/* ====================================
   GROWTH HACKING® PRIVATE LIMITED
   About Page — V3 Enhanced
   Premium Dark Theme · Animated Headers
   Background Images · Eye-catching Effects
   ==================================== */

/* ====================================
   ACTIVE NAV + PAGE MARKER
   ==================================== */
.nav-link.active { color: var(--color-text-primary); }
.nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }

/* ====================================
   BACKGROUND IMAGE LAYER (shared)
   ==================================== */
.section-bg-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-bg-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.22;
  filter: blur(1px) saturate(1.3) brightness(0.7);
}
.section-bg-img--cta img {
  opacity: 0.28;
  filter: blur(1px) saturate(1.4) brightness(0.8);
}

/* ====================================
   ANIMATED SECTION HEADERS (global)
   Shimmer underline + word reveal
   ==================================== */
.anim-title {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.anim-title-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.anim-title-word {
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(110%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-word {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
/* Stagger each word */
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(1) .anim-title-word:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(1) .anim-title-word:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(1) .anim-title-word:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(1) .anim-title-word:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(1) .anim-title-word:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.33s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(2) .anim-title-word:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(2) .anim-title-word:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(2) .anim-title-word:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.39s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(3) .anim-title-word:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(3) .anim-title-word:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.42s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(3) .anim-title-word:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.49s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(3) .anim-title-word:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.56s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(4) .anim-title-word { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(5) .anim-title-word { transition-delay: 0.55s; }
.anim-title--visible .anim-title-line:nth-child(6) .anim-title-word { transition-delay: 0.65s; }

/* Shimmer underline decoration on section headers */
.section-header-decor {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.section-header-decor span {
  height: 2px; width: 40px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(99,102,241,0.5), transparent);
  animation: shimmerLine 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.section-header-decor span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.3s; width: 60px; }
.section-header-decor span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
@keyframes shimmerLine {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scaleX(0.6); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleX(1); }
}

/* Decorative dot for section headers */
.section-header-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(99,102,241,0.4);
  animation: dotFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes dotFloat {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(99,102,241,0.4); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(99,102,241,0.6); }
}

/* ====================================
   SECTION 1: HERO
   ==================================== */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-16)) 0 var(--space-20);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-dark);
}

.about-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: 0.7;
  animation: orbFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.about-hero-orb-1 {
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -12%; left: -6%;
}
.about-hero-orb-2 {
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 18%; right: -8%;
  animation-delay: -5s;
}
.about-hero-orb-3 {
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6,182,212,0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -6%; left: 28%;
  animation-delay: -9s;
}
@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  25% { transform: translate(30px,-20px) scale(1.05); }
  50% { transform: translate(-15px,25px) scale(0.95); }
  75% { transform: translate(20px,10px) scale(1.02); }
}

.about-hero-grid-lines {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.about-hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.about-hero-tag-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  animation: dotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.7); }
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

/* Typed text — standalone */
.about-typing-line {
  display: block;
  min-height: 1.25em;
}
.about-typed-text {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-weight: 700;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.6)) drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3));
}
.about-typed-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: cursorBlink 1s step-end infinite;
  margin-left: 2px;
  font-weight: 400;
}
@keyframes cursorBlink {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0; }
}

.about-hero-description {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2), 0 0 40px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1);
}
.about-hero-actions {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero { min-height: 80vh; padding: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-12)) 0 var(--space-16); }
  .about-hero-title { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }
  .about-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .about-hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; }
}

/* ====================================
   SECTION 2: COMPANY OVERVIEW
   With background image and animated header
   ==================================== */
.about-overview {
  background: var(--color-dark-elevated);
  position: relative;
}
.about-overview::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(99,102,241,0.3), transparent);
}
.about-overview-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16); align-items: center;
}
.about-overview-content .section-tag { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.about-overview-content .section-title { text-align: left; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.about-overview-content .text-large { color: var(--color-text-secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15); }

.about-overview-visual {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6);
}
.about-overview-card { text-align: center; padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6); }
.about-overview-stat {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px; margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.about-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-4xl); font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.about-stat-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.about-stat-label { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-tertiary); font-weight: 500; }

/* Card float animation on visible */
.about-overview-card.glass-card {
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.about-overview-card.glass-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(99,102,241,0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-overview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-12); }
  .about-overview-content .section-title { text-align: center; }
  .about-overview-content { text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-overview-visual { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ====================================
   SECTION 3: MISSION — Enhanced
   Floating 3D cards with perspective,
   animated gradient borders, particle glow
   ==================================== */
.about-mission { background: var(--color-dark); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

/* Floating particles behind mission */
.mission-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
}
.mission-particles span {
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.3);
  animation: missionParticle 8s linear infinite;
}
.mission-particles span:nth-child(1) { left: 10%; animation-delay: 0s; animation-duration: 10s; }
.mission-particles span:nth-child(2) { left: 25%; animation-delay: -2s; animation-duration: 12s; background: rgba(139,92,246,0.3); }
.mission-particles span:nth-child(3) { left: 50%; animation-delay: -4s; animation-duration: 9s; background: rgba(6,182,212,0.3); }
.mission-particles span:nth-child(4) { left: 70%; animation-delay: -6s; animation-duration: 11s; }
.mission-particles span:nth-child(5) { left: 85%; animation-delay: -3s; animation-duration: 8s; background: rgba(139,92,246,0.3); }
.mission-particles span:nth-child(6) { left: 40%; animation-delay: -5s; animation-duration: 13s; background: rgba(6,182,212,0.3); }
@keyframes missionParticle {
  0% { transform: translateY(100vh) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(90vh) scale(1); }
  90% { opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-20vh) scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
}

.mission-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  perspective: 1200px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.mission-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.mission-card:hover { transform: translateY(-12px) rotateX(2deg) rotateY(-2deg); }

/* Animated gradient border */
.mission-card-border {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: conic-gradient(
    from var(--border-angle, 0deg),
    rgba(99,102,241,0.6),
    rgba(139,92,246,0.6),
    rgba(6,182,212,0.6),
    rgba(99,102,241,0.1),
    rgba(99,102,241,0.6)
  );
  animation: rotateBorder 4s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.4;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.mission-card:hover .mission-card-border { opacity: 1; }

@property --border-angle {
  syntax: '<angle>';
  initial-value: 0deg;
  inherits: false;
}
@keyframes rotateBorder {
  to { --border-angle: 360deg; }
}

.mission-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-dark-elevated);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) - 1px);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mission-card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  opacity: 0.1;
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4); right: var(--space-5);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
}

.mission-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}
.mission-card:hover .mission-card-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(99,102,241,0.3);
}

.mission-card[data-color="indigo"] .mission-card-icon-wrap { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.12); color: #818cf8; }
.mission-card[data-color="violet"] .mission-card-icon-wrap { background: rgba(139,92,246,0.12); color: #a78bfa; }
.mission-card[data-color="cyan"] .mission-card-icon-wrap   { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.12); color: #22d3ee; }
.mission-card[data-color="emerald"] .mission-card-icon-wrap { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.12); color: #34d399; }

.mission-card-inner h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.mission-card-inner p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary); margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
}

/* Corner glow on hover */
.mission-card-glow {
  position: absolute; bottom: -40px; right: -40px;
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mission-card:hover .mission-card-glow { opacity: 1; }
.mission-card[data-color="indigo"] .mission-card-glow { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.25), transparent 70%); }
.mission-card[data-color="violet"] .mission-card-glow { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,0.25), transparent 70%); }
.mission-card[data-color="cyan"] .mission-card-glow   { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6,182,212,0.25), transparent 70%); }
.mission-card[data-color="emerald"] .mission-card-glow { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16,185,129,0.25), transparent 70%); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .mission-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .mission-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ====================================
   SECTION 4: VISION — Enhanced
   Cinematic quote with glowing ring,
   parallax stars, floating light streaks
   ==================================== */
.about-vision {
  background: var(--color-dark-elevated);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--space-32) 0;
}

.about-vision-ambient {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(99,102,241,0.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 70%, rgba(139,92,246,0.06), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 70%, rgba(6,182,212,0.05), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Light streaks */
.vision-light-streaks {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
}
.vision-light-streaks span {
  position: absolute;
  width: 200px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(99,102,241,0.3), transparent);
  animation: lightStreak 6s linear infinite;
}
.vision-light-streaks span:nth-child(1) { top: 20%; left: -200px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.vision-light-streaks span:nth-child(2) { top: 45%; left: -200px; animation-delay: -2s; animation-duration: 8s; width: 300px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(139,92,246,0.25), transparent); }
.vision-light-streaks span:nth-child(3) { top: 70%; left: -200px; animation-delay: -4s; animation-duration: 7s; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(6,182,212,0.25), transparent); }
@keyframes lightStreak {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 1; }
  90% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateX(calc(100vw + 400px)); opacity: 0; }
}

.about-vision-stage {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-20) var(--space-10);
}

/* Animated concentric ring */
.vision-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vision-ring-track {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: ringPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.vision-ring-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.06);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: ringPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
.vision-ring-track::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 80px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
@keyframes ringPulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.vision-ring-dot {
  position: absolute;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(99,102,241,0.8);
  animation: orbitDot 10s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: 50% 250px;
}
/* Second orbiting dot */
.vision-ring-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: #06b6d4;
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: 120px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(6,182,212,0.6);
}
@keyframes orbitDot {
  from { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

.vision-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.vision-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  quotes: none;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2), 0 0 48px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1);
}

.vision-divider {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin: var(--space-8) auto;
  max-width: 300px;
}
.vision-divider span {
  flex: 1; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(99,102,241,0.3), transparent);
}

.vision-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15), 0 0 40px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-vision { padding: var(--space-20) 0; }
  .about-vision-stage { padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6); }
  .vision-quote { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
  .vision-ring { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
  .vision-ring-dot { transform-origin: 50% 150px; }
}

/* ====================================
   SECTION 5: WHAT WE DO — Enhanced
   FIXED: Overlapping numbers/icons
   Added: Glowing borders, animated icons
   ==================================== */
.about-services { background: var(--color-dark); position: relative; }

.pillars-showcase {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.pillar-block {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  background: rgba(26,26,36,0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.pillar-block:hover {
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 0 40px rgba(99,102,241,0.05);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.pillar-block-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.pillar-block:hover .pillar-block-glow { opacity: 1; }
.pillar-block[data-accent="indigo"] .pillar-block-glow { background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 50%, rgba(99,102,241,0.08), transparent 60%); }
.pillar-block[data-accent="violet"] .pillar-block-glow { background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 50%, rgba(139,92,246,0.08), transparent 60%); }
.pillar-block[data-accent="cyan"] .pillar-block-glow    { background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 50%, rgba(6,182,212,0.08), transparent 60%); }

/* Featured pillar highlight */
.pillar-block--featured {
  border-color: rgba(139,92,246,0.15);
  background: rgba(139,92,246,0.03);
}
.pillar-featured-badge {
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-4); right: var(--space-5);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600;
  color: #a78bfa;
  background: rgba(139,92,246,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 3;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  animation: badgePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes badgePulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(139,92,246,0.2); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(139,92,246,0); }
}

.pillar-block-side {
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* FIXED: Number no longer overlaps icon/content */
.pillar-block-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.08;
  position: absolute; bottom: var(--space-4); right: var(--space-6);
  z-index: 0; user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pillar-block-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}
.pillar-block:hover .pillar-block-icon { 
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-5deg); 
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
}

.pillar-block[data-accent="indigo"] .pillar-block-icon { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.12); color: #818cf8; }
.pillar-block[data-accent="violet"] .pillar-block-icon { background: rgba(139,92,246,0.12); color: #a78bfa; }
.pillar-block[data-accent="cyan"] .pillar-block-icon   { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.12); color: #22d3ee; }

.pillar-block-side h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: auto; line-height: 1.25;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.pillar-block-btn {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: var(--text-sm) !important;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6) !important;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}

.pillar-block-main { padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.pillar-block-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
}

/* Progress bar list */
.pillar-block-list {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5);
}
.pillar-block-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.pillar-li-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.pillar-li-bar.animate { width: var(--bar-w); }

/* Glow trail on animated bar */
.pillar-li-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; right: -4px; top: -3px;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}
.pillar-li-bar.animate::after { opacity: 1; }

.pillar-block[data-accent="indigo"] .pillar-li-bar { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6366f1, #818cf8); }
.pillar-block[data-accent="indigo"] .pillar-li-bar::after { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.4); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(99,102,241,0.5); }
.pillar-block[data-accent="violet"] .pillar-li-bar { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b5cf6, #a78bfa); }
.pillar-block[data-accent="violet"] .pillar-li-bar::after { background: rgba(139,92,246,0.4); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(139,92,246,0.5); }
.pillar-block[data-accent="cyan"] .pillar-li-bar   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #06b6d4, #22d3ee); }
.pillar-block[data-accent="cyan"] .pillar-li-bar::after { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.4); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(6,182,212,0.5); }

.pillar-li-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  display: block;
}
.pillar-li-stat {
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pillar-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar-block-side {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  }
  .pillar-block-main { padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6); }
  .pillar-block-number { font-size: 3rem; }
}

/* ====================================
   SECTION 6: WHY CHOOSE US — Enhanced
   Animated reveal cards with shimmer borders,
   staggered float-in, count-up hover effect
   ==================================== */
.about-why { background: var(--color-dark-elevated); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

/* Ambient grid pattern */
.about-why::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(99,102,241,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.why-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: auto;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.why-bento-lg { grid-column: span 2; }

.why-bento-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(26,26,36,0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.why-bento-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.25);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 30px rgba(99,102,241,0.05);
}

/* Animated top border shimmer */
.why-bento-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(99,102,241,0.5), rgba(139,92,246,0.5), transparent);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: cardBorderShimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.why-bento-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
@keyframes cardBorderShimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

/* Mouse-follow shine */
.why-bento-shine {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.why-bento-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.why-bento-card:hover .why-bento-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
}

.why-bento-card h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.why-bento-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary); margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
}

.why-bento-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why-bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-bento-lg { grid-column: span 2; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .why-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-bento-lg { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* ====================================
   SECTION 7: OUR APPROACH (TIMELINE)
   Enhanced with animated connector,
   step glow on scroll, gradient fills
   ==================================== */
.about-approach { background: var(--color-dark); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

/* Ambient light behind timeline */
.about-approach::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.04), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-approach-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-approach-line {
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 32px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent,
    rgba(99,102,241,0.4) 10%,
    rgba(139,92,246,0.4) 50%,
    rgba(6,182,212,0.4) 90%,
    transparent
  );
}
/* Animated glow dot traveling down the line */
.about-approach-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -3px;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(99,102,241,0.6);
  animation: lineTravel 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes lineTravel {
  0% { top: 0%; opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 1; }
  90% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}

.about-approach-step {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  position: relative;
}
.about-approach-step:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.about-approach-step-number {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  border: 2px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.about-approach-step:hover .about-approach-step-number {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(99,102,241,0.25);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.about-approach-step-content {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.about-approach-step:hover .about-approach-step-content {
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.about-approach-step-content h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}
.about-approach-step-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-approach-line { left: 24px; }
  .about-approach-step { gap: var(--space-5); }
  .about-approach-step-number { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: var(--text-base); }
  .about-approach-step-content { padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6); }
}

/* ====================================
   SECTION 8: INDUSTRIES — Enhanced
   Animated reveal with hover state,
   gradient card fills, category icons
   ==================================== */
.about-industries { background: var(--color-dark-elevated); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

/* Floating hexagon pattern */
.about-industries::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(hexagon, rgba(99,102,241,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.industries-orbit {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.industry-orbit-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-5);
  background: rgba(26,26,36,0.4);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated gradient bottom border on hover */
.industry-orbit-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.industry-orbit-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Left color accent bar */
.industry-orbit-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.industry-orbit-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.industry-orbit-card:hover {
  background: rgba(26,26,36,0.8);
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 0 20px rgba(99,102,241,0.03);
}

.industry-orbit-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.8rem; line-height: 1;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), background 0.5s ease;
}
.industry-orbit-card:hover .industry-orbit-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.12);
}

.industry-orbit-content { flex: 1; }
.industry-orbit-content h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.industry-orbit-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
}

.industry-orbit-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-8px);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.industry-orbit-card:hover .industry-orbit-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .industries-orbit { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .industries-orbit { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ====================================
   SECTION 9: CTA — Enhanced
   Vibrant gradient background, floating
   particles, pulsing glow, animated borders
   ==================================== */
.about-cta {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Aurora backdrop */
.about-cta-aurora {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
}
.about-cta-aurora span {
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  opacity: 0.15;
}
.about-cta-aurora span:nth-child(1) {
  background: #6366f1;
  top: -30%; left: -10%;
  animation: auroraFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.about-cta-aurora span:nth-child(2) {
  background: #8b5cf6;
  top: -20%; right: -15%;
  animation: auroraFloat 15s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
.about-cta-aurora span:nth-child(3) {
  background: #06b6d4;
  bottom: -40%; left: 30%;
  animation: auroraFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}
@keyframes auroraFloat {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(60px, -40px) scale(1.15); }
  66% { transform: translate(-40px, 30px) scale(0.9); }
}

.about-cta-container {
  position: relative; text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-20) var(--space-12);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.08), rgba(139,92,246,0.06), rgba(6,182,212,0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Animated border shimmer */
.about-cta-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.3), transparent 30%, transparent 70%, rgba(6,182,212,0.3));
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: ctaBorderShimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: -1;
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask-composite: exclude;
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  padding: 1px;
}
@keyframes ctaBorderShimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% 0%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 100%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 0%; }
}

.about-cta-glow {
  position: absolute; top: -40%; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(99,102,241,0.15), rgba(139,92,246,0.1) 40%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ctaGlowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.about-cta-glow-2 {
  top: auto; bottom: -50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(6,182,212,0.1), rgba(139,92,246,0.06) 40%, transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: -2s;
}
@keyframes ctaGlowPulse {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); }
  50%     { opacity: 1;   transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15); }
}

.about-cta-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.about-cta-particles span {
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.4);
  animation: ctaParticle 5s linear infinite;
}
.about-cta-particles span:nth-child(1) { left: 15%; bottom: 0; animation-delay: 0s; }
.about-cta-particles span:nth-child(2) { left: 30%; bottom: 0; animation-delay: -1s; background: rgba(139,92,246,0.4); }
.about-cta-particles span:nth-child(3) { left: 50%; bottom: 0; animation-delay: -2s; background: rgba(6,182,212,0.4); }
.about-cta-particles span:nth-child(4) { left: 65%; bottom: 0; animation-delay: -3s; }
.about-cta-particles span:nth-child(5) { left: 80%; bottom: 0; animation-delay: -0.5s; background: rgba(139,92,246,0.4); }
.about-cta-particles span:nth-child(6) { left: 40%; bottom: 0; animation-delay: -4s; background: rgba(6,182,212,0.4); }
@keyframes ctaParticle {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
  20% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-300px) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
}

.about-cta-tag { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.about-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl); font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  max-width: 750px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3), 0 0 60px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
}
.about-cta-description {
  font-size: var(--text-lg); color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2), 0 0 40px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1);
}
.about-cta-actions {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* CTA special button styling */
.about-cta-actions .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #8b5cf6, #06b6d4);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: btnGradientShift 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(99,102,241,0.4), 0 0 40px rgba(99,102,241,0.1);
}
.about-cta-actions .btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(99,102,241,0.6), 0 0 60px rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
}
@keyframes btnGradientShift {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-cta-container { padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6); }
  .about-cta-title { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }
  .about-cta-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .about-cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; }
}

/* ====================================
   FOOTER (CONSISTENT WITH HOME)
   ==================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-8);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.footer::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(99,102,241,0.15) 20%, rgba(6,182,212,0.15) 50%, rgba(99,102,241,0.15) 80%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.footer::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50%; left: 0; right: 0; height: 200%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,0.08), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 0%, rgba(6,182,212,0.06), transparent 50%);
  animation: footerLightDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity: 0.6; pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes footerLightDrift {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) scaleX(1); opacity: 0.5; }
  50%     { transform: translateY(-20px) scaleX(1.1); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12); margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.footer-brand { max-width: 320px; }
.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-3xl); font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-logo::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -12px -18px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(99,102,241,0.3) 0%, rgba(192,132,252,0.18) 40%, rgba(34,211,238,0.08) 70%, transparent 100%);
  filter: blur(14px);
  animation: footerLogoGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; border-radius: 50%;
}
@keyframes footerLogoGlow {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.9); }
  50%     { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.08); }
}
.footer-slogan { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-primary-light); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.footer-description { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-tertiary); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); }
.social-link {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.social-link:hover { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.1); border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.3); color: var(--color-primary-light); }
.footer-section-title { font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.footer-links a { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-tertiary); transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--color-primary-light); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-tertiary); margin: 0; }
.footer-brand-inline { color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-weight: 500; }
.footer-tm-inline { font-size: 0.7em; vertical-align: super; color: var(--color-primary-light); }
.footer-bottom .footer-social a { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-tertiary); transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.footer-bottom .footer-social a:hover { color: var(--color-primary-light); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); text-align: center; }
}

/* ====================================
   UTILITY ADDITIONS
   ==================================== */
.stagger-5 { transition-delay: 500ms; }
.stagger-6 { transition-delay: 600ms; }

.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  z-index: 1001;
  transition: width 100ms linear;
  width: 0%;
}

/* Reduced motion support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}