/* ==========================================================
   Better Agencies — Styles
   Adapted from StudioBetter design system
   Primary: Blue (#2563eb) instead of Orange (#ff7538)
   Font: Manrope
   ========================================================== */

/* ---------- Font Import ---------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Manrope:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ---------- Design Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --color-brand-blue: #2563eb;
  --color-brand-blue-light: #4f83f1;
  --color-brand-blue-gradient: #6b9cf5;
  --color-brand-black: #020403;
  --color-off-white: #f7f7f7;
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-neutral-lightest: #eeeeee;
  --color-neutral-lighter: #cccccc;
  --color-neutral-light: #aaaaaa;
  --color-neutral: #666666;
  --color-neutral-dark: #444444;
  --color-neutral-darker: #222222;
  --font-body: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- Reset & Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: #000;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

h1 {
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

h2 {
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h3 {
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h4 {
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

ul, ol {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.padding-global {
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.container-large {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 80rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ---------- Text Utilities ---------- */
.text-size-tiny {
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.text-size-small {
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.text-size-regular {
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.text-size-medium {
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.text-size-large {
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.text-color-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-blue), var(--color-brand-blue-gradient));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.text-size-tiny-alternative {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.text-size-medium-alternative {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-neutral);
}

/* ==========================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================== */
.nav_component {
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.nav_component.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(247, 247, 247, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.nav_container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 80rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.nav_brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.nav_logo-text {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-black);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.nav_logo-text span {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

.nav_menu-desktop {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav_menu_link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #0a0a0a;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.nav_menu_link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-black);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.nav_menu_link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.nav_cta-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Mobile Nav */
.nav_mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}

.nav_mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-black);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.nav_mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.nav_mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav_mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

.nav_menu-mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 6rem 2.5rem 2rem;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav_menu-mobile.open {
  display: flex;
}

.nav_menu-mobile .nav_menu_link {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================== */
.button-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 73.4556rem;
  padding: 0.9375rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.button-primary:hover {
  background-color: #1d4ed8;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.button-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  text-align: center;
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-brand-blue);
  border-radius: 73.4556rem;
  padding: 0.9375rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.button-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.button-quaternary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-black);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-brand-black);
  border-radius: 73.4556rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.button-quaternary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-black);
  color: #fff;
}

.button-quaternary .btn-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.button-quaternary:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.button-transparent {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-black);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.625rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-brand-black);
  transition: color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.button-transparent:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================== */
.section-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 10rem;
  padding-bottom: 6rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-comp {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 48rem;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  border-radius: 73.4556rem;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-tag-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; }
}

.hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-info {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-info .text-size-large {
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.hero-btn-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: -5%;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 55%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.hero-bg-dots {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-neutral-lighter) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ==========================================================
   PROBLEM SECTION
   ========================================================== */
.section-problem {
  padding: 6.25rem 0 5rem;
}

.problem-comp {
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.problem-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.problem-content .text-size-large {
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================
   PINNED BOTTOM TICKER (services marquee)
   ========================================================== */
@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.ticker-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.625rem 0;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.ticker-bar.is-visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 36s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.ticker-sep {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   HOW IT WORKS
   ========================================================== */
.section-how-it-works {
  padding: 6.25rem 0 5rem;
}

.how-it-works-comp {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.how-it-works-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 42rem;
}

/* Snake timeline */
.snake-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4rem;
  perspective: 900px;
}

/* Continuous scroll-drawn snake path */
.snake-svg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 0;
}

.snake-path-bg {
  stroke: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-dasharray: 6 7;
  fill: none;
}

.snake-path-draw {
  stroke: var(--color-brand-blue);
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  fill: none;
}

.snake-head {
  fill: var(--color-brand-blue);
  stroke: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  stroke-width: 8;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.snake-head.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.snake-row {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
}

.snake-row-left {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.snake-row-right {
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Card styling — 3D depth */
.snake-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 56%;
}

.snake-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.snake-row-left .snake-card-inner {
  transform: rotateY(1.5deg);
  transform-origin: right center;
}

.snake-row-right .snake-card-inner {
  transform: rotateY(-1.5deg);
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.snake-card-inner:hover {
  transform: rotateY(0deg) translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 8px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08),
    0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Decorative bottom edge for 3D effect */
.snake-card-inner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-neutral-lightest), transparent);
  border-radius: 0 0 0.75rem 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.snake-card-inner:hover::after {
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Step number */
.snake-number {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.snake-card-inner h3 {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.snake-card-inner p {
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Legacy grid steps (kept for reuse) */
.how-it-works-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.step-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.step-number {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.step-card p {
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Ghost step numerals in the empty half of each snake row */
.snake-timeline {
  counter-reset: snake-step;
}

.snake-row {
  position: relative;
  counter-increment: snake-step;
}

.snake-row::before {
  content: counter(snake-step, decimal-leading-zero);
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 11vw, 10rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.07);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.snake-row-left::before {
  right: 8%;
}

.snake-row-right::before {
  left: 8%;
}

/* ==========================================================
   WHY WOULD AGENCIES DO THAT
   ========================================================== */
.section-why-agencies {
  padding: 6.25rem 0 6.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-off-white) 0%, #e9effc 18%, #e9effc 82%, var(--color-off-white) 100%);
}

.why-agencies-comp {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.why-agencies-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.why-split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5rem;
}

.why-stat {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  max-width: 24rem;
}

.why-stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 12vw, 10rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-blue), var(--color-brand-blue-gradient));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.why-stat-label {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-neutral);
}

.why-copy p {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--color-neutral-darker);
}

.why-hl {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-quote {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  padding-top: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.why-quote-tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 73.4556rem;
}

.why-quote blockquote {
  border: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 52rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-neutral);
}

/* ==========================================================
   WHEN WOULD YOU REACH OUT
   ========================================================== */
.section-when-reach-out {
  padding: 6.25rem 0 5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.when-comp {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

/* Centred header — breaks the left-aligned rhythm */
.when-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.when-chat {
  max-width: 46rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.chat-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.chat-row.chat-them {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-right: 4rem;
}

.chat-row.chat-us {
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-left: 4rem;
}

.chat-avatar {
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.chat-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.chat-avatar-you {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  color: var(--color-neutral-dark);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.chat-bubble {
  padding: 1.125rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.chat-them .chat-bubble {
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  border-radius: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 0.25rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.chat-us .chat-bubble {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  border-radius: 1.25rem 1.25rem 0.25rem 1.25rem;
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================
   SERVICES
   ========================================================== */
.section-services {
  padding: 6.25rem 0 5rem;
}

.services-comp {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.services-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.services-top-lf {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.services-top .text-size-tiny-alternative {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

/* Full-width service rows with hover reveal */
.services-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lighter);
}

.service-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 4rem 1fr 1.2fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 2rem 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lighter);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-brand-black);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.service-row:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1rem;
}

.service-row-num {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-neutral-light);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-row:hover .service-row-num {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

.service-row-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-row:hover .service-row-title {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

.service-row-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.service-row:hover .service-row-desc {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.service-row-arrow {
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lighter);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-brand-black);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-row-arrow svg {
  width: 1.125rem;
  height: 1.125rem;
}

.service-row:hover .service-row-arrow {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================================== */
.section-why-choose {
  padding: 6.25rem 0 5rem;
}

.why-choose-comp {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.why-choose-lf {
  flex: 0 0 40%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 6rem;
}

.why-choose-lf-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.why-choose-rt {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.why-choose-card {
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
}

.why-choose-card:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.why-choose-card-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.why-choose-icon-wrapper {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.why-choose-icon-wrapper svg {
  width: 1.25rem;
  height: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

.why-choose-card-rt {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.why-choose-card-rt h3 {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.why-choose-card-rt p {
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================== */
.section-testimonials {
  padding: 6.25rem 0 5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-off-white) 0%, #e9effc 18%, #e9effc 82%, var(--color-off-white) 100%);
}

.testimonials-comp {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.testimonials-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Sticky stacking testimonial cards */
.testimonial-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.tstack-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: 7rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 26rem;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.tstack-card:nth-child(2) { top: 7.75rem; }
.tstack-card:nth-child(3) { top: 8.5rem; }
.tstack-card:nth-child(4) { top: 9.25rem; }
.tstack-card:nth-child(5) { top: 10rem; }
.tstack-card:nth-child(6) { top: 10.75rem; }

.tstack-brand {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-neutral);
}

.tstack-card blockquote {
  border: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 46rem;
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.55;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-neutral-darker);
}

.tstack-card .hl {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.testimonial-stars svg {
  width: 1rem;
  height: 1rem;
  color: #f59e0b;
  fill: #f59e0b;
}

.testimonial-card blockquote {
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-neutral-dark);
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-client {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.testimonial-client-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-client-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.testimonial-client-role {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral);
}

/* ==========================================================
   CTA / CONTACT
   ========================================================== */
.section-contact {
  padding: 6.25rem 0;
}

.contact-comp {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-lf {
  flex: 0 0 40%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.contact-lf h2 {
  font-size: 3rem;
}

.contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-list-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-list-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 1.25rem;
  height: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  margin-top: 0.125rem;
}

.contact-list-item .text-size-regular {
  color: var(--color-neutral);
}

.contact-rt {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Honeypot — hidden from humans, catches bots */
.form-hp {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #000;
}

.form-input {
  background-color: #f6f6f6;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  min-height: 3rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

.form-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.form-select {
  background-color: #f6f6f6;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  min-height: 3rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5L6 6.5L11 1.5' stroke='%23999' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 0.75rem center;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

.form-textarea {
  background-color: #f6f6f6;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  min-height: 8rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  resize: vertical;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

.form-checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-checkbox-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

.form-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.form-checkbox-input {
  width: 0.875rem;
  height: 0.875rem;
  border: 1px solid #000;
  border-radius: 0.125rem;
  appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.form-checkbox-input:checked {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

.form-checkbox-input:checked::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 3px;
  top: 0px;
  width: 5px;
  height: 9px;
  border: solid #fff;
  border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
}

.contact-dots {
  position: absolute;
  right: -1.5rem;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-neutral-lighter) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================== */
.section-footer {
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
}

.footer-comp {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.footer-top-lf {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 20rem;
}

.footer-logo-text {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-black);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-logo-text span {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

.footer-info {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-top-rt {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.footer-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-neutral-dark);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.footer-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-black);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.footer-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.footer-btm {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-btm p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral);
}

/* ==========================================================
   OUR AGENCIES / VETTING
   ========================================================== */
.section-our-agencies {
  padding: 6.25rem 0 5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.agencies-comp {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.agencies-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.vetting-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.vetting-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Vetting gauntlet — numbered checklist with connector line */
.vetting-checklist {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 44rem;
}

.vetting-checklist::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.24rem;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-brand-blue) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) 100%);
}

.vetting-step {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.vetting-step-marker {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--color-white);
}

.vetting-step-marker svg {
  width: 1.125rem;
  height: 1.125rem;
}

.vetting-step-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.vetting-step-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.vetting-step-num {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

.vetting-step-head h4 {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
}

.vetting-step p {
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.vetting-verdict {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.vetting-verdict span {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

/* Shit List */
.shitlist-section {
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.shitlist-content {
  max-width: 28rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.shitlist-content h3 {
  color: var(--color-brand-black);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.shitlist-content p {
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.shitlist-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.shitlist-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.shitlist-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==========================================================
   TEAM
   ========================================================== */
.section-team {
  padding: 6.25rem 0 5rem;
}

.team-comp {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.team-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.team-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.team-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-neutral-lightest), transparent);
  border-radius: 0 0 0.75rem 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 8px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08),
    0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.team-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 0;
}

.team-card-avatar {
  width: 4rem;
  height: 4rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.team-card-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.team-card-info h3 {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.375rem;
}

.team-card-role {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: -0.375rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 73.4556rem;
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.team-blurb {
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================
   FAQs
   ========================================================== */
.section-faqs {
  padding: 6.25rem 0 5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.faqs-comp {
  max-width: 48rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.faqs-top {
  text-align: center;
}

.faqs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-brand-black);
  text-align: left;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-trigger:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

.faq-chevron {
  width: 1.25rem;
  height: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--color-neutral);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 0;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-content {
  max-height: 12rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-content p {
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ========================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ==========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .padding-global {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
  }

  h1 { font-size: 2.75rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 2.25rem; }

  .nav_menu-desktop { display: none; }
  .nav_cta-wrapper .button-quaternary { display: none; }
  .nav_mobile-toggle { display: flex; }

  .section-hero {
    padding-top: 8rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-bg { display: none; }
  .hero-comp { max-width: 100%; }

  .how-it-works-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .snake-timeline {
    perspective: none;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    border-left: 2px dashed rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  }

  .snake-svg {
    display: none;
  }

  .snake-row-left .snake-card,
  .snake-row-right .snake-card {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .snake-row-left .snake-card-inner,
  .snake-row-right .snake-card-inner {
    transform: none;
  }

  .snake-row::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .why-split {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .chat-row.chat-them {
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
  }

  .chat-row.chat-us {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .service-row {
    grid-template-columns: 2.5rem 1fr auto;
  }

  .service-row-desc {
    display: none;
  }

  .services-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .why-choose-comp {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .why-choose-lf {
    position: static;
    flex: none;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .contact-comp {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .contact-lf {
    flex: none;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .shitlist-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 2rem; }

  .section-hero {
    padding-top: 7rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .service-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 0.25rem;
  }

  .service-row-num {
    display: none;
  }

  .chat-bubble {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }

  .why-copy p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-top-rt {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .contact-lf h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .shitlist-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .padding-global {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }

  h1 { font-size: 2rem; }

  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-btn-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .hero-btn-wrapper .button-primary,
  .hero-btn-wrapper .button-transparent {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   DYNAMIC ELEMENTS (21st.dev-inspired)
   ========================================================== */

/* ---------- Stats counter row ---------- */
.problem-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-blue), var(--color-brand-blue-gradient));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ---------- Client logo marquee (dark band) ---------- */
.section-logos {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.logos-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-neutral-light);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.logo-marquee-container {
  position: relative;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent 100%);
}

.logo-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  padding: 0 2.25rem;
  animation: marquee-scroll 35s linear infinite;
  animation-direction: reverse;
}

.logo-marquee-container:hover .logo-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.logo-marquee-track img {
  height: 1.875rem;
  width: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.55;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-marquee-track img:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* ---------- Cursor spotlight on cards ---------- */
.card-spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(
    300px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%),
    rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.10),
    transparent 65%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.has-spotlight:hover .card-spotlight {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ---------- CTA shimmer sweep ---------- */
.button-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.button-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -150%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  animation: btn-shine 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes btn-shine {
  0% { left: -150%; }
  45% { left: 150%; }
  100% { left: 150%; }
}

/* ---------- Testimonial photo avatars + Google badge ---------- */
.testimonial-avatar {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

.google-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  border-radius: 73.4556rem;
  background-color: var(--color-off-white);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-neutral-dark);
}

.google-badge > img {
  height: 1.125rem;
  width: auto;
}

.google-badge-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.125rem;
}

.google-badge-stars img {
  width: 0.875rem;
  height: 0.875rem;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .problem-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 1rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .logo-marquee-track {
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .logo-marquee-track img {
    height: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .logo-marquee-track,
  .marquee-track {
    animation: none;
  }

  .button-primary::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ---------- Hero team facepile ---------- */
.hero-team {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-google {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-team-avatars {
  display: flex;
}

.hero-team-avatars img {
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-team-avatars img + img {
  margin-left: -0.75rem;
}

.hero-team:hover .hero-team-avatars img:first-child {
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.hero-team:hover .hero-team-avatars img + img {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.hero-team .text-size-small {
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------- Founder card (Let's Talk) ---------- */
.founder-card {
  max-width: 19rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-lightest);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.founder-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 16px 40px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.10);
}

.founder-card-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.founder-card-info {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.founder-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

.founder-card-name {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.founder-card-note {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.team-card-avatar {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-card-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-team {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.625rem;
  }

  .founder-card {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ---------- Hero visual (bare.com.au-style circle photo) ---------- */
.hero-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 4rem;
}

/* Large circle anchored to the right edge of the viewport, partially
   cut off so it reads as a semi/oval shape */
.hero-visual {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: max(-16rem, -14vw);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: min(56rem, 60vw);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-visual-shape {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05),
    0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.hero-visual-shape img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.hero-visual:hover .hero-visual-shape img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Decorative dashed ring offset behind the circle */
.hero-visual-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1.25rem;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  /* Back in the document flow as a normal centred circle on mobile */
  .hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    right: auto;
    transform: none;
    width: min(20rem, 78vw);
    align-self: center;
  }

}

/* Scroll-driven hero: layers drift apart as you scroll */
.hero-comp,
.hero-visual {
  will-change: transform;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .tstack-card {
    min-height: 22rem;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .tstack-card blockquote {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ticker-track {
    animation: none;
  }
}