/* ============================================================
   umerqureshi.com — Concept 3 "Aviation Blue / Flight"
   Deep-navy mission-control theme. Self-contained, no CDNs.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --bg-0: #070B18;          /* deepest sky */
  --bg-1: #0B1224;          /* panel navy */
  --bg-2: #0F1830;          /* raised panel */
  --line: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.14);
  --line-strong: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.30);
  --ink: #E6ECF5;           /* cool off-white */
  --ink-dim: #9FB0CC;       /* muted copy */
  --ink-faint: #64769B;     /* labels/captions */
  --blue: #3B82F6;
  --blue-hi: #60A5FA;
  --blue-soft: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  --blue-glow: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.45);
  --ochre: #C27310;         /* sparing hairline accent */
  --ok: #34D399;
  --err: #F87171;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --font-sans: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", "Inter", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: ui-monospace, "Cascadia Code", "SF Mono", "Segoe UI Mono", Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
  --header-h: 68px;
  --wrap: 1160px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
html, body { overflow-x: clip; }
body {
  background: var(--bg-0);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, svg, canvas { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: var(--blue-hi); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }
input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
::selection { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35); color: #fff; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--blue-hi);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0;
  background: var(--blue); color: #fff; padding: 10px 18px; z-index: 200;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

.wrap { max-width: var(--wrap); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* ---------- Type ---------- */
h1, h2, h3 { font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.12; text-wrap: balance; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.4vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.lead { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem); max-width: 46em; }

/* the ONE italic glowing word per headline */
em.glow {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--blue-hi);
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--blue-glow), 0 0 46px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
}

/* Section eyebrow — "Label · Phrase", mission-control mono */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-hi);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 26px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ochre), var(--blue));
  flex: none;
}
.eyebrow .dot { color: var(--ink-faint); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease),
              background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  will-change: transform;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; }
.btn-primary {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, #2563EB 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.35) inset, 0 8px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.6) inset, 0 10px 42px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.55);
}
.btn-ghost {
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: rgba(11, 18, 36, 0.5);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--blue-hi); color: var(--blue-hi); background: var(--blue-soft); }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 100;
  height: var(--header-h);
  background: rgba(7, 11, 24, 0.72);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.header-inner {
  max-width: var(--wrap); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
  height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.brand:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.brand-mark {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; flex: none; border-radius: 9px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06));
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
}
.brand-mark svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.brand small {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--ink-faint); text-transform: uppercase;
}

.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.main-nav a.nav-link {
  padding: 9px 14px; border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.main-nav a.nav-link:hover { color: var(--ink); background: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.08); }
.main-nav a.nav-link[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--blue-hi); }
.main-nav .btn { margin-left: 10px; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-toggle svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.nav-toggle .icon-close { display: none; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon-menu { display: none; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon-close { display: block; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: grid; }
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed; top: var(--header-h); left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 4px;
    background: rgba(7, 11, 24, 0.97);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px); backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 16px 24px 22px;
    transform: translateY(-8px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.28s var(--ease), transform 0.28s var(--ease), visibility 0.28s;
  }
  .main-nav.open { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; }
  .main-nav a.nav-link { padding: 13px 14px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .main-nav .btn { margin: 12px 0 0; width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 64px) 0 90px;
  overflow: clip;
  isolation: isolate;
}
#sky {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
/* static fallback sky (mobile / reduced motion / pre-JS) */
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -3;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 72% -10%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(720px 420px at 12% 110%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1.6px 1.6px at 21% 26%, rgba(230, 236, 245, 0.85), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.4px 1.4px at 66% 14%, rgba(230, 236, 245, 0.7), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.2px 1.2px at 84% 42%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.8), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.8px 1.8px at 38% 8%,  rgba(230, 236, 245, 0.6), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.2px 1.2px at 8% 52%,  rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.65), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 52% 38%, rgba(230, 236, 245, 0.55), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.2px 1.2px at 92% 20%, rgba(230, 236, 245, 0.6), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.3px 1.3px at 30% 60%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.5), transparent 100%),
    var(--bg-0);
}
/* bottom horizon fade */
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; height: 180px; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--bg-0));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; max-width: 800px; }
.hero .eyebrow { animation: rise 0.9s var(--ease) both; }
.hero h1 { animation: rise 0.9s 0.08s var(--ease) both; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero .lead { animation: rise 0.9s 0.16s var(--ease) both; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; animation: rise 0.9s 0.24s var(--ease) both; }

/* mission-control HUD strip in hero */
.hud {
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: inline-flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--ink-faint); text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: rgba(11, 18, 36, 0.45);
  animation: rise 0.9s 0.34s var(--ease) both;
}
.hud .live {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; color: var(--blue-hi);
}
.hud .live::before {
  content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-hi); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--blue-glow);
  animation: blink 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.25; } }
@keyframes rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 26px; transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: var(--ink-faint); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.scroll-cue::after {
  content: ""; width: 1px; height: 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-hi), transparent);
  animation: drop 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes drop { 0% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; } 55% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; } 56% { transform-origin: bottom; } 100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; } }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { padding: 96px 0; position: relative; }
.section-tight { padding: 64px 0; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-alt {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 85% 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.07), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-1);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* scroll reveal */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal[data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal[data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal[data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal[data-delay="4"] { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.reveal[data-delay="5"] { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ---------- Credibility strip ---------- */
.stats {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 18, 36, 0.7), rgba(11, 18, 36, 0.35));
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.stat {
  padding: 38px 18px; text-align: center;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stat:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.stat b {
  display: block; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.stat b .plus { color: var(--blue-hi); }
.stat span {
  display: block; margin-top: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint);
}
.stats-caption {
  text-align: center; padding: 0 24px 26px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--ink-faint); text-transform: uppercase;
}
.stats-caption .star { color: var(--ochre); }
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .stat:nth-child(4) { border-left: 0; }
  .stat { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 28px 12px; }
  .stat:nth-child(-n+3) { border-top: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat:nth-child(odd) { border-left: 0; }
  .stat:nth-child(even) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .stat:nth-child(-n+2) { border-top: 0; }
  .stat:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
}

/* ---------- Cards (shared) ---------- */
.card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 24, 48, 0.85), rgba(11, 18, 36, 0.9));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.7), 0 0 34px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
}
.card .card-glow {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(340px 200px at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s;
}
.card:hover .card-glow { opacity: 1; }

.card-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--blue-hi);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.14);
}
.card-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card p { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ---------- What I Do ---------- */
.pillars {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px;
}
.pillars .card:nth-child(4),
.pillars .card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 1; }
@media (min-width: 981px) {
  .pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); }
  .pillars .card:nth-child(-n+3) { grid-column: span 2; }
  .pillars .card:nth-child(n+4) { grid-column: span 3; }
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pillar-num {
  position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--ink-faint);
}

/* ---------- Flagship / channels ---------- */
.channels { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin: 44px 0 70px; }
@media (max-width: 1020px) { .channels { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .channels { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 420px) { .channels { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.channel {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 20px 18px;
  background: rgba(11, 18, 36, 0.55);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.channel:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.6), 0 0 26px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}
.channel b {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; color: var(--blue-hi); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.channel h3 { font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.channel p { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ---------- Pipeline (centerpiece) ---------- */
.pipeline-frame {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 24, 48, 0.9), rgba(7, 11, 24, 0.95));
  padding: 30px clamp(18px, 4vw, 44px) 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* faint instrument grid */
.pipeline-frame::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 100% 34px,
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 34px 100%;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(80% 90% at 50% 50%, #000 40%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(80% 90% at 50% 50%, #000 40%, transparent 100%);
}
.pipeline-status {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-bottom: 18px; margin-bottom: 34px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.pipeline-status .live { color: var(--blue-hi); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.pipeline-status .live::before {
  content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue-hi);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--blue-glow); animation: blink 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pipeline-status .readout { color: var(--ink-dim); }
.pipeline-status .readout .val { color: var(--blue-hi); }
.pipeline-status .ochre-tick { color: var(--ochre); letter-spacing: 0.1em; }

.pipeline { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 0; }
.stage { position: relative; text-align: center; padding: 0 10px; }
.stage-node {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; margin: 0 auto 16px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.16), rgba(11, 18, 36, 0.9));
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  transition: color 0.4s, border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease), transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.stage-node svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
/* ring */
.stage-node::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -7px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.18);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.85);
  transition: opacity 0.4s, transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.stage.is-active .stage-node,
.stage.is-done .stage-node {
  color: var(--blue-hi); border-color: var(--blue-hi);
  box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4), 0 0 70px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.14);
}
.stage.is-active .stage-node { transform: scale(1.1); }
.stage.is-active .stage-node::before { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); animation: spin 9s linear infinite; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.stage.is-done .stage-node { box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22); }

.stage h3 { font-size: 0.93rem; margin-bottom: 6px; transition: color 0.4s; }
.stage p { font-size: 0.76rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ink-faint); transition: color 0.4s; }
.stage.is-active h3 { color: var(--blue-hi); }
.stage.is-active p, .stage.is-done p { color: var(--ink-dim); }
.stage-tag {
  display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  color: var(--ink-faint); text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.4s;
}
.stage.is-active .stage-tag { color: var(--ochre); }

/* connectors between stage nodes */
.stage:not(:first-child)::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 29px; right: calc(50% + 34px); left: calc(-50% + 34px);
  height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.12), rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.12));
}
.stage:not(:first-child)::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 28px; right: calc(50% + 34px); left: calc(-50% + 34px);
  height: 4px; border-radius: 4px; opacity: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--blue-hi) 50%, transparent 100%);
  background-size: 60% 100%; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: -60% 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--blue-glow));
}
.stage.is-flowing::after { opacity: 1; animation: signal 0.9s linear forwards; }
@keyframes signal { from { background-position: -60% 0; } to { background-position: 170% 0; } }
.stage.is-done:not(:first-child)::before,
.stage.is-active:not(:first-child)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5), rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5));
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

/* publish success flash */
.stage[data-stage="5"].is-complete .stage-node {
  color: var(--ok); border-color: var(--ok);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.45);
}

/* vertical pipeline on small screens */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .pipeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 26px; }
  .stage { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 58px 1fr; gap: 0 18px; text-align: left; padding: 0; }
  .stage-node { margin: 0; grid-row: 1 / 3; }
  .stage-tag { margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .stage h3 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .stage p { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .stage:not(:first-child)::before {
    top: -24px; left: 28px; right: auto; width: 2px; height: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.12), rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.12));
  }
  .stage:not(:first-child)::after {
    top: -24px; left: 27px; right: auto; width: 4px; height: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--blue-hi), transparent);
    background-size: 100% 60%; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: 0 -60%;
  }
  .stage.is-flowing::after { animation: signal-v 0.7s linear forwards; }
  @keyframes signal-v { from { background-position: 0 -60%; } to { background-position: 0 170%; } }
  .stage.is-done:not(:first-child)::before,
  .stage.is-active:not(:first-child)::before {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5), rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5));
  }
}

/* pull-quote */
.pullquote {
  margin: 56px auto 0; max-width: 760px; text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.4vw, 1.55rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.45; color: var(--ink);
  padding-top: 30px; position: relative;
}
.pullquote::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 74px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ochre), transparent);
}
.pullquote .q { color: var(--blue-hi); }

/* ---------- Proof ---------- */
.proof-panel {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 40px 64px; align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .proof-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; } }
.big-number {
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 7.5rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--blue-hi) 10%, #93C5FD 45%, var(--blue) 90%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 34px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35));
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.big-number-label {
  margin-top: 10px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint);
}
.proof-quote { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; max-width: 30em; }
.proof-sub { margin-top: 18px; color: var(--ink-dim); }
.client-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }
.chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink-dim);
  background: rgba(11, 18, 36, 0.6);
  transition: border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.chip:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue-hi); box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15); }

/* ---------- Portfolio ---------- */
.work-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.work-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 190px; }
.work-card .tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ochre);
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 115, 16, 0.35); border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 11px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.work-card h3 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
.work-card h3 svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--blue-hi); opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-6px); transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.work-card:hover h3 svg { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.work-card p { margin-top: 8px; }
.work-note {
  margin-top: 26px; text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ink-faint);
}

/* ---------- Book ---------- */
.book-panel {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 340px at 15% 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 24, 48, 0.9), rgba(7, 11, 24, 0.95));
  padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 72px);
  text-align: center;
}
.book-panel::before { /* radar sweep */
  content: ""; position: absolute; width: 620px; height: 620px; right: -220px; top: -220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.14) 0deg, transparent 68deg, transparent 360deg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.08);
  animation: sweep 9s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes sweep { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.book-panel h2 { max-width: 18em; margin: 0 auto 20px; }
.book-panel .lead { margin: 0 auto 8px; }
.book-quote {
  margin: 34px auto 18px; max-width: 21em;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 2rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--blue-hi);
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}
.book-caption { color: var(--ink-faint); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ---------- Team ---------- */
.team-panel { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .team-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; } }
.team-quote {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--ochre);
  padding-left: 26px;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.team-quote small { display: block; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; font-family: var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--ink-faint); text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.testi-card b { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.testi-card .who { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint); }
.testi-card .pending {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ochre); border: 1px dashed rgba(194, 115, 16, 0.4); border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 12px;
}
.testi-aggregate {
  margin-top: 26px; text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.testi-aggregate .star { color: var(--ochre); }

/* ---------- Final CTA ---------- */
.cta-final { text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.cta-final .halo {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 900px; height: 900px; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14), transparent 60%);
}
.cta-final .ring {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.1); border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%); pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-final .ring.r1 { width: 460px; height: 460px; animation: ringpulse 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.cta-final .ring.r2 { width: 700px; height: 700px; animation: ringpulse 5s 1.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes ringpulse { 0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }
.cta-final h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.cta-final .lead { margin: 0 auto 34px; }
.cta-ctas { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; position: relative; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ochre) 30%, var(--blue) 70%, transparent) 1;
  background: var(--bg-1);
  padding: 56px 0 34px;
}
.footer-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 30px 40px; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-tagline { max-width: 26em; color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: 14px; }
.footer-links { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.footer-links a {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 11px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink-dim);
  transition: color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--blue-hi); border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-links svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 44px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 24px; justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--ink-faint);
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 96px) 0 72px;
  overflow: clip;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 460px at 80% -20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1.4px 1.4px at 18% 30%, rgba(230, 236, 245, 0.7), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.2px 1.2px at 72% 22%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.7), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 44% 64%, rgba(230, 236, 245, 0.5), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.2px 1.2px at 90% 58%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.55), transparent 100%),
    var(--bg-0);
}
.page-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 15em; }

/* Waypoints — the flight-path timeline */
.waypoints { position: relative; max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 64px; }
.flight-rail {
  position: absolute; left: 20px; top: 6px; bottom: 6px; width: 2px;
  background: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.12); border-radius: 2px;
}
.flight-rail .rail-fill {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-hi));
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.55);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: height 0.15s linear;
}
.flight-rail .craft {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--blue-hi); width: 22px; height: 22px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--blue-glow));
  transition: top 0.15s linear;
}
.waypoint { position: relative; padding: 0 0 66px; }
.waypoint:last-child { padding-bottom: 8px; }
.wp-node {
  position: absolute; left: -64px; top: 2px;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--bg-1);
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  transition: color 0.5s, border-color 0.5s, box-shadow 0.6s var(--ease), transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.waypoint.lit .wp-node {
  color: var(--blue-hi); border-color: var(--blue-hi);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.wp-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ochre); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.waypoint h3 { font-size: 1.28rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.waypoint p { color: var(--ink-dim); max-width: 40em; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .waypoints { padding-left: 52px; }
  .flight-rail { left: 14px; }
  .wp-node { left: -52px; width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 0.56rem; }
}

/* Philosophy */
.philosophy-quote {
  margin-top: 34px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--blue-hi);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(11, 18, 36, 0.6);
  padding: 22px 28px; display: inline-block;
}
.philosophy-quote::before { content: "> "; color: var(--ochre); }

/* Credentials chips */
.cred-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.cred-row .chip { font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 10px 18px; color: var(--ink); }

/* Toolkit */
.toolkit-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .toolkit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .toolkit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.toolkit-grid .card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-hi); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.toolkit-grid .card li {
  color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; padding: 5px 0 5px 20px; position: relative;
}
.toolkit-grid .card li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 14px; width: 8px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--blue); border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Mentor */
.mentor-panel {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 90% 100%, rgba(194, 115, 16, 0.07), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 24, 48, 0.9), rgba(7, 11, 24, 0.95));
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT
   ============================================================ */
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.form-panel {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 24, 48, 0.9), rgba(7, 11, 24, 0.95));
  padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 40px);
}
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.field label .req { color: var(--blue-hi); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  background: rgba(7, 11, 24, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 13px 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  width: 100%;
}
.field textarea { min-height: 148px; resize: vertical; }
.field select {
  appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' fill='none' stroke='%2360A5FA' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 16px center;
  padding-right: 42px;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
}
.field.invalid input, .field.invalid textarea { border-color: var(--err); }
.field .hint { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--err); min-height: 1.2em; }
.field .hint:empty { display: none; }

/* honeypot — visually removed */
.hp-field {
  position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; top: auto !important;
  width: 1px !important; height: 1px !important; overflow: hidden !important;
}

.form-status {
  margin-top: 18px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 0.93rem;
  display: none;
}
.form-status.show { display: block; }
.form-status.ok { background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.4); color: var(--ok); }
.form-status.fail { background: rgba(248, 113, 113, 0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(248, 113, 113, 0.35); color: var(--err); }

.btn[disabled] { opacity: 0.55; pointer-events: none; }

/* contact sidebar */
.side-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.side-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(11, 18, 36, 0.6); padding: 26px;
}
.side-card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.side-card .direct { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 6px; }
.side-card .direct a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.93rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.side-card .direct a:hover { color: var(--blue-hi); }
.side-card .direct svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--blue-hi); flex: none; }

.steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; margin-top: 6px; }
.step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items: start; }
.step b.num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--blue-hi);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 8px;
  width: 34px; height: 34px; display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.step p { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.5; padding-top: 5px; }

.faq details {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 4px 0;
}
.faq details:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.faq summary {
  cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.93rem; padding: 11px 26px 11px 0;
  list-style: none; position: relative; color: var(--ink);
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 2px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--blue-hi); font-weight: 500; transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
.faq details p { color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 0.89rem; padding: 0 0 13px; }

/* ---------- Toast ---------- */
.toast {
  position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 26px; transform: translate(-50%, 140%);
  z-index: 150;
  background: var(--bg-2); border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.5);
  color: var(--ink); border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.8);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; font-size: 0.94rem;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
  max-width: min(92vw, 480px);
}
.toast.show { transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
.toast svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--ok); flex: none; }

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .hero .eyebrow, .hero h1, .hero .lead, .hero-ctas, .hud { animation: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  #sky { display: none; }
  /* pipeline: everything statically lit */
  .stage .stage-node { color: var(--blue-hi); border-color: var(--blue-hi); }
  .stage p { color: var(--ink-dim); }
  .stage:not(:first-child)::before { background: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5); }
  .flight-rail .rail-fill { height: 100% !important; }
  .flight-rail .craft { display: none; }
  .waypoint .wp-node { color: var(--blue-hi); border-color: var(--blue-hi); }
}

/* ---------- Small-screen general ---------- */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .wrap { padding: 0 16px; }
  .header-inner { padding: 0 16px; }
  .section { padding: 68px 0; }
  .hero { padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 40px); min-height: 92svh; }
  .hud { gap: 8px 14px; padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 0.6rem; }
  .card { padding: 22px; }
  .btn { padding: 13px 22px; }
  .hero-ctas .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; }
  .cta-final .ring, .cta-final .halo { display: none; }
  .book-panel::before { display: none; }
}