/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ACE Design + Build Partners
   css/services.css  —  Services Page
   Dark theme · Lime #9DC025 · Inter · Mobile-first
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Bebas+Neue&display=swap');

/* ── RESET ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html  { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body  {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background: #070707;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
img   { width: 100%; display: block; object-fit: cover; }
a     { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul    { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; border: none; background: none; }

/* ── TOKENS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --lime:        #9DC025;
  --lime-2:      #b8dc2e;
  --lime-dim:    rgba(157,192,37,0.10);
  --lime-border: rgba(157,192,37,0.22);
  --black:       #070707;
  --dark:        #0d0d0d;
  --dark2:       #111111;
  --dark3:       #161616;
  --dark4:       #1c1c1c;
  --border:      rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --border2:     rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  --muted:       #888888;
  --muted2:      #555555;
  --text-dim:    #cccccc;
  --nav-h:       72px;
  --ease:        cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --t:           0.3s var(--ease);
  --t-slow:      0.55s var(--ease);
  --radius:      20px;
  --radius-sm:   12px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;
  --shadow:      0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  --shadow-lime: 0 8px 30px rgba(157,192,37,0.22);
}

/* ── CONTAINER ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.container { width: min(1200px, 92%); margin: auto; }

/* ── PAGE OFFSET ───────────────────────────────────── */
.has-nav { padding-top: var(--nav-h); }

/* ── NAVBAR BASE ── */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 72px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1c1e10;
  z-index: 200;
}

/* ── WRAPPER: logo left · links centre · button right ── */
.nav-wrapper {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 48px;
  height: 72px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* ── LOGO ── */
.ace-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ace-logo-mark {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #9DC025;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.ace-logo-sub {
  font-size: 7px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #606254;
}


/*NAVIGATION BAR*/
/* ── NAV LINKS ── */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;                      /* takes up middle space */
  justify-content: center;      /* centres the links */
}

.nav-menu a {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-menu a:hover  { color: #9DC025; }
.nav-menu a.active { color: #9DC025; }

/* ── CTA BUTTON ── */
.nav-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #9DC025;
  color: #000;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.22s, transform 0.22s;
}
.nav-btn:hover {
  background: #b8d93e;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ── BURGER (mobile) ── */
.burger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-menu { display: none; }
  .burger   { display: flex; }
  .nav-wrapper { padding: 0 20px; }
}

.nav-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lime); }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; background: var(--dark3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color var(--t); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hamburger:hover { border-color: var(--lime); }
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 18px; height: 1.5px;
  background: #fff; transition: .3s;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(9.5px); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(-9.5px); }

/* ── MOBILE MENU ───────────────────────────────────── */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; width: 100%;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 28px 6%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  transform: translateY(-110%); transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
  z-index: 850; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mobile-menu.active { transform: translateY(0); }
.mobile-menu a {
  padding: 13px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  transition: all var(--t); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { background: var(--dark3); color: #fff; }
.mobile-menu a.active { color: var(--lime); background: var(--lime-dim); }
.mobile-cta-link {
  background: var(--lime) !important; color: #000 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important; text-align: center;
  justify-content: center; margin-top: 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important;
}
.instagram-link {
  color: #e1306c !important;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO — Animated Particle Background + Slideshow
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.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;
}

/* Slideshow */
.hero-slider { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.4s ease;
}
.slide.active { opacity: 1; }

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    130deg,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.70) 55%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 100%
  );
}

/* Animated colour pulse layer */
.hero-pulse {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 30%, rgba(157,192,37,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 10% 80%, rgba(157,192,37,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  animation: pulseShift 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes pulseShift {
  0%   { opacity: .6; transform: scale(1) translate(0,0); }
  50%  { opacity: 1;  transform: scale(1.06) translate(1%, -1%); }
  100% { opacity: .6; transform: scale(1) translate(0,0); }
}

/* Slide dots */
.slide-dots {
  position: absolute; bottom: 32px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10; display: flex; gap: 8px;
}
.slide-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); border: none;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--t); padding: 0;
}
.slide-dot.active, .slide-dot:hover {
  background: var(--lime); transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Slide arrows */
.slide-arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); transition: all var(--t);
}
.slide-arrow:hover { background: var(--lime); color: #000; border-color: var(--lime); }
.slide-prev { left: 24px; }
.slide-next { right: 24px; }

/* Progress bar */
.hero-progress {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); z-index: 10;
}
.hero-progress-fill {
  height: 100%; background: var(--lime);
  animation: progressAnim 5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes progressAnim { from { width: 0; } to { width: 100%; } }

/* Hero content */
.hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 5;
  padding: 130px 0 80px; max-width: 800px;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: #ccc; margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.hero-badge::before {
  content: ''; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--lime); flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: dot-blink 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes dot-blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1;} 50%{opacity:.3;} }

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -2px; margin-bottom: 22px;
  animation: fadeUp .8s var(--ease) both;
}
.hero h1 span { color: var(--lime); }
@keyframes fadeUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }

.hero p {
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: #bbb;
  max-width: 580px; line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  animation: fadeUp .8s .15s var(--ease) both;
}
.hero-buttons {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeUp .8s .25s var(--ease) both;
}
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 15px 30px; background: var(--lime); color: #000;
  border-radius: 14px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
  transition: all var(--t);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lime); background: var(--lime-2); }
.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 15px 30px; border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  color: #fff; border-radius: 14px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); transition: all var(--t);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--lime); color: var(--lime); background: var(--lime-dim); }

/* Hero scroll indicator */
.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute; bottom: 60px; right: 60px; z-index: 10;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.hero-scroll-hint span {
  font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); writing-mode: vertical-rl;
}
.hero-scroll-line {
  width: 1px; height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3));
  animation: scrollLine 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollLine {
  0%   { height: 0;   opacity: 0; }
  50%  { height: 60px; opacity: 1; }
  100% { height: 0;   opacity: 0; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION SHARED
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.section-center { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-center h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -1px; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-center h2 span { color: var(--lime); }
.section-center p {
  color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 620px; margin: auto;
}
.section-tag-inline {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--lime); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-tag-inline::before {
  content: ''; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--lime); border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Section padding */
section { padding: 100px 0; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES — Core cards
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.services { background: #070707; }

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--dark2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--t-slow);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--lime-border);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.service-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px; background: var(--lime);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.service-image {
  position: relative; height: 260px; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark3);
}
.service-image img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover .service-image img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.service-image-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.service-content { padding: 28px 28px 32px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.service-top {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.service-top span {
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime);
}
.service-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--lime-dim); border: 1px solid var(--lime-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.service-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1.2;
}
.service-content > p {
  font-size: .88rem; color: #aaa; line-height: 1.72; flex: 1;
}

.service-content ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.service-content ul li {
  font-size: .82rem; color: #ccc;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.service-content ul li::before {
  content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--lime); flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 6px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.service-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--lime); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700;
  transition: gap var(--t);
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 10px; }
.service-link svg { transition: transform var(--t); }
.service-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.service-price {
  font-size: .75rem; color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--dark4); padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ADDITIONAL SERVICES — Smaller 3-col grid
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.add-services { background: var(--dark); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.add-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.add-card {
  background: var(--dark2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 26px;
  transition: all var(--t-slow); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.add-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--lime);
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform var(--t-slow); transform-origin: left;
}
.add-card:hover { border-color: var(--lime-border); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.add-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.add-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--lime-dim); border: 1px solid var(--lime-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.add-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.25; }
.add-card p  { font-size: .82rem; color: #999; line-height: 1.68; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY ACE — Split layout with animated stats
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.why-ace { background: #070707; }
.why-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px; align-items: center;
}
.why-left h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -1px; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.why-left h2 span { color: var(--lime); }
.why-left > p { font-size: .92rem; color: #aaa; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 32px; }

.why-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.why-point {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 18px 20px; background: var(--dark2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--t);
}
.why-point:hover { border-color: var(--lime-border); }
.why-point-ico {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--lime-dim); border: 1px solid var(--lime-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.why-point h5 { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.why-point p  { font-size: .8rem; color: #999; line-height: 1.6; }

.why-right { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.why-stat-card {
  background: var(--dark2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 24px; text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--t);
}
.why-stat-card:hover { border-color: var(--lime-border); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.why-stat-card:first-child {
  grid-column: span 2;
  background: var(--lime); color: #000;
  border-color: var(--lime);
}
.why-stat-num {
  font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--lime);
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -2px; display: block;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.why-stat-card:first-child .why-stat-num { color: #000; font-size: 3.5rem; }
.why-stat-label { font-size: .78rem; color: #aaa; font-weight: 500; margin-top: 6px; display: block; }
.why-stat-card:first-child .why-stat-label { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.65); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS TIMELINE
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.process { background: var(--dark); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.process-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0; position: relative;
}
.process-grid::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 36px; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--lime-border), var(--lime), var(--lime-border), transparent);
}
.process-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  text-align: center; padding: 0 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.process-num {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark2); border: 2px solid var(--lime-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--lime);
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: all var(--t);
}
.process-card:hover .process-num {
  background: var(--lime); color: #000; border-color: var(--lime);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lime);
}
.process-card h3 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; color: #fff; }
.process-card p  { font-size: .78rem; color: #999; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DIASPORA SECTION — Special strip
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.diaspora {
  background: var(--dark2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 90px 0;
}
.diaspora-inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}
.diaspora-img {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden; height: 480px;
}
.diaspora-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.diaspora-img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.6), transparent 60%);
}
.diaspora-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 20px;
  background: var(--lime); color: #000;
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.diaspora-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -1px; margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.15;
}
.diaspora-content h2 span { color: var(--lime); }
.diaspora-content > p { font-size: .9rem; color: #aaa; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 28px; }

.diaspora-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.diaspora-step {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--dark3); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 16px 18px;
  transition: border-color var(--t);
}
.diaspora-step:hover { border-color: var(--lime-border); }
.diaspora-step-n {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--lime);
  color: #000; font-weight: 900; font-size: .8rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.diaspora-step h5 { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.diaspora-step p  { font-size: .78rem; color: #999; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PORTFOLIO STRIP — 3 project teasers
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.proj-strip { background: #070707; }
.proj-strip-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px;
}
.proj-strip-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  height: 360px; cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: all var(--t-slow);
}
.proj-strip-card:hover { border-color: var(--lime-border); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.proj-strip-card img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.proj-strip-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.proj-strip-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 55%, transparent 100%);
}
.proj-strip-body {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 22px;
}
.proj-cat {
  display: inline-block; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px;
  background: var(--lime-dim); color: var(--lime);
  border: 1px solid var(--lime-border); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.proj-strip-card h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.proj-strip-card p  { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonials {
  background: var(--dark); border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.testi-card {
  background: var(--dark2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px; transition: all var(--t);
}
.testi-card:hover { border-color: var(--lime-border); }
.testi-stars { color: var(--lime); font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.testi-open  { font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--lime); line-height: .6; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.testi-quote { font-size: .87rem; color: #ccc; line-height: 1.75; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.testi-av {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--lime); color: #000; font-weight: 900;
  font-size: .88rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: .87rem; color: #fff; }
.testi-loc  { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ STRIP
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-strip { background: #070707; }
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--dark2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--t);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--lime-border); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; padding: 20px 22px;
  font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--lime); }
.faq-q-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--lime-dim); border: 1px solid var(--lime-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--lime); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--t), background var(--t);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--lime); color: #000; }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .4s var(--ease), padding .3s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 400px; }
.faq-a-inner { padding: 0 22px 20px; font-size: .84rem; color: #aaa; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta {
  background: var(--lime); padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%); width: 700px; height: 400px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); pointer-events: none;
}
/* Animated geometric shapes */
.cta::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -40px; right: -40px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%; animation: rotateSlow 12s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes rotateSlow { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.cta-box {
  text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 680px; margin: auto;
}
.cta-box h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); color: #000;
  font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -1px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cta-box h2 span { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 6px; }
.cta-box p {
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.65); font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.75; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-dark {
  padding: 15px 32px; background: #000; color: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: transform var(--t); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.cta-dark:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.cta-light {
  padding: 15px 32px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  color: #000; border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border-radius: 14px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--t); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.cta-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.42); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER — self-contained
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ace-footer {
  background: var(--dark-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 72px 0 0;
}
.ace-footer-grid {
  max-width: 1260px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 48px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px; margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.ace-footer-logo-row { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.ace-footer-logo-mark { font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif; font-size:2.2rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--lime); line-height:1; }
.ace-footer-logo-sub { font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif; font-size:7px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.3em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.3; }
.ace-footer-tagline { font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.72; max-width:280px; margin-bottom:24px; }
.ace-footer-contact a { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.1em; color:var(--muted-l); margin-bottom:8px; transition:color .2s; }
.ace-footer-contact a:hover { color:var(--lime); }
.ace-footer-col-title { font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.24em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--lime); margin-bottom:18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.ace-footer-col-title::before { content:''; width:20px; height:2px; background:var(--lime); flex-shrink:0; }
.ace-footer-links { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.ace-footer-links a { font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif; font-size:12px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); transition:color .2s; }
.ace-footer-links a:hover { color:var(--lime); }
.ace-footer-bottom { max-width:1260px; margin:0 auto; padding:20px 48px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
.ace-footer-copy { font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); }
.ace-footer-pills { display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.ace-footer-pill { font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif; font-size:9px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); background:rgba(157,192,37,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(157,192,37,0.15); padding:4px 12px; border-radius:100px; }

@media (max-width:1024px) { .ace-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; } }
@media (max-width:600px) {
  .ace-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding:0 20px; gap:32px; }
  .ace-footer-bottom { padding: 20px; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL REVEAL
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.co-reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease; }
.co-reveal.visible { opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — tablet ≤980px
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav-menu, .nav-btn { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .add-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .diaspora-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .diaspora-img  { height: 320px; }
  .process-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .process-grid::before { display: none; }
  .proj-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .testi-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .faq-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .why-right     { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-right .why-stat-card:first-child { grid-column: span 2; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — mobile ≤640px — PRIORITY
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root { --nav-h: 62px; }
  section { padding: 70px 0; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero h1      { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9vw, 3.2rem); letter-spacing: -1px; }
  .hero p       { font-size: .9rem; }
  .hero-content { padding: 100px 0 60px; }
  .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-secondary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-scroll-hint { display: none; }
  .slide-arrow  { display: none; }

  /* Services */
  .service-image { height: 200px; }
  .service-content { padding: 20px 20px 24px; }
  .service-content h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }

  /* Add services */
  .add-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Why ACE */
  .why-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .why-stat-num { font-size: 2.2rem; }

  /* Process */
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Diaspora */
  .diaspora-img { height: 260px; }

  /* Projects strip */
  .proj-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proj-strip-card { height: 280px; }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testi-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* CTA */
  .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .cta-dark, .cta-light { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; justify-content: center; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom  { font-size: .72rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .hero h1  { font-size: 2rem; }
  .why-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-right .why-stat-card:first-child { grid-column: span 2; }
  .add-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
}

/* Prevent overflow */
*, *::before, *::after { max-width: 100%; }
img, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }