
    :root {
      --orange: #F07C2A;
      --orange-light: #FF9A4D;
      --orange-dark: #C96010;
      --orange-dim: rgba(240,124,42,0.12);
      --orange-glow: rgba(240,124,42,0.3);
      --gray: #545F6D;
      --gray-dark: #3A434F;
      --gray-light: #8A95A0;
      --white: #FFFFFF;
      --off-white: #F5F6F7;
      --dark: #1C2128;
      --darker: #111518;
      --darkest: #0C0F12;
    }

    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body {
      font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
      background: var(--darker);
      color: var(--white);
      overflow-x: hidden;
      cursor: none;
    }

    /* ── CURSOR ── */
    .cursor {
      width: 12px; height: 12px;
      background: var(--orange);
      border-radius: 50%;
      position: fixed;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9999;
      transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
      transition: width .18s, height .18s;
      mix-blend-mode: screen;
    }
    .cursor-ring {
      width: 36px; height: 36px;
      border: 2px solid rgba(240,124,42,.55);
      border-radius: 50%;
      position: fixed;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9998;
      transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
      opacity: 0.6;
    }
    .cursor.hover { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
    .cursor-ring.hover { width: 60px; height: 60px; opacity: .3; }

    /* ── NAV ── */
    nav {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 1100;
      padding: 0 5%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      height: 72px;
      background: rgba(17,21,24,.95);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.15);
      transition: all .3s;
    }
    nav.scrolled { height: 60px; background: rgba(17,21,24,.99); border-bottom-color: rgba(240,124,42,.3); }
    .nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; }
    .nav-logo img { height: 40px; mix-blend-mode: multiply; filter: brightness(1.1); }
    .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 36px; list-style: none; }
    .nav-links a {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gray-light); text-decoration: none;
      position: relative; transition: color .2s;
    }
    .nav-links a::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0;
      width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--orange); transition: width .3s;
    }
    .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
    .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
    .nav-cta {
      background: var(--orange); color: var(--white) !important;
      padding: 9px 22px;
      clip-path: polygon(8px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 8px) 100%, 0% 100%);
      transition: background .2s !important;
    }
    .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--orange-light) !important; }
    .nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
    .hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; }
    .hamburger span { display: block; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); transition: all .3s; }

    /* ── MOBILE MENU ── */
    .mobile-menu {
      display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0;
      background: var(--darker); z-index: 1099;
      flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 32px;
    }
    .mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
    .mobile-menu a {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: .04em; transition: color .2s;
    }
    .mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
    .mobile-close { position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 24px; background: none; border: none; color: var(--white); font-size: 32px; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }

    /* ── HERO ── */
    #hero {
      min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-top: 72px;
    }
    .hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--darker) 0%, #1a2030 50%, #0f1318 100%); }
    .hero-grid {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(240,124,42,.06) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(240,124,42,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
      animation: gridShift 20s linear infinite;
    }
    @keyframes gridShift { 0% { background-position: 0 0; } 100% { background-position: 60px 60px; } }
    .hero-glow {
      position: absolute; width: 700px; height: 700px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240,124,42,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
      top: -100px; right: -100px;
      animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }
    @keyframes pulse { from { transform: scale(1); } to { transform: scale(1.1); } }
    .hero-content {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5%;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(240,124,42,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.3);
      color: var(--orange); font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 16px;
      clip-path: polygon(6px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 6px) 100%, 0% 100%);
      margin-bottom: 24px; animation: fadeInUp .6s ease both;
    }
    .hero-badge::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--orange); border-radius: 50%; animation: blink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
    @keyframes blink { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: .3; } }
    .hero-title {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(52px, 6vw, 88px); font-weight: 900;
      line-height: .95; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: -.02em;
      animation: fadeInUp .6s .1s ease both;
    }
    .hero-title .line-orange { color: var(--orange); display: block; }
    .hero-title .line-white { color: var(--white); display: block; }
    .hero-title .line-outline { display: block; -webkit-text-stroke: 2px rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: transparent; }
    .hero-sub { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gray-light); line-height: 1.7; margin: 24px 0 40px; max-width: 480px; animation: fadeInUp .6s .2s ease both; }
    .hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; animation: fadeInUp .6s .3s ease both; }
    .btn-primary {
      background: var(--orange); color: var(--white);
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;
      letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 14px 32px;
      text-decoration: none; clip-path: polygon(10px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 10px) 100%, 0% 100%);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: background .3s, transform .2s; display: inline-block;
    }
    .btn-primary::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.15) 50%, transparent 100%);
      transform: translateX(-100%); transition: transform .4s;
    }
    .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--orange-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-primary:hover::before { transform: translateX(100%); }
    .btn-secondary {
      background: transparent; color: var(--white);
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;
      letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 13px 32px;
      text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
      transition: border-color .3s, color .3s, transform .2s;
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    }
    .btn-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--orange); color: var(--orange); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .hero-stats {
      display: flex; gap: 32px; margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 32px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
      animation: fadeInUp .6s .4s ease both;
    }
    .stat-item { text-align: left; }
    .stat-num { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--orange); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
    .stat-label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gray-light); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-top: 2px; }
    .hero-visual { position: relative; animation: fadeInRight .8s .2s ease both; }
    .hero-logo-wrap { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 540px; height: 540px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .hero-logo-bg {
      width: 420px; height: 420px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240,124,42,.08), rgba(84,95,109,.08));
      border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.15);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      position: relative; clip-path: polygon(20px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 20px) 100%, 0% 100%);
    }
    .hero-logo-bg img { width: 75%; mix-blend-mode: multiply; filter: brightness(1.05); }
    .hero-corner { position: absolute; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-color: var(--orange); border-style: solid; }
    .hero-corner.tl { top: -8px; left: -8px; border-width: 3px 0 0 3px; }
    .hero-corner.tr { top: -8px; right: -8px; border-width: 3px 3px 0 0; }
    .hero-corner.bl { bottom: -8px; left: -8px; border-width: 0 0 3px 3px; }
    .hero-corner.br { bottom: -8px; right: -8px; border-width: 0 3px 3px 0; }
    /* ── ORBITAL BADGES ── */
    .orbit-ring {
      position: absolute;
      width: 520px; height: 520px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      top: 50%; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .orbit-badge {
      position: absolute;
      width: 110px; height: 110px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--dark);
      border: 2px solid var(--orange);
      box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(240,124,42,.35), inset 0 0 12px rgba(240,124,42,.08);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: 5px;
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white); text-align: center; line-height: 1.2;
      padding: 10px;
      /* counter-rotate so text stays upright */
      animation: badge-counterrotate 12s linear infinite;
    }
    .ob1 {
      top: 0; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      animation: orbit-badge1 12s linear infinite;
    }
    .ob2 {
      bottom: 0; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, 50%);
      animation: orbit-badge2 12s linear infinite;
    }
    .ob-icon { font-size: 22px; line-height: 1; }
    .ob-text { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    /* Dashed orbit track */
    .orbit-track {
      position: absolute;
      width: 520px; height: 520px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      top: 50%; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      border: 1px dashed rgba(240,124,42,.2);
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: spin-slow 28s linear infinite;
    }
    @keyframes spin-slow {
      from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
      to   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
    }
    @keyframes orbit-badge1 {
      from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg) translateY(-260px) rotate(0deg); }
      to   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg) translateY(-260px) rotate(-360deg); }
    }
    @keyframes orbit-badge2 {
      from { transform: translate(-50%, 50%) rotate(0deg) translateY(260px) rotate(0deg); }
      to   { transform: translate(-50%, 50%) rotate(360deg) translateY(260px) rotate(-360deg); }
    }
    /* Simpler approach: orbit wrapper spins, inner counter-rotates */
    .orbit-anchor {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%; left: 50%;
      width: 0; height: 0;
      transform-origin: center;
    }
    .orbit-anchor.oa1 { animation: orbit-spin 28s linear infinite; }
    .orbit-anchor.oa2 { animation: orbit-spin 28s linear infinite reverse; }
    @keyframes orbit-spin {
      from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
      to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
    }
    .orbit-anchor .orbit-badge {
      position: absolute;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(-260px);
      animation: counter-spin 28s linear infinite;
    }
    .orbit-anchor.oa2 .orbit-badge {
      animation: counter-spin-rev 28s linear infinite;
    }
    @keyframes counter-spin {
      from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(-260px) rotate(0deg); }
      to   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(-260px) rotate(-360deg); }
    }
    @keyframes counter-spin-rev {
      from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(-260px) rotate(0deg); }
      to   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(-260px) rotate(360deg); }
    }
    .fb-dot { display: none; }
    @keyframes fadeInUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
    @keyframes fadeInRight { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); } }

    /* ── TICKER ── */
    .ticker { background: var(--orange); padding: 12px 0; overflow: hidden; }
    .ticker-inner { display: flex; animation: ticker 25s linear infinite; white-space: nowrap; }
    .ticker-item {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0 48px;
      color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    }
    .ticker-item::before { content: '◆'; font-size: 8px; opacity: .7; }
    @keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

    /* ── SECTION BASE ── */
    section { padding: 100px 5%; }
    .section-header { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto 60px; }
    .section-label {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange);
      margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    }
    .section-label::before { content: ''; width: 30px; height: 2px; background: var(--orange); }
    .section-title { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px); font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
    .section-title span { color: var(--orange); }
    .section-sub { font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray-light); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 560px; margin-top: 16px; }
    .inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }

    /* ── SERVICES ── */
    #services { background: var(--dark); }
    .services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2px; }
    .service-card {
      background: var(--darker); padding: 40px 32px;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
      transition: transform .3s, background .3s;
      border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
    }
    .service-card::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
      width: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--orange); transition: width .4s;
    }
    /* radial glow */
    .card-radial {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(240,124,42,.13), transparent 55%);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); background: #1a2028; }
    .service-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }
    .service-card:hover .card-radial { opacity: 1; }
    .service-icon { font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 20px; display: block; transition: transform .3s; }
    .service-card:hover .service-icon { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg); }
    .service-num {
      position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 24px;
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 64px; font-weight: 900;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.03); line-height: 1; transition: color .3s;
    }
    .service-card:hover .service-num { color: rgba(240,124,42,.06); }
    .service-name { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--white); }
    .service-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-light); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }

    /* service card tags */
    .sc-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .sc-tag {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
      color: var(--gray-light); transition: border-color .3s, color .3s;
    }
    .service-card:hover .sc-tag { border-color: rgba(240,124,42,.35); color: #ccc; }

    /* card expand cta */
    .sc-cta {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange);
      opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s;
    }
    .service-card:hover .sc-cta { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .sc-arrow { width: 20px; height: 1px; background: var(--orange); position: relative; transition: width .3s; }
    .sc-arrow::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: -3px;
      width: 6px; height: 6px;
      border-right: 1.5px solid var(--orange); border-top: 1.5px solid var(--orange);
      transform: rotate(45deg);
    }
    .service-card:hover .sc-arrow { width: 32px; }

    /* ── DETAIL SIDE PANEL ── */
    .detail-panel {
      position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; width: min(580px,100vw); height: 100%;
      background: rgba(14,17,20,.98); border-left: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.2);
      z-index: 1500; transform: translateX(100%);
      transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
      overflow-y: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    }
    .detail-panel.open { transform: translateX(0); }
    .panel-header {
      position: sticky; top: 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
      padding: 26px 40px; background: rgba(14,17,20,.98);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); z-index: 10;
    }
    .panel-header-label { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange); }
    .panel-close-btn {
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-dark); border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer; background: none; color: var(--white); font-size: 18px;
      transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
    }
    .panel-close-btn:hover { border-color: var(--orange); background: var(--orange-dim); }
    .panel-body { padding: 44px 40px 60px; }
    .panel-big-num { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 80px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(240,124,42,.2); margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .panel-title { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 38px; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .panel-lead { color: var(--gray-light); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 36px; border-left: 2px solid var(--orange); padding-left: 18px; }
    .panel-sub-label { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange); margin-bottom: 16px; margin-top: 32px; }
    .feat-list { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .feat-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 13px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); font-size: 14px; color: #ccc; line-height: 1.5; }
    .feat-list li:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
    .feat-check { color: var(--orange); font-size: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
    .panel-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .ps-cell { background: var(--dark); padding: 20px 16px; text-align: center; }
    .ps-val { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--orange); line-height: 1; }
    .ps-lbl { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--gray-light); text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 4px; }
    .process-list { margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .pl-item { display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
    .pl-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
    .pl-num { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--orange); flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 2px; }
    .pl-title { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 3px; }
    .pl-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-light); line-height: 1.6; }
    .panel-btn {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;
      background: var(--orange); color: var(--white);
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase; padding: 16px 32px; border: none;
      cursor: pointer; width: 100%; margin-top: 32px;
      transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
    }
    .panel-btn:hover { background: var(--orange-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .overlay {
      position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.55);
      z-index: 1400; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .4s;
    }
    .overlay.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
    .detail-panel::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
    .detail-panel::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
    .detail-panel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gray-dark); border-radius: 2px; }

    /* ── WHY US ── */
    #why { background: var(--darker); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
    .why-big-num { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 200px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 2px rgba(240,124,42,.15); position: absolute; top: -40px; left: -20px; pointer-events: none; }
    .why-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    /* flip card wrapper */
    .why-card-wrap { perspective: 900px; }
    .why-card {
      background: var(--dark); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding: 28px 24px;
      transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
      position: relative; transform-style: preserve-3d; cursor: pointer;
      min-height: 160px;
    }
    .why-card:hover { border-color: var(--orange); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(240,124,42,.15); transform: translateY(-6px) rotateY(0deg); }
    .why-card.flipped { transform: rotateY(180deg) !important; border-color: var(--orange); }
    .why-card-front, .why-card-back {
      backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    }
    .why-card-back {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; padding: 22px 20px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240,124,42,.12), rgba(240,124,42,.05));
      transform: rotateY(180deg);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .why-card-back-title {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--orange); margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .why-card-back-text { font-size: 13px; color: var(--off-white); line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; }
    .why-card-back-cta {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange);
      margin-top: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    }
    .why-card-back-cta::after { content: '→'; }
    .why-card-flip-hint {
      position: absolute; bottom: 10px; right: 14px;
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .1em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(240,124,42,.5);
      transition: color .2s; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .why-card:hover .why-card-flip-hint { color: rgba(240,124,42,.9); }
    .why-card-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .why-card-title { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .why-card-text { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-light); line-height: 1.6; }
    .why-list { list-style: none; }
    .why-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; padding: 20px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
    .why-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .why-list-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0; background: rgba(240,124,42,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.25); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; }
    .why-list-text strong { display: block; font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .why-list-text span { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-light); }

    /* ── PROCESS ── */
    #process { background: var(--dark); }
    .process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; }
    .process-steps::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 52px; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), rgba(240,124,42,.2)); z-index: 0; }
    .process-step { text-align: center; padding: 0 16px; position: relative; z-index: 1; cursor: pointer; }
    .step-num {
      width: 56px; height: 56px; background: var(--darker); border: 2px solid rgba(240,124,42,.3); border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 20px;
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--orange);
      transition: all .3s; position: relative;
    }
    .process-step:hover .step-num, .process-step.active .step-num { background: var(--orange); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--orange); transform: scale(1.15); }
    .step-title { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .step-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-light); line-height: 1.5; }

    /* ── PROJECTS ── */
    #projects { background: var(--darker); }
    .projects-filter { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .filter-btn { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 8px 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); background: transparent; color: var(--gray-light); cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s; }
    .filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover { background: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange); color: var(--white); }
    .projects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 16px; }
    .project-card {
      position: relative; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; background: var(--dark);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
      transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
    }
    .project-card::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-light));
      transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
      z-index: 4;
    }
    .project-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01); border-color: rgba(240,124,42,.4); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(240,124,42,.15); }
    .project-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-size: cover; background-position: center;
      transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), filter .4s;
      filter: brightness(.55) saturate(.8);
    }
    .project-bg-emoji {
      display: none; /* hide emoji fallback when image is present */
    }
    .project-card:hover .project-bg { transform: scale(1.07); filter: brightness(.38) saturate(.7); }

    /* Gradient wash that slides up on hover */
    .project-card::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
      background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(12,15,18,.97) 0%, rgba(12,15,18,.45) 50%, rgba(12,15,18,.15) 100%);
      transition: opacity .35s;
    }
    .project-card:hover::before { opacity: .95; }

    .project-info { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 24px; transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); }
    .project-card:hover .project-info { transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .project-tag { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange); margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .project-name { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .project-loc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-light); margin-top: 4px; }

    /* Quick-stat overlay that appears on hover */
    .project-hover-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
      padding: 24px; gap: 10px;
      opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px);
      transition: opacity .35s, transform .35s;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .project-card:hover .project-hover-overlay { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .pho-stats { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .pho-stat {
      background: rgba(240,124,42,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.3);
      padding: 8px 14px; text-align: center;
    }
    .pho-stat-val { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--orange); line-height: 1; }
    .pho-stat-lbl { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray-light); margin-top: 2px; }
    .pho-desc { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); text-align: center; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 220px; }
    .pho-cta {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange);
      margin-top: 4px;
    }
    .pho-cta::after { content: '→'; transition: transform .2s; }
    .project-card:hover .pho-cta::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

    /* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
    #testimonials { background: var(--dark); }
    .testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
    .testimonial-card { background: var(--darker); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding: 40px; position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: border-color .3s; }
    .testimonial-card:hover { border-color: rgba(240,124,42,.3); }
    .testimonial-card::before { content: '"'; position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 32px; font-size: 120px; font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(240,124,42,.08); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; }
    .stars { color: var(--orange); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: 3px; }
    .testimonial-text { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--off-white); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; flex: 1; }
    .testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
    .author-avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--orange); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .author-name { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .author-title { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-light); }

    /* ── CTA BAND ── */
    #cta { background: var(--orange); padding: 80px 5%; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    #cta::before { content: 'BUILD'; position: absolute; font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 280px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.05); top: 50%; right: -40px; transform: translateY(-50%); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; }
    .cta-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .cta-text h2 { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px); font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1; color: var(--white); }
    .cta-text p { font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-top: 10px; }
    .cta-btn { background: var(--white); color: var(--orange); font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 18px 48px; text-decoration: none; clip-path: polygon(12px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 12px) 100%, 0% 100%); transition: all .3s; display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap; }
    .cta-btn:hover { background: var(--darker); color: var(--orange); transform: translateY(-2px); }

    /* ── CONTACT ── */
    #contact { background: var(--darker); }
    .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
    .contact-info-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .ci-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0; background: rgba(240,124,42,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.25); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; }
    .ci-label { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange); margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .ci-value { font-size: 15px; color: var(--white); }
    .contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
    .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
    .form-field label { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray-light); }
    .form-field input, .form-field select, .form-field textarea { background: var(--dark); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: var(--white); font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; padding: 12px 16px; outline: none; transition: border-color .2s; }
    .form-field input:focus, .form-field select:focus, .form-field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--orange); }
    .form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
    .form-field select option { background: var(--dark); }
    .form-submit { background: var(--orange); color: var(--white); font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 15px 40px; border: none; clip-path: polygon(10px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 10px) 100%, 0% 100%); cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s, transform .2s; align-self: flex-start; }
    .form-submit:hover { background: var(--orange-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }


    /* ── SERVICE AREA SECTION ── */
    #service-area { background: var(--dark); border-top: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.15); }
    .sa-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 72px 5%; }
    .sa-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
    .sa-header .section-label { margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .sa-header .section-title { font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px); }
    .sa-header .section-sub { max-width: 560px; margin: 16px auto 0; }
    .sa-map-area {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center;
    }
    .sa-cities { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .sa-city-card {
      background: var(--darker); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
      padding: 20px 24px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
      transition: border-color .25s, background .25s, transform .25s;
      cursor: default;
    }
    .sa-city-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(240,124,42,.35);
      background: rgba(240,124,42,.06);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
    .sa-city-icon {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: rgba(240,124,42,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.25);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 20px;
    }
    .sa-city-name {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white);
    }
    .sa-city-tag { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-light); margin-top: 2px; }
    .sa-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
    .sa-stat-row { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
    .sa-stat {
      flex: 1; background: var(--darker); border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.15);
      padding: 24px 20px; text-align: center;
    }
    .sa-stat-num {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 44px; font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--orange); line-height: 1;
    }
    .sa-stat-lbl { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray-light); margin-top: 6px; }
    .sa-note {
      background: rgba(240,124,42,.07); border-left: 3px solid var(--orange);
      padding: 20px 24px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-light); line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .sa-note strong { color: var(--white); }
    .sa-cta-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .sa-cta-btn {
      background: var(--orange); color: var(--white);
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 14px 32px;
      text-decoration: none; clip-path: polygon(8px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 8px) 100%, 0% 100%);
      transition: background .2s, transform .2s; display: inline-block;
    }
    .sa-cta-btn:hover { background: var(--orange-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .sa-cta-ghost {
      background: transparent; color: var(--white);
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 13px 32px;
      text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
      transition: border-color .2s, color .2s, transform .2s; display: inline-block;
    }
    .sa-cta-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--orange); color: var(--orange); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .sa-map-area { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .sa-cities { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .sa-cities { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer-nav { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
    }

    /* ── FOOTER ── */
    footer { background: var(--darkest, #0C0F12); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
    .footer-main {
      max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px 5% 28px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    }
    .footer-logo-link { display: block; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .footer-logo-link img { height: 48px; width: auto; display: block; }
    .footer-nav {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .footer-nav a {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray-light);
      text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .footer-nav a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
    .footer-tagline-row {
      max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 18px 5%;
      font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-light); line-height: 1.6;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    }
    .footer-bottom {
      max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 18px 5%;
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
      font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-light); flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
    }
    .footer-lic { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
    .lic-badge { background: rgba(240,124,42,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.25); color: var(--orange); font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; }
    /* hide old grid */
    .footer-grid, .footer-logo, .footer-col { display: none; }

    /* ── PROJECT MODAL ── */
    .project-modal-overlay {
      position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.8); z-index: 1600;
      opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .35s;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 24px;
    }
    .project-modal-overlay.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
    .project-modal {
      background: var(--dark); border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.3);
      width: min(720px, 100%); max-height: 92vh; overflow-y: auto;
      transform: translateY(30px) scale(.97); transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
      position: relative;
    }
    .project-modal-overlay.show .project-modal { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }

    /* modal top visual band */
    .pm-visual-band {
      height: 200px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240,124,42,.15), rgba(30,36,44,1));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative;
      overflow: hidden; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.15);
    }
    .pm-visual-band-emoji { font-size: 120px; opacity: .25; filter: blur(2px); user-select: none; }
    .pm-visual-band-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240,124,42,.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    }
    .pm-visual-band-badge {
      position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 44px;
      background: var(--orange); color: var(--white);
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 14px;
      clip-path: polygon(6px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 6px) 100%, 0% 100%);
    }

    .pm-header {
      padding: 28px 44px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      position: relative;
    }
    .pm-tag { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange); margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .pm-title { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .pm-loc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-light); }
    .pm-close {
      position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 24px; width: 36px; height: 36px;
      border: 1px solid var(--gray-dark); border-radius: 50%; background: none; color: var(--white);
      font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
    }
    .pm-close:hover { border-color: var(--orange); background: var(--orange-dim); }

    /* modal tabs */
    .pm-tabs { display: flex; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding: 0 44px; }
    .pm-tab {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 14px 20px;
      color: var(--gray-light); cursor: pointer; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
      transition: color .2s, border-color .2s; background: none; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-right: none;
    }
    .pm-tab.active { color: var(--orange); border-bottom-color: var(--orange); }
    .pm-tab-panel { display: none; }
    .pm-tab-panel.active { display: block; }

    .pm-body { padding: 32px 44px 44px; }
    .pm-description { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-light); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .pm-meta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .pm-meta-item { background: rgba(240,124,42,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.15); padding: 16px 20px; transition: background .2s, border-color .2s; }
    .pm-meta-item:hover { background: rgba(240,124,42,.1); border-color: rgba(240,124,42,.3); }
    .pm-meta-label { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange); margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .pm-meta-value { font-size: 15px; color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
    .pm-highlights { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .pm-highlights li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 13px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); font-size: 14px; color: #ccc; transition: color .2s; }
    .pm-highlights li:hover { color: var(--white); }
    .pm-highlights li:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
    .pm-highlight-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--orange); border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 6px; }
    .pm-cta { display: block; text-align: center; background: var(--orange); color: var(--white); font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 16px 32px; border: none; cursor: pointer; width: 100%; clip-path: polygon(10px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 10px) 100%, 0% 100%); transition: background .2s, transform .2s; }
    .pm-cta:hover { background: var(--orange-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

    /* scope checklist tab */
    .pm-scope-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .pm-scope-item {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      background: var(--darker); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 13px; color: #ccc;
      transition: border-color .2s, color .2s;
    }
    .pm-scope-item:hover { border-color: rgba(240,124,42,.25); color: var(--white); }
    .pm-scope-check { color: var(--orange); font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }

    /* timeline tab */
    .pm-timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 28px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .pm-timeline::before { content:''; position:absolute; left:8px; top:8px; bottom:8px; width:2px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--orange), rgba(240,124,42,.1)); }
    .pm-tl-item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .pm-tl-dot { position:absolute; left:-24px; top:4px; width:12px; height:12px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--darker); border:2px solid var(--orange); transition: background .2s; }
    .pm-tl-item:hover .pm-tl-dot { background: var(--orange); }
    .pm-tl-phase { font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--orange); margin-bottom:4px; }
    .pm-tl-title { font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:4px; }
    .pm-tl-desc { font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-light); line-height:1.6; }

    /* ── SERVICE CARD QUICK-PEEK ── */
    .sc-peek {
      position: absolute; bottom: calc(100% + 12px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
      background: var(--darkest); border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.3); padding: 14px 18px;
      min-width: 220px; max-width: 280px; z-index: 200; pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s;
      font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-light);
    }
    .sc-peek::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -6px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 10px; height: 10px; background: var(--darkest);
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.3); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.3);
      transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
    }
    .service-card:hover .sc-peek { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
    .sc-peek-stat { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .sc-peek-val { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--orange); }
    .sc-peek-lbl { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--gray-light); }

    /* ── PROCESS DETAIL PANEL ── */
    .process-detail {
      max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), opacity .4s;
      opacity: 0; margin-top: 0;
    }
    .process-detail.open { max-height: 300px; opacity: 1; margin-top: 40px; }
    .process-detail-inner {
      background: var(--darker); border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.2);
      border-top: 3px solid var(--orange); padding: 28px 32px;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 20px; align-items: start;
    }
    .pd-num { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 60px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(240,124,42,.35); }
    .pd-title { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .pd-desc { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-light); line-height: 1.7; }
    .pd-tips { list-style: none; margin-top: 14px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
    .pd-tip { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 14px; background: rgba(240,124,42,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.2); color: var(--orange); }

    .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity .6s, transform .6s; }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .hero-visual { display: none; }
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .why-big-num { display: none; }
      .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .process-steps::before { display: none; }
      .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .testimonials-track .testimonial-card { min-width: calc(100% - 0px); }
      .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer-nav { gap: 14px; }
      .nav-links { display: none; }
      .hamburger { display: flex; }
      body { cursor: auto; }
      .cursor, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer-nav { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
      .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
    }
    /* ── BEFORE & AFTER ── */
    #before-after { background: var(--darker); }
    .ba-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .ba-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
    .ba-label-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .ba-title { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .ba-loc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-light); }

    /* the drag-reveal container */
    .ba-compare {
      position: relative; overflow: hidden; cursor: ew-resize;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      user-select: none; -webkit-user-select: none;
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    }
    .ba-compare:hover { border-color: rgba(240,124,42,.3); }

    /* both images fill the container */
    .ba-img {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover; display: block; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .ba-img-after { z-index: 1; }
    .ba-img-before { z-index: 2; }

    /* clip the "before" image so only the left portion shows */
    .ba-before-wrap {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
      overflow: hidden;
      width: 100%;
      clip-path: inset(0 50% 0 0);
    }
    .ba-before-wrap .ba-img { width: 100%; min-width: unset; max-width: unset; left: 0; }

    /* divider line + handle */
    .ba-divider {
      position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 3;
      width: 3px; background: var(--orange);
      left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .ba-handle {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      background: var(--orange); border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 16px; color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(240,124,42,.3), 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
      transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .15s;
      z-index: 4; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .ba-compare:active .ba-handle {
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(240,124,42,.25), 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
    }

    /* BEFORE / AFTER pill labels */
    .ba-pill {
      position: absolute; top: 16px; z-index: 5;
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 14px;
      pointer-events: none;
      clip-path: polygon(6px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 6px) 100%, 0% 100%);
    }
    .ba-pill-before { left: 16px; background: rgba(28,33,40,.85); color: var(--gray-light); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
    .ba-pill-after  { right: 16px; background: var(--orange); color: var(--white); }

    .ba-caption { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-light); margin-top: 14px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 2px; }

    @media (max-width: 900px) { .ba-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }


    /* ── PHOTO GALLERY ── */
    #gallery { background: var(--dark); }
    .gallery-filters { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .gallery-filter-btn {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 8px 22px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); background: transparent;
      color: var(--gray-light); cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s;
    }
    .gallery-filter-btn.active, .gallery-filter-btn:hover {
      background: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange); color: var(--white);
    }
    .gallery-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 10px;
    }
    .gallery-item {
      position: relative; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
      aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
    }
    .gallery-item:hover { border-color: var(--orange); transform: scale(1.02); }
    .gallery-item img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
      transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), filter .4s;
      filter: brightness(.85) saturate(.9);
    }
    .gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); filter: brightness(.6) saturate(.8); }
    .gallery-item-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
    }
    .gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-overlay { opacity: 1; }
    .gallery-item-icon { font-size: 28px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .gallery-item-label {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white);
      text-align: center; padding: 0 12px;
    }
    .gallery-item[data-cat] { }
    .gallery-item.hidden { display: none; }

    /* Lightbox */
    .gallery-lightbox {
      position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.93); z-index: 2000;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .3s;
    }
    .gallery-lightbox.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
    .lb-inner {
      position: relative; max-width: min(90vw, 1100px); width: 100%;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    }
    .lb-img-wrap {
      position: relative; width: 100%; max-height: 80vh;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .lb-img-wrap img {
      max-width: 100%; max-height: 80vh; object-fit: contain;
      border: 1px solid rgba(240,124,42,.25);
      box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
    }
    .lb-close {
      position: absolute; top: -48px; right: 0;
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
      border-radius: 50%; background: none; color: var(--white);
      font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
    }
    .lb-close:hover { border-color: var(--orange); background: var(--orange-dim); }
    .lb-nav {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
      border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(0,0,0,.6); color: var(--white);
      font-size: 20px; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: border-color .2s, background .2s; z-index: 5;
    }
    .lb-nav:hover { border-color: var(--orange); background: rgba(240,124,42,.3); }
    .lb-prev { left: -56px; }
    .lb-next { right: -56px; }
    .lb-caption {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray-light);
      text-align: center;
    }
    .lb-counter {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .15em; color: rgba(240,124,42,.7);
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
      .lb-prev { left: -40px; }
      .lb-next { right: -40px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .lb-prev, .lb-next { display: none; }
    }

  