/* ================================================
   AIRUNSFIRMS — PREMIUM CSS
   Dark Navy + Gold | Plus Jakarta Sans
================================================ */

/* === CSS VARIABLES === */
:root {
  --navy-deepest: #04050f;
  --navy-deep:    #070a1a;
  --navy-mid:     #0c1230;
  --navy-light:   #111c44;
  --navy-border:  #1a2a5e;

  --gold-bright:  #d4a843;
  --gold-mid:     #b8902e;
  --gold-soft:    #e8c36a;
  --gold-pale:    #f5e4b0;

  --white:        #ffffff;
  --gray-100:     #f0f2f8;
  --gray-300:     #a0aac0;
  --gray-400:     #6b7a99;
  --gray-500:     #3d4f72;

  --gradient-gold:  linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a843 0%, #f5e4b0 50%, #b8902e 100%);
  --gradient-hero:  linear-gradient(135deg, #04050f 0%, #0c1230 60%, #070a1a 100%);
  --gradient-glow:  radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  --gradient-card:  linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.8) 0%, rgba(7, 10, 26, 0.9) 100%);

  --font-sans:    'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-serif:   'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;

  --shadow-gold:  0 0 30px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.2);
  --shadow-card:  0 4px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-hover: 0 8px 48px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.15);

  --radius-sm:    8px;
  --radius-md:    16px;
  --radius-lg:    24px;
  --radius-xl:    32px;

  --transition:   all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* === RESET & BASE === */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--navy-deepest);
  color: var(--gray-100);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
}
ul { list-style: none; }

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* === TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES === */
.gradient-text {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-eyebrow.gold { color: var(--gold-soft); }

.section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-subtext {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.section-header .section-subtext {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* === SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATION === */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* === BUTTONS === */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: #0a0800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-bright);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--gold-soft);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  color: var(--gray-100);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 15px 32px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ================================================
   NAVBAR
================================================ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 18px 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: transparent;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(4, 5, 15, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.logo-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.logo-accent {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ================================================
   HERO SECTION
================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 24px 80px;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
}

.hero-bg-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(30, 50, 120, 0.3) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 80%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold-bright);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.75); }
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--gray-300);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-suffix {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.2);
}

.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
}

.scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold-bright), transparent);
  animation: scroll-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scaleY(1); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1.1); }
}

/* Animated star particle canvas styles applied via JS */

/* ================================================
   TRUSTED BY
================================================ */
.trusted-by {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  background: rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trusted-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.logos-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.logos-marquee::before,
.logos-marquee::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 120px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
}
.logos-marquee::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(4, 5, 15, 1), transparent);
}
.logos-marquee::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(4, 5, 15, 1), transparent);
}

.logos-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

.logo-client {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.logo-client:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }

@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ================================================
   PROBLEM / SOLUTION
================================================ */
.problem-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background: var(--navy-deepest);
}

.problem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.pain-points, .solution-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.pain-item, .solution-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pain-item {
  background: rgba(180, 40, 40, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 40, 40, 0.15);
}

.solution-item {
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.15);
}

.pain-icon {
  color: #e05555;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.solution-icon {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
================================================ */
.services-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-deepest) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,168,67,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.service-card--featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.08) 0%, rgba(7, 10, 26, 0.95) 70%);
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.25);
}

.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.service-tags span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.2);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.card-featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: #0a0800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

/* ================================================
   HOW IT WORKS
================================================ */
.how-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.how-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.process-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.step-number {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  opacity: 0.4;
  padding-top: 8px;
  text-align: center;
}

.step-content {
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.2);
  padding-left: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.step-content::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -6px;
  top: 2.25rem;
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold-bright);
}

.step-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.step-content p {
  color: var(--gray-300);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.step-duration {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.process-step:last-child .step-content {
  border-left-color: transparent;
}

/* ================================================
   RESULTS SECTION
================================================ */
.results-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background: var(--navy-deepest);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.results-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.result-card {
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.result-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.result-number {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.result-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ================================================
   TECH STACK
================================================ */
.stack-section {
  padding: 80px 24px;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
}

.stack-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.stack-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stack-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.35);
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stack-name {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ================================================
   CASE STUDIES
================================================ */
.case-studies {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background: var(--navy-deepest);
}

.cases-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.case-card {
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.case-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.case-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.case-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.case-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.case-title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.case-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.case-results {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
}

.case-metric {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.case-metric-value {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.case-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background: var(--navy-mid);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(7, 10, 26, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--gray-100);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a0800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ================================================
   PRICING
================================================ */
.pricing-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background: var(--navy-deepest);
}

.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.pricing-card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.07) 0%, rgba(7, 10, 26, 0.95) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
}

.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: #0a0800;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pricing-tier {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
}

.pricing-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pricing-price {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.pricing-period {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--gray-400);
}

.pricing-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.pricing-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.check {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ================================================
   FAQ
================================================ */
.faq-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.25);
}

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] { color: var(--gold-bright); }

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer.open {
  max-height: 300px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  line-height: 1.8;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* ================================================
   FINAL CTA SECTION
================================================ */
.cta-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background: var(--navy-deepest);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-box {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cta-subtext {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.cta-form {
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

.form-group select option {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--white);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
}

.form-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

/* ================================================
   FOOTER
================================================ */
.footer {
  background: #02030a;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
  padding: 5rem 24px 2rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  max-width: 280px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-info {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-legal a {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* ================================================
   RESPONSIVE
================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .service-card--featured { grid-column: span 2; }
  .results-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(4, 5, 15, 0.98);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .problem-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-card--featured { grid-column: span 1; }
  .cases-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
  .stat-divider { width: 100%; height: 1px; }
  .stat-item { padding: 0.5rem 0; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-form { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .section-heading { font-size: 1.75rem; }
}

/* ================================================
   RESULT SUFFIX
================================================ */
.result-suffix {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ================================================
   CUSTOM MAGNETIC CURSOR
================================================ */
body { cursor: none; }

.cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: width 0.2s, height 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
}

.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.6);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99998;
  transition: width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}

body:has(a:hover) .cursor-dot,
body:has(button:hover) .cursor-dot {
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
}

body:has(a:hover) .cursor-ring,
body:has(button:hover) .cursor-ring {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.9);
}

@media (pointer: coarse) {
  body { cursor: auto; }
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
}

/* ================================================
   LIVE ACTIVITY TICKER
================================================ */
.live-ticker {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(7, 10, 26, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 900;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,168,67,0.08);
  animation: ticker-slide-in 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 2s both;
  max-width: 380px;
}

@keyframes ticker-slide-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-120%); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.ticker-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: #3adb76;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #3adb76;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ticker-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ticker-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #3adb76;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* ================================================
   FLOATING STATS BADGE (hero area)
================================================ */
.float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(7, 10, 26, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 3;
  animation: float-badge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.float-badge-left {
  left: 2%;
  top: 35%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.float-badge-right {
  right: 2%;
  top: 55%;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

@keyframes float-badge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

.float-badge-value {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
}

.float-badge-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ================================================
   INTERACTIVE HIGHLIGHT UNDERLINE ON SECTION HEADINGS
================================================ */
.highlight-word {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.highlight-word::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.highlight-word.underlined::after { width: 100%; }

/* ================================================
   MORPHING BG BLOBS (ambient glow)
================================================ */
.blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: blob-morph 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.blob-gold {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
}

.blob-blue {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: #3b5bdb;
  animation-delay: 4s;
}

@keyframes blob-morph {
  0%, 100% { border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%; transform: scale(1); }
  33%       { border-radius: 30% 60% 70% 40% / 50% 60% 30% 60%; transform: scale(1.05); }
  66%       { border-radius: 50% 60% 30% 60% / 40% 30% 60% 50%; transform: scale(0.97); }
}

/* ================================================
   SECTION TRANSITION SHIMMER
================================================ */
section {
  position: relative;
}

/* ================================================
   SERVICES TABS INTERACTIVE (switchable view)
================================================ */
.services-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.service-tab-btn {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.service-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.4);
}

.service-tab-btn.active {
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.service-card.hidden {
  display: none;
}

/* ================================================
   RESULTS SECTION — HORIZONTAL PROGRESS BARS
================================================ */
.result-bar-wrap {
  margin-top: 12px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.result-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.result-card.animated .result-bar {
  width: var(--bar-width, 75%);
}

/* ================================================
   SPOTLIGHT HOVER EFFECT ON CARDS
================================================ */
.service-card, .result-card, .case-card, .testimonial-card {
  --mouse-x: 50%;
  --mouse-y: 50%;
}

.service-card::after,
.result-card::after,
.case-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(
    200px circle at var(--mouse-x) var(--mouse-y),
    rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.06),
    transparent 70%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-card:hover::after,
.result-card:hover::after,
.case-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ================================================
   FINAL POLISH — PAGE LOADER
================================================ */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: #04050f;
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}
.page-loader.loaded {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.loader-logo {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.loader-logo .loader-accent {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.loader-bar-track {
  width: 180px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.loader-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: loader-fill 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) forwards;
}
@keyframes loader-fill {
  to { width: 100%; }
}

/* ================================================
   TRUST BADGES UNDER CTA FORM
================================================ */
.trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.trust-badge-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(212,168,67,0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-badge-icon svg {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  stroke: var(--gold-bright);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
}

/* ================================================
   CREDIBILITY BANNER (between sections)
================================================ */
.credibility-banner {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,168,67,0.04) 0%, rgba(212,168,67,0.08) 50%, rgba(212,168,67,0.04) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,168,67,0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,168,67,0.12);
  text-align: center;
}
.credibility-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.credibility-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.credibility-item .cred-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.credibility-sep {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212,168,67,0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .credibility-sep { display: none; }
  .credibility-inner { gap: 1rem; }
}

/* ================================================
   URGENCY LINE ABOVE CTA BUTTON
================================================ */
.cta-urgency {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.cta-urgency .urgency-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #3adb76;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ================================================
   NEWSLETTER ROW IN FOOTER
================================================ */
.footer-newsletter {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-newsletter p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  max-width: 300px;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-right: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) 0 0 var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--gray-500); }
.newsletter-form input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.newsletter-form button {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: #0a0800;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.newsletter-form button:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

/* ================================================
   FAVICON PULSE
================================================ */
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

/* ================================================
   FOUNDER / ABOUT SECTION
================================================ */
.founder-section {
  padding: 80px 24px;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -200px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,168,67,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ── Portrait Column ── */
.founder-portrait-col {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
}

.founder-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,168,67,0.15);
}

.founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(1.05);
  transition: filter 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.founder-img-wrap:hover .founder-img {
  filter: saturate(1) contrast(1.08);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.founder-img-glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 45%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,10,26,0.95) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Credentials Row ── */
.founder-credentials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.founder-cred-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  text-align: center;
}

.cred-val {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
}

.cred-desc {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.founder-cred-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--navy-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Text Column ── */
.founder-text-col {
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.founder-headline {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.founder-letter {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.founder-letter p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  line-height: 1.85;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}

.founder-letter em {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-style: italic;
}

.founder-letter-closer {
  font-size: 1.0625rem !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-bright);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ── Signature ── */
.founder-signature {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
}

.signature-line svg {
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.signature-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}

.signature-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}

.signature-company {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .founder-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .founder-section { padding: 80px 24px; }
  .founder-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .founder-portrait-col {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .founder-img-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  }
  .founder-headline { text-align: center; }
  .founder-text-col .section-eyebrow { text-align: center; }
  .founder-signature { justify-content: center; }
  .founder-credentials { padding: 1rem; }
}

/* ================================================
   PERFORMANCE — GPU COMPOSITING HINTS
================================================ */
.hero-bg-canvas canvas,
.cursor-dot,
.cursor-ring,
.fly-tag,
.float-badge {
  will-change: transform;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.live-ticker,
.float-badge,
.page-loader {
  contain: layout style;
}

section {
  contain: layout style paint;
}