/* ============================================================
   ROOT & RESET
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --orange: #EA2F14;
  --orange-dim: rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.15);
  --bg: #0d0d0d;
  --bg-card: #111111;
  --bg-card2: #181818;
  --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  --border-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  --text: #ffffff;
  --text-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  --text-dim: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  --nav-h: 72px;
  --max: 1200px;
  --r: 14px;
  --r-lg: 22px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

.container {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.text-orange { color: var(--orange); }
.text-orange-italic { font-style: italic; color: var(--orange); }

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-icon { display: flex; }
.brand-icon.small svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; }

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  transform-origin: left;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active { color: var(--text); }

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.btn-contact-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.35rem;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-contact-nav:hover { opacity: 0.88; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 2px !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px; left: -120px;
  width: 650px; height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(160, 20, 5, 0.32) 0%, transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-labels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-labels span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--orange);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.hero-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.btn-outline-hero {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.btn-outline-hero:hover {
  border-color: white;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.btn-scroll-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  animation: bob 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.btn-scroll-icon:hover { border-color: white; color: white; }

@keyframes bob {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(5px); }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO RIGHT — orange circle + portrait + floating badges
   Layout logic:
     wrap  = 540px wide  (gives room for badges on both sides)
     circle= 340px       (centered inside wrap — orange visible 100px each side)
     photo = 260px       (centered inside wrap — 40px of orange shows left+right)
   Badges live in the side spaces, never overlapping the face.
   ============================================================ */
.hero-right {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 540px;
  height: 580px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Solid orange circle — clearly visible behind the narrower photo */
.hero-circle-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 340px; height: 340px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── Portrait photo — narrower than circle so orange shows on both sides.
       Arch at top follows the circle; bottom is open and fades away.      */
.hero-photo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px; left: 27%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 350px;           /* 41px of orange on each side of circle */
  height: 490px;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 130px 130px 0 0;   /* arch matches circle curvature */
}

.hero-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}

/* ── Gradient fade — makes the body dissolve into the dark bg */
.hero-photo-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 78px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 258px; height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, var(--bg) 88%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Floating stat badges */
.hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 5;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* "12+ Years of Experience" — sits in the LEFT space beside the circle */
.badge-experience {
  top: 38%;
  left: 10px;              /* well left of the photo (left photo edge ≈ 141px) */
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--orange);
}

.badge-big-num {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.badge-small-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  opacity: 0.92;
  margin-top: 0.22rem;
}

/* "160+ Satisfied Clients" — sits in the TOP-RIGHT space beside the photo */
.badge-clients {
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;             /* well right of the photo (right photo edge ≈ 399px) */
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(14,14,14,0.97);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  padding: 0.78rem 1rem;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.badge-avatars { display: flex; }

.badge-avatars img {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(14,14,14,0.9);
  margin-left: -9px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.badge-avatars img:first-child { margin-left: 0; }

.badge-clients-count {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.badge-clients-label { font-size: 0.71rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── Upwork status pill — centered below the photo */
.hero-upwork-row {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 68px; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.upwork-badge-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.52rem;
  background: var(--orange);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(234,47,20,0.45);
}

.upwork-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Skill / rating chips row */
.hero-skill-row {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px; left: 0; right: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.42rem;
  z-index: 5;
}

.skill-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.34rem 0.72rem;
  background: rgba(18,18,18,0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.skill-chip.active {
  color: var(--orange);
  border-color: rgba(234,47,20,0.45);
  background: rgba(234,47,20,0.1);
}

.skill-chip.dark { background: rgba(8,8,8,0.95); }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================================ */
.about-section { padding: 6rem 0; }

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-photo-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-photo-frame {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  border-radius: 50% 50% 44% 44% / 40% 40% 56% 56%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-photo-frame img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
}

/* Floating platform icon animation */
@keyframes floatPlatform {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(4deg); }
}

.float-platform {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: floatPlatform 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.float-platform:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-4px);
}

.upwork-float {
  background: #14a800;
  top: 12%; left: -2%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(20,168,0,0.5);
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.linkedin-float {
  background: #0077B5;
  top: 48%; left: -8%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,119,181,0.5);
  animation-delay: 1.1s;
}

.fiverr-float {
  background: #1DBF73;
  bottom: 20%; right: -4%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(29,191,115,0.5);
  animation-delay: 2.2s;
}

.float-dot {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: floatPlatform 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.fdot-1 { width: 14px; height: 14px; top: 10%; right: 8%; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.fdot-2 { width: 9px;  height: 9px;  bottom: 14%; left: 14%; animation-delay: 1.8s; }

.label-orange {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-para {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.about-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  min-width: 4ch;
}

.about-stat span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stats-sep {
  width: 1px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES
   ============================================================ */
.services-section { padding: 5rem 0 6rem; }

.section-title-center {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  min-height: 300px;
  will-change: transform;
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.svc-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.svc-icon { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }

.svc-title-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
  flex: 1;
}

.svc-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.svc-number {
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.svc-arrow-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.4s;
}

.service-card:hover .svc-arrow-btn {
  background: var(--orange);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Per-card accent backgrounds */
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(1) {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a0e0a 0%, #111111 55%);
  border-color: rgba(234,47,20,0.18);
}
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(1)::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; left: -40px;
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234,47,20,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(2) {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d1420 0%, #111111 55%);
  border-color: rgba(80,130,255,0.16);
}
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(2)::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; left: -40px;
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(80,130,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(3) {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d1a10 0%, #111111 55%);
  border-color: rgba(80,210,120,0.16);
}
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(3)::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; left: -40px;
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(80,210,120,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   PORTFOLIO — STICKY SCROLL STACK
   ============================================================ */
.portfolio-section {
  padding-top: 5rem;
}

.pf-title-area {
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pf-progress-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
}

.pf-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  transition: background 0.4s, transform 0.4s, width 0.4s;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.pf-dot.active {
  background: var(--orange);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  transform: scale(1.35);
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.pf-scroll-zone {
  position: relative;
  /* height set by JS */
}

.pf-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--nav-h);
  height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pf-card {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 6% 0 6%;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  transform: translateY(104%);
  will-change: transform;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.pf-card:nth-child(1) { z-index: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.pf-card:nth-child(2) { z-index: 2; }
.pf-card:nth-child(3) { z-index: 3; }

.pf-card-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1060px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;   /* content row sits in the vertical centre of the filled card */
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.pf-card-inner:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); }

/* Info column: stack children top-to-bottom, no floating gaps */
.pf-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 0;
}

.pf-card-num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pf-info h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pf-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pf-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.pf-meta-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.pf-meta-row svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

.pf-info p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.btn-orange-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.btn-orange-pill:hover { opacity: 0.88; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.pf-image {
  border-radius: var(--r);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;   /* self-contained size — no circular height dependency */
  min-height: 260px;
  align-self: center;    /* stays centred in its grid column */
}

.pf-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.pf-card-inner:hover .pf-image img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* ============================================================
   COMPANIES
   ============================================================ */
.companies-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.companies-gradient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px; left: -150px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(140, 15, 3, 0.28) 0%, transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.companies-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.28;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.companies-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--orange); }

.companies-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.company-circle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  padding: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.company-circle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.4s, opacity 0.4s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.company-circle:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.company-circle span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.company-circle:hover span {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Repeating 5 hover colors from platforms */
.company-circle:nth-child(5n+1):hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,90,0,0.65);
  background: rgba(255,90,0,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255,90,0,0.22);
}
.company-circle:nth-child(5n+1):hover::before { border-color: rgba(255,90,0,0.28); }

.company-circle:nth-child(5n+2):hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,119,181,0.7);
  background: rgba(0,119,181,0.11);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0,119,181,0.25);
}
.company-circle:nth-child(5n+2):hover::before { border-color: rgba(0,119,181,0.3); }

.company-circle:nth-child(5n+3):hover {
  border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.65);
  background: rgba(16,185,129,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(16,185,129,0.22);
}
.company-circle:nth-child(5n+3):hover::before { border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.28); }

.company-circle:nth-child(5n+4):hover {
  border-color: rgba(20,168,0,0.7);
  background: rgba(20,168,0,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(20,168,0,0.25);
}
.company-circle:nth-child(5n+4):hover::before { border-color: rgba(20,168,0,0.3); }

.company-circle:nth-child(5n+5):hover {
  border-color: rgba(29,191,115,0.7);
  background: rgba(29,191,115,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(29,191,115,0.25);
}
.company-circle:nth-child(5n+5):hover::before { border-color: rgba(29,191,115,0.3); }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section { padding: 6rem 0; }

.label-orange-sm {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.testi-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.testi-heading strong { font-weight: 900; }

.testi-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.testi-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-arrow:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  color: var(--orange);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.testi-viewport {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.testi-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.testi-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); }

.testi-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.testi-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-author strong { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.94rem; }
.testi-author span { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: 0.1rem; }

.testi-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ============================================================
   PLATFORMS
   ============================================================ */
.platforms-section {
  padding: 6rem 0 7rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, #0f0f12 40%, #111114 60%, var(--bg) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Two ambient glows in the background */
.platforms-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 400px at 15% 60%, rgba(234,47,20,0.09) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 350px at 85% 40%, rgba(0,119,181,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 300px at 50% 100%, rgba(20,168,0,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.platforms-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.38;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.platforms-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Staggered float animation for each circle */
@keyframes circleFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.platform-circle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  width: 148px; height: 148px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  /* Float animation + smooth hover transitions on color props only */
  transition: border-color 0.4s, background 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s, color 0.4s;
}

/* Outer halo ring (shows on hover) */
.platform-circle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.4s, opacity 0.4s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating animation — staggered per child */
.platform-circle:nth-child(1) { animation: circleFloat 3.6s ease-in-out infinite 0.0s; }
.platform-circle:nth-child(2) { animation: circleFloat 3.6s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s; }
.platform-circle:nth-child(3) { animation: circleFloat 3.6s ease-in-out infinite 1.0s; }
.platform-circle:nth-child(4) { animation: circleFloat 3.6s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }
.platform-circle:nth-child(5) { animation: circleFloat 3.6s ease-in-out infinite 2.0s; }

/* Pause float on hover so the hover state doesn't fight the animation */
.platform-circle:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* peopleperhour — orange */
.platform-circle:nth-child(1):hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,90,0,0.65);
  background: rgba(255,90,0,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(255,90,0,0.22);
  color: #fff;
}
.platform-circle:nth-child(1):hover::before { border-color: rgba(255,90,0,0.28); }

/* LinkedIn — blue */
.platform-circle:nth-child(2):hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,119,181,0.7);
  background: rgba(0,119,181,0.11);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0,119,181,0.25);
  color: #fff;
}
.platform-circle:nth-child(2):hover::before { border-color: rgba(0,119,181,0.3); }

/* Legiit — teal */
.platform-circle:nth-child(3):hover {
  border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.65);
  background: rgba(16,185,129,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(16,185,129,0.22);
  color: #fff;
}
.platform-circle:nth-child(3):hover::before { border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.28); }

/* Upwork — green */
.platform-circle:nth-child(4):hover {
  border-color: rgba(20,168,0,0.7);
  background: rgba(20,168,0,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(20,168,0,0.25);
  color: #fff;
}
.platform-circle:nth-child(4):hover::before { border-color: rgba(20,168,0,0.3); }

/* Fiverr — mint green */
.platform-circle:nth-child(5):hover {
  border-color: rgba(29,191,115,0.7);
  background: rgba(29,191,115,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(29,191,115,0.25);
  color: #fff;
}
.platform-circle:nth-child(5):hover::before { border-color: rgba(29,191,115,0.3); }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG
   ============================================================ */
.blog-section { padding: 5rem 0 6rem; }

.blog-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.blog-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.btn-view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-view-all:hover { border-color: white; color: white; }

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.blog-img-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}

.blog-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.blog-body { padding: 1.5rem; }

.blog-body h3 {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.52;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.read-more-link {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--orange);
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.read-more-link:hover { opacity: 0.75; }

/* ============================================================
   GET IN TOUCH BANNER — seamless double-track loop
   ============================================================ */
.git-banner {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

.git-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  width: fit-content;
  animation: gitMarquee 26s linear infinite;
}

.git-banner:hover .git-wrapper {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.git-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-right: 2.2rem; /* equals gap — ensures seamless join between tracks */
}

.git-text {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.git-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.38rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.git-pill:hover { border-color: white; }

.git-dot { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.9rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

@keyframes gitMarquee {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: #070707;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 4rem;
}

.footer-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-email {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-phone {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.footer-phone:hover { opacity: 0.8; }

.footer-nav-link {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-nav-link:hover { color: white; }

.social-row { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; }

.social-icon-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-dim); }

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL FADE-IN
   ============================================================ */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}

.fade-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 1100px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .companies-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .testi-track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 900px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-desc { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-cta-row { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-labels { align-items: center; }
  .hero-right { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-photo-wrap { width: 420px; height: 490px; }
  .hero-circle-bg { width: 270px; height: 270px; top: 6px; }
  .hero-photo { width: 206px; height: 400px; border-radius: 104px 104px 0 0; top: 6px; }
  .hero-photo-wrap::after { width: 206px; bottom: 72px; height: 160px; }

  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .about-photo-col { justify-content: center; }
  .about-photo-frame { max-width: 300px; }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* Portfolio: fall back to static stacked list */
  .pf-scroll-zone { height: auto !important; overflow: hidden; }

  .pf-sticky {
    position: static;
    height: auto;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .pf-card {
    position: relative;
    inset: auto;
    display: block;
    transform: none !important;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .pf-card-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* Image: shown above text on tablet/mobile, sized by aspect-ratio */
  .pf-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    min-height: 180px;
    align-self: auto;
    order: -1;
  }

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

  /* Prevent long meta text from causing horizontal overflow */
  .pf-meta-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .pf-meta-row span {
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .pf-progress-dots { display: none; }

  .companies-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 768px (hamburger)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--nav-h);
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.98);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
    z-index: 200;
  }

  .nav-menu.open { display: flex; }

  .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .nav-link::after { display: none; }

  .btn-contact-nav { display: none; }

  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .testi-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .companies-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 600px (mobile)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }

  /* Reduce huge vertical padding between sections on mobile */
  .about-section,
  .companies-section,
  .portfolio-section,
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
  .services-section,
  .blog-section,
  .platforms-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  }

  .hero-section { padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 0.5rem); }
  .hero-heading { font-size: 2.1rem; }
  .hero-photo-wrap { width: 360px; height: 450px; }
  .hero-circle-bg { width: 230px; height: 230px; top: 5px; }
  .hero-photo { width: 178px; height: 360px; border-radius: 90px 90px 0 0; top: 5px; }
  .hero-photo-wrap::after { width: 178px; bottom: 66px; height: 140px; right: -10px; }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Portfolio: tighter padding on small phones */
  .pf-card-inner { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; }
  .pf-image { min-height: 170px; }

  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .companies-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

  .platforms-grid { gap: 1rem; }
  .platform-circle { width: 118px; height: 118px; font-size: 0.72rem; }

  .testi-wrapper { gap: 0.5rem; }
  .testi-arrow { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 1.5rem; }

  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.8rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 420px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .hero-heading { font-size: 1.85rem; }
  .hero-photo-wrap { width: 300px; height: 400px; }
  .hero-circle-bg { width: 196px; height: 196px; top: 4px; }
  .hero-photo { width: 152px; height: 320px; border-radius: 78px 78px 0 0; top: 4px; }
  .hero-photo-wrap::after { width: 152px; bottom: 62px; height: 120px; right: 0px; }
  .about-photo-frame { max-width: 260px; }
  .upwork-float { left: 0%; }
  .linkedin-float { left: -2%; }
  .fiverr-float { right: 0%; }
  .badge-experience { left: 4px; }
  .badge-clients { right: 4px; }

  .about-heading { font-size: 1.7rem; }

  .companies-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .platforms-grid { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

  .testi-arrow { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO ENTRANCE ANIMATIONS (CSS-only, fires on load)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-labels   { animation: hFadeUp 0.7s ease both 0.15s; }
.hero-heading  { animation: hFadeUp 0.75s ease both 0.3s; }
.hero-desc     { animation: hFadeUp 0.7s ease both 0.45s; }
.hero-cta-row  { animation: hFadeUp 0.65s ease both 0.58s; }
.hero-circle-bg { animation: hScaleIn 1s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.1,0.64,1) both 0.35s; }
.hero-photo    { animation: hFadeUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94) both 0.4s; }
.badge-experience   { animation: hBadgePop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) both 0.75s; }
.badge-clients      { animation: hBadgePop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) both 0.9s; }
.upwork-badge-pill  { animation: hBadgePop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) both 1.05s; }
.hero-skill-row     { animation: hFadeUp 0.5s ease both 1.15s; }

@keyframes hFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes hScaleIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.85); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

@keyframes hBadgePop {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.55); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO HIGHLIGHT — animated curved SVG underline
   ============================================================ */
.hero-highlight {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-underline {
  position: absolute;
  left: -2px;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: calc(100% + 4px);
  height: 16px;
  overflow: visible;
  stroke-dasharray: 400;
  stroke-dashoffset: 400;
  animation: drawCurve 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) forwards 0.95s;
}

@keyframes drawCurve {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SKILLS MARQUEE (after hero)
   ============================================================ */
.skills-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  background: #0e0e0e;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.skills-marquee-inner {
  display: flex;
  width: fit-content;
  animation: smScroll 24s linear infinite;
}

.skills-marquee:hover .skills-marquee-inner {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.skills-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sm-item {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.sm-star {
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: starPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes smScroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes starPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.8) rotate(90deg); }
}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.seo-faq {
  padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.85), rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.95)), 
    url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1511447333015-45b65e60f6d5?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.seo-faq-inner {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.seo-faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.seo-faq-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.seo-faq-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

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

.seo-faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.seo-faq-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.1);
}

.seo-faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  background: rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.05);
  margin: 0 -12px; /* Increases width slightly */
  transform: translateX(0);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.2);
}

.seo-faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.seo-faq-item.active .seo-faq-question {
  background: var(--orange); /* Reddish background when active */
}

.seo-faq-q-text {
  flex: 1;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.seo-faq-item.active .seo-faq-q-text {
  color: #fff; /* Text turns white when active */
}

.seo-faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--orange);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.seo-faq-item.active .seo-faq-icon {
  color: #fff; /* Icon turns white when active */
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.seo-faq-answer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.seo-faq-item.active .seo-faq-answer {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.seo-faq-answer-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
}

.seo-faq-item.active .seo-faq-answer-inner {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem 1.5rem 2rem;
}

.seo-faq-answer-inner p {
  color: var(--text-gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---- Responsive: FAQ Mobile ---- */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .seo-faq {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  }
  .seo-faq-question {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .seo-faq-item.active {
    margin: 0; /* remove negative margins on mobile to prevent overflow */
  }
  .seo-faq-q-text {
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }
  .seo-faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
  .seo-faq-item.active .seo-faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 1rem 1rem 1.25rem 1rem;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   SECTION ENTRANCE ANIMATIONS (data-anim system)
   ============================================================ */
[data-anim] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

[data-anim].anim-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none !important;
}

[data-anim="up"]    { transform: translateY(42px); }
[data-anim="left"]  { transform: translateX(-48px); }
[data-anim="right"] { transform: translateX(48px); }
[data-anim="scale"] { transform: scale(0.88); }
[data-anim="rotate"]{ transform: rotate(-5deg) translateY(28px); }


/* ============================================================
   SERVICES — mobile: full-width grid on small screens
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-arrow-btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SEO SERVICES PAGE — seo-services.css
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   ENTRANCE KEYFRAMES
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes seoFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes seoRevealClip {
  from { clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); opacity: 0; }
  to   { clip-path: inset(0 0 0% 0);   opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes seoDividerDraw {
  from { transform: scaleX(0); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes seoBgZoom {
  from { transform: scale(1.06); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: scale(1);    opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes seoIconBounceIn {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.4) translateY(20px); }
  60%  { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-6px); }
  80%  { transform: scale(0.95) translateY(2px); }
  100% { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes seoFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  33%       { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(2deg); }
  66%       { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

@keyframes seoArrowBob {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.5; }
  50%       { transform: translateY(7px); opacity: 0.8; }
}

@keyframes seoBtnPulse {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.8); }
  70%  { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.04); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

@keyframes seoLabelSlide {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-18px) letterSpacing 0.3em; }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ============================================================
   SEO HERO / BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.seo-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 5rem);
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

/* Background image — animates in with a slow zoom-out */
.seo-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('http://kjkseo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/new-section.webp') center center / cover no-repeat;
  animation: seoBgZoom 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Dark overlay so text stays legible */
.seo-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.55) 0%,
    rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.30) 40%,
    rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.55) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

/* CSS grid is now baked into the image — keep div for backwards compat */
.seo-hero-bg-grid { display: none; }

/* Subtle extra glow overlay (complements the image's arc glow) */
.seo-hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 38%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 640px;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(234,47,20,0.13) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: seoFadeUp 2s ease both;
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* Arc rings — hide, image already has them */
.seo-arc-ring { display: none; }

/* Icons container — centred, capped at container width so icons never bleed outside */
.seo-icons-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max); /* 1200px — same as .container */
  padding: 0 2rem;       /* mirrors .container side padding */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* ---- Floating emoji icons ---- */
.seo-float-icon {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), filter 0.3s;
}

.seo-float-icon:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-5px);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 30px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.4));
  z-index: 10;
}

.seo-float-icon:hover img {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.seo-float-icon img {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.7));
}

/* Positions are relative to the 1200px wrapper, never outside it */
.seo-fi-tl { top: 16%; left: 2rem; }
.seo-fi-tr { top: 24%; right: 2rem; }  /* pushed down to clear navbar + give breathing room */
.seo-fi-ml { top: 55%; left: 2rem; }
.seo-fi-mr { top: 55%; right: 2rem; }

.seo-fi-tl img {
  animation:
    seoIconBounceIn 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) 0.7s both,
    seoFloat 5s ease-in-out 1.6s infinite;
}
.seo-fi-tr img {
  animation:
    seoIconBounceIn 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) 1.0s both,
    seoFloat 5.5s ease-in-out 1.9s infinite;
}
.seo-fi-ml img {
  animation:
    seoIconBounceIn 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) 1.2s both,
    seoFloat 4.8s ease-in-out 2.1s infinite;
}
.seo-fi-mr img {
  animation:
    seoIconBounceIn 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) 1.4s both,
    seoFloat 5.2s ease-in-out 2.3s infinite;
}

/* ---- Hero Content ---- */
.seo-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Label — slides down from top */
.seo-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  animation: seoLabelSlide 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.2s both;
}

/* Heading — clip-path reveal upward */
.seo-hero-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.8vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.13;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: seoRevealClip 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.45s both;
}

.seo-br { display: block; }

/* Divider — draws itself left-to-right */
.seo-hero-divider {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(234,47,20,0.55), transparent);
  margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
  transform-origin: left center;
  animation: seoDividerDraw 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.9s both;
}

/* Descriptions — staggered fade-up */
.seo-hero-desc {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}
.seo-hero-desc:first-of-type {
  animation: seoFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 1.1s both;
}
.seo-hero-desc:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  animation: seoFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 1.3s both;
}

/* CTA button — scale spring in */
.seo-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2.4rem;
  padding: 0.78rem 2.5rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
  animation: seoBtnPulse 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) 1.55s both;
}
.seo-cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--orange);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Scroll arrow */
.seo-scroll-arrow {
  margin-top: 2.6rem;
  animation:
    seoFadeUp 0.6s ease 1.9s both,
    seoArrowBob 2.2s ease-in-out 2.5s infinite;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .seo-fi-tl, .seo-fi-tr { display: none; }
  .seo-fi-ml { top: auto; bottom: 16%; left: 1rem; }
  .seo-fi-mr { top: auto; bottom: 16%; right: 1rem; }
  .seo-fi-ml img, .seo-fi-mr img { width: 50px; height: 50px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .seo-hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 3rem);
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }
  .seo-hero-heading { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7.5vw, 2.25rem); }
  .seo-br { display: inline; }
  .seo-fi-ml, .seo-fi-mr { display: none; }
  .seo-hero-glow { width: 100%; height: 240px; }
}



/* ============================================================
   SERVICE OVERVIEW SECTION
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Slide-in keyframes ---- */
@keyframes seoSlideFromLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-70px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes seoSlideFromRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(70px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ---- Section wrapper ---- */
.seo-overview {
  background: #0d0d0d;
  padding: 4rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.seo-overview-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
}

/* ---- Slide triggers — hidden until .in-view added by JS ---- */
.seo-slide-left,
.seo-slide-right {
  opacity: 0;
}

.seo-slide-left.in-view {
  animation: seoSlideFromLeft 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}
.seo-slide-right.in-view {
  animation: seoSlideFromRight 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.15s both;
}

/* ---- Left: laptop visual ---- */
.seo-ov-left {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.seo-laptop-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Orange floor glow under the laptop */
.seo-laptop-glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 75%;
  height: 48px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.45) 0%, transparent 75%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.seo-laptop-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
  /* subtle hover float */
  animation: seoLaptopIdle 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.seo-laptop-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-10px);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 50px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.25));
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes seoLaptopIdle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* ---- Right: text content ---- */
.seo-ov-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.seo-ov-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.seo-ov-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.seo-ov-para {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.seo-ov-para:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .seo-overview-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .seo-ov-right { align-items: center; }
  .seo-laptop-img { max-width: 420px; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .seo-overview { padding: 2rem 0; }
  .seo-laptop-img { max-width: 100%; }
  .seo-ov-heading { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6vw, 1.8rem); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
  .seo-ov-para { font-size: 0.93rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PROBLEMS / PAIN POINTS SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.seo-problems {
  background: #080808;
  padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle radial glow behind the grid */
.seo-problems::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 38%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.055) 0%, transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.seo-problems-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* --- Section header --- */
.seo-prob-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.seo-prob-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.seo-prob-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.seo-prob-subtext {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.82;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Grid --- */
.seo-prob-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* --- Card base — visible by default; JS adds .pre-animate to enable animation --- */
.seo-prob-card {
  background: #121212;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.seo-prob-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; left: -40px;
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.seo-prob-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.seo-prob-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Hidden state added by JS before the observer is set up */
.seo-prob-card.pre-animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    border-color 0.28s ease;
}

.seo-prob-card.pre-animate.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.seo-prob-card.pre-animate.in-view:hover {
  border-color: rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* --- Featured / intro card --- */
.seo-prob-card--intro {
  border-color: rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #141414 0%, rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.07) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 180px;
}

.seo-prob-card--intro::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
}

.seo-prob-card--intro.pre-animate.in-view:hover {
  border-color: rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.15);
}

.seo-prob-intro-inner {
  text-align: center;
}

.seo-prob-intro-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.seo-prob-intro-inner p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Icon wrap (orange circle) --- */
.seo-prob-icon-wrap {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.seo-prob-card:hover .seo-prob-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.4);
}

/* --- Card heading & body --- */
.seo-prob-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.38;
}

.seo-prob-card > p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.78;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Footer note --- */
.seo-prob-footer {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.82;
}

.seo-prob-footer strong {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Reveal helper — visible by default; JS adds .pre-animate to enable animation --- */
.seo-prob-reveal.pre-animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.seo-prob-reveal.pre-animate.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- Responsive: tablet (≤900px) --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .seo-problems {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  }
  .seo-prob-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .seo-prob-card--intro {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .seo-prob-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
}

/* --- Responsive: mobile (≤560px) --- */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .seo-problems {
    padding: 2rem 0 1.5rem;
  }
  .seo-prob-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .seo-prob-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .seo-prob-card--intro {
    grid-column: auto;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .seo-prob-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }
  .seo-prob-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 6vw, 1.9rem);
  }
  .seo-prob-footer {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    font-size: 0.91rem;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   WORKING PROCESS SECTION
   ============================================================ */

@keyframes seoNumIn {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.15); }
  55%  { transform: scale(1.2); }
  75%  { transform: scale(0.92); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

.seo-process {
  background: #0a0a0a;
  padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.seo-process::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.04) 0%, transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.seo-process-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ---- Left: text header + image stacked ---- */
.seo-proc-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  transition:
    opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.seo-proc-left.pre-animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-45px);
}

.seo-proc-left.pre-animate.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Section header (inside left col) */
.seo-proc-header { /* no independent animation — animates with procLeft */ }

.seo-proc-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.seo-proc-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #fff;
}

.seo-proc-subtext {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ---- Image wrapper ---- */
.seo-proc-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.seo-proc-img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.28);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.seo-proc-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.65s ease;
}

.seo-proc-img-wrap:hover .seo-proc-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.seo-proc-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.56) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---- Floating stat badges ---- */
.seo-proc-badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.22rem;
  animation: seoFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.seo-proc-badge:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.3);
  border-color: rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.4);
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

.seo-proc-badge--tl { top: 20px; left: 20px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.seo-proc-badge--br { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; animation-delay: 2.5s; }

.seo-proc-badge-val {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.seo-proc-badge-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* ---- Right: steps only ---- */
.seo-proc-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* ---- Steps ---- */
.seo-proc-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@keyframes seoConnDraw {
  from { transform: scaleY(0); }
  to   { transform: scaleY(1); }
}

@keyframes seoBodySlide {
  from { transform: translateY(14px); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 1; }
}

/* Step container — driven entirely by inline styles set via JS setTimeout stagger */
.seo-proc-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0 0 1rem 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.seo-proc-step:hover {
  transform: translateX(10px);
}

/* Number circle — bounces in when step becomes active */
.seo-proc-step.step-active .seo-proc-num {
  animation: seoNumIn 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) both;
}

/* Connector — draws downward 200ms after step slides in */
.seo-proc-step.step-active .seo-proc-connector {
  animation: seoConnDraw 0.42s ease 0.2s both;
}

/* Step body — fades + slides up 220ms after step slides in */
.seo-proc-step.step-active .seo-proc-step-body {
  animation: seoBodySlide 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.22s both;
}

/* Number + connector column */
.seo-proc-step-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 42px;
}

/* Orange numbered circle */
.seo-proc-num {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.seo-proc-step:hover .seo-proc-num {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

@keyframes seoEnergyFlow {
  0% { top: -30px; opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 1; }
  90% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Vertical connector between steps */
.seo-proc-connector {
  width: 2px;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.3), rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.05));
  margin: 5px 0;
  transform-origin: top center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.seo-proc-connector::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--orange), #fff);
  animation: seoEnergyFlow 2s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--orange);
}

/* Step content */
.seo-proc-step-body {
  padding-top: 0.4rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.seo-proc-step:last-child .seo-proc-step-body {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.seo-proc-step-body h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.seo-proc-step:hover .seo-proc-step-body h3 {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.seo-proc-step-body p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.78;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---- Responsive: tablet (≤900px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .seo-process { padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem; }
  .seo-process-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .seo-proc-img-wrap { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* ---- Responsive: mobile (≤560px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .seo-process { padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem; }
  .seo-proc-heading { font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 6vw, 1.9rem); }
  .seo-proc-left { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .seo-proc-badge--tl { top: 12px; left: 12px; padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem; }
  .seo-proc-badge--br { bottom: 12px; right: 12px; padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem; }
  .seo-proc-badge-val { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .seo-proc-step-body { padding-bottom: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHO BENEFITS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.seo-benefits {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.seo-benefits-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

/* ---- Header ---- */
.seo-ben-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.seo-ben-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.seo-ben-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.seo-ben-subtext {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---- Two-column body ---- */
.seo-ben-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.45fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  width: 100%;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---- Left: glass card ---- */
.seo-ben-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.seo-ben-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.seo-ben-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.55rem;
}

.seo-ben-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  color: var(--text-gray);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition:
    opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    color 0.3s, margin-left 0.3s;
  cursor: default;
}

.seo-ben-item.in-view:hover {
  margin-left: 12px;
  color: #fff;
}

.seo-ben-item::before {
  content: '';
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.55);
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.seo-ben-item.in-view:hover::before {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

/* Items animate via pre-animate/in-view with JS-set transition-delay */
.seo-ben-item.pre-animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-22px);
}

.seo-ben-item.pre-animate.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ---- Right: image ---- */
.seo-ben-img-wrap {
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.seo-ben-slide-right.in-view:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.25);
}

.seo-ben-img-wrap:hover .seo-ben-img {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes seoBenImgFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
}

.seo-ben-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  animation: seoBenImgFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ---- Footer text ---- */
.seo-ben-footer {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ---- Reveal animations (shares pre-animate pattern with problems section) ---- */
.seo-ben-reveal {
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.seo-ben-reveal.pre-animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
}

.seo-ben-reveal.pre-animate.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.seo-ben-slide-left {
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.12s,
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.12s;
}

.seo-ben-slide-left.pre-animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-42px);
}

.seo-ben-slide-left.pre-animate.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.seo-ben-slide-right {
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.22s,
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.22s;
}

.seo-ben-slide-right.pre-animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(42px);
}

.seo-ben-slide-right.pre-animate.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ---- Responsive: tablet ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .seo-benefits { padding: 4rem 0 3rem; }
  .seo-benefits-inner { gap: 2.75rem; }
  .seo-ben-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .seo-ben-img-wrap {
    order: -1;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ---- Responsive: mobile ---- */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .seo-benefits { padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem; }
  .seo-ben-heading { font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 6vw, 1.9rem); }
  .seo-benefits-inner { gap: 2rem; }
  .seo-ben-card { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem; }
  .seo-ben-list { gap: 1.1rem; }
  .seo-ben-item { font-size: 0.9rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHAT'S INCLUDED SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.seo-included {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.seo-included-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 440px;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---- Left: visual container ---- */
.seo-inc-left {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  order: 2;
}

.seo-inc-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 420px;
  height: 490px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- Arc rings ---- */
@keyframes seoIncRingIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.78); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); }
}

.seo-inc-ring {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  opacity: 0;
}

.seo-inc-ring.ring-in {
  animation: seoIncRingIn 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}

.seo-inc-ring--outer {
  width: 370px;
  height: 370px;
  top: 48px;
}

.seo-inc-ring--inner {
  width: 268px;
  height: 268px;
  top: 99px;
}

.seo-inc-ring--outer.ring-in { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
.seo-inc-ring--inner.ring-in { animation-delay: 0.22s; }

@keyframes seoIncImgFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
  50% { transform: translate(-50%, calc(-50% - 15px)); }
}

/* ---- Photo ---- */
.seo-inc-img-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 280px;
  height: 380px;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  animation: seoIncImgFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.25s, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.seo-inc-img-wrap.pre-animate {
  opacity: 0;
}

.seo-inc-img-wrap.img-in {
  opacity: 1;
}

.seo-inc-img-wrap:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 35px 70px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.25);
}

.seo-inc-img-wrap:hover .seo-inc-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.seo-inc-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ---- Floating service icons ---- */
.seo-inc-icon {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  border-radius: 11px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.seo-inc-icon:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  background: rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.15);
  transform: scale(1.15) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.3);
  z-index: 10;
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

/* Outer ring center: x=210, y=233 (top=48 + radius=185); radius=185 */
/* Icon is 48px, so subtract 24px from center to get top-left position */
.seo-inc-icon--t  { top:  22px;  left: calc(50% - 24px); }          /* 12 o'clock  */
.seo-inc-icon--tl { top: 109px;  left:  26px; }                      /* ~10 o'clock */
.seo-inc-icon--tr { top: 109px;  right: 26px; }                      /* ~2  o'clock */
.seo-inc-icon--l  { top: 209px;  left:   2px; }                      /* 9  o'clock  */
.seo-inc-icon--r  { top: 209px;  right:  2px; }                      /* 3  o'clock  */

/* Bounce-in then continuous float — reuses existing keyframes */
.seo-inc-icon.icon-in {
  animation:
    seoIconBounceIn 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) both,
    seoFloat        5s   ease-in-out                          infinite;
}

/* Per-icon stagger: [bounce-in delay, float start (after bounce ends ~0.75s)] */
.seo-inc-icon--t.icon-in  { animation-delay: 0.10s, 0.85s; }
.seo-inc-icon--tl.icon-in { animation-delay: 0.22s, 0.97s; }
.seo-inc-icon--tr.icon-in { animation-delay: 0.34s, 1.09s; }
.seo-inc-icon--l.icon-in  { animation-delay: 0.46s, 1.21s; }
.seo-inc-icon--r.icon-in  { animation-delay: 0.58s, 1.33s; }

/* ---- Right: text content ---- */
.seo-inc-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.seo-inc-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.seo-inc-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.17;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
}

.seo-inc-para {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  line-height: 1.82;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

/* CTA row */
.seo-inc-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.seo-inc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.82rem 2.3rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
}

.seo-inc-btn:hover {
  background: var(--orange);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.seo-inc-scroll {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}

.seo-inc-scroll:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(4px);
}

/* ---- Reveal animation (right column — slides in from right) ---- */
.seo-inc-reveal {
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.seo-inc-reveal.pre-animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(36px);
}

.seo-inc-reveal.pre-animate.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Stagger each child 80ms later */
.seo-inc-right .seo-inc-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.seo-inc-right .seo-inc-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.09s; }
.seo-inc-right .seo-inc-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.seo-inc-right .seo-inc-reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.27s; }
.seo-inc-right .seo-inc-reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.seo-inc-right .seo-inc-reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.44s; }



/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.seo-cta {
  padding: 0 0 2rem;
}

.seo-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.2);
}

/* Decorative Glowing Arcs */
.seo-cta-arc {
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 70px solid #fff;
  filter: blur(28px);
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.seo-cta-arc-left {
  top: -250px;
  left: -200px;
}

.seo-cta-arc-right {
  bottom: -250px;
  right: -200px;
}

.seo-cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #fff;
}

.seo-cta-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.seo-cta-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Rotator Styles */
.seo-cta-rotator {
  display: inline-grid;
  vertical-align: bottom;
  text-align: left;
  justify-items: center; /* Center the words horizontally */
}

.rotator-word {
  grid-area: 1 / 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(35px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.rotator-word.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.rotator-word.exit {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-35px);
}

/* Custom styles for each word */
.word-1 { font-style: italic; }
.word-2 { -webkit-text-stroke: 2px #fff; color: transparent; font-weight: 900; }
.word-3 { text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 5px; text-underline-offset: 8px; }
.word-4 { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; font-size: 0.9em; }

.seo-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.seo-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: transparent;
}

.seo-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--orange);
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* ---- Responsive: CTA Mobile ---- */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .seo-cta-inner {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }
  .seo-cta-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 7vw, 1.8rem);
  }
  .rotator-word {
    white-space: normal; /* allow wrapping on tiny screens to prevent overflow */
  }
  .seo-cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* ---- Responsive: 1050px ---- */
@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .seo-included-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
  .seo-inc-visual { width: 380px; height: 440px; }
  .seo-inc-ring--outer { width: 335px; height: 335px; top: 40px; }
  .seo-inc-ring--inner { width: 242px; height: 242px; top: 87px; }
  .seo-inc-img-wrap { width: 262px; }
  .seo-inc-img { height: 400px; }
  /* Icon positions for 380px visual: ring center ≈ (190, 208), radius ≈ 168 */
  .seo-inc-icon--t  { top: 16px; }
  .seo-inc-icon--tl { top: 93px;  left: 18px; }
  .seo-inc-icon--tr { top: 93px;  right: 18px; }
  .seo-inc-icon--l  { top: 184px; left:  -2px; }
  .seo-inc-icon--r  { top: 184px; right: -2px; }
}

/* ---- Responsive: tablet (≤900px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .seo-included { padding: 4rem 0 0; }
  .seo-included-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .seo-inc-left { justify-content: center; }
  .seo-inc-visual { width: 360px; height: 420px; }
  .seo-inc-ring--outer { width: 315px; height: 315px; top: 40px; }
  .seo-inc-ring--inner { width: 228px; height: 228px; top: 84px; }
  .seo-inc-img-wrap { width: 248px; }
  .seo-inc-img { height: 380px; }
  /* Recalculate icon positions: ring center ≈ (180, 198), radius ≈ 158 */
  .seo-inc-icon--t  { top: 16px; }
  .seo-inc-icon--tl { top: 88px;  left: 14px; }
  .seo-inc-icon--tr { top: 88px;  right: 14px; }
  .seo-inc-icon--l  { top: 174px; left: -2px; }
  .seo-inc-icon--r  { top: 174px; right: -2px; }
}

/* ---- Responsive: mobile (≤560px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .seo-included { padding: 4rem 0 0; }
  .seo-inc-heading { font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 6vw, 1.9rem); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
  .seo-inc-visual { width: 280px; height: 326px; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; }
  .seo-inc-ring--outer { width: 248px; height: 248px; top: 26px; }
  .seo-inc-ring--inner { width: 180px; height: 180px; top: 60px; }
  .seo-inc-img-wrap { width: 196px; }
  .seo-inc-img { height: 300px; }
  .seo-inc-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
  /* Recalculate for 280px visual: ring center ≈ (140, 150), radius ≈ 124 */
  .seo-inc-icon--t  { top:  8px; left: calc(50% - 18px); }
  .seo-inc-icon--tl { top: 68px; left:  12px; }
  .seo-inc-icon--tr { top: 68px; right: 12px; }
  .seo-inc-icon--l  { top: 134px; left: -2px; }
  .seo-inc-icon--r  { top: 134px; right: -2px; }
}

body {
    background-color: #000 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    
}
a {
    color: #fff !important;
}
a:active, a:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
}
.read-more-link {
    color: #EA2F14 !important;
}

.btn-view-all {
    border: 1px solid #fff !important;
    
}
.seo-cta-btn:hover {
    background: transparent !important;
}

button:hover {
    background-color: transparent !important;
}



/* Tariq */


.contact-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 18px !important;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  background: #080808;
}

.contact-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; left: -50%;
  width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(234,47,20,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
  animation: contactGlowPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Moving geometric shapes */
.contact-hero-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: contactShapeRotate 20s linear infinite;
}

.ch-shape-1 { width: 400px; height: 400px; top: -100px; right: -100px; transform: rotate(15deg); }
.ch-shape-2 { width: 300px; height: 300px; bottom: -50px; left: -50px; transform: rotate(45deg); animation-direction: reverse; border-radius: 50%; }

.contact-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.contact-hero-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: seoFadeUp 0.8s ease both;
}

.contact-hero-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: seoRevealClip 1s ease 0.2s both;
}

.contact-hero-heading span {
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.contact-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  animation: seoFadeUp 1s ease 0.4s both;
}

@keyframes contactGlowPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes contactShapeRotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT INFO BOXES
   ============================================================ */
.contact-info-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #0d0d0d;
}

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

.c-info-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(234,47,20,0.15) 0%, rgba(234,47,20,0.03) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(234,47,20,0.2);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(234,47,20,0.4);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(234,47,20,0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.c-info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.1), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: all 0.7s ease;
}

.c-info-card:hover::before {
  left: 150%;
}

.c-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(234,47,20,0.3) 0%, rgba(234,47,20,0.08) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(234,47,20,0.25);
}

.c-info-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.c-info-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.c-info-card:hover .c-info-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-5px);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.c-info-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.c-info-val {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.c-info-card:hover .c-info-val {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT FORM SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.contact-form-section {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  position: relative;
  background: #080808;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* The dotted background pattern */
.contact-form-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 2px, transparent 2px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 60%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.contact-form-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 600px;
  max-width: 100vw;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #EA2F14 !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 2rem;
  padding: 4.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 100px rgba(234,47,20,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.contact-form-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 120px rgba(234,47,20,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(234,47,20,0.3);
}

.contact-form-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.contact-form-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.contact-form-header p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

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

.c-form-group {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.c-form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.c-form-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid #fff !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem 0.6rem !important;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.c-form-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 13% !important;
  left: 1.25rem;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff !important;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  margin: 0;
}

.c-form-input:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.c-form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.15), 0 0 0 4px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.c-form-input:focus + .c-form-label,
.c-form-input:not(:placeholder-shown) + .c-form-label {
  top: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

textarea.c-form-input {
  min-height: 150px;
  resize: vertical;
}

textarea.c-form-input + .c-form-label {
  top: 1.5rem;
}

textarea.c-form-input:focus + .c-form-label,
textarea.c-form-input:not(:placeholder-shown) + .c-form-label {
  top: 1rem;
}

.c-form-submit {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 1.1rem !important;
  background: #000 !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.c-form-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.3) !important;
  
  background: #000 !important;
}

.c-form-submit svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.c-form-submit:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px) translateY(-4px);
}

/* ============================================================
   WORKING WITH ME (FAQ)
   ============================================================ */
.contact-faq-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 7rem;
  background: #080808;
}

.c-faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.c-faq-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}

.c-faq-list {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.c-faq-item {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-left: 4px solid transparent;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-faq-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: all 0.7s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.c-faq-item:hover::before {
  left: 150%;
}

.c-faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(10px);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-left-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), -10px 0 20px rgba(234,47,20,0.1);
}

.c-faq-q {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.c-faq-q::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.c-faq-item:hover .c-faq-q::before {
  transform: scale(1.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(234, 47, 20, 0.8);
}

.c-faq-a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  margin-left: 3px;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  }
  .c-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-form-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
  }
  .contact-info-section, .contact-faq-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-hero { min-height: 50vh; padding-top: 10px !important; }
  .contact-hero-heading { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.5rem); }
  .contact-form-wrapper { padding: 2rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 1.25rem; }
  .c-faq-item { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; }
  .contact-info-section, .contact-form-section, .contact-faq-section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
  .c-info-card { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
}

.c-form-input::placeholder {
  color: #000000;
}