/* =============================================
   AIIMSTORMS IT Solutions – Stylesheet
   ============================================= */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500&display=swap');

:root {
    --ink: #000000;
    --main-color:#d9bc33;
    --paper: #ffffff;
    --accent: #00ff00;
    --font-sans: 'Inter', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, monospace;
}
/* Dropdown Container */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 120%;
  left: 0;
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  min-width: 200px;

  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* Dropdown Item */
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding-left: 22px;
}

/* Show Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Optional: arrow */
.dropdown-toggle::after {
  content: " ▾";
  font-size: 12px;
}
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    background: var(--paper);
    color: var(--ink);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    animation: pageFadeIn 0.4s ease both;
}

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

button {
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: inherit;
    border: none;
    background: none;
}

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

input,
textarea,
select {
    font-family: inherit;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ---------- Utilities ---------- */
.mono-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
        color:var(--main-color);
}

.grid-pattern {
    background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, .05) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, .05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
}

.tech-border {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
    transition: border-color .3s;
}

.tech-border:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

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

main {
    padding-top: 5rem;
}

/* ---------- Keyframes ---------- */
@keyframes scan-line {
    from {
        transform: translateX(-300px)
    }

    to {
        transform: translateX(110vw)
    }
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: .2;
        transform: scale(1)
    }

    50% {
        opacity: .6;
        transform: scale(1.05)
    }
}

@keyframes ping {
    to {
        transform: scale(1.5);
        opacity: 0
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-50px)
    }

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

@keyframes heroImgIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(.9) rotate(-5deg)
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg)
    }
}

@keyframes floatUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px)
    }

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

@keyframes floatDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px)
    }

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

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

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

/* Scroll reveal */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}

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

.reveal-delay-1 {
    transition-delay: .1s
}

.reveal-delay-2 {
    transition-delay: .2s
}

.reveal-delay-3 {
    transition-delay: .3s
}

.reveal-delay-4 {
    transition-delay: .4s
}

.reveal-delay-5 {
    transition-delay: .5s
}

/* ---------- Navigation ---------- */
nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
}

.nav-inner {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    height: 5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.05em;
}

.nav-brand-logo {
    height: 2.5rem;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: .875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
    transition: color .2s;
}

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

.nav-cta {
    padding: .5rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
    font-size: .875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    transition: opacity .2s;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    opacity: .85;
}

.nav-mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    padding: .5rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 5rem;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--paper);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    animation: pageFadeIn .2s ease forwards;
}

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

.mobile-nav a {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
    transition: color .2s;
    display: block;
}

.mobile-nav a.active,
.mobile-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--ink);
}

/* ---------- Hero Section ---------- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: .15;
}

.scan-line {
    position: absolute;
    height: 1px;
    width: 500px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--ink), transparent);
    animation: scan-line linear infinite;
}

.hero-grid {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-text {
    animation: fadeInLeft 1s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-status {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color:var(--main-color);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.05em;
    line-height: .9;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-title .accent {
    color: #dc2626;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
    max-width: 28rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.btn-primary {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    transition: transform .2s;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.btn-outline {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    transition: background .2s;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
}

.hero-image-wrap {
    display: none;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-image-box {
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
    animation: heroImgIn 1.2s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) .2s both;
}

.hero-image-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    transition: transform 1s ease;
}

.hero-image-box:hover img {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-pulse-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ring-outer {
    width: 16rem;
    height: 16rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse-ring 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ring-inner {
    width: 12rem;
    height: 12rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ping 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stat-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--paper);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
}

.stat-card.bottom-left {
    bottom: -1.5rem;
    left: -1.5rem;
    animation: floatUp .5s ease .8s both;
}

.stat-card.top-right {
    top: -1.5rem;
    right: -1.5rem;
    animation: floatDown .5s ease 1s both;
}

.stat-num {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---------- Services Preview (Home) ---------- */
.services-preview {
    padding: 8rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
}

.section-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.03em;
}

.section-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    font-size: .875rem;
    transition: color .2s;
}

.section-link:hover {
    color: var(--paper);
}

.section-link svg {
    transition: transform .2s;
}

.section-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.services-grid-preview {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
}

.service-card-preview {
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--ink);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .3s;
}

.service-card-preview:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 1);
    color:#fff;
}

.service-icon-wrap {
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 188, 51, .2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    transition: border-color .3s;
        color:var(--main-color);
}

.service-card-preview:hover .service-icon-wrap {
    border-color: rgba(217, 188, 51, .6);
        color:#fff;
}

.service-card-preview h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card-preview p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* ---------- Testimonials / Carousel ---------- */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 8rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
}

.carousel-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-inner {
    max-width: 56rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.quote-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2.5rem;
    left: -2.5rem;
    width: 5rem;
    height: 5rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
}

.testimonial-slide {
    text-align: center;
    display: none;
}

.testimonial-slide.active {
    display: block;
    animation: pageFadeIn .5s ease forwards;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonial-roleco {
    margin-top: .5rem;
}

.carousel-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.carousel-btn {
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    transition: background .3s, color .3s;
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
}

.carousel-blob {
    position: absolute;
    width: 16rem;
    height: 16rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .02);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(3rem);
    top: 50%;
}

.carousel-blob.left {
    left: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.carousel-blob.right {
    right: 0;
    transform: translate(50%, -50%);
}

/* ---------- Featured Work (Home) ---------- */
.featured-work {
    padding: 8rem 1.5rem;
}

.projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.project-card {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.project-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/8;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--ink);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.project-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    /*filter: grayscale(100%);*/
    opacity: .8;
    transition: filter .7s, transform .7s;
}

.project-card:hover .project-img-wrap img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.project-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    color: var(--paper);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .3s;
}

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

.project-category {
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.project-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- CTA (Home) ---------- */
.cta-section {
    padding: 8rem 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
}

.cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.05em;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.cta-title span {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
}

.btn-cta {
    padding: 1.5rem 3rem;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
    transition: transform .2s;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ---------- Inner Pages ---------- */
.page-section {
    padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
}

.page-header {
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    animation: pageFadeIn .8s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) forwards;
}

.page-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.05em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.page-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
    max-width: 42rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Services Page ---------- */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    transition: background .5s, color .5s, border-color .5s;
}

.service-card:hover {
    background:#bf3a3a;
    color: var(--paper);
    border-color: var(--ink);
}

.service-card-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-icon {
    width: 4rem;
    height: 4rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .3s;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
}

.service-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    opacity: .1;
    transition: opacity .3s;
}

.service-card:hover .service-num {
    opacity: .2;
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    opacity: .6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.service-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .75rem;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    font-size: .875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.check-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tech-section {
    margin-top: 7rem;
    padding-top: 5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
}

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

.tech-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    cursor: default;
}

.tech-logo {
    width: 4rem;
    height: 4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: .4;
    transition: filter .5s, opacity .5s;
}

.tech-item:hover .tech-logo {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

.tech-logo img {
    width: 2.5rem;
    height: 2.5rem;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.tech-name {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 9px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .15em;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .3s;
}

.tech-item:hover .tech-name {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ---------- Portfolio Page ---------- */
.portfolio-items {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8rem;
}

.portfolio-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.portfolio-img {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--ink);
}

.portfolio-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: .8;
    transition: filter .7s, transform .7s;
}

.portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-img img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.portfolio-meta h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.portfolio-meta p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.portfolio-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.portfolio-stat-label {
    font-size: .875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: .25rem;
}

.portfolio-stat-val {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
}

.btn-case {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--ink);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}

.btn-case:hover {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
}

/* ---------- About Page ---------- */
.about-headline {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.05em;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.about-lead {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-body {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 8rem;
}

.value-card {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
}

.value-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.value-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-testimonials {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 8rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
}

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

.team-photo {
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--ink);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.team-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    transition: filter .7s, transform .7s;
}

.team-card:hover .team-photo img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: scale(1);
}

.team-name {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.team-role {
    margin-top: .25rem;
}

/* ---------- Contact Page ---------- */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
}

.contact-form-wrap {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
    padding: .75rem 0;
    color: var(--paper);
    outline: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: border-color .2s;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
}

.form-group select option {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-bottom-color: var(--paper);
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: none;
}

.btn-send {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--paper);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    transition: transform .2s;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.btn-send:hover:not(:disabled) {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.btn-send:disabled {
    opacity: .5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.success-state {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.success-state.show {
    display: flex;
}

.success-icon-wrap {
    width: 5rem;
    height: 5rem;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 0, .2);
    color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.success-state h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.success-state p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
}

.success-state button {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: .875rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
}

.success-state button:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

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

.info-section-label {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.info-icon {
    padding: .75rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    border-radius: .75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: .25rem;
}

.info-detail {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.info-link:hover {
    color: var(--ink);
}

.join-card {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
}

.join-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.join-card p {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-openings {
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    transition: gap .2s;
}

.btn-openings:hover {
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
    padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
}

.footer-inner {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.05em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    max-width: 20rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-link {
    padding: .5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}

.social-link:hover {
    background: var(--paper);
    color: var(--ink);
}

.footer-col-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-nav ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-nav a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    transition: color .2s;
    font-size: .875rem;
    display: block;
}

.footer-nav a:hover,
.footer-nav a.active {
    color: var(--paper);
}

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

.footer-contact li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    font-size: .875rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 5rem auto 0;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-copy {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    font-size: .875rem;
}

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

.footer-legal a {
    font-size: .875rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    transition: color .2s;
}

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

svg {
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (min-width:768px) {
    .section-header {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-end;
    }

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

@media (min-width:1024px) {
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .hero-image-wrap {
        display: block;
    }

    .projects-grid-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
        
        .projects-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    /*.projects-grid .project-card:nth-child(3) {*/
    /*    grid-column: 1 / -1;*/
    /*}*/

    .portfolio-item {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .portfolio-item:nth-child(even) .portfolio-img {
        order: 2;
    }

    .portfolio-item:nth-child(even) .portfolio-meta {
        order: 1;
    }

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

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

    .nav-mobile-toggle {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width:1023px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-mobile-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

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

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .tech-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}




.services-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.mono-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* 360 Golden Style */
.services-360 {
  position: relative;
}

.services-360 span {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #d4af37, #ffd700, #fff5cc, #d4af37);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;

  /* animation */
  animation: goldShine 4s linear infinite, rotate360 12s linear infinite;
}

/* Shine animation */
@keyframes goldShine {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

/* Rotation animation */
@keyframes rotate360 {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* Glow effect */
.services-360 span::after {
  content: "360°";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: #ffd700;
  filter: blur(12px);
  opacity: 0.4;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-header-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .services-360 span {
    font-size: 55px;
  }
}






.aimstorms-clients-section {
  padding: 80px 0; 
  background: #e9e9e9; /* light grey like image */
}

/* GRID */
.aimstorms-clients-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 50px 60px; /* row gap | column gap */
  justify-items: center;
}

/* BOX */
.aimstorms-client-box {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  background: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  /* clean look */
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* IMAGE */
.aimstorms-client-box img {
  max-width: 80%;
  max-height: 80%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* 🔥 SUBTLE HOVER (like premium brands) */
.aimstorms-client-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.aimstorms-client-box:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .aimstorms-clients-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .aimstorms-clients-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .aimstorms-clients-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .aimstorms-client-box {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }
}




.aimstorms-clients-slider-section {
  /*padding: 80px 0;*/
    background: #e9e9e9;
}

.aimstorms-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.aimstorms-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.aimstorms-slide-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 60px;
  animation: aimstorms-scroll 20s linear infinite;
}

.aimstorms-slide {
  min-width: 150px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.aimstorms-slide img {
  max-height: 140px;
  /*filter: grayscale(100%);*/
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.aimstorms-slide img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}

/* Auto Scroll */
@keyframes aimstorms-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Buttons */
.aimstorms-prev,
.aimstorms-next {
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-size: 30px;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
}

.aimstorms-prev { left: -10px; }
.aimstorms-next { right: -10px; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aimstorms-slide-track {
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .aimstorms-prev,
  .aimstorms-next {
    display: none;
  }
}




.aimstorms-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Banner Image */
.aimstorms-cta-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Dark Overlay */
.aimstorms-cta-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Title */
.aimstorms-cta-title {
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.typing-text {
  color: #ffd700;
  border-right: 2px solid #ffd700;
  padding-right: 5px;
}

/* Button */
.aimstorms-btn-cta {
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 35px;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #d4af37, #ffd700);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.aimstorms-btn-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aimstorms-cta-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}


.director-msg-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.director-msg-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.director-msg-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.director-msg-content {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.director-msg-content p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.director-signature {
  margin-top: auto;
  text-align: right;
  padding-top: 25px;
}

.director-signature h4 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.director-signature span {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .director-msg-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 30px;
  }

  .director-msg-image img {
    max-height: 420px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .director-msg-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .director-msg-wrap {
    gap: 25px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .director-msg-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  .director-signature {
    text-align: left;
    padding-top: 15px;
  }

  .director-signature h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}



.director-msg-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b0f1a 0%, #111827 100%);
}

.director-msg-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.director-msg-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.20), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.director-msg-image {
  position: relative;
}

.director-msg-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.director-msg-content {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.director-label {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #d4af37;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.director-title {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.director-msg-content p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.95;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.director-signature {
  margin-top: auto;
  text-align: right;
  padding-top: 25px;
}

.director-signature h4 {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #f5d77a;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.director-signature span {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .director-msg-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 30px;
  }

  .director-msg-image img {
    max-height: 420px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .director-msg-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .director-msg-wrap {
    gap: 25px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .director-msg-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.85;
  }

  .director-signature {
    text-align: left;
    padding-top: 15px;
  }

  .director-signature h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}