/* ==========================================================================
   CURVE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS — MAIN STYLESHEET
   Design tokens, base styles, layout, and component styling.
   ========================================================================== */

/* -------------------------------------------------
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand palette */
  --c-primary: #0F172A;      /* deep navy — text, dark surfaces */
  --c-secondary: #DE2B2B;    /* primary red */
  --c-accent: #B91F1F;       /* dark red */
  --c-light-red: #FDEAEA;    /* light red — soft backgrounds, chips */
  --c-white: #FFFFFF;
  --c-bg-soft: #F6F8FB;      /* very light gray section bg */
  --c-bg-soft-2: #EEF2F9;
  --c-border: #E3E8F0;
  --c-text-muted: #56607A;
  --c-text-faint: #8A93A8;

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE2B2B 0%, #B91F1F 100%);
  --grad-primary-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(222,43,43,.10) 0%, rgba(185,31,31,.10) 100%);
  --grad-dark: linear-gradient(160deg, #0F172A 0%, #241820 55%, #3B0F14 100%);
  --grad-text: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE2B2B 0%, #B91F1F 100%);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Poppins', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* Shape & elevation */
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 100px;
  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  --shadow-elevated: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(185, 31, 31, 0.15), 0 20px 45px -15px rgba(222, 43, 43, 0.35);

  /* Motion */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1);
  --ease-soft: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --dur-fast: .25s;
  --dur-med: .55s;
  --dur-slow: .9s;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --section-pad: 120px;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------
   2. RESET & BASE
------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--c-primary);
  background: var(--c-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--c-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
}

p { margin: 0; }

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out); }

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

button { font-family: inherit; }

::selection { background: var(--c-accent); color: var(--c-white); }

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

.container-xl-custom {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

section { position: relative; }

.section-pad { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 72px 0; }

.bg-soft { background: var(--c-bg-soft); }

.bg-dark {
  background: var(--grad-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}
.bg-dark h1, .bg-dark h2, .bg-dark h3, .bg-dark h4 { color: #fff; }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   3. TYPE HELPERS
------------------------------------------------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.bg-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--c-accent); }

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.85rem);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.section-sub {
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}
.bg-dark .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); }

.text-gradient {
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.section-head {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.section-head.text-center {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------
   4. BUTTONS
------------------------------------------------- */
.btn-curve {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-curve span, .btn-curve i { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.btn-curve-primary {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.btn-curve-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); color:#fff; box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -12px rgba(222,43,43,.55); }

.btn-curve-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--c-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-border);
}
.btn-curve-outline:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--c-secondary); color: var(--c-secondary); }

.bg-dark .btn-curve-outline { color:#fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.bg-dark .btn-curve-outline:hover { border-color: var(--c-accent); color: var(--c-accent); }

.btn-sm-curve {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Ripple effect */
.ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: rippleAnim .6s var(--ease-out);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.btn-curve-outline .ripple { background: rgba(222,43,43,.18); }
@keyframes rippleAnim {
  to { transform: scale(3.2); opacity: 0; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------
   5. NAVBAR
------------------------------------------------- */
.navbar-curve {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 20px 0;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  background: transparent;
}
.navbar-curve.is-scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -10px rgba(15,23,42,.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.05);
}
.navbar-curve .nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.navbar-curve .brand img { height: 34px; transition: height var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out); }
.navbar-curve.is-scrolled .brand img { height: 28px; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 6px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--c-secondary); }

.nav-cta-wrap { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  background: #fff;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after {
  content:'';
  display:block;
  width: 18px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-primary);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-toggle span::before { position:absolute; top:-6px; }
.nav-toggle span::after { position:absolute; top:6px; }
.nav-toggle.is-open span { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle.is-open span::before { top:0; transform: rotate(45deg); background:var(--c-primary); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span::after { top:0; transform: rotate(-45deg); background:var(--c-primary); }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   6. HERO
------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 168px 0 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 82% -8%, rgba(185,31,31,.14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at -10% 10%, rgba(222,43,43,.12), transparent 55%),
    #fff;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 16px 8px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-badge .dot-live {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:#fff; font-size: .7rem;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero .lead {
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 64px;
}
.stat-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated); }
.stat-card .stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-card .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 520px;
}
.hero-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.hero-core {
  width: 260px; height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -20px rgba(222,43,43,.55);
  animation: floatY 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-core::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:-40px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(222,43,43,.28);
  animation: spin 26s linear infinite;
}
.hero-core::after {
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:-80px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(185,31,31,.22);
  animation: spin 40s linear infinite reverse;
}
.hero-curve-path {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.floating-card .fc-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background: var(--grad-primary-soft);
  color: var(--c-secondary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.fc-1 { top: 6%; left: 0%; animation-delay: .2s; }
.fc-2 { bottom: 10%; left: 4%; animation-delay: 1.1s; }
.fc-3 { top: 42%; right: -2%; animation-delay: .6s; }

@keyframes floatY {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-16px); }
}
@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------
   7. TRUST / LOGOS STRIP
------------------------------------------------- */
.trust-strip {
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.trust-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-faint);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.logo-marquee {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 46px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.logo-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--c-text-faint);
  opacity: .75;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-fast), color var(--dur-fast);
}
.logo-chip:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--c-primary); }
.logo-chip i { color: var(--c-secondary); font-size: 1.2rem; }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   8. ABOUT
------------------------------------------------- */
.about-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}
.about-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.about-media-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -26px; right: -26px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.about-media-float .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-secondary);
}

.value-pill-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.value-pill {
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--c-bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.value-pill:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); background:#fff; }
.value-pill .vp-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.value-pill h6 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.value-pill p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); }

/* Mission / Vision cards */
.mv-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mv-card.mv-mission { background: var(--grad-dark); color: #fff; }
.mv-card.mv-vision { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.mv-card .mv-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.mv-card.mv-vision .mv-icon { background: var(--grad-primary-soft); color: var(--c-secondary); }
.mv-card h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mv-card.mv-mission h3 { color: #fff; }
.mv-card p { color: var(--c-text-muted); font-size: .98rem; }
.mv-card.mv-mission p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

/* Timeline / approach */
.approach-track {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.approach-step {
  flex: 1 0 220px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 22px 0 0;
}
.approach-step .as-dot {
  width: 14px; height:14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.approach-step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  top: 6px; left: 22px; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(222,43,43,.35), rgba(185,31,31,.1));
}
.approach-step h6 { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.approach-step p { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   9. SERVICES
------------------------------------------------- */
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-med);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 0;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.service-card .sc-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--grad-primary-soft);
  color: var(--c-secondary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.service-card:hover .sc-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); color:#fff; transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05); }
.service-card h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; transition: color var(--dur-med); }
.service-card:hover h4 { color:#fff; }
.service-card p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); margin-bottom: 22px; transition: color var(--dur-med); }
.service-card:hover p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.service-card .sc-link {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-secondary);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  transition: color var(--dur-med), gap var(--dur-med);
}
.service-card:hover .sc-link { color:#fff; gap:12px; }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   10. WHY CHOOSE US
------------------------------------------------- */
.feature-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.feature-card .fc-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-text-faint);
  letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.feature-card .fw-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--grad-primary-soft);
  color: var(--c-secondary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin: 14px 0 18px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.feature-card h5 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.feature-card p { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   11. PROCESS
------------------------------------------------- */
.process-wrap { position: relative; }
.process-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(222,43,43,.05), rgba(222,43,43,.35) 15%, rgba(185,31,31,.35) 85%, rgba(185,31,31,.05));
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 10px;
}
.process-step .ps-circle {
  width: 88px; height: 88px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--c-border);
  display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--c-text-faint);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.process-step:hover .ps-circle {
  border-color: transparent;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.process-step h6 { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.process-step p { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   12. TECH STACK
------------------------------------------------- */
.tech-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(10, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.tech-chip {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  font-size: 2rem;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.tech-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.04); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); border-color: var(--c-accent); }
.tech-chip span { font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-text-muted); }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   13. PORTFOLIO
------------------------------------------------- */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  background: #fff;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--c-secondary); color: var(--c-secondary); }
.filter-btn.active { background: var(--grad-primary); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }

.portfolio-slider-wrap { position: relative; padding: 0 4px; }

.portfolio-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  cursor: grab;
  padding: 6px 4px 10px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.portfolio-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.portfolio-track.is-dragging { cursor: grabbing; scroll-snap-type: none; }

.portfolio-track .project-card {
  flex: 0 0 44%;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.portfolio-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.portfolio-arrows { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.portfolio-arrow {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--c-primary);
  display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.portfolio-arrow:hover { background: var(--grad-primary); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.portfolio-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.portfolio-dots button {
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--c-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.portfolio-dots button.active { background: var(--grad-primary); width: 26px; border-radius: 6px; }

.project-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated); }
.portfolio-track .project-card.is-active { box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated); }
.portfolio-track .project-card:not(.is-active) { opacity: .55; transform: scale(.97); }
.portfolio-track .project-card.is-active:not(:hover) { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

.project-card-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-bg-soft-2);
}
.project-card-media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease-out);
}
.project-card:hover .project-card-media img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.project-card-body {
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.project-card-body h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.project-card-body p {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.project-stack { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.project-stack span {
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--c-bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.project-card:hover .project-stack span { border-color: rgba(222,43,43,.25); color: var(--c-secondary); }

.project-view-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-secondary);
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.project-view-link i { transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out); }
.project-view-link:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }
.project-view-link:hover i { transform: translate(3px, -3px); }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   14. LIFE AT CURVE
   (static grid superseded by the interactive culture gallery — see
   section 24, "LIFE AT CURVE — CULTURE GALLERY" further down this file)
------------------------------------------------- */

/* -------------------------------------------------
   15. TESTIMONIALS
------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonial-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease-soft);
}
.testimonial-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  padding: 8px;
}
.testi-card {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  text-align: center;
}
.testi-card .quote-mark { font-size: 3rem; color: var(--c-accent); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: var(--font-display); }
.testi-card p.quote { font-size: 1.2rem; color: #fff; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.testi-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}
.testi-name { color:#fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.testi-role { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: .82rem; }
.testi-dots { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:10px; margin-top: 32px; }
.testi-dots button {
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
}
.testi-dots button.active { background: var(--c-accent); width: 26px; border-radius: 6px; }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   16. CTA BAND
------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  padding: 72px 56px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  top: -220px; right: -140px;
}
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 34px; }
.cta-band .btn-curve-primary { background: #fff; color: var(--c-primary); box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
.cta-band .btn-curve-primary:hover { color: var(--c-secondary); }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   17. CONTACT
------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-info-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: box-shadow var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur-fast);
}
.contact-info-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); transform: translateX(4px); }
.contact-info-card .ci-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--grad-primary-soft);
  color: var(--c-secondary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.contact-info-card h6 { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-text-faint); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 4px;}
.contact-info-card p { font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; }

.map-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A, #3B0F14);
  display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.map-frame .map-pin {
  width: 46px; height:46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:#fff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(222,43,43,.15);
}

.form-control-curve {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-border);
  background: var(--c-bg-soft);
  font-size: .95rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.form-control-curve:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--c-secondary);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(222,43,43,.12);
}
.contact-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.social-icons { display:flex; gap:10px; }
.social-icons a {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.social-icons a:hover { background: var(--grad-primary); color:#fff; border-color: transparent; transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   18. FOOTER
------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-curve {
  background: var(--grad-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  padding-top: 90px;
}
.footer-curve h6 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.footer-curve ul { list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.footer-curve ul a { font-size: .92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }
.footer-curve ul a:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }
.footer-logo-img { height: 34px; width: auto; image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast; }
.footer-brand p { max-width: 320px; font-size: .92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin: 18px 0 24px; }
.newsletter-form { display:flex; gap:0; max-width: 320px; }
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill) 0 0 var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .88rem;
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline:none; border-color: var(--c-accent); }
.newsletter-form button {
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-pill) var(--radius-pill) 0;
  border: none;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 70px;
  padding: 26px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   19. BACK TO TOP
------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 26px;
  bottom: 26px;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 900;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.back-to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }

/* -------------------------------------------------
   20. PRELOADER
------------------------------------------------- */
.preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: #fff;
  z-index: 9999;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition: opacity .5s var(--ease-out), visibility .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.preloader.is-hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.preloader-mark {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--c-bg-soft-2);
  border-top-color: var(--c-secondary);
  animation: spin 0.9s linear infinite;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------
   21. SCROLL PROGRESS (signature curve motif)
------------------------------------------------- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  z-index: 1100;
  transition: width .1s linear;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------
   22. UTILITIES
------------------------------------------------- */
.chip-soft {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--grad-primary-soft);
  color: var(--c-secondary);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. (portfolio slider removed — Portfolio is now the static real-project
   grid defined in section 13, "PORTFOLIO", above)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   24. LIFE AT CURVE — PHOTOS / VIDEOS TABBED EXPERIENCE
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Tabs ---- */
.life-tabs {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.life-tab {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.life-tab.is-active { background: var(--grad-primary); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.life-tab:not(.is-active):hover { color: var(--c-secondary); }

.life-panel { display: none; }
.life-panel.is-active { display: block; animation: fadeUpPanel .5s var(--ease-out); }
@keyframes fadeUpPanel {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ---- Video showcase (featured + grid) ---- */
.video-showcase { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }

.video-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}
.video-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated); transform: translateY(-4px); }

.video-card-featured { aspect-ratio: 21/9; }

.video-card-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.video-card-media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .8s var(--ease-out);
}
.video-card:hover .video-card-media img { transform: scale(1.07); }

.video-card-shade {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,23,42,.05) 30%, rgba(15,23,42,.92) 100%);
}

.video-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 62px; height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  animation: playPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.video-play-btn-lg { width: 86px; height: 86px; font-size: 1.8rem; }
.video-card:hover .video-play-btn { background: var(--grad-primary); border-color: transparent; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); }

@keyframes playPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(255,255,255,0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .video-play-btn { animation: none; } }

.video-card-info {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 26px;
  z-index: 1;
  color: #fff;
}
.video-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.video-card-info h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.video-card:not(.video-card-featured) .video-card-info h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.video-card-info p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font-size: .88rem;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.video-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.video-meta i { margin-right: 5px; color: var(--c-accent); }

.video-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

/* ---- Video player modal ---- */
.video-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 1300;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), visibility var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.video-modal.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.video-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6,9,18,.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.video-modal-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: min(1000px, 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  transform: scale(.92) translateY(16px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.video-modal.is-open .video-modal-inner { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); opacity: 1; }

.video-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -54px; right: 0;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast);
  z-index: 3;
}
.video-modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }

.video-modal-player {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}
.video-modal-player video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; background: #000; }

.vp-big-play {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 84px; height: 84px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 2;
}
.vp-big-play.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.vp-big-play:hover { background: var(--grad-primary); border-color: transparent; }

.video-modal.is-buffering .video-modal-player::after {
  content:'';
  position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  margin: -21px 0 0 -21px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-top-color: #fff;
  animation: spin .9s linear infinite;
  z-index: 3;
}

.vp-controls {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,.75), transparent);
  z-index: 2;
}
.vp-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: .9;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-fast);
}
.vp-btn:hover { opacity: 1; }

.vp-time { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: .78rem; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; flex-shrink: 0; }

.vp-seek {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  height: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.vp-seek-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vp-seek-buffer { position:absolute; top:0; left:0; height:100%; width:0%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.vp-seek-fill { position:absolute; top:0; left:0; height:100%; width:0%; background: var(--grad-primary); }
.vp-seek-handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 0%;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(222,43,43,.3);
}

.vp-volume-wrap { display: flex; align-items:center; gap: 6px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.vp-volume { width: 70px; accent-color: var(--c-secondary); cursor: pointer; }

.vp-speed-wrap { position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; }
.vp-speed-btn {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
}
.vp-speed-menu {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 42px; right: 0;
  background: rgba(15,23,42,.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 6px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.vp-speed-menu.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.vp-speed-menu button {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-size: .8rem;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}
.vp-speed-menu button:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.vp-speed-menu button.active { color: var(--c-accent); font-weight: 600; }

.video-modal-meta { padding: 20px 4px 0; color: #fff; }
.video-modal-meta .vm-title { color: #fff; font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.video-modal-meta .vm-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: .9rem; max-width: 640px; }

/* ---- Photo masonry ---- */
.photo-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.photo-filter-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }

.photo-masonry {
  column-count: 4;
  column-gap: 20px;
}
.photo-tile {
  position: relative;
  break-inside: avoid;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.photo-tile.tall { height: 300px; }
.photo-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.015); box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated); }
.photo-tile::after {
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,23,42,0) 55%, rgba(15,23,42,.68) 100%);
}
.photo-tile i { position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out); }
.photo-tile:hover i { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-4deg); }
.photo-tile-cap {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px; bottom: 14px;
  z-index: 1;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .92rem;
}

/* ---- Photo lightbox / slideshow ---- */
.photo-lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 1300;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.photo-lightbox.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.photo-lightbox-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6,9,18,.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.photo-lightbox-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: min(760px, 82vw);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  z-index: 1;
}
.photo-lightbox-media {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  transform: scale(.94);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: photoIn .4s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
@keyframes photoIn { to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } }

.photo-lightbox-close, .photo-lightbox-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast);
}
.photo-lightbox-close:hover, .photo-lightbox-arrow:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.photo-lightbox-close { top: 24px; right: 24px; }
.photo-lightbox-arrow.prev { left: 24px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.photo-lightbox-arrow.next { right: 24px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }

.photo-lightbox-footer {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  width: min(420px, 80vw);
}
.photo-lightbox-play {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.photo-lightbox-progress {
  flex: 1;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.photo-lightbox-progress .fill { height: 100%; width: 0%; background: var(--grad-primary); }
.photo-lightbox-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 100%;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  font-size: .86rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   25. JOIN OUR TEAM (careers) — glassmorphism application form
   ========================================================================== */
.join-team-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.join-team-section .jt-blob {
  position: absolute;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(10px);
  opacity: .5;
  z-index: 0;
}
.jt-blob-1 { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(222,43,43,.18), transparent 70%); top: -180px; left: -160px; }
.jt-blob-2 { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185,31,31,.16), transparent 70%); bottom: -200px; right: -160px; }

.jt-benefit-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.jt-benefit-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.jt-benefit-card .jt-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--grad-primary-soft);
  color: var(--c-secondary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.jt-benefit-card h6 { font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.jt-benefit-card p { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); }

/* Glass application form */
.jt-form-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(160%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 42px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  z-index: 1;
}
.jt-form-card::before {
  content:'';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: .35;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: gradShift 6s ease infinite;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
}

.jt-field { position: relative; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.jt-field label.floating-label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 15px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.jt-field input.form-control-curve,
.jt-field select.form-control-curve {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.jt-field input.form-control-curve:focus + label.floating-label,
.jt-field input.form-control-curve:not(:placeholder-shown) + label.floating-label,
.jt-field select.form-control-curve:focus + label.floating-label,
.jt-field select.form-control-curve.has-value + label.floating-label {
  top: -10px;
  left: 12px;
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-secondary);
  background: #fff;
  padding: 0 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.jt-upload {
  position: relative;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.jt-upload:hover, .jt-upload.is-dragover { border-color: var(--c-secondary); background: rgba(222,43,43,.05); }
.jt-upload.is-invalid-upload { border-color: #DC2626; background: rgba(220,38,38,.05); }
.jt-upload.is-invalid-upload .jt-upload-text { color: #DC2626; }
.jt-upload input[type="file"] { position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; cursor:pointer; }
.jt-upload i { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--c-secondary); margin-bottom: 8px; display:block; }
.jt-upload .jt-upload-text { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); }
.jt-upload .jt-upload-filename { font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-primary); margin-top: 6px; }

/* Success animation overlay inside the card */
.jt-success {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: scale(.94);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 5;
}
.jt-success.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: scale(1); }
.jt-success .jt-check {
  width: 76px; height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: successPop .6s var(--ease-out);
}
@keyframes successPop {
  0% { transform: scale(0); opacity: 0; }
  60% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}
.jt-success h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.jt-success p { color: var(--c-text-muted); font-size: .92rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   26. EXTRA MICRO-INTERACTIONS (magnetic buttons, custom cursor, text reveal)
   ========================================================================== */
.magnetic-btn { will-change: transform; }

.custom-cursor {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-secondary);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width .25s var(--ease-out), height .25s var(--ease-out), background .25s var(--ease-out), border-color .25s var(--ease-out);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  display: none;
}
.custom-cursor.is-active { display: block; }
.custom-cursor.is-hover { width: 56px; height: 56px; background: rgba(222,43,43,.1); }

.text-reveal-line { overflow: hidden; display: inline-block; vertical-align: top; }
.text-reveal-line span {
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform .8s var(--ease-out);
}
.text-reveal-line.in-view span { transform: translateY(0); }

.img-zoom-wrap { overflow: hidden; border-radius: inherit; }
.img-zoom-wrap img { transition: transform .7s var(--ease-out); }
.img-zoom-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }