/* ===== HERO =====
   Background is locked to the viewport (truly fixed) so the next
   sections slide UP over it. No JS parallax — kills lag/jitter and
   any cross-browser conflicts with hover/transition rules.

   Stacking: hero__bg (fixed, z:0) < hero__overlay (abs, z:1)
             < hero__inner (rel, z:2). Sections after hero have
             z-index:1 (set in base.css) and slide over the bg. */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100svh - var(--header-h));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.hero__bg {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image: var(--bg-image, url("../images/hirom.5636ae239f43.webp"));
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    background-image: var(--bg-image, url("../images/hiro.bd488e0ca504.webp"));
  }

  &--default {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-secondary) 0%, #2d3e55 50%, var(--clr-secondary-light) 100%);
  }
}

/* iOS Safari and most touch browsers have well-known glitches with
   `position: fixed` background layers (jitter, white flash on
   rubber-band scroll). On touch devices we fall back to absolute
   positioning anchored to the hero box (no parallax, no fixed). */
@media (max-width: 767px), (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  .hero {
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
  }
}

.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(26, 35, 50, .92) 0%,
    rgba(26, 35, 50, .75) 50%,
    rgba(26, 35, 50, .5) 100%
  );
}

.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-12);
  padding-block: var(--sp-16);

  @media (min-width: 1024px) {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    align-items: center;
    padding-block: var(--sp-24);
  }
}

.hero__content {
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.hero__badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-1);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  background-color: rgba(245,158,11,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: var(--sp-1) var(--sp-3);
  letter-spacing: .03em;
}

.hero__title {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-base), 2vw, var(--text-xl));
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.hero__form-wrap {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hero__form-fields {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);

  @media (min-width: 480px) {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.hero__form .form-control {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color: var(--clr-white);

  &::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
  &:focus { border-color: var(--clr-primary-light); background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
}

.hero__form-btn { width: 100%; }

.hero__form-note {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  margin-top: var(--sp-3);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-4);

  @media (min-width: 1024px) {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-6);
  }
}

.hero__stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--sp-4);
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);

  @media (min-width: 1024px) {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-4);
    text-align: left;
    padding: var(--sp-5);
  }
}

.hero__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  color: var(--clr-primary-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);

  @media (min-width: 1024px) { font-size: var(--text-4xl); margin-bottom: 0; }
}

.hero__stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);

  @media (min-width: 1024px) { font-size: var(--text-sm); }
}

.hero__scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  bottom: var(--sp-6);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

.hero__scroll-icon {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  border-radius: 12px;

  &::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 6px auto 0;
    animation: scrollDot 2s infinite;
  }
}

/* --- HERO mobile refinements (<768px) --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero__inner {
    padding-block: var(--sp-10) var(--sp-12);
    gap: var(--sp-8);
  }

  .hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 2.25rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  }

  .hero__subtitle {
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
  }

  .hero__form-wrap {
    padding: var(--sp-5);
  }

  .hero__stats {
    gap: var(--sp-3);
  }

  .hero__stat {
    padding: var(--sp-3);
  }

  .hero__stat-num {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }

  .hero__scroll-hint {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --- HERO ultra-narrow (<380px) --- */
@media (max-width: 379px) {
  .hero__stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
  }

  .hero__stat {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
    padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
  }

  .hero__stat-num {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}


/* ===== ADVANTAGES ===== */
.advantages {
  background-color: var(--sand-2);
  background-image: var(--sand-noise);
  background-size: 220px 220px, auto;
}

.advantages__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-8);

  @media (min-width: 640px) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  @media (min-width: 1024px) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.advantage-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  overflow: visible;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);

  &:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
}

.advantage-card__icon {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  background: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-5);
  color: var(--clr-secondary);

  svg { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
}

.advantage-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.advantage-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

/* ===== SERVICES ===== */
.services {
  background-color: var(--sand-1);
  background-image: var(--sand-noise);
  background-size: 220px 220px, auto;
}

.services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-5);

  @media (min-width: 640px) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  @media (min-width: 1024px) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-6) var(--sp-6);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-slow) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);

  &:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  }
}

.service-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--clr-white);

  svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
}

.service-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.service-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
}

.service-card__btn { align-self: flex-start; }

/* --- фоновий знімок картки послуг --- */
.service-card__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.service-card:has(.service-card__bg)::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(26,35,50,.88) 0%, rgba(26,35,50,.55) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.service-card:has(.service-card__bg) > *:not(.service-card__bg) {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card:has(.service-card__bg) {
  min-height: 280px;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.service-card:has(.service-card__bg) .service-card__title {
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.service-card:has(.service-card__bg) .service-card__desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
}

.service-card:has(.service-card__bg) .service-card__icon {
  display: none;
}

.service-card:has(.service-card__bg):hover {
  border-color: transparent;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__bg {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}


/* ===== PORTFOLIO ===== */
.portfolio {
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.portfolio__filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
  justify-content: center;
}

.portfolio__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-6);

  @media (min-width: 640px) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  @media (min-width: 1024px) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.portfolio-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);

  &:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }

}

.portfolio-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.portfolio-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);

  .portfolio-card:hover & { transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.portfolio-card__img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gray-200), var(--clr-gray-100));
}

.portfolio-card__cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--sp-3);
  left: var(--sp-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: var(--sp-1) var(--sp-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.portfolio-card__body {
  padding: var(--sp-5);
}

.portfolio-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.portfolio-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.portfolio-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}

.portfolio-card__meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-1);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

.portfolio__empty {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--sp-12);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}


/* ===== COOPERATION ===== */
.cooperation {
  background-color: var(--sand-1);
  background-image: var(--sand-noise);
  background-size: 220px 220px, auto;
}

.cooperation .section__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: none;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.cooperation__title {
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.cooperation__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;

  @media (min-width: 640px) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  @media (min-width: 1024px) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.cooperation-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-6) var(--sp-7);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-slow) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);

  &:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  }
}

.cooperation-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.cooperation-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
}

.cooperation-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-1);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-base);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: transparent;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;

  &:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
    text-decoration-color: currentColor;
  }

  &:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }
}

.modal--info {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.modal--info .modal__body p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);

  &:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}


/* ===== PARTNERS ===== */
.partners {
  background-color: var(--clr-gray-50, #f8f9fa);
}

.partners__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);

  @media (min-width: 640px) {
    &.partners__grid--cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    &.partners__grid--cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    &.partners__grid--cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    &.partners__grid--cols-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
    &.partners__grid--cols-6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); }
  }
}

.partner-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  padding: var(--sp-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);

  &:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
}

.partner-card__img-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 5/3;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);

  .partner-card:hover & { opacity: 0.85; }
}

.partner-card__caption {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
}


/* ===== STAGES ===== */
.stages {
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.stages__list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: var(--sp-4);
  }
}

.stage-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-left: var(--sp-16);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-8);

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.stage-item__number {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-light));
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto var(--sp-4);
  }
}

.stage-item__connector {
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px;
  top: 48px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-border));

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    display: none;
  }
}

.stage-item__body {
  padding-top: var(--sp-2);

  @media (min-width: 768px) { padding-top: 0; }
}

.stage-item__icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  display: none;

  @media (min-width: 768px) { display: block; }
}

.stage-item__title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.stage-item__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}


/* ===== ABOUT ===== */
.about {
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.about__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-12);
  align-items: center;

  @media (min-width: 1024px) {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-16);
  }
}

.about__text {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-top: var(--sp-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);

  p + p { margin-top: var(--sp-4); }
}

.about__licenses {
  background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.about__licenses-title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.about__photo {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.about__photo--pronas {
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  max-height: 560px;
}

.about__photo-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gray-100), var(--clr-gray-200));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  &::after {
    content: '🏗️';
    font-size: 64px;
    opacity: .3;
  }
}

.about__counters {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  margin-top: var(--sp-6);
}

.about__counter {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--sp-4);
  background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.about__counter-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
}

.about__counter-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}


/* ===== REVIEWS ===== */
.reviews {
  background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.reviews__slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-inline: calc(-1 * var(--container-pad));
  padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
}

.reviews__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
}

.review-card {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-6) var(--sp-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);

  @media (min-width: 768px) { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - var(--sp-5)) / 2); }
  @media (min-width: 1024px) { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - var(--sp-5) * 2) / 3); }

  &:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
}

.review-card__stars {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  line-height: 1;
}

.review-card__star--empty { color: var(--clr-gray-300); }

.review-card__text {
  position: relative;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
  padding-top: var(--sp-2);

  &::before {
    content: '\201C';
    position: absolute;
    top: -0.5rem;
    left: -0.25rem;
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    font-style: normal;
    color: rgba(232,66,10,.07);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
}

.review-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  padding-top: var(--sp-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.review-card__photo {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.review-card__avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-light));
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.review-card__name {
  display: block;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.review-card__company {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--sp-1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.reviews__controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  margin-top: var(--sp-8);
}

.reviews__btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  color: var(--clr-gray-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);

  &:hover {
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    background-color: rgba(232,66,10,.06);
  }
}

.reviews__dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
}

.reviews__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--clr-gray-300);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
  padding: 0;

  &--active {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }
}

/* --- Review submission form --- */
.reviews__form-block {
  margin-top: var(--sp-12);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-6);

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: var(--sp-10);
    align-items: start;
  }
}

.reviews__form-head {
  text-align: left;
}

.reviews__form-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.reviews__form-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.reviews__form-wrap {
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-3);

  @media (min-width: 560px) {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.rating-input {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: var(--sp-1);
  padding: var(--sp-1) 0;
}

.rating-input__star {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--clr-gray-300);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  user-select: none;
}

.rating-input__star:hover,
.rating-input__star:hover ~ .rating-input__star,
.rating-input__radio:checked ~ .rating-input__star {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.rating-input__radio:focus-visible + .rating-input__star {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}


/* ===== GUARANTEES ===== */
.guarantees {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--sand-3);
  background-image: var(--sand-noise);
  background-size: 220px 220px, auto;
}

.guarantees__header {
  text-align: center;
}

.guarantees__header .section__title {
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
}

.section__divider {
  display: block;
  width: 56px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--clr-success);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: var(--sp-4) auto 0;
}

.guarantees__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-5);

  @media (min-width: 640px) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  @media (min-width: 1024px) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.guarantee-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-5) var(--sp-10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(20,30,55,.06), 0 2px 4px rgba(20,30,55,.04);
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
}

.guarantee-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--clr-success);
}

.guarantee-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(20,30,55,.12), 0 6px 12px rgba(20,30,55,.06);
}

.guarantee-card--accent::after {
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.guarantee-card__icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-5);
  color: var(--clr-success);
}

.guarantee-card__icon svg {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
}

.guarantee-card--accent .guarantee-card__icon {
  color: var(--clr-success);
}

.guarantee-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.guarantee-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}

.guarantees__cta {
  margin-top: var(--sp-16);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-secondary) 0%, var(--clr-secondary-light) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--sp-10) var(--sp-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--sp-6);

  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.guarantees__cta-content {
  h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  }

  p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
}


/* ===== CONTACTS ===== */
.contacts {
  background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt);
}

.contacts__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-12);

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

.contacts__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.contacts__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contacts__item-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background-color: rgba(232,66,10,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--clr-primary);

  svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
}

.contacts__item-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
}

.contacts__item-value {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);

  &:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }
}

.contacts__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

.contacts__map {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.contacts__map iframe {
  border: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}

.contacts__form-wrap {
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-7);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.contacts__form-wrap .form-control {
  background-color: var(--clr-gray-50);
  border-color: var(--clr-gray-200);
}

.contacts__form-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.contacts__deco {
  margin-top: var(--sp-6);
  text-align: center;
}

.contacts__deco-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 440px;
  object-fit: contain;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.contacts__grid--solo {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.contacts__grid--solo .contacts__list,
.contacts__grid--solo .contacts__social,
.contacts__grid--solo .contacts__map {
  display: none;
}

.contacts__grid--solo .contacts__form-wrap {
  max-width: 580px;
}

.contacts__grid--solo .contacts__info {
  align-self: center;
}


/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM DESKTOP OVERRIDES (1024px+)
   Asymmetric layouts, organic shapes, editorial typography
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {

  /* --- HERO: full-screen, giant title, asymmetric form + stat strip --- */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100svh;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 94%, 0 100%);
    padding-bottom: 6vh;
  }

  .hero__overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      160deg,
      rgba(26, 35, 50, .94) 0%,
      rgba(26, 35, 50, .80) 40%,
      rgba(26, 35, 50, .45) 100%
    );
  }

  .hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 58% 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-8);
    padding-block: var(--sp-32) var(--sp-24);
    align-items: end;
  }

  .hero__title {
    font-size: var(--text-display);
    font-weight: var(--fw-black, 900);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-tight);
    line-height: var(--leading-display);
    text-shadow: none;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
  }

  .hero__subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-hero-sub);
    max-width: 520px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  }

  .hero__badges {
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
  }

  .hero__badge {
    font-size: var(--text-micro, 0.6875rem);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .hero__form-wrap {
    background-color: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: none;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    padding-left: var(--sp-8);
  }

  .hero__stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: var(--sp-12);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    padding-top: var(--sp-8);
  }

  .hero__stat {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-6);
    position: relative;
  }

  .hero__stat:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 20%;
    height: 60%;
    width: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  }

  .hero__stat-num {
    font-size: var(--text-5xl);
    font-weight: var(--fw-black, 900);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-tight);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  }

  .hero__stat-label {
    font-size: var(--text-micro, 0.6875rem);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  }


  /* --- ADVANTAGES: 3 cards in one row, large centered icon --- */
  .advantages__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--sp-8);
    max-width: none;
  }

  .advantage-card {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--sp-10) var(--sp-6);
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;

    &:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: none;
    }
  }

  .advantage-card__icon {
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    background: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 0 auto var(--sp-6);

    svg { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
  }

  .advantage-card__title {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-tight);
  }


  /* --- SERVICES: 3-column grid on desktop --- */
  .services__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--sp-6);
  }

  .service-card {
    flex: none;
    scroll-snap-align: unset;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: var(--sp-6);
    position: relative;
    counter-increment: unset;

    &:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-color: var(--clr-primary);
    }
  }

  .service-card__icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-light));
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    letter-spacing: normal;
    text-transform: none;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: var(--fw-normal);

    svg { display: block; width: 28px; height: 28px; }

    &::before { content: none; }
  }

  .service-card__title {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    letter-spacing: normal;
  }

  .service-card__desc {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  }


  /* --- PORTFOLIO: bento grid, clip-path images --- */
  .portfolio__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 280px;
    gap: var(--sp-4);
  }

  .portfolio-card {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: visible;

    &:hover {
      transform: none;
      box-shadow: none;
    }
  }

  .portfolio-card:first-child {
    grid-row: span 2;
  }

  .portfolio-card:nth-child(4) {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .portfolio-card__img-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    height: 100%;
    clip-path: inset(0 round 20px);
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .portfolio-card__img {
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .portfolio-card__body {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-6);
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.7) 0%, transparent 100%);
    border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .portfolio-card__title {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }

  .portfolio-card__desc {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  }

  .portfolio-card__meta-item {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  }

  .portfolio-card__cat {
    top: var(--sp-4);
    left: var(--sp-4);
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-size: var(--text-micro, 0.6875rem);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .portfolio__filters {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-10);
  }


  /* --- STAGES: zigzag timeline, mega background numbers --- */
  .stages__list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    padding-block: var(--sp-16);
  }

  .stages__list::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--clr-border) 10%, var(--clr-border) 90%, transparent);
  }

  .stage-item {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0 var(--sp-4);
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
    align-self: auto;
  }

  .stage-item:nth-child(odd) {
    align-self: auto;
    padding-top: 0;

    .stage-item__body {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }
  }

  .stage-item:nth-child(even) {
    align-self: auto;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-top: 0;

    .stage-item__body {
      margin-top: 0;
    }

    .stage-item__number {
      margin-top: 0;
      margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
    }
  }

  .stage-item__number {
    position: relative;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    margin: 0 auto var(--sp-4);
    z-index: 3;
  }

  .stage-item__connector { display: none; }

  .stage-item__icon {
    display: none;
  }

  .stage-item__body {
    position: relative;
  }

  .stage-item__body::before {
    content: attr(data-step);
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-mega, 10rem);
    font-weight: var(--fw-black, 900);
    color: var(--clr-gray-100);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .stage-item__title {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-tight);
  }

  .stage-item__desc {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 200px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }


  /* --- ABOUT: editorial layout, image overflows, giant counters --- */
  .about__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    gap: var(--sp-20);
    align-items: start;
  }

  .about__content {
    padding-top: var(--sp-12);
  }

  .about__content .section__label {
    font-size: var(--text-micro, 0.6875rem);
  }

  .about__photo,
  .about__photo-placeholder {
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    border-radius: 24px;
    margin-right: calc(-1 * var(--container-pad));
    width: calc(100% + var(--container-pad));
    max-width: none;
  }

  .about__photo--pronas {
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    border-radius: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 640px;
  }

  .about__counters {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: var(--sp-10);
    background-color: transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .about__counter {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-6);
    position: relative;
  }

  .about__counter:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 15%;
    height: 70%;
    width: 1px;
    background-color: var(--clr-border);
  }

  .about__counter-num {
    font-size: var(--text-5xl);
    font-weight: var(--fw-black, 900);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-tight);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  }

  .about__counter-label {
    font-size: var(--text-micro, 0.6875rem);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }


  /* --- REVIEWS: compact cards, 3-up grid --- */
  .reviews__slider {
    margin-inline: 0;
    padding-inline: 0;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .review-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - var(--sp-5) * 2) / 3);
    padding: var(--sp-7) var(--sp-7) var(--sp-6);
    text-align: left;
    max-width: none;
    margin-inline: 0;
  }

  .review-card__stars {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  }

  .review-card__text {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  }

  .review-card__author {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
  }

  .review-card__name {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }

  .review-card__company {
    font-size: var(--text-micro, 0.6875rem);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-wide);
  }

  .review-card__avatar,
  .review-card__photo {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .reviews__controls {
    margin-top: var(--sp-10);
  }

  .reviews__btn {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border: none;
    background-color: var(--clr-gray-100);

    &:hover {
      background-color: var(--clr-primary);
      color: var(--clr-white);
    }
  }


  /* --- COOPERATION: header stays centered on desktop --- */
  .cooperation .section__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: none;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  /* --- GUARANTEES: keep mobile/tablet design (centered cards, bottom strip).
     Header stays centered (override base section__header text-align:left). --- */
  .guarantees__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: none;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .guarantees__cta-content h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-tight);
  }


  /* --- CONTACTS: form left (compact), info right --- */
  .contacts__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 40fr 60fr;
    gap: 8%;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .contacts__item-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }

  .contacts__item-label {
    font-size: var(--text-micro, 0.6875rem);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-wide);
  }

  .contacts__form-wrap {
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-8);
    max-width: 460px;
    justify-self: start;
  }

  .contacts__form-title {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-tight);
  }

  .contacts__map {
    border-radius: 0;
    margin-top: var(--sp-8);
    clip-path: inset(0 round 20px);
  }

  .contacts__deco-img {
    max-height: 480px;
  }

  .contacts__grid--solo {
    grid-template-columns: 40fr 60fr;
    gap: 8%;
  }

  .contacts__grid--solo .contacts__form-wrap {
    max-width: 460px;
    justify-self: start;
  }


  /* ============================================================
     DECORATIVE LAYER -- pseudo-elements, grain, watermarks
     ============================================================ */

  /* Grain texture overlay on hero */
  .hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: 200px 200px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  }

  /* Decorative circle on hero (top-right) */
  .hero__overlay::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 45vw;
    height: 45vw;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,66,10,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Vertical accent line on about section */
  .about {
    position: relative;
  }

  .about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: var(--container-pad);
    top: var(--sp-12);
    width: 1px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--clr-primary), transparent);
  }

  /* Stages: enhance the central timeline */
  .stages {
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Section separator lines (diagonal feel via gradients) */
  .section + .section::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--clr-border) 15%, var(--clr-border) 85%, transparent);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-12);
  }

  /* Footer: top diagonal */
  .site-footer {
    clip-path: polygon(0 4%, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    padding-top: calc(var(--sp-16) + 4vw);
  }

} /* end @media (min-width: 1024px) */