/* =============================================
       RESET & BASE
    ============================================= */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    :root {
      --bg: #0A0A0A;
      --bg-card: #141414;
      --ink: #FFFFFF;
      --ink-muted: #8E8E8E;
      --accent: #FF5C35;
      --accent2: #CEEF5A;
      --white: #FFFFFF;
      --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      --font-heading: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
      --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);

      /* Theme specific variables */
      --nav-bg: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.88);
      --bubble-bg: #1C1C1C;
      --bubble-color: var(--white);
      --bubble-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      --bubble-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      --cursor-ring: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      --service-hover-bg: #1C1C1C;

      --stats-bg: #0F0F0F;
      --stats-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      --stats-label: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
      --stats-value: #FFFFFF;
      --stats-desc: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);

      --about-card-bg: #141414;
      --about-card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      --about-card-brand: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

      --cta-bg: #0E0E0E;
      --cta-heading: #FFFFFF;
      --cta-sub: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      --cta-email: #FFFFFF;
      --cta-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      --cta-overlay: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);

      --footer-bg: #050505;
      --footer-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      --footer-brand: #FFFFFF;
      --footer-text: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
      --footer-title: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      --footer-link: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      --footer-link-hover: #FFFFFF;
      --footer-copy: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      --btn-ghost-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }

    body.light-theme {
      --bg: #FAFAFA;
      --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
      --ink: #0A0A0A;
      --ink-muted: #5F5F5F;
      --accent: #D93F16;
      --border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

      --nav-bg: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.88);
      --bubble-bg: #FFFFFF;
      --bubble-color: var(--ink);
      --bubble-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      --bubble-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
      --cursor-ring: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
      --service-hover-bg: #EDEDED;

      --stats-bg: #F3F3F5;
      --stats-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
      --stats-label: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
      --stats-value: #0A0A0A;
      --stats-desc: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.68);

      --about-card-bg: #FFFFFF;
      --about-card-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      --about-card-brand: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);

      --cta-bg: #F3F3F5;
      --cta-heading: #0A0A0A;
      --cta-sub: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.68);
      --cta-email: #0A0A0A;
      --cta-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      --cta-overlay: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);

      --footer-bg: #FAFAFC;
      --footer-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
      --footer-brand: #0A0A0A;
      --footer-text: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.68);
      --footer-title: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
      --footer-link: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72);
      --footer-link-hover: #0A0A0A;
      --footer-copy: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
      --btn-ghost-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }
    body.light-theme .client-name { opacity: 0.65; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body {
      background: var(--bg);
      color: var(--ink);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      overflow-x: hidden;
      cursor: none;
      transition: background 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
    }
    ::selection { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 3px; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; }

    /* =============================================
       SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
    ============================================= */
    #progress-bar {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--accent);
      z-index: 9999;
      width: 0%;
      transition: width 0.1s linear;
    }

    /* =============================================
       CUSTOM CURSOR — Exact Pallet Ross style
    ============================================= */
    #cursor-dot {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 10px; height: 10px;
      background: var(--ink);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 99999;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      transition: width 0.4s var(--ease-spring), height 0.4s var(--ease-spring), background 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
    }
    #cursor-ring {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 38px; height: 38px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--cursor-ring);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 99998;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      transition: width 0.5s var(--ease-spring), height 0.5s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
    }
    /* VIEW cursor state */
    #cursor-dot.view-mode {
      width: 72px; height: 72px;
      background: var(--ink);
      opacity: 1;
    }
    #cursor-ring.view-mode {
      width: 0px; height: 0px;
      opacity: 0;
    }
    #cursor-view-text {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 99999;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      color: var(--bg);
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.3s;
    }
    #cursor-view-text.visible { opacity: 1; }

    /* link hover state */
    body.cursor-link #cursor-dot { background: var(--accent); width: 14px; height: 14px; }
    body.cursor-link #cursor-ring { border-color: rgba(255,90,31,0.3); width: 50px; height: 50px; }

    /* =============================================
       NAVIGATION
    ============================================= */
    #nav {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 50%;
      width: 100%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      z-index: 1000;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 22px 48px;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      transition: background 0.4s, backdrop-filter 0.4s, padding 0.4s, top 0.4s, width 0.4s, border-radius 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s, border 0.4s;
    }
    #nav.scrolled {
      background: var(--nav-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 12px 32px;
      top: 18px;
      width: calc(100% - 48px);
      max-width: 1200px;
      border-radius: 100px;
    }
    .nav-right {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    /* =============================================
       THEME TOGGLE BUTTON
    ============================================= */
    .theme-btn {
      background: transparent;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      color: var(--ink);
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
    }
    .theme-btn:hover {
      background: var(--border);
      transform: scale(1.08);
    }
    .theme-btn svg {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
      stroke: currentColor;
      stroke-width: 2;
      transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
    }
    .theme-btn:hover svg {
      transform: rotate(20deg);
    }
    .theme-icon-sun { display: block; }
    .theme-icon-moon { display: none; }

    body.light-theme .theme-icon-sun { display: none; }
    body.light-theme .theme-icon-moon { display: block; }
    .nav-logo-link {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .nav-logo {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--accent);
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .nav-logo-subtitle {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.55rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-transform: lowercase;
      margin-top: 3px;
      transition: color 0.4s ease;
    }
    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 40px;
      list-style: none;
    }
    .nav-links a {
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
      position: relative;
    }
    .nav-links a.active { color: var(--ink); }
    .nav-links a.active::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute;
      bottom: -4px; left: 0;
      width: 100%; height: 1.5px;
      background: var(--ink);
    }
    .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
    .nav-cta {
      background: var(--ink);
      color: var(--bg);
      padding: 11px 24px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
    }
    .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--accent); color: white; transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .nav-hamburger {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 6px;
    }
    .nav-hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--ink); transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s; }
    #mobile-menu {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.96);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      z-index: 9990;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
      justify-content: flex-start;
      gap: 20px;
      padding: 100px 32px 60px;
      overflow-y: auto;
    }
    #mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
    body.light-theme #mobile-menu {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    }
    #mobile-menu a, .mobile-dropdown-trigger {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.5rem !important;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink);
      text-decoration: none;
      width: 100%;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      padding-bottom: 8px;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    body.light-theme #mobile-menu a, body.light-theme .mobile-dropdown-trigger {
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    }
    #mobile-menu a:hover, .mobile-dropdown-trigger:hover {
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    #mobile-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 24px;
      right: 24px;
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      color: var(--ink);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      z-index: 9999;
    }
    body.light-theme #mobile-close {
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    }
    #mobile-close:hover {
      transform: rotate(90deg);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      #nav { padding: 18px 24px; }
      #nav.scrolled {
        width: calc(100% - 24px);
        padding: 10px 20px;
        top: 12px;
      }
      .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
      .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
    }

    /* =============================================
       HERO — Pallet Ross style: centered + fanned cards
    ============================================= */
    #hero {
      min-height: 100vh;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 130px 48px 80px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-kicker {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-kicker span { display: inline-block; }
    .hero-kicker .accent-kicker { color: var(--accent); margin-left: 6px; }

    /* WORD-BY-WORD CLIP-PATH REVEAL — exact Pallet Ross technique */
    .hero-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 6rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.08;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      max-width: 1080px;
    }
    .word-wrapper {
      display: inline-block;
      overflow: hidden;
      vertical-align: bottom;
      margin-right: 0.22em;
    }
    .word-inner {
      display: inline-block;
      transform: translateY(110%);
      transition: transform 1s var(--ease-spring);
    }
    .word-inner.revealed { transform: translateY(0); }
    .hero-heading .accent { color: var(--accent); }

    .hero-sub {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      max-width: 480px;
      line-height: 1.65;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-sub-inner {
      transform: translateY(110%);
      transition: transform 0.9s 1.1s var(--ease-spring);
    }
    .hero-sub-inner.revealed { transform: translateY(0); }

    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 14px;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      transition: opacity 0.7s 1.3s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s 1.3s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .hero-actions.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

    .btn-primary {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: var(--ink);
      color: var(--bg);
      padding: 14px 30px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
    }
    .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent); color: white; transform: translateY(-3px); }
    .btn-ghost {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--ink);
      padding: 14px 28px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      text-decoration: none;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--btn-ghost-border);
      transition: border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), background 0.25s;
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-3px); }

    /* ---- FANNED CARDS — exact Pallet Ross fan layout ---- */
    .hero-cards-fan {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      height: 420px;
      margin-top: 60px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .fan-card {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 18px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 64px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.22), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
      cursor: pointer;
      transform-origin: bottom center;
      transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s, z-index 0s;
    }
    .fan-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
    .fan-card-body {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      padding: 16px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%);
      color: white;
    }
    .fan-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .fan-card-tag {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      opacity: 0.7;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }

    /* Fan positions: 5 cards overlapping, each slightly rotated */
    .fan-card-1 { width: 180px; height: 240px; transform: rotate(-18deg) translateX(-280px) translateY(20px); z-index: 1; }
    .fan-card-2 { width: 190px; height: 255px; transform: rotate(-9deg) translateX(-140px) translateY(6px); z-index: 2; }
    .fan-card-3 { width: 200px; height: 270px; transform: rotate(0deg) translateX(0px) translateY(0px); z-index: 3; }
    .fan-card-4 { width: 190px; height: 255px; transform: rotate(9deg) translateX(140px) translateY(6px); z-index: 2; }
    .fan-card-5 { width: 180px; height: 240px; transform: rotate(18deg) translateX(280px) translateY(20px); z-index: 1; }

    /* Hover effect: fan card lifts and scales */
    .fan-card:hover {
      z-index: 10;
      box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    }
    .fan-card-1:hover { transform: rotate(-18deg) translateX(-280px) translateY(-30px) scale(1.05); }
    .fan-card-2:hover { transform: rotate(-9deg) translateX(-140px) translateY(-30px) scale(1.05); }
    .fan-card-3:hover { transform: rotate(0deg) translateX(0px) translateY(-30px) scale(1.05); }
    .fan-card-4:hover { transform: rotate(9deg) translateX(140px) translateY(-30px) scale(1.05); }
    .fan-card-5:hover { transform: rotate(18deg) translateX(280px) translateY(-30px) scale(1.05); }

    /* Fan card entrance animations */
    @keyframes fan-in-left {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(-18deg) translateX(-400px) translateY(60px) scale(0.85); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(-18deg) translateX(-280px) translateY(20px) scale(1); }
    }
    @keyframes fan-in-2 {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(-9deg) translateX(-240px) translateY(50px) scale(0.85); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(-9deg) translateX(-140px) translateY(6px) scale(1); }
    }
    @keyframes fan-in-center {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(0deg) translateX(0px) translateY(80px) scale(0.8); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(0deg) translateX(0px) translateY(0px) scale(1); }
    }
    @keyframes fan-in-4 {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(9deg) translateX(240px) translateY(50px) scale(0.85); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(9deg) translateX(140px) translateY(6px) scale(1); }
    }
    @keyframes fan-in-right {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(18deg) translateX(400px) translateY(60px) scale(0.85); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(18deg) translateX(280px) translateY(20px) scale(1); }
    }
    .fan-card-1 { animation: fan-in-left 1s 0.5s var(--ease-spring) both; }
    .fan-card-2 { animation: fan-in-2 1s 0.65s var(--ease-spring) both; }
    .fan-card-3 { animation: fan-in-center 1s 0.8s var(--ease-spring) both; }
    .fan-card-4 { animation: fan-in-4 1s 0.65s var(--ease-spring) both; }
    .fan-card-5 { animation: fan-in-right 1s 0.5s var(--ease-spring) both; }

    /* Speech bubble tags — @username style */
    .hero-bubble {
      position: absolute;
      background: var(--bubble-bg);
      color: var(--bubble-color);
      border: 1px solid var(--bubble-border);
      box-shadow: var(--bubble-shadow);
      padding: 8px 16px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      white-space: nowrap;
      z-index: 5;
      animation: bubble-float 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
      transition: background 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
    }
    .hero-bubble::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -6px;
      left: 18px;
      width: 10px; height: 10px;
      background: var(--bubble-bg);
      clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 50% 100%);
      transition: background 0.4s ease;
    }
    .hero-bubble-1 { top: 110px; left: 12%; animation-delay: 0s; }
    .hero-bubble-2 { top: 140px; right: 14%; animation-delay: 0.6s; }
    .hero-bubble-3 { top: 290px; left: 8%; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
    .hero-bubble-4 { top: 320px; right: 10%; animation-delay: 1.8s; }
    .hero-bubble-5 { top: 460px; left: 20%; animation-delay: 2.4s; }
    @keyframes bubble-float {
      0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
      100% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .hero-cards-fan { height: 280px; }
      .fan-card-1 { width: 120px; height: 160px; transform: rotate(-18deg) translateX(-190px) translateY(10px); }
      .fan-card-2 { width: 130px; height: 174px; transform: rotate(-9deg) translateX(-95px) translateY(5px); }
      .fan-card-3 { width: 138px; height: 184px; }
      .fan-card-4 { width: 130px; height: 174px; transform: rotate(9deg) translateX(95px) translateY(5px); }
      .fan-card-5 { width: 120px; height: 160px; transform: rotate(18deg) translateX(190px) translateY(10px); }
      .fan-card-1:hover { transform: rotate(-18deg) translateX(-190px) translateY(-20px) scale(1.05); }
      .fan-card-2:hover { transform: rotate(-9deg) translateX(-95px) translateY(-20px) scale(1.05); }
      .fan-card-3:hover { transform: rotate(0deg) translateX(0px) translateY(-20px) scale(1.05); }
      .fan-card-4:hover { transform: rotate(9deg) translateX(95px) translateY(-20px) scale(1.05); }
      .fan-card-5:hover { transform: rotate(18deg) translateX(190px) translateY(-20px) scale(1.05); }
      .hero-bubble-3 { display: none; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .hero-bubble { display: none !important; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      #hero { padding: 100px 24px 50px; }
      .hero-heading { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 9.5vw, 3rem); text-align: center; }
      .hero-cards-fan {
        height: 250px;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 24px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
      }
      .fan-card {
        position: absolute !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        transform-origin: bottom center;
        width: 160px !important;
        height: 210px !important;
        margin-left: -80px; /* Center absolute element */
        transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), opacity 0.4s;
      }
      .fan-card-1, .fan-card-5 { display: none; }
      .fan-card-2 {
        transform: rotate(-7deg) translateX(-45px) translateY(12px) scale(0.9);
        z-index: 10;
        opacity: 0.75;
      }
      .fan-card-3 {
        transform: rotate(0deg) translateX(0px) translateY(0px) scale(1.02);
        z-index: 12;
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      }
      .fan-card-4 {
        transform: rotate(7deg) translateX(45px) translateY(12px) scale(0.9);
        z-index: 11;
        opacity: 0.75;
      }
    }

    /* =============================================
       CLIENTS / LOGOS STRIP
    ============================================= */
    #clients {
      padding: 36px 48px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .clients-inner {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 40px;
    }
    .clients-label {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      white-space: nowrap;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .clients-div { width: 1px; height: 24px; background: var(--border); flex-shrink: 0; }
    .clients-logos {
      display: flex;
      gap: 44px;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .client-name {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      opacity: 0.35;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      transition: opacity 0.25s;
    }
    .client-name:hover { opacity: 0.8; }

    /* =============================================
       SELECTED WORKS — Carousel with VIEW cursor
    ============================================= */
    #work {
      padding: 110px 48px 80px;
    }
    .section-header {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto 48px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .section-label {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .section-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
      line-height: 1.08;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .section-heading em {
      font-style: normal;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
    }
    .view-all-btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: var(--accent);
      color: white;
      padding: 12px 24px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
      white-space: nowrap;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), background 0.25s;
    }
    .view-all-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: #E04A10; }

    .carousel-wrapper {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      position: relative;
    }
    .carousel-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 18px;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
      scrollbar-width: none;
      padding-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
    .carousel-card {
      flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 14px);
      scroll-snap-align: start;
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--bg-card);
      position: relative;
    }
    .carousel-card-img {
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }
    .carousel-card-img img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
    }
    /* VIEW overlay on hover */
    .carousel-card-img::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0);
      transition: background 0.3s;
    }
    .carousel-card:hover .carousel-card-img::after { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
    .carousel-card:hover .carousel-card-img img { transform: scale(1.07); }
    .carousel-card-body { padding: 16px 18px 20px; }
    .carousel-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 3px;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .carousel-card-tag { font-size: 0.73rem; color: var(--ink-muted); font-weight: 500; }
    .carousel-header-controls {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 24px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .carousel-indicator {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }
    .carousel-indicator-current {
      color: var(--ink);
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    .carousel-btn {
      width: 42px; height: 42px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      background: transparent;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    }
    .carousel-btn:hover { background: var(--ink); color: white; border-color: var(--ink); transform: scale(1.08); }
    .carousel-dots { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
    .carousel-dot {
      width: 28px; height: 2.5px;
      background: var(--border);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: background 0.25s, width 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
    }
    .carousel-dot.active { background: var(--ink); width: 44px; }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .carousel-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 9px); } }
    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      #work { padding: 80px 24px 60px; }
      .carousel-card { flex: 0 0 84%; }
      .section-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    }

    /* =============================================
       SERVICES & PRODUCTS — numbered rows with full sweep
    ============================================= */
    #services, #products {
      padding: 110px 48px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .services-grid {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 48px auto 0;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .service-card {
      background: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 40px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease-spring), transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.4s;
    }
    .service-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }
    body.light-theme .service-card:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    }
    .service-card-num {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }
    .service-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }
    .service-card-desc {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }
    .service-card-features {
      list-style: none;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .service-card-features li {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .service-card-features li::before {
      content: '✦';
      color: var(--accent);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .service-card-link {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink);
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      transition: color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
      margin-top: auto;
    }
    .service-card-link:hover {
      color: var(--accent);
      gap: 10px;
    }
    @media (max-width: 960px) {
      .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
      }
    }
    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      #services, #products {
        padding: 80px 24px;
      }
      .service-card {
        padding: 32px;
      }
    }

    /* =============================================
       STATS — dark panel with count-up
    ============================================= */
    #stats {
      background: var(--stats-bg);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 80px 48px;
      transition: background 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
    }
    .stats-inner {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .stat-item {
      padding: 40px 36px;
      border-right: 1px solid var(--stats-border);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
      transition: border-color 0.4s ease;
    }
    .stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
    .stat-label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--stats-label); transition: color 0.4s ease; }
    .stat-value {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 4.2rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--stats-value);
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      line-height: 1;
      transition: color 0.4s ease;
    }
    .stat-value .suffix { color: var(--accent); }
    .stat-desc { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--stats-desc); line-height: 1.55; transition: color 0.4s ease; }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); padding: 32px 0; }
      .stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
      #stats { padding: 60px 24px; }
    }

    /* =============================================
       ABOUT / STORY SECTION
    ============================================= */
    #about {
      padding: 120px 48px;
    }
    .about-inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .about-kicker { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .about-kicker .hl { color: var(--accent); }
    .about-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-weight: 300;
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 4.5rem);
      line-height: 1.12;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      color: var(--ink);
      max-width: 780px;
      margin-bottom: 64px;
    }
    .about-heading strong { font-weight: 800; }
    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 64px;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .about-text p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 22px; }
    .about-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink);
      text-decoration: none;
      border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--ink);
      padding-bottom: 2px;
      transition: gap 0.3s var(--ease-spring), color 0.2s;
    }
    .about-link:hover { gap: 14px; color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
    /* Studio card */
    .about-card {
      background: var(--about-card-bg);
      border: 1px solid var(--about-card-border);
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 48px 40px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s, background 0.4s ease;
    }
    .about-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(255, 92, 53, 0.3);
    }
    .about-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='60' height='60'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='1' fill='rgba(255,255,255,0.05)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") repeat;
      z-index: 2;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    body.light-theme .about-card::before {
      background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='60' height='60'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='1' fill='rgba(0,0,0,0.05)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") repeat;
    }
    .about-card-brand {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 2.4rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--about-card-brand);
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      position: absolute;
      top: 32px; left: 40px;
      right: 40px;
      transition: color 0.4s ease;
    }
    .about-card-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: var(--ink);
      color: var(--bg);
      border-radius: 100px;
      padding: 10px 18px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      width: fit-content;
      transition: background 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
    }
    .about-card-badge-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 50%; }

    .about-map-container {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .map-bg-image {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      opacity: 0.85;
      transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .dark-map { display: block; }
    .light-map { display: none; }
    
    body.light-theme .dark-map { display: none; }
    body.light-theme .light-map { display: block; }

    .about-map-svg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 3;
    }
    .about-map-svg path.telangana-outline {
      fill: none;
      stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      stroke-width: 1.5;
    }
    body.light-theme .about-map-svg path.telangana-outline {
      stroke: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }
    .about-map-svg path.hyderabad-outline {
      fill: rgba(255, 92, 53, 0.08);
      stroke: var(--accent);
      stroke-width: 1.2;
      stroke-dasharray: 2 2;
    }
    body.light-theme .about-map-svg path.hyderabad-outline {
      fill: rgba(217, 63, 22, 0.08);
    }
    .about-map-svg circle.orr-outline {
      stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      stroke-width: 1.2;
      stroke-dasharray: 3 3;
    }
    body.light-theme .about-map-svg circle.orr-outline {
      stroke: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }
    .map-pin {
      position: absolute;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 10;
    }
    .pin-dot {
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background: var(--accent);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent);
      transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
    }
    .pin-pulse {
      position: absolute;
      width: 24px;
      height: 24px;
      border: 1px solid var(--accent);
      border-radius: 50%;
      left: -8px;
      top: -8px;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: pin-pulsing 2s infinite ease-out;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    @keyframes pin-pulsing {
      0% {
        transform: scale(0.5);
        opacity: 0;
      }
      50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
      }
      100% {
        transform: scale(1.5);
        opacity: 0;
      }
    }
    .pin-tooltip {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 16px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
      background: var(--ink);
      color: var(--bg);
      padding: 6px 12px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      white-space: nowrap;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease-spring), transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
    }
    .map-pin:hover .pin-tooltip {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    .map-pin:hover .pin-dot {
      transform: scale(1.4);
    }
    .about-card-brand, .about-card-badge {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 5;
    }
    .about-card-brand {
      position: absolute;
    }
    .scroll-reveal-text .reveal-word {
      opacity: 0;
      filter: blur(12px);
      transform: translateY(6px);
      display: inline-block;
      margin-right: 0.22em;
      transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                  filter 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                  transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      will-change: opacity, filter, transform;
    }
    .scroll-reveal-text.animated .reveal-word {
      opacity: 1;
      filter: blur(0);
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
      #about { padding: 80px 24px; }
    }

    /* =============================================
       MARQUEE — Pallet Ross neon yellow with icons
    ============================================= */
    #marquee {
      background: var(--accent2);
      padding: 28px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }
    .marquee-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0;
      white-space: nowrap;
      will-change: transform;
    }
    .marquee-content {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      animation: marquee-scroll 22s linear infinite;
    }
    .marquee-item {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
      padding: 0 32px;
    }
    .marquee-text {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink);
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .marquee-sep {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      color: rgba(12,12,12,0.2);
    }
    /* Circular icon pills — like Pallet Ross */
    .marquee-icon {
      width: 36px; height: 36px;
      background: white;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }
    @keyframes marquee-scroll {
      from { transform: translateX(0); }
      to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    }

    /* =============================================
       FAQ / ACCORDION
    ============================================= */
    #faq {
      padding: 110px 48px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .faq-inner {
      max-width: 860px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .faq-inner .section-label { margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .faq-inner .section-heading { margin-bottom: 56px; }
    .faq-item {
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .faq-question {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 22px 0;
      cursor: pointer;
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .faq-q-text {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--ink);
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .faq-icon {
      width: 32px; height: 32px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--ink);
      transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--ink); color: #0A0A0A; border-color: var(--ink); }
    .faq-answer {
      max-height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height 0.55s var(--ease-spring), padding 0.3s;
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 400px; }
    .faq-answer-inner {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.7;
      padding-bottom: 22px;
      max-width: 640px;
    }
    @media (max-width: 640px) { #faq { padding: 80px 24px; } }

    /* =============================================
       CTA SECTION — dark grid + big headline
    ============================================= */
    #cta {
      background: var(--cta-bg);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 120px 48px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: background 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
    }
    /* Grid overlay */
    #cta::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(var(--cta-overlay) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cta-overlay) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
      transition: background-image 0.4s ease;
    }
    .cta-inner {
      max-width: 960px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .cta-label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--stats-label); margin-bottom: 28px; transition: color 0.4s ease; }
    .cta-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--cta-heading);
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      line-height: 1.05;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      transition: color 0.4s ease;
    }
    .cta-heading .hl { color: var(--accent2); }
    .cta-sub { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--cta-sub); margin-bottom: 48px; line-height: 1.6; transition: color 0.4s ease; }
    .cta-email {
      display: block;
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--cta-email);
      text-decoration: none;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      transition: color 0.25s;
    }
    .cta-email:hover { color: var(--accent2); }
    .cta-email::after { content: ' ↗'; font-size: 0.7em; }
    .cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .btn-cta-primary {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: var(--ink);
      color: var(--bg);
      padding: 16px 36px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
    }
    .btn-cta-primary:hover { background: var(--accent2); color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-3px); }
    .btn-cta-ghost {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--cta-heading);
      padding: 16px 36px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--cta-border);
      transition: border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
    }
    .btn-cta-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--cta-heading); transform: translateY(-3px); }
    @media (max-width: 640px) { #cta { padding: 80px 24px; } }

    /* =============================================
       FOOTER
    ============================================= */
    footer {
      background: var(--footer-bg);
      padding: 60px 48px 36px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--footer-border);
      transition: background 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
    }
    .footer-inner {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 0.8fr 1fr 1fr 0.8fr;
      gap: 48px;
      padding-bottom: 48px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--footer-border);
      transition: border-color 0.4s ease;
    }
    .footer-brand { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--footer-brand); letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 12px; transition: color 0.4s ease; }
    .footer-brand .accent { color: var(--accent); }
    .footer-tagline { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--footer-text); line-height: 1.6; transition: color 0.4s ease; }
    .footer-col-title { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--footer-title); margin-bottom: 16px; transition: color 0.4s ease; }
    .footer-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .footer-links a {
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      color: var(--footer-link);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--footer-link-hover); }
    .footer-bottom {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 28px auto 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 16px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .footer-copy { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--footer-copy); transition: color 0.4s ease; }
    .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
    .footer-socials a { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--footer-text); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
    .footer-socials a:hover { color: var(--footer-link-hover); }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      footer { padding: 48px 24px 28px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 640px) { .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* =============================================
       BACK TO TOP
    ============================================= */
    #back-top {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 32px;
      right: 32px;
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      background: var(--ink);
      color: white;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      z-index: 500;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(16px);
      transition: opacity 0.35s, transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), background 0.2s;
    }
    #back-top.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    #back-top:hover { background: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-4px); }

    /* =============================================
       SCROLL REVEAL — generic .reveal class
    ============================================= */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(36px);
      transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .reveal.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
    .reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
    .reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

    /* =============================================
       ACCESSIBILITY KEYBOARD FOCUS STATES
    ============================================= */
    a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible {
      outline: 2.5px solid var(--accent);
      outline-offset: 4px;
    }

    /* =============================================
       ACCESSIBILITY REDUCED MOTION SUPPORT
    ============================================= */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      *, ::before, ::after {
        animation-delay: -1ms !important;
        animation-duration: 1ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        background-attachment: initial !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
        transition-duration: 0s !important;
        transition-delay: 0s !important;
      }
      /* Disable custom cursors */
      #cursor-dot, #cursor-ring, #cursor-view-text {
        display: none !important;
      }
      body {
        cursor: auto !important;
      }
      .reveal {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
      }
      .fan-card, .word-inner, .hero-sub-inner, .hero-actions {
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
      }
    }

/* =============================================
   NEW SECTIONS: INTEGRATED REDESIGN STYLES
============================================= */

/* 3. WHY CHOOSE US */
#why-choose-us {
  padding: 120px 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.why-grid {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.why-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.4s;
}
.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent2);
}
.why-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(206, 239, 90, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent2);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
body.light-theme .why-card-icon {
  background: rgba(140, 181, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.why-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.why-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 6. INDUSTRIES */
#industries {
  padding: 120px 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.industries-grid {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.industry-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 92, 53, 0.08);
}
.industry-card-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
}
.industry-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.industry-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 8. CASE STUDIES */
#case-studies {
  padding: 120px 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.cases-grid {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
}
.case-study-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.4s;
}
.case-study-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.case-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111;
  position: relative;
}
.case-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.case-study-card:hover .case-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.case-body {
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.case-metrics {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}
.case-metric {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.case-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent2);
}
.case-metric-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* 9. TECHNOLOGY STACK */
#tech-stack {
  padding: 120px 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);
}
.tech-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
}
.tech-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.tech-tab {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.tech-tab.active, .tech-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.tech-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.tech-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  text-align: center;
}
.tech-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.tech-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
}
.tech-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* 10. DEVELOPMENT PROCESS */
#process {
  padding: 120px 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.process-timeline {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 64px auto 0;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 48px;
}
.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
}
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 64px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}
.process-step-node {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 4px solid var(--accent);
  z-index: 2;
}
.process-step-time {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding-top: 4px;
}
.process-step-content {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
}
.process-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.process-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 13. PRICING */
#pricing {
  padding: 120px 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pricing-grid {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.4s;
}
.pricing-card.popular {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: white;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pricing-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pricing-card-price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.pricing-card-price span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.pricing-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.pricing-features li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.pricing-features li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--accent2);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* 15. BLOG & RESOURCES */
#blog-resources {
  padding: 120px 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.blog-grid {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.blog-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  background: #222;
}
.blog-content {
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.blog-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.blog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.blog-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 16. CAREERS */
#careers {
  padding: 120px 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.careers-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
}
.careers-benefits {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
.benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}
.benefit-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.benefit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.benefit-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.jobs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.job-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.job-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.job-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.job-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.job-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.job-item:hover .job-btn {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--bg);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}

/* MULTI-STEP CONTACT FORM */
.multi-step-form {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
}
.form-steps-indicator {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}
.form-steps-indicator::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.form-step-dot {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.form-step-dot.active {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--bg);
}
.form-step-dot.completed {
  border-color: var(--accent2);
  color: var(--bg);
  background: var(--accent2);
}
.form-step-panel {
  display: none;
}
.form-step-panel.active {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.form-control {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.form-nav-btns {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}
.btn-form-prev {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-form-prev:hover {
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}
.btn-form-next, .btn-form-submit {
  background: var(--accent);
  border: none;
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-form-next:hover, .btn-form-submit:hover {
  background: #ff7250;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* RESPONSIVE TIMELINE ADJUSTMENTS */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why-grid, .industries-grid, .tech-grid, .pricing-grid, .blog-grid, .careers-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .tech-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .process-step {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .tech-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* =============================================
   SERVICES DROPDOWN NAVIGATION MENU
============================================= */
.nav-links li.dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.dropdown-trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.dropdown-trigger .arrow {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-links li.dropdown:hover .dropdown-trigger .arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  width: 240px;
  max-height: 400px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 1000;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.nav-links li.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  text-align: left;
}
.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
body.light-theme .dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* Scrollbar styling for dropdown menu */
.dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}
.dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Mobile dropdown adjustments */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-links li.dropdown {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: none;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding-left: 20px;
    display: none; /* toggled via JS if needed, or static list */
  }
}

/* =============================================
   MOBILE MENU DROPDOWN ACCORDION
============================================= */
.mobile-dropdown {
  width: 100%;
}
.mobile-dropdown-trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 12px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}
.mobile-dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 0 10px 16px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.mobile-dropdown-menu.open {
  display: flex;
}
.mobile-dropdown-menu a {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--ink-muted) !important;
  padding: 4px 0 !important;
  display: block;
}
.mobile-dropdown-trigger .arrow {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.mobile-dropdown-trigger.active .arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}