/* ============================================
       CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
       ============================================ */
/* ============================================
       RESET & BASE
       ============================================ */
/* ============================================
       SCROLL PROGRESS
       ============================================ */
/* ============================================
       SCROLL REVEAL
       ============================================ */
.hero {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      isolation: isolate;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 16% 18%, rgba(246, 211, 7, 0.16), transparent 24%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 22%, rgba(46, 107, 138, 0.14), transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(118deg, #050506 0%, #081018 48%, #101d27 100%);
    }

.hero__bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 6, 0.92) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 6, 0.70) 48%, rgba(5, 5, 6, 0.90) 100%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 28%, rgba(246, 211, 7, 0.10), transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(46, 107, 138, 0.10) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 6, 0) 36%);
    }

#aboutHeroFlowCanvas {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      display: block;
      opacity: 1;
    }

.hero__bg::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 64px 64px;
      mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.82), transparent 92%);
      -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.82), transparent 92%);
    }

.hero--about__container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

.hero--about__grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(360px, 0.88fr);
      gap: var(--space-3xl);
      align-items: center;
      min-height: clamp(560px, 82vh, 760px);
    }

.hero--about__copy {
      max-width: 720px;
    }

.hero--about__eyebrow,
.hero--about__headline,
.hero--about__lead,
.hero--about__actions,
.hero--about__panel {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
      animation: aboutHeroReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    }

.hero--about__eyebrow { animation-delay: 0.08s; }

.hero--about__headline { animation-delay: 0.22s; }

.hero--about__lead { animation-delay: 0.42s; }

.hero--about__actions { animation-delay: 0.62s; }

.hero--about__panel { animation-delay: 0.34s; }

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

.hero--about__headline {
      max-width: 11ch;
      margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
      font-size: clamp(3.3rem, 6vw, 5.6rem);
      line-height: 0.98;
      letter-spacing: -0.045em;
      text-wrap: balance;
    }

.hero--about__lead {
      max-width: 58ch;
      margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
      font-size: clamp(1.03rem, 0.98rem + 0.35vw, 1.28rem);
      line-height: 1.72;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
    }

.hero--about__actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: var(--space-md);
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

.hero--about__panel {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 1.6rem;
      border-radius: 28px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 12, 16, 0.92), rgba(9, 20, 28, 0.88));
      box-shadow:
        0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

.hero--about__panel::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(246, 211, 7, 0.16), transparent 28%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%, rgba(46, 107, 138, 0.18), transparent 34%);
      opacity: 0.9;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

.hero--about__panel::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 1px;
      border-radius: inherit;
      border: 1px solid rgba(246, 211, 7, 0.12);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

.hero--about__panel > * {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

.hero--about__panel-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: auto -12% -8% auto;
      width: min(100%, 320px);
      height: 220px;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(246, 211, 7, 0.18), transparent 36%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46, 107, 138, 0.22), rgba(5, 5, 6, 0.02) 55%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 6, 0.0), rgba(5, 5, 6, 0.45));
      opacity: 0.42;
      clip-path: polygon(22% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

.hero--about__panel-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent);
      font-weight: 700;
    }

.hero--about__panel-copy {
      margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
      max-width: 34ch;
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
    }

.hero--about__stats {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
      gap: 0.85rem;
    }

.hero-about-stat {
      padding: 1rem 1rem 1.05rem;
      min-height: 120px;
      border-radius: 18px;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025));
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
      backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
      box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    }

.hero-about-stat strong {
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
      font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.02rem + 0.5vw, 1.55rem);
      line-height: 1.05;
      color: var(--white);
    }

.hero-about-stat span {
      display: block;
      max-width: 18ch;
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      line-height: 1.55;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    }

.reveal {
      opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
      transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
    }

.reveal--left { transform: translateX(-40px); }

.reveal--right { transform: translateX(40px); }

.reveal--scale { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95); }

.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }

.stagger > .reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }

.stagger > .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 100ms; }

.stagger > .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 200ms; }

.stagger > .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 300ms; }

.stagger > .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 400ms; }

.stagger > .reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 500ms; }

/* ============================================
       SECTION HEADER
       ============================================ */
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl); max-width: 700px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.section-header__label {
      display: inline-block; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: var(--space-md); position: relative; padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
    }

.section-header__label::before, .section-header__label::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50%; width: 24px; height: 1px;
      background: var(--accent); opacity: 0.4;
    }

.section-header__label::before { right: 100%; }

.section-header__label::after { left: 100%; }

.section-header__title {
      font-size: var(--fs-3xl); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }

.section-header__subtitle {
      font-size: var(--fs-lg); color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6;
    }

/* ============================================
       NAVIGATION
       ============================================ */
/* ============================================
       INTRO
       ============================================ */
.intro {
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      background: #0a0a0b;
    }

.intro__bg-image {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
    }

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

.intro__bg-image::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 6, 0.78) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 6, 0.52) 50%, rgba(5, 5, 6, 0.68) 100%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

.intro__grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
      gap: var(--space-3xl); align-items: center;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

.intro__copy {
      position: relative;
      padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
      border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) + 2px);
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    }

.intro__copy::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      border-radius: inherit;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(246,211,7,0.06), transparent 42%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

.intro__copy > * {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

.intro__copy-accent {
      width: 84px;
      height: 3px;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), rgba(46, 107, 138, 0.9));
      box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(246, 211, 7, 0.2);
    }

.intro__text {
      font-size: var(--fs-lg); color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.8;
    }

.intro__text strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }

/* Word-by-word reveal */
.word-reveal .wr-word {
      display: inline-block;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(12px);
      transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
    }

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

/* Animated counter highlight */
.intro__highlight {
      background:
        linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(10, 18, 24, 0.96), rgba(15, 26, 35, 0.90));
      border: 1px solid rgba(246,211,7,0.16); border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) + 2px);
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2rem);
      text-align: center;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow:
        0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    }

.intro__highlight::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 25% 18%, rgba(246,211,7,0.18), transparent 24%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 0%, rgba(46,107,138,0.2), transparent 36%);
      opacity: 0.9;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

.intro__highlight::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 1px;
      border-radius: inherit;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

.intro__highlight > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.intro__highlight-value {
      display: block; font-size: var(--fs-4xl); font-weight: 800;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF6BF 0%, #F6D307 55%, #2E6B8A 100%);
      background-size: 200% 100%;
      -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
      animation: shimmerGrad 3s ease-in-out infinite;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    }

@keyframes shimmerGrad {
      0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
      50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    }

.intro__highlight-label {
      font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-secondary);
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; font-weight: 500;
    }

.intro__highlight-desc {
      margin-top: var(--space-lg); font-size: var(--fs-sm);
      color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7;
    }

/* Intro gallery */
.intro__gallery {
      margin-top: var(--space-xl);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

.intro__gallery-item {
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

.intro__gallery-item img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 280px;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }

/* ============================================
       COMPETENCE GRID with 3D tilt + spotlight
       ============================================ */
.competence-section {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #121314 0%, #161718 100%);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      --spot-x: -600px; --spot-y: -600px;
    }

.competence-section::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(800px circle at var(--spot-x) var(--spot-y), rgba(246,211,7,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
      pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
    }

.competence-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.competence__grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-xl);
    }

.competence__card {
      background: var(--primary); border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.03,0.98,0.52,0.99), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      transform-style: preserve-3d; perspective: 800px;
      will-change: transform;
    }

.competence__card::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-light), var(--accent));
      transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform var(--transition);
    }

.competence__card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.competence__card:hover { border-color: rgba(246,211,7,0.15); }

/* Glow border effect on hover */
.competence__card::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit;
      background: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--card-x, 50%) var(--card-y, 50%),
        rgba(246,211,7,0.12) 0%, transparent 50%);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; pointer-events: none;
    }

.competence__card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.competence__icon {
      width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--radius);
      background: rgba(246,211,7,0.12);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }

.competence__icon i { font-size: 24px; color: var(--accent); }

.competence__card h3 {
      font-size: var(--fs-lg); font-weight: 600; color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }

.competence__card p {
      font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-secondary);
      line-height: 1.7; position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }

/* ============================================
       TIMELINE with scroll-driven fill
       ============================================ */
.timeline-section { position: relative; }

.timeline {
      position: relative; padding-left: 40px;
      max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;
    }

.timeline__track {
      position: absolute; left: 15px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }

.timeline__fill {
      position: absolute; left: 15px; top: 0; width: 2px; height: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--primary-light));
      transition: height 0.1s linear;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(246,211,7,0.3);
    }

.timeline__item { position: relative; padding-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }

.timeline__item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }

.timeline__dot {
      position: absolute; left: -33px; top: 4px;
      width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border: 3px solid var(--primary-dark);
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
    }

.timeline__item.is-active .timeline__dot {
      background: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(246,211,7,0.5);
      transform: scale(1.3);
    }

.timeline__step {
      font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
      transition: color 0.5s ease;
    }

.timeline__item.is-active .timeline__step { color: var(--accent); }

.timeline__title {
      font-size: var(--fs-lg); font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); transition: color 0.5s ease;
    }

.timeline__item.is-active .timeline__title { color: var(--white); }

.timeline__desc {
      font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      line-height: 1.7; transition: color 0.5s ease;
    }

.timeline__item.is-active .timeline__desc { color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* ============================================
       CTO with aurora blob
       ============================================ */
.cto {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 60%, #0D1B2A 100%);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }

.aurora {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden;
    }

.aurora__blob {
      position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(100px); opacity: 0.15;
      animation: auroraFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

.aurora__blob--1 {
      width: 500px; height: 500px; top: -20%; left: -10%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, #F6D307, transparent);
      animation-delay: 0s;
    }

.aurora__blob--2 {
      width: 400px; height: 400px; bottom: -15%; right: -5%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, #2E6B8A, transparent);
      animation-delay: -4s; animation-duration: 16s;
    }

.aurora__blob--3 {
      width: 300px; height: 300px; top: 40%; left: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, #E5C306, transparent);
      animation-delay: -8s; animation-duration: 14s;
    }

@keyframes auroraFloat {
      0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
      25% { transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.1); }
      50% { transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.95); }
      75% { transform: translate(30px, 40px) scale(1.05); }
    }

.cto .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.cto__grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
      gap: var(--space-3xl); align-items: center;
    }

.cto__avatar {
      width: 180px; height: 180px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46,107,138,0.3), rgba(246,211,7,0.2));
      border: 2px solid rgba(246,211,7,0.25);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      position: relative;
    }

.cto__avatar::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -12px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1.5px solid transparent;
      background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(246,211,7,0.4), rgba(46,107,138,0.1), rgba(246,211,7,0.4)) border-box;
      -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) padding-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
      mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) padding-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
      -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
      animation: ctoSpin 8s linear infinite;
    }

.cto__avatar::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -36px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1.5px dashed rgba(246,211,7,0.20);
      animation: ctoSpin 20s linear infinite reverse;
    }

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

.cto__avatar i { font-size: 64px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

.cto__info h3 {
      font-size: var(--fs-2xl); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    }

.cto__role {
      font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent);
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    }

.cto__bio {
      font-size: var(--fs-base); color: var(--text-secondary);
      line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    }

.cto__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-sm); }

.cto__tag {
      padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 100px;
      background: rgba(246,211,7,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(246,211,7,0.2);
      font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent);
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

.cto__tag:hover {
      background: rgba(246,211,7,0.15); border-color: rgba(246,211,7,0.4);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

/* ============================================
       QUALITY
       ============================================ */
.quality-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #121314 0%, #161718 100%); }

.quality__grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl);
    }

.quality__card {
      background: var(--primary); border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-2xl);
      display: flex; gap: var(--space-lg); align-items: flex-start;
      transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
    }

.quality__card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(246,211,7,0.2);
    }

.quality__icon {
      width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46,107,138,0.2), rgba(246,211,7,0.15));
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
    }

.quality__icon i { font-size: 24px; color: var(--white); }

.quality__card h3 {
      font-size: var(--fs-lg); font-weight: 600; color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    }

.quality__card p {
      font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7;
    }

.quality__certs {
      grid-column: 1 / -1; display: flex; justify-content: center;
      gap: var(--space-2xl); padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    }

.quality__cert {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm);
      padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-2xl);
      background: rgba(246,211,7,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(246,211,7,0.12);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      transition: all var(--transition); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }

.quality__cert::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(246,211,7,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    }

.quality__cert:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.quality__cert:hover {
      border-color: rgba(246,211,7,0.3); transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(246,211,7,0.1);
    }

.quality__cert-badge {
      font-size: var(--fs-xl); font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent);
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }

.quality__cert-name {
      font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-secondary);
      font-weight: 500; text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }

/* ============================================
       DIRECTION / CTA
       ============================================ */
.direction {
      position: relative; text-align: center; overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0A0A0B 0%, #10263E 50%, #12314D 100%);
    }

.direction::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(46,107,138,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(46,107,138,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 48px 48px;
      mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
      -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

.direction__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 650px; margin: 0 auto; }

.direction__content p {
      font-size: var(--fs-lg); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
      line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    }

.btn-group { display: flex; gap: var(--space-md); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Magnetic button base */
.btn-magnetic { transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.03,0.98,0.52,0.99); }

.btn--primary:hover {
      background: var(--accent-hover); border-color: var(--accent-hover);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(246,211,7,0.35);
    }

.btn--secondary:hover {
      border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }

/* ============================================
       FOOTER
       ============================================ */
/* ============================================
       RESPONSIVE
       ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
.hero--about__grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      min-height: auto;
    }

.hero--about__headline {
      max-width: 13ch;
    }

.hero--about__panel {
      max-width: 720px;
    }

.hero--about__stats {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }

.intro__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-2xl); }

.cto__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; justify-items: center; text-align: center; }

.cto__tags { justify-content: center; }

}

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

.intro__gallery-item img {
      height: 220px;
    }

.hero--about__headline {
      max-width: 100%;
      font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 11vw, 4.4rem);
    }

.hero--about__lead {
      margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    }

.hero--about__panel {
      padding: 1.2rem;
    }

.hero--about__stats {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

.hero-about-stat {
      min-height: auto;
    }

.hero-about-stat span {
      max-width: 100%;
    }

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

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

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

.section-header { margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }

.section-header__label { padding: 0 var(--space-sm); letter-spacing: 0.11em; }

.section-header__label::before, .section-header__label::after { width: 16px; }

.cto__avatar { width: 120px; height: 120px; }

.cto__avatar i { font-size: 48px; }

.intro__copy,
.intro__highlight { padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); }

}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero--about__headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .hero--about__lead {
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .hero--about__panel {
    padding: 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .hero-about-stat {
    padding: 0.75rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-about-stat strong {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.9rem + 0.4vw, 1.25rem);
  }

  .hero-about-stat span {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .competence__card {
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  }

  .quality__card {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

  .quality__icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }

  .cto__avatar {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
  }

  .cto__avatar i {
    font-size: 44px;
  }

  .section-header__title {
    font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  }

  .section-header__subtitle {
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
  }

  .intro__gallery-item img {
    height: 180px;
  }

  .intro__copy,
  .intro__highlight {
    padding: 1.1rem;
  }

  .direction__content p {
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
.hero--about__panel {
      padding: 1rem;
    }

.hero--about__panel-copy {
      max-width: 100%;
    }

.hero--about__actions .btn {
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: center;
    }

.timeline { padding-left: 30px; }

.timeline__dot { left: -23px; }

.cto__avatar { width: 100px; height: 100px; }

.cto__avatar i { font-size: 40px; }

.intro__copy,
.intro__highlight { padding: 1rem; }

.section-header__label::before, .section-header__label::after { display: none; }

}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .hero--about__headline {
    font-size: 2rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero--about__lead {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .hero--about__panel {
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .hero-about-stat {
    padding: 0.6rem;
  }

  .hero-about-stat strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-about-stat span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .competence__card {
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  }

  .competence__icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }

  .quality__card {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .cto__avatar {
    width: 88px;
    height: 88px;
  }

  .cto__avatar i {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .cto__bio {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  }

  .cto__tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  }

  .section-header__title {
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  }

  .intro__copy,
  .intro__highlight {
    padding: 0.875rem;
  }

  .intro__text {
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .direction__content p {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  }

  .timeline { padding-left: 24px; }

  .timeline__dot { left: -17px; width: 12px; height: 12px; }

  .timeline__title { font-size: var(--fs-base); }

  .timeline__desc { font-size: var(--fs-xs); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
.reveal, .reveal--left, .reveal--right, .reveal--scale { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.hero--about__eyebrow,
.hero--about__headline,
.hero--about__lead,
.hero--about__actions,
.hero--about__panel {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: none;
      animation: none;
    }

.aurora__blob { animation: none; }

.word-reveal .wr-word { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

}