/* ================================================================
   BADGERLOFT v4 — style.css
   Stack: Plain HTML + CSS + Vanilla JS
   Fonts: Syne (display) + DM Sans (body) via Google Fonts
================================================================ */

/* ─── VARIABLES ─── */
:root {
  --cream:   #F0EDE6;
  --cream2:  #E8E4DC;
  --cream3:  #DDD9D0;
  --ink:     #1C2430;
  --ink2:    #2D3748;
  --blue:    #2B4A72;
  --blue2:   #3B6A9E;
  --blue3:   #4A7FAF;
  --muted:   #7A90A4;
  --muted2:  #5A7A96;
  --gold:    #C9A84C;
  --border:  rgba(43,74,114,0.13);
  --border2: rgba(43,74,114,0.22);
  --white:   #FFFFFF;
}

/* ─── RESET ─── */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button { font-family: inherit; }


/* ─── NAV ─── */
nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 200;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 72px; height: 76px;
  background: rgba(240,237,230,0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: box-shadow .3s;
}
nav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(43,74,114,0.08); }

.nav-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; background: var(--blue);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.nav-logo-text span { color: var(--blue); }

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 40px; list-style: none; }
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: .4px;
  transition: color .2s; position: relative; padding-bottom: 3px;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 100%;
  height: 1px; background: var(--blue);
  transition: right .25s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--ink); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { right: 0; }

.nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.nav-contact {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted2);
  text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: .3px; transition: color .2s;
}
.nav-contact:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border: none;
  padding: 10px 28px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: .4px;
  transition: background .2s, transform .15s;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--blue2); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ─── HAMBURGER ─── */
.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px; width: 40px; height: 40px;
  cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; padding: 5px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block; height: 1.5px; background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 2px; transition: transform .3s, opacity .3s;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ─── MOBILE NAV ─── */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; top: 76px; z-index: 199;
  background: rgba(240,237,230,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  flex-direction: column; padding: 40px 32px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-12px);
  transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mobile-nav.open { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: all; }
.mobile-nav-links { list-style: none; }
.mobile-nav-links li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.mobile-nav-links li a {
  display: block; padding: 18px 0;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s, padding-left .2s;
}
.mobile-nav-links li a:hover { color: var(--blue); padding-left: 8px; }
.mobile-nav-footer {
  margin-top: auto; padding-top: 32px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
}
.mobile-nav-footer a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.mobile-nav-footer a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.mobile-nav-cta {
  background: var(--blue); color: #fff; padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; text-align: center;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.mobile-nav-cta:hover { background: var(--blue2); }

/* ─── HERO ─── */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 72px 80px;
  background: var(--cream);
}
.hero-noise {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  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");
  opacity: .6;
}
.hero-orb1 {
  position: absolute; right: -80px; top: 10%;
  width: 680px; height: 680px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43,74,114,0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-orb2 {
  position: absolute; left: -120px; bottom: 5%;
  width: 400px; height: 400px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43,74,114,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid-lines {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(43,74,114,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(43,74,114,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 75% at 50% 50%, black 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px; align-items: center; width: 100%;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border2); background: rgba(43,74,114,0.05);
  padding: 7px 18px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--blue2);
  letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 36px; font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-eyebrow-dot { width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue); flex-shrink: 0; }

h1 {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 82px);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.02;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 28px; letter-spacing: -1px;
}
h1 .accent { color: var(--blue); position: relative; }
h1 .accent::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -4px; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--blue2), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8; max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 48px; font-style: italic;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--blue); color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: .3px; display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(43,74,114,0.25);
  transition: background .2s, transform .15s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--blue2); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(43,74,114,0.3); }
.btn-ghost {
  color: var(--blue); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: .3px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: gap .2s;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { gap: 12px; }
.btn-ghost::after { content: '→'; }

/* ─── BADGER ─── */
.hero-right {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; gap: 24px; width: 100%;
}
/* ─── HERO DASHBOARD CARDS ─── */
.dash-scene {
  position: relative;
  width: 400px; height: 340px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dash-card {
  background: rgba(22, 32, 43, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,74,114,0.32);
  border-radius: 14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* Main card */
.dash-main {
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 20px 22px;
}

.dash-card-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.dash-card-dots { display: flex; gap: 5px; }
.dcd { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; display: block; }
.dcd.r { background: #ff5f57; }
.dcd.y { background: #febc2e; }
.dcd.g { background: #28c840; }
.dash-card-title {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; flex: 1;
}
.dash-live-badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.6rem; color: #28c840; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.dash-live-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #28c840;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #28c840;
  animation: livePulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes livePulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

/* Metric rows */
.dash-metrics { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.dash-metric-top {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.dash-metric-lbl { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.dash-metric-val { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cream); }
.dash-metric-bar {
  height: 4px; background: rgba(43,74,114,0.25); border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden;
}
.dash-metric-fill {
  height: 100%; width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--blue3));
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: barFill 1s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}
@keyframes barFill { to { width: var(--w); } }

/* Integration strip */
.dash-integrations {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(43,74,114,0.18);
}
.dash-int-node {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #fff;
}
.dash-int-node.sf { background: #00A1E0; }
.dash-int-node.sn { background: #62D84E; color: #0f1a0f; }
.dash-int-node.ai { background: var(--gold); color: #1a1200; }

.dash-int-line {
  flex: 1; height: 2px; background: rgba(43,74,114,0.2);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 1px;
}
.dash-int-pulse {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -40%; width: 40%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blue3), transparent);
  animation: intFlow 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes intFlow { 0% { left: -40%; } 100% { left: 120%; } }

/* Floating small cards */
.dash-notif {
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: -16px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  animation: floatA 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 2;
}
.dash-notif-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #28c840;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(40,200,64,0.7); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dash-notif-title {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cream);
}
.dash-notif-sub { font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1px; }

.dash-stat {
  position: absolute; bottom: 14px; right: -12px;
  padding: 14px 18px; text-align: center;
  animation: floatB 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.dash-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
}
.dash-stat-lbl { font-size: 0.58rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-top: 4px; }

.dash-conn {
  position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: -8px;
  padding: 9px 13px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.62rem; color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  animation: floatC 4.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatA { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-7px); } }
@keyframes floatB { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-9px); } }
@keyframes floatC { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-5px); } }

/* ─── PLATFORM DIAGRAM ─── */
.platform-diagram { width: 100%; max-width: 440px; }
.pd-svg { width: 100%; height: auto; overflow: visible; }
.pd-base {
  stroke: rgba(43,74,114,0.22);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}
.pd-flow {
  stroke: var(--blue3);
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 5 18;
  stroke-dashoffset: 23;
  animation: pdDash 2s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
@keyframes pdDash { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.pd-ring {
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1;
  animation: pdRing 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center;
}
@keyframes pdRing {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.14); }
}
.pd-abbr {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
  fill: #fff;
  text-anchor: middle;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pd-name {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  fill: rgba(240,237,230,0.55);
  text-anchor: middle;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.pd-name-left  { text-anchor: start; }
.pd-name-right { text-anchor: end; }
.pd-center { animation: pdCenterPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes pdCenterPulse {
  0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(43,74,114,0.55)); }
  50%       { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(59,106,158,0.9)); }
}
.pd-live-dot { animation: pdLivePulse 1.3s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes pdLivePulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.35; }
}
.pd-status {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 8px;
  fill: rgba(240,237,230,0.45);
  text-anchor: start;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
}

.badger-container {
  position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 440px; height: auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

/* Aura rings */
.badger-aura {
  position: absolute; inset: -10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43,74,114,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  animation: aura-pulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.badger-ring {
  position: absolute; inset: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,74,114,0.1);
  animation: ring-spin 8s linear infinite;
}
.badger-ring2 {
  position: absolute; inset: 60px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(43,74,114,0.07);
  animation: ring-spin 12s linear infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes aura-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 0.6; }
}
@keyframes ring-spin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Floating particles */
.bp { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue); opacity: 0; }
.bp1 { width: 7px; height: 7px; top: 18%; left: 4%;  animation: fp 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.bp2 { width: 5px; height: 5px; top: 58%; left: 2%;  animation: fp 5s ease-in-out infinite .6s; }
.bp3 { width: 6px; height: 6px; top: 12%; right: 6%; animation: fp 4.5s ease-in-out infinite 1.1s; }
.bp4 { width: 4px; height: 4px; bottom: 18%; right: 4%; animation: fp 5s ease-in-out infinite 1.8s; }
.bp5 { width: 5px; height: 5px; bottom: 28%; left: 7%; animation: fp 4.2s ease-in-out infinite .4s; }
.bp6 { width: 8px; height: 8px; top: 38%; right: 2%; animation: fp2 5.5s ease-in-out infinite .9s; }
@keyframes fp {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
  20%  { opacity: 0.5; }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-18px) translateX(8px) scale(1.3); opacity: 0.6; }
  80%  { opacity: 0.3; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes fp2 {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.5); opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Cursor blink on screen */
.screen-cursor { animation: cursorBlink 1s step-end infinite; }
@keyframes cursorBlink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 0.9; } 50% { opacity: 0; } }

/* Badger SVG itself */
.badger-svg {
  width: 100%; max-width: 440px; height: auto; position: relative; z-index: 2;
  animation: badger-float 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 48px rgba(43,74,114,0.15));
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: filter .3s;
}
.badger-svg:hover { filter: drop-shadow(0 32px 64px rgba(43,74,114,0.28)); }
.badger-svg.poke { animation: badger-poke .5s ease forwards; }
@keyframes badger-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-16px); }
}
@keyframes badger-poke {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  25%  { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-8deg); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(8deg); }
  75%  { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-4deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
}

/* Eye blink */
.eye-lid {
  animation: blink 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: top center;
}
@keyframes blink {
  0%, 88%, 100% { transform: scaleY(0); }
  92%, 96%      { transform: scaleY(1); }
}

/* Tail wag */
.badger-tail {
  animation: tail-wag 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: right center;
}
@keyframes tail-wag {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  30%      { transform: rotate(10deg); }
  70%      { transform: rotate(-10deg); }
}

/* Hero badger tail wag */
.hero-bdg-tail {
  animation: heroTailWag 2.4s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0, 0.55, 1) infinite;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: 0% 100%;
}
@keyframes heroTailWag {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  28%       { transform: rotate(13deg); }
  68%       { transform: rotate(-10deg); }
}

/* Circuit lines */
.c-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 50; stroke-dashoffset: 50;
  animation: draw-line 1.5s ease forwards;
}
.c-line.d2 { animation-delay: .4s; }
.c-line.d3 { animation-delay: .8s; }
.c-line.d4 { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes draw-line { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.c-dot { animation: c-blink 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes c-blink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 0.35; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }

/* Tooltip */
.badger-tip {
  position: absolute; top: 12%; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px);
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 16px; letter-spacing: .5px; white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 10;
  transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s;
}
.badger-tip::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -6px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border: 6px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: none;
  border-top-color: var(--ink);
}
.badger-tip.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }

/* ─── FLOATING MESSAGE CHIPS ─── */
.float-msgs {
  position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 440px; height: 260px; pointer-events: none;
}
.float-graph {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.fmsg {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255,252,248,0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,74,114,0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 7px 14px 7px 10px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(43,74,114,0.1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.fmsg-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px currentColor;
}
.fmsg1 { top: 8%;  left: 2%;  animation: fmsgFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.fmsg2 { top: 5%;  right: 2%; animation: fmsgFloat 4.5s ease-in-out infinite .6s; }
.fmsg3 { bottom: 18%; left: 0%; animation: fmsgFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 1.1s; }
.fmsg4 { bottom: 12%; right: 2%; animation: fmsgFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite 1.8s; }
@keyframes fmsgFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* Hero stat strip */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 0; width: 100%; max-width: 360px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(43,74,114,0.06);
}
.hero-stat {
  flex: 1; padding: 18px 20px; text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.hero-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 10px; color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 5px;
}
.hero-trust {
  width: 100%; max-width: 360px; padding: 13px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: rgba(43,74,114,0.03);
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.trust-dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue2); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ─── MARQUEE ─── */
.marquee-section {
  background: var(--ink); overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center; height: 72px;
}
.marquee-label {
  padding: 0 40px; font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.marquee-track-wrap { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; }
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; align-items: center; width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 24s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.m-chip {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); letter-spacing: .5px; white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0 40px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  height: 72px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: color .2s, text-shadow .2s; cursor: default;
}
.m-chip:hover {
  color: var(--c, rgba(255,255,255,0.9));
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--c, rgba(255,255,255,0.4));
}

/* ─── SECTIONS SHARED ─── */
section { padding: 112px 72px; }
.section-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--blue2); letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.section-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--blue2); flex-shrink: 0; }
h2 {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: -.5px;
}
.section-lead {
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 500px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 64px;
}

/* ─── SERVICES ─── */
.services { background: var(--cream2); position: relative; }
.svc-header {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 3px; }
.svc-card {
  background: var(--cream); padding: 44px 36px;
  border-top: 2px solid transparent;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.svc-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; top: auto;
  height: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(43,74,114,0.04) 100%);
  transition: height .4s;
}
.svc-card:hover { border-top-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(43,74,114,0.08); }
.svc-card:hover::after { height: 100%; }
.svc-number { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cream3); letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.svc-bar { width: 36px; height: 2px; background: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 24px; transition: width .3s; }
.svc-card:hover .svc-bar { width: 56px; }
.svc-title { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.svc-desc { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.svc-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 28px; letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500; transition: gap .2s, color .2s;
}
.svc-cta:hover { gap: 14px; color: var(--blue2); }
.svc-cta::after { content: '→'; font-size: 14px; }

/* ─── EXPERTISE ─── */
.expertise { background: var(--cream); position: relative; }
.exp-tabs { display: flex; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); margin-bottom: 56px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.exp-tab {
  padding: 18px 30px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted); cursor: pointer;
  border: none; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -1px; background: none;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; letter-spacing: .3px;
  transition: color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.exp-tab.active { color: var(--ink); border-bottom-color: var(--blue); }
.exp-content { display: none; }
.exp-content.active { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 5fr 4fr; gap: 72px; align-items: start; }
.exp-left h3 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 18px; letter-spacing: -.3px; }
.exp-left p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.exp-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.exp-tag {
  font-size: 11px; padding: 7px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border2); color: var(--blue2);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(43,74,114,0.03); transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.exp-tag:hover { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); }
.exp-feats { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.exp-feat {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 22px; background: var(--cream2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s;
}
.exp-feat:hover { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.exp-feat:hover .exp-feat-line { background: var(--cream); }
.exp-feat:hover .exp-feat-txt { color: var(--cream); }
.exp-feat-line { width: 2px; height: 16px; background: var(--blue); flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 1px; transition: background .2s; }
.exp-feat-txt { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.5; transition: color .2s; }

/* ─── PROCESS ─── */
.process { background: var(--cream2); position: relative; }
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 100px; align-items: start; }
.steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.step-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 20px; padding: 32px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.step-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.step-badge {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue); letter-spacing: 1px; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.step-item:hover .step-badge { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--blue); }
.step-h4 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step-p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.metrics-panel {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 16px 64px rgba(43,74,114,0.08);
}
.metrics-header {
  padding: 24px 32px; background: var(--blue);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.metrics-header h4 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.metrics-dots { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.metrics-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.metrics-dot:not(:first-child) { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.metrics-body { padding: 8px; }
.metric-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background .2s;
}
.metric-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.metric-row:hover { background: rgba(43,74,114,0.02); }
.metric-label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted2); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.metric-bar-outer { height: 4px; background: var(--cream2); border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden; }
.metric-bar-inner {
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--blue2));
  border-radius: 2px; width: 0;
  transition: width 1.3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.metric-value { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; }

/* ─── TESTIMONIALS ─── */
.testimonials { background: var(--cream); position: relative; }
.testi-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.testi-header .section-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.testi-header .section-eyebrow::before { display: none; }
.testi-header h2 { text-align: center; margin: 0 auto 16px; }
.testi-header .sub { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--muted); max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto 28px; line-height: 1.75; }
.linkedin-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(43,74,114,0.06); border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  padding: 7px 16px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--blue2);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500;
}

.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.testi-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 48px 44px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(43,74,114,0.06);
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(43,74,114,0.12); }
.testi-accent-bar { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 3px; height: 100%; background: var(--blue); }
.testi-big-quote {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 120px; font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(43,74,114,0.05); line-height: .8;
  position: absolute; top: 20px; left: 32px;
  pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}
.testi-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testi-star { color: var(--gold); font-size: 14px; }
.testi-text {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.85;
  font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 36px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.testi-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue2));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
}
.testi-info {}
.testi-name {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 3px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.testi-verified {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  background: rgba(43,74,114,0.08); padding: 2px 7px;
  font-size: 9px; color: var(--blue2); letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; font-style: normal;
}
.testi-role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted2); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.testi-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted);
}
.testi-date { letter-spacing: .3px; }
.testi-relation-badge {
  background: rgba(43,74,114,0.06); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 2px 8px; font-size: 10px; color: var(--blue2);
  letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500;
}

/* ─── WHY ─── */
.why { background: var(--cream2); position: relative; }
.why-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 80px; }
.why-header .section-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.why-header .section-eyebrow::before { display: none; }
.why-header h2 { margin: 0 auto 20px; max-width: 600px; text-align: center; }
.why-header p { font-size: 17px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; line-height: 1.75; }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
.why-card {
  padding: 44px 36px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin: -1px 0 0 -1px; position: relative;
  transition: background .3s; z-index: 0;
}
.why-card:hover { background: var(--cream); z-index: 1; border-color: var(--border2); }
.why-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon { background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); }
.why-card:hover .why-icon svg { stroke: #fff !important; }
.why-h4 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.why-p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ─── CTA ─── */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--blue); padding: 100px 72px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 60px; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-orb1 { position: absolute; right: -100px; top: -100px; width: 400px; height: 400px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-orb2 { position: absolute; left: -60px; bottom: -60px; width: 280px; height: 280px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-text { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-tag { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.cta-h2 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 52px); font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: -.5px; }
.cta-sub { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width: 480px; line-height: 1.7; }
.cta-actions { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.btn-cream {
  background: var(--cream); color: var(--blue);
  padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: background .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.btn-cream:hover { background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); }
.cta-note { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); letter-spacing: .5px; }

/* ─── FOOTER ─── */
footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  padding: 80px 72px 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.footer-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-logo-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; background: var(--blue);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.footer-logo-text {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.footer-brand-desc { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 260px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.social-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.social-btn:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--blue); }
.fc h5 {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.fc ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.fc a { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.fc a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.footer-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* ─── BACK TO TOP ─── */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 32px; right: 32px; z-index: 100;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--blue); border: none;
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s, background .2s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: all; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--blue2); }

/* ─── HERO FADE ANIMATIONS ─── */
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
.fade-up { opacity:0; animation: fadeUp .7s ease forwards; }
.du1 { animation-delay:.1s; }
.du2 { animation-delay:.25s; }
.du3 { animation-delay:.4s; }
.du4 { animation-delay:.55s; }
.du5 { animation-delay:.7s; }

/* ─── CERTIFICATIONS ─── */
.certs-section {
  background: var(--ink); padding: 100px 72px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.certs-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 50%, rgba(43,74,114,0.12) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.certs-section .section-eyebrow { color: var(--blue2); border-color: rgba(43,74,114,0.3); background: rgba(43,74,114,0.1); }
.certs-section h2 { color: var(--cream); }
.certs-section .section-sub { color: rgba(240,237,230,0.5); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 56px; text-align: center; }
.certs-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.cert-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.cert-card:hover {
  background: rgba(43,74,114,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(43,74,114,0.3);
}
.cert-badge { flex-shrink: 0; }
.cert-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.cert-cat {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(240,237,230,0.35); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.cert-name {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.35;
}
.cert-status {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.cert-status::before { content: ''; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; }
.cert-status--active { color: #28c840; }
.cert-status--active::before { background: #28c840; box-shadow: 0 0 5px #28c840; }
.cert-status--due { color: #e5a233; }
.cert-status--due::before { background: #e5a233; }

/* ─── SPECIES BADGER CARDS ─── */
.species-card {
  position: absolute; z-index: 10;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,253,249,0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(200%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 14px 18px 13px;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 32px rgba(43,74,114,0.13),
    0 2px 4px rgba(43,74,114,0.06),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  text-align: center; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 260ms var(--ease-out), box-shadow 260ms var(--ease-out);
}
/* Gradient accent stripe along top edge */
.species-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--sc-accent);
}
/* Shine sweep on hover */
.species-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -50%; left: -70%;
  width: 38%; height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.45) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: skewX(-15deg);
  transition: left 600ms var(--ease-out);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Per-species accent gradients */
.sc-honey    { --sc-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9A84C, #e8c86e); }
.sc-american { --sc-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b6840, #b88d56); }
.sc-hog      { --sc-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #7a6a54, #a08c72); }
.sc-japanese { --sc-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #5e8a7a, #7ec4b0); }
.sc-european { --sc-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #5a5a6e, #8a8ab0); }
.sc-ferret   { --sc-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #5a3020, #9a5838); }
.sc-stink    { --sc-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #2c2438, #6a5888); }
.sc-burmese  { --sc-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #7a4020, #b86838); }

/* Icon tile */
.sc-icon-wrap {
  width: 70px; height: 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.75), rgba(255,255,255,0.3));
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(43,74,114,0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: transform 300ms var(--ease-out), background 220ms ease;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .species-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.07);
    box-shadow:
      0 28px 60px rgba(43,74,114,0.24),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(43,74,114,0.08),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    animation: none;
  }
  .species-card:hover::after { left: 130%; }
  .species-card:hover .sc-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.9), rgba(255,255,255,0.55));
  }
  .species-card:hover .sc-wiki-hint {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
.species-card:active { transform: scale(0.95) !important; }
.species-card svg { display: block; }
.sc-name {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: 0.02em; white-space: nowrap; margin-top: 2px;
}
.sc-latin {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 9px;
  font-style: italic; color: var(--muted); white-space: nowrap;
}
.sc-region {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: var(--muted); opacity: 0.65; white-space: nowrap; margin-top: 1px;
}
.sc-wiki-hint {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(5px);
  transition: opacity 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
  white-space: nowrap; margin-top: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
/* Alternating corners across sections for visual variety */
.sc-honey    { top: 14px; right: 32px; animation: floatSpecies 4.4s var(--ease-in-out) infinite; }
.sc-american { top: 14px; right: 32px; animation: floatSpecies 3.9s var(--ease-in-out) infinite 0.5s; }
.sc-hog      { top: 14px; right: 32px; animation: floatSpecies 4.7s var(--ease-in-out) infinite 1.0s; }
.sc-japanese { top: 14px; right: 32px; animation: floatSpecies 4.1s var(--ease-in-out) infinite 0.3s; }
.sc-european { top: 14px; right: 32px; animation: floatSpecies 4.3s var(--ease-in-out) infinite 0.8s; }
.sc-ferret   { top: 14px; right: 32px; animation: floatSpecies 4.6s var(--ease-in-out) infinite 0.2s; }
.sc-stink    { top: 14px; right: 32px; animation: floatSpecies 4.0s var(--ease-in-out) infinite 1.4s; }
.sc-burmese  { top: 14px; right: 32px; animation: floatSpecies 4.8s var(--ease-in-out) infinite 0.6s; }
@keyframes floatSpecies {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  35%       { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(1.8deg); }
  70%       { transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-1.2deg); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .species-card { display: none; } }

/* ─── HOG BADGER ANIMATIONS ─── */
.hog-sniff {
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: 50% 0%;
  animation: hogSniff 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hogSniff {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  8%        { transform: translateY(-3px); }
  16%       { transform: translateY(0); }
  26%       { transform: translateY(-2px); }
  34%       { transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hog-ear-r {
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: 50% 90%;
  animation: hogEarTwitch 6s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s;
}
@keyframes hogEarTwitch {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  4%        { transform: rotate(-10deg); }
  8%        { transform: rotate(4deg); }
  12%       { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  nav { padding: 0 32px; }
  section { padding: 80px 32px; }
  .hero { padding: 140px 32px 80px; }
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .hero-right { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .badger-container { order: -1; }
  .dash-scene { order: -1; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 80px 32px; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  nav { padding: 0 20px; height: 68px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-contact { display: none; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .mobile-nav { display: flex; top: 68px; }
  .hero { padding: 110px 20px 60px; }
  .hero-inner { gap: 40px; }
  .hero-right { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .badger-container { width: 280px; height: 300px; }
  .dash-scene { width: 320px; height: 280px; }
  .dash-notif { right: 0; }
  .dash-stat  { right: 0; }
  .dash-conn  { left: 0; }
  .badger-svg { width: 210px; }
  .hero-stats { max-width: 100%; }
  .certs-section { padding: 80px 32px; }
  .certs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-trust { max-width: 100%; }
  section { padding: 64px 20px; }
  .svc-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .exp-content.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-card { margin: 0; }
  .marquee-label { display: none; }
  .testi-card { padding: 36px 28px; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  footer { padding: 64px 20px 32px; }
  .cta-section { padding: 64px 20px; }
  .back-to-top { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEW SECTIONS — v4 additions
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── PAW PRINT TRAIL ─── */
.paw {
  position: fixed; pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: paw-fade 1.3s ease forwards;
  transform-origin: center;
}
@keyframes paw-fade {
  0%   { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(1) translateY(0) rotate(var(--rot,0deg)); }
  100% { opacity: 0;    transform: scale(0.7) translateY(-22px) rotate(var(--rot,0deg)); }
}

/* ─── PEEK BADGER ─── */
.peek-badger {
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; right: 120px; z-index: 97;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 -4px 20px rgba(43,74,114,0.25));
}
.peek-badger.peek-visible { transform: translateY(35%); }
.peek-badger.peek-up      { transform: translateY(-16px); }
.peek-bubble {
  position: absolute; bottom: calc(100% - 12px); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--blue); color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px; white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: .5px;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
}
.peek-bubble::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  border: 5px solid transparent; border-top-color: var(--blue);
}
.peek-badger:hover .peek-bubble,
.peek-badger.peek-visible .peek-bubble {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* ─── CLIENTS BAR (marquee style) ─── */
.clients-bar {
  background: var(--ink); overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center; height: 72px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.clients-bar-label {
  padding: 0 40px; font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.clients-bar-track-wrap { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; }
.clients-bar-track {
  display: flex; align-items: center; width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}
.clients-bar-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.cl-chip {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); letter-spacing: .5px; white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0 40px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  height: 72px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: color .2s; cursor: default;
}
.cl-chip:hover { color: var(--c, rgba(255,255,255,0.9)); }

/* ─── CERTIFICATIONS ─── */
/* ─── PROJECTS ─── */
.projects { background: var(--cream2); position: relative; }
.proj-filters { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.pf {
  padding: 9px 22px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .5px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border2); color: var(--muted); background: none;
  cursor: pointer; text-transform: uppercase; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.pf:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--blue); }
.pf.active { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--blue); }
.proj-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 3px; }
.proj-card {
  background: var(--cream); padding: 40px 32px; border-top: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .3s, transform .25s, box-shadow .25s; position: relative;
}
.proj-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--blue2));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s;
}
.proj-card:hover { border-top-color: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(43,74,114,0.1); }
.proj-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.proj-card.hidden { display: none; }
.proj-num { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cream3); letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.proj-tag-row { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.proj-tag { font-size: 10px; padding: 5px 12px; background: rgba(43,74,114,0.08); color: var(--blue2); letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; }
.proj-industry { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .8px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.proj-title { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.3; }
.proj-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.proj-result {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px; background: var(--cream2); border-left: 3px solid var(--blue); margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.proj-result-num { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 34px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue); line-height: 1; }
.proj-result-lbl { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.4; }
.proj-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.proj-duration { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .8px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.proj-cta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; transition: color .2s, letter-spacing .2s; }
.proj-cta:hover { color: var(--blue2); letter-spacing: .3px; }

/* ─── BLOG ─── */
.blog { background: var(--cream); position: relative; }
.blog-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(43,74,114,0.1); }
.blog-cat { font-size: 10px; color: var(--blue2); letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; padding: 18px 24px 0; }
.blog-img { height: 180px; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-img-bg {
  height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-img-bg::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 100%); }
.blog-body { padding: 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.blog-date { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
.blog-read { font-size: 10px; color: var(--blue2); background: rgba(43,74,114,0.06); padding: 3px 8px; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.blog-title { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.35; }
.blog-excerpt { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; flex: 1; }
.blog-link { font-size: 13px; color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: gap .2s, color .2s; }
.blog-link:hover { color: var(--blue2); gap: 10px; }
.blog-footer { text-align: center; margin-top: 48px; }

/* ─── BOOKING / CALENDAR ─── */
.booking { background: var(--ink); padding: 112px 72px; }
.booking-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.booking .section-eyebrow { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.booking .section-eyebrow::before { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.booking h2 { color: #fff; }
.booking-desc { font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.booking-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.bd-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.bd-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); flex-shrink: 0; }
.booking-badger { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding-top: 32px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.booking-badger-svg { animation: badger-float 3.6s ease-in-out infinite; filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(43,74,114,0.5)); }
.booking-badger-label { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 160px; font-style: italic; }

/* Calendar widget */
.booking-right { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 32px; }
.cal-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.cal-title { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }
.cal-nav-btn { width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); background: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.cal-nav-btn:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--blue); }
.cal-days-header { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cal-day-label { text-align: center; font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 2px; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.6; }
.cal-day-num { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); display: block; }
.cal-slots-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 4px; }
.cal-slot { padding: 10px 4px; text-align: center; font-size: 11px; border: 1px solid transparent; transition: all .15s; }
.cal-slot.available { background: rgba(43,74,114,0.3); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); border-color: rgba(43,74,114,0.5); cursor: pointer; font-weight: 500; }
.cal-slot.available:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--blue); transform: scale(1.06); z-index: 2; position: relative; }
.cal-slot.booked { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); cursor: default; text-decoration: line-through; }
.cal-slot.selected { background: var(--blue2); color: #fff; border-color: var(--blue2); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(43,74,114,0.45); }
.cal-confirm { margin-top: 20px; padding: 18px 20px; background: rgba(43,74,114,0.3); border: 1px solid rgba(59,106,158,0.6); text-align: center; }
.cal-confirm-icon { font-size: 22px; color: #6DBDF0; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cal-confirm-text { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cal-confirm-sub { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.cal-legend { display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-top: 18px; justify-content: flex-end; }
.cal-legend-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.cal-dot { width: 10px; height: 10px; display: inline-block; }
.cal-dot.cl-avail  { background: rgba(43,74,114,0.55); }
.cal-dot.cl-booked { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

/* ─── RESPONSIVE (new sections) ─── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .clients-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .proj-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .booking-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .booking { padding: 80px 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .clients-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .proj-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .booking { padding: 64px 20px; }
  .proj-filters { gap: 6px; }
  .pf { padding: 8px 14px; }
  .peek-badger { right: 16px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BEAUTY POLISH — v4.1
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── GRADIENT TEXT: hero accent word ─── */
h1 .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue3) 55%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
h1 .accent::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--blue2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  height: 2px;
}

/* ─── GRADIENT TEXT: blog section "Loft" heading ─── */
.blog h2 .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue2) 0%, var(--blue3) 60%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.blog h2 .accent::after { display: none; }

/* ─── SHIMMER SWEEP on primary button ─── */
.btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover::before { transform: translateX(120%); }

/* ─── PULSING eyebrow dot ─── */
.hero-eyebrow-dot {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--gold));
  animation: dot-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes dot-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,168,76,0); }
  50%       { transform: scale(1.25); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,168,76,0.18); }
}

/* ─── GRADIENT LINE on section eyebrow ─── */
.section-eyebrow::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--blue));
  height: 1.5px;
  width: 28px;
}

/* ─── GRADIENT svc-number ─── */
.svc-number {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue2), var(--blue3));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
}
/* Firefox fallback: keep readable */
@supports not (-webkit-background-clip: text) {
  .svc-number { color: var(--blue2); background: none; }
}

/* ─── GRADIENT svc-bar ─── */
.svc-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--blue));
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-bar { width: 60px; }

/* ─── HERO stat number gradient ─── */
.hero-stat-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink), var(--blue2));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ─── PROCESS step badge fill on hover ─── */
.step-item:hover .step-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue2) 100%);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
}

/* ─── TESTIMONIAL accent bar: gold-to-blue gradient ─── */
.testi-accent-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--blue) 55%, transparent 100%);
  width: 3px;
}

/* ─── TESTIMONIAL big quote: richer opacity ─── */
.testi-big-quote {
  color: rgba(43,74,114,0.07);
  font-size: 160px;
}

/* ─── CLIENTS BAR responsive ─── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .clients-bar-label { display: none; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE FIX — v4.2  (comprehensive responsiveness)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Medium tablet (769px – 1100px) ── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  /* Services: 2 cols at tablet */
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  /* Why: 2 cols at tablet */
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  /* Testi quote: prevent card overflow */
  .testi-big-quote { font-size: 100px; }
  /* Expertise tabs: tighter padding so they don't wrap weirdly */
  .exp-tab { padding: 14px 20px; }
  /* Section lead: less bottom space */
  .section-lead { margin-bottom: 48px; }
  /* Blog header: allow stacking */
  .blog-header { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; }
}

/* ── Mobile (≤ 768px) ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* H1: scale down from 48px minimum to 34px */
  h1 { font-size: clamp(34px, 9vw, 60px); letter-spacing: -.5px; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-desc { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .hero-eyebrow { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; padding: 6px 12px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-stat { padding: 14px 12px; }
  .hero-stat-num { font-size: 20px; }
  .hero-stat-lbl { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: .8px; }

  /* Services */
  .svc-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .svc-title { font-size: 18px; }

  /* Expertise */
  .exp-tab { padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
  .exp-left h3 { font-size: 24px; }
  .exp-content.active { gap: 28px; }
  .exp-feat { padding: 14px 16px; }

  /* Process */
  .step-item { grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 24px 0; }
  .step-h4 { font-size: 16px; }

  /* Why */
  .why-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .why-h4 { font-size: 15px; }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testi-big-quote { font-size: 80px; left: 16px; top: 12px; }
  .testi-text { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px; }

  /* Projects */
  .proj-card { padding: 28px 0; }
  .proj-title { font-size: 17px; }
  .proj-result-num { font-size: 28px; }

  /* Blog */
  .blog-body { padding: 18px 18px 24px; }
  .blog-title { font-size: 16px; }
  .blog-header { align-items: flex-start; }

  /* Booking / calendar */
  .booking-inner { gap: 32px; }
  .booking-right { padding: 20px 14px; }
  .booking-desc { font-size: 14px; }
  .cal-slot { padding: 7px 2px; font-size: 10px; }
  .cal-day-num { font-size: 13px; }
  .cal-day-label { font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: .5px; }

  /* Marquee bars: slightly shorter on mobile */
  .clients-bar { height: 60px; }
  .cl-chip { height: 60px; font-size: 13px; padding: 0 28px; }
  .marquee-section { height: 60px; }
  .m-chip { height: 60px; font-size: 13px; padding: 0 28px; }

  /* Section shared */
  .section-lead { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
  h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }

  /* CTA section */
  .cta-h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 40px); }
  .cta-sub { font-size: 15px; }
  .btn-cream { padding: 16px 32px; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-brand-desc { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ── Small mobile (≤ 420px) ── */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  h1 { font-size: clamp(30px, 8.5vw, 46px); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 7.5vw, 38px); }

  .hero { padding: 96px 16px 48px; }
  section { padding: 52px 16px; }
  .booking { padding: 52px 16px; }
  .cta-section { padding: 52px 16px; }
  footer { padding: 52px 16px 28px; }

  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .svc-card { padding: 28px 18px; }
  .why-card { padding: 28px 18px; }
  .proj-card { padding: 24px 0; }

  .btn-primary { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 14px; }
  .btn-cream { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 14px; }

  .cal-slot { padding: 6px 1px; font-size: 9px; }
  .booking-right { padding: 16px 10px; }
  .cal-day-num { font-size: 12px; }

  .testi-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .testi-big-quote { display: none; }

  .nav-logo-text { font-size: 15px; }
  .hero-eyebrow { display: none; }

  .proj-filters { gap: 4px; }
  .pf { padding: 7px 12px; font-size: 11px; }
}

/* ─── PROJECT result number gradient text ─── */
.proj-result-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue3) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ─── PROJECT card: spring-easing hover ─── */
.proj-card {
  transition: border-color .3s, transform .35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), box-shadow .3s;
}

/* ─── BLOG card: top accent border on hover ─── */
.blog-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue3) 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
.blog-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ─── BLOG card: spring-easing hover ─── */
.blog-card {
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.4,0.64,1), box-shadow .3s;
}

/* ─── WHY card icon: glow ring on hover ─── */
.why-card:hover .why-icon {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(43,74,114,0.1), 0 0 20px rgba(43,74,114,0.12);
}

/* ─── CALENDAR slot neon glow ─── */
.cal-slot.available:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(74,127,175,0.5), inset 0 0 8px rgba(74,127,175,0.1);
}
.cal-slot.selected {
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59,106,158,0.65), 0 4px 16px rgba(43,74,114,0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue2), var(--blue3));
}

/* ─── BOOKING section: richer dark gradient ─── */
.booking {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16202c 0%, #1C2430 50%, #111822 100%);
}

/* ─── CTA section: diagonal stripe pattern ─── */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 32px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 32px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 33px
  );
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
}
.cta-text, .cta-actions { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ─── NAV logo icon: gradient background ─── */
.nav-logo-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue2) 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ─── FOOTER logo icon: gradient background ─── */
.footer-logo-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue2) 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ─── MARQUEE: alternating hover colors ─── */

/* ─── EXP TAG: richer hover ─── */
.exp-tag:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
}

/* ─── HERO grid lines: more visible ─── */
.hero-grid-lines {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(43,74,114,0.055) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(43,74,114,0.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

/* ─── CLIENTS BAR: top gold accent line ─── */
.clients-bar {
  position: relative;
}
.clients-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold) 30%, var(--blue2) 70%, transparent);
  opacity: 0.3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ─── SCROLL progress accent: nav bottom edge ─── */
nav.scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(43,74,114,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(43,74,114,0.1), 0 1px 0 rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}

/* ─── BACK TO TOP: gradient ─── */
.back-to-top {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue2) 100%);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue2) 0%, var(--blue3) 100%);
}

/* ─── HERO section: warm bottom glow ─── */
.hero-orb2 {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
}

/* ─── SECTION LEAD: slightly warmer tone ─── */
.section-lead { color: var(--muted2); }

/* ─── SOCIAL BUTTONS: gradient on hover ─── */
.social-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue2) 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* ─── PEEK BUBBLE: gradient ─── */
.peek-bubble {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue2) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(43,74,114,0.5);
}
.peek-bubble::after { border-top-color: var(--blue2); }

/* ─── PROJ FILTERS: active button gradient ─── */
.pf.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue2) 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(43,74,114,0.25);
}

/* ─── NAV CTA: gradient ─── */
.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue2) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue2) 0%, var(--blue3) 100%);
}

/* ─── MOBILE NAV CTA: gradient ─── */
.mobile-nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue2) 100%);
}
.mobile-nav-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue2) 0%, var(--blue3) 100%);
}

/* ─── METRICS: gradient bar ─── */
.metric-bar-inner {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue3) 60%, var(--gold) 100%);
}

/* ─── METRICS HEADER: gradient ─── */
.metrics-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue2) 100%);
}

/* ─── HERO third orb: top-left gold accent ─── */
.hero-orb3 {
  position: absolute; left: 10%; top: 15%;
  width: 260px; height: 260px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ─── HERO stats strip: subtle inner glow ─── */
.hero-stats {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(43,74,114,0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.hero-stat:hover .hero-stat-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

/* ─── TRUST badge: gold dot accent ─── */
.trust-dot {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--blue2));
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
}

/* ─── BOOKING detail items: icon border glow ─── */
.bd-icon {
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.bd-item:hover .bd-icon {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(74,127,175,0.25);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DESIGN POLISH — motion + interaction refinements
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── CUSTOM EASING CURVES ─── */
:root {
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
  --ease-drawer: cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* ─── BUTTON :ACTIVE PRESS FEEDBACK ─── */
.btn-primary,
.btn-ghost,
.btn-cream,
.nav-cta,
.mobile-nav-cta,
.svc-cta,
.exp-tag,
.linkedin-pill {
  transition-property: background, transform, box-shadow, color, gap, border-color;
  transition-duration: 200ms, 160ms, 200ms, 200ms, 180ms, 200ms;
  transition-timing-function: var(--ease-out);
}

.btn-primary:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
.nav-cta:active     { transform: scale(0.97); }
.btn-cream:active   { transform: scale(0.97); }
.mobile-nav-cta:active { transform: scale(0.97); }

/* ─── NAV LINK UNDERLINE — smoother curve ─── */
.nav-links a::after {
  transition: right 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

/* ─── SERVICE CARDS — richer hover ─── */
.svc-card {
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow   0.35s var(--ease-out),
              transform    0.3s  var(--ease-out);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .svc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
}

/* ─── EXPERTISE FEATURE ROWS — smoother ─── */
.exp-feat {
  transition: background 0.2s var(--ease-out),
              border-color 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}

/* ─── STEP ITEMS — badge fill ─── */
.step-badge {
  transition: background 0.2s var(--ease-out),
              color 0.2s var(--ease-out),
              border-color 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}

/* ─── FLOATING CHIPS: staggered entry on page load ─── */
@keyframes fmsgEntry {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.95); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0)    scale(1); }
}
.fmsg1 { animation: fmsgFloat 4s   var(--ease-in-out) infinite,       fmsgEntry 0.55s var(--ease-out) 0.3s  both; }
.fmsg2 { animation: fmsgFloat 4.5s var(--ease-in-out) infinite 0.6s,  fmsgEntry 0.55s var(--ease-out) 0.45s both; }
.fmsg3 { animation: fmsgFloat 4.2s var(--ease-in-out) infinite 1.1s,  fmsgEntry 0.55s var(--ease-out) 0.6s  both; }
.fmsg4 { animation: fmsgFloat 5s   var(--ease-in-out) infinite 1.8s,  fmsgEntry 0.55s var(--ease-out) 0.75s both; }

/* ─── HERO ORB: subtle slow drift ─── */
@keyframes orbDrift1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%      { transform: translate(-20px, 15px) scale(1.04); }
  66%      { transform: translate(12px, -10px) scale(0.97); }
}
@keyframes orbDrift2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  50%      { transform: translate(18px, -12px); }
}
.hero-orb1 { animation: orbDrift1 18s var(--ease-in-out) infinite; }
.hero-orb2 { animation: orbDrift2 14s var(--ease-in-out) infinite; }

/* ─── BADGER FLOAT — smoother custom curve ─── */
@keyframes badger-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}
.badger-svg { animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.45, 0, 0.55, 1); }

/* ─── HERO h1 ACCENT UNDERLINE — animated draw-in ─── */
h1 .accent::after {
  transform-origin: left center;
  animation: accentLine 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.6s both;
}
@keyframes accentLine {
  from { transform: scaleX(0); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ─── HOVER GUARD — only apply transform hovers on pointer devices ─── */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .nav-cta:hover     { transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .btn-cream:hover   { transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .exp-tag:hover     { transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .testi-card:hover  { transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .proj-card:hover   { transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .blog-card:hover   { transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .why-card:hover    { transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .cl-card:hover     { transform: translateY(-2px); }
}

/* ─── TESTIMONIAL + PROJECT + BLOG CARDS: transition ─── */
.testi-card, .proj-card, .blog-card, .why-card, .cl-card {
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-out),
              border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out),
              transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

/* ─── MOBILE NAV LINKS: stagger ─── */
.mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(1) a { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(2) a { transition-delay: 30ms; }
.mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(3) a { transition-delay: 60ms; }
.mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(4) a { transition-delay: 90ms; }
.mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(5) a { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(6) a { transition-delay: 150ms; }
.mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(7) a { transition-delay: 180ms; }
.mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(8) a { transition-delay: 210ms; }

/* ─── SECTION EYEBROW LINE: animated draw ─── */
@keyframes eyebrowLine {
  from { width: 0; opacity: 0; }
  to   { width: 24px; opacity: 1; }
}
.section-eyebrow::before {
  animation: eyebrowLine 0.5s var(--ease-out) both;
}

/* ─── HERO EYEBROW DOT: pulse ─── */
@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(43,74,114,0.5); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(43,74,114,0); }
}
.hero-eyebrow-dot {
  animation: dotPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ─── HERO PARTNER BADGES ─── */
.hero-partners {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.hpartner-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hpartner-logos {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hpartner-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: opacity 0.2s var(--ease-out), transform 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .hpartner-badge:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }
}

/* ─── REDUCED MOTION: strip movement, keep fades ─── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .fmsg1, .fmsg2, .fmsg3, .fmsg4 { animation: none; opacity: 1; }
  .badger-svg  { animation: none; }
  .hero-orb1, .hero-orb2 { animation: none; }
  h1 .accent::after { animation: none; transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
  .section-eyebrow::before { animation: none; }
  .hero-eyebrow-dot { animation: none; }
  .svc-card, .testi-card, .proj-card, .blog-card, .why-card, .cl-card {
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  }
}