/* =========================================================
   Awais360 — msrbuilds.com replica
   Pure black + purple glow + yellow accent
   ========================================================= */

/* ── RESET & BASE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; overflow-x: hidden; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: color .25s; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }

/* ── CSS VARS ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --yellow:      #FFD600;
  --yellow-hover:#FFE340;
  --purple:      #7C3AED;
  --purple-glow: rgba(109,40,217,.55);
  --purple-light: #A855F7;
  --purple-faint: rgba(124,58,237,.15);
  --purple-border:rgba(124,58,237,.35);
  --card-bg:     #0D0B18;
  --card-bg2:    #110E1E;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --grey:        #9CA3AF;
  --grey-dim:    #6B7280;
  --border:      rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --nav-h:       72px;
}

/* ── UTILITIES ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: 1440px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.yellow { color: var(--yellow); }
.purple-text { color: var(--purple-light); }

/* ── FONTS (loaded in head) ─────────────────────────────── */
/* Inter + Bebas Neue + Montserrat via Google Fonts */

/* ── SCROLLBAR ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #000; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--purple); border-radius: 5px; }

/* =========================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  height: 88px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: background .4s, height .4s;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  height: 76px;
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Logo — italic slanted like MSR */
.header-logo {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  color: #fff;
  transform: skewX(-8deg);
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.header-logo span { color: var(--yellow); }

/* ── Animated pill wrapper for nav ── */
.nav-pill-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(124,58,237,.3), 0 0 16px rgba(124,58,237,.15);
}
.nav-pill-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -60%; left: -60%; width: 220%; height: 220%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(124,58,237,.7) 70%, rgba(255,214,0,.6) 85%, transparent 100%);
  animation: borderRotate 4s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Nav pill */
.header-nav {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: rgba(5,4,15,.95);
  border-radius: 48px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.nav-list { display: flex; align-items: center; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.nav-item { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  border-radius: 40px;
  transition: color .25s, background .25s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover {
  color: #000;
  background: var(--yellow);
}
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(255,214,0,.1);
}
.nav-sep {
  width: 1px; height: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}

/* CTA */
.btn-cta {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  transition: background .25s, transform .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-cta:hover { background: var(--yellow-hover); transform: scale(1.03); }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  padding: 4px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block; height: 2px; background: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .35s, opacity .35s, width .35s;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; width: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── MOBILE NAV ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 950;
  display: none;
}
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.7); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.mobile-nav-panel {
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: min(320px,90%);
  background: #0d0b18;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--purple-border);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-nav-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mobile-nav-logo { font-family: 'Bebas Neue','Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size: 1.5rem; font-style: italic; }
.mobile-nav-logo span { color: var(--yellow); }
.mobile-nav-close {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--grey);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: color .25s, background .25s;
}
.mobile-nav-close:hover { color: var(--yellow); background: var(--purple-faint); }
.mobile-nav-links { flex: 1; padding: 16px 0; }
.mobile-nav-links li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.mobile-nav-links a {
  display: block; padding: 14px 24px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  transition: color .25s, padding-left .25s;
}
.mobile-nav-links a:hover { color: var(--yellow); padding-left: 32px; }
.mobile-nav-foot {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.mobile-nav-cta {
  display: block; width: 100%;
  background: var(--yellow); color: #000;
  font-weight: 700; text-align: center;
  padding: 12px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .9rem;
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;     /* text anchors to bottom */
  padding-top: var(--nav-h);
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;              /* THIS clips the bottom of the orbit circles */
  background: #000;
}

/* Dark gradient overlay — hides bottom orbit circles completely */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 70%;   /* taller so it reaches further up */
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,.4)  30%,
    rgba(0,0,0,.82) 55%,
    rgba(0,0,0,.97) 72%,
    #000 82%
  );
  z-index: 7;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Purple radial glow behind the person */
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
    rgba(88,28,135,.65) 0%,
    rgba(60,20,100,.3) 40%,
    transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   ORBIT SYSTEM — matches msrbuilds.com reference
   =========================================================
   Layout: orbit-wrapper is 760px, hero overflow:hidden clips bottom.
   Ring diameters: outer=760px, mid=560px, inner=360px.
   Icon radii: outer=380px, mid=280px, inner=180px.
   ========================================================= */

/* Orbit wrapper — position:absolute so overflow:hidden clips the bottom half */
.orbit-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: calc(48% + 110px);                      /* slightly above centre = shows more top arc */
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 860px;
  height: 860px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Orbit rings */
.orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, .3);
}
.orbit-ring-1 { width: 860px; height: 860px; }
.orbit-ring-2 { width: 640px; height: 640px; }
.orbit-ring-3 { width: 420px; height: 420px; }

/* Profile photo */
.hero-photo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 500px;
  max-width: 95%;
  z-index: 5;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(88,28,135,.55));
}
.hero-photo-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 320px; height: 420px;
  z-index: 4;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center bottom, rgba(124,58,237,.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hero-photo-placeholder-inner {
  width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.2);
  border: 2px solid var(--purple-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}

/* ── Orbit animation containers ─────────────────────── */
.orbit-icons {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  animation: orbit-spin 65s linear infinite;
}
.orbit-icons-reverse {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  animation: orbit-spin-rev 50s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes orbit-spin     { from { transform: rotate(0deg);   } to { transform: rotate(360deg);  } }
@keyframes orbit-spin-rev { from { transform: rotate(0deg);   } to { transform: rotate(-360deg); } }

/* orbit-counter: sits between orbit-icon (positioned) and orbit-icon-inner (visual)
   Its ONLY job is counter-rotation so the icon faces forward at all times */
.orbit-counter {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
/* Outer + middle rings spin CW (orbit-spin 65s) → counter CCW */
.orbit-counter-fwd { animation: orbit-spin-rev 65s linear infinite; }
/* Inner ring spins CCW (orbit-spin-rev 50s) → counter CW */
.orbit-counter-rev { animation: orbit-spin 50s linear infinite; }

/* Dark circular containers — SVG icons fill the circle */
.orbit-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

.orbit-icon-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0d0d20;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, .4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(124, 58, 237, .2);
  transition: transform .4s ease, border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.orbit-icon-inner:hover {
  transform: scale(1.18);
  border-color: #FFD600;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255,214,0,.6), 0 0 6px rgba(255,214,0,.3);
  animation: orbit-border-pulse .8s ease infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes orbit-border-pulse {
  0%   { border-color: #FFD600; box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255,214,0,.6); }
  33%  { border-color: #a855f7; box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(168,85,247,.7); }
  66%  { border-color: #06b6d4; box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(6,182,212,.7); }
  100% { border-color: #FFD600; box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255,214,0,.6); }
}
.orbit-icon-inner img {
  width: 90%;         /* slight inset so circular SVG border shows */
  height: 90%;
  object-fit: contain;  /* contain keeps logo aspect, no clipping */
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

.orbit-outer .orbit-icon,
.orbit-middle .orbit-icon,
.orbit-inner .orbit-icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  margin: -36px 0 0 -36px;
}
.orbit-outer .orbit-icon  { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(430px) rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }
.orbit-middle .orbit-icon { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(320px) rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }
.orbit-inner .orbit-icon  { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(210px) rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }

/* Hero text — above everything */
.hero-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: var(--yellow); color: #000;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
  padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: 50px;
  transition: background .25s, transform .2s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--yellow-hover);
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255,214,0,.3);
}
.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: transparent; color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
  padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  transition: border-color .25s, color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple-light);
  color: var(--purple-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(124,58,237,.25);
}

/* (hero-text styles moved above, near orbit section) */

.hero-title {
  font-family: 'Clash Display', 'Montserrat', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.hero-title .cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 3px; height: .9em;
  background: var(--yellow);
  margin-left: 3px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  animation: blink .7s step-end infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 50%{opacity:0} }
.hero-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Clash Grotesk', 'Outfit', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #F4C542;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ── BRAND MARQUEE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.marquee-section {
  padding: 36px 0;
  background: #000;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.marquee-section::before,
.marquee-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 120px; z-index: 1;
}
.marquee-section::before { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(to right, #000, transparent); }
.marquee-section::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  #000, transparent); }
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 32s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee { 0%{transform:translateX(0)} 100%{transform:translateX(-50%)} }
.marquee-item {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  padding: 0 44px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.marquee-logo {
  height: 28px; width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: .7;
  transition: opacity .25s;
}
.marquee-item:hover .marquee-logo { opacity: 1; }
.marquee-item .marquee-role {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--grey-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
/* Text-based brand logos */
.brand-text {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  letter-spacing: -.3px;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.marquee-item:hover .brand-text { color: #fff; }
.marquee-item .marquee-role {
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--grey-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT
   ========================================================= */
.about-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #000;
}
.about-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2px;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Animated rotating border */
.about-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -60%; left: -60%; width: 220%; height: 220%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 55%, rgba(124,58,237,.55) 72%, rgba(255,214,0,.4) 88%, transparent 100%);
  animation: borderRotate 5s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.about-card-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 22.5px;
  padding: 56px 52px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: background .4s;
}
/* Hover glow effect */
.about-card:hover .about-card-inner {
  background: #110E20;
}
.about-card:hover::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(88,28,135,.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 24px;
}
/* Typing heading */
.about-heading {
  font-family: 'Clash Grotesk', 'Outfit', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-heading .cursor {
  display: inline-block; width: 3px; height: .85em;
  background: var(--yellow); margin-left: 2px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  animation: blink .7s step-end infinite;
}
.about-body {
  color: var(--grey); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 580px;
}
.about-body p { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.about-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.about-body strong { color: #fff; }
.about-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--yellow); color: #000;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
  padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 50px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  transition: background .25s, transform .2s;
}
.about-cta:hover { background: var(--yellow-hover); transform: scale(1.03); }
/* Stats grid */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
}
.stat-card {
  background: var(--card-bg2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: box-shadow .3s;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(124,58,237,.25);
}
/* Rotating neon border via spinning ::before pseudo-element */
.stat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: 17px;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(124,58,237,0) 0%,
    rgba(124,58,237,0) 50%,
    rgba(168,85,247,.9) 75%,
    rgba(255,214,0,.7) 90%,
    rgba(124,58,237,0) 100%);
  animation: borderRotate 4s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Solid background layer sits OVER the conic, clips to card shape */
.stat-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1.5px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: var(--card-bg2);
  z-index: 0;
}
.stat-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stat-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(88,28,135,.3); }
.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--purple-light);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES
   ========================================================= */
.services-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #000;
  position: relative;
}
.services-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(88,28,135,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section-heading {
  font-family: 'Montserrat','Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  min-height: 2.5em;
}
.section-heading .cursor {
  display: inline-block; width: 3px; height: .75em;
  background: var(--yellow); margin-left: 2px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  animation: blink .7s step-end infinite;
}
.section-sub {
  text-align: center; color: var(--grey);
  font-size: .95rem; max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 16px;                         /* breathing space between cards */
  background: transparent;            /* remove wrapper bg — cards are self-contained */
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: none;                       /* no outer wrapper border */
  overflow: visible;                  /* CRITICAL: don't clip hovering cards */
  padding: 6px 0;                     /* space so top border shows on hover */
}
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 44px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;                   /* clip conic inside the card only */
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(124,58,237,.25);
  z-index: 0;                         /* stacking context */
}
/* Rotating neon border */
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: 21px;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(124,58,237,0) 0%,
    rgba(124,58,237,0) 50%,
    rgba(168,85,247,.9) 75%,
    rgba(255,214,0,.7) 90%,
    rgba(124,58,237,0) 100%);
  animation: borderRotate 4s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s;
}
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1.5px;
  border-radius: 19px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  z-index: 0;
  transition: background .3s;
}
.service-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-card:hover::after { background: var(--card-bg2); }
.service-card:hover {
  z-index: 2;                         /* lift above siblings so border shows fully */
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(88,28,135,.2);
}
.service-icon, .svc-icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.2);
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255,214,0,.25);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255,214,0,.5));
  stroke: var(--yellow-hover);
}
.service-card:hover h3 { color: var(--yellow); }
.service-icon svg { width: 44px; height: 44px; stroke: var(--yellow); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5; }
.service-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-card p { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--grey); line-height: 1.7; }

/* =========================================================
   SKILLS
   ========================================================= */
.skills-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--card-bg);
}
.skills-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.skill-group {
  background: var(--card-bg2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.skill-group:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(124,58,237,.3);
}
.skill-group::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -50%; left: -50%; width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 65%, rgba(124,58,237,.6) 82%, rgba(255,214,0,.8) 100%);
  animation: borderRotate 5s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.skill-group-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: #0D0B14;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}
.skill-group-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 28px 28px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
.skill-group-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem; color: #000; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.skill-group-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800;
  display: block;
}
.skill-group-sub { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--grey); margin-top: 2px; display: block; }
.skill-items {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px; padding: 32px 24px 60px;     /* equal top/bottom padding + 60px bottom padding */
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.skill-item {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  min-width: 80px;
}
.skill-circle-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100px; height: 100px;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.skill-circle-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}
.skill-circle-bg {
  fill: none; stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.05); stroke-width: 4;
}
.skill-circle-arc {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--purple-light);
  stroke-width: 4;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset .1s;
}
.skill-circle-inner {
  position: absolute; inset: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #000;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.skill-circle-inner i { color: var(--yellow); }
.skill-circle-inner img { width: 26px; height: 26px; object-fit: contain; }
.skill-name { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; color: #fff; line-height: 1.3; }
.skill-pct  { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--purple-light); font-weight: 700; }

/* =========================================================
   PORTFOLIO
   ========================================================= */
.portfolio-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #000;
  position: relative;
}
.portfolio-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(88,28,135,.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.portfolio-header {
  text-align: center; margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.portfolio-header h2 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.portfolio-header h2 span { color: var(--yellow); }
.portfolio-header p { color: var(--grey); font-size: .95rem; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
.portfolio-filters {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.pf-btn {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: #fff;
  transition: background .25s, border-color .25s, color .25s;
}
.pf-btn:hover { border-color: var(--purple-border); }
.pf-btn.active { background: var(--purple-faint); border-color: var(--purple); color: #fff; }
.pf-btn-explore {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: #000; border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  transition: background .25s, transform .2s;
}
.pf-btn-explore:hover { background: var(--yellow-hover); transform: scale(1.03); }
.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  min-height: 200px; position: relative;
}
.portfolio-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.portfolio-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--purple-border); }
.pcard-img {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .4s;
}
.portfolio-card:hover .pcard-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.pcard-body { padding: 18px 18px 20px; }
.pcard-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.pcard-tag {
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.18); color: var(--purple-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--purple-border);
  border-radius: 4px; padding: 3px 9px;
}
.pcard-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.pcard-desc { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--grey); line-height: 1.6;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.pf-spinner {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.7); border-radius: 16px;
}
.spinner { width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 3px solid rgba(124,58,237,.2); border-top-color: var(--purple-light); border-radius: 50%; animation: spin .8s linear infinite; }
@keyframes spin { to{transform:rotate(360deg)} }
.pf-load-more { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; }
.btn-load-more {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 8px; color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 32px; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600;
  transition: border-color .25s, color .25s;
}
.btn-load-more:hover { border-color: var(--purple); color: var(--purple-light); }


/* =========================================================
   PRICING
   ========================================================= */
.pricing-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pricing-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 80% 30%, rgba(88,28,135,.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pricing-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 70% 30%;   /* text 70%, image 30% */
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  align-items: stretch;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.pricing-intro-text {
  flex: 1; text-align: left;
  padding: 60px 56px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}
.pricing-intro-text h2 {
  font-family: 'Clash Display', 'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.pricing-intro-text h2 span { color: var(--yellow); }
.pricing-intro-text p.pricing-desc {
  color: var(--grey); font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.highlight { background: var(--yellow); color: #000; padding: 0 4px; border-radius: 3px; font-weight: 700; }
.pricing-intro-text p.pricing-desc-sub {
  color: var(--grey); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.pricing-person-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}
.pricing-actions {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pricing-cards {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px;
  overflow: visible;   /* allow Most Popular badge to show above */
  padding-top: 32px;   /* space for Most Popular badge */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 0;
}
.pricing-card-container {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}
.pricing-card-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;   /* clipped rotating border */
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition: box-shadow .35s;   /* NO transform/lift on hover */
  height: 100%;
}
.pricing-card-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -60%; left: -60%; width: 220%; height: 220%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 55%, var(--purple-light) 75%, var(--yellow) 100%);
  animation: borderRotate 3.5s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.pricing-card-wrap--featured {
  z-index: 1;  /* ensure featured card always on top */
}
.pricing-card-wrap--featured::before {
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--yellow) 0%, var(--purple) 35%, var(--purple-light) 70%, var(--yellow) 100%);
  animation-duration: 2.5s;
}
.pricing-card-wrap:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(88,28,135,.3);  /* glow, no translateY */
  z-index: 2;
}
.price-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 20.5px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: background .3s;
}
.pricing-card-wrap:hover .price-card { background: var(--card-bg2); }
.price-card-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; color: #000;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.price-amount {
  font-family: 'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--yellow); line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}
.price-name {
  font-family: 'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.price-for { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--grey); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.5; }
.price-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.price-feature {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: .8rem; color: var(--grey);
}
.price-feature i { color: var(--yellow); font-size: .7rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.price-detail-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--purple-border);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 10px 16px;
  width: 100%; justify-content: center;
  transition: background .25s;
}
.price-detail-btn:hover { background: rgba(124,58,237,.35); }

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================= */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Scrolling testimonials marquee */
.testi-track-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.testi-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 40s linear infinite;
}
.testi-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.testi-card {
  width: 450px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-card:hover { border-color: var(--purple-border); }
.testi-card::after {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 24px;
  font-size: 5rem; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(124,58,237,.12);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testi-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testi-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--purple-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--purple-faint);
  border: 2px solid var(--purple-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--purple-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-name { font-family: 'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 800; }
.testi-role { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--grey); margin-top: 2px; }
.testi-text { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--grey); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testi-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.testi-stars { color: var(--yellow); font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testi-socials { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.testi-socials a {
  color: var(--grey); font-size: .85rem;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.testi-socials a:hover { color: var(--yellow); }

/* =========================================================
   CTA / FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.footer-cta {
  background: #000;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 0 60px; /* Shrunk padding */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 30%, rgba(124,58,237,.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-cta-person {
  width: 360px; /* Made 40px wider (was 280px) */
  margin: 0 auto -20px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  /* Fade the bottom of the image seamlessly into black */
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 65%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 65%, transparent 100%);
}
.footer-cta-text-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 35%, #000 85%);
  padding: 10px 20px 30px;
  margin-top: -50px; /* pull closer and overlay on image bottom */
  width: 100%;
}
.footer-cta-person-placeholder {
  width: 300px; height: 360px;
  margin: 0 auto -20px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center bottom, rgba(124,58,237,.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.footer-cta h2 {
  font-family: 'Clash Display', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 0px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.footer-cta h2 span { color: var(--yellow); }
.btn-consult {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--yellow); color: #000;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
  padding: 0 32px; border-radius: 50px;
  transition: background .25s, transform .2s, box-shadow .25s;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  height: 52px; box-sizing: border-box;
}
.btn-consult:hover { background: var(--yellow-hover); transform: scale(1.03); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255,214,0,.35); }

/* Footer nav + social */
.footer-bottom {
  background: #000;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  padding: 28px 0 36px;
}
.footer-nav {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.footer-nav a {
  font-size: .88rem; color: var(--grey);
  transition: color .25s;
}
.footer-nav a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-socials {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--grey);
  transition: color .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.footer-socials a:hover { color: var(--yellow); border-color: var(--yellow); }
.footer-copy {
  text-align: center; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--grey-dim);
}

/* ── CONTACT SECTION ────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 20% 50%, rgba(88,28,135,.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start;
}
.contact-info h2 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
/* Background image sits behind heading text */
.contact-heading-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-heading-wrap::before {
  display: none;
}
.contact-heading-wrap h2 {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-family: 'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 0;
}
.contact-info p { color: var(--grey); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.contact-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.contact-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  background: #000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 18px;
  transition: border-color .25s;
}
.contact-item:hover { border-color: var(--purple-border); }
.contact-item-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; color: #000; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-item-lbl { font-size: .7rem; color: var(--grey); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.contact-item-val { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; }
.contact-item-val a:hover { color: var(--yellow); }
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  padding: 40px 36px;
}
.form-row2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-label { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--grey-dim); }
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 16px;
  color: #fff; font-size: .9rem; outline: none;
  transition: border-color .25s;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus { border-color: var(--purple); }
.form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--grey-dim); }
.form-select option { background: #0d0b18; color: #fff; }
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; line-height: 1.6; }
.form-error { font-size: .72rem; color: #ff4d6d; min-height: 14px; }
.form-status {
  display: none; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.form-status.success { background: rgba(0,200,100,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,100,.25); color: #00c864; }
.form-status.error   { background: rgba(255,77,109,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,77,109,.25); color: #ff4d6d; }
.btn-submit {
  width: 100%; background: var(--yellow); color: #000;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
  padding: 14px; border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: background .25s, transform .2s;
}
.btn-submit:hover { background: var(--yellow-hover); transform: scale(1.01); }
.btn-spinner {
  display: inline-block; width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,.3); border-top-color: #000;
  border-radius: 50%; animation: spin .7s linear infinite;
}

/* ── BACK TO TOP ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--yellow); color: #000;
  border-radius: 50%; font-size: .85rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 500; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: background .25s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,214,0,.3);
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--yellow-hover); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .pricing-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-top-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-card-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { width: 100%; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing-person-img { display: none; }
  /* Orbit: smaller size, shift top down so no huge gap above */
  .orbit-wrapper { width: 620px; height: 620px; top: 40%; }
  .orbit-ring-1 { width: 620px; height: 620px; }
  .orbit-ring-2 { width: 460px; height: 460px; }
  .orbit-ring-3 { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
  .orbit-outer .orbit-icon,
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon,
  .orbit-inner .orbit-icon { width: 58px; height: 58px; margin: -29px 0 0 -29px; }
  .orbit-outer .orbit-icon  { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(310px) rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(230px) rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }
  .orbit-inner .orbit-icon  { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(150px) rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }
  .nav-pill-wrap { max-width: 500px; }
  .hero { padding-bottom: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-nav, .header-cta-wrap { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } /* 1 card per row in mobile only */
  .pricing-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-card { padding: 2px; }
  .about-card-inner { padding: 10px; gap: 20px; } /* reduce about card padding to max 10px */
  .about-section { padding: 10px 0; } /* reduce about section padding to max 10px */
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .form-row2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* Mobile header: shrink Let's Talk button so it fits next to the hamburger */
  .header-cta-wrap { display: flex; }
  .header-cta-wrap .btn-cta { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: .82rem; gap: 5px; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* Orbit ring is wider than the screen by design; fade its left/right
     edges into the background instead of hard-clipping icons in half —
     that hard cutoff is what reads as "off-center" on small phones. */
  .hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #000 0%, transparent 14%, transparent 86%, #000 100%);
  }
  /* Orbit: much smaller, shifted down less so image sits higher */
  .orbit-wrapper { width: 360px; height: 360px; top: 38%; }
  .orbit-ring-1 { width: 360px; height: 360px; }
  .orbit-ring-2 { width: 265px; height: 265px; }
  .orbit-ring-3 { width: 170px; height: 170px; }
  .hero-photo { width: 240px; }
  .orbit-outer .orbit-icon,
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon,
  .orbit-inner .orbit-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; margin: -23px 0 0 -23px; }
  .orbit-outer .orbit-icon  { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(180px) rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(132px) rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }
  .orbit-inner .orbit-icon  { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(85px)  rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }
  /* Hero buttons: stack in 1 column (1 button per row) */
  .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 16px auto 0;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn-primary,
  .hero-actions .btn-plain-yellow,
  .hero-actions .btn-rotate-link {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn-rotate-link .btn-content-inner {
    padding: 12px 10px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .about-card-inner { padding: 10px; } /* reduce about card padding to max 10px */
  .about-section { padding: 10px 0; } /* reduce about section padding to max 10px */
  /* Header: keep Let's Talk visible but compact */
  .header-cta-wrap { display: flex; }
  .header-cta-wrap .btn-cta { padding: 7px 13px; font-size: .76rem; gap: 4px; }
  .nav-pill-wrap { display: none; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  /* Less gap above orbit on mobile */
  .hero { padding-bottom: 36px; }
}


/* ── ANIMATIONS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *:not(.orbit-icons):not(.orbit-icons-reverse):not(.orbit-counter):not(.btn-rotate-link),
  *:not(.orbit-icons):not(.orbit-icons-reverse):not(.orbit-counter):not(.btn-rotate-link)::before,
  *:not(.orbit-icons):not(.orbit-icons-reverse):not(.orbit-counter):not(.btn-rotate-link)::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important;
  }
}
.gsap-hidden { opacity: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   GRADIENT LINES + SECTION LABELS
   ========================================================= */
.section__label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(255,214,0,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,214,0,.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat','Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section__subtitle {
  color: var(--grey); font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.75; max-width: 580px;
}
.gradient-line {
  width: 80px; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple), var(--yellow));
  border-radius: 99px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}
.gradient-line--center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* =========================================================
   ANIMATED BORDER GLOW KEYFRAMES
   ========================================================= */
@keyframes border-rotate {
  0%   { --angle: 0deg; }
  100% { --angle: 360deg; }
}
@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(124,58,237,0); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 20px 4px rgba(124,58,237,.35); }
}
@keyframes shimmer-border {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}
@keyframes borderRotate {
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* =========================================================
   ORBIT ICON — HOVER GLOW
   ========================================================= */
.orbit-icon {
  transition: box-shadow .3s, background .3s, transform .3s;
}
.orbit-icon:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(124,58,237,.7), 0 0 6px rgba(124,58,237,.4);
  background: var(--purple-faint);
  border-color: var(--purple-light);
  z-index: 10;
}
/* Pause the orbit animation and scale up on hover */
.orbit-wrapper:hover .orbit-icons { animation-play-state: running; }

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT CARD — ANIMATED GLOW BORDER ON HOVER
   ========================================================= */
.about-card {
  transition: border-color .4s, box-shadow .4s;
}
.about-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(88,28,135,.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(124,58,237,.3);
}
/* Stat cards */
.stat-card {
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.stat-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(88,28,135,.3);
}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICE CARDS — GLOW BORDER + ACCENT LINE ON HOVER
   ========================================================= */
/* =========================================================
   SKILL GROUP — HOVER GLOW
   ========================================================= */
.skill-group {
  transition: border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.skill-group:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(88,28,135,.25);
}
/* Skill item hover */
.skill-item {
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform .25s;
}
.skill-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.skill-item:hover .skill-circle-arc {
  stroke: var(--yellow);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255,214,0,.5));
}
.skill-item:hover .skill-name { color: var(--yellow); }
.skill-item:hover .skill-pct  { color: var(--yellow); }
.skill-circle-arc { transition: stroke .3s; }

/* =========================================================
   PORTFOLIO CARDS — GLASS OVERLAY + GLOW BORDER
   ========================================================= */
/* On index.php (old .portfolio-card) */
.portfolio-card {
  transition: transform .35s, border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(88,28,135,.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(124,58,237,.2);
}
/* New .pcard */
.pcard {
  transition: transform .35s, border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.pcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(88,28,135,.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(124,58,237,.2);
}

/* =========================================================
   PRICING CARDS — FEATURED ANIMATED GRADIENT BORDER
   ========================================================= */
.price-card {
  transition: border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.price-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(88,28,135,.25);
}
/* Featured pricing card: animated rotating gradient border */
.price-card--featured {
  position: relative;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(88,28,135,.35);
}
/* Popular badge */
.price-badge {
  position: absolute; top: -12px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--yellow); color: #000;
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIAL CARDS — GLOW BORDER ON HOVER
   ========================================================= */
.testi-card {
  transition: border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s, transform .35s;
}
.testi-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(88,28,135,.25);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
/* Stars shimmer on hover */
.testi-card:hover .testi-stars {
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,214,0,.6);
  animation: pulse-glow .8s ease-in-out;
}

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT — FORM WRAP GLOW + ITEMS
   ========================================================= */
.contact-form-wrap {
  transition: border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.contact-form-wrap:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(88,28,135,.18);
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(124,58,237,.2);
}
.contact-item {
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, transform .3s;
}
.contact-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(88,28,135,.2);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.contact-item:hover .contact-item-icon {
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255,214,0,.4);
}

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER SOCIALS — GLOW ON HOVER
   ========================================================= */
.footer-socials a {
  transition: color .25s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s, transform .25s;
}
.footer-socials a:hover {
  color: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255,214,0,.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
}
/* Footer nav links */
.footer-nav a {
  position: relative;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.footer-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  transition: width .3s ease;
}
.footer-nav a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.footer-nav a:hover { color: var(--yellow); }

/* =========================================================
   HEADER NAV — Yellow background hover (no underline)
   ========================================================= */
.nav-link {
  position: relative;
}

/* btn-primary (View My Work) — plain yellow, NO rotating border */
.btn-primary, .btn-cta, .btn-consult, .about-cta, .mobile-nav-cta {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary::after, .btn-cta::after, .btn-consult::after, .about-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0);
  transition: background .3s;
}
.btn-primary:hover::after, .btn-cta:hover::after,
.btn-consult:hover::after, .about-cta:hover::after {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.btn-secondary {
  transition: border-color .3s, color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple-light);
  color: var(--purple-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(124,58,237,.25);
}

/* Plain yellow button — NO rotating border (View My Work, Work With Me) */
.btn-plain-yellow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--yellow); color: #000;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
  padding: 0 32px; border-radius: 50px;
  transition: background .25s, scale .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
  box-sizing: border-box; height: 52px;
}
.btn-plain-yellow:hover {
  background: var(--yellow-hover);
  scale: 1.04;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255,214,0,.35);
}

.btn-rotate-link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  border-radius: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0px 0px 15px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.40);
  transition: scale 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  height: 52px; box-sizing: border-box;
}
.btn-rotate-link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -50%; left: -50%; width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 0%, transparent 60%, var(--purple-light) 80%, var(--yellow) 100%);
  animation: borderRotate 3s linear infinite;
}
.btn-content-inner {
  position: relative;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 38px;
  padding: 0 35px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background .3s;
}
.btn-rotate-link:hover { scale: 1.04; box-shadow: 0px 0px 25px rgba(255, 214, 0, 0.40); }
.btn-rotate-link:hover .btn-content-inner { background: #110E1E; }

/* =========================================================
   PORTFOLIO FILTER BTN — ACTIVE GLOW
   ========================================================= */
.pf-btn {
  transition: background .25s, border-color .25s, color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.pf-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple-border);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(124,58,237,.2);
}
.pf-btn.active {
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(124,58,237,.3);
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTION DIVIDERS — subtle gradient separator lines & margins
   ========================================================= */
.marquee-section::before,
.marquee-section::after { z-index: 2; }
.about-section,
.services-section,
.skills-section,
.portfolio-section,
.pricing-section,
.testimonials-section,
.contact-section {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}


/* =========================================================
   PCARD — portfolio card (new class, same styles as .portfolio-card)
   ========================================================= */
.pcard {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.pcard:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--purple-border); }
.pcard--featured { border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.5); }
.pcard .pcard-img {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pcard .pcard-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .4s;
}
.pcard:hover .pcard-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.pcard-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
}
.pcard:hover .pcard-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.pcard-live-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: var(--yellow); color: #000;
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.pcard-live-btn:hover { background: var(--yellow-hover); transform: scale(1.05); }

/* =========================================================
   FILTER BUTTONS (portfolio page / index section)
   ========================================================= */
.filter-tab-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: var(--grey);
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color .25s, color .25s, background .25s;
}
.filter-tab-btn.active,
.filter-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--purple-faint);
}
.filter-group { display: none; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px; }
.filter-group--active { display: flex; }
.filter-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: var(--grey);
  padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .25s, border-color .25s, color .25s;
}
.filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--purple-border); color: #fff; }
.filter-btn--active { background: var(--purple-faint); border-color: var(--purple); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================
   PORTFOLIO STANDALONE PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.pf-page-hero {
  padding: 120px 0 64px;
  text-align: center;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(88,28,135,.35) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.pf-page-hero .section__subtitle { max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }

.pf-page-content { padding: 60px 0 80px; }

.portfolio__controls {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.filter-tabs {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pf-meta-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: .85rem; color: var(--grey);
}
.pf-meta-row strong { color: #fff; }
.btn-back {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: var(--grey);
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 7px;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color .25s, color .25s;
}
.btn-back:hover { border-color: var(--purple); color: #fff; }

.pf-page-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.pf-error { color: var(--grey); padding: 40px 0; text-align: center; grid-column: 1/-1; }
.pf-error a { color: var(--yellow); }

.pf-pagination {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 52px;
}
.pf-page-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: 7px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color .25s, color .25s, background .25s;
}
.pf-page-btn:hover { border-color: var(--purple); color: #fff; }
.pf-page-btn--active {
  background: var(--purple); border-color: var(--purple); color: #fff;
}

.pf-cta-strip {
  padding: 100px 0;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.pf-cta-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(88,28,135,.25) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pf-cta-btns {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
}

/* ── PORTFOLIO PAGE RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pf-page-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .pf-page-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pf-meta-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* =========================================================
   INNER PAGES — About / Services / Pricing / Blog
   Shared layout pieces reused across the standalone pages.
   ========================================================= */
.about-page-section { padding: 100px 0; }

.about-page-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Experience / process card grid (About + Services + Pricing) */
.exp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.exp-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 26px 24px;
  transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
}
.exp-card:hover { border-color: var(--purple-border); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.exp-card-head {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.exp-card-head h3 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
}
.exp-role {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--yellow);
}
.exp-card p { color: var(--grey); font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.payment-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); max-width: 900px; margin: 20px auto 0; }
.step-num {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,214,0,.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--purple-border);
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

/* Simple check list (Pricing — What's Always Included) */
.check-list { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.check-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--grey); font-size: .92rem;
}
.check-list li i { color: var(--yellow); font-size: .8rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Blog cards */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 26px;
  transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
}
.blog-card:hover { border-color: var(--purple-border); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.blog-card-top {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.blog-card-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--purple-border);
  color: var(--yellow);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.blog-card-tag {
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--purple-light);
  background: var(--purple-faint);
  border: 1px solid var(--purple-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
}
.blog-card-cat {
  display: block;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.blog-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.blog-card p { color: var(--grey); font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── INNER PAGES RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-page-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .exp-grid, .process-grid, .payment-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-page-section { padding: 64px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .exp-grid, .process-grid, .payment-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pf-page-hero { padding: 100px 0 48px; }
}

/* ── HERO BUTTONS: identical height, aligned on one line, CSS-only entrance ── */
.hero-actions { align-items: center; }
.hero-actions > .btn-plain-yellow,
.hero-actions > .btn-rotate-link { height: 52px; margin: 0; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.hero-actions > * { animation: heroBtnIn .6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) 1s backwards; }
@keyframes heroBtnIn { from { opacity: 0; translate: 0 16px; } to { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; } }

/* ── Card alignment fixes: no CSS transform on GSAP-animated cards ── */
.stats-grid { align-items: stretch; }
.stat-card, .price-card, .pricing-card-wrap { transform: none; }
.pricing-cards { align-items: stretch; }
.pricing-card-wrap { isolation: isolate; }
.pricing-card-container { z-index: 0; }
.price-badge { z-index: 6; }
.pricing-card-wrap--featured { z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .orbit-icons, .orbit-icons-reverse, .orbit-counter { will-change: transform; }
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE HERO — modelled on msrbuilds.com
   Whole orbit sits inside the screen (nothing clipped), photo
   behind it, heading overlapping the bottom of the photo.
   1u = 1vw, capped so big phones don't blow it up.
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .hero {
    --u: min(1vw, 4.4px);
    min-height: 0;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .hero::before { display: none; }
  .hero::after  { height: 22%; }
  .hero-glow    { width: 460px; height: 460px; top: 20px; }

  .orbit-wrapper { width: calc(var(--u) * 84); height: calc(var(--u) * 84); top: 250px; }
  .orbit-ring-1  { width: calc(var(--u) * 74);   height: calc(var(--u) * 74); }
  .orbit-ring-2  { width: calc(var(--u) * 54);   height: calc(var(--u) * 54); }
  .orbit-ring-3  { width: calc(var(--u) * 34);   height: calc(var(--u) * 34); }
  .orbit-outer .orbit-icon,
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon,
  .orbit-inner .orbit-icon {
    width: calc(var(--u) * 9); height: calc(var(--u) * 9);
    margin: calc(var(--u) * -4.5) 0 0 calc(var(--u) * -4.5);
  }
  .orbit-outer .orbit-icon  { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(calc(var(--u) * 37))   rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(calc(var(--u) * 27))   rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }
  .orbit-inner .orbit-icon  { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(calc(var(--u) * 17)) rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }

  .hero-photo { width: min(78vw, 320px); top: 300px; }

  /* text sits BELOW the photo in a gradient card (like msrbuilds.com) */
  .hero-text { margin: 396px 0 0; width: 100%; padding: 44px 16px 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0) 0, #000 40px); border: 0; box-shadow: none; }
  .hero-label { font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; padding: 4px 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7vw, 1.85rem); letter-spacing: -.5px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .hero-subtitle, .hero-desc { font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.45; }
  .hero-actions { margin-top: 16px; gap: 10px; }
  .hero-actions > .btn-plain-yellow,
  .hero-actions > .btn-rotate-link { height: 46px; font-size: .85rem; }
  .hero-actions .btn-plain-yellow { font-size: .85rem; }
}

/* MOBILE ORBIT — calmer: fewer icons, 2 rings, clear of the header */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .orbit-wrapper { top: 292px; }
  .orbit-ring-3,
  .orbit-inner { display: none; }
  .orbit-outer .orbit-icon:nth-child(n+10),
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon:nth-child(n+6) { display: none; }           /* 9 outer + 5 middle icons */
  .orbit-outer .orbit-icon,
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon {
    width: calc(var(--u) * 10); height: calc(var(--u) * 10);
    margin: calc(var(--u) * -5) 0 0 calc(var(--u) * -5);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .orbit-wrapper { width: calc(var(--u) * 88); height: calc(var(--u) * 88); }
  .orbit-ring-1  { width: calc(var(--u) * 80); height: calc(var(--u) * 80); }
  .orbit-ring-2  { width: calc(var(--u) * 58); height: calc(var(--u) * 58); }
  .orbit-outer .orbit-icon  { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(calc(var(--u) * 40)) rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon { transform: rotate(calc(var(--a)*1deg)) translateX(calc(var(--u) * 29)) rotate(calc(var(--a)*-1deg)); }
}

/* ── Get-in-touch card: proper rounded corners (desktop + mobile) ── */
.contact-section {
  margin: 0 24px 40px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

/* ── Footer CTA photo: smaller ── */
.footer-cta-person { width: 280px; margin-bottom: -16px; }

.services-dots { display: none; }

/* ── MOBILE ONLY ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Who I Am: real breathing room */
  .about-section { padding: 28px 0; }
  .about-card { padding: 2px; }
  .about-card-inner { padding: 34px 24px 36px; gap: 28px; }

  /* What I Offer → swipeable carousel */
  .services-grid {
    display: flex; grid-template-columns: none;
    gap: 14px;
    overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    margin: 0 -28px; padding: 6px 28px 10px;
    scroll-padding: 0 28px;
  }
  .services-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .services-grid > .service-card {
    flex: 0 0 82%; max-width: 340px;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
  }
  .services-dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; }
  .services-dots button {
    width: 8px; height: 8px; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); transition: background .25s, width .25s;
  }
  .services-dots button.active { width: 22px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--yellow); }

  .contact-section { margin: 0 12px 28px; border-radius: 24px; padding: 64px 0; }
  .footer-cta-person { width: 210px; }
}

/* MOBILE ORBIT — 14 icons, evenly spaced, outer/middle interleaved */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .orbit-outer  .orbit-icon:nth-child(1) { --a: 270 !important; }
  .orbit-outer  .orbit-icon:nth-child(2) { --a: 310 !important; }
  .orbit-outer  .orbit-icon:nth-child(3) { --a: 350 !important; }
  .orbit-outer  .orbit-icon:nth-child(4) { --a: 30  !important; }
  .orbit-outer  .orbit-icon:nth-child(5) { --a: 70  !important; }
  .orbit-outer  .orbit-icon:nth-child(6) { --a: 110 !important; }
  .orbit-outer  .orbit-icon:nth-child(7) { --a: 150 !important; }
  .orbit-outer  .orbit-icon:nth-child(8) { --a: 190 !important; }
  .orbit-outer  .orbit-icon:nth-child(9) { --a: 230 !important; }
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon:nth-child(1) { --a: 290 !important; }
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon:nth-child(2) { --a: 2   !important; }
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon:nth-child(3) { --a: 74  !important; }
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon:nth-child(4) { --a: 146 !important; }
  .orbit-middle .orbit-icon:nth-child(5) { --a: 218 !important; }
}

/* SERVICES — continuous sliding marquee on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-grid { scroll-snap-type: none; }
  .services-grid > .service-card { scroll-snap-align: none; }
  .services-dots { display: none !important; }
}

/* Footer CTA — mobile only polish */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .footer-cta { padding-bottom: 44px; }
  .footer-cta-person { margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .footer-cta h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .footer-cta .btn-consult { font-size: .85rem; padding: 14px 22px; white-space: nowrap; }
  .footer-copy { padding-right: 56px; padding-left: 56px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   GUEST LECTURE — photo collage (modelled on msrbuilds WordCamp block)
   ========================================================= */
.speaker-section { padding: 100px 0; background: #000; }
.speaker-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.speaker-text h2 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.speaker-text p { color: var(--grey); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 14px; max-width: 560px; }
.speaker-text mark { background: var(--yellow); color: #000; font-weight: 700; padding: 0 5px; border-radius: 3px; }
.speaker-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 20px 0 28px; }
.speaker-tags li {
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  background: var(--purple-faint); border: 1px solid var(--purple-border);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 6px 14px;
}



/* Guest lecture — MSR-style collage (core layout is inlined in index.php so it holds before CSS loads) */
.sg-main { box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(88,28,135,.45); }
.sg-f1, .sg-f2, .sg-f3 { box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(124,58,237,.35); }
.sg img { transition: transform .6s ease; }
.sg:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.sg-badge {
  position: absolute; right: 5%; bottom: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: #fff; color: #111; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  border: 5px solid #000; border-radius: 18px; padding: 8px 18px 8px 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.sg-badge i { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ffe9b8; color: #f59e0b; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .95rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .speaker-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .speaker-section { padding: 64px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .speaker-collage { margin: 7% 3% 0 5% !important; }
  .sg-f1, .sg-f2, .sg-f3 { border-width: 5px !important; border-radius: 18px !important; }
  .sg-main { border-radius: 22px 22px 22px 70px !important; }
  .sg-badge { font-size: .74rem; padding: 5px 12px 5px 6px; border-width: 4px; border-radius: 14px; gap: 7px; }
  .sg-badge i { width: 26px; height: 26px; font-size: .72rem; }
}

/* About card: only the 2px edge glows (no big sweeping line through the box) */
@property --ang { syntax: '<angle>'; inherits: false; initial-value: 0deg; }
.about-card::before {
  inset: 0; top: 0; left: 0; width: auto; height: auto;
  padding: 2px; border-radius: 24px;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--ang), transparent 0 58%, rgba(124,58,237,.85) 74%, rgba(255,214,0,.75) 90%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box exclude, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  animation: aboutEdge 5s linear infinite;
  transform: none;
}
@keyframes aboutEdge { to { --ang: 360deg; } }

/* Testimonial stars: no glow / shadow */
.testi-stars, .testi-card:hover .testi-stars { text-shadow: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; animation: none !important; background: none !important; filter: none !important; }