/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   TOKENS
───────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --bg:        #080b10;
  --surface:   #0e1420;
  --surface2:  #141c2e;
  --c:         #00e5ff;   /* cyan   */
  --p:         #7b61ff;   /* purple */
  --r:         #ff4d6d;   /* red    */
  --text:      #e8edf5;
  --muted:     #94a3c0;   /* lifted contrast — was #6b7a99, fails AA on dark */
  --border:    rgba(0,229,255,0.1);
  --line:      rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  --nav-h:     72px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius:    14px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;

  /* shared font stacks */
  --f-display: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --f-body:    'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --f-mono:    'Space Mono', ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Menlo, monospace;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   RESET / BASE
───────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

/* Prevent ANY horizontal overflow.
   Both html and body need overflow-x:hidden — on iOS Safari the scroll
   container is sometimes <html>, sometimes <body>. Width:100% closes a
   long-standing iOS bug where overflow-x:hidden alone still allows pan. */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  min-height: 100vh;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; color: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }

/* skip-to-content for accessibility */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 16px; z-index: 10000;
  padding: 10px 16px; background: var(--c); color: var(--bg);
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 16px; }

/* grain overlay */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
}

/* dot grid — canvas element, interactive, painted in JS */
.dot-grid {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  width: 100vw; height: 100vh;
  display: block;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 40%, black 25%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 40%, black 25%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   NAVIGATION
───────────────────────────────────────── */
/* body > header — direct child only, so nested <header> elements
   inside pages (e.g. .services-hero) don't inherit fixed positioning */
body > header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  background: rgba(8, 11, 16, 0.88);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.nav-inner {
  height: 100%; padding: 0 48px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.nav-logo-text span { color: var(--c); }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   ANIMATED NETWORK ICON (.qorym-icon)
   Used in the nav logo. Reusable elsewhere
   (e.g. a "powered by qorym.com" credit).
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.qorym-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: block;
  animation: qiSystemFlash 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* a global "system flash" — entire icon glows brightly for a half-second every cycle */
@keyframes qiSystemFlash {
  0%, 92%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0 transparent); }
  94% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(78, 224, 240, .6))
            drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(78, 224, 240, .25));
  }
  97% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(78, 224, 240, .3)); }
}
/* counter-rotating dashed rings */
.qi-ring-outer {
  transform-origin: 50% 50%; transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: qiSpin 36s linear infinite;
}
.qi-ring-inner {
  transform-origin: 50% 50%; transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: qiSpin 26s linear infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes qiSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
/* center node breathes with the network pulse */
.qi-center {
  transform-origin: 50% 50%; transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: qiBreathe 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes qiBreathe {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1);    opacity: .95; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.10); opacity: 1;   }
}
/* satellite nodes — staggered flash sequence */
.qi-sat {
  transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: qiFlash 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.qi-sat-1 { animation-delay:  0s;    }
.qi-sat-2 { animation-delay: -0.83s; }
.qi-sat-3 { animation-delay: -1.66s; animation-duration: 4s; }  /* red outlier flashes faster */
.qi-sat-4 { animation-delay: -2.5s;  }
.qi-sat-5 { animation-delay: -3.33s; }
.qi-sat-6 { animation-delay: -4.16s; }
@keyframes qiFlash {
  0%, 86%, 100% { opacity: .92; transform: scale(1);    }
  90%           { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.20); }
  93%           { opacity: .78; transform: scale(1.05); }
  96%           { opacity: .92; transform: scale(1);    }
}
/* on hover, intensify everything */
.nav-logo:hover .qi-center     { animation-duration: 1.6s; }
.nav-logo:hover .qi-sat        { animation-duration: 2.4s; }
.nav-logo:hover .qorym-icon    { animation-duration: 3s;   }
.nav-logo:hover .qi-ring-outer { animation-duration: 14s;  }
.nav-logo:hover .qi-ring-inner { animation-duration: 10s;  }

.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 36px;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color .2s;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.is-active { color: var(--c); }

.nav-cta {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--c); color: var(--bg); font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,229,255,0.2);
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 36px rgba(0,229,255,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px;
}
.hamburger span {
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .3s, opacity .3s;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .nav-inner { padding: 0 24px; }
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
}

/* mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; inset: var(--nav-h) 0 0 0;
  background: rgba(8, 11, 16, 0.97);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 998;
  padding: 48px 32px;
}
.mobile-menu.is-open { display: block; }
.mobile-menu ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px;
}
.mobile-menu a {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
}
.mobile-menu a.is-cta { color: var(--c); }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   PAGES — SPA routing
───────────────────────────────────────── */
main { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  min-height: 100vh;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding-top: var(--nav-h);
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
@supports (min-height: 100dvh) {
  .page { min-height: 100dvh; }
}
.page.is-active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   LAYOUT PRIMITIVES
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.container { max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; width: 100%; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .container { padding: 0 20px; } }

.section    { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 60px 0; }
.stack-md   { margin-top: 36px; }
.stack-lg   { margin-top: 48px; }

.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--border), transparent);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   TYPOGRAPHY
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 18px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--c);
}
.eyebrow.is-centered { justify-content: center; }

h2 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 58px);
  letter-spacing: -2px; line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
h3 { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; }

.page-h1 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  letter-spacing: -3px; line-height: .95;
  max-width: 800px;
}
.text-c { color: var(--c); }
.text-p { color: var(--p); }
.text-r { color: var(--r); }
.text-muted { color: var(--muted); }
.text-dim { color: rgba(232, 237, 245, .2); }

.lede {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75; max-width: 540px;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   BUTTONS
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 7px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s;
}
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--c); color: var(--bg); font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(0,229,255,0.2);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 48px rgba(0,229,255,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent; color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--c); color: var(--c);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   SURFACE (consolidated card base)
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.surface {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
}
.surface--lg     { padding: 40px; }
.surface--xl     { padding: 64px 56px; }
.surface--sm     { padding: 18px 20px; }
.surface--round  { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }

.surface--cyan {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
}
.surface--purple {
  background: rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.15);
}
.surface--red {
  background: rgba(255, 77, 109, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255, 77, 109, 0.20);
}
.surface--gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,229,255,0.06), rgba(123,97,255,0.06));
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
}

.surface--hover {
  transition: border-color .25s, transform .25s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.surface--hover:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.22);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE: HOME
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 80px 40px;
  max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;   /* clip the decorative .hero-glow inside this box */
  width: 100%;
}
/* iOS Safari: dvh = "dynamic viewport height" — respects URL bar.
   Falls back to vh on browsers that don't support it. */
@supports (min-height: 100dvh) {
  .hero { min-height: calc(100dvh - var(--nav-h)); }
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute; right: -30px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-55%);
  width: 540px; height: 540px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* The animated icon fills its hero-glow container */
.qorym-icon--hero {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
/* Slow the hero version's system flash down — it's bigger, so less is more */
.qorym-icon--hero { animation-duration: 9s; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-glow {
    width: 460px; height: 460px;
    right: -60px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .hero { padding: 60px 24px; }
  .hero-glow {
    width: 360px; height: 360px;
    right: -80px;
    opacity: .55;
  }
  /* On mobile the icon is small and sits behind content — hide the
     labels so it reads as a clean network mark instead of cluttering. */
  .qorym-icon--hero .qi-labels { display: none; }
}
.hero-pre {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c); margin-bottom: 28px;
  animation: fadeUp .7s ease both;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(52px, 8vw, 108px);
  letter-spacing: -4px; line-height: .92;
  max-width: 900px;
  animation: fadeUp .7s ease .08s both;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 20px); color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 28px;
  animation: fadeUp .7s ease .16s both;
}
.hero-pareto {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  margin-top: 36px; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
  width: min(480px, 100%);
  animation: fadeUp .7s ease .22s both;
}
.pareto-bar {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.pareto-ai {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
  flex: 4;
}
.pareto-human {
  background: rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.2);
  border-left: none;
  flex: 1;
}
.pareto-pct {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 22px; line-height: 1;
}
.pareto-ai .pareto-pct    { color: var(--c); }
.pareto-human .pareto-pct { color: var(--p); }
.pareto-label {
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeUp .7s ease .28s both;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 40px; margin-top: 56px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  width: 100%;
  animation: fadeUp .7s ease .34s both;
}
.hstat-num {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--c); line-height: 1;
}
.hstat-label {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 5px; letter-spacing: .5px;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* WHAT WE BUILD */
.services-teaser {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .services-teaser { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .services-teaser { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.svc-tile {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s;
  width: 100%; text-align: left;
}
.svc-tile:hover { background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.03); }
.svc-tile:nth-child(4n) { border-right: none; }
.svc-icon { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.svc-tile h4 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; letter-spacing: -.2px;
}
.svc-tile p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* HOW IT WORKS */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.step {
  padding: 40px 32px; position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.step-n {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 3px; color: var(--c); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.step h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: -.3px; }
.step p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* PARETO DEEP-DIVE */
.pareto-visual {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px; align-items: center; margin-top: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .pareto-visual { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pareto-chart { position: relative; }
.pareto-ring {
  width: 240px; height: 240px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(var(--c) 0deg 288deg, var(--p) 288deg 360deg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto; position: relative;
}
.pareto-ring::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 28px;
  background: var(--bg); border-radius: 50%;
}
.pareto-ring-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.pareto-ring-inner .big {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 36px; color: var(--c); line-height: 1;
}
.pareto-ring-inner .small {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px;
}
.pareto-legend {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 24px; margin-top: 20px;
}
.pareto-legend > span {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted);
}
.pareto-legend i {
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.pareto-breakdown {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
}
.pareto-breakdown h4 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.surface--cyan h4 { color: var(--c); }
.surface--purple h4 { color: var(--p); }
.pareto-breakdown p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* CTA BAND */
.cta-band {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto 100px;
}
.cta-band h2 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-band > p {
  font-size: 17px; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex; gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE: ABOUT
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-hero {
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .about-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}
.about-network-vis {
  position: relative; width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  aspect-ratio: 1; margin: 0 auto;
}

/* values grid */
.values {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px; margin-top: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .values { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.values .surface h4 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.values .surface p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* timeline */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 36px; margin-top: 48px; }
.timeline::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  left: 8px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--c), var(--p), transparent);
}
.tl-item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.tl-dot {
  position: absolute; left: -36px; top: 4px;
  width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--c);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
}
.tl-dot--p { border-color: var(--p); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(123,97,255,0.4); }
.tl-dot--r { border-color: var(--r); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,77,109,0.4); }
.tl-dot--y { border-color: #ffd93d;   box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,217,61,0.4); }
.tl-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.tl-item p {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7; max-width: 640px;
}

/* compliance pills */
.compliance-pills {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px;
}
.pill {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.18);
  color: var(--text);
}
.compliance-box h3 {
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.5px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.compliance-box p {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75; max-width: 700px;
}

/* ─── FOUNDER SECTION (About page) ─── */
.founder-block {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  max-width: 760px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .founder-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 28px; }
}
.founder-avatar {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,229,255,0.15), rgba(123,97,255,0.20));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.founder-text p {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.founder-text p:first-child {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.founder-name {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -.3px;
  margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--text);
}
.founder-role {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.founder-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: var(--c);
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,255,0.3);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: border-color .2s, transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.founder-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--c);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0,229,255,0.18);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE: PROJECTS  (case-study registry)
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.projects-hero { padding: 80px 0 8px; }
.projects-intro {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75; max-width: 600px; margin-top: 20px;
}

/* filter bar */
.proj-filters {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.proj-filter {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: border-color .2s, color .2s, background .2s;
}
.proj-filter:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--border); }
.proj-filter.is-active {
  color: var(--bg);
  background: var(--c);
  border-color: var(--c);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.proj-filter .proj-filter-n {
  opacity: .6; margin-left: 6px; font-size: 9px;
}
.proj-filter.is-active .proj-filter-n { opacity: .8; }

/* grid */
.proj-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 940px) { .proj-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .proj-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* card */
.proj-card {
  --cover-a: #00e5ff;
  --cover-b: #7b61ff;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color .25s, transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, opacity .35s;
}
.proj-card.is-hidden {
  display: none;
}
a.proj-card { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
a.proj-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(0,229,255,0.06);
}

/* cover — the domain-as-artifact hero */
.proj-cover {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 80% 15%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--cover-a) 38%, transparent), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 15% 90%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--cover-b) 34%, transparent), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
/* fallback for browsers without color-mix */
@supports not (background: color-mix(in srgb, red, blue)) {
  .proj-cover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cover-a), var(--cover-b)); opacity: .9; }
}
.proj-cover-glyph {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  color: #fff;
  opacity: .92;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
  z-index: 1;
}
.proj-cover-glyph svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

/* preview image — when present, it fills the cover and the glyph/grid hide.
   Add <img class="proj-cover-img" src="/projects/<name>.jpg" alt="..."> inside
   .proj-cover to use a real screenshot; omit it to keep the glyph fallback. */
.proj-cover-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
a.proj-card:hover .proj-cover-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
/* subtle dark gradient at top so the status badge stays legible over photos */
.proj-cover:has(.proj-cover-img)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,11,16,0.45) 0%, transparent 28%, transparent 72%, rgba(8,11,16,0.25) 100%);
}
/* when an image is present, drop the glyph and the grid texture */
.proj-cover:has(.proj-cover-img) .proj-cover-glyph { display: none; }
.proj-cover:has(.proj-cover-img)::before { display: none; }

/* faint grid texture over the gradient */
.proj-cover::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 90% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 90% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 100%);
}
/* status badge over cover */
.proj-status {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 11px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(8, 11, 16, 0.62);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  color: var(--text);
}
.proj-status i {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.proj-status--live      i { background: #2dd47e; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(45,212,126,0.7); }
.proj-status--prototype i { background: #ffc24d; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255,194,77,0.6); }
.proj-status--internal  i { background: #8aa6c0; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(138,166,192,0.5); }
/* external-link chevron over cover, bottom-right */
.proj-extlink {
  position: absolute; bottom: 12px; right: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(8, 11, 16, 0.55);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
a.proj-card:hover .proj-extlink { background: var(--c); color: var(--bg); }

/* body */
.proj-body { padding: 22px 24px 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.proj-cat {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.proj-name {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: -.4px; line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--text);
}
.proj-domain {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  word-break: break-all;
}
.proj-overview {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; flex: 1;
}
.proj-tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.proj-tag {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: .5px;
  padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 5px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ─── PARTNERS SECTION (home page) ─── */
.partners-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 400px) { .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.partner-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color .25s, transform .25s, background .25s;
}
/* Linked cards get hover effects; non-linked <div> cards stay static. */
a.partner-card {
  cursor: pointer;
}
a.partner-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.30);
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.03);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.partner-logo {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color .25s, opacity .25s;
}
.partner-logo svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
a.partner-card:hover .partner-logo { color: var(--c); }
.partner-logo img {
  max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%;
  width: auto; height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* Wordmark variant: the logo IS the brand name, so the separate name text
   would be redundant. Use for logos like "Secureware." typography marks.
   Slight rounding + overflow:hidden so light-background and dark-background
   logos both read as intentional "badge" treatments on the dark card. */
.partner-card--wordmark .partner-logo {
  width: 100%; height: 44px;
  max-width: 180px;
  opacity: .9;
  border-radius: 5px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.partner-card--wordmark:hover .partner-logo { opacity: 1; }
.partner-card--wordmark .partner-name {
  display: none;
}
.partner-card--wordmark { gap: 18px; }
.partner-name {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: -.2px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.partner-role {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: -4px;
}

/* ─── FAQ ACCORDION (all pages) ─── */
.faq-section { padding: 60px 0; }
.faq-list {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  max-width: 880px;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .2s;
}
.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.18);
}
.faq-item summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: -.2px;
  color: var(--text);
  list-style: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--c); }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: '+';
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--c);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform .25s;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: '−'; }
.faq-answer {
  padding: 4px 24px 22px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.faq-answer p { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.faq-answer p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-answer a { color: var(--c); }
.faq-answer strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE: SERVICES
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-hero { padding: 80px 0 48px; }

.svc-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px; margin-top: 56px;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.svc-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .25s, transform .25s;
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 20px);
}
.svc-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.22);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.svc-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--c), var(--p));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.svc-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.svc-card-icon { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.svc-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.4px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.svc-card-sub {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.svc-card > p {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.svc-includes {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.svc-includes li {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.svc-includes li::before {
  content: '→'; color: var(--c);
  font-size: 11px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;
}
.svc-card-footer {
  margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
}
.svc-price-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.svc-price {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 13px; color: var(--c);
}
.svc-discount {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(95deg, rgba(255,77,109,0.22), rgba(255,142,159,0.10));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,77,109,0.50);
  color: #ff8e9f;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255,77,109,0.20);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.svc-time { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }

.svc-card.is-wide { grid-column: span 2; }
.svc-card.is-wide > .twin {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .svc-card.is-wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .svc-card.is-wide > .twin { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.svc-card.is-wide .svc-card-footer { margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 16px; }

/* process strip */
.process-strip {
  margin-top: 80px; padding: 48px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.process-strip h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.process-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0; margin-top: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; } }
.ps-item {
  padding: 0 20px; text-align: center; position: relative;
}
.ps-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute; right: -10px; top: 20px;
  color: var(--c); opacity: .4; font-size: 18px;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .ps-item:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
}
.ps-n {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--c); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ps-item h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ps-item p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE: CONTACT
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 80px; padding: 80px 0 100px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
}

.contact-left .page-h1 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px);
  letter-spacing: -2.5px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-left > .lede { max-width: 400px; }

.contact-details {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
}
.cd-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
}
.cd-icon { font-size: 18px; margin-top: 2px; }
.cd-item h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.cd-item p, .cd-item a {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted);
}
.cd-item a:hover { color: var(--c); }

.contact-promise h4 {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--c);
}
.contact-promise ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.contact-promise ul li {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted);
  display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: flex-start;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.contact-promise ul li::before {
  content: '✓'; color: var(--c); flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* FORM */
.contact-form h3 {
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.4px; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 500px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.field {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.field label {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.field input,
.field textarea,
.field select {
  background: var(--surface2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--text); font-size: 14px;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  outline: none;
}
.field input:focus,
.field textarea:focus,
.field select:focus {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08);
}
.field input:user-invalid,
.field textarea:user-invalid,
.field select:user-invalid {
  border-color: rgba(255, 77, 109, 0.5);
}
.field select option { background: var(--surface2); }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

/* honeypot — hidden from humans, visible to bots */
.hp {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px;
  width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-submit {
  width: 100%; margin-top: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px; padding: 16px;
  border: none;
}
.form-submit[disabled] { opacity: .6; cursor: wait; }
.form-note {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center; margin-top: 12px; line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ─── 80% cheaper budget promise badge ─── */
.budget-promise {
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 11px 14px 11px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(95deg,
    rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.14)  0%,
    rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.16) 55%,
    rgba(255, 77, 109, 0.14) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(78, 224, 240, 0.45);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(78, 224, 240, 0.08) inset,
    0 4px 22px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.18),
    0 0 38px rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.12);
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  color: #c8f6ff;
  line-height: 1.45;
  animation: budgetPromisePulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.budget-promise strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4ee0f0, #9ff5ff 50%, #4ee0f0);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: budgetPromiseShine 3.5s linear infinite;
}
.budget-promise-bolt {
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(78, 224, 240, 0.8));
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: budgetPromiseBolt 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes budgetPromisePulse {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 1px rgba(78, 224, 240, 0.08) inset,
      0 4px 22px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.18),
      0 0 38px rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.12);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 1px rgba(78, 224, 240, 0.14) inset,
      0 4px 28px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.28),
      0 0 52px rgba(123, 97, 255, 0.20);
  }
}
@keyframes budgetPromiseShine {
  0%   { background-position:  200% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 50%; }
}
@keyframes budgetPromiseBolt {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1)    rotate(0deg);  opacity: 1;   }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-8deg); opacity: .85; }
}

.form-error {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 12px; padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 77, 109, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 77, 109, 0.3);
  color: var(--r); font-size: 13px;
}
.form-error.is-visible { display: block; }

/* form success */
.form-success {
  display: none;
  text-align: center; padding: 48px 24px;
}
.form-success.is-visible { display: block; }
.form-success .big-check { font-size: 48px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-success h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.form-success p {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.form-success-actions {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 28px;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   FOOTER
───────────────────────────────────────── */
body > footer {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.footer-links { display: flex; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--muted); transition: color .2s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--c); }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   COOKIE BANNER
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed; left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px;
  z-index: 9000;
  max-width: 560px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
              0 0 24px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08);
  display: none;
  animation: fadeUp .4s ease;
}
.cookie-banner.is-visible { display: block; }
.cookie-banner h4 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--c);
}
.cookie-banner p {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cookie-banner p a { color: var(--c); text-decoration: underline; }
.cookie-actions {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cookie-actions .btn {
  padding: 9px 16px; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   HERO / ABOUT SVG ANIMATIONS
───────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes nodePulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .4; }
  50%      { opacity: .9; }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   ACCESSIBILITY: REDUCED MOTION
───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  /* stop SMIL animations */
  svg animate, svg animateMotion, svg animateTransform { display: none; }
  /* hide the network-icon pulses entirely (they're pointless without motion) */
  .qi-pulses { display: none; }
}
