:root {
  --bg: #060714;
  --bg-soft: #0d1020;
  --card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.065);
  --card-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.095);
  --text: #ffffff;
  --muted: #aeb4c8;
  --accent: #38BDF8;
  --accent-dark: #0EA5E9;
  --accent-glow: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
}

/* ── E-Mail Chat-Popup ── */
.apex-mail-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  z-index: 998;
}

.apex-mail-popup {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 100px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 320px;
  background: #0d1420;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.10);
  z-index: 999;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.apex-mail-popup-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.10);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  color: #38BDF8;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.apex-mail-popup-header span { flex: 1; }

.apex-mail-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #aeb4c8;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 0;
}
.apex-mail-close:hover { color: #ffffff; }

.apex-mail-popup-body {
  padding: 16px;
}

.apex-mail-input,
.apex-mail-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.apex-mail-input:focus,
.apex-mail-textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.40);
}

.apex-mail-textarea { resize: none; }

.apex-mail-send {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #38BDF8;
  color: #060714;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 100%;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.apex-mail-send:hover { background: #0EA5E9; }

.apex-mail-success {
  text-align: center;
  color: #38BDF8;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
}

/* ── WhatsApp Chat-Popup ── */
.apex-wa-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  z-index: 998;
}

.apex-wa-popup {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 100px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 320px;
  background: #0d1420;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.10);
  z-index: 999;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.apex-wa-popup-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
  color: #25D366;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.apex-wa-popup-header span {
  flex: 1;
}

.apex-wa-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #aeb4c8;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.apex-wa-close:hover { color: #ffffff; }

.apex-wa-popup-body {
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.apex-wa-hint {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #aeb4c8;
  margin: 0;
}

.apex-wa-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  resize: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.apex-wa-textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.40);
}

.apex-wa-send {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.apex-wa-send:hover { background: #1ebe5d; }

/* ── Schwebende Kontakt-Buttons ── */
.apex-float-contact {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 999;
}

.apex-float-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.apex-float-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.apex-float-wa {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
  color: #25D366;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
}

.apex-float-wa:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.28);
}

.apex-float-mail {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  color: #38BDF8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.30);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
}

.apex-float-mail:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

/* ── Matrix Rain Background ── */
#matrix-bg {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.45;
}

main, .site-footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 30%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.10), transparent 25%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08), transparent 22%),
    var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: auto;
  z-index: 1001;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
}

.logo {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
}

.logo span {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.logo-image-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  line-height: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}

@keyframes heartbeat-glow {
  0%   { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0px transparent); }
  14%  { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.95)) drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.55)); }
  28%  { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.25)); }
  42%  { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.75)) drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.4)); }
  70%  { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0px transparent); }
  100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0px transparent); }
}

.header-logo {
  width: 350px;
  max-width: 36vw;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
  border-radius: 0;
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  filter: none;
}

.hero-logo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.hero-logo-wrap::before {
  display: none;
}

/* Hintergrundbeleuchtung — startet paused + unsichtbar */
.hero-logo-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8% -8%;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.30);
  filter: blur(280px);
  animation: color-drift 18s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-play-state: paused;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-logo-wrap.glow-active::after {
  opacity: 1;
  animation-play-state: running;
}

@keyframes color-drift {
  0%   { background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.30); }
  50%  { background: rgba(2, 40, 90, 0.38); }
  100% { background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.30); }
}

.apex-logo-circle-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(550px, 60vw);
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-logo-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 0;
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
}

.main-nav {
  position: relative;
}

@keyframes heartbeatRing {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px rgba(56,189,248,0.55); }
  14%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(56,189,248,0.30); }
  28%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(56,189,248,0.45); }
  42%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(56,189,248,0.10); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(56,189,248,0.00); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px rgba(56,189,248,0.00); }
}

@keyframes heartbeatRing2 {
  0%   { opacity: 0.6; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
  14%  { opacity: 0.35; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.18); }
  28%  { opacity: 0.50; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.10); }
  42%  { opacity: 0.15; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.28); }
  70%  { opacity: 0;    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.38); }
  100% { opacity: 0;    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.38); }
}

.burger-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

@keyframes heartbeatOuter {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px rgba(2, 40, 90, 0.90); }
  14%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(2, 40, 90, 0.55); }
  28%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(2, 40, 90, 0.75); }
  42%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(2, 40, 90, 0.25); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 13px rgba(2, 40, 90, 0.00); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px rgba(2, 40, 90, 0.00); }
}

.burger-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: calc(100% + 14px);
  height: calc(100% + 14px);
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(14, 80, 160, 0.60);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: heartbeatOuter 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 0.55s;
}

.burger-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 10px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 100;
  animation: heartbeatRing 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.burger-btn:hover,
.burger-btn.open {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.30);
}

.burger-btn span {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.burger-btn.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.burger-btn.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.burger-btn.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.burger-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: absolute;
  top: 58px;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 28, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20);
  border-radius: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06) inset;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-width: 210px;
  z-index: 99;
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0 round 16px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    clip-path 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.burger-menu.open {
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0% 0 round 16px);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

@keyframes menuItemIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.burger-menu a {
  padding: 15px 24px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #aeb4c8;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}

.burger-menu a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.burger-menu a:hover {
  color: #38BDF8;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.07);
  padding-left: 30px;
}


.burger-menu.open a {
  animation: menuItemIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.burger-menu.open a:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.burger-menu.open a:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.burger-menu.open a:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.burger-menu.open a:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.burger-menu.open a:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }


.burger-menu a {
  padding: 14px 22px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #aeb4c8;
  transition: 0.2s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.burger-menu a:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.burger-menu a:hover {
  color: #38BDF8;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.07);
}

#apex-particles {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 155px 7% 90px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-kicker,
.section-kicker {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.4px;
}

.hero h1 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(54px, 8vw, 118px);
  line-height: 0.86;
  letter-spacing: -5px;
}

.hero h2 {
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  max-width: 900px;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 68px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -2.8px;
  font-weight: 850;
}

.hero-subline {
  margin: 26px auto 0;
  max-width: 720px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.quick-note {
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
  margin-top: 36px;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
  color: #25D366;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-primary {
  margin-top: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #48a8ff);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 62px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}

.btn-secondary {
  margin-top: 28px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
}

.device-stage {
  width: min(1050px, 100%);
  height: 390px;
  margin-top: 86px;
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1200px;
  transition: transform 0.1s linear;
}

.device {
  position: absolute;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.14), rgba(255,255,255,0.035));
  border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.desktop-device {
  width: 620px;
  height: 340px;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotateX(8deg);
}

.tablet-device {
  width: 260px;
  height: 330px;
  left: 5%;
  top: 45px;
  transform: rotateY(18deg) rotateZ(-4deg);
}

.mobile-device {
  width: 170px;
  height: 330px;
  right: 8%;
  top: 55px;
  border-radius: 38px;
  transform: rotateY(-18deg) rotateZ(5deg);
}

.device-topbar,
.preview-topbar {
  height: 36px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}

.device-content {
  height: calc(100% - 36px);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45), transparent 35%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
}

.device-content span,
.preview-content span {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.7px;
}

.device-content strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.tablet-device .device-content strong,
.mobile-device .device-content strong {
  font-size: 20px;
}

.section {
  padding: 105px 7%;
}

.section h2 {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 900px;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1.03;
  letter-spacing: -2.5px;
}

.simple-grid {
  margin-top: 42px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.info-card {
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--card);
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.compact-card {
  min-height: 190px;
}

.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: var(--card-strong);
}

.info-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 26px;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}

.info-card p,
.showcase-text p,
.contact-section p,
.check-intro p,
.person-content p,
.promo-content p,
.process-step p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.impact-box {
  padding: 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 38px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2), transparent 32%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 110px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.impact-box h2 {
  max-width: 1050px;
}

.impact-points {
  margin-top: 38px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.impact-points div {
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
}

.impact-points span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.impact-points strong {
  font-size: 24px;
}

.project-check-promo {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 54px;
  align-items: center;
}

.promo-content p {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.promo-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 34px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18), transparent 36%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
}

.promo-line {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.promo-line:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.promo-line span {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.promo-line strong {
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 24px;
}

.process-grid {
  margin-top: 42px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.process-step {
  min-height: 240px;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.process-step span {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.process-step h3 {
  margin: 28px 0 10px;
  font-size: 25px;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}

.person-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 54px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 38px;
  border-radius: 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22), transparent 34%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 110px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.person-image-placeholder {
  min-height: 420px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 20%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.34), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), rgba(255,255,255,0.035));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.person-content h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 72px);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -3px;
}

.person-content p {
  margin-top: 22px;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.showcase-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.showcase-preview {
  min-height: 430px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.preview-window {
  width: min(680px, 100%);
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2), rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: rotateX(7deg) rotateY(-10deg);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 110px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.preview-content {
  height: calc(100% - 36px);
  padding: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.44), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), transparent 22%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
}

.preview-content strong {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.contact-section {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Übergang Projektcheck → Kontakt */
#projektcheck {
  padding-bottom: 80px !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0px,
    black 100px,
    black calc(100% - 80px),
    transparent 100%
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0px,
    black 100px,
    black calc(100% - 80px),
    transparent 100%
  );
}

#projektcheck + section,
#kontakt {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.project-check-promo {
  padding-bottom: 120px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.10) 12%,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28) 35%,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28) 65%,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) 88%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
}

@keyframes kontaktPulse {
  0%   { opacity: 0.7; }
  14%  { opacity: 1;   }
  28%  { opacity: 0.8; }
  42%  { opacity: 1;   }
  70%  { opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { opacity: 0.7; }
}

#kontakt {
  border-top: none !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.165) 15%,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.165) 85%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  animation: kontaktPulse 8.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

#kontakt > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-section h2 {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.contact-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.check-main {
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 145px 7% 80px;
}

.check-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 54px;
  align-items: center;
}

.check-intro h1 {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 760px;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 76px);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -3px;
}

.check-intro p {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-top: 26px;
}

.check-card {
  padding: 34px;
  border-radius: 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18), transparent 35%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
}

.standalone-check-card {
  min-height: 560px;
}

.check-progress-text {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.progress-bar {
  margin-top: 14px;
  height: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 10%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #48a8ff);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--accent-glow);
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}

.question-block h3 {
  margin: 32px 0 24px;
  font-size: 30px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.question-hint {
  margin-top: -10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.answer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.answer-grid button,
.answer-option {
  min-height: 68px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  color: white;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.answer-grid button:hover,
.answer-option:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.75);
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.answer-option.selected {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.95);
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
}

.check-navigation {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.check-nav-btn {
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  color: white;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.check-nav-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
}

.check-nav-btn.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #48a8ff);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.contact-fields {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.contact-fields input,
.contact-fields textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.075);
  color: white;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 18px 18px;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.contact-fields textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.contact-fields input::placeholder,
.contact-fields textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
}

.contact-fields input:focus,
.contact-fields textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
}

.success-message {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 10px;
}

.success-message h3 {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.success-message p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.site-footer {
  padding: 38px 7%;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 30px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.site-footer strong {
  color: white;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.site-footer p {
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  max-width: 420px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.site-footer a:hover {
  color: white;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .simple-grid,
  .impact-points {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .project-check-promo {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 950px) {
  .site-header {
    position: fixed;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .main-nav {
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero {
    padding-top: 70px;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    letter-spacing: -3px;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: 250px;
  }

  .hero-logo-image {
    width: min(520px, 94vw);
  }

  .device-stage {
    height: auto;
    margin-top: 60px;
  }

  .desktop-device,
  .tablet-device,
  .mobile-device {
    position: relative;
    left: auto;
    right: auto;
    top: auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    height: 260px;
    margin: 18px auto;
    transform: none;
  }

  .mobile-device {
    max-width: 260px;
    border-radius: 34px;
  }

  .showcase-section,
  .check-hero,
  .person-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .check-main {
    padding-top: 70px;
  }

  .answer-grid,
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .person-image-placeholder {
    min-height: 340px;
  }

  .impact-box {
    padding: 32px;
  }

  .site-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* Clean violet hero/header refinement */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .site-header {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: auto;
    padding: 6px 10px;
  }

  .main-nav {
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: 190px;
  }

  .hero-logo-wrap::before {
    inset: -22px -24px;
  }
}


/* Final header-logo attachment fix */
.site-header .logo-image-link {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.site-header .header-logo {
  aspect-ratio: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .site-header {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: 300px;
    max-width: 44vw;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .site-header {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 6px 10px;
  }

  .header-logo {
    width: 130px;
    max-width: 36vw;
  }
}


/* Final override: header logo must not be stretched or blended */
.site-header .header-logo {
  width: 350px;
  max-width: 36vw;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  filter: none;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .site-header .header-logo {
    width: 300px;
    max-width: 44vw;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .site-header .header-logo {
    width: 140px !important;
    max-width: 38vw !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }
}


/* FINAL MENU FIX: Projekte · Kontakt · Leistungen */
.site-header .main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(6, 7, 20, 0.34);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.site-header .main-nav a {
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.site-header .main-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--text);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .site-header .main-nav {
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 9px 11px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   APEX HERO CLAIM UPDATED V2 - MUST BE VISIBLE
   ========================================================= */

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim {
  margin: 200px auto 0 !important;
  max-width: 1080px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 92px) !important;
  line-height: 0.95 !important;
  letter-spacing: -3.5px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #c8cdd8 !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 30px rgba(220, 230, 255, 0.35),
    0 0 60px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.20),
    0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.80),
    0 28px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) !important;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line {
  position: relative !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  color: #c8ccd8 !important;
  isolation: isolate !important;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after {
  content: attr(data-text);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  color: transparent;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      110deg,
      transparent 0%,
      transparent 30%,
      rgba(155, 108, 255, 0.10) 38%,
      rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.58) 48%,
      rgba(155, 108, 255, 0.48) 56%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38) 62%,
      transparent 74%,
      transparent 100%
    );
  background-size: 260% 100%;
  background-position: 160% 0;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: apexHeroClaimShimmerV2 4.3s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -18px;
  width: 62%;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.90), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.46);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

@keyframes apexHeroClaimShimmerV2 {
  0% {
    background-position: 160% 0;
    opacity: 0.18;
  }
  20% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  45% {
    background-position: -80% 0;
    opacity: 0.46;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: -80% 0;
    opacity: 0.18;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 12vw, 58px) !important;
    letter-spacing: -2px !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
  }

  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before {
    bottom: -13px;
    height: 3px;
    width: 68%;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 0.35;
    background-position: 50% 0;
  }
}


/* FINAL HERO CLEANUP V3 */
.hero-center .hero-nowrap {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim {
  max-width: min(1100px, 96vw) !important;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.4vw, 86px) !important;
}

/* Button: Logo-Farben Blau + Lila */
.btn-primary {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0EA5E9 0%, #0007FE 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 48px rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.35),
    0 0 28px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.20) !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #6B4FFF 0%, #2227FF 100%) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 62px rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.50),
    0 0 36px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.30) !important;
}

.hero-actions {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.hero-actions .btn-primary {
  margin-top: 42px;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 10.5vw, 52px) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1.8px !important;
  }
}


/* DEVICE SHOWCASE IMAGE - REAL DEVICES */
.device-stage.image-device-stage {
  position: relative !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: min(1500px, 100%) !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  min-height: unset !important;
  height: auto !important;
  margin: 92px auto 0 !important;
  padding: 0 18px !important;
  transform: none !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.device-stage.image-device-stage::before,
.device-stage.image-device-stage::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  z-index: -1;
}

.device-stage.image-device-stage::before {
  width: 74%;
  height: 34%;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -45%);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.05), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(34px);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.device-stage.image-device-stage .device-showcase-image {
  display: block !important;
  width: min(100%, 1460px) !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  object-position: center center !important;
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 20px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.46))
    drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18)) !important;
}

/* Remove old device card styling effects when image stage is active */
.image-device-stage .device,
.image-device-stage .desktop-device,
.image-device-stage .tablet-device,
.image-device-stage .mobile-device {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .device-stage.image-device-stage {
    margin-top: 72px !important;
    padding: 0 10px !important;
  }

  .device-stage.image-device-stage .device-showcase-image {
    width: 108% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .device-stage.image-device-stage {
    margin-top: 56px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .device-stage.image-device-stage .device-showcase-image {
    width: 128% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
  }
}


/* FINAL HERO SHIMMER TIMING + HOVER UPDATE */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim {
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    text-shadow 0.35s ease,
    letter-spacing 0.35s ease !important;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: default;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.025) !important;
  letter-spacing: -3.1px !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20),
    0 0 46px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.22),
    0 0 66px rgba(155, 108, 255, 0.20),
    0 32px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.62) !important;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      110deg,
      transparent 0%,
      transparent 28%,
      rgba(155, 108, 255, 0.10) 36%,
      rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.70) 46%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50) 50%,
      rgba(155, 108, 255, 0.56) 56%,
      rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.30) 62%,
      transparent 74%,
      transparent 100%
    ) !important;
  background-size: 300% 100% !important;
  animation: apexHeroClaimShimmerSlow 7.8s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line::after {
  animation-duration: 5.8s !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

@keyframes apexHeroClaimShimmerSlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 170% 0;
    opacity: 0.22;
  }

  12% {
    opacity: 0.95;
  }

  55% {
    background-position: -95% 0;
    opacity: 0.90;
  }

  68% {
    background-position: -95% 0;
    opacity: 0.30;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: -95% 0;
    opacity: 0.30;
  }
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before {
  transition:
    opacity 0.35s ease,
    width 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before {
  width: 72% !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 28px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.70),
    0 0 52px rgba(155, 108, 255, 0.26) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.012) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1.8px !important;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 0.38 !important;
    background-position: 50% 0 !important;
  }
}


/* FINAL HERO GREEN FLASH - refined, slower, elegant */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim {
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    text-shadow 0.35s ease,
    letter-spacing 0.35s ease !important;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: default;
}

/* Normal state: white text, elegant depth, not overexposed */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim {
  text-shadow:
    0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10),
    0 18px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) !important;
}

/* Hover: comes forward, but glow stays controlled */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.022) !important;
  letter-spacing: -3.15px !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13),
    0 0 20px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.10),
    0 24px 72px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.62) !important;
}

/* Visible blue/violet flash moving over the white letters */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after {
  content: attr(data-text) !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      105deg,
      transparent 0%,
      transparent 33%,
      rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) 40%,
      rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.82) 47%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62) 50%,
      rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.72) 53%,
      rgba(155, 108, 255, 0.28) 60%,
      transparent 70%,
      transparent 100%
    ) !important;
  background-size: 340% 100% !important;
  background-position: 180% 0 !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  animation: apexGreenFlashElegant 9.2s cubic-bezier(0.42, 0, 0.18, 1) infinite !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  opacity: 0.92 !important;
}

/* On hover the text comes forward, but the flash itself becomes slightly cleaner */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      105deg,
      transparent 0%,
      transparent 34%,
      rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06) 41%,
      rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.68) 48%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48) 50%,
      rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.58) 53%,
      rgba(155, 108, 255, 0.18) 60%,
      transparent 71%,
      transparent 100%
    ) !important;
  animation-duration: 8.2s !important;
  opacity: 0.88 !important;
}

/* Underline glow: elegant, not blown out */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.78), transparent) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 16px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.38),
    0 0 28px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) !important;
  opacity: 0.68 !important;
  transition:
    opacity 0.35s ease,
    width 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before {
  width: 68% !important;
  opacity: 0.86 !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 18px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.42),
    0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.14) !important;
}

/* Slow movement + short visible pause before restart */
@keyframes apexGreenFlashElegant {
  0% {
    background-position: 185% 0;
    opacity: 0.24;
  }

  10% {
    opacity: 0.92;
  }

  58% {
    background-position: -95% 0;
    opacity: 0.92;
  }

  72% {
    background-position: -95% 0;
    opacity: 0.30;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: -95% 0;
    opacity: 0.30;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.012) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1.8px !important;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 0.42 !important;
    background-position: 50% 0 !important;
  }
}


/* FINAL: constant violet shimmer, hover only lifts text */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim {
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    letter-spacing 0.35s ease !important;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: default;
  text-shadow:
    0 -1px 1px rgba(220, 235, 255, 0.60),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 20, 0.65),
    0 0 28px rgba(200, 220, 255, 0.08),
    0 22px 68px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58) !important;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.022) !important;
  letter-spacing: -3.15px !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 -1px 1px rgba(220, 235, 255, 0.75),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 20, 0.70),
    0 0 32px rgba(200, 220, 255, 0.14),
    0 22px 68px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.62) !important;
}

/* Platin-Reflektion: zwei versetzt laufende Lichtreflexe */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after,
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line::after {
  content: attr(data-text) !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    transparent            0%,
    transparent            14%,
    rgba(180,195,210,0.15) 17%,
    rgba(235,245,255,0.55) 20%,
    rgba(255,255,255,1.00) 22%,
    rgba(235,245,255,0.55) 24%,
    rgba(180,195,210,0.12) 27%,
    transparent            30%,
    transparent            42%,
    rgba(180,195,210,0.10) 45%,
    rgba(220,235,248,0.40) 48%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.82) 50%,
    rgba(220,235,248,0.38) 52%,
    rgba(180,195,210,0.08) 55%,
    transparent            58%,
    transparent            100%
  ) !important;
  background-size: 380% 100% !important;
  background-position: 200% 0 !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  animation: platinumSheen 3.8s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.05, 0.55, 0.95) infinite !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

@keyframes platinumSheen {
  0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }
  70%  { background-position: -80% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -80% 0; }
}

/* Underline stays the same on hover */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before,
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before {
  width: 62% !important;
  opacity: 0.72 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.78), transparent) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 16px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.36),
    0 0 28px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.10) !important;
}

/* Slow visible sweep + short pause before restart */
@keyframes apexGreenFlashConstant {
  0% {
    background-position: 185% 0;
    opacity: 0.18;
  }

  8% {
    opacity: 0.95;
  }

  58% {
    background-position: -95% 0;
    opacity: 0.95;
  }

  72% {
    background-position: -95% 0;
    opacity: 0.24;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: -95% 0;
    opacity: 0.24;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.012) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1.8px !important;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after,
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line::after {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 0.38 !important;
    background-position: 50% 0 !important;
  }
}


/* FINAL HERO EFFECT: constant elegant violet light sweep */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim {
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    letter-spacing 0.35s ease !important;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: default;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10),
    0 22px 68px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58) !important;
}

/* Hover changes ONLY the physical lift, not the shimmer/glow */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.022) !important;
  letter-spacing: -3.15px !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10),
    0 22px 68px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58) !important;
}

/* neutralized — platinum rule below takes over */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after,
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line::after {
  animation: none !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
}

/* Underline remains stable; no hover change */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before,
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before {
  width: 62% !important;
  opacity: 0.72 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.90), transparent) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 16px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.40),
    0 0 26px rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.20) !important;
}

/* Long, continuous left-to-right light reflection */
@keyframes apexGreenLightSweep {
  0% {
    background-position: 190% 0;
    opacity: 0.34;
  }

  10% {
    opacity: 0.95;
  }

  70% {
    background-position: -130% 0;
    opacity: 0.95;
  }

  82% {
    background-position: -130% 0;
    opacity: 0.34;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: -130% 0;
    opacity: 0.34;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.012) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1.8px !important;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after,
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line::after {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 0.42 !important;
    background-position: 50% 0 !important;
  }
}


/* FINAL REAL MOVING GREEN SHINE
   - always animated
   - hover only lifts the text
   - no hover glow change
*/
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim {
  position: relative !important;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    letter-spacing 0.35s ease !important;
  transform-style: preserve-3d !important;
  cursor: default !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10),
    0 22px 68px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58) !important;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.022) !important;
  letter-spacing: -3.15px !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10),
    0 22px 68px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58) !important;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line {
  position: relative !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  color: #c8ccd8 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  isolation: isolate !important;
}

/* PLATIN-REFLEKTION — finale, aktive Regel */
/* Platin-Metalloptik: Text wird silber, Licht sweept darüber */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after,
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line::after {
  content: attr(data-text) !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  z-index: 4 !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    #c8cdd8    0%,
    #e8ecf4   15%,
    #7a8898   28%,
    #ffffff   40%,
    #b0b8c8   50%,
    #ffffff   60%,
    #8090a8   72%,
    #e0e4ee   85%,
    #c8cdd8  100%
  ) !important;
  background-size: 250% 100% !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  animation: silverRoll 5s linear infinite !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

@keyframes silverRoll {
  0%   { background-position: 150% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -150% 0; }
}

/* stable underline */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before,
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before {
  width: 62% !important;
  opacity: 0.72 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.90), transparent) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 16px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.40),
    0 0 26px rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.20) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.012) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1.8px !important;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after,
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line::after {
    animation: none !important;
    background-position: 50% 0 !important;
    opacity: 0.45 !important;
  }
}


/* FINAL HERO + PROJECT IMAGES */
.device-stage.image-device-stage.apex-hero-image-stage {
  width: min(1500px, 100%) !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: unset !important;
  margin: 70px auto 0 !important;
  padding: 0 10px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transform: none !important;
  perspective: none !important;
}

.apex-hero-mockup-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  isolation: isolate !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.apex-hero-mockup-wrap::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  top: 42% !important;
  width: 84% !important;
  height: 38% !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 42% 46%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 64% 58%, rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.38), transparent 64%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.30), transparent 76%) !important;
  filter: blur(62px) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
}

.apex-hero-mockup-wrap::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

.apex-hero-mockup-image {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  display: block !important;
  width: min(100%, 1320px) !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
  opacity: 0.99 !important;
  -webkit-mask-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center,
      rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,1) 48%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.97) 58%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 68%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.68) 78%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.42) 88%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 95%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 98%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to right,
      rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 4%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.22) 8%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 14%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 20%,
      rgba(0,0,0,1) 26%,
      rgba(0,0,0,1) 74%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 80%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 86%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.22) 92%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 96%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 4%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.22) 8%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 14%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 20%,
      rgba(0,0,0,1) 26%,
      rgba(0,0,0,1) 74%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 80%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 86%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.22) 92%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 96%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  mask-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center,
      rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,1) 48%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.97) 58%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 68%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.68) 78%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.42) 88%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 95%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 98%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to right,
      rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 4%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.22) 8%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 14%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 20%,
      rgba(0,0,0,1) 26%,
      rgba(0,0,0,1) 74%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 80%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 86%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.22) 92%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 96%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 4%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.22) 8%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 14%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 20%,
      rgba(0,0,0,1) 26%,
      rgba(0,0,0,1) 74%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 80%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 86%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.22) 92%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 96%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
  mask-composite: intersect;
}

.apex-hero-quote-block {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 18px auto 0 !important;
  padding: 0 18px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.apex-quote-inner {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: max-content !important;
  max-width: 96vw !important;
}

.apex-hero-quote-line {
  margin: 0 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: inherit !important;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.9vw, 34px) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.18 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.apex-hero-quote-underline {
  display: block !important;
  width: calc(100% + 90px) !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
  margin-left: -45px !important;
  margin-right: -45px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  line-height: 0 !important;
}

.apex-hero-quote-underline::before,
.apex-hero-quote-underline::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

.apex-hero-quote-underline svg {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  display: block !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.showcase-preview {
  min-height: 430px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.apex-project-image-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
  width: min(720px, 100%) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.apex-project-image-wrap::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  top: 55% !important;
  width: 78% !important;
  height: 48% !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 45% 45%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.24), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 60% 60%, rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.06), transparent 34%) !important;
  filter: blur(34px) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.apex-project-image {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 720px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
  border-radius: 28px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .apex-hero-mockup-image {
    width: 112% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
  }

  .apex-project-image {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .apex-hero-quote-line {
    white-space: normal !important;
    font-size: clamp(18px, 4.4vw, 28px) !important;
  }

  .apex-quote-inner {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .apex-hero-quote-underline {
    width: 92% !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .apex-hero-mockup-image {
    width: 128% !important;
  }
}


/* FINAL SESSION UPDATE: spacing, underline breathing, hero CTA glass */
.device-stage.image-device-stage.apex-hero-image-stage {
  margin-top: 150px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .device-stage.image-device-stage.apex-hero-image-stage {
    margin-top: 90px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .device-stage.image-device-stage.apex-hero-image-stage {
    margin-top: 70px !important;
  }
}

/* Slow subtle breathing animation for quote underline */
.apex-hero-quote-underline svg {
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.apex-hero-quote-underline path {
  transform-origin: center center !important;
  animation: apexUnderlineBreathSlow 8.5s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}

@keyframes apexUnderlineBreathSlow {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 0.86;
    transform: scaleY(0.94);
    filter: brightness(0.94);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleY(1.10);
    filter: brightness(1.14);
  }
}

/* Hero CTA: long glass/lacquer reflection, no arrow */
.hero-actions .btn-primary {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  isolation: isolate !important;

  padding: 18px 82px !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;

  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;

  transition:
    transform 0.25s ease,
    filter 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}

.hero-actions .btn-primary::before,
.hero-actions .btn-primary::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

.apex-button-label {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.apex-button-glass {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 2px 4px auto 4px !important;
  height: 48% !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;

  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.20),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.04),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.00)
  ) !important;

  opacity: 0.55 !important;
}

.apex-button-sunshine {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -120% !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 36% !important;
  height: 340% !important;
  z-index: 4 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;

  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    transparent 0%,
    transparent 34%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.00) 42%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.92) 49%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.30) 56%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.00) 66%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;

  transform: translateX(-300%) rotate(18deg) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  filter: blur(0.2px) !important;
  mix-blend-mode: screen !important;

  animation: apexButtonSunshine 5.8s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}

.hero-actions .btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.018) !important;
  filter: brightness(1.06) !important;
}

.hero-actions .btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.99) !important;
  filter: brightness(1.10) !important;
}

@keyframes apexButtonSunshine {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-300%) rotate(18deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  18% {
    transform: translateX(-300%) rotate(18deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  26% {
    opacity: 0.95;
  }

  40% {
    transform: translateX(360%) rotate(18deg);
    opacity: 0.95;
  }

  48% {
    transform: translateX(360%) rotate(18deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(360%) rotate(18deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-actions .btn-primary {
    padding: 15px 52px !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
  }
}


/* FINAL SERVICES SECTION - MODERN QUESTION LAYOUT */
#leistungen.services-section,
.services-section#leistungen {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

#leistungen-heading {
  scroll-margin-top: 380px;
}

#ablauf {
  scroll-margin-top: 200px;
}

#projekt {
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

#projektcheck {
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.apex-services-head {
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 1500px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 58px !important;
  perspective: 900px !important;
}

.apex-services-question-kicker {
  margin: 0 0 18px !important;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5.2vw, 92px) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  line-height: 0.95 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #7DD4FC 0%, #c8ecfc 50%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-
}

.apex-services-head h2 {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 1500px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 20px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.25vw, 58px) !important;
  line-height: 1.04 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.055em !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #7DD4FC 0%, #c8ecfc 50%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.apex-services-subline {
  margin: 22px auto 0 !important;
  color: #1A35CC !important;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.9vw, 34px) !important;
  font-weight: 850 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #7DD4FC 0%, #c8ecfc 50%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #1A35CC !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.apex-repeat-roll-item {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) rotateX(0deg) scale(1) !important;
  filter: blur(0) !important;
  will-change: transform, filter, opacity !important;
}

.apex-repeat-roll-item.apex-roll-now {
  animation: apexRepeatRollIn 0.82s ease both !important;
}

@keyframes apexRepeatRollIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.25;
    transform: translateY(36px) rotateX(9deg) scale(0.975);
    filter: blur(9px);
  }

  55% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-3px) rotateX(0deg) scale(1.006);
    filter: blur(0);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) rotateX(0deg) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.apex-services-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 26px !important;
}

.apex-service-card {
  position: relative !important;
  min-height: 435px !important;
  padding: 58px 48px 54px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;

  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(56,189,248,0.32), rgba(10,60,120,0.22)),
    rgba(56,189,248,0.16) !important;

  border: 1px solid rgba(56,189,248,0.38) !important;

  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10),
    0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.20) !important;

  transition:
    transform 0.28s ease,
    border-color 0.28s ease,
    box-shadow 0.28s ease,
    background 0.28s ease !important;
}

.apex-service-card::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: -40% -25% auto -25% !important;
  height: 85% !important;
  background:
    none !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  filter: blur(18px) !important;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
}

.apex-service-card::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  border-radius: inherit !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 34%, rgba(255,255,255,0.03)) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.apex-service-card h3,
.apex-service-card p {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.apex-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.85) !important;

  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(56,189,248,0.38), rgba(10,60,120,0.25)),
    rgba(56,189,248,0.18) !important;

  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12),
    0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.28),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.22),
    0 0 38px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.20) !important;
}

.apex-service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.apex-service-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 18px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 2.2vw, 40px) !important;
  line-height: 1.02 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em !important;
}

.apex-service-card p {
  margin: 0 !important;
  max-width: 340px !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.76) !important;
  font-size: 19px !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .apex-services-head h2 {
    white-space: normal !important;
    max-width: 980px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .apex-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .apex-service-card {
    min-height: auto !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .apex-services-question-kicker {
    font-size: clamp(42px, 11vw, 68px) !important;
  }

  .apex-services-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 46px) !important;
  }
}


/* FINAL SERVICES PROGRESS STACK EFFECT */
.apex-services-head {
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 1500px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 58px !important;
  perspective: 900px !important;
}

.apex-services-question-kicker {
  margin: 0 0 18px !important;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5.2vw, 92px) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  line-height: 0.95 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #7DD4FC 0%, #c8ecfc 50%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-
}

.apex-services-head h2 {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 1500px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 20px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.25vw, 58px) !important;
  line-height: 1.04 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.055em !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #7DD4FC 0%, #c8ecfc 50%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.apex-services-subline {
  margin: 22px auto 0 !important;
  color: #1A35CC !important;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.9vw, 34px) !important;
  font-weight: 850 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #7DD4FC 0%, #c8ecfc 50%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #1A35CC !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.apex-progress-line {
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter !important;
  transform-origin: center center !important;
  transition:
    transform 0.18s linear,
    opacity 0.18s linear,
    filter 0.18s linear,
    color 0.18s linear !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .apex-services-head h2 {
    white-space: normal !important;
    max-width: 980px !important;
  }
}


/* FINAL MARCO BAUER SECTION + PHOTO FRAME */
#marco.person-section {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  margin-top: 200px !important;
}

#marco .person-card,
#marco .apex-marco-card {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr !important;
  gap: 72px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

#marco .person-image-placeholder,
#marco .apex-marco-image-placeholder {
  position: relative !important;
  min-height: 460px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

#marco .person-image-placeholder::before,
#marco .person-image-placeholder::after,
#marco .apex-marco-image-placeholder::before,
#marco .apex-marco-image-placeholder::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

#marco .apex-photo-frame {
  position: relative !important;
  width: min(100%, 500px) !important;
  max-width: 500px !important;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  padding: 12px !important;
  border-radius: 32px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;

  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0.015)),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(8,28,70,0.68), rgba(5,8,18,0.94)) !important;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;

  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06),
    0 26px 78px rgba(0,0,0,0.34),
    0 0 42px rgba(56,189,248,0.08) !important;
}

#marco .apex-marco-photo {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  min-height: unset !important;

  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center center !important;

  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;

  filter:
    saturate(0.88)
    contrast(0.95)
    brightness(0.88)
    hue-rotate(4deg) !important;
}

#marco .apex-photo-frame::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 12px !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
      transparent 0%,
      transparent 54%,
      rgba(5,8,18,0.18) 76%,
      rgba(5,8,18,0.46) 100%) !important;
}

#marco .person-content,
#marco .apex-marco-content {
  max-width: 820px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

#marco .apex-marco-kicker,
#marco .person-content .section-kicker {
  margin: 0 0 16px !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

#marco .person-content h2 {
  margin: 0 0 26px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 4.6vw, 84px) !important;
  line-height: 0.95 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
}

#marco .person-content p:not(.section-kicker) {
  margin: 0 !important;
  max-width: 820px !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72) !important;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.15vw, 21px) !important;
  line-height: 1.58 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  #marco .person-card,
  #marco .apex-marco-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
  }

  #marco .person-content,
  #marco .apex-marco-content {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  #marco .apex-photo-frame {
    max-width: 420px !important;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   PROCESS SECTION — gleicher Style wie Services
   ========================================================= */

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

.process-section .section-kicker {
  margin: 0 0 18px !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92) !important;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5.2vw, 92px) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  line-height: 0.95 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.process-section > h2 {
  display: block !important;
  max-width: 1500px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 58px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.25vw, 58px) !important;
  line-height: 1.04 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.055em !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.process-step {
  min-height: 435px !important;
  padding: 48px 36px !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, background 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease !important;
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
}

.process-step span {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.process-step h3 {
  margin: 0 0 16px !important;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 1.8vw, 30px) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO LINES — grün nach lila, laufen zum Logo hin
   ========================================================= */

.hero::before,
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 28%;
  height: 1px;
  width: 42%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: heroLinePulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Linie von links */
.hero::before {
  left: 0;
  transform-origin: left center;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.70) 0%,
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.50) 40%,
    rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.30) 75%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/* Linie von rechts */
.hero::after {
  right: 0;
  transform-origin: right center;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to left,
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.70) 0%,
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.50) 40%,
    rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.30) 75%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

@keyframes heroLinePulse {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
  25%  { opacity: 1; transform: scaleX(1); }
  75%  { opacity: 0.8; transform: scaleX(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(1); }
}


/* =========================================================
   APEX UPDATE: PROCESS HEADLINE + PROCESS CARDS + MARCO SNAKE BORDER
   Added by ChatGPT - May 28, 2026
   ========================================================= */

/* Zusammenarbeit headline: same large scroll-style look as services headline */
.process-section {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.process-section > .section-kicker {
  margin: 0 0 18px !important;
  color: #1A35CC !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #1A35CC !important;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5.2vw, 92px) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  line-height: 0.95 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #7DD4FC 0%, #c8ecfc 50%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  text-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.40) !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
}

.process-section > h2 {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 1500px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 58px !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42) !important;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.25vw, 58px) !important;
  line-height: 1.04 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.055em !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #7DD4FC 0%, #c8ecfc 50%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  text-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.40) !important;
}

.process-section .apex-process-progress-line {
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter, color, text-shadow !important;
  transform-origin: center center !important;
  transition:
    transform 0.10s linear,
    opacity 0.10s linear,
    filter 0.10s linear,
    color 0.10s linear,
    text-shadow 0.10s linear !important;
}

/* Zusammenarbeit cards: same lighter purple glass style as service cards */
.process-section .process-grid {
  margin-top: 58px !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 26px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.process-section .process-step {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  min-height: 435px !important;
  padding: 58px 48px 54px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  
  
  
  transition:
    transform 0.28s ease,
    border-color 0.28s ease,
    box-shadow 0.28s ease,
    background 0.28s ease !important;
}

.process-section .process-step::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: -40% -25% auto -25% !important;
  height: 85% !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  filter: blur(18px) !important;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
}

.process-section .process-step::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  border-radius: inherit !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Remove old process numbers */
.process-section .process-step span {
  display: none !important;
}

.process-section .process-step h3,
.process-section .process-step p {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.process-section .process-step h3 {
  margin: 0 0 18px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 2.2vw, 40px) !important;
  line-height: 1.02 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
}

.process-section .process-step p {
  margin: 0 !important;
  max-width: 340px !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.76) !important;
  font-size: 19px !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.process-section .process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.85) !important;
}

.process-section .process-step:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Marco Bauer card: one-time double shimmer border on hover */
.apex-marco-card {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.apex-marco-snake-svg {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 50 !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.apex-marco-card.apex-snake-running .apex-marco-snake-svg {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.apex-marco-snake-line {
  fill: none !important;
  stroke: rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.82) !important;
  stroke-width: 0.9 !important;
  stroke-linecap: round !important;
  stroke-linejoin: round !important;
  vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke !important;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.48))
    drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.16)) !important;
  animation-name: none !important;
}

.apex-marco-card.apex-snake-running .apex-marco-snake-a {
  animation: apexMarcoSnakeHalfTurnA 3.9s linear 1 forwards !important;
}

.apex-marco-card.apex-snake-running .apex-marco-snake-b {
  animation: apexMarcoSnakeHalfTurnB 3.9s linear 1 forwards !important;
}

.apex-marco-card.apex-snake-running {
  border-color: rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.18) !important;
}

@keyframes apexMarcoSnakeHalfTurnA {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  to { stroke-dashoffset: calc(-0.5 * var(--apex-marco-path-length)); }
}

@keyframes apexMarcoSnakeHalfTurnB {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: calc(-1 * var(--apex-marco-half-path-length)); }
  to { stroke-dashoffset: calc(-1 * var(--apex-marco-path-length)); }
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .process-section > h2 {
    white-space: normal !important;
    max-width: 980px !important;
  }

  .process-section .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .process-section > .section-kicker {
    font-size: clamp(42px, 11vw, 68px) !important;
  }

  .process-section > h2 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 46px) !important;
  }

  .process-section .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .process-section .process-step {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 38px 36px 34px !important;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   APEX FINAL OVERRIDE — NO YELLOW/GREEN GLOW
   Replaces old BAFA/yellow glow language with logo colors.
   Logo colors used: #0007FE, #0EA5E9, #38BDF8, #7DD4FC
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --apex-logo-blue: #0007FE;
  --apex-logo-purple: #0EA5E9;
  --apex-logo-violet: #7DD4FC;
  --apex-logo-soft: rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.28);
}

.site-header .main-nav a:hover,
.main-nav a:hover,
.section-kicker,
.hero-kicker,
.apex-services-question-kicker,
.apex-marco-kicker,
.process-step span,
.impact-points span,
.device-content span,
.preview-content span {
  color: var(--apex-logo-violet) !important;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim,
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover {
  text-shadow:
    0 0 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
    0 0 38px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.14),
    0 26px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58) !important;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after,
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line::after {
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    transparent       0%,
    transparent      35%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.0)  40%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 48%,
    rgba(220,230,255,0.35) 52%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.0)  58%,
    transparent      65%,
    transparent     100%
  ) !important;
  background-size: 300% 100% !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  animation: silverSweep 4s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

@keyframes silverSweep {
  0%   { background-position: 160% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -160% 0; }
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before,
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line:last-child::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.82), rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.52), transparent) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 14px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.32),
    0 0 24px rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.16) !important;
}

.apex-hero-quote-underline path {
  fill: var(--apex-logo-violet) !important;
}

.apex-hero-quote-underline {
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.34))
    drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.12)) !important;
}

.device-stage.image-device-stage::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.16), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.055), transparent 72%) !important;
}

.device-stage.image-device-stage::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.08), transparent 68%) !important;
}

.apex-button-sunshine {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.40), transparent) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Service and process cards: blue border + logo-color glow */
.apex-service-card,
.process-step {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, background 0.28s ease !important;
}

.apex-service-card::before,
.process-step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

.apex-service-card > *,
.process-step > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.apex-service-card:hover,
.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.95) !important;
}

.apex-service-card:hover::before,
.process-step:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.apex-service-card:hover h3,
.process-step:hover h3 {
  text-shadow:
    0 0 16px rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.46),
    0 0 28px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.18) !important;
}

/* Cursor/trail without yellow or green */
.apex-cursor-glow {
  border-color: var(--apex-logo-violet) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.26),
    0 0 20px rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.12) !important;
}

.apex-cursor-glow.is-hovering {
  border-color: var(--apex-logo-blue) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 18px rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.36),
    0 0 28px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.16) !important;
}

.apex-light-trail-dot.green {
  background: var(--apex-logo-blue) !important;
  opacity: 0.50 !important;
}

.apex-light-trail-dot.purple {
  background: var(--apex-logo-violet) !important;
}

/* =========================================================
   FINAL FIX: Process cards use the exact same hover effect
   as the service cards, without changing the process headline.
   Applies only to: Kennenlernen / Konzept & Struktur /
   Design & Umsetzung / Übergabe.
   ========================================================= */
.process-section .process-grid .process-step {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition:
    transform 0.28s ease,
    border-color 0.28s ease,
    box-shadow 0.28s ease,
    background 0.28s ease !important;
}

.process-section .process-grid .process-step::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: -2px !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  border-radius: inherit !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
}

.process-section .process-grid .process-step > * {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.process-section .process-grid .process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.95) !important;
}

.process-section .process-grid .process-step:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.process-section .process-grid .process-step:hover h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 16px rgba(0, 7, 254, 0.46),
    0 0 28px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.18) !important;
}

.process-section .process-grid .process-step:hover p {
  color: rgba(235, 239, 255, 0.90) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .process-section .process-grid .process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  }
}

/* Squiggle animation under "können wir für Sie tun" */
.apex-subline-squiggle {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -10px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: visible;
}

.apex-subline-squiggle path {
  stroke-dasharray: 700;
  stroke-dashoffset: 700;
  animation: apexSquiggleIn 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.6s forwards,
             apexSquiggleOut 0.8s ease-in 3.4s forwards;
}

@keyframes apexSquiggleIn {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

@keyframes apexSquiggleOut {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -700; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Lens underline — grows from center, retracts */
.apex-subline-squiggle {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -8px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: visible;
}

.apex-lens-path {
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  animation: apexLensIn 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.5s forwards,
             apexLensOut 0.5s ease-in 3.0s forwards;
}

@keyframes apexLensIn {
  to { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

@keyframes apexLensOut {
  to { transform: scaleX(0); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Lens underline v2 — single ellipse, slower */
.apex-lens-path {
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  animation: apexLensIn2 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.6s forwards,
             apexLensOut2 1.2s ease-in-out 4.5s forwards !important;
}

@keyframes apexLensIn2 {
  to { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

@keyframes apexLensOut2 {
  to { transform: scaleX(0); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Lens underline v3 — mostly visible, briefly retracts, loops slowly */
.apex-lens-path {
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: apexLensLoop 8s ease-in-out 1s infinite !important;
}

@keyframes apexLensLoop {
  0%   { transform: scaleX(0); opacity: 0; }
  12%  { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 0.9; }
  75%  { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 0.9; }
  88%  { transform: scaleX(0); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scaleX(0); opacity: 0; }
}

.process-section > .section-kicker,
.process-section .section-kicker {
  color: #1A35CC !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #1A35CC !important;
}

.apex-services-subline {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Showcase section — glowing top & bottom borders, dark marine interior */
#projekt {
  position: relative;
  background: #060b1a !important;
  isolation: isolate;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0px,
    black 100px,
    black calc(100% - 100px),
    transparent 100%
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0px,
    black 100px,
    black calc(100% - 100px),
    transparent 100%
  );
}

#projekt::before,
#projekt::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 220px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Top glow — light strip radiating inward downward */
#projekt::before {
  top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.50) 0%,
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.20) 30%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px 8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20);
}

/* Bottom glow — light strip radiating inward upward */
#projekt::after {
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.50) 0%,
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.20) 30%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px 8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20);
}

#projekt > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Showcase — subtiler Übergang, kaum sichtbar */
#projekt::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(40, 60, 180, 0.18) 0%,
    rgba(20, 40, 140, 0.06) 40%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

#projekt::after {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(40, 60, 180, 0.18) 0%,
    rgba(20, 40, 140, 0.06) 40%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Showcase — weiches Leuchten, keine harten Kanten */
#projekt {
  background: transparent !important;
}

#projekt::before {
  height: 70% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) 0%,
    rgba(40, 100, 210, 0.12) 20%,
    rgba(30, 70, 180, 0.06) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

#projekt::after {
  height: 70% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) 0%,
    rgba(40, 100, 210, 0.12) 20%,
    rgba(30, 70, 180, 0.06) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Showcase — schmaler, einspaltiger Layout */
.showcase-section {
  display: block !important;
}

.showcase-inner {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.showcase-inner .showcase-preview {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Showcase — Lichtränder links und rechts statt oben/unten */
#projekt::before {
  top: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: auto !important;
  width: 55% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28) 0%,
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.14) 20%,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05) 45%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
}

#projekt::after {
  top: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  left: auto !important;
  width: 55% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to left,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28) 0%,
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.14) 20%,
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05) 45%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
}

/* Showcase — Text links, Bild rechts */
.showcase-section {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr !important;
  gap: 60px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

/* Showcase — größer */
#projekt.section {
  padding-top: 120px !important;
  padding-bottom: 120px !important;
}

#projekt .showcase-section {
  gap: 80px !important;
}

#projekt h2 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 72px) !important;
}

#projekt .apex-project-image {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

/* Showcase — 50% größer */
#projekt.section {
  padding-top: 180px !important;
  padding-bottom: 180px !important;
}

.showcase-section {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr !important;
  gap: 100px !important;
}

#projekt h2 {
  font-size: clamp(54px, 6.5vw, 108px) !important;
}

#projekt .section-kicker {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 26px) !important;
}

#projekt p {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.6vw, 28px) !important;
}

/* Showcase — nur Bild 50% größer, Text wie .section h2 Standard */
#projekt h2 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 64px) !important;
}

#projekt .section-kicker {
  font-size: inherit !important;
}

#projekt p {
  font-size: inherit !important;
}

#projekt .apex-project-image-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.5);
  transform-origin: center center;
}

/* Showcase — blaues Zentrum + weiche Übergänge oben/unten */
#projekt {
  background: #060b1a !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

#projekt::before {
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 160px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #060714 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

#projekt::after {
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  top: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 160px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #060714 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Showcase — eisblauer Seitenschein */
#projekt {
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right,
      rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.27) 0%,
      rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12) 20%,
      transparent 45%
    ),
    linear-gradient(to left,
      rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.27) 0%,
      rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12) 20%,
      transparent 45%
    ),
    #060b1a !important;
}

#projekt::before {
  top: 0 !important; left: 0 !important; right: 0 !important; bottom: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 180px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #060714 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

#projekt::after {
  bottom: 0 !important; left: 0 !important; right: 0 !important; top: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 180px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #060714 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}


/* Mockup-Bild: dunkler Hintergrund via blend-mode unsichtbar machen */
.apex-project-image {
  mix-blend-mode: screen !important;
}

.apex-project-image {
  mix-blend-mode: normal !important;
}

/* Mockup-Bild: untere Kante sanft ausblenden */
.apex-project-image {
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 55%, transparent 100%) !important;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 55%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

/* Service-Karten & Prozess-Karten — dunkles Eisblau, edler */
.apex-service-card,
.process-step {
}

.apex-service-card,
.process-step {
}

.apex-service-card:hover,
.process-step:hover {
}

.apex-service-card,
.process-step {
}

.apex-service-card,
.process-step {
}

article.apex-service-card,
.process-section .process-step,
.process-grid .process-step {
}

article.apex-service-card:hover,
.process-section .process-step:hover,
.process-grid .process-step:hover {
}

/* ── Services Headline: eleganter Eisblau-Marineblau Shimmer ── */
.services-section h2 {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #ffffff    0%,
    #a8d8f0   20%,
    #7DD4FC   38%,
    #ffffff   50%,
    #38BDF8   68%,
    #0ea5e9   85%,
    #ffffff  100%
  ) !important;
  background-size: 250% 100% !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  animation: apexServicesTitleShimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

@keyframes apexServicesTitleShimmer {
  0%   { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position:   0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* Kicker: Eisblau mit zartem Glühen */
.apex-services-question-kicker {
  -webkit-text-fill-
}

/* Services h2: statisch, Eisblau oben → Weiß unten */
.services-section h2 {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    #7DD4FC 0%,
    #b8e8fc 40%,
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
  background-size: 100% 100% !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  animation: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Services h2 FINAL — Eisblau → Weiß von oben nach unten */
.apex-services-head h2 {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #7DD4FC 0%, #c8ecfc 50%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  animation: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Gesamter Textblock: Eisblau oben → Weiß unten als ein Übergang */
.apex-services-question-kicker {
  -webkit-text-fill-
}

.apex-services-head h2 {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #b8e8fc 0%, #ddf2fe 60%, #f0faff 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  animation: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.apex-services-subline {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Was brauchen Sie? — kein Blau mehr */
.apex-services-question-kicker {
  -webkit-text-fill-
}

/* Was brauchen Sie? — sauber Eisblau, keine Überschreibungen */
.apex-services-question-kicker {
  color: #7DD4FC !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #7DD4FC !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(125,212,252,0.28) !important;
}

/* Sanfter Übergang: Eisblau → fast Weiß → Weiß */
.apex-services-question-kicker {
  color: #7DD4FC !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #7DD4FC !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.apex-services-head h2 {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #d6f0fc 0%, #eef8fe 60%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  animation: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.apex-services-subline {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Marco Bauer — kein Lila mehr, dunkelblau + eisblau */
#marco .apex-photo-frame {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0.015)),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(8, 28, 70, 0.80), rgba(4, 10, 30, 0.96)) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20) !important;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.08),
    0 26px 78px rgba(0,0,0,0.38),
    0 0 50px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) !important;
}

#marco .apex-marco-kicker,
#marco .person-content .section-kicker {
  color: #7DD4FC !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #7DD4FC !important;
}

/* "Mehr erfahren" — Glas-Button, edel dunkelblau + eisblau */
.hero-actions .btn-primary {
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      160deg,
      rgba(20, 60, 130, 0.55) 0%,
      rgba(8, 22, 60, 0.75) 100%
    ) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.45) !important;
  color: #e8f6ff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #e8f6ff !important;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.18),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20),
    0 8px 32px rgba(8, 22, 60, 0.45),
    0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(125,212,252,0.18) !important;
}

.hero-actions .btn-primary:hover {
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      160deg,
      rgba(30, 90, 170, 0.65) 0%,
      rgba(10, 30, 80, 0.85) 100%
    ) !important;
  border-color: rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.75) !important;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.28),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20),
    0 12px 40px rgba(8, 22, 60, 0.55),
    0 0 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Projekt-Check & Kontakt Buttons — gleicher Glas-Style */
.project-check-promo .btn-primary,
.contact-section .btn-primary {
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      160deg,
      rgba(20, 60, 130, 0.55) 0%,
      rgba(8, 22, 60, 0.75) 100%
    ) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.45) !important;
  color: #e8f6ff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #e8f6ff !important;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.18),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20),
    0 8px 32px rgba(8, 22, 60, 0.45),
    0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(125,212,252,0.18) !important;
}

.project-check-promo .btn-primary:hover,
.contact-section .btn-primary:hover {
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      160deg,
      rgba(30, 90, 170, 0.65) 0%,
      rgba(10, 30, 80, 0.85) 100%
    ) !important;
  border-color: rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.75) !important;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.28),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20),
    0 12px 40px rgba(8, 22, 60, 0.55),
    0 0 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Ihr Projekt Kicker — Farbe zurücksetzen */
.process-section > .section-kicker {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42) !important;
}

/* Projekt-Check — aufgehelltes Marineblau, eigener Raum */
#projektcheck {
  background:
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.10) !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

#projektcheck::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 180px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #060714 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
}

#projektcheck::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 180px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #060714 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
}

#projektcheck > * {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.apex-promo-timing {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.6vw, 28px) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #7DD4FC !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #7DD4FC !important;
  margin: 8px 0 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
}


.process-section .process-step::before {
  opacity: 0 !important;
}

.process-section .process-step::after {
}

.process-section .process-step,
.process-grid .process-step {
}

.process-section .process-step::before,
.process-section .process-step::after,
.process-grid .process-step::before,
.process-grid .process-step::after {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}

.process-section .process-step,
.process-grid .process-step {
}

.process-section .process-step::before,
.process-section .process-step::after,
.process-grid .process-step::before,
.process-grid .process-step::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.process-section .process-step:hover,
.process-grid .process-step:hover {
}

.process-section .process-step,
.process-grid .process-step,
article.process-step {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(56,140,210,0.28) 0%, rgba(20,70,140,0.35) 40%, rgba(8,22,60,0.80) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56,189,248,0.22) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(125,212,252,0.15), 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35) !important;
}
.process-section .process-step::before,
.process-section .process-step::after,
.process-grid .process-step::before,
.process-grid .process-step::after {
  display: none !important;
}
.process-section .process-step:hover,
.process-grid .process-step:hover,
article.process-step:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(100,200,255,0.30) 0%, rgba(30,100,180,0.32) 40%, rgba(8,22,60,0.80) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(125,212,252,0.55) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(125,212,252,0.20), 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.42), 0 0 40px rgba(56,189,248,0.22) !important;
}


/* Prozesskästen — identisch zu Service-Karten */
.process-section .process-step {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(56,140,210,0.28) 0%, rgba(20,70,140,0.35) 40%, rgba(8,22,60,0.80) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56,189,248,0.22) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(125,212,252,0.15), 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35) !important;
}
.process-section .process-step::before,
.process-section .process-step::after {
  display: none !important;
}
.process-section .process-step:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(100,200,255,0.30) 0%, rgba(30,100,180,0.32) 40%, rgba(8,22,60,0.80) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(125,212,252,0.55) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(125,212,252,0.20), 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.42), 0 0 40px rgba(56,189,248,0.22) !important;
}

/* Service-Karten & Prozesskästen — dunkelblau, eisblauer Rand + Hover-Glow */
article.apex-service-card,
.process-section .process-step {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(56,140,210,0.28) 0%, rgba(20,70,140,0.35) 40%, rgba(8,22,60,0.80) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56,189,248,0.22) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(125,212,252,0.15), 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35) !important;
}

article.apex-service-card:hover,
.process-section .process-step:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(100,200,255,0.30) 0%, rgba(30,100,180,0.32) 40%, rgba(8,22,60,0.80) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(125,212,252,0.55) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(125,212,252,0.20), 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.42), 0 0 40px rgba(56,189,248,0.22) !important;
}

/* Prozess-Hover: eisblauer Rand — schlägt alle älteren Regeln */
.process-section .process-grid .process-step:hover {
  border-color: rgba(125,212,252,0.55) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(100,200,255,0.30) 0%, rgba(30,100,180,0.32) 40%, rgba(8,22,60,0.80) 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(125,212,252,0.20), 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.42), 0 0 40px rgba(56,189,248,0.22) !important;
}

/* ── HERO TEXT FARBE – finale Überschreibung ── */
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line::after,
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim:hover .apex-shimmer-line::after {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

.hero-center .apex-shimmer-line,
.hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim .apex-shimmer-line {
  color: #c8ccd8 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
}








/* ============================================================
   MOBILE OPTIMIERUNG — max-width: 480px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

  /* Navigation */
  .site-header {
    top: 12px !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
  }

  .header-logo {
    height: 36px !important;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100svh !important;
    padding: 0 16px !important;
  }

  .hero-center {
    padding-top: 100px !important;
  }

  .hero-claim,
  .apex-seq-claim {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 10vw, 48px) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px !important;
    margin-top: 120px !important;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    margin-top: 24px !important;
  }

  .apex-hero-image-stage {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Sektionen */
  .section {
    padding: 60px 20px !important;
  }

  /* Services Grid */
  .apex-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .apex-services-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 8vw, 36px) !important;
  }

  /* Person Sektion */
  .person-card,
  .apex-marco-card {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .apex-marco-image-placeholder {
    margin: 0 auto 24px !important;
  }

  /* Ablauf Grid */
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  /* Portfolio */
  .showcase-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }

  #projekt h2 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 9vw, 42px) !important;
  }

  /* Projekt Check */
  .project-check-promo {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }

  .promo-card {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* Kontakt */
  .contact-buttons {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .btn-primary,
  .btn-secondary,
  .btn-whatsapp {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 300px !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .site-footer {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 40px 20px !important;
  }

  .footer-links {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  /* Schwebende Buttons */
  .apex-float-contact {
    bottom: 16px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
  }

  .apex-float-btn span {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .apex-float-btn {
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
  }

  /* WhatsApp & Mail Popup */
  .apex-wa-popup,
  .apex-mail-popup {
    right: 8px !important;
    left: 8px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    bottom: 80px !important;
  }

  /* Sektions-Überschriften */
  h2 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 8vw, 36px) !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   TABLET OPTIMIERUNG — max-width: 768px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .apex-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .showcase-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
  }

  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }

  .project-check-promo {
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .apex-marco-card {
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .site-footer {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .burger-menu { right: 0 !important; min-width: calc(100vw - 28px) !important; }
  .apex-hero-quote-block { display: none !important; }
}

/* ── Mobile Header Fix ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .site-header {
    top: 12px !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
  }

  .logo-image-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .header-logo {
    height: 32px !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }

  .main-nav {
    position: relative !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-end !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }

  .burger-wrap {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .burger-menu {
    right: 0 !important;
    left: auto !important;
    min-width: 200px !important;
    top: 54px !important;
  }
}

/* ── Mobile Header: Logo mittig, Burger rechts ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
    top: 12px !important;
  }

  .logo-image-link {
    grid-column: 2 !important;
    justify-self: center !important;
  }

  .main-nav {
    grid-column: 3 !important;
    justify-self: flex-end !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
  }

  .header-logo {
    height: 34px !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ── Mobile Hero Text Fix ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-center {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 16px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .apex-seq-claim,
  .hero-claim {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 40px) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    padding: 0 8px !important;
  }

  .hero-nowrap {
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  .apex-hero-mockup-wrap {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .apex-hero-mockup-image {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ── Mobile Header FINAL: Logo links, Burger rechts ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header {
    display: flex !important;
    grid-template-columns: unset !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
    top: 12px !important;
  }

  .logo-image-link {
    grid-column: unset !important;
    justify-self: unset !important;
  }

  .main-nav {
    grid-column: unset !important;
    justify-self: unset !important;
  }

  .header-logo {
    height: 34px !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ── Services Texte: dezentes einheitliches Eisblau ── */
.apex-services-question-kicker {
  color: rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.55) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.55) !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.apex-services-head h2 {
  background: none !important;
  color: rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.60) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.60) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  animation: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.apex-services-subline {
  color: rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.55) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.55) !important;
}

/* ── Services Texte: fast weiß mit minimalem Blaustich ── */
.apex-services-question-kicker,
.apex-services-head .apex-services-question-kicker {
  color: #e8f4fd !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #e8f4fd !important;
  background: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

.apex-services-head h2,
.apex-services-head h2 * {
  color: #e8f4fd !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #e8f4fd !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

.apex-services-subline,
.apex-services-head .apex-services-subline {
  color: #e8f4fd !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #e8f4fd !important;
  background: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

/* ── Services komplett weiß, alle Effekte raus ── */
.apex-services-head,
.apex-services-head *,
.apex-services-head h2,
.apex-services-head h2 *,
.apex-services-question-kicker,
.apex-services-subline {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
  background: none !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

/* ── Services h2 Shimmer komplett entfernen ── */
.services-section h2,
.services-section.apex-services-head h2,
.apex-services-head h2 {
  background: none !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
  animation: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

/* ── Services Textblock Hover-Effekt ── */
.apex-services-question-kicker,
.apex-services-head h2,
.apex-services-subline {
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease, -webkit-text-stroke 0.3s ease !important;
}

.apex-services-question-kicker:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0.4px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.8) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) !important;
}

.apex-services-head h2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0.4px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.8) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.apex-services-subline:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0.4px rgba(125, 212, 252, 0.8) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) !important;
}

/* ── Services Hover: deutlicher ── */
.apex-services-question-kicker:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04) !important;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(125, 212, 252, 1) !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.80),
    0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.40) !important;
}

.apex-services-head h2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04) !important;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(125, 212, 252, 1) !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.80),
    0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.40) !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.apex-services-subline:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04) !important;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(125, 212, 252, 1) !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.80),
    0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.40) !important;
}

/* ── Services: Hover entfernt, Eisblau-Kontur dauerhaft auf allen drei ── */
.apex-services-question-kicker:hover,
.apex-services-head h2:hover,
.apex-services-subline:hover {
  transform: none !important;
  -webkit-text-stroke: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.apex-services-question-kicker,
.apex-services-head h2,
.apex-services-subline {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(125, 212, 252, 1) !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.80),
    0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.40) !important;
}

/* ── Services: Alle Effekte zurückgesetzt ── */
.apex-services-question-kicker,
.apex-services-head h2,
.apex-services-subline {
  -webkit-text-stroke: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.apex-services-question-kicker:hover,
.apex-services-head h2:hover,
.apex-services-subline:hover {
  -webkit-text-stroke: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* ── Services Hover: alle drei Zeilen gleich ── */
.apex-services-question-kicker,
.apex-services-head h2,
.apex-services-subline {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}

.apex-services-question-kicker:hover,
.apex-services-head h2:hover,
.apex-services-subline:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important;
  -webkit-text-stroke: unset !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.90),
    0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45),
    0 0 2px rgba(180, 230, 255, 0.60) !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

/* ── Services Phrase Highlight ── */
.apex-service-phrase {
  display: inline;
  transition: text-shadow 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

.apex-service-phrase.apex-phrase-active {
  color: #7DD4FC !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #7DD4FC !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.90),
    0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45) !important;
}

/* ── Services Hover-Effekt entfernen ── */
.apex-services-question-kicker:hover,
.apex-services-head h2:hover,
.apex-services-subline:hover,
.apex-service-phrase:hover {
  transform: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  -webkit-text-stroke: unset !important;
  filter: none !important;
  cursor: default !important;
}

/* ── Services Phrase: auch nach vorne kommen ── */
.apex-service-phrase {
  display: inline-block !important;
  transition: text-shadow 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease !important;
}

.apex-service-phrase.apex-phrase-active {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06) !important;
}

/* ── Services Phrase: smooth premium animation ── */
.apex-service-phrase {
  display: inline-block !important;
  transition:
    text-shadow 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    color 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    -webkit-text-fill-color 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  will-change: transform;
}

.apex-service-phrase.apex-phrase-active {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05) !important;
}

/* ── Ablauf Kicker: schwarzen Schatten entfernen ── */
.process-section .section-kicker {
  text-shadow: none !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #38BDF8 !important;
  color: #38BDF8 !important;
}

/* ── Ablauf H2: Welleneffekt ── */
.process-section h2 {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #ffffff 0%,
    #ffffff 25%,
    #7DD4FC 37%,
    #38BDF8 43%,
    #7DD4FC 50%,
    #ffffff 62%,
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
  background-size: 400% 100% !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  /* animation handled by JS */
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

@keyframes ablaufWave {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 0; }
  60%  { background-position: 100% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 0; }
}

/* ── Ablauf: Kicker weiß, H2 Welle ── */
.process-section .section-kicker {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.process-section .process-headline-wave {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #ffffff 0%,
    #ffffff 44%,
    #38BDF8 48%,
    #ffffff 52%,
    #ffffff 100%
  ) !important;
  background-size: 300% 100% !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  /* animation handled by JS */
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

@keyframes ablaufWaveThin {
  0%   { background-position: 140% 0; }
  65%  { background-position: -40% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -40% 0; }
}

/* ── Ablauf H2: Wave-Animation aktiv ── */

/* ── Cookie Banner ── */
.apex-cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: calc(100% - 48px);
  max-width: 720px;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 28, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  z-index: 9998;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.apex-cookie-banner.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
}

.apex-cookie-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.apex-cookie-inner p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #aeb4c8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
}

.apex-cookie-inner a {
  color: #38BDF8;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.apex-cookie-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.apex-cookie-accept {
  background: #38BDF8;
  color: #060714;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.apex-cookie-accept:hover { background: #0EA5E9; }

.apex-cookie-decline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #aeb4c8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.apex-cookie-decline:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.apex-mail-privacy {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.apex-mail-privacy a {
  color: #38BDF8;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ── Mobile Fixes ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

  /* Hero Text nicht abschneiden */
  .hero-center {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .apex-seq-claim,
  .hero-claim {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 7.5vw, 38px) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-nowrap {
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  /* Ablauf H2 Wort-Abstände */
  .process-headline-wave span {
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  }

  .process-headline-wave {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 5.5vw, 28px) !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  /* Sections Padding */
  .section {
    padding-left: 20px !important;
    padding-right: 20px !important;
  }

  /* Buttons volle Breite */
  .btn-primary, .btn-secondary, .btn-whatsapp {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE KOMPLETT-FIX — max-width: 600px
   Desktop bleibt unberührt
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

  /* Overflow global verhindern */
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* ── Header: Logo links, Burger rechts ── */
  .site-header {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    left: 16px !important;
    right: 16px !important;
    top: 12px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    grid-template-columns: unset !important;
  }

  .logo-image-link {
    grid-column: unset !important;
    justify-self: unset !important;
    order: 1 !important;
  }

  .main-nav {
    order: 2 !important;
    grid-column: unset !important;
    justify-self: unset !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
  }

  .header-logo {
    height: 30px !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }

  /* ── Floating Buttons: nur Icons ── */
  .apex-float-contact {
    bottom: 14px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .apex-float-btn {
    width: 46px !important;
    height: 46px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
  }

  .apex-float-btn span {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* ── Hero ── */
  .hero {
    padding: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .hero-center {
    padding: 100px 20px 40px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .apex-seq-claim, .hero-claim {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 42px) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
  }

  .hero-nowrap {
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  /* Hero Bild ausblenden auf Mobile */
  .apex-hero-image-stage,
  .device-stage.image-device-stage {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* ── Alle Sektionen ── */
  .section {
    padding-left: 20px !important;
    padding-right: 20px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* ── Ablauf H2 ── */
  .process-headline-wave {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 5vw, 26px) !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* ── Bilder nicht überlappen ── */
  img {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .apex-project-image,
  .apex-hero-mockup-image,
  .apex-marco-photo {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* ── Buttons ── */
  .btn-primary, .btn-secondary, .btn-whatsapp {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .contact-buttons {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* ── Footer ── */
  .site-footer {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 40px 20px !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  .footer-links {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  /* ── Burger Menu ── */
  .burger-menu {
    right: 0 !important;
    left: auto !important;
    min-width: 180px !important;
  }

  /* ── Popups volle Breite ── */
  .apex-wa-popup, .apex-mail-popup {
    right: 12px !important;
    left: 12px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    bottom: 80px !important;
  }
}

/* ── Mobile: Gezielte Fixes ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

  /* Hero Text Fix */
  .hero-center {
    overflow: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
  }

  .apex-seq-claim .apex-seq-line,
  .apex-seq-claim {
    max-width: calc(100vw - 40px) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: clip !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }

  /* Portfolio: alles zentriert */
  .showcase-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .showcase-text {
    text-align: center !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .showcase-preview {
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .apex-project-image-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .apex-project-image {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }

  /* Projekt-Check: alles zentriert */
  .project-check-promo {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }

  .promo-content {
    text-align: center !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .promo-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Ablauf/Process: zentriert */
  .process-section {
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  /* Services: zentriert */
  .apex-services-head {
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  /* Person: zentriert */
  .apex-marco-card {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .apex-marco-content {
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

/* ── Hero Text: nicht abschneiden ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-center .apex-seq-claim {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 7vw, 34px) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 40px) !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .hero-center .apex-seq-line {
    display: block !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }
}

/* ── Ablauf H2: korrekte Wortumbrüche ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .process-headline-wave {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 4.5vw, 22px) !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere !important;
    hyphens: none !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 40px) !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .process-headline-wave span {
    display: inline !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  /* Floating Buttons nicht über Inhalt */
  body {
    padding-right: 0 !important;
  }

  .apex-float-contact {
    bottom: 10px !important;
    right: 8px !important;
  }

  .apex-float-btn {
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
  }

  /* Verhindert dass Buttons Inhalt überdecken */
  main {
    padding-right: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ── Floating Buttons: nicht über Inhalt ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .apex-float-contact {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    bottom: 10px !important;
    right: 10px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .apex-float-btn {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    min-width: unset !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .apex-float-btn span {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Promo Card zentriert */
  .promo-card {
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    max-width: 300px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* Kontakt Text nicht hinter Buttons */
  #kontakt {
    padding-bottom: 80px !important;
  }
}

/* ── Mobile: Buttons übereinander, Inhalt nicht überdeckt ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .apex-float-contact {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    bottom: 14px !important;
    right: 10px !important;
  }

  /* Sections haben rechts Abstand von den Buttons */
  .section, #kontakt, #projektcheck, #projekt, #ablauf, #marco, #leistungen {
    padding-right: 70px !important;
  }

  .site-footer {
    padding-right: 70px !important;
  }
}

/* ── Promo Card mittig ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .promo-card {
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    width: calc(100% - 80px) !important;
    max-width: 300px !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
}

/* ── Revert: Section padding zurück, Buttons klein unten rechts ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section, #kontakt, #projektcheck, #projekt, #ablauf, #marco, #leistungen {
    padding-right: 20px !important;
  }

  .site-footer {
    padding-right: 20px !important;
  }

  .promo-card {
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 280px !important;
  }

  .apex-float-contact {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    bottom: 14px !important;
    right: 10px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .apex-float-btn {
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .apex-float-btn span {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ── Portfolio Bild: nicht abschneiden ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .apex-project-image-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .apex-project-image {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ── Portfolio Bild: kleiner ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .apex-project-image {
    width: 75% !important;
    max-width: 75% !important;
    transform: scale(0.75) !important;
    transform-origin: center top !important;
  }
}

/* ── Matrix Canvas auf Mobile sichtbar ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  #matrix-bg {
    display: block !important;
    position: fixed !important;
    opacity: 0.45 !important;
    z-index: 0 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }

  html {
    overflow-x: clip !important;
  }

  body {
    overflow-x: clip !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
  }
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE FINAL — v3  |  Ziel: 360–430 px  |  2026-06-01
   Alle Korrekturen in einem Block. Desktop (> 600px) unberührt.
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

  /* ── 1. Hero Headline: 200px Abstand zum Logo reduzieren ── */
  .hero-center .apex-shimmer-claim {
    margin-top: 20px !important;
  }

  /* ── 2. Marco-Section: 200px top-margin auf Mobile weg ── */
  #marco.person-section {
    margin-top: 60px !important;
  }

  /* ── 3. Portfolio: scale(1.5) auf dem Wrap zurücksetzen ── */
  .apex-project-image-wrap {
    transform: none !important;
    transform-origin: unset !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .apex-project-image {
    transform: none !important;
    width: 90% !important;
    max-width: 360px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }

  /* ── 4. Float-Buttons: sauber rund, übereinander, unten rechts ── */
  .apex-float-contact {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    bottom: 14px !important;
    right: 10px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .apex-float-btn {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    min-width: unset !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .apex-float-btn span {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Popup: volle Breite, über den Buttons */
  .apex-wa-popup,
  .apex-mail-popup {
    right: 12px !important;
    left: 12px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    bottom: 88px !important;
  }

  /* ── 5. Hero CTA Button ── */
  .hero-actions .btn-primary {
    padding: 14px 44px !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 80px) !important;
  }

  /* ── 6. Scroll-Anker Offsets (war 380px — viel zu groß) ── */
  #leistungen-heading {
    scroll-margin-top: 80px !important;
  }

  #ablauf {
    scroll-margin-top: 60px !important;
  }

  #projekt {
    scroll-margin-top: 60px !important;
  }

  #projektcheck {
    scroll-margin-top: 60px !important;
  }

  /* ── 7. Sektionen: vertikales Padding angenehmer ── */
  .section {
    padding-top: 60px !important;
    padding-bottom: 60px !important;
    padding-left: 20px !important;
    padding-right: 20px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* Kontakt: Luft nach unten damit Float-Buttons nichts verdecken */
  #kontakt {
    padding-bottom: 100px !important;
  }

  /* ── 8. Projekt-Check Card ── */
  .project-check-promo {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }

  .promo-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* ── 9. Services Kicker-Schrift nicht zu massiv ── */
  .apex-services-question-kicker {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 10vw, 46px) !important;
  }

  /* ── 10. Marco-Card: padding auf Mobile angenehmer ── */
  #marco .person-card,
  #marco .apex-marco-card {
    padding: 24px !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
  }

  /* ── 11. Process-Section kicker nicht abschneiden ── */
  .process-section > .section-kicker {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 10vw, 46px) !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }
}


/* ── Matrix-Hintergrund durchgängig sichtbar ──
   #projekt hatte eine solide Hintergrundfarbe (#060b1a),
   die den fixed Matrix-Canvas verdeckt hat.
   Jetzt nur noch halbtransparente Seitenschimmer → Matrix läuft durch. */
#projekt {
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right,
      rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) 0%,
      rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08) 20%,
      transparent 45%
    ),
    linear-gradient(to left,
      rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) 0%,
      rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08) 20%,
      transparent 45%
    ) !important;
}


/* ── Matrix durch Projektcheck-Sektion sichtbar ──
   backdrop-filter hat den Canvas weichgezeichnet,
   ::before/::after haben ihn mit #060714 überdeckt. */
#projektcheck {
  background: transparent;
}

/* ── Mobile: intensiverer Hero-Glow ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-logo-wrap::after {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
    filter: blur(120px);
    inset: -20% -20%;
  }
  .hero-logo-wrap.glow-active::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  @keyframes color-drift {
    0%   { background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55); }
    50%  { background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.65); }
    100% { background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55); }
  }
}

/* ── Mobile: Projektcheck kompakter (~250px gespart) ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section.project-check-promo {
    padding-top: 28px !important;
    padding-bottom: 28px !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .promo-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6vw, 1.8rem) !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .promo-content p {
    margin-top: 8px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }

  .promo-card {
    padding: 16px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .promo-line {
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
  }

  .project-check-promo .btn-primary {
    margin-top: 16px !important;
    padding: 12px 32px !important;
  }
}

/* ── Mobile: Abstand Portfolio → Projektcheck -300px ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #projekt {
    padding-bottom: 0px !important;
    margin-bottom: -80px !important;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      transparent 0px,
      black 60px,
      black calc(100% - 40px),
      transparent 100%
    ) !important;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      transparent 0px,
      black 60px,
      black calc(100% - 40px),
      transparent 100%
    ) !important;
  }

  #projektcheck {
    padding-top: 20px !important;
  }
}