@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Bebas+Neue&family=DM+Serif+Display:ital@0;1&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Space+Mono:wght@400;700&display=swap');
*,*::before,*::after{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
:root{--ink:#130c07;--ink2:#1b1209;--ink3:#221609;--orange:#e8641a;--orange2:#ff8533;--white:#ffffff;--offwhite:#e8e2d8;--mute:#8a7d70;--hairline:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);--card-grad:linear-gradient(160deg,#2a1508 0%,#1b0e06 60%,rgba(232,100,26,.15) 100%);}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}

/* ── Preloader / loading screen ──
   Default experience: brand name typed out letter-by-letter over a
   glowing orange blob that blends softly in and out of the dark
   background, with a thin loading bar underneath. If an admin uploads
   their own preloader image/GIF, that replaces the typed brand name but
   keeps the same glowing backdrop and bar for a consistent, professional
   welcome. */
.il-preloader{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:99999;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:opacity .6s ease;
  opacity:1;
}
.il-preloader.il-preloader-hide{opacity:0;pointer-events:none;}
.il-preloader-glow{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  contain:layout paint;
  filter:blur(60px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at 42% 46%, rgba(255,133,51,.6) 0%, rgba(232,100,26,.28) 42%, transparent 74%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 46% 42% at 62% 58%, rgba(232,100,26,.6) 0%, rgba(140,50,10,.22) 45%, transparent 76%);
  animation:ilPreloaderGlow 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ilPreloaderGlow{
  0%{opacity:.4;transform:scale(1) translate(0,0);}
  50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.22) translate(2%,-2%);}
  100%{opacity:.4;transform:scale(1) translate(0,0);}
}
.il-preloader-bubble-layer{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;}
.il-preloader-bubble{
  position:absolute;bottom:-30px;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
  background:rgba(40,24,12,.55);
  border:1px solid rgba(232,100,26,.3);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:3px 10px;
  font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;
  font-size:9.5px;color:var(--offwhite);
  white-space:nowrap;
  opacity:0;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px 2px rgba(232,100,26,.35);
  animation:ilPreloaderBubbleRise linear forwards;
}
@keyframes ilPreloaderBubbleRise{
  0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(0) scale(.8);}
  10%{opacity:.85;}
  85%{opacity:.7;}
  100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-70vh) scale(1.05);}
}
.il-preloader-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:22px;
  padding:0 24px;
}
.il-preloader-img{
  max-width:min(220px,55vw);max-height:min(220px,55vh);
  width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;
  animation:ilPreloaderPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ilPreloaderPulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1;}50%{transform:scale(.94);opacity:.85;}}
.il-preloader-brand{
  display:flex;align-items:center;
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(30px,7vw,52px);
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:var(--white);
  min-height:1.2em;
}
.il-preloader-type{white-space:nowrap;}
.il-preloader-cursor{
  display:inline-block;width:3px;height:.9em;margin-left:4px;
  background:var(--orange);
  animation:ilPreloaderCursor .8s step-end infinite;
}
@keyframes ilPreloaderCursor{0%,100%{opacity:1;}50%{opacity:0;}}
.il-preloader-bar{
  width:min(220px,50vw);height:3px;border-radius:99px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);overflow:hidden;
}
.il-preloader-bar-fill{
  height:100%;width:0%;border-radius:99px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--orange),var(--orange2));
  transition:width .25s ease;
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .il-preloader-glow,.il-preloader-img,.il-preloader-cursor{animation:none;}
  .il-preloader-bubble{display:none;}
}
body{background:var(--ink);color:var(--white);font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden;}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
ul{list-style:none;}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}

/* Label */
.label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:15px;color:var(--offwhite);margin-bottom:18px;}
.label::before{content:"✦";color:var(--orange);font-size:13px;}

/* Pill Button */
.btn-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;background:var(--orange);border-radius:999px;padding:14px 24px 14px 28px;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:500;color:var(--white);cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:background .3s,transform .3s;white-space:nowrap;}
.btn-pill:hover{background:var(--orange2);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn-pill .arrow{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--white);margin-left:16px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;}
.btn-pill .arrow svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--orange);}
.btn-outline{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:14px 28px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);border-radius:999px;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;transition:border-color .3s,background .3s;cursor:pointer;background:transparent;color:var(--white);}
.btn-outline:hover{border-color:var(--orange);background:rgba(232,100,26,.08);}

/* Nav */
header.site-header{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;padding:22px 0;transition:background .4s,padding .4s;}
header.site-header.scrolled{background:rgba(19,12,7,.97);padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);}
.nav{width:min(1300px,94%);margin-inline:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;}
.logo{font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:26px;letter-spacing:.04em;line-height:1;}
.logo span{color:var(--orange);}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:34px;align-items:center;}
.nav-links a{font-size:15px;font-weight:500;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);transition:color .25s;padding-bottom:3px;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:var(--white);border-bottom-color:var(--orange);}
.menu-btn{display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:0;}
.menu-btn .oval{width:46px;height:30px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--orange);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;padding:6px 9px;}
.menu-btn .oval span{display:block;width:100%;height:1.5px;background:var(--white);border-radius:2px;transition:all .3s;}
.menu-btn.open .oval span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(5.5px) rotate(45deg);}
.menu-btn.open .oval span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
.menu-btn.open .oval span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-5.5px) rotate(-45deg);}
.mobile-overlay{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;top:70px;z-index:999;background:var(--ink);flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:32px;padding:40px 0;}
.mobile-overlay.open{display:flex;}
.mobile-overlay a{font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:40px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);transition:opacity .2s,color .2s;}
.mobile-overlay a:hover{color:var(--orange);opacity:1;}
.mobile-overlay .m-cta{font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:15px;margin-top:10px;}
@media(max-width:860px){.nav-links{display:none;}.menu-btn{display:flex;}.nav>.btn-pill{display:none!important;}}
@media(min-width:861px){.hero-cta-desktop-off{display:none!important;}}
@media(max-width:860px){
  header.site-header.not-sticky{position:absolute;}
}

/* ═══ HERO — content overlays directly on the portrait, split left/right on desktop ═══ */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:100px 0 60px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--ink);
}
/* Animated ambient glow — three independently-drifting radial blobs that
   roam across the full hero area, continuously reshaping and blending into
   the dark background with no hard edges (heavy blur + soft transparent
   falloff on every gradient stop). */
.hero-glow{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
  overflow:hidden;
  filter:blur(50px);
  opacity:var(--glow-intensity, 1);
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 30%,
    rgba(232,100,26,.85) 0%, rgba(140,50,10,.4) 45%, transparent 78%);
  animation:glowDriftMain calc(30s * var(--glow-speed-mult, 1)) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-play-state:paused;
}
.hero-glow::before,
.hero-glow::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
}
/* GPU layer promotion (will-change) and the drift animation are only switched
   on while the hero is actually in the viewport (toggled in main.js). Leaving
   a blurred, blended, infinitely-animating layer permanently "will-change"
   is what caused the torn/ghosted repaint artifact on some Android Chrome
   builds further down the page — this keeps that cost fully off-screen. */
.hero.in-view .hero-glow{animation-play-state:running;will-change:transform;}
.hero.in-view .hero-glow::before,
.hero.in-view .hero-glow::after{will-change:transform,opacity;animation-play-state:running;}
.hero-glow::before{
  width:65%;height:65%;
  top:-15%;left:-10%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(255,150,60,1) 0%, rgba(232,100,26,.5) 40%, transparent 74%);
  animation:glowDriftA calc(24s * var(--glow-speed-mult, 1)) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-play-state:paused;
}
.hero-glow::after{
  width:60%;height:60%;
  bottom:-20%;right:-8%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(232,100,26,.95) 0%, rgba(140,50,10,.45) 42%, transparent 76%);
  animation:glowDriftB calc(21s * var(--glow-speed-mult, 1)) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-play-state:paused;
}
@keyframes glowDriftMain{
  0%{  transform:translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  22%{ transform:translate(6%,8%) scale(1.12); }
  41%{ transform:translate(-8%,3%) scale(0.95); }
  63%{ transform:translate(4%,-9%) scale(1.08); }
  82%{ transform:translate(-5%,-4%) scale(1); }
  100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes glowDriftA{
  0%{  transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);      opacity:.9; }
  18%{ transform:translate(18%,12%) scale(1.2); opacity:1; }
  38%{ transform:translate(6%,26%) scale(0.85); opacity:.75;}
  57%{ transform:translate(-14%,10%) scale(1.15);opacity:.95;}
  78%{ transform:translate(-6%,-8%) scale(0.9); opacity:.8; }
  100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);       opacity:.9; }
}
@keyframes glowDriftB{
  0%{  transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);       opacity:.85;}
  25%{ transform:translate(-16%,-10%) scale(0.9);opacity:1;  }
  47%{ transform:translate(-4%,-22%) scale(1.18);opacity:.7; }
  69%{ transform:translate(12%,-6%) scale(0.95); opacity:.9; }
  88%{ transform:translate(5%,10%) scale(1.1);  opacity:.8; }
  100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);        opacity:.85;}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero-glow,.hero-glow::before,.hero-glow::after{animation:none;}
}

.hero-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:5;
  width:min(1300px,94%);
  margin-inline:auto;
}

.hero-hi{
  font-size:16px;color:var(--offwhite);margin:0 0 2px;letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-align:left;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);animation:fadeUp .7s .2s ease forwards;
}

/* Name + portrait share one grid cell — guaranteed overlap */
.hero-overlap{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-areas:"stack";
}
.hero-name-wrap{
  grid-area:stack;
  justify-self:stretch;
  align-self:start;
  z-index:2;
  overflow:visible;
  width:100%;
  line-height:0.86;
  text-align:center;
}
.hero-name{
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(72px,24vw,170px);
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  color:var(--white);
  display:block;
  transform:translateY(100%);
  animation:slideUp .9s .4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
}

.hero-portrait-wrap{
  grid-area:stack;
  justify-self:center;
  align-self:center;
  z-index:4;
  position:relative;
  width:min(500px, 88vw);
  margin-top:-15%;
  opacity:0;
  animation:fadeIn 1s .7s ease forwards, heroFloat 5s ease-in-out 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes heroFloat{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}
  50%{transform:translateY(-8px);}
}
.hero-portrait-wrap.portrait-small{ width:min(400px, 76vw); }
.hero-portrait-wrap.portrait-large{ width:min(600px, 96vw); }

.hero-portrait-wrap img{
  width:100%;display:block;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 22px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.55));
}

/* LEFT overlay — trust line, headline, CTA. Mobile: normal flow, slight pull-up onto image. Desktop: absolute on the image. */
.hero-overlay-left{
  position:relative;
  margin-top:-22px;
  z-index:6;
  text-align:center;
  padding:0 4%;
}
.ov-trust{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
  font-size:12.5px;color:var(--offwhite);margin:0 0 8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,var(--glass-opacity,.45));
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:6px 16px;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:fadeUp .7s 1.1s ease forwards;
}
.ov-trust .star{color:var(--orange);margin-right:3px;}
.ov-trust strong{color:var(--white);font-weight:700;}
.hero-overlay-left .hero-statement{
  font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;
  font-size:clamp(23px,5.5vw,34px);
  line-height:1.22;margin-bottom:16px;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);animation:fadeUp .8s 1.3s ease forwards;
}
.hero-overlay-left .hero-statement em{color:var(--orange);font-style:italic;}
.hero-overlay-left .btn-pill{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);animation:fadeUp .8s 1.5s ease forwards;
}

/* RIGHT overlay — avatars + satisfaction text. Desktop only. */
.hero-overlay-right{ display:none; }

/* Fallback stack — used only when no photo is uploaded yet */
.hero-fallback-stack{
  margin-top:16px;text-align:left;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:18px;
}
.hero-fallback-stack .hero-statement{
  font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:clamp(21px,4vw,36px);line-height:1.25;
}
.hero-fallback-stack .hero-statement em{color:var(--orange);font-style:italic;}

.hero-trust-inline{
  display:inline-flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;gap:10px;
}
.hero-trust-inline .avatars{display:flex;align-items:center;}
.hero-trust-inline .avatars img,
.hero-trust-inline .avatars .arrow-circle{
  width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid var(--ink);margin-left:-9px;display:block;object-fit:cover;background:var(--ink3);
}
.hero-trust-inline .avatars img:first-child{margin-left:0;}
.hero-trust-inline .avatars .arrow-circle{background:var(--white);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.hero-trust-inline .avatars .arrow-circle svg{width:11px;height:11px;color:var(--orange);}
.hero-trust-inline .label{font-size:14px;color:var(--offwhite);}
.hero-trust-inline .label strong{color:var(--white);}
.hero-trust-inline .star{color:var(--orange);margin-right:3px;}

@keyframes slideUp{to{transform:translateY(0);}}
@keyframes fadeUp{to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}
@keyframes fadeIn{to{opacity:1;}}

@media(max-width:600px){
  .hero{padding:80px 0 50px;}
}

/* ═══ DESKTOP — bigger scale, portrait moved up, left/right overlay split on the image ═══ */
@media(min-width:960px){
  .hero{padding:130px 0 50px;}
  .hero-hi{font-size:20px;}
  .hero-name{font-size:clamp(160px,20vw,320px);}
  .hero-overlap{margin-top:-18px;}
  .hero-portrait-wrap{width:min(680px,46vw);}
  .hero-portrait-wrap.portrait-small{ width:min(560px,38vw); }
  .hero-portrait-wrap.portrait-large{ width:min(800px,56vw); }

  .hero-overlay-left{
    position:absolute;
    left:0;right:auto;bottom:2%;
    width:380px;
    margin-top:0;
    text-align:left;padding:0;
  }
  .ov-trust{font-size:14px;margin-bottom:12px;}
  .hero-overlay-left .hero-statement{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);text-align:left;margin-bottom:22px;}

  .hero-overlay-right{
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;
    position:absolute;
    z-index:7;
    right:0;bottom:6%;
    width:260px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(160%);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:20px;
    box-shadow:0 20px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(232,100,26,.1);
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);
    animation:fadeUp .8s 1.6s ease forwards;
  }
  .hero-overlay-right .avatars{display:flex;align-items:center;}
  .hero-overlay-right .avatars img,
  .hero-overlay-right .avatars .arrow-circle{
    width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;
    border:2px solid var(--ink);margin-left:-9px;object-fit:cover;background:var(--ink3);
  }
  .hero-overlay-right .avatars img:first-child{margin-left:0;}
  .hero-overlay-right .avatars .arrow-circle{background:var(--white);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
  .hero-overlay-right .avatars .arrow-circle svg{width:11px;height:11px;color:var(--orange);}
  .hero-overlay-right p{font-size:13px;color:var(--offwhite);line-height:1.55;margin:0;}
}

@media(min-width:1200px){
  .hero-overlay-right{right:2%;}
}

/* Stats strip */
.stat-strip{border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);padding:18px 0;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink2);}
.stat-track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:scrollLeft 32s linear infinite;}
.stat-track .item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:17px;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--offwhite);padding-right:20px;white-space:nowrap;}
.stat-track .item .gem{color:var(--orange);font-size:14px;}

/* Hero marquee — bolder, bigger treatment matching the big banner's energy */
.hero-marquee-strip{
  border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding:22px 0;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink2);
}
.hero-marquee-track .item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;
  font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(22px,3.2vw,34px);
  letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--offwhite);
  padding-right:28px;white-space:nowrap;
}
.hero-marquee-track .item .gem{color:var(--orange);font-size:clamp(18px,2.4vw,26px);}
@keyframes scrollLeft{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* Sections */
.section{padding:100px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);isolation:isolate;}
.wrap{width:min(1300px,94%);margin-inline:auto;}
@media(max-width:700px){.section{padding:70px 0;}}

/* About */
.about-stmt{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:clamp(21px,3.2vw,34px);text-align:center;line-height:1.5;max-width:820px;margin-inline:auto;font-weight:400;}
.about-stmt em{color:var(--orange);font-style:italic;}

/* Brand name shimmer — animated gradient sweep */
.brand-shimmer{
  font-style:italic;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--orange) 0%,#ffb877 25%,var(--orange) 50%,#ffb877 75%,var(--orange) 100%);
  background-size:200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  animation:shimmerMove 4s linear infinite;
  font-weight:600;
}
@keyframes shimmerMove{
  0%{background-position:0% center;}
  100%{background-position:200% center;}
}

/* Role title highlight — subtle bold emphasis, not a full color to keep it readable */
.hl-role{
  color:var(--white);
  font-weight:700;
  font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;
  font-style:normal;
  position:relative;
}

/* Services — animated feature-image cards */
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:26px;}
@media(max-width:760px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

.svc-card{
  display:block;text-decoration:none;color:var(--white);
  background:var(--card-grad);border:1px solid var(--hairline);border-radius:20px;
  overflow:hidden;position:relative;
  transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),border-color .4s,box-shadow .4s;
}
.svc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:rgba(232,100,26,.45);box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(232,100,26,.2),0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.4);}

/* Feature image / icon tile */
.svc-card-media{
  position:relative;height:172px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 28% 22%,rgba(232,100,26,.22),transparent 62%),var(--ink3);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.svc-card-glow{
  position:absolute;width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(232,100,26,.55) 0%,transparent 72%);
  opacity:.35;transition:opacity .5s,transform .6s;pointer-events:none;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card-glow{opacity:.7;transform:scale(1.15);}
.svc-card-icon{position:relative;z-index:2;width:66px;height:66px;color:var(--offwhite);animation:svcIconFloat 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;transition:filter .4s;}
.svc-card-icon svg{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card-icon{filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(232,100,26,.5));}
@keyframes svcIconFloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}50%{transform:translateY(-8px);}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.svc-card-icon{animation:none;}}

.svc-card-body{padding:28px 28px 30px;}
.svc-card-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:14px;}
.svc-num{font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--mute);}
.svc-name{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:10px;}
.svc-desc{color:var(--mute);font-size:15px;max-width:560px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.svc-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}
.svc-tag{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 16px;font-size:13px;color:var(--offwhite);transition:border-color .3s,color .3s;}
.svc-card:hover .svc-tag{border-color:rgba(232,100,26,.4);color:var(--white);}
.svc-arrow{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;transition:background .3s,transform .3s;}
.svc-arrow svg{width:14px;height:14px;}
.svc-card:hover .svc-arrow{background:var(--orange);transform:rotate(45deg);}

/* Project grid */
.proj-section-label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-bottom:28px;margin-top:10px;}
.proj-section-label span{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:22px;white-space:nowrap;}
.proj-section-label::after{content:"";flex:1;height:1px;background:var(--hairline);}
.proj-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;}
@media(max-width:900px){.proj-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:560px){.proj-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.proj-card{background:var(--ink3);border:1px solid var(--hairline);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .35s,border-color .35s;text-decoration:none;color:var(--white);}
.proj-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(232,100,26,.4);}
.proj-card-img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;display:block;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);}
.proj-card-img.no-img{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;color:var(--mute);padding:20px;text-align:center;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:var(--ink2);}
.proj-card-body{padding:20px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.type-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:12px;}
.type-badge.plugin{background:rgba(232,100,26,.15);color:var(--orange);border:1px solid rgba(232,100,26,.3);}
.type-badge.theme{background:rgba(130,195,160,.12);color:#82c3a0;border:1px solid rgba(130,195,160,.3);}
.proj-card-title{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:8px;line-height:1.25;}
.proj-card-desc{font-size:13px;color:var(--mute);flex:1;margin-bottom:14px;}
.proj-card-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--orange);transition:gap .25s;}
.proj-card:hover .proj-card-link{gap:12px;}
.proj-card-link svg{width:12px;height:12px;}
.stack-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:6px;}
.stack-pill{font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;padding:5px 12px;border:1px solid var(--hairline);border-radius:999px;color:var(--mute);}

/* Testimonials — carousel with side nav, glow card, progress counter, PC-balanced layout */
.testi-slider{
  position:relative;
  max-width:640px;margin-inline:auto;
}
.testi-card{
  position:relative;
  background:var(--card-grad);
  border:1px solid rgba(232,100,26,.18);
  border-radius:22px;
  padding:44px 62px 36px;
  width:100%;
  min-height:280px;
  transition:opacity .35s ease,transform .35s ease,border-color .4s;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.testi-card:hover{border-color:rgba(232,100,26,.4);}
/* Static soft glow (no animation/blur-on-blur stacking, so it can't
   reproduce the Android repaint glitch fixed on the hero) */
.testi-glow{
  position:absolute;inset:-2px;border-radius:inherit;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 15% 0%,rgba(232,100,26,.28),transparent 55%),
             radial-gradient(90% 70% at 100% 100%,rgba(232,100,26,.18),transparent 60%);
  filter:blur(22px);opacity:.6;
}
.testi-quote{
  position:absolute;top:26px;right:30px;
  width:34px;height:34px;color:rgba(232,100,26,.18);
}
.testi-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:20px;gap:16px;}
.testi-rating-block{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:10px;}
.testi-rating{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:38px;line-height:1;}
.testi-stars{color:#f5a623;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:2px;}

/* Feature-image avatar (falls back to initials badge if the photo fails) */
.testi-avatar-wrap{position:relative;width:52px;height:52px;flex-shrink:0;}
.testi-avatar{
  position:relative;
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:var(--testi-grad, linear-gradient(150deg,var(--orange),#7a3a10));
  border:2px solid rgba(232,100,26,.5);
  box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(232,100,26,.3);
  font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--white);
  font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.testi-avatar-initials{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.testi-avatar-img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;
  border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s ease;z-index:2;
}
.testi-avatar-img.loaded{opacity:1;}
.testi-avatar-flag{position:absolute;bottom:-3px;right:-3px;font-size:16px;line-height:1;background:var(--ink);border-radius:50%;padding:2px;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--ink);}
.testi-text{
  font-size:16px;color:var(--offwhite);line-height:1.7;
  height:82px; /* fixed, not min — 3 lines at this size, every time */
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:3;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.testi-footer{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;margin-top:26px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);}
.testi-footer-info{flex:1;min-width:0;}
.testi-client{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:19px;margin-bottom:4px;}
.testi-role{font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;color:var(--mute);line-height:1.5;}

.testi-nav{
  position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ink3);border:1px solid var(--hairline);
  cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:background .3s,border-color .3s,transform .2s;
  flex-shrink:0;z-index:5;
}
.testi-nav-prev{left:12px;}
.testi-nav-next{right:12px;}
.testi-nav:hover{background:var(--orange);border-color:var(--orange);transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.06);}
.testi-nav svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--white);}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .testi-card{padding:66px 16px 26px;}
  .testi-nav{width:34px;height:34px;top:28px;transform:none;}
  .testi-nav:hover{transform:scale(1.06);}
  .testi-nav-prev{left:14px;}
  .testi-nav-next{right:14px;}
}

/* Progress counter — clearer than 25 individual dots on a small screen */
.testi-progress-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;max-width:640px;margin:26px auto 0;}
.testi-progress{flex:1;height:4px;border-radius:99px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);overflow:hidden;}
.testi-progress-fill{height:100%;background:var(--orange);border-radius:99px;transition:width .4s ease;}
.testi-count{font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--mute);white-space:nowrap;}

.testi-dots{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:16px;max-width:640px;margin-inline:auto;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;padding:2px;}
.testi-dots::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
.testi-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:0;flex-shrink:0;transition:background .3s,width .3s;}
.testi-dot.active{background:var(--orange);width:22px;border-radius:5px;}


/* Marquee banner */
.work-banner{overflow:hidden;padding:28px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);}
.banner-track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:scrollLeft 22s linear infinite;}
.banner-track .bword{font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(60px,10vw,120px);letter-spacing:.02em;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:2px rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding-right:40px;white-space:nowrap;}
.banner-track .bword.filled{color:var(--white);-webkit-text-stroke:0;}
.banner-track .bstar{color:var(--orange);font-size:clamp(40px,6vw,70px);padding:0 24px;align-self:center;}

/* Contact form */
.contact-wrap{max-width:680px;margin-inline:auto;}
.form-progress{margin-bottom:34px;}
.progress-bar{height:5px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:999px;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:10px;}
.progress-fill{height:100%;background:var(--orange);border-radius:999px;transition:width .5s ease;}
.progress-label{font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--mute);}
.form-step{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:22px;}
.form-step.active{display:flex;}
.field-line{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
.field-line label{font-size:15px;color:var(--offwhite);}
.field-line input,.field-line textarea{background:transparent;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding:12px 0;color:var(--white);font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:16px;width:100%;transition:border-color .3s;}
.field-line input:focus,.field-line textarea:focus{outline:none;border-bottom-color:var(--orange);}
.field-line select{background:var(--ink2);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:8px;padding:12px;color:var(--white);font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14px;width:100%;}
.field-line textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:90px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:8px;padding:12px;margin-top:4px;}
.form-nav{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-top:10px;}

/* Footer */
footer{background:var(--ink2);padding:70px 0 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
footer > .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.footer-glow{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  filter:blur(60px);
  opacity:.85;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 82% 85%,
    rgba(232,100,26,.7) 0%, rgba(140,50,10,.3) 45%, transparent 78%);
  animation:footerGlowMain 9s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-play-state:paused; /* only runs while the footer is in view — see main.js */
}
.footer-glow::before,
.footer-glow::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
}
.footer-glow::before{
  width:46%;height:60%;
  bottom:-10%;right:2%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(255,150,60,.9) 0%, rgba(232,100,26,.4) 42%, transparent 74%);
  animation:footerGlowA 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.footer-glow::after{
  width:34%;height:44%;
  bottom:6%;right:34%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(232,100,26,.85) 0%, rgba(140,50,10,.35) 42%, transparent 76%);
  animation:footerGlowB 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
footer.in-view .footer-glow,
footer.in-view .footer-glow::before,
footer.in-view .footer-glow::after{animation-play-state:running;will-change:transform,opacity;}
@keyframes footerGlowMain{
  0%,100%{ opacity:.6; transform:scale(1); }
  50%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1.14); }
}
@keyframes footerGlowA{
  0%,100%{ transform:translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  50%{ transform:translate(-6%,-10%) scale(1.12); }
}
@keyframes footerGlowB{
  0%,100%{ transform:translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  50%{ transform:translate(8%,-6%) scale(1.08); }
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .footer-glow,.footer-glow::before,.footer-glow::after{animation:none;}
  .footer-glow{opacity:.7;}
}
.footer-cta{text-align:left;margin-bottom:60px;}
.footer-cta h2{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:clamp(26px,3.5vw,42px);margin-bottom:14px;}
.slots{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:14px;color:var(--mute);margin-bottom:22px;}
.footer-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px 60px;padding:50px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);}
.footer-cols h5{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:18px;}
.footer-cols a{display:block;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);font-size:15px;margin-bottom:12px;transition:color .25s;}
.footer-cols a:hover{color:var(--white);}
.socials{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:10px;}
.socials a{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:13px;color:var(--offwhite);font-weight:700;transition:border-color .3s,background .3s;}
.socials a:hover{border-color:var(--orange);background:rgba(232,100,26,.15);}
.contact-sys a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:15px;margin-bottom:14px;transition:color .25s;}
.contact-sys a:hover{color:var(--white);}
.contact-sys a .ico{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;}
.contact-sys a .ico svg{width:15px;height:15px;}
.footer-brand{text-align:center;overflow:hidden;padding:20px 0 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);}
.footer-brand-text{font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(60px,18vw,200px);letter-spacing:.04em;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,.07),transparent);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;line-height:.85;}
.footer-bottom{text-align:center;padding:20px;font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;color:var(--mute);border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);}
@media(max-width:700px){.footer-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* Inner page hero */
.inner-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:100px 0 0;min-height:auto;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--ink);}
.inner-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 800px 500px at 50% 0%,rgba(232,100,26,.38),rgba(140,50,8,.18) 40%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;}
.inner-hero-body{position:relative;z-index:5;width:min(1300px,94%);margin-inline:auto;padding-bottom:60px;}
.inner-hero-body h1{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:clamp(30px,5.5vw,60px);line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:14px;}
.inner-hero-body p.lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:16px;max-width:580px;margin-top:12px;}
.inner-hero-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:26px;}
.inner-hero-tags .tag{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 18px;font-size:13px;color:var(--offwhite);}
.inner-hero-img-box{width:min(540px,100%);margin:0 auto 28px;background:var(--ink3);border-radius:14px;border:1px solid rgba(232,100,26,.2);padding:22px;}
.code-mock{font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;line-height:1.8;color:var(--mute);}
.code-mock .c-kw{color:#e8641a;}.code-mock .c-str{color:#82c3a0;}.code-mock .c-val{color:#8fb4d8;}.code-mock .c-com{color:rgba(255,255,255,.25);}

/* Single project */
.proj-hero-img{width:100%;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--hairline);margin-bottom:46px;}
.proj-hero-img img{width:100%;display:block;}
.features-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:28px;}
@media(max-width:640px){.features-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.feat-item{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;padding:18px;border:1px solid var(--hairline);border-radius:10px;background:var(--ink3);}
.feat-item .ico{font-size:20px;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;}
.feat-item h4{font-size:14px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;}
.feat-item p{font-size:13px;color:var(--mute);line-height:1.55;}
.gallery-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:16px;}
.gal-item{display:block;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--hairline);aspect-ratio:3/2;}
.gal-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .4s;}
.gal-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.05);}

/* Process cards — service pages (same animate/glow language as the homepage service cards) */
.process-cards{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;}
.proc-card{
  background:var(--card-grad);border:1px solid rgba(232,100,26,.15);border-radius:16px;padding:30px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),border-color .4s,box-shadow .4s;
}
.proc-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-30px;right:-30px;width:160px;height:160px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(232,100,26,.10);pointer-events:none;transition:background .4s;}
.proc-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 15% 15%,rgba(232,100,26,.16),transparent 55%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s;
}
.proc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:rgba(232,100,26,.45);box-shadow:0 22px 54px rgba(232,100,26,.18),0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.35);}
.proc-card:hover::before{opacity:1;}
.proc-card:hover::after{background:rgba(232,100,26,.18);}
.proc-card:hover .proc-icon{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(232,100,26,.55));}
.proc-num{font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--mute);margin-bottom:12px;}
.proc-icon{font-size:34px;margin-bottom:12px;display:inline-block;transition:transform .4s,filter .4s;}
.proc-title{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:clamp(18px,2.5vw,26px);margin-bottom:10px;}
.proc-desc{color:var(--mute);font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.proc-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}
.proc-tag{border:1px solid rgba(232,100,26,.4);border-radius:999px;padding:5px 14px;font-size:12px;color:var(--orange);transition:background .3s,transform .3s;}
.proc-tag.filled{background:rgba(232,100,26,.12);}
.proc-card:hover .proc-tag{transform:translateY(-1px);}
/* Reveal-in stagger so cards cascade in one after another instead of popping together */
.process-cards .reveal:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.05s;}
.process-cards .reveal:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.14s;}
.process-cards .reveal:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.23s;}
.process-cards .reveal:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.32s;}

/* FAQ */
.faq{max-width:740px;}
.faq-item{border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);}
.faq-q{width:100%;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;padding:24px 0;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;color:var(--white);}
.faq-q .plus{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;position:relative;}
.faq-q .plus::before,.faq-q .plus::after{content:"";position:absolute;background:var(--white);}
.faq-q .plus::before{width:10px;height:1px;}
.faq-q .plus::after{width:1px;height:10px;transition:transform .3s,opacity .3s;}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .plus::after{transform:rotate(90deg);opacity:0;}
.faq-item.open .faq-q{color:var(--orange);}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s ease;}
.faq-a p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);font-size:14.5px;padding-bottom:22px;max-width:620px;}

/* Scroll to top */
#scrollTop{position:fixed;bottom:28px;right:28px;z-index:900;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange);border:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .3s,transform .3s;}
#scrollTop.show{opacity:1;pointer-events:all;}
#scrollTop:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
#scrollTop svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:#fff;}

/* Reveal */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease;}
/* Diagnostic only — visit the site with ?noreveal=1 in the URL to bypass
   the scroll fade-in entirely (main.js adds this body class when it sees
   that flag). Everything just appears instantly, no animation. This isn't
   a fix, it's a test: if the glitch stops happening with this on, we've
   confirmed the fade-in transition is the trigger. */
body.il-no-reveal .reveal{opacity:1 !important;transform:none !important;transition:none !important;}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*{animation:none!important;transition:none!important;}}

/* ── Blog grid ── */
.blog-home-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;}
@media(max-width:900px){.blog-home-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:560px){.blog-home-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.blog-card-home{background:var(--ink3);border:1px solid var(--hairline);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;text-decoration:none;color:var(--white);transition:transform .35s,border-color .35s;}
.blog-card-home:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(232,100,26,.4);}
.blog-card-img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;background-size:cover;background-position:center;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);}
.blog-card-body{padding:20px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
.blog-cat{font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);}
.blog-card-body h3{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:19px;line-height:1.3;flex:1;}
.blog-card-body p{font-size:13px;color:var(--mute);line-height:1.6;}
.blog-meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;color:var(--mute);margin-top:4px;}

/* ── Pagination ── */
.page-numbers{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid var(--hairline);border-radius:8px;margin:2px;font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--mute);transition:all .25s;}
.page-numbers.current,.page-numbers:hover{background:var(--orange);border-color:var(--orange);color:var(--white);}
.page-numbers.prev,.page-numbers.next{width:auto;padding:0 16px;}

/* ── Geo-greeting popup ── */
.il-greet-popup{
  position:fixed;
  bottom:24px;left:24px;
  z-index:2000;
  max-width:340px;
  background:var(--card-grad);
  border:1px solid rgba(232,100,26,.3);
  border-radius:16px;
  padding:20px 44px 20px 20px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(20px) scale(.96);
  transition:opacity .4s ease,transform .4s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.il-greet-popup.show{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events:auto;
}
.il-greet-emoji{font-size:24px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.il-greet-text{font-size:14px;color:var(--offwhite);line-height:1.55;margin:0;}
.il-greet-close{
  position:absolute;top:10px;right:12px;
  background:none;border:none;color:var(--mute);
  font-size:20px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;padding:4px;
  transition:color .25s;
}
.il-greet-close:hover{color:var(--white);}
@media(max-width:500px){
  .il-greet-popup{left:16px;right:16px;bottom:16px;max-width:none;}
}

/* ── Reverse rain — glowing tech bubbles rising in the hero background only ── */
.hero-bubble-layer{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-bubble{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:-40px;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
  background:rgba(40,24,12,.55);
  border:1px solid rgba(232,100,26,.28);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:4px 11px;
  font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;
  font-size:10.5px;color:var(--offwhite);
  white-space:nowrap;
  opacity:0;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px 2px rgba(232,100,26,.32); /* static glow — no per-frame repaint cost */
  animation:bubbleRise linear forwards;
}
@keyframes bubbleRise{
  0%{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(0) scale(.8); }
  8%{ opacity:.8; }
  88%{ opacity:.75; }
  100%{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(-620px) scale(1.05); }
}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .hero-bubble{font-size:9.5px;padding:3px 9px;}
}

/* ── Cloud/smoke wave — blends the BOTTOM of the portrait into the dark page
     background. Sits behind all hero text (lower z-index than overlays). ── */
.hero-cloud-wave{
  position:absolute;
  left:0;right:0;bottom:0;
  height:var(--cloud-height,30%);
  overflow:hidden;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:1;
}
/* Base fade — this is what actually blends the photo into the dark background */
.hero-cloud-wave::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, var(--ink) 92%);
}
.cloud-layer{
  position:absolute;
  left:-30%;right:-30%;bottom:-20%;
  height:160%;
  display:block;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 42% 55% at 18% 58%, rgba(255,133,51,.6) 0%, rgba(232,100,26,.26) 45%, transparent 75%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 38% 50% at 48% 42%, rgba(232,100,26,.55) 0%, rgba(140,50,10,.24) 45%, transparent 75%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 46% 60% at 76% 55%, rgba(255,133,51,.5) 0%, rgba(232,100,26,.22) 45%, transparent 75%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 42% at 95% 42%, rgba(19,12,7,.55) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter:blur(20px);
  animation:cloudDrift var(--cloud-speed,10s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-play-state:paused; /* only runs while .hero has .in-view — see below */
}
/* This blurred, animated layer was running forever regardless of scroll
   position (never paused off-screen like hero-glow was fixed to do) —
   a standing composited+blurred+animating layer left running the whole
   time a visitor is on the page is exactly the kind of thing that causes
   torn/ghosted repaints on scroll further down the page. Tying it to the
   same .hero.in-view toggle used for the glow fixes that for good. */
.hero.in-view .cloud-layer{animation-play-state:running;will-change:transform;}
.cloud-layer-2{
  opacity:.6;
  animation-duration:calc(var(--cloud-speed,10s) * 1.5);
  animation-direction:reverse;
  filter:blur(24px);
}
@keyframes cloudDrift{
  0%,100%{ transform:translateX(0) translateY(0); }
  50%{ transform:translateX(-7%) translateY(-3%); }
}