:root {
  /* Colors */
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-elevated: #fafafa;
  --text: #050505;
  --text-muted: #666666;
  --border: #eeeeee;
  --border-subtle: #eeeeee;
  --accent: #000000;
  --accent-hover: #333333;
  --accent-soft: #f5f5f5;
  --accent-low: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --glass: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --glass-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

  /* Semantic */
  --success: #10b981;
  --success-bg: #ecfdf5;
  --success-text: #065f46;
  --error: #ef4444;
  --error-bg: #fef2f2;
  --error-text: #991b1b;

  /* Typography Scale */
  --text-xs: 0.75rem;
  --text-sm: 0.875rem;
  --text-base: 1rem;
  --text-lg: 1.125rem;
  --text-xl: 1.5rem;
  --text-2xl: 2rem;

  /* Spacing (4px base) */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-32: 8rem;

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Layout */
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --section-padding: var(--space-32) 0;
  --container-padding: 0 var(--space-8);

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  --transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  --transition-slow: all 0.6s var(--ease);

  /* Font */
  --font-sans: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Helvetica Neue", "Helvetica", "Arial", sans-serif;
}

/* Page Transition Overlay */
.page-transition-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--bg);
  z-index: 10000;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  will-change: opacity;
}

body.is-loaded .page-transition-overlay {
  opacity: 0;
}

body.is-leaving .page-transition-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

/* Smoothing the content transition */
main {
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

body.is-leaving main {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1,
h2,
h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 9vw, 5.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.25rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

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

section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: white;
  padding: 1.125rem 2.25rem;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-elevated);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
}

/* Smart Scroll-Triggered Header - The Morph */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  pointer-events: none;
  /* Transform the whole header down a bit when scrolled */
  transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-progress, 0) * 0.75rem));
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.header.on-dark:not(.is-scrolled) .logo-text,
.header.on-dark:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-links a:not(.btn-small) {
  color: #fff;
}

.header.on-dark:not(.is-scrolled) .menu-toggle .line {
  background-color: #fff;
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
}

.nav-container {
  width: calc(100% - 4rem - (var(--scroll-progress, 0) * 4rem));
  max-width: calc(1100px - (1100px - 700px) * var(--scroll-progress, 0));
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
  padding: calc(1rem - 0.4rem * var(--scroll-progress, 0)) var(--space-8);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, calc(var(--scroll-progress, 0) * 0.9));
  backdrop-filter: blur(calc(var(--scroll-progress, 0) * 25px)) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(calc(var(--scroll-progress, 0) * 25px)) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--scroll-progress, 0) * 0.05));
  border-radius: 99px;
  pointer-events: all;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, calc(var(--scroll-progress, 0) * 0.06));
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
}

.is-scrolled .nav-container {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: calc(1.125rem - 0.125rem * var(--scroll-progress, 0));
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-text::after {
  content: '.';
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-left: 1px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: calc(2.5rem - 1rem * var(--scroll-progress, 0));
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .nav-container {
    width: calc(100% - 2rem);
    gap: calc(2rem + (10rem - 2rem) * (1 - var(--scroll-progress, 0)));
    justify-content: space-between;
    /* Fallback für Mobile */
  }
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn-small) {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  /* Etwas größer oben */
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.header.is-scrolled .nav-links a:not(.btn-small) {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

/* Underline Hover Effect */
.nav-links a:not(.btn-small)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn-small):hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--text);
}

.nav-links a.btn-small {
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-links a.btn-small:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-hover);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Mobile menu hidden by default on desktop */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header {
    top: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    transform: none !important;
    /* Disable scroll-morph on mobile for stability */
    z-index: 3000;
  }

  .nav-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem !important;
    /* Fixed padding for a cleaner UI */
    background: transparent !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
    border: 1px solid transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) !important;
  }

  .header.is-scrolled .nav-container {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  }

  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    /* Stable size */
  }

  .nav-links a:not(.btn-small) {
    display: none;
  }

  .desktop-only {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Menu Toggle Button */
  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2001;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition);
  }

  .menu-toggle .line {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--text);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1), background-color 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .header.is-scrolled .menu-toggle .line {
    background-color: var(--text);
  }

  /* Innovative Burger State */
  .menu-toggle.is-active .line:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(4px) rotate(45deg);
  }

  .menu-toggle.is-active .line:nth-child(2) {
    transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-45deg);
  }

  /* Mobile Menu Overlay */
  .mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1), visibility 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  }

  .mobile-menu:not(.is-active) {
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .mobile-menu.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .mobile-menu-inner {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 8rem 2rem 4rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .mobile-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
  }

  .mobile-nav-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  }

  .mobile-menu.is-active .mobile-nav-link {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  /* Staggered entry */
  .mobile-nav-link:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-link:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-link:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-link:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.25s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-link:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-link:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.35s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-link:nth-child(7) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-link.highlight {
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-top: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .mobile-menu-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) 0.5s;
  }

  .mobile-menu.is-active .mobile-menu-footer {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .mobile-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mobile-socials a {
    color: var(--text);
    transition: var(--transition);
  }

  .mobile-contact-info a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
}

/* Hero */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 100px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #050505;
  color: #fff;
}

#hero-background-mount {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-background {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0d0d0d 0%, #050505 100%);
}

.hero-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-bg-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
  text-align: left;
  z-index: 3;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero h1,
.hero .hero-lead,
.hero .badge,
.hero .hero-meta {
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2.5vw, 1.375rem);
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 3.5rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.hero-meta {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

.hero .badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
}

.hero .btn-primary {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
}

.hero .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #f5f5f5;
  color: #000000;
}

.hero .btn-outline {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero .btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}



@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    background-attachment: scroll;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-6);
    text-align: left;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 3.5rem);
  }
}


/* Global Reveal Animation */
section {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.98);
  transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

section.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Staggered Child Element Reveals */
.hero .badge,
.hero h1,
.hero-lead,
.hero .hero-actions,
.hero .hero-meta,
.project-card,
.service-block,
.promise-card,
.fact-badge,
.faq-item,
.philosophy-card,
.philosophy-item,
.process-step {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal .badge {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal h1 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .hero-lead {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .hero-actions {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .hero-meta {
  transition-delay: 0.5s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Projects Stagger */
.reveal .project-card:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .project-card:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .project-card:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Services Stagger */
.reveal .service-block:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .service-block:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .service-block:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Promises Stagger */
.reveal .promise-card:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .promise-card:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .promise-card:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .promise-card:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Process Stagger */
.reveal .process-step:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .process-step:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .process-step:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .process-step:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* About Facts Stagger */
.reveal .fact-badge:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .fact-badge:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .fact-badge:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* FAQ Stagger → see dedicated FAQ section below */

/* Philosophy Stagger */
.reveal .philosophy-item:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Pain Points Section - Redesigned */
.pain-points {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
}

.pain-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.pain-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  align-items: center;
}

.pain-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.pain-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.pain-metric {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0.08;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.pain-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  width: fit-content;
}

.pain-item h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.pain-content {
  padding-left: var(--space-8);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.pain-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 540px;
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .pain-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .pain-content {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: none;
  }

  .pain-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

.metric-highlight {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.metric-highlight i {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.reveal .philosophy-item:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .philosophy-item:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .philosophy-card {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-content {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-meta {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--accent-soft);
    padding: 1rem 0 0 0;
  }
}

/* Titles */
.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Section Layout Extras */
.section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-top: -3rem;
  /* Adjust based on h2 margin */
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.project-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
}

/* Projects */
.projects-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.project-card {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.project-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: transparent !important;
}

/* Desktop: 3D-Flip — Rückseite sitzt in .project-card-expand */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .project-card {
    perspective: 1500px;
    cursor: pointer;
    min-height: 520px;
  }

  .project-card-inner {
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
  }

  .project-card.is-flipped .project-card-inner {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
  }

  .project-card-expand {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transform: rotateY(180deg) translateZ(0);
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .project-card--hub .project-card-expand {
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .project-card-expand-inner {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .project-card-front,
  .project-card-back {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: var(--space-16);
    transform: translateZ(0);
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
  }

  .project-card.is-flipped .project-card-back,
  .project-card.is-flipped .project-card-front {
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  }

  .project-card-back {
    position: relative;
    transform: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0;
  }
}

.back-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.back-main {
  padding: 4rem;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.back-aside {
  padding: 4rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-low);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: left;
}

.back-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.tech-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.back-header h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.back-body p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.project-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.metric {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.metric-val {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.metric-lbl {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.back-testimonial {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.back-testimonial p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.back-testimonial cite {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: normal;
}

.back-footer .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.back-footer-note {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* SPX Hub – Rückseite: ruhige Story links, CTA-Spalte wie bei anderen Karten */
.project-card-back.project-card-back--hub {
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  /* sichtbar, damit der CTA nicht abgeschnitten wird (Inhalt > Mindesthöhe) */
  overflow: visible;
  background: var(--bg);
  /* Etwas kräftigere Sekundärfarbe nur hier (Lesbarkeit) */
  --hub-text-secondary: #454545;
  --hub-text-soft: #5c5c5c;
}

.project-card-back--hub .hub-back-layout {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  /* volle Zeilenhöhe: graue Spalte reicht bis zur unteren Kartenkante */
  align-items: stretch;
  align-content: stretch;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.project-card-back--hub .back-main.hub-back-main {
  /* wichtig: gleiche vertikale Startlinie wie rechts – nicht zentrieren */
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: stretch;
  align-self: stretch;
  min-height: 100%;
  height: auto;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem 2.75rem 2.75rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.project-card-back--hub .hub-back-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.project-card-back--hub .hub-back-header .tech-label {
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.project-card-back--hub .hub-back-header h4 {
  line-height: 1.22;
}

.project-card-back--hub .hub-back-body {
  margin: 0;
}

.hub-back-body p.hub-back-lead {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 38ch;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--hub-text-secondary);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .project-card--hub {
    min-height: 640px;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .project-card--hub .project-card-inner {
    overflow: visible;
  }
}

.hub-back-aside {
  /* etwas enger als zuletzt, damit der Text nicht „schwebt“ */
  padding: 2.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: stretch;
  align-self: stretch;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background-color: var(--accent-low);
  border-left: none;
}

.hub-aside-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.hub-aside-eyebrow {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--hub-text-soft);
}

.hub-aside-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text);
}

.hub-aside-prose {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.58;
  color: var(--hub-text-secondary);
}

.hub-aside-minhead {
  margin: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text);
}

.hub-aside-lead {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--hub-text-secondary);
}

.hub-aside-points {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.hub-aside-points li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 20px 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: start;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--hub-text-secondary);
}

.hub-aside-points li svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
  stroke-width: 2;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.hub-back-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  row-gap: var(--space-2);
}

.hub-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--hub-text-secondary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.hub-back-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  /* eine klare Linie vor dem CTA reicht */
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.hub-aside-cta {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.9rem var(--space-4);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hub-aside-note {
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--hub-text-soft);
  max-width: 28ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .back-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    overflow-y: visible;
  }

  .back-main {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }

  .back-aside {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .hub-back-aside {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 2.125rem 1.375rem;
  }

  .project-card-back--hub .hub-back-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .project-card-back--hub .back-main.hub-back-main {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .metric-val {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.flip-hint,
.project-card__toggle.flip-hint {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.project-card__toggle.flip-hint {
  font: inherit;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: inherit;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
}

.project-card__toggle.flip-hint:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) and (min-width: 1024px) {
  .project-card:hover .flip-hint,
  .project-card:hover .project-card__toggle.flip-hint {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--accent-hover);
  }

  .project-card:hover .project-card-front,
  .project-card:hover .project-card-back {
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  }

  .project-card.is-flipped:hover .project-card-front,
  .project-card.is-flipped:hover .project-card-back {
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }
}

.project-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  /* Image gets more space */
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.project-visual {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  /* For the zoom effect */
}

.project-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) and (min-width: 1024px) {
  .project-card:hover .project-visual img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}

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

.project-content h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text);
}

.project-text-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.project-description,
.project-benefit {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.project-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tag {
  background-color: var(--accent-soft);
  padding: 0.4rem var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  border: none;
}

.status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background-color: var(--bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.status-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: var(--success);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
}

.status-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: inherit;
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: pulse 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(2.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* In Progress Specific State */
.project-card.is-in-progress .project-metrics,
.project-card.is-in-progress .back-testimonial {
  display: none;
}

.project-card.is-in-progress .back-body {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.project-card.is-in-progress .back-main {
  border-right: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.project-card.is-in-progress .back-layout {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.project-card.is-in-progress .back-aside {
  background-color: transparent;
  padding-top: 0;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Coming Soon Placeholder */
.project-card.is-in-progress .back-body::after {
  content: 'Case Study folgt nach Launch';
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  padding: var(--space-12);
  border: 2px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Minimalist Building Status - Highly Professional Version */
.minimal-status {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0.4rem var(--space-3);
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 10;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--success);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-simple 2s infinite linear;
}

.minimal-status span:last-child {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text);
}

@keyframes pulse-simple {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(1.2);
  }
}

.projects-footer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-20);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.projects-footer p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .project-card {
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: none;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    background: transparent !important;
    min-height: 0;
    cursor: default;
  }

  .project-card-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: none !important;
    transform-style: flat !important;
    will-change: auto;
  }

  .project-card-expand {
    position: static;
    transform: none !important;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border-radius: 0;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: visible;
    backface-visibility: visible;
  }

  .project-card.is-expanded .project-card-expand {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  }

  .project-card-expand-inner {
    min-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .project-card-front {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    background: transparent !important;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: visible;
    backface-visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .project-card-back {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    left: auto;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background: var(--bg-soft) !important;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: visible;
    backface-visibility: visible;
    transform: none !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .project-card-back.project-card-back--hub {
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .project-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .project-visual {
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .project-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    filter: none;
  }

  .project-content {
    text-align: left;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .project-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  }

  .project-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }

  .project-tags {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .back-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .back-main {
    border-right: none !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
  }

  .back-header h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .project-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .metric-val {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 800;
  }
}

@media (hover: none) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  .project-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    border-color: transparent;
  }

  .project-card:hover .project-card-front,
  .project-card:hover .project-card-back {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .project-card:hover .flip-hint,
  .project-card:hover .project-card__toggle.flip-hint {
    background: var(--accent-soft);
    color: var(--accent);
    transform: none;
  }

  .project-card:hover .project-visual img {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* Services */
.services-container {
  max-width: 1000px;
}

.services-layout {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  position: relative;
}



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

.service-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.service-block:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--accent);
}

.service-block:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.service-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.service-number {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.service-block h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  padding-left: 0;
  border-left: none;
  /* Cleaner, no line */
}

.service-bullet {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text);
  position: relative;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.2, 1),
    opacity 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.2, 1),
    color 0.2s linear;
  opacity: 0.15;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  /* 200fps prep */
  transform-origin: left center;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
}

.service-bullet.is-active {
  color: var(--text);
  opacity: 1;
  font-weight: 800;
  transform: translateX(20px) scale(1.1);
}

.service-bullet.is-active::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 10px;
  height: 2px;
  /* Sleeker line instead of dot */
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: bulletSnap 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes bulletSnap {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(0);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(1);
  }
}

/* Enhanced Gradient Mask for high-end look */
.services-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      transparent 0%,
      black 15%,
      black 85%,
      transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      transparent 0%,
      black 15%,
      black 85%,
      transparent 100%);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
}

.service-bullet.is-active {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(8px);
}



@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .services-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .services-timeline {
    display: none;
  }

  .service-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .service-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .service-bullets {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: none;
  }

  .service-block h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Promises / Klartext */
.promises-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
}

.promises-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.promise-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.promise-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
}

.promise-metric {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0.12;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.promise-card:hover .promise-metric {
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.promise-text h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.promise-text p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .promises-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .promise-card {
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }

  .promise-metric {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
}

/* Process / Ablauf */
.process-container {
  max-width: 1000px;
}

.process-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.process-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.process-step:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.process-step-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.process-step-num {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.process-step h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-top: var(--space-1);
  padding-left: var(--space-8);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .process-step {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .process-step-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .process-step h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }

  .process-step p {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: none;
  }
}

/* About Section Redesign */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.about-portrait-mini {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.about-portrait-mini .image-wrapper {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-portrait-mini .image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.portrait-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.portrait-label .name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.portrait-label .role {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.philosophy-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.philosophy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.philosophy-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.philosophy-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

.phi-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.philosophy-item:hover .phi-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.phi-icon i {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.phi-text h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--text);
}

.phi-text p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.section-title-left {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.about-lead {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  text-align: left;
}

.about-body {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.about-facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.fact-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.fact-badge:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.fact-badge i {
  color: var(--accent);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.fact-badge:hover i {
  color: white;
}

.about-tech-stack {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.tech-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.tech-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tech-tag {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.tech-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-side {
    order: 2;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .about-portrait-mini {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .philosophy-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .section-title-left,
  .about-lead,
  .about-body,
  .about-facts,
  .about-tech-stack {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ Section — Premium Animated Accordion
   ============================================ */

.faq-container {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.faq-header {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* Active progress bar at the left edge of the section */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

/* The individual FAQ item */
.faq-item {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  /* Subtle left border that fills on hover/active */
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease);
}

/* Magnetic hover background — slides in from left */
.faq-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) 0%, transparent 100%);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.faq-item:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Active state gets a solid left accent rule */
.faq-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-item.is-active::after {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

/* ---- Question Button ---- */
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.75rem 0 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: color 0.4s var(--ease), padding 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.faq-item.is-active .faq-question {
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Numbered label */
.faq-num {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: 0.45;
  min-width: 2ch;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease), color 0.4s var(--ease);
  /* Shimmer effect on hover */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--text-muted) 40%, var(--accent) 55%, var(--text-muted) 70%);
  background-size: 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-num,
.faq-item.is-active .faq-num {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: faq-shimmer 1.2s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes faq-shimmer {
  from {
    background-position: 100% center;
  }

  to {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }
}

.faq-item.is-active .faq-num {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-hover) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  opacity: 1;
  animation: none;
}

/* Question text */
.faq-text {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: color 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.faq-item.is-active .faq-text {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ---- Animated Plus → Cross Icon ---- */
.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  position: relative;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.faq-icon-bar {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
    background 0.4s var(--ease),
    opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.faq-icon-h {
  width: 14px;
  height: 1.5px;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.faq-icon-v {
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
}

/* On active: vertical bar rotates to form an X → then fades to minus */
.faq-item.is-active .faq-icon-v {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-item.is-active .faq-icon-h {
  background: var(--accent);
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-icon-bar {
  background: var(--accent);
}

/* ---- Answer panel ---- */
.faq-answer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  min-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) 0.05s,
    transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) 0.05s;
}

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

.faq-item.is-active .faq-answer-inner {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 0 1.75rem 3.5rem;
  /* aligns with faq-text */
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* ---- Stagger reveal when section enters view ---- */
.reveal .faq-item:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.08s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .faq-item:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.18s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .faq-item:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.28s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal .faq-item:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 0.38s;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-question {
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.35rem 0;
  }

  .faq-num {
    display: none;
    /* cleaner on mobile */
  }

  .faq-answer p {
    padding-left: 0;
  }
}

/* Pricing Section */
.pricing {
  background-color: var(--bg);
}

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

.pricing-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  border-width: 2px;
  background: var(--bg);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  /* Increased scale slightly */
  z-index: 10;
}

.pricing-card.featured:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-8px);
}

.pricing-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.featured .pricing-badge {
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--accent-low);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.pricing-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.pricing-header p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pricing-value {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  height: 4.2rem;
  /* Fixed height for alignment */
}

.pricing-value .currency {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

.pricing-value .amount {
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1;
}

.pricing-value .period {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
}

/* Special styling for "Auf Anfrage" */
.pricing-value .amount.type-statement {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.pricing-value .currency.type-statement {
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
}

.pricing-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 3rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.pricing-features li.feature-highlight {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pricing-features li.feature-highlight i {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.pricing-features li i {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--success);
  stroke-width: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pricing-social-proof {
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.pricing-social-proof i {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.pricing-card .btn {
  width: 100%;
}

.pricing-card .btn-outline {
  border-color: var(--text);
  color: var(--text);
}

.pricing-card .btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--text);
  color: white;
}

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

  .pricing-card.featured {
    transform: none;
    order: -1;
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .pricing-card.featured {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .pricing-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .pricing-value .amount {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
  }
}

.pricing-maintenance {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: -2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.pricing-info-footer {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Wide pricing card (Wartung) - Premium 3-Column Layout */
.pricing-card-wide {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.8fr 1.1fr;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.6s var(--ease), border-color 0.6s var(--ease);
}

.pricing-card-wide:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.pricing-card-info,
.pricing-card-features,
.pricing-card-cta {
  padding: 4.5rem 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Sophisticated fading dividers */
.pricing-card-features {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) 20%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) 80%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
}

.pricing-card-features::before,
.pricing-card-features::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--border), transparent);
}

.pricing-card-features::before {
  left: 0;
}

.pricing-card-features::after {
  right: 0;
}

.pricing-card-info .pricing-badge {
  background: var(--accent-low);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-card-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.pricing-card-info p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 320px;
}

.pricing-card-features .pricing-features {
  margin: 0;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.pricing-card-features .pricing-features li {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.pricing-card-features .pricing-features li:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.pricing-card-cta {
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.pricing-card-cta .pricing-value-group {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  /* Impactful centering */
}

.pricing-card-cta .pricing-value {
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.pricing-card-cta .amount {
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pricing-card-cta .currency,
.pricing-card-cta .period {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.pricing-notice {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: black;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.pricing-card-cta .btn {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 240px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
}

.pricing-card-cta .btn:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive updates for the 3-column layout */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .pricing-card-wide {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .pricing-card-cta {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .pricing-value-group {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .pricing-card-features {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-card-wide {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .pricing-card-info,
  .pricing-card-features,
  .pricing-card-cta {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  .pricing-card-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .pricing-value-group {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .pricing-card-cta .btn {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-card-wide {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

/* Contact Section Redesign */
.contact {
  background-color: var(--bg-elevated);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-lead-left {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
  max-width: 500px;
}

/* Form Styles */
.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  position: relative;
}

.form-group label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.1rem;
  left: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  transform-origin: left top;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.75rem var(--space-4) 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-group textarea {
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
}

/* Float label up when focused or has content */
.form-group input:focus+label,
.form-group input:not(:placeholder-shown)+label,
.form-group textarea:focus+label,
.form-group textarea:not(:placeholder-shown)+label {
  top: 0.45rem;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-soft);
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

.btn-full.is-loading {
  color: transparent !important;
}

.btn-full.is-loading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  margin: -10px 0 0 -10px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-top-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.form-status {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: none;
  animation: slideIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

@keyframes slideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.form-status.is-success {
  display: block;
  background-color: var(--success-bg);
  color: var(--success-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--success);
}

.form-status.is-error {
  display: block;
  background-color: var(--error-bg);
  color: var(--error-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--error);
}

/* Info Column */
.contact-info {
  background: white;
  padding: var(--space-12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.info-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text);
}

.info-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.info-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.info-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.info-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.info-icon i {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.info-text span {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.info-text p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }

  .contact-info {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* --- Footer Redesign --- */
.footer {
  background-color: #fcfcfc;
  /* Very light gray */
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 0;
}

.footer-cta-bar {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--bg);
}

.footer-cta-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.footer-inner {
  padding-top: 5rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.branding-col .footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.branding-col .footer-logo::after {
  content: '.';
  color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 240px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-location i {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-love {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: 0.6;
  font-style: italic;
}

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

.footer-links-list a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--text);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-items {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-contact-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-contact-link i {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.footer-tech-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.tech-tag-mini {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--accent-low);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-social-row a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-social-row a:hover {
  color: var(--text);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-social-row i {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-legal a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--text);
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .branding-col .footer-desc {
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  }

  .footer-location {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-links-list a:hover {
    transform: none;
  }

  .footer-contact-link {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-tech-stack {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-social-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Floating Mobile CTA */
.floating-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-8);
  right: var(--space-8);
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: white;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 2000;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), opacity 0.4s ease;
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.floating-cta i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.floating-cta:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

/* Hidden on Desktop */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .floating-cta {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .floating-cta {
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
}

/* --- Location Hover Card (SPX Studio Adaption) --- */
.location-trigger {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text);
  z-index: 10;
}

.location-trigger strong {
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-low);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.location-trigger:hover strong {
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.location-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 160%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px) scale(0.85);
  width: 220px;
  height: 130px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
    0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 4px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition:
    transform 0.5s var(--ease),
    opacity 0.4s ease,
    visibility 0.4s;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 200;
  transform-origin: bottom center;
}

.location-trigger:hover .location-card {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.location-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-sm) - 4px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.location-card-map {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.9);
}

/* Custom Leaflet Marker */
.leaflet-custom-marker {
  background: none;
  border: none;
}

.marker-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border: 2px solid white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  animation: location-pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes location-pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* Hide Leaflet controls if they still appear */
.leaflet-control-container {
  display: none !important;
}

.location-card-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
  color: white;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.location-card-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.location-card-subtitle {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Minimalist Clouds */
.location-card .cloud {
  position: absolute;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.5;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: blur(10px);
  animation: move-cloud infinite linear;
}

.location-card .cloud:nth-child(1) {
  width: 50px;
  height: 15px;
  top: 15px;
  left: -60px;
  animation-duration: 20s;
}

.location-card .cloud:nth-child(2) {
  width: 70px;
  height: 20px;
  top: 35px;
  left: -90px;
  animation-duration: 35s;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

@keyframes move-cloud {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(350px);
  }
}