/*
Theme Name: Alex.AI
Theme URI: https://alex.ai
Author: Alex
Author URI: https://alex.ai
Description: AI-Enabled Digital Marketer portfolio theme — dark design, cyan accents, Elementor compatible.
Version: 1.1.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPL v2 or later
Text Domain: alex-ai
Tags: dark, portfolio, elementor, one-page, custom-colors
*/

/* =============================================
   VARIABLES
   ============================================= */
:root {
  --bg-primary:     #080a10;
  --bg-secondary:   #0b0e17;
  --bg-card:        #0f1220;
  --border:         rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --border-cyan:    rgba(0,212,255,0.18);
  --text-primary:   #f0f4ff;
  --text-secondary: #7a8799;
  --text-muted:     #414d5e;
  --cyan:           #00d4ff;
  --purple:         #a855f7;
  --green:          #22c55e;
  --font:           'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --radius:         12px;
  --radius-sm:      8px;
  --max-width:      1200px;
  --glow-cyan:      rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.22);
  --glow-purple:    rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.14);
}

/* =============================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.25) transparent;
}

html::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
html::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
html::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.25); border-radius: 3px; }

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }

/* Selection highlight */
::selection { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.2); color: #fff; }

/* =============================================
   LAYOUT
   ============================================= */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
}

.section { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 60px 0; }

/* =============================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================= */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }

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

.text-cyan    { color: var(--cyan); text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.35); }
.text-purple  { color: var(--purple); text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(168,85,247,0.35); }
.text-muted   { color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* =============================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================= */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(8, 10, 16, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8, 10, 16, 0.92);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 1px 0 rgba(0,212,255,0.06);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--purple));
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.logo-dot { color: var(--cyan); }

.primary-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.primary-nav a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.25s;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
}

.primary-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  transition: width 0.25s;
}

.primary-nav a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
.primary-nav a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.primary-nav a.current { color: var(--text-primary); }
.primary-nav a.current::after { width: 100%; }

/* Exclude the CTA from underline effect */
.primary-nav a.nav-cta::after { display: none; }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #080a10 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(0,212,255,0);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(0,212,255,0.55), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,212,255,0.2) !important;
}

/* =============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #0a0c12;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(0,212,255,0);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  opacity: 0.92;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(0,212,255,0.45), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* =============================================
   BADGES & TAGS
   ============================================= */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.badge .dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.badge-green .dot { background: var(--green); }
.badge-green { border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.3); color: var(--green); background: rgba(34,197,94,0.08); }

.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.tag-cyan { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.15); color: var(--cyan); }
.tag-purple { background: rgba(168,85,247,0.08); border-color: rgba(168,85,247,0.15); color: var(--purple); }

.section-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

/* =============================================
   CARDS
   ============================================= */
.card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(0,212,255,0.08), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.card-stat { text-align: center; }

.stat-value {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cyan);
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.4);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* =============================================
   HERO
   ============================================= */
.page-hero-wrap {
  padding-top: 160px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Primary cyan nebula — follows cursor via JS */
.page-hero-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1100px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at var(--cursor-x, 50%) var(--cursor-y, 40%),
    rgba(0,212,255,0.18) 0%,
    rgba(168,85,247,0.09) 35%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: background 0.15s ease-out;
}

/* Secondary purple — top right accent */
.page-hero-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -5%;
  right: -8%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(168,85,247,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero-badge { margin-bottom: 32px; }

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6.5vw, 5.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* =============================================
   STATS BAR / TICKER MARQUEE
   ============================================= */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 18px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Fade edges */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Full-width flex row so both clones sit side by side */
.stats-bar .container {
  max-width: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-bar-inner {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Both original + clone animate together — JS adds .ticker-running to .stats-bar */
.ticker-running .stats-bar-inner {
  animation: ticker-scroll 32s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause on hover */
.stats-bar:hover .stats-bar-inner {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

.ticker-item {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Separator dot between ticker items */
.ticker-item::after {
  content: '·';
  margin-left: 48px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

/* =============================================
   METRICS GRID
   ============================================= */
.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.metric-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.metric-value {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cyan);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(0,212,255,0.45);
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =============================================
   SERVICE CARDS
   ============================================= */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Spotlight shimmer */
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(500px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(0,212,255,0.09), transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0,212,255,0.1), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.service-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 14px; }

.service-category {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.service-list {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-list li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.service-list li::before { content: '→ '; }

.tag-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }

/* =============================================
   WORK / CASE STUDY CARDS
   ============================================= */
.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.work-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.work-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(500px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(0,212,255,0.1), transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.work-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.work-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 48px rgba(0,212,255,0.12), 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.work-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.work-metric {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cyan);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.4);
}

.work-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.work-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* =============================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================= */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(0,212,255,0.07), transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(0,212,255,0.08), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.stars { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #d1d5db;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--purple));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-primary); }
.author-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* =============================================
   CTA BLOCK
   ============================================= */
.cta-block {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 80px 60px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.cta-block::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,212,255,0.08) 0%, rgba(168,85,247,0.04) 50%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.cta-block h2 { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-block p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 36px; }

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================= */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 300px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
.footer-socials a { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-socials a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-nav a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-nav a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

.footer-status-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px;
}

.status-dot-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.status-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--green);
}

.status-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-primary); }
.status-sub { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.5; }
.status-link { font-size: 13px; color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 500; }

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-bottom p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* =============================================
   CASE STUDY PAGE
   ============================================= */
.cs-hero {
  padding-top: 120px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Nebula glow behind the case study hero */
.cs-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1000px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 30%, rgba(0,212,255,0.14) 0%, rgba(168,85,247,0.07) 40%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Body sections */
.cs-body-section  { padding-bottom: 60px; }
.cs-tools-section { padding-bottom: 40px; }
.cs-results-section { padding-bottom: 40px; }
.cs-quote-section { padding-bottom: 40px; }
.cs-cta-section   { padding-bottom: 80px; }

/* Constrain body content to 720px for readability */
.cs-body-inner { max-width: 720px; }

.back-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.back-link:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

.cs-tags { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 24px; }

.cs-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cs-subtitle {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.cs-results-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.cs-results-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cs-results-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }

.cs-result-item {
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.cs-result-item:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.cs-result-item:last-child  { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }

.cs-result-value {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cyan);
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(0,212,255,0.5);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cs-result-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.cs-section { padding-bottom: 60px; max-width: 680px; }

.cs-section-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cs-section-title::before {
  content: '';
  width: 3px; height: 22px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: block;
}

.cs-section-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.cs-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }

.cs-step {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.cs-step:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cs-step-num {
  min-width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cs-step-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  padding-top: 5px;
}

.final-results-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.final-results-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,212,255,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.final-results-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.final-results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.final-result-item {
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.final-result-item + .final-result-item {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Testimonial block */
.testimonial-block {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 44px;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.quote-mark {
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0.35;
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}

.quote-text {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.quote-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.quote-bar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--purple));
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quote-name { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); }
.quote-role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* =============================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================= */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin: 32px 0; }

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 18px;
}

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-label { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.contact-info-value { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); }

.contact-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.contact-links a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.contact-links a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
}

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus { border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.4); }

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }

.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

.form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #080a10;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 16px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font);
  margin-top: 8px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(0,212,255,0);
}

.form-submit:hover {
  opacity: 0.95;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(0,212,255,0.55), 0 6px 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
}

.form-success {
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px;
  color: var(--green);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* =============================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================= */
.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-brain-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,212,255,0.06), rgba(168,85,247,0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 240px;
}

.about-stats-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.about-stat-val { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--cyan); line-height: 1; }
.about-stat-lbl { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 4px; }

.philosophy-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }

.journey-timeline { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }

.timeline-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.timeline-period { min-width: 100px; }

.timeline-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.timeline-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

.tech-stack-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.tech-col {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px;
}

.tech-col-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tech-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.tech-list span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* =============================================
   AI PROJECTS PAGE
   ============================================= */
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.project-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.project-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(500px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(0,212,255,0.09), transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.project-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.project-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0,212,255,0.11), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.project-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.project-icon { font-size: 28px; }

.project-title { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 10px; }

.project-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 18px; }

.project-impact-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.project-impact-value {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0,212,255,0.35);
}

.project-divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin: 16px 0;
}

/* =============================================
   PAGE TEMPLATES
   ============================================= */
.page-hero {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.page-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.page-hero p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 18px; max-width: 520px; }

.entry-content {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 760px;
}

/* =============================================
   404
   ============================================= */
.error-404 {
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 120px 60px;
}

.error-404 .error-code { font-size: 8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--cyan); line-height: 1; }
.error-404 h1 { font-size: 2rem; margin: 16px 0 12px; }
.error-404 p { color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 32px; }

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container { padding: 0 40px; }
  .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .tech-stack-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .nav-inner { padding: 0 20px; }
  .primary-nav { display: none; }
  .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .cs-hero .container { flex-direction: column; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-block { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .final-results-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .tech-stack-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .philosophy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero-wrap::before,
  .page-hero-wrap::after { display: none; }
}

/* =============================================
   SCROLL REVEAL — class-based animation
   JS adds .reveal then .is-visible via IntersectionObserver
   This avoids invisible flash on slow connections.
   ============================================= */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition:
    opacity  0.6s ease var(--reveal-delay, 0ms),
    transform 0.6s ease var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
}

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

/* Hero inline elements reveal from left */
.hero-badge.reveal  { transform: translateY(12px); }
.hero-title.reveal  { transform: translateY(16px); }
.hero-sub.reveal    { transform: translateY(16px); }

/* =============================================
   SECTION AMBIENT GLOW UTILITY
   ============================================= */
.section-glow {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.section-glow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,212,255,0.1) 0%, rgba(168,85,247,0.05) 40%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* =============================================
   METRIC CARD — spotlight + hover glow
   ============================================= */
.metric-card {
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.metric-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(300px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(0,212,255,0.08), transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.metric-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.metric-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(0,212,255,0.12), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* =============================================
   TIMELINE & TECH COL HOVER
   ============================================= */
.timeline-item {
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.timeline-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.06);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.tech-col {
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.tech-col:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* =============================================
   PHILOSOPHY CARD — top accent + spotlight hover
   ============================================= */
.philosophy-grid .card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.philosophy-grid .card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(0,212,255,0.07), transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.philosophy-grid .card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.philosophy-grid .card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
}
.philosophy-grid .card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* =============================================
   CONTACT FORM — focus glow
   ============================================= */
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,212,255,0.1), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,212,255,0.1);
}

/* Contact form card spotlight */
.contact-form-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(500px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 0%), rgba(0,212,255,0.05), transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.contact-form-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* =============================================
   ABOUT BRAIN CARD GLOW
   ============================================= */
.about-brain-card {
  box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(0,212,255,0.1), 0 0 140px rgba(168,85,247,0.06);
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.about-brain-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 100px rgba(0,212,255,0.18), 0 0 160px rgba(168,85,247,0.1);
}

/* =============================================
   STATUS DOT PULSE
   ============================================= */
.status-dot {
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--green); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--green), 0 0 28px rgba(34,197,94,0.35); }
}

/* =============================================
   BADGE BADGE — animated dot in hero badge
   ============================================= */
.badge .dot {
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* =============================================
   CTA BLOCK — stronger glow
   ============================================= */
.cta-block::before {
  width: 800px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,212,255,0.12) 0%, rgba(168,85,247,0.06) 50%, transparent 70%);
}

/* =============================================
   GRADIENT TEXT UTILITY — shimmer on hover
   ============================================= */
.gradient-text {
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: gradient-shift 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gradient-shift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% center; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% center; }
  100% { background-position: 0% center; }
}

/* =============================================
   MOBILE NAV TOGGLE
   ============================================= */
.nav-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px;
}
.nav-mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-mobile-toggle { display: flex; }
  .primary-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(8,10,16,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 16px 0;
  }
  .primary-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .primary-nav a {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 15px;
    border-radius: 0;
  }
  .primary-nav a.nav-cta {
    margin: 8px 24px 4px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }
}

/* ==============================================
   ELEMENTOR TEMPLATE ENHANCEMENTS
   Targets the custom classes used inside the
   Elementor JSON templates (.alex-*) and adds
   the same glow, spotlight, and reveal effects
   that the PHP templates already have.
   ============================================== */

/* --- Shared: spotlight pseudo-element setup --- */
.alex-sc, .alex-sv, .alex-wc, .alex-wk,
.alex-pj, .alex-pc, .alex-ci, .alex-ti,
.alex-brain, .alex-st, .alex-form {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.28s, box-shadow 0.28s, transform 0.28s !important;
}

/* Mouse-follow radial spotlight */
.alex-sc::before, .alex-sv::before, .alex-wc::before, .alex-wk::before,
.alex-pj::before, .alex-pc::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    500px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%),
    rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.09),
    transparent 40%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: 0;
}

.alex-sc:hover::before, .alex-sv:hover::before,
.alex-wc:hover::before, .alex-wk:hover::before,
.alex-pj:hover::before, .alex-pc:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* --- Stat/metric cards (.alex-sc) --- */
.alex-sc:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.12), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}

/* --- Service/capability cards (.alex-sv) --- */
.alex-sv::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
}
.alex-sv:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.alex-sv:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

/* --- Work cards (.alex-wc, .alex-wk) --- */
.alex-wc:hover, .alex-wk:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 48px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.12), 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4) !important;
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
}

/* --- Project cards (.alex-pj) --- */
.alex-pj:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.11), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

/* --- Philosophy cards (.alex-pc) --- */
.alex-pc:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.28) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.09), 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.28) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}

/* --- Contact info items (.alex-ci) --- */
.alex-ci:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

/* --- Timeline items (.alex-ti) --- */
.alex-ti:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.22) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.07) !important;
  transform: translateX(5px) !important;
}

/* --- Strategy/step items (.alex-st) --- */
.alex-st:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

/* --- Brain card (.alex-brain) --- */
.alex-brain {
  box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(0,212,255,0.1), 0 0 140px rgba(168,85,247,0.06) !important;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s !important;
}
.alex-brain:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 100px rgba(0,212,255,0.18), 0 0 160px rgba(168,85,247,0.1) !important;
}

/* --- Contact form card (.alex-form) --- */
.alex-form::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    500px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 0%),
    rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05),
    transparent 50%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: 0;
}
.alex-form:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* --- Scroll reveal for all Elementor cards --- */
.alex-sc.reveal, .alex-sv.reveal, .alex-wc.reveal, .alex-wk.reveal,
.alex-pj.reveal, .alex-pc.reveal, .alex-ti.reveal, .alex-ci.reveal, .alex-tc.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition:
    opacity  0.6s ease var(--reveal-delay, 0ms),
    transform 0.6s ease var(--reveal-delay, 0ms),
    border-color 0.28s,
    box-shadow 0.28s;
}

.alex-sc.reveal.is-visible, .alex-sv.reveal.is-visible,
.alex-wc.reveal.is-visible, .alex-wk.reveal.is-visible,
.alex-pj.reveal.is-visible, .alex-pc.reveal.is-visible,
.alex-ti.reveal.is-visible, .alex-ci.reveal.is-visible, .alex-tc.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- Hero section glow for Elementor pages ---
   Targets the first Elementor section on each page
   to inject the background nebula glow.          */
.elementor-section:first-of-type,
.e-con:first-of-type {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.elementor-section:first-of-type::before,
.e-con:first-of-type::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1100px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at 50% 40%,
    rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.16) 0%,
    rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.08) 35%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* --- Elementor section ambient glow (non-hero) ---
   Applied to sections Elementor renders as backgrounds */
.elementor-section + .elementor-section,
.e-con + .e-con {
  position: relative;
}

/* --- Testimonial cards (.alex-tc) --- */
.alex-tc {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.28s, box-shadow 0.28s, transform 0.28s !important;
}
.alex-tc::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    400px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%),
    rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08),
    transparent 40%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: 0;
}
.alex-tc:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.alex-tc:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.28) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1), 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}
.alex-tc > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* --- Cyan primary buttons (.alex-btn-primary) ---
   Auto-applied by theme.js to all cyan buttons    */
.alex-btn-primary {
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s !important;
}
.alex-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(0,212,255,0.55), 0 6px 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.2) !important;
  opacity: 0.95 !important;
}

/* --- Outline secondary buttons (.alex-btn-secondary) --- */
.alex-btn-secondary {
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.2s !important;
}
.alex-btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* Make sure Elementor card content sits above the spotlight ::before */
.alex-sc > *, .alex-sv > *, .alex-wc > *, .alex-wk > *,
.alex-pj > *, .alex-pc > *, .alex-form > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Whole project card clickable */
.project-card { cursor: pointer; }
.project-view-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}