/* =========================================================
   Silicon Overdrive — editorial warm
   Palette
     --cream      #F4EFE6   page bg
     --cream-2    #EDE5D5   panels
     --cream-3    #E2D7C0   borders, soft fills
     --ink        #1A1612   primary text
     --ink-soft   #3B342C
     --muted      #8A7A6A
     --orange     #FF5C28   primary accent
     --orange-2   #E84A18   hover / pressed
     --pop        #FFD7C4   tints
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --cream:#F4EFE6;
  --cream-2:#EDE5D5;
  --cream-3:#E2D7C0;
  --ink:#1A1612;
  --ink-soft:#3B342C;
  --muted:#8A7A6A;
  --orange:#FF5C28;
  --orange-2:#E84A18;
  --pop:#FFD7C4;

  --serif:"Instrument Serif", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans:"Geist","Inter","Helvetica Neue",sans-serif;
  --mono:"JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;

  --maxw:1320px;
  --pad:clamp(20px, 4vw, 64px);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
html, body{background:var(--cream); color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--sans); font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}
body{overflow-x:hidden}
::selection{background:var(--orange); color:var(--cream)}
a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit; color:inherit; background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer}
img{max-width:100%; display:block}

/* Anchor offset so sticky topbar doesn't cover section titles */
section[id]{scroll-margin-top:80px}
.hero{scroll-margin-top:0}

/* Keyboard focus — visible orange ring (only on keyboard, not on click) */
:focus{outline:0}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--orange); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:4px}
.btn:focus-visible, .nav a:focus-visible, .brand:focus-visible{outline-offset:4px}
.tl-node:focus-visible, .card-tile:focus-visible, .sdlc-mode button:focus-visible,
.faq-q:focus-visible, .svc:focus-visible, .proj:focus-visible{outline-offset:2px}

/* Honour reduced-motion: kill heavy animations, keep state changes instant */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *, *::before, *::after{
    animation-duration:.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count:1 !important;
    transition-duration:.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior:auto !important;
  }
  .reveal{opacity:1; transform:none}
  .orb{animation:none}
  .marquee__track, .tech-track{animation:none}
}

/* ===== Type scale ===== */
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-soft); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
}
.eyebrow .dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--orange);display:inline-block}
.kicker{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.05em; color:var(--muted); text-transform:uppercase}

.display{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(56px, 9.4vw, 168px);
  line-height:.92; letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.display em{font-style:italic; color:var(--orange)}
.h2{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:400; font-size:clamp(40px,5.6vw,86px); line-height:.98; letter-spacing:-0.02em}
.h2 em{font-style:italic}
.h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:400; font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,44px); line-height:1.05; letter-spacing:-0.015em}
.lede{font-size:clamp(17px,1.4vw,21px); color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:62ch; line-height:1.45}
.body{font-size:16px; color:var(--ink-soft)}
.tiny{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--muted)}

/* ===== Layout ===== */
.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 var(--pad)}
section{position:relative; padding-block:clamp(80px, 9vw, 160px)}

/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding:14px 22px; border-radius:999px;
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:14px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:-.005em;
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream);
  transition:transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), background .2s, color .2s, box-shadow .25s;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; isolation:isolate;
  border:1px solid transparent;
}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px); background:var(--orange); color:#fff}
.btn .arrow{display:inline-block; transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}
.btn:hover .arrow{transform:translate(3px,-3px)}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent; color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--cream-3)}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); border-color:var(--ink)}
.btn--orange{background:var(--orange); color:#fff}
.btn--orange:hover{background:var(--orange-2)}
.btn--lg{padding:18px 28px; font-size:15px}

/* ===== Top bar ===== */
.topbar{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:30;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:18px var(--pad);
  mix-blend-mode:normal;
  transition:background .3s, backdrop-filter .3s, border-color .3s;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.topbar.scrolled{
  background:color-mix(in srgb, var(--cream) 75%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color:var(--cream-3);
}
.brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.02em}
.brand .mark{
  width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:999px; background:var(--ink); position:relative;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
}
.brand .mark::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:6px;
  background:var(--orange); border-radius:999px;
  animation:pulse 3.2s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) infinite;
}
.brand b{font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; font-size:14px; letter-spacing:-.005em}
.nav{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft)}
.nav a{position:relative; padding:6px 0}
.nav a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:100%; bottom:2px; height:1px; background:var(--ink);
  transition:right .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.nav a:hover::after{right:0}
@media (max-width:760px){ .nav a:not(.cta){display:none} }

/* ===== Hero ===== */
.hero{
  min-height:100vh; padding-top:140px; padding-bottom:60px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.hero .wrap{ position:relative; z-index:1 }
.hero .meta-row{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end;
  gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.hero h1{ margin-top:6px }
.hero .lede{margin-top:28px; max-width:46ch}
.hero .actions{display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:32px}

/* Marquee */
.marquee{
  border-top:1px solid var(--cream-3); border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-3);
  padding:18px 0; overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap; margin-top:60px;
  background:color-mix(in srgb, var(--cream) 50%, var(--cream-2));
}
.marquee__track{display:inline-flex; gap:60px; padding-left:60px;
  animation:scroll 38s linear infinite;
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,46px); line-height:1; color:var(--ink);
}
.marquee__track span{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:60px}
.marquee__track i{font-style:italic; color:var(--orange)}
.marquee__track .sep{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--orange);display:inline-block}
@keyframes scroll{ from{transform:translateX(0)} to{transform:translateX(-50%)} }

/* Hero blob orb */
.orb-stage{
  position:absolute; right:-8%; top:6%;
  width:min(58vw, 760px); height:min(58vw,760px); pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
}
.orb{
  position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #FFAE85 0%, var(--orange) 38%, #C53A12 75%, #6F1F0A 100%);
  filter:blur(0.5px);
  animation:orbMorph 12s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow:
    0 50px 120px -20px rgba(255,92,40,.35),
    inset -40px -60px 120px rgba(80,20,0,.25),
    inset 30px 40px 80px rgba(255,210,180,.25);
}
.orb::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:8%;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.14), transparent 70%);
  mix-blend-mode:overlay; animation:spin 22s linear infinite;
}
.orb::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 70% 75%, transparent 50%, rgba(26,22,18,.15) 100%);
}
@keyframes orbMorph{
  0%,100%{ border-radius:50% 50% 50% 50% / 50% 50% 50% 50%; transform:translate(0,0) rotate(0deg) }
  33%   { border-radius:62% 38% 56% 44% / 48% 60% 40% 52%; transform:translate(-2%,2%) rotate(8deg) }
  66%   { border-radius:42% 58% 64% 36% / 56% 44% 60% 40%; transform:translate(2%,-2%) rotate(-4deg) }
}
@keyframes spin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg) } }
@keyframes pulse{ 0%,100%{ transform:scale(1); opacity:1 } 50%{ transform:scale(.7); opacity:.7 } }

.hero-stats{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px;
  background:var(--cream-3); border-top:1px solid var(--cream-3); border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-3);
  margin-top:60px;
}
.hero-stats .cell{background:var(--cream); padding:24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px}
.hero-stats .num{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(36px,4.4vw,64px); line-height:1; letter-spacing:-.02em}
.hero-stats .lab{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:760px){ .hero-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)} }

/* ===== Section header ===== */
.section-head{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1.55fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap:48px; align-items:end;
  margin-bottom:60px;
}
.section-head .lede{max-width:42ch}
.section-head .index{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:860px){ .section-head{grid-template-columns:1fr} }

/* ===== SDLC Picker ===== */
.sdlc{
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream);
  border-radius:32px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;
}
.sdlc::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 40% at 80% 0%, rgba(255,92,40,.18), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(50% 50% at 0% 100%, rgba(255,92,40,.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.sdlc-inner{padding:clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 64px); position:relative; z-index:1}

/* Track switcher — Software vs AI */
.sdlc-track{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:6px;
  padding:6px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:18px;
  margin-bottom:28px;
}
@media (max-width:560px){ .sdlc-track{grid-template-columns:1fr} }
.sdlc-track button{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:4px;
  padding:14px 18px; border-radius:12px;
  background:transparent; color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  text-align:left; cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s, color .25s, transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  position:relative;
}
.sdlc-track button:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); color:#fff}
.sdlc-track button[aria-pressed="true"]{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,92,40,.18), rgba(255,92,40,.06));
  color:#fff; box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,92,40,.4);
}
.sdlc-track .lbl{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(20px,1.9vw,26px); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.sdlc-track .sub{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.sdlc-track button[aria-pressed="true"] .sub{color:var(--orange)}

/* Subtle accent shift on the SDLC panel when AI track is active */
.sdlc.is-ai::before{
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 40% at 80% 0%, rgba(255,92,40,.10), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(50% 50% at 0% 100%, rgba(133,87,211,.18), transparent 70%);
}

.sdlc-head{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; gap:32px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:36px}
.sdlc-head h2{color:var(--cream); max-width:18ch}
.sdlc-head h2 em{color:var(--orange)}
.sdlc-mode{
  display:flex; gap:4px; padding:4px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:999px; font-size:12.5px;
}
.sdlc-mode button{
  padding:8px 14px; border-radius:999px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  transition:background .2s, color .2s;
}
.sdlc-mode button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--orange); color:#fff}

/* timeline */
.tl{position:relative; padding:60px 8px 24px}
.tl-track{position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:78px; height:2px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.10); border-radius:2px}
.tl-fill{position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; background:var(--orange); border-radius:2px; transition:width .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}
.tl-stages{position:relative; display:grid; gap:8px}
.tl-row{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(11, 1fr);
  align-items:start;
}
.tl-node{
  position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  cursor:pointer; padding-top:0;
}
.tl-node .dot{
  width:24px; height:24px; border-radius:999px;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); background:var(--ink);
  display:grid; place-items:center; transition:all .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  position:relative; z-index:2;
}
.tl-node .dot::after{
  content:""; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:999px; background:transparent;
  transition:background .25s, transform .25s;
}
.tl-node[aria-pressed="true"] .dot{background:var(--orange); border-color:var(--orange); box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(255,92,40,.18)}
.tl-node[aria-pressed="true"] .dot::after{background:#fff}
.tl-node:hover .dot{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.tl-node .num{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); letter-spacing:.06em}
.tl-node .label{
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:12.5px; line-height:1.25; text-align:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); max-width:11ch;
}
.tl-node[aria-pressed="true"] .label{color:#fff}
.tl-node .you{
  position:absolute; top:-30px; padding:2px 8px; border-radius:6px;
  background:var(--orange); color:#fff; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10px;
  letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; white-space:nowrap;
  box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(255,92,40,.4);
}
.tl-node .you::after{content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:-4px; transform:translateX(-50%); border:4px solid transparent; border-top-color:var(--orange); border-bottom:0}

@media (max-width:920px){
  .tl-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .tl-track{display:none}
  .tl{padding:0}
  .tl-node{flex-direction:row; justify-content:flex-start; gap:14px; padding:14px; border-radius:14px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); margin-bottom:8px}
  .tl-node .label{text-align:left; max-width:none}
  .tl-node[aria-pressed="true"]{background:rgba(255,92,40,.12)}
}

/* circular */
.circ-stage{position:relative; aspect-ratio:1/1; max-width:680px; margin:0 auto}
.circ-stage svg{width:100%; height:100%; overflow:visible}
.circ-center{
  position:absolute; inset:22%; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,92,40,.25), transparent 60%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  text-align:center; gap:10px; padding:20px;
}
.circ-center .big{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(40px, 6vw, 84px); line-height:1; color:#fff}
.circ-center .lab{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.circ-spoke{cursor:pointer; transition:transform .3s}
.circ-spoke:hover{transform:scale(1.04)}
.circ-spoke text{
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:11.5px; fill:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  pointer-events:none; transition:fill .25s;
}
.circ-spoke.on text{fill:#fff; font-weight:600}
.circ-spoke .ring{fill:none; stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.18); stroke-width:1.5; transition:all .3s}
.circ-spoke.on .ring{stroke:var(--orange); stroke-width:2.5; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(255,92,40,.5))}
.circ-spoke .pip{fill:rgba(255,255,255,.4); transition:fill .25s, r .25s}
.circ-spoke.on .pip{fill:var(--orange); r:6}
.circ-spoke:hover .pip{fill:#fff}

/* cards grid */
.cards{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap:12px;
}
.card-tile{
  position:relative; padding:22px; border-radius:18px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10); background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  cursor:pointer; transition:all .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  text-align:left; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; min-height:160px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.card-tile::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:18px; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 0% 0%, rgba(255,92,40,.16), transparent 50%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s;
}
.card-tile:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.card-tile[aria-pressed="true"]{
  background:rgba(255,92,40,.10); border-color:var(--orange);
  box-shadow:0 12px 40px -10px rgba(255,92,40,.35);
}
.card-tile[aria-pressed="true"]::after{opacity:1}
.card-tile .num{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); letter-spacing:.08em}
.card-tile h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:24px; line-height:1.1; color:#fff; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:-.01em}
.card-tile p{font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height:1.45}
.card-tile .check{
  position:absolute; top:18px; right:18px; width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:6px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.20); display:grid; place-items:center;
  color:transparent; font-size:12px; transition:all .25s;
}
.card-tile[aria-pressed="true"] .check{background:var(--orange); border-color:var(--orange); color:#fff}

/* summary panel */
.sdlc-summary{
  margin-top:40px; padding:28px; border-radius:22px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr auto; gap:32px; align-items:center;
}
.sdlc-summary .stat .v{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(36px,4.6vw,60px); line-height:1; color:#fff; letter-spacing:-.02em}
.sdlc-summary .stat .v em{color:var(--orange); font-style:italic}
.sdlc-summary .stat .l{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-top:6px}
.sdlc-summary .actions{display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:flex-end}
@media (max-width:880px){ .sdlc-summary{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px} .sdlc-summary .actions{grid-column:1/-1; justify-content:flex-start} }

.tag-row{display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:18px}
.tag{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.04em;
  padding:6px 10px 6px 24px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,92,40,.12); color:var(--orange); position:relative;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,92,40,.25);
  animation:tagIn .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both;
}
.tag::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:10px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:999px; background:var(--orange);
}
.tag .x{margin-left:6px; opacity:.6; cursor:pointer}
.tag .x:hover{opacity:1}
@keyframes tagIn{ from{opacity:0; transform:scale(.85)} to{opacity:1; transform:scale(1)} }

/* expanded detail */
.stage-detail{
  margin-top:26px; padding:24px 28px; border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto; gap:28px; align-items:center;
  animation:fadeUp .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both;
}
.stage-detail .num{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:64px; line-height:1; color:var(--orange); font-style:italic}
.stage-detail h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:32px; font-weight:400; color:#fff; letter-spacing:-.01em}
.stage-detail p{font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-top:6px; max-width:60ch}
.stage-detail .meta{display:flex; gap:16px; margin-top:10px; flex-wrap:wrap}
.stage-detail .meta span{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px}
.stage-detail .meta span::before{content:""; width:4px; height:4px; border-radius:999px; background:var(--orange)}
@keyframes fadeUp{ from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(8px)} to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0)} }

/* ===== Why it matters ===== */
.why-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px}
@media (max-width:880px){ .why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)} }
@media (max-width:520px){ .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr} }
.why-step{
  border-top:1px solid var(--cream-3); padding-top:22px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
  transition:border-top-color .3s ease-out;
}
.why-step:hover{border-top-color:var(--orange)}
.why-step .n{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--muted);
}
.why-step .why-t{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(22px, 1.9vw, 28px); line-height:1.15; letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.why-step .why-t em{font-style:italic; color:var(--orange)}
.why-step p{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.55; max-width:32ch}

/* ===== Services ===== */
.services-list{border-top:1px solid var(--cream-3)}
.svc{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:80px 1fr 2fr auto;
  gap:32px; align-items:center; padding:32px 8px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-3);
  cursor:pointer; transition:background .3s, padding .3s;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.svc:hover{ padding-left:24px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cream-2), transparent 60%) }
.svc .idx{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); letter-spacing:.06em}
.svc .ttl{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,40px); line-height:1.05; letter-spacing:-.015em}
.svc .ttl em{font-style:italic; color:var(--orange); transition:padding .35s}
.svc:hover .ttl em{padding-right:8px}
.svc .desc{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:15px; max-width:48ch}
.svc .arrow{
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--cream-3);
  display:grid; place-items:center; transition:all .3s;
}
.svc:hover .arrow{background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); border-color:var(--ink); transform:rotate(-45deg)}
@media (max-width:780px){ .svc{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr} .svc .desc, .svc .arrow{display:none} }

/* ===== Process ===== */
.process{
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream);
  border-radius:32px; padding:clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px); margin-top:40px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.process h2{color:var(--cream)} .process h2 em{color:var(--orange); font-style:italic}
.process-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:60px}
@media (max-width:880px){ .process-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)} }
@media (max-width:520px){ .process-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr} }
.process-step{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); padding-top:20px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px;
  transition:border-color .3s, padding-top .3s;
}
.process-step:hover{border-top-color:var(--orange)}
.process-step .n{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.process-step .t{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:28px; line-height:1.05; color:#fff; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:-.015em}
.process-step .t em{color:var(--orange); font-style:italic}
.process-step p{font-size:13.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height:1.5}

/* ===== Tech stack ===== */
.tech-marquee-wrap{margin-top:48px; position:relative}
.tech-marquee{
  display:flex; overflow:hidden; gap:12px; padding:0;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.tech-track{display:inline-flex; gap:12px; flex-shrink:0; animation:scroll 30s linear infinite}
.tech-track[data-reverse]{animation:scrollR 36s linear infinite}
@keyframes scrollR{ from{transform:translateX(-50%)} to{transform:translateX(0)} }
.chip{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-shrink:0;
  padding:14px 22px; border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--cream); border:1px solid var(--cream-3);
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:15px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:-.005em;
  color:var(--ink-soft); white-space:nowrap;
}
.chip .swatch{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:999px}

/* ===== Projects ===== */
.projects{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr); gap:20px}
.proj{
  position:relative; border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--cream-2);
  aspect-ratio:4/3; cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.proj:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)}
.proj .canvas{position:absolute; inset:0}
.proj .meta{
  position:absolute; left:20px; right:20px; bottom:18px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap:16px;
  color:var(--ink); z-index:2;
}
.proj .meta .ttl{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:24px; line-height:1.05; letter-spacing:-.01em; max-width:14ch}
.proj .meta .yr{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--ink-soft)}
.proj .tag-pill{
  position:absolute; top:18px; left:18px; z-index:2;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:5px 10px; border-radius:999px; background:var(--cream); color:var(--ink-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--cream-3);
}
.proj.span-7{grid-column:span 7}
.proj.span-5{grid-column:span 5}
.proj.span-6{grid-column:span 6}
.proj.span-4{grid-column:span 4}
.proj.span-8{grid-column:span 8}
@media (max-width:860px){ .proj{grid-column:span 12 !important} }

/* Individual project canvases */
.canvas-fintech{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1612 0%, #2B221B 100%);
}
.canvas-fintech::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:30px; border-radius:14px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,92,40,.18), transparent 50%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0 40px, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 40px 41px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.canvas-fintech::after{
  content:"R 142,580.50"; position:absolute; left:50px; top:50px;
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:42px; color:var(--orange);
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
}

.canvas-portal{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD7C4 0%, #FF5C28 100%);
}
.canvas-portal::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:24px; right:24px; top:24px; bottom:24px;
  background:#FAF6EF; border-radius:12px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-2), transparent 60px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent calc(100% - 60px), rgba(0,0,0,.04) 100%);
}
.canvas-portal::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:48px; top:80px; right:48px; height:8px;
  background:var(--ink); border-radius:4px;
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 0 var(--cream-3),
    0 44px 0 var(--cream-3),
    0 66px 0 var(--orange);
}

.canvas-mobile{
  background:#0E0B08;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
}
.canvas-mobile::before{
  content:""; width:42%; aspect-ratio:9/19; border-radius:24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--orange), #C53A12);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -10px rgba(255,92,40,.5);
  position:relative;
}
.canvas-mobile::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:28%; aspect-ratio:9/19; border-radius:18px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.3), transparent 60%),
    #1A1612;
  border:3px solid #0E0B08;
}

.canvas-iot{
  background:var(--cream-2);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 22% 30%, rgba(255,92,40,.4) 0 14px, transparent 16px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 22%, rgba(26,22,18,.85) 0 8px, transparent 10px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 70%, rgba(255,92,40,.6) 0 18px, transparent 20px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 28% 76%, rgba(26,22,18,.75) 0 6px, transparent 8px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(26,22,18,.7) 0 22px, transparent 24px);
}
.canvas-iot::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(26,22,18,.18) 50%, transparent 51%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,22,18,.18) 50%, transparent 51%);
  background-size:60px 60px;
  background-position:0 0, 0 0;
  opacity:.12;
}

.canvas-saas{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, #1A1612 0%, #2B221B 100%);
  display:grid; place-items:center;
}
.canvas-saas::before{
  content:""; width:70%; height:60%; border-radius:10px;
  background:var(--cream); position:relative;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange) 0 30%, transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0 8px, transparent 8px);
  background-size:100% 8px, 100% 100%;
  background-position:0 30px, 0 0;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq{border-top:1px solid var(--cream-3)}
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-3); padding:0}
.faq-q{
  width:100%; text-align:left; padding:28px 8px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:24px;
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,30px); line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:-.01em; transition:color .25s;
}
.faq-q:hover{color:var(--orange)}
.faq-q .plus{
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--cream-3);
  display:grid; place-items:center; flex-shrink:0; transition:all .3s;
  position:relative;
}
.faq-q .plus::before, .faq-q .plus::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%;
  width:14px; height:1.5px; background:var(--ink); transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition:transform .3s, background .3s;
}
.faq-q .plus::after{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(90deg)}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .plus{background:var(--orange); border-color:var(--orange)}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .plus::before, .faq-item.open .faq-q .plus::after{background:#fff}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .plus::after{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg)}
.faq-a{
  display:grid; grid-template-rows:0fr; transition:grid-template-rows .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.faq-a > div{overflow:hidden; padding:0 8px}
.faq-item.open .faq-a{grid-template-rows:1fr}
.faq-item.open .faq-a > div{padding:0 8px 28px}
.faq-a p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:16px; line-height:1.55; max-width:70ch}

/* ===== Final CTA ===== */
.final{
  position:relative; padding:clamp(60px, 9vw, 140px) 0;
  text-align:center; overflow:hidden;
}
.final h2{font-size:clamp(56px, 10vw, 200px); line-height:.92; letter-spacing:-.025em}
.final h2 em{display:block; font-style:italic; color:var(--orange)}
.final .lede{margin:24px auto 32px}
.final .actions{display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ===== Contact form ===== */
.contact-form{
  max-width:680px; margin:0 auto; text-align:left;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px;
}
.cf-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px}
@media (max-width:640px){ .cf-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr} }
.cf-field{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px}
.cf-label{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.cf-label em{font-style:italic; color:var(--muted); text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0}
.contact-form input[type="text"],
.contact-form input[type="email"],
.contact-form textarea{
  font:inherit; color:var(--ink); width:100%;
  padding:14px 16px; border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--cream); border:1px solid var(--cream-3);
  transition:border-color .2s, background .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  font-size:15px; line-height:1.45; resize:vertical;
}
.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder{color:var(--muted)}
.contact-form input:hover,
.contact-form textarea:hover{border-color:var(--ink-soft)}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus{
  outline:0; border-color:var(--orange); background:#FFF;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(255,92,40,.12);
}
.contact-form input:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown),
.contact-form input[aria-invalid="true"]{
  border-color:#C53A12;
}

/* honeypot — visually hidden, accessible */
.cf-hp{
  position:absolute !important; left:-9999px !important; top:auto !important;
  width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden; opacity:0;
}

.cf-actions{
  display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; margin-top:6px;
}
.cf-actions .btn{position:relative}
.contact-form.is-sending .btn--orange{pointer-events:none; opacity:.85}
.contact-form.is-sending .cf-submit-label::after{
  content:""; display:inline-block; width:12px; height:12px; margin-left:10px;
  border:2px solid currentColor; border-right-color:transparent; border-radius:999px;
  vertical-align:-2px; animation:cfspin .7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes cfspin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg) } }

.cf-status{
  min-height:1.5em; text-align:center;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.cf-status.is-error{color:#C53A12}
.cf-status.is-success{color:#0c8c01}

/* Footer */
.footer{
  border-top:1px solid var(--cream-3); padding:40px var(--pad) 28px;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto; gap:28px; align-items:center;
  font-size:13px; color:var(--muted);
}
@media (max-width:680px){ .footer{grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center} }

/* ===== Confirm-send modal ===== */
.modal-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:100;
  background:color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 70%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px) saturate(120%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px) saturate(120%);
  display:grid; place-items:center; padding:24px;
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.modal-overlay.is-open{opacity:1; pointer-events:auto}
.modal{
  width:min(560px, 100%);
  background:var(--cream); color:var(--ink);
  border-radius:22px; padding:clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  position:relative; box-shadow:0 40px 100px -20px rgba(26,22,18,.45);
  transform:translateY(16px) scale(.98); opacity:0;
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), opacity .25s;
  max-height:calc(100vh - 48px); overflow-y:auto;
}
.modal-overlay.is-open .modal{transform:translateY(0) scale(1); opacity:1}
.modal-close{
  position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px;
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:999px;
  display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:22px; line-height:1;
  color:var(--ink-soft); transition:background .2s, color .2s, transform .2s;
}
.modal-close:hover{background:var(--cream-2); color:var(--ink); transform:rotate(90deg)}

.modal-state{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px}
.modal-state[hidden]{display:none}
.modal-title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px); line-height:1.05; letter-spacing:-.015em;
  margin:6px 0 0;
}
.modal-title em{font-style:italic; color:var(--orange)}
.modal-lede{font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:48ch}

.modal-review{
  border-top:1px solid var(--cream-3); border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-3);
  padding:14px 0; display:grid; gap:6px;
  font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.modal-review .r-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:90px 1fr; gap:12px}
.modal-review .r-key{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); padding-top:2px}
.modal-review .r-val{word-break:break-word}

/* "I'm not a robot" — visually mimics reCAPTCHA, site-themed */
.robot-check{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--cream-3); border-radius:8px;
  padding:14px 16px; user-select:none;
}
.robot-row{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto auto 1fr auto; gap:14px; align-items:center;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.robot-row input[type="checkbox"]{
  position:absolute; opacity:0; width:0; height:0; pointer-events:none;
}
.robot-box{
  position:relative; width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:3px;
  background:#fff; border:2px solid #C7BFB1;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  color:var(--orange);
  transition:border-color .2s;
}
.robot-row:hover .robot-box{border-color:var(--ink-soft)}
.robot-tick{opacity:0; transform:scale(.6); transition:opacity .25s, transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}
.robot-spinner{
  position:absolute; inset:2px; border-radius:999px;
  border:2px solid #DCD3C2; border-top-color:var(--orange);
  opacity:0; animation:robotSpin .8s linear infinite;
}
.robot-row.is-checking .robot-spinner{opacity:1}
.robot-row.is-checking .robot-tick{opacity:0}
.robot-row.is-checked .robot-tick{opacity:1; transform:scale(1)}
.robot-row.is-checked .robot-box{border-color:var(--orange)}
@keyframes robotSpin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg) } }

.robot-text{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:500}
.robot-brand{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  text-align:right; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:9px;
  letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.2;
}
.robot-brand em{font-style:italic; color:var(--orange); text-transform:none}
.robot-mark{
  width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--ink); position:relative;
}
.robot-mark::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:5px;
  background:var(--orange); border-radius:999px;
  animation:pulse 3.2s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) infinite;
}
.robot-brand-name{display:block}

.modal-actions{
  display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:4px;
}
.modal-actions .btn{flex:0 0 auto}
#modalConfirm[disabled]{opacity:.5; cursor:not-allowed}
#modalConfirm[disabled]:hover{transform:none; background:var(--orange); color:#fff}

.modal.is-sending #modalConfirm{pointer-events:none}
.modal.is-sending #modalConfirm .cf-submit-label::after{
  content:""; display:inline-block; width:12px; height:12px; margin-left:10px;
  border:2px solid currentColor; border-right-color:transparent; border-radius:999px;
  vertical-align:-2px; animation:cfspin .7s linear infinite;
}

/* Success/error icons */
.modal-icon{
  width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:999px;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  margin-bottom:2px;
}
.modal-icon--ok{background:rgba(12,140,1,.12); color:#0c8c01}
.modal-icon--err{background:rgba(197,58,18,.12); color:#C53A12}

/* Lock body scroll when modal open */
body.modal-open{overflow:hidden}

/* Reveal helper */
.reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0)}

/* Cursor flash on links */
.linkish{position:relative; display:inline-block}
.linkish::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-2px; height:1px;
  background:currentColor; transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.linkish:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}