/* ============ Design tokens ============ */
:root {
  --navy-950: #0a1826;
  --navy-900: #0f2138;
  --navy-850: #132a45;
  --navy-800: #17324f;
  --navy-700: #1f3f61;
  --slate-400: #9aa7b7;
  --slate-300: #c3ccd6;
  --slate-200: #e2e7ec;
  --accent-500: #9aa7b7;
  --accent-400: #c3ccd6;
  --white: #f7f8fa;

  --font-heading: 'Cairo', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Tajawal', sans-serif;
  --font-accent: 'Cairo', sans-serif;

  --container-w: 1180px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

html[dir="ltr"] {
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-accent: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--slate-200);
  line-height: 1.8;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

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

.container {
  max-width: var(--container-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
/* English nav copy needs more horizontal room than the Arabic labels do */
.site-header .container { max-width: 1340px; }

/* ============ Reveal animation ============ */
/* Initial hidden state for [data-reveal] and .sector-pill is applied via
   JS (gsap.set) only once GSAP has actually loaded — so content stays
   visible by default if the animation library fails to load. */

/* ============ Buttons ============ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-400), var(--accent-500));
  color: var(--navy-950);
}
.btn-accent:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -10px rgba(154,167,183,.55); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--slate-200);
  border-color: rgba(226,231,236,.35);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--accent-500); color: var(--accent-400); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-lg { padding: 15px 34px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; padding: 14px; font-size: 1rem; }

/* ============ Progress bar ============ */
.progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; right: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-500), var(--accent-400));
  width: 0%;
  z-index: 1100;
  transition: width .1s linear;
}

/* ============ Skip link ============ */
.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  top: -100px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2100;
  background: var(--accent-400);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: top .2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 12px; }

/* ============ Header ============ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 18px 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: transparent;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: rgba(10, 24, 38, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.18);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; min-width: 0; flex-shrink: 1; }
.brand-emblem { max-width: 42px; flex-shrink: 0; filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.4)); }
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.3; min-width: 0; }
.brand-ar { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(.72rem, 3.1vw, 1.05rem); color: var(--white); white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.brand-en { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(.56rem, 2vw, .78rem); color: var(--accent-400); white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.header-actions { flex-shrink: 0; }
html[dir="ltr"] .brand-ar { font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(.68rem, 2.9vw, 1rem); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
html[dir="ltr"] .brand-en { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(.5rem, 1.7vw, .66rem); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.main-nav ul { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; }
.main-nav a {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color .25s;
}
html[dir="ltr"] .main-nav ul { gap: 22px; }
html[dir="ltr"] .main-nav a { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 500; }
.main-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; right: 0;
  width: 0%; height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-500);
  transition: width .3s ease;
}
.main-nav a:hover, .main-nav a.active { color: var(--white); }
.main-nav a:hover::after, .main-nav a.active::after { width: 100%; }

.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.lang-toggle {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--slate-200);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.lang-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--accent-500); color: var(--accent-400); }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  position: relative;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px;
  width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 12px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 18px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 24px; }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

.nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 950;
  background: rgba(6, 14, 24, .6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-backdrop.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* ============ Hero ============ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 140px 0 100px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(154,167,183,.12), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 55%, var(--navy-850) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(154,167,183,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(154,167,183,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 30%, black, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 620px; height: 620px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero-glow--a {
  top: -220px; inset-inline-end: -160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(154,167,183,.20), transparent 70%);
  animation: driftA 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-glow--b {
  bottom: -260px; inset-inline-start: -180px;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,169,105,0), rgba(154,167,183,.14), transparent 70%);
  animation: driftB 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes driftA {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-30px, 30px) scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes driftB {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(30px, -24px) scale(1.06); }
}
.cta-glow {
  top: 50%; inset-inline-start: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 780px; height: 780px;
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.6vw, 3.8rem);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.split-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 1.35;
  padding-bottom: .06em;
}
.split-line-inner {
  display: inline-block;
  will-change: transform;
}
.text-accent { color: var(--accent-500); }
.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 18px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 34px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 26px; height: 42px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(226,231,236,.4);
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.scroll-cue span {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 4px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent-500);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scrollCue 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollCue {
  0% { opacity: 1; top: 8px; }
  70% { opacity: 0; top: 20px; }
  100% { opacity: 0; top: 8px; }
}

/* ============ Stats strip ============ */
.stats-strip {
  background: var(--navy-850);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.15);
  padding: 46px 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-num, .stat-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--accent-500);
}
.stat-label {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--slate-300);
}

/* ============ Sections ============ */
.section { padding: 110px 0; }
.section-alt { background: var(--navy-850); }
.section-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-400);
  font-size: .95rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
html[dir="ltr"] .section-kicker { letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .82rem; }
.section h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.3rem); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.section-text { color: var(--slate-300); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 56px; text-align: center; }
.section-text-center { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ---- About ---- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-media {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(154,167,183,.08), transparent 70%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.about-logo { max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.check-list { margin-top: 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.check-list li { position: relative; padding-right: 30px; color: var(--slate-300); }
.check-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--navy-950);
  background: var(--accent-500);
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: .72rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
html[dir="ltr"] .check-list li { padding-right: 0; padding-left: 30px; }
html[dir="ltr"] .check-list li::before { right: auto; left: 0; }

/* ---- Practice cards ---- */
.cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}
.pcard {
  background: var(--navy-800);
  border: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pcard::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(154,167,183,0), rgba(154,167,183,0));
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.pcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(154,167,183,.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.pcard-num {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent-500);
  opacity: .6;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.pcard h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.pcard p { color: var(--slate-400); font-size: .92rem; }

/* ---- Why us ---- */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.why-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.why-card {
  background: var(--navy-850);
  border: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover { border-color: rgba(154,167,183,.4); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.why-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(154,167,183,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.22);
  color: var(--accent-500);
}
.why-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.why-card h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-card p { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--slate-400); }

/* ---- Sectors ---- */
.sectors-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }
.sector-pill {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.25);
  color: var(--slate-300);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--navy-800);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.sector-pill:hover {
  background: var(--accent-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  border-color: var(--accent-500);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ---- Team / founder ---- */
.founder-card {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--navy-800);
  border: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 44px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: center;
}
.founder-avatar {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 92px; height: 92px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-950);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 14px;
}
.founder-avatar img { max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.founder-info h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.founder-title { color: var(--accent-400); font-family: var(--font-accent); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* ---- CTA banner ---- */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-850), var(--navy-700));
  padding: 90px 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.15);
}
.cta-inner { position: relative; }
.cta-inner h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-inner p { color: var(--slate-300); margin-bottom: 30px; }

/* ---- Contact ---- */
.contact-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 320px));
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.contact-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--navy-800);
  border: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(154,167,183,.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.contact-card-ico {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  border: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-500);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.contact-card-ico svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.contact-card strong { color: var(--white); font-size: .95rem; }
.contact-card span { color: var(--slate-400); font-size: .95rem; }

/* ============ Footer ============ */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-950); padding-top: 70px; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226,231,236,.08);
}
.footer-emblem { max-width: 46px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); }
.footer-name-en { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .85rem; color: var(--accent-400); margin: 4px 0 6px; }
html[dir="ltr"] .footer-name-en { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--white); }
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-col a { color: var(--slate-400); font-size: .9rem; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--accent-400); }
.footer-contact li { color: var(--slate-400); font-size: .9rem; }
.footer-bottom { padding: 24px 0; }
.footer-bottom-inner { text-align: center; color: var(--slate-400); font-size: .85rem; }

/* ============ Back to top ============ */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px; left: 28px;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 900;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.back-to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ============ Responsive ============ */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .about-grid, .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 34px; }
}

/* Full nav (7 items + toggle + CTA) needs more room than the container
   gives it at mid-desktop widths in either language, so switch to the
   mobile menu at a roomier breakpoint to avoid a cramped in-between state. */
@media (max-width: 1300px) {
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; right: -100%;
    width: min(320px, 82%);
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--navy-950);
    padding: 100px 32px 32px;
    transition: right .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    box-shadow: -20px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  }
  .main-nav.open { right: 0; }
  .main-nav ul { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 22px; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .header-actions .btn { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .cards-grid, .why-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section { padding: 80px 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero { padding-top: 120px; }
  .header-inner { gap: 8px; }
  .brand { gap: 8px; }
  .brand-emblem { max-width: 32px; }
  .lang-toggle { padding: 6px 12px; font-size: .72rem; }
}

/* ============ Preloader ============ */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--navy-950);
}
.preloader-inner { text-align: center; }
.preloader-emblem {
  max-width: 74px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(.8);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.5));
}
.preloader-name {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.preloader-name span {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  transform: translateY(100%);
}
.preloader-bar {
  width: 200px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(226,231,236,.12);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.preloader-bar span {
  display: block;
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-400), var(--accent-500));
}

/* ============ Grain overlay ============ */
.grain-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .05;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ============ Marquee ============ */
.marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy-950);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(154,167,183,.15);
  padding: 18px 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  direction: ltr;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 34s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee-group span:not(.marquee-dot) {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  padding: 0 22px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-dot { color: var(--accent-500); font-size: .6rem; opacity: .7; }
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ============ Tilt cards & magnetic buttons ============ */
.cards-grid { perspective: 1400px; }
.pcard { transform-style: preserve-3d; }
[data-magnetic] { will-change: transform; }

/* ============ Reduced motion ============ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-glow, .marquee-track, .scroll-cue span { animation: none !important; }
  .preloader { display: none !important; }
  .split-line-inner { transform: none !important; }
}