/* ===============================
   DL SYSTEMS — ENTERPRISE CORE
================================ */

:root {
  --bg: #050509;
  --bg-soft: #0a0f1f;
  --glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  --neon: #00fff0;
  --neon-pink: #ff2bd6;
  --text: #eaeaea;
  --muted: #9aa0a6;
}

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

html, body {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, var(--bg-soft), var(--bg));
  color: var(--text);
  min-height: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ===============================
   GLOBAL NAV — ENTERPRISE
================================ */

.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(5,5,9,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 18px 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* ===============================
   BRAND / LOGO (ENTERPRISE FIX)
================================ */

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--neon);
}

.brand img {
  height: 36px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(19, 3, 135, 0.367));
}


.brand span {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--neon);
}



/* NAV LINKS */
.nav-links a {
  margin-left: 28px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: color .3s;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--neon);
}

.nav-links .cta {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--neon);
}

/* ===============================
   VISUAL BACKGROUND
================================ */

#particles {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
}

/* ===============================
   GLOBAL BACKGROUND IMAGE LAYER
================================ */

.page-bg {
  position: relative;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -3;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  filter: blur(6px) brightness(0.35);
  transform: scale(1.05); /* prevents blur edge crop */
}

/* Optional soft vignette overlay */
.page-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.2),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.75)
  );
}


.neon-grid {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,255,240,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,255,240,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===============================
   HERO SYSTEM
================================ */

.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 140px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero--compact {
  min-height: 55vh;
}

.hero-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neon), var(--neon-pink));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* ===============================
   BUTTONS
================================ */


.btn {
  padding: 14px 34px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: .35s;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-block;
}

.btn.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neon), var(--neon-pink));
  color: #000;
}

.btn.primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0,255,240,0.6);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn.secondary {
  border: 1px solid var(--neon);
  color: var(--neon);
}

.btn.secondary:hover {
  background: var(--neon);
  color: #000;
}

/* ===============================
   MAGNETIC BUTTON CORE
================================ */

.btn {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),
              box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.btn.magnetic-active {
  transition: none;
}

/* ===============================
   SECTIONS
================================ */

.section {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 120px 60px;
}

.section h2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* ===============================
   CARDS / GRIDS
================================ */

.service-grid,
.collaborate-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.card {
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: .4s;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--neon);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0,255,240,0.15);
}



/* ===============================
   CONTACT — 3D ACTION BUTTONS
================================ */

.contact-cta-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.contact-3d {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  padding: 26px 30px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}

/* ===============================
   CONTACT CTA — PERFECT CENTERING
================================ */

.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-cta-stack {
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-3d {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* WhatsApp glow */
.contact-3d.whatsapp .icon {
  color: var(--whatsapp);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgb(3, 232, 41);
}
/* Email glow */
.contact-3d.email .icon {
  color: var(--neon);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 238, 0.968);
}

.contact-3d:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.contact-3d.whatsapp:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 45px rgba(2, 240, 90, 0.962),
    0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.contact-3d.email:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 45px rgba(0,255,240,0.6),
    0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.contact-3d .icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), rgba(0,0,0,0.2));
}

.contact-3d .icon svg {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
}

.contact-3d .text strong {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.contact-3d .text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}


.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
}

.contact-info h2 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-details {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.contact-details li {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-details a {
  color: var(--neon);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: inherit;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--neon);
}


/* ===============================
   CTA SECTION
================================ */

.cta-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 120px 40px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,255,240,0.08), transparent);
}

/* ===============================
   FOOTER
================================ */
<footer class="enterprise-footer">
  <div class="footer-inner">

    <div class="footer-brand">
      <img src="assets/images/logo.png" alt="DL Systems enterprise software and systems engineering company logo featuring neon cyan and pink gradient design elements">
      <span>DL SYSTEMS</span>
    </div>

    <div class="footer-contact">
      <p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@dlsystems.co.za">info@dlsystems.co.za</a></p>
      <p>Phone: <a href="tel:+27XXXXXXXXX">+27 XX XXX XXXX</a></p>
    </div>

    <div class="footer-socials">
      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YOUR_PROFILE" target="_blank" aria-label="Facebook">
        <i class="fab fa-facebook-f"></i>
      </a>
      <a href="https://www.instagram.com/YOUR_PROFILE" target="_blank" aria-label="Instagram">
        <i class="fab fa-instagram"></i>
      </a>
    </div>

  </div>

  <p class="footer-copy">
    © 2026 DL SYSTEMS · Enterprise Software & Systems Engineering
  </p>
</footer>

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

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-inner {
    padding: 15px 25px;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 80px 25px;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   MICRO‑INTERACTIONS — GLOW PHYSICS
================================ */

.interactive {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Dynamic glow layer */
.interactive::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    220px circle at var(--x, 50%) var(--y, 50%),
    rgba(0,255,240,0.25),
    transparent 60%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hover activation */
.interactive:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Elevation effect */
.interactive:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 40px rgba(0,255,240,0.18),
    inset 0 0 20px rgba(0,255,240,0.08);
}

/* ===============================
   MICRO‑INTERACTION — RIPPLE PRESS
================================ */

.ripple-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.ripple-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 10%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.3);
  transition: opacity .6s, transform .6s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ripple-btn:active::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(2.5);
  transition: 0s;
}

.ripple-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.985);
}

/* ===============================
   TOAST — SUCCESS FEEDBACK
================================ */

.toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  background: rgba(10,15,31,0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,240,0.4);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0,255,240,0.35);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: .5s ease;
  z-index: 2000;
}

.toast.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.glow-pulse {
  animation: glowPulse 1.4s ease;
}

@keyframes glowPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(0,255,240,0); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(0,255,240,0.7); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(0,255,240,0); }
}

/* ===============================
   ENERGY PRESS RIPPLE (SHOCKWAVE)
================================ */

.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: rippleShock 700ms cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.3,1);
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(0,255,240,0.55) 0%,
    rgba(0,255,240,0.35) 30%,
    rgba(0,255,240,0.15) 55%,
    rgba(0,255,240,0.05) 70%,
    transparent 75%
  );
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

@keyframes rippleShock {
  to {
    transform: scale(4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

function showToast(text) {
  let toast = document.createElement("div");
  toast.className = "toast show";
  toast.textContent = text;
  document.body.appendChild(toast);

  setTimeout(() => {
    toast.classList.remove("show");
    toast.remove();
  }, 3000);
}

.spinner {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-top: 2px solid #00fff0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
  display: none;
  margin-left: 10px;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.btn.loading .btn-text {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.btn.loading .spinner {
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ===============================
   SERVICES — LINK RESET (NO BLUE / NO UNDERLINE)
================================ */

/* Neutralize default anchor styles */
.section.services a,
.service-grid a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Keep hover behavior elegant */
.section.services a:hover {
  color: var(--neon);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-fix {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.brand-text {
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* =================================
   FOUNDER — TIMELINE SYSTEM
================================= */

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 80px auto 0;
  padding-left: 30px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border);
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.timeline-item.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -11px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--neon);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,255,240,0.6);
}

.timeline-content h3 {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.timeline-date {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.dev-note {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--neon);
  opacity: 0.8;
}


/* =================================
   DEVELOPER SIGNAL SECTION
================================= */

.signal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.signal-card {
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: 0.4s ease;
}

.signal-card i {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--neon);
}

.signal-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--neon);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0,255,240,0.15);
}

.microcopy {
  margin-top: 60px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* =================================
   BRAND LINK FIX (NO UNDERLINE)
================================= */

.brand {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

.brand span {
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.brand:focus,
.brand:active,
.brand:hover {
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.section-bg-panel {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 60px;
}

/* ===============================
   HOME PAGE BACKGROUND
================================ */

.home-page::before {
  background-image: url("../images/bg/home-bg.jpg");
}

/* ===============================
   FOUNDER PAGE BACKGROUND
================================ */

.founder-page::before {
  background-image: url("../images/bg/founder-bg.jpg");
}

/* ===============================
   SERVICES PAGE BACKGROUND
================================ */

.services-page::before {
  background-image: url("../images/bg/services-bg.jpg");
}

/* ===============================
   GLOBAL PAGE BACKGROUND SYSTEM
   (Non-destructive, safe layer)
================================ */

/* Base background image layer */
.page-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: relative;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -3;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  filter: blur(4px) brightness(0.5);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Individual page backgrounds */
.home-bg::before {
  background-image: url("../images/backgrounds/home.jpg");
}

.services-bg::before {
  background-image: url("../images/bg/bg-services.jpg");
}

.founder-bg::before {
  background-image: url("../images/bg/bg-founder.jpg");
}

/* ===============================
   SOCIAL ICONS — PREMIUM GLOW
================================ */

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Default hover */
.social-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--neon);
}

/* BRAND GLOW — GitHub + LinkedIn */
.social-link.github:hover,
.social-link.linkedin:hover {
  color: var(--neon);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 18px rgba(0,255,240,0.6),
    0 0 40px rgba(0,255,240,0.25);
  border-color: var(--neon);
}

/* Subtle idle glow (premium feel) */
.social-link.github,
.social-link.linkedin {
  color: var(--neon);
  border-color: rgba(0,255,240,0.2);
}

/* ===== Founder Portrait ===== */

.founder-profile {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.founder-profile img {
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: portraitFade 1.2s ease forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Subtle hover lift */
.founder-profile img:hover {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Fade animation */
@keyframes portraitFade {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ===============================
   SCROLL REVEAL (ULTRA SUBTLE)
================================ */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 0.9s ease;
}

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