 
  :root{
    --bg: #050912;
    --bg-2: #0a1122;
    --panel: #0d1526;
    --navy: #0a2050;
    --navy-light: #123068;
    --cyan: #12d6e2;
    --cyan-bright: #4ff2fb;
    --cyan-dim: #0a9aa6;
    --mint: #45f2b0;
    --ink: #eef2f8;
    --ink-dim: #8b96ad;
    --glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.045);
    --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  }

  *{ margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; background:var(--bg); }
  body{
    background:var(--bg);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    cursor:default;
  }

  ::selection{ background:var(--cyan); color:var(--bg); }

  h1,h2,h3,.display{ font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; letter-spacing:-0.02em; }
  .mono{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; }

  a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
  img{ display:block; max-width:100%; }

  /* ---------- backdrop atmosphere ---------- */
  .noise{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none; opacity:0.03; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  }
  .vignette{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%);
  }
  .glow-cursor{
    position:fixed; width:600px; height:600px; border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18,214,226,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    transition: left 0.15s ease-out, top 0.15s ease-out;
  }

  /* ---------- nav ---------- */
  nav{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:16px 5%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    background:rgba(5,9,18,0.55);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .logo-mark{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
  .logo-chip{
    width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:11px; background:#f4f8ff;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:7px;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08), 0 4px 18px rgba(18,214,226,0.18);
  }
  .logo-chip img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; }
  .logo-word{ font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; letter-spacing:0.01em; }
  .logo-word .sub{ display:block; font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-weight:400; font-size:0.62rem; color:var(--ink-dim); letter-spacing:0.18em; margin-top:1px; }

  .nav-links{ display:flex; gap:34px; font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--ink-dim); }
  .nav-links a{ position:relative; transition:color 0.3s; }
  .nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
  .nav-links a::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-6px; width:0; height:1px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cyan),var(--mint)); transition:width 0.3s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover::after{ width:100%; }
  .nav-cta{
    padding:10px 22px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background:var(--glass); backdrop-filter:blur(10px); font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:500;
    transition:all 0.3s;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{ border-color:var(--cyan); box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(18,214,226,0.25); }

  

  /* Only offset the contact section so the navbar doesn't hide it */
#contact {
  scroll-margin-top: 100px; 
}

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  .hero{
    position:relative; min-height:100vh; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center;
    padding:140px 5% 40px; overflow:hidden; z-index:2;
  }
  #hero-canvas{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; opacity:0.95; }
  .hero-eyebrow{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:0.78rem; letter-spacing:0.25em;
    color:var(--cyan); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:26px; position:relative; z-index:3;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow::before{
    content:''; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--mint);
    box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--mint); animation:pulse 1.8s infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse{ 0%,100%{opacity:1;} 50%{opacity:0.3;} }

  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 6.6vw, 5.8rem); font-weight:700; line-height:1.03;
    max-width:1200px; position:relative; z-index:3;
  }
  .hero h1 .grad{
    background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--cyan) 0%, var(--cyan-bright) 45%, var(--mint) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  }
  .hero-sub{
    margin-top:24px; max-width:580px; color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.6;
    position:relative; z-index:3;
  }
  .hero-ctas{ margin-top:40px; display:flex; gap:18px; position:relative; z-index:3; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; }
  .btn{
    padding:16px 34px; border-radius:12px; font-weight:600; font-size:0.95rem;
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; cursor:pointer; border:none;
    transition:transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow 0.3s; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .btn-primary{
    background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--cyan), var(--cyan-dim));
    color:#001217; box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(18,214,226,0.35);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(18,214,226,0.55); }
  .btn-ghost{
    background:var(--glass); border:1px solid var(--glass-border); color:var(--ink);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--mint); transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(69,242,176,0.2); }

  .hero-stats{
    position:relative; z-index:3; margin-top:64px; display:flex; gap:0; flex-wrap:wrap;
    justify-content:center; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding-top:32px; width:100%; max-width:760px;
  }
  .hero-stats .stat{ padding:0 34px; text-align:left; border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .hero-stats .stat:first-child{ border-left:none; padding-left:0; }
  .hero-stats .stat b{ display:block; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:1.4rem; color:var(--ink); }
  .hero-stats .stat span{ font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--ink-dim); }

  .scroll-cue{
    position:absolute; bottom:30px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:3;
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:0.7rem; color:var(--ink-dim);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:10px; letter-spacing:0.15em;
  }
  .scroll-cue .line{ width:1px; height:36px; background:linear-gradient(var(--cyan), transparent); animation:scrolldrop 1.6s infinite; }
  @keyframes scrolldrop{ 0%{ transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:top;} 50%{transform:scaleY(1); transform-origin:top;} 51%{transform-origin:bottom;} 100%{transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:bottom;} }


  /* Creates a safe zone so hero text never hits the scroll line */
.hero {
  padding-bottom: 120px !important; 
}

/* Hides the scroll cue on very short screens to prevent overlap */
@media (max-height: 650px) {
  .scroll-cue {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

  /* ---------- section shell ---------- */
  section{ position:relative; z-index:2; padding:130px 5%; }
  .section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:60px; }
  .section-head.center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:0.2em;
    color:var(--mint); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:16px; display:block;
  }
  .section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem); font-weight:600; }
  .section-head p{ color:var(--ink-dim); margin-top:16px; font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.6; }

  .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(40px); }

  /* ---------- about ---------- */
  .about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr; gap:70px; align-items:center; }
  .about-copy p{ color:var(--ink-dim); line-height:1.75; font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .about-visual{
    position:relative; border-radius:22px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    aspect-ratio:4/3;
  }
  .about-visual img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
  .about-visual::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,9,18,0) 40%, rgba(5,9,18,0.85) 100%);
  }
  .value-list{ margin-top:30px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
  .value-item{ display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; }
  .value-item .ic{
    width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:9px; flex-shrink:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    background:rgba(18,214,226,0.08); border:1px solid rgba(18,214,226,0.25); color:var(--cyan); font-size:1rem;
  }
  .value-item h4{ font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:3px; }
  .value-item p{ color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.85rem; line-height:1.5; margin:0; }

  /* ---------- marquee ---------- */
  .marquee-wrap{
    position:relative; padding:46px 0; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg-2) 50%, var(--bg) 100%);
  }
  .marquee-track{ display:flex; width:max-content; gap:0; animation:scroll-left 32s linear infinite; }
  .marquee-wrap:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
  @keyframes scroll-left{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
  .marquee-item{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; padding:0 44px; font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:600;
    color:var(--ink-dim); white-space:nowrap; font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  }
  .marquee-item .dot{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--cyan); box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--cyan); }
  .marquee-item span.hl{ background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--cyan),var(--mint)); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; }

  
 /* ---------- Premium Bento Grid Services ---------- */
  .services-bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* 3 column master grid */
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 60px auto 0;
  }
  
  .bento-item {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 40px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .bento-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(18,214,226,0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), inset 0 0 40px rgba(18,214,226,0.05);
  }

  /* Bento Layout Sizing */
  .bento-wide { grid-column: span 2; }
  .bento-square { grid-column: span 1; }

  /* Decorative Glowing Orbs & Tech Grids for the wide cards */
  .glow-orb {
    position: absolute;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18,214,226,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .glow-orb.top-right { top: -80px; right: -80px; }
  .glow-orb.bottom-left { bottom: -80px; left: -80px; }
  
  /* Flexbox alignment for Icon + Title (Fixes mobile alignment perfectly) */
  .service-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .service-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(18,214,226,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(18,214,226,0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--cyan);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .service-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .bento-item p {
    color: var(--ink-dim);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Mobile Stacking & Optimization */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .services-bento-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Compresses everything into 1 column */
      gap: 20px;
    }
    .bento-wide, .bento-square {
      grid-column: span 1; /* Makes all cards standard width on mobile */
      padding: 26px;
    }
    .service-header h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    .service-icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
  }

/* ---------- Central Hub Process Layout ---------- */
  .process-hub-wrap {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 80px auto 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 240px 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: 40px 30px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  /* Central Glowing Core */
  .process-central-hub {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1 / span 2;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18,214,226,0.18) 0%, rgba(5,9,18,0.95) 75%);
    border: 1px dashed var(--cyan);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(18,214,226,0.2), inset 0 0 30px rgba(18,214,226,0.1);
    z-index: 5;
    position: relative;
  }
  .process-central-hub span {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--mint);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    margin-top: 6px;
  }

  /* Large Spacious Cards */
  .process-hub-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }
  .process-hub-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), transparent 50%, var(--mint));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  }
  .process-hub-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
  .process-hub-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(18,214,226,0.15);
    border-color: transparent;
  }
  
  .process-hub-card .card-num {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--mint);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
  }
  .process-hub-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .process-hub-card p {
    color: var(--ink-dim);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  /* Card Positions around the center hub */
  .card-left-top { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
  .card-left-bot { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; }
  .card-right-top { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; }
  .card-right-bot { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 2; }

  /* Mobile layout */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .process-hub-wrap {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
      margin-top: 30px;
    }
    .process-central-hub {
      width: 160px;
      height: 160px;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .process-hub-card {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 30px;
    }
  }

  /* ---------- proof / carousel ---------- */
  .carousel-outer{ overflow-x:auto; overflow-y:hidden; padding-bottom:24px; scrollbar-width:thin; scrollbar-color:var(--cyan-dim) transparent; }
  .carousel-outer::-webkit-scrollbar{ height:6px; }
  .carousel-outer::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background:var(--cyan-dim); border-radius:10px; }
  .carousel-track{ display:flex; gap:24px; width:max-content; }
  .proof-card{
    width:420px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden;
    background:var(--panel); border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition:transform 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
  }
  .proof-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); border-color:var(--cyan-dim); }
  .proof-code{
    padding:22px 24px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:0.78rem; line-height:1.7;
    color:#7de3ea; height:190px; overflow:hidden; background:
      linear-gradient(rgba(18,214,226,0.03), transparent),
      repeating-linear-gradient(transparent, transparent 26px, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 27px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-border);
  }
  .proof-code .kw{ color:var(--mint); }
  .proof-body{ padding:22px 24px; }
  .proof-body .status{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
    font-size:0.7rem; color:var(--mint); margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  .proof-body .status::before{ content:''; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--mint); box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--mint); }
  .proof-body h4{ font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:6px; }
  .proof-body p{ color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.85rem; line-height:1.5; }

  /* ---------- principles strip ---------- */
  .principles{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .principle{ background:var(--bg); padding:34px 28px; }
  .principle .q{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:2rem; color:var(--cyan); margin-bottom:14px; }
  .principle h4{ font-size:0.98rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .principle p{ color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.84rem; line-height:1.55; }

  /* ---------- testimonials ---------- */
  .testimonial-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:22px; }
  .testimonial-card{
    border-radius:20px; padding:30px; background:var(--glass); border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter:blur(16px); display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  }
  .testimonial-stars{ color:var(--mint); font-size:0.95rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .testimonial-quote{ color:var(--ink); font-size:0.95rem; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:24px; flex-grow:1; }
  .testimonial-quote em{ color:var(--ink-dim); font-style:italic; }
  .testimonial-person{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding-top:18px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .testimonial-avatar{
    width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-light), var(--panel)); border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--cyan); flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .testimonial-person .name{ font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:600; }
  .testimonial-person .role{ font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--ink-dim); }
  .testimonial-note{
    grid-column:1 / -1; text-align:center; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:0.75rem;
    color:var(--ink-dim); margin-top:8px; padding:14px 18px; border:1px dashed var(--glass-border); border-radius:12px;
  }

/* ---------- faq ---------- */
  .faq-list { 
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* 2 FAQs in one line */
    gap: 16px; 
    max-width: 1100px; /* Widened to fit 2 columns nicely */
    margin: 0 auto; 
    align-items: start; /* Prevents one box from stretching if the other is opened */
  }
  .faq-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); 
    border-radius: 14px; 
    background: var(--glass); 
    overflow: hidden;
    height: fit-content;
  }
  .faq-item summary {
    list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 22px 26px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  }
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .faq-item summary .plus {
    width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--cyan); font-size: 1.1rem; transition: transform 0.3s;
  }
  .faq-item[open] summary .plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .faq-item .faq-a { padding: 0 26px 24px; color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7; }

  /* ---------- footer maps (3 in a row) ---------- */
  .footer-locations {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* Forces 3 maps in a single row */
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    padding-top: 40px;
  }
  .location-card h5 {
    font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  }
  .location-card p {
    color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 12px;
  }
  .footer-map {
    border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); height: 180px;
  }
  .footer-map iframe {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; 
    filter: grayscale(1) invert(0.9) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.9); /* Dark mode maps */
  }

  /* ---------- MOBILE OPTIMIZATION FIX ---------- */
  body { overflow-x: hidden; width: 100%; }
  
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    /* Changes FAQs and Maps back to 1 column ONLY on mobile screens */
    .faq-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-locations { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* ---------- big cta ---------- */
  .bigcta{ min-height:65vh; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center; padding:0 5%; }
  .bigcta h2{
    font-size:clamp(3rem, 10.5vw, 9rem); font-weight:700; line-height:0.95; letter-spacing:-0.04em;
    background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink) 60%, var(--cyan) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
    transition:background-position 0.1s linear; background-size:200% 100%;
  }
  .bigcta p{ margin-top:26px; color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:1.1rem; }

  /* ---------- Adjusted Big CTA & Contact Spacing ---------- */
.bigcta {
  min-height: auto;              /* Removes the 65vh height forcing empty space */
  padding: 40px 5% 20px !important; /* Reduces top and bottom padding */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.bigcta p {
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

#contact {
  padding-top: 40px !important;  /* Brings the contact / quote form up closer */
}

  /* ---------- contact / terminal ---------- */
  .contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }
  .contact-info h3{ font-size:1.6rem; margin-bottom:16px; }
  .contact-info p{ color:var(--ink-dim); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:28px; }
  .contact-info .row{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-bottom:16px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:0.88rem; align-items:center; }
  .contact-info .row .k{ color:var(--mint); width:90px; flex-shrink:0; }
  .contact-info .row a:hover{ color:var(--cyan); }

  .terminal{
    border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background:rgba(9,13,22,0.75); backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
    box-shadow:0 0 60px rgba(18,214,226,0.06);
  }
  .terminal-bar{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding:14px 18px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-border);
  }
  .terminal-bar .d{ width:11px; height:11px; border-radius:50%; }
  .terminal-bar .d1{ background:#ff5f57; } .terminal-bar .d2{ background:#febc2e; } .terminal-bar .d3{ background:#28c840; }
  .terminal-bar span{ margin-left:10px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--ink-dim); }
  .terminal-body{ padding:26px 24px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:0.88rem; }
  .term-line{ color:var(--ink-dim); margin-bottom:18px; }
  .term-line .prompt{ color:var(--cyan); }
  .field-group{ margin-bottom:20px; }
  .field-group label{ display:block; color:var(--cyan); font-size:0.8rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .field-group label::before{ content:'> '; color:var(--mint); }
  .field-group input, .field-group textarea{
    width:100%; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius:8px; padding:12px 14px; color:var(--ink); font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
    font-size:0.85rem; outline:none; transition:border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; resize:none;
  }
  .field-group input:focus, .field-group textarea:focus{
    border-color:var(--cyan); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(18,214,226,0.1);
  }
  .terminal-submit{
    width:100%; padding:14px; border-radius:8px; border:1px solid var(--cyan);
    background:rgba(18,214,226,0.08); color:var(--cyan); font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
    font-weight:600; font-size:0.85rem; cursor:pointer; transition:all 0.3s; margin-top:6px;
  }
  .terminal-submit:hover{ background:var(--cyan); color:#001217; box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(18,214,226,0.4); }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer{ position:relative; z-index:2; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding:70px 5% 30px; }
  .footer-top{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:50px; }
  .footer-brand p{ color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.88rem; line-height:1.6; margin-top:16px; max-width:280px; }
  .footer-col h5{ font-size:0.78rem; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-dim); margin-bottom:16px; }
  .footer-col a{ display:block; font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:11px; transition:color 0.3s; }
  .footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--cyan); }
  .footer-bottom{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px;
    padding-top:26px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.82rem;
  }
  .footer-socials{ display:flex; gap:12px; }
  .footer-socials a.social-icon{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:38px; height:38px;
    border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--glass-border); background:var(--glass);
    color:var(--ink-dim); transition:all 0.3s;
  }
  .footer-socials a.social-icon svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
  .footer-socials a.social-icon:hover{
    color:var(--cyan); border-color:var(--cyan); box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(18,214,226,0.25); transform:translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* ---------- floating whatsapp ---------- */
  .floating-wa {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: #FFF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  }
  .floating-wa:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
    color: #FFF;
  }
  .floating-wa svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .nav-links{ display:none; }
    .bento{ grid-template-columns:1fr; grid-auto-rows:auto; }
    .bento-card{ min-height:0; padding:26px; }
    .bento-card.big{ grid-column:span 1; grid-row:span 1; min-height:0; }
    .bento-card.wide{ grid-column:span 1; }
    .bento-card:hover{ transform:none !important; }
    .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .proof-card{ width:320px; }
    .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .value-list{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .process-item{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:10px; }
    .principles{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
    .testimonial-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    section{ padding:90px 6%; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:34px; }
    .footer-brand p{ max-width:none; }
    .footer-map iframe{ height:200px; }
    .footer-bottom{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 520px){
    .principles{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .hero-stats{ flex-direction:column; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start; }
    .hero-stats .stat{ border-left:none; padding-left:0; }
    .hero{ padding-top:110px; }
    .hero-eyebrow{ font-size:0.66rem; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-align:center; }
    .hero-stats{ margin-top:44px; padding-top:24px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 400px){
    .logo-word .sub{ display:none; }
    .nav-cta{ padding:9px 16px; font-size:0.78rem; }
    nav{ padding:14px 4%; }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{ animation-duration:0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
  }


  /* ==========================================================
     MASTER MOBILE OPTIMIZATION PATCH FOR INDEX.HTML
     ========================================================== */

  /* Prevent any horizontal page shaking or screen overflow */
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* Tablets and Mobile Phones (Screens 900px wide and below) */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    
    /* Global Section Spacing */
    section {
      padding: 70px 5% !important;
    }
    .section-head {
      margin-bottom: 36px !important;
    }
    .section-head h2 {
      font-size: 2rem !important;
      line-height: 1.2 !important;
    }

    /* Navbar Adjustments */
    nav {
      padding: 14px 4% !important;
    }
    .nav-links {
      display: none !important; /* Keeps links hidden cleanly on mobile */
    }
    .logo-word {
      font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    }
    .logo-word .sub {
      font-size: 0.55rem !important;
    }
    .logo-chip {
      width: 38px !important;
      height: 38px !important;
    }

    /* Hero Section Mobile Scaling */
    .hero {
      padding: 120px 4% 50px !important;
      min-height: auto !important;
    }
    .hero h1 {
      font-size: 2.2rem !important;
      line-height: 1.15 !important;
      max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hero-sub {
      font-size: 0.95rem !important;
      margin-top: 16px !important;
      line-height: 1.5 !important;
    }
    .hero-ctas {
      flex-direction: column !important;
      width: 100% !important;
      gap: 12px !important;
      margin-top: 30px !important;
    }
    .hero-ctas .btn {
      width: 100% !important;
      justify-content: center !important;
      padding: 14px 20px !important;
    }
    .hero-stats {
      flex-direction: column !important;
      align-items: flex-start !important;
      gap: 16px !important;
      margin-top: 36px !important;
      padding-top: 20px !important;
      max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hero-stats .stat {
      border-left: none !important;
      padding-left: 0 !important;
      text-align: left !important;
    }

    /* Bento Grid Mobile Stacking */
    .bento {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
      grid-auto-rows: auto !important;
      gap: 16px !important;
    }
    .bento-card, .bento-card.big, .bento-card.wide {
      grid-column: span 1 !important;
      grid-row: span 1 !important;
      min-height: auto !important;
      padding: 24px !important;
    }

    /* Process Central Hub Mobile Fix (Stacks cards, hides overlapping center hub) */
    .process-hub-wrap {
      display: flex !important;
      flex-direction: column !important;
      gap: 20px !important;
      margin-top: 30px !important;
    }
    .process-central-hub {
      display: none !important; /* Hides the desktop circle so it doesn't break mobile layout */
    }
    .process-hub-card {
      width: 100% !important;
      padding: 24px !important;
    }
    .card-left-top, .card-left-bot, .card-right-top, .card-right-bot {
      grid-column: auto !important;
      grid-row: auto !important;
    }

    /* FAQ Section (Turns 2 columns into 1 clean vertical stack) */
    .faq-list {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
      gap: 14px !important;
    }
    .faq-item summary {
      padding: 18px 20px !important;
      font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    }

    /* Testimonials Grid */
    .testimonial-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
      gap: 16px !important;
    }
    .testimonial-card {
      padding: 22px !important;
    }

    /* Footer, Links, & 3 Maps Stacking */
    .footer-top {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
      gap: 32px !important;
    }
    .footer-locations {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
      gap: 30px !important;
      margin-top: 30px !important;
      padding-top: 30px !important;
    }
    .footer-map {
      height: 200px !important;
    }
    .footer-bottom {
      flex-direction: column !important;
      align-items: flex-start !important;
      gap: 12px !important;
    }
  }

  /* Extra Small Devices (iPhone SE / Portrait phones under 400px) */
  @media (max-width: 400px) {
    .logo-word .sub {
      display: none !important;
    }
    .hero h1 {
      font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    }
    .nav-cta {
      padding: 8px 14px !important;
      font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    }
  }



  /* ---------- Mobile Hamburger & Navigation Drawer ---------- */
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 30px;
    height: 22px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Full-Screen Glassmorphism Mobile Overlay */
  .mobile-nav-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  }
  .mobile-nav-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .mobile-nav-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 26px;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 10%;
  }
  .mobile-nav-content .mob-link {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink-dim);
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .mobile-nav-content .mob-link:hover {
    color: var(--cyan);
  }
  .mobile-nav-content .mob-cta {
    margin-top: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 260px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--cyan);
    color: var(--cyan);
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  /* Hamburger Animation to 'X' when active */
  .mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(10px) rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--cyan);
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-45deg);
    background: var(--cyan);
  }

  /* Show Hamburger only on mobile screens (900px and below) */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .mobile-menu-btn {
      display: flex;
    }
    .nav-links {
      display: none !important;
    }
    .nav-cta {
      display: none !important; /* Hides desktop CTA button on mobile to keep navbar clean */
    }
  }

/* ---------- Form Utilities ---------- */
.bot-trap { display: none; }

.btn-transmitting {
  opacity: 0.8;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-color: var(--cyan) !important;
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
}

.btn-success {
  border-color: var(--mint) !important;
  color: var(--mint) !important;
}

/* ---------- Bulletproof Alignment Container ---------- */
.submit-container {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: block;
}

/* ---------- Fixed Centered Button CSS ---------- */
.terminal-submit {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden; 
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100%; /* Ensures it fills its container nicely and centers contents */
}

#btn-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2; 
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Smooth, fast loading line */
.btn-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: rgba(69, 242, 176, 0.2); 
  z-index: 1;
  transition: width 0.05s linear; /* Buttery smooth 50ms transition */
}

/* Glowing Checkmark */
.glow-tick {
  color: var(--mint);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--mint);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  animation: popTick 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) forwards;
}

@keyframes popTick {
  0% { transform: scale(0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.2); }
}






  



  
  :root{
    --bg: #050912;
    --bg-2: #0a1122;
    --panel: #0d1526;
    --navy: #0a2050;
    --navy-light: #123068;
    --cyan: #12d6e2;
    --cyan-bright: #4ff2fb;
    --cyan-dim: #0a9aa6;
    --mint: #45f2b0;
    --ink: #eef2f8;
    --ink-dim: #8b96ad;
    --glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.045);
    --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  }

  *{ margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; background:var(--bg); }
  body{
    background:var(--bg);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    cursor:default;
  }

  ::selection{ background:var(--cyan); color:var(--bg); }

  h1,h2,h3,h4,.display{ font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; letter-spacing:-0.02em; }
  .mono{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; }
  a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }

  /* Atmosphere layers */
  .noise{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none; opacity:0.03; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  }
  .vignette{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%);
  }

  /* Nav */
  nav{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:16px 5%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    background:rgba(5,9,18,0.55);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .logo-mark{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
  .logo-chip{
    width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:11px; background:#f4f8ff;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:7px;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08), 0 4px 18px rgba(18,214,226,0.18);
  }
  .logo-chip img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; }
  .logo-word{ font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; letter-spacing:0.01em; }
  .logo-word .sub{ display:block; font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-weight:400; font-size:0.62rem; color:var(--ink-dim); letter-spacing:0.18em; margin-top:1px; }

  .nav-links{ display:flex; gap:34px; font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--ink-dim); }
  .nav-links a{ position:relative; transition:color 0.3s; }
  .nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
  .nav-cta{
    padding:10px 22px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background:var(--glass); backdrop-filter:blur(10px); font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:500;
    transition:all 0.3s;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{ border-color:var(--cyan); box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(18,214,226,0.25); }

  /* Legal Container */
  .legal-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 140px 5% 80px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .legal-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .legal-header h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .legal-header h1 .grad {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--cyan) 0%, var(--cyan-bright) 45%, var(--mint) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  }

  .meta-chips {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-dim);
  }
  .meta-chip {
    padding: 6px 14px; background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: 999px;
  }

  /* Document Card Body */
  .legal-card {
    background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 44px; backdrop-filter: blur(20px); box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(18,214,226,0.04);
  }
  .legal-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-top: 36px; margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  }
  .legal-content h3::before {
    content: '§'; color: var(--cyan); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .legal-content h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cyan); margin-top: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .legal-content p { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .legal-content ul { margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .legal-content li { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .legal-content li strong { color: var(--ink); }
  .legal-content a { color: var(--cyan); border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--cyan-dim); transition: all 0.2s; }
  .legal-content a:hover { color: var(--mint); border-bottom-color: var(--mint); }
  .legal-content hr { border: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--glass-border); margin: 32px 0; }
  
  .callout-box {
    padding: 18px 22px; background: rgba(18,214,226,0.05); border-left: 3px solid var(--cyan);
    border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.6;
  }


/* ---------- footer maps (3 in a row) ---------- */
  .footer-locations {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin: 50px auto 40px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    padding-top: 50px;
  }
  .location-card h5 {
    font-size: 1.1rem; 
    color: var(--cyan); 
    margin-bottom: 16px; 
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; 
    text-align: center;
  }
  .location-card p {
    color: var(--ink-dim); 
    font-size: 0.85rem; 
    margin-top: 16px; 
    text-align: center;
  }
  .footer-map {
    border-radius: 12px; 
    overflow: hidden; 
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); 
    height: 220px; 
    width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-map iframe {
    width: 100%; 
    height: 100%; 
    border: 0; 
    filter: grayscale(1) invert(0.9) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.9);
  }


  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .legal-card { padding: 26px; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-locations { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } /* This stacks the maps on mobile */
  }



  /* Footer */
  footer{ position:relative; z-index:2; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding:70px 5% 30px; }
  .footer-top{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:50px; }
  .footer-brand p{ color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.88rem; line-height:1.6; margin-top:16px; max-width:280px; }
  .footer-col h5{ font-size:0.78rem; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-dim); margin-bottom:16px; }
  .footer-col a{ display:block; font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:11px; transition:color 0.3s; }
  .footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--cyan); }
  .footer-bottom{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px;
    padding-top:26px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.82rem;
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .nav-links{ display:none; }
    .legal-card { padding: 26px; }
    .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:34px; }
    .footer-bottom{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  }

  /* ---------- Mobile Hamburger & Navigation Drawer ---------- */
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 30px;
    height: 22px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Full-Screen Glassmorphism Mobile Overlay */
  .mobile-nav-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  }
  .mobile-nav-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .mobile-nav-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 26px;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 10%;
  }
  .mobile-nav-content .mob-link {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink-dim);
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .mobile-nav-content .mob-link:hover {
    color: var(--cyan);
  }
  .mobile-nav-content .mob-cta {
    margin-top: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 260px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--cyan);
    color: var(--cyan);
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  /* Hamburger Animation to 'X' when active */
  .mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(10px) rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--cyan);
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-45deg);
    background: var(--cyan);
  }

  /* Show Hamburger only on mobile screens (900px and below) */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .mobile-menu-btn {
      display: flex;
    }
    .nav-links {
      display: none !important;
    }
    .nav-cta {
      display: none !important; /* Hides desktop CTA button on mobile to keep navbar clean */
    }
  }





 
  :root{
    --bg: #050912;
    --bg-2: #0a1122;
    --panel: #0d1526;
    --navy: #0a2050;
    --navy-light: #123068;
    --cyan: #12d6e2;
    --cyan-bright: #4ff2fb;
    --cyan-dim: #0a9aa6;
    --mint: #45f2b0;
    --ink: #eef2f8;
    --ink-dim: #8b96ad;
    --glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.045);
    --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  }

  *{ margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; background:var(--bg); }
  body{
    background:var(--bg);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    cursor:default;
  }

  ::selection{ background:var(--cyan); color:var(--bg); }

  h1,h2,h3,h4,.display{ font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; letter-spacing:-0.02em; }
  .mono{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; }
  a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }

  /* Atmosphere layers */
  .noise{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none; opacity:0.03; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  }
  .vignette{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%);
  }
  .glow-cursor{
    position:fixed; width:600px; height:600px; border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18,214,226,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    transition: left 0.15s ease-out, top 0.15s ease-out;
  }

  /* Nav */
  nav{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:16px 5%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    background:rgba(5,9,18,0.55);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .logo-mark{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
  .logo-chip{
    width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:11px; background:#f4f8ff;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:7px;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08), 0 4px 18px rgba(18,214,226,0.18);
  }
  .logo-chip img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; }
  .logo-word{ font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; letter-spacing:0.01em; }
  .logo-word .sub{ display:block; font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-weight:400; font-size:0.62rem; color:var(--ink-dim); letter-spacing:0.18em; margin-top:1px; }

  .nav-links{ display:flex; gap:34px; font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--ink-dim); }
  .nav-links a{ position:relative; transition:color 0.3s; }
  .nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
  .nav-cta{
    padding:10px 22px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background:var(--glass); backdrop-filter:blur(10px); font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:500;
    transition:all 0.3s;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{ border-color:var(--cyan); box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(18,214,226,0.25); }

  /* Legal Container */
  .legal-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 140px 5% 80px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .legal-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .legal-header h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .legal-header h1 .grad {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--cyan) 0%, var(--cyan-bright) 45%, var(--mint) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  }

  .meta-chips {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-dim);
  }
  .meta-chip {
    padding: 6px 14px; background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: 999px;
  }

  /* Document Card Body */
  .legal-card {
    background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 44px; backdrop-filter: blur(20px); box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(18,214,226,0.04);
  }
  .legal-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-top: 36px; margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  }
  .legal-content h3::before {
    content: '§'; color: var(--cyan); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .legal-content h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cyan); margin-top: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .legal-content p { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .legal-content ul { margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .legal-content li { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .legal-content li strong { color: var(--ink); }
  .legal-content a { color: var(--cyan); border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--cyan-dim); transition: all 0.2s; }
  .legal-content a:hover { color: var(--mint); border-bottom-color: var(--mint); }
  .legal-content hr { border: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--glass-border); margin: 32px 0; }
  
  .callout-box {
    padding: 18px 22px; background: rgba(18,214,226,0.05); border-left: 3px solid var(--cyan);
    border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* ---------- footer maps (3 in a row) ---------- */
  .footer-locations {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin: 50px auto 40px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    padding-top: 50px;
  }
  .location-card h5 {
    font-size: 1.1rem; 
    color: var(--cyan); 
    margin-bottom: 16px; 
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; 
    text-align: center;
  }
  .location-card p {
    color: var(--ink-dim); 
    font-size: 0.85rem; 
    margin-top: 16px; 
    text-align: center;
  }
  .footer-map {
    border-radius: 12px; 
    overflow: hidden; 
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); 
    height: 220px; 
    width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-map iframe {
    width: 100%; 
    height: 100%; 
    border: 0; 
    filter: grayscale(1) invert(0.9) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.9);
  }


  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .legal-card { padding: 26px; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-locations { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } /* This stacks the maps on mobile */
  }

  /* Footer */
  footer{ position:relative; z-index:2; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding:70px 5% 30px; }
  .footer-top{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:50px; }
  .footer-brand p{ color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.88rem; line-height:1.6; margin-top:16px; max-width:280px; }
  .footer-col h5{ font-size:0.78rem; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-dim); margin-bottom:16px; }
  .footer-col a{ display:block; font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:11px; transition:color 0.3s; }
  .footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--cyan); }
  .footer-bottom{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px;
    padding-top:26px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color:var(--ink-dim); font-size:0.82rem;
  }
  .footer-socials{ display:flex; gap:12px; }
  .footer-socials a.social-icon{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:38px; height:38px;
    border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--glass-border); background:var(--glass);
    color:var(--ink-dim); transition:all 0.3s;
  }
  .footer-socials a.social-icon svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
  .footer-socials a.social-icon:hover{ color:var(--cyan); border-color:var(--cyan); box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(18,214,226,0.25); transform:translateY(-2px); }

  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .nav-links{ display:none; }
    .legal-card { padding: 26px; }
    .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:34px; }
    .footer-bottom{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  }


  /* ---------- Mobile Hamburger & Navigation Drawer ---------- */
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 30px;
    height: 22px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Full-Screen Glassmorphism Mobile Overlay */
  .mobile-nav-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  }
  .mobile-nav-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .mobile-nav-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 26px;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 10%;
  }
  .mobile-nav-content .mob-link {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink-dim);
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .mobile-nav-content .mob-link:hover {
    color: var(--cyan);
  }
  .mobile-nav-content .mob-cta {
    margin-top: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 260px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--cyan);
    color: var(--cyan);
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  /* Hamburger Animation to 'X' when active */
  .mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(10px) rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--cyan);
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-45deg);
    background: var(--cyan);
  }

  /* Show Hamburger only on mobile screens (900px and below) */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .mobile-menu-btn {
      display: flex;
    }
    .nav-links {
      display: none !important;
    }
    .nav-cta {
      display: none !important; /* Hides desktop CTA button on mobile to keep navbar clean */
    }
  } 