.gradient-waves-container {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;   /* the hero's own links/buttons stay clickable */
}

.gradient-waves-canvas {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: auto;
}