:root {
  --brikks-bg: #020617;
  --brikks-surface: #020617;
  --brikks-surface-soft: #020617;
  --brikks-border-subtle: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.35);
  --brikks-border-soft: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.2);
  --brikks-text: #e5e7eb;
  --brikks-muted: #9ca3af;
  --brikks-soft-muted: #6b7280;
  --brikks-strong: #f9fafb;
  --brikks-cyan: #22d3ee;
  --brikks-blue: #0ea5e9;
  --brikks-indigo: #4f46e5;
  --brikks-pill-bg: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  --brikks-pill-border: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  --brikks-radius-lg: 22px;
  --brikks-radius-md: 18px;
  --brikks-radius-card: 24px;
  --shadow-deep: 0 26px 70px rgba(15, 23, 42, 1);
  --shadow-card: 0 18px 55px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--brikks-bg);
  color: var(--brikks-text);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

html {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

html.no-scroll,
body.no-scroll {
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Layout shell */

.page-shell {
  padding-top: 72px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, #020617 0%, #020617 40%, #020617 100%);
}

/* NAVBAR */

.nav-shell {
  position: fixed;                 /* was sticky */
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 40;

  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.96),
    rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.92),
    rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.88)
  );

  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  border-bottom-left-radius: var(--brikks-radius-card);
  border-bottom-right-radius: var(--brikks-radius-card);
}

.nav-shell.nav--scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  border-bottom-color: var(--brikks-border-subtle);
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--brikks-strong);
}

.nav-logo {
  height: 28px;
  display: block;
}

.nav-brand-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.nav-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
  padding: 4px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brikks-cyan), var(--brikks-blue));
  transition: width 140ms ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--brikks-text);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Buttons */

.btn-pill {
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition:
    background 200ms ease,
    color 200ms ease,
    border-color 200ms ease,
    box-shadow 160ms ease,
    transform 120ms ease;
}

.btn-pill--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brikks-cyan), var(--brikks-blue));
  color: #0f172a;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(8, 47, 73, 0.9);
}

.btn-pill--primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8, var(--brikks-cyan));
 
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(8, 47, 73, 1);
}

.btn-pill--muted {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
  border-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.4);
}

.btn-pill--muted:hover {
  color: var(--brikks-text);
  border-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.7);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
}

.btn-pill--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
  border-color: rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.9);
}

.btn-pill--ghost:hover {
  color: var(--brikks-text);
  border-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.7);
}

.btn-pill--sm {
  padding: 7px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.btn-pill--lg {
  padding: 12px 26px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.btn-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.btn-pill--primary .btn-icon {
  transition: transform 140ms ease;
}

.btn-pill--primary:hover .btn-icon {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Sections */

.section {
  padding: 96px 20px;
}

.section-inner {
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-inner--narrow {
  max-width: 720px;
}

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

.section-split .section-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.section-content--reverse {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.6fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.section-header--center {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

.section-header--split {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #38bdf8;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9),
    0 14px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-title {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--brikks-strong);
}

.section-lead {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
}

/* Hero */

.hero {
  padding-top: 120px;
  padding-bottom: 120px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
   isolation: isolate;
}

.hero-inner {
position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Dot field */
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%; /* only right half */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -2;

  /* your dotted pattern */
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle,
      rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.38) 1px,
      transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  background-repeat: repeat;

  /* ✨ radial fade */
  mask-image: radial-gradient(
        circle at center,
        black 0%,      /* fully visible */
        transparent 100% /* fades out */
  );
  mask-size: cover;
}

/* Edge fades so dots melt into the background */


.hero-title {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
}

.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--brikks-soft-muted);
}

.hero-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.hero-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, var(--brikks-cyan), var(--brikks-blue));
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--brikks-soft-muted);
}

/* HERO FLOW – B → PowerPoint cards */

.hero-media {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-flow-shell {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-left: auto;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hero-flow-grid {
  padding: 0;
}

/* HERO FLOW PANEL BACKGROUND */
/* HERO BACKGROUND — full bleed dots (no container box) */
.hero-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hero-flow-cards {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 220px;
}

/* Base card DNA */
.hero-flow-card {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Big Brikks card */
.hero-flow-card--b {
  width: 190px;
  height: 190px;
  left: 22px;
  top: 38%;
  transform: translateY(-20px);
}
/* B card still hosts the shimmer */
.hero-flow-card--b {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Subtle infinite shimmer border */
.hero-flow-card--b::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;                         /* hugs the border */
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    130deg,
    rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.7),
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08),
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45)
  );
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;

  /* ⬇️ Smooth, subtle, infinite loop */
  background-size: 260% 260%;
  animation: bBorderShimmer 14s linear infinite;

  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 1;                       /* tweak 0.30–0.45 if you want */
}

@keyframes bBorderShimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  25% {
    background-position: 100% 40%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 60%;
  }
  75% {
    background-position: 0% 60%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}
/* Main PPT card – glassy overlap */
.hero-flow-card--ppt {
  width: 118px;
  height: 118px;
  left: 165px;
  top: 43%;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.32);
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55),
    0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
}

/* Icons inside cards */
.hero-flow-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #e0faff;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35),
    0 0 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20);
  animation: heroIconGlow 2600ms ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-flow-icon--b {
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-flow-icon--ppt i {
  font-size: 34px;
}

/* Mini PPT cards */
.hero-flow-card--mini {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  
  /* match main PPT but without glow */
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.22) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 26px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
}

.hero-flow-icon--ppt-mini {
  animation: none;
  text-shadow: none;
}

.hero-flow-icon--ppt-mini i {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.68);
}

/* Scatter positions – non-overlapping on the right */
.hero-flow-card--mini1 { left: 310px; top: 10%; }
.hero-flow-card--mini2 { left: 390px; top: 33%; }
.hero-flow-card--mini3 { left: 300px; top: 60%; }
.hero-flow-card--mini4 { left: 400px; top: 78%; }

/* Icon glow animation */
@keyframes heroIconGlow {
  0% {
    text-shadow:
      0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35),
      0 0 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  }
  100% {
    text-shadow:
      0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.75),
      0 0 26px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
  }
}

/* Responsive tweak: when hero stacks, just center the visual */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-media {
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .hero-flow-shell {
    max-width: 420px;
  }

  .hero-flow-card--b {
    left: 18px;
  }

  .hero-flow-card--ppt {
    left: 140px;
  }

  .hero-flow-card--mini1 { left: 250px; top: 10%; }
  .hero-flow-card--mini2 { left: 310px; top: 36%; }
  .hero-flow-card--mini3 { left: 230px; top: 62%; }
  .hero-flow-card--mini4 { left: 320px; top: 80%; }
}

/* Generic card surfaces */

.section-surface {
  border-radius: var(--brikks-radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 26px 26px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, #020617 0%, #020617 60%, #020617 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--brikks-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.section-surface--alt {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, #020617 0%, #020617 50%, #020617 100%);
}

/* Feature grid */
.feature-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.feature-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 18px 16px 18px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, #020617 0%, #020617 60%, #020617 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--brikks-border-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
}

.feature-card-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 4px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08),
    inset 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.78);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-card-icon i {
  font-size: 18px;
}

.feature-card-title {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brikks-strong);
}

.feature-card-body {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
}

/* Differentiators */

.diff-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.diff-item {
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 16px 16px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.9);
}

.diff-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.diff-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.1), rgba(8, 47, 73, 0.8));
  color: var(--brikks-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.diff-icon i {
  font-size: 15px;
}

.diff-title {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brikks-strong);
}

.diff-body {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
}

/* SECTION 2 — Different (Not another slide generator) */

.feature-grid--2x2 .feature-card {
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 220ms ease-out;
}

.different-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.3fr) minmax(0, 1.3fr);
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.feature-grid--2x2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.feature-card--glow-pulse {
  animation: feature-card-glow-pulse 260ms ease-out;
}

@keyframes feature-card-glow-pulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow:
      0 18px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 1);
    border-color: rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.9);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 20px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
      0 0 22px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.85);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 18px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 1);
    border-color: rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.9);
  }
}

.feature-card--compact {
  padding: 16px 16px 16px;
}

.different-image {
  margin-top: 48px;
  margin-left: -20px;
  margin-right: -20px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .different-image {
    margin-left: -16px;
    margin-right: -16px;
  }
}

.different-image img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.different-image .section-image-frame {
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Steps */

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  padding-top: 40px;
}

.step-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 48px 20px 20px; /* extra top padding for the icon + number row */
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.95);
}

/* Icon + number row in top-right */
.step-card-header {
  position: absolute;
   top: 16px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;

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

/* Icon pill (left) */
.step-card-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  border: 1px solid rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.9);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
  color: var(--brikks-blue);
}

.step-card-icon i {
  font-size: 15px;
}

.step-number {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;

  color: var(--brikks-cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}

.step-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brikks-blue);
}

.step-card h3.feature-title {
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.step-icon i {
  font-size: 15px;
}

.step-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brikks-strong);
}

.step-body {
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
}

.step-meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--brikks-soft-muted);
}

/* Step cubes */

.step-cubes {
  margin: 20px 0;
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  grid-auto-rows: 45px;
  gap: 0;
  perspective: 520px;
  justify-items: center;
  transform: rotate(60deg);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.step-cubes span {
  display: block;
  width: 85px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, #020617, #020617 80%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: rotate(60deg) rotateX(58deg) rotateY(-26deg)
             translateY(5px) scale(0.90);
}

.step-cubes span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(60deg) rotateX(58deg) rotateY(-26deg)
             translateY(1px) scale(0.94);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
}

.step-cubes span:nth-child(2) {
  transform: rotate(60deg) rotateX(58deg) rotateY(-26deg)
             translateY(5px) scale(0.92);
}

.step-cubes span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(60deg) rotateX(58deg) rotateY(-26deg)
             translateY(9px) scale(0.88);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 1);
}

.step-cubes span.is-lit {
  animation:
    cube-pop 320ms cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1) forwards,
    cube-glow 2200ms ease-in-out 320ms infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes cube-pop {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: rotate(60deg) rotateX(58deg) rotateY(-26deg)
               translateY(22px) scale(0.86);
    box-shadow:
      0 10px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, #020617, #020617 80%);
  }
  60% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: rotate(60deg) rotateX(58deg) rotateY(-26deg)
               translateY(10px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow:
      0 30px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
      0 0 22px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.65);
    background: linear-gradient(
      145deg,
      var(--cube-from, #22d3ee),
      var(--cube-to,   #0ea5e9)
    );
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.9);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: rotate(60deg) rotateX(58deg) rotateY(-26deg)
               translateY(14px) scale(1);
    box-shadow:
      0 22px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
      0 0 16px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.5);
    background: linear-gradient(
      145deg,
      var(--cube-from, #22d3ee),
      var(--cube-to,   #0ea5e9)
    );
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.75);
  }
}

@keyframes cube-glow {
  0% {
    box-shadow:
      0 22px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
      0 0 10px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.45);
    filter: brightness(1);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 26px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
      0 0 22px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.75);
    filter: brightness(1.06);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 22px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
      0 0 14px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.55);
    filter: brightness(1.02);
  }
}

.step-cubes[data-step="1"] {
  --cube-from: #22d3ee;
  --cube-to:   #0ea5e9;
}

.step-cubes[data-step="2"] {
  --cube-from: #0ea5e9;
  --cube-to:   #4f46e5;
}

.step-cubes[data-step="3"] {
  --cube-from: #22d3ee;
  --cube-to:   #4f46e5;
}

.step-cubes span:nth-child(1),
.step-cubes span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0.32 !important;
}

.step-cubes[data-step="2"] span {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.step-cubes[data-step="2"] span:nth-child(1) {
  opacity: 0.32 !important;
}

.step-cubes[data-step="3"] span {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.step-cubes[data-step="1"] span:nth-child(1).is-lit,
.step-cubes[data-step="1"] span:nth-child(2).is-lit,
.step-cubes[data-step="2"] span:nth-child(1).is-lit {
  animation: cube-pop 360ms cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1) forwards;
}

/* Use cases */

.usecases-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px 18px;
}

.usecase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.7fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.usecase-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.usecase-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--brikks-text);
}

.usecase-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brikks-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.usecase-icon i {
  font-size: 14px;
}

.usecase-title {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brikks-strong);
}

.usecase-body {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
}

.usecase-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.usecase-column--summary {
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
}

.usecase-summary-card {
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 32px 32px 36px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 220ms ease-out;
}

.usecase-summary-eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brikks-soft-muted);
}

.usecase-summary-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.usecase-summary-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 4px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.10),
    inset 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.8);
}

.usecase-summary-icon i {
  font-size: 17px;
}

.usecase-summary-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--brikks-strong);
  text-transform: none;
}

.usecase-summary-number {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #e0faff;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.65),
    0 0 32px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.7),
    0 0 60px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.55);
  animation: summaryGlow 2600ms ease-in-out infinite;
}

.usecase-summary-body {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
  max-width: 260px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

@keyframes time-number-glow {
  0% {
    text-shadow:
      0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35),
      0 0 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  }
  100% {
    text-shadow:
      0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.75),
      0 0 26px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
  }
}

/* Beta section */

.section-beta .beta-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1.4fr);
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.beta-left .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.beta-cta-block {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.beta-main-cta {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.beta-footnote {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--brikks-soft-muted);
}

.beta-right {
  align-self: stretch;
}

.beta-list-title {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brikks-soft-muted);
}

.beta-grid-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.beta-feature-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px 12px 10px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, #020617 0%, #020617 65%, #020617 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--brikks-border-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.beta-feature-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.85);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 8px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.25),
    inset 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.beta-feature-icon i {
  font-size: 14px;
}

.beta-feature-card h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--brikks-text);
}

.beta-preview {
  margin-top: 64px;
  width: 100vw;
  margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
  margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw);
}

.beta-preview img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.beta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.beta-list {
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.95);
}

.beta-list h4 {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brikks-strong);
}

.beta-list ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
}

.beta-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.beta-bullet {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, var(--brikks-cyan), var(--brikks-blue));
}

/* Founder / trust */

#founder.section {
  padding-bottom: 180px;
}

.founder-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.6fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: 46px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.founder-left {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.founder-card {
  border-radius: var(--brikks-radius-card);
  padding: 28px 30px 28px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid var(--brikks-border-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.founder-card-header {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: left;
}

.founder-initials {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brikks-cyan);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.founder-initials-pill {
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.founder-initials-pill span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.founder-card-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

.founder-photo {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: var(--brikks-radius-card);
  object-fit: cover;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.12), rgba(8, 47, 73, 0.9));
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.founder-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.founder-name {
  margin: 0 0 2px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brikks-strong);
}

.founder-role {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--brikks-soft-muted);
}

.founder-note {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .founder-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .founder-card {
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
}

/* Closing */

.section-closing--band {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 -26px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) inset;
}

.closing-brand-glow {
  font-size: 62px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  color: var(--brikks-strong);
  animation: brikks-glow 2800ms ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes brikks-glow {
  0% {
    text-shadow:
      0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35),
      0 0 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20);
  }
  100% {
    text-shadow:
      0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.75),
      0 0 26px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
  }
}

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

.closing-inner .section-title {
  font-size: 30px;
}

.closing-actions {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.closing-brand-word {
  font-family: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 40px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: none;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: brikksGlow 2.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.closing-brand-letter {
  display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes brikksGlow {
  0% {
    text-shadow:
      0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35),
      0 0 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  }
  100% {
    text-shadow:
      0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.75),
      0 0 26px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
  }
}

/* Footer */

.site-footer {
  padding: 14px 20px 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--brikks-border-subtle);
  border-top-left-radius: var(--brikks-radius-card);
  border-top-right-radius: var(--brikks-radius-card);
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.96),
    rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.92),
    rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.88)
  );
}

.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--brikks-soft-muted);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-link {
  color: var(--brikks-soft-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--brikks-text);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Imagery */

.section-image-frame {
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, #020617 0%, #020617 50%, #020617 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.95);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-deep);
}

.section-image-frame img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-inner {
    padding: 10px 16px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }

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

  .hero-media {
    order: -1;
  }

  .section-split .section-content,
  .section-content--reverse,
  .beta-grid,
  .founder-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

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

  .usecase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .usecase-column--summary {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .usecase-summary-card {
    max-width: 360px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .diff-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .hero {
    padding-top: 56px;
  }

  .different-top {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .feature-grid--2x2 {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .section-beta .beta-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }

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

  .founder-card {
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section {
    padding: 72px 16px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .grid-3,
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .usecases-list {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .beta-grid-cards {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .different-image {
    margin-left: -16px;
    margin-right: -16px;
  }
}

/* Tiny extra: nav shadow on scroll (toggled via JS) */
.nav-shell.nav--scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
}

/* ===========================
   BETA MODAL – BACKDROP & SHELL
   =========================== */

.beta-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 60; /* above nav + hero */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  /* match product progress modal */
  background: rgba(10, 23, 30, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);

  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(4px);
  transition:
    opacity 180ms ease-out,
    transform 180ms ease-out;
}

/* add this class from JS when opening */
.beta-modal-backdrop.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.beta-modal-shell {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  padding: 0 20px; /* breathing room on very small screens */
}

/* ===========================
   CARD
   =========================== */

.beta-modal {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--brikks-radius-card);
  padding: 22px 24px 30px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 0 0,
    #0f172a 0%,
    #020617 55%,
    #020617 100%
  );
  border: 1px solid var(--brikks-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  color: var(--brikks-text);
}

/* close button – small nudge so it lines up with the icon pill */
.beta-modal-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #6e7e8e;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 2px;              /* aligns with the sparkles pill vertically */
}

.beta-modal-close:hover {
  color: #a0b4c2;
}

/* ===========================
   HEADER AREA
   =========================== */

.beta-modal-topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;      /* align sparkles + X to the top */
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;          /* space before form area */
}

.beta-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;                    /* was 20px – slightly tighter */
  margin-bottom: 0;             /* no extra margin, topbar handles spacing */
}

/* glowing icon pill (templar DNA) */
.beta-modal-icon-pill {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 4px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08),
    inset 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.75);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.beta-modal-icon-pill i {
  font-size: 18px;
}

.beta-modal-title {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--brikks-strong);
}

.beta-modal-subtitle {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
}

/* ===========================
   FORM LAYOUT
   =========================== */

.beta-form {
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* 2-column grid on desktop, stack on small screens */
.beta-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px 16px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.beta-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* make email span both columns */
.beta-field:first-child {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.beta-field label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brikks-soft-muted);
}

/* inputs + selects – same DNA */
.beta-field input,
.beta-field select {
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.95);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98);
  padding: 9px 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--brikks-text);
  outline: none;
  transition:
    border-color 140ms ease,
    box-shadow 140ms ease,
    background 140ms ease;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.beta-field input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.6);
}

.beta-field select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  padding-right: 30px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.8) 50%),
                    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.8) 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-position: calc(100% - 14px) 52%, calc(100% - 9px) 52%;
  background-size: 5px 5px, 5px 5px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* focus / valid */
.beta-field input:focus,
.beta-field select:focus {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 1), 0 0 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98);
}

/* basic invalid highlight when browser marks :invalid */
.beta-form.was-submitted .beta-field input:invalid[required],
.beta-form.was-submitted .beta-field select:invalid[required] {
  border-color: rgba(248, 113, 113, 0.6);
}

/* hint text under email */
.beta-field-hint {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--brikks-soft-muted);
}

/* Honeypot – hidden visually but present in DOM */
.beta-honeypot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* footer */
.beta-form-footer {
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.beta-error {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #f97373;
}

/* keep button from shrinking on narrow widths */
.beta-submit {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===========================
   SUCCESS STATE
   =========================== */

.beta-modal-success {
  margin-top: 8px;
  text-align: left;
}

.beta-success-title {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--brikks-strong);
}

.beta-success-body {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--brikks-muted);
}

/* button inside success */
.beta-close-after-success {
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
   =========================== */

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .beta-modal-shell {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  .beta-modal {
    padding: 22px 18px 20px;
  }

  .beta-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .beta-field:first-child {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .beta-form-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .beta-submit {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}