/* ==========================================================================
   AURAXIS — EDITORIAL DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY DESIGN SYSTEM
   Theme: High-End Agency × Performance Marketing × Editorial Direction
   Color Palette: Deep Navy (#182833), Cream (#F7F2E8), Orange (#FDA300)
   Typography: Oswald (Bold Condensed Headline) + Plus Jakarta Sans (Clean UI Body)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --color-navy-deep: #182833;
  --color-navy-dark: #153040;
  --color-blue-accent: #1F4762;
  --color-orange: #FDA300;
  --color-orange-hover: #E59200;
  --color-yellow: #FFC619;
  --color-gold-warm: #E09F5A;
  --color-cream: #F7F2E8;
  --color-cream-card: #FAF6EE;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text-muted: #5A6E7C;
  --color-text-subtle: #7E909E;
  --color-border-subtle: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.1);
  --color-whatsapp: #25D366;

  /* Typography */
  --font-condensed: 'Oswald', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-handwritten: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;

  --header-height: 76px;
  --max-content-width: 1240px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   GLOBAL RESET
-------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--header-height);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

html.lenis, html.lenis body {
  height: auto;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth {
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] {
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

/* Base font for every page — inner pages (about, services, etc.) don't use .auraxis-editorial-body */
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

body.auraxis-editorial-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.55;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

img {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

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

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   1. HERO SECTION (FULL-WIDTH, FULL-SCREEN 100VH)
-------------------------------------------------- */
.auraxis-hero-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-image: url('assets/hero.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Left Cream Gradient Overlay (ensures headline readability) */
.hero-left-gradient-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.92) 34%,
    rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.65) 46%,
    rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.18) 60%,
    transparent 74%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-left-gradient-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.96) 0%,
      rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.92) 50%,
      rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.40) 80%,
      transparent 100%
    );
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   2. TOP NAVIGATION BAR (GLASS EFFECT)
-------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header-glass {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background: rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  z-index: 100;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.site-header-glass.scrolled {
  background: rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.06);
}

.header-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.header-brand-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.btn-hamburger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.btn-hamburger:hover {
  background-color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.06);
}

.brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-header-logo {
  height: clamp(34px, 3.2vw, 42px);
  width: auto;
  max-width: 145px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.brand-link:hover .site-header-logo {
  opacity: 0.92;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.brand-chevron-icon {
  display: block;
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.brand-pipe {
  width: 1px;
  height: 20px;
  background-color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.25);
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 8.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Center Nav Links with Orange Dots */
.header-nav-links {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .header-nav-links {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.nav-item {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 2px;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-orange);
}

.nav-item.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.orange-nav-dot {
  color: var(--color-orange);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0 10px;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Header Orange CTA Button */
.header-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-orange-header {
  background-color: var(--color-orange);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, background-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}

.btn-text-full {
  display: inline;
}

.btn-text-tablet,
.btn-text-mobile {
  display: none;
}

.btn-orange-header .btn-arrow {
  font-weight: 900;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease;
}

.btn-orange-header:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-orange-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.45);
}

.btn-orange-header:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-inner {
    padding: 0 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .header-brand-wrap {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .brand-pipe,
  .brand-sub {
    display: none;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 19px;
  }

  .btn-orange-header {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .btn-text-full {
    display: none;
  }

  .btn-text-tablet {
    display: inline;
  }

  .btn-text-mobile {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .header-inner {
    padding: 0 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .btn-hamburger {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .brand-link {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .site-header-logo {
    height: 32px;
    max-width: 110px;
  }

  .brand-chevron-icon {
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 17.5px;
  }

  .btn-orange-header {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    gap: 5px;
  }

  .btn-text-full,
  .btn-text-tablet {
    display: none;
  }

  .btn-text-mobile {
    display: inline;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .header-inner {
    padding: 0 10px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .site-header-logo {
    height: 28px;
    max-width: 95px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .btn-orange-header {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    padding: 7px 9px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   3. HERO TWO-COLUMN STAGE (LEFT 45%, RIGHT 55%)
-------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-stage-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 30px 28px 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-stage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 45% 55%;
    padding: 40px 36px 60px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1300px) {
  .hero-stage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 44% 56%;
    padding: 50px 48px 70px;
  }
}

/* LEFT HERO CONTENT */
.hero-left-content-area {
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Giant Editorial Condensed Headline */
.hero-editorial-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5.8vw, 84px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.94;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.headline-row {
  display: block;
}

.highlight-orange {
  color: var(--color-orange);
}

/* Supporting Statement (Two-line layout, wide letter-spacing) */
.hero-supporting-statement {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Sub-headline Text */
.hero-subheadline-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--color-navy-muted);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.hero-cta-button-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* Primary Orange CTA */
.btn-primary-orange {
  background-color: var(--color-orange);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 13.5px 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, background-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary-orange .btn-arrow {
  font-weight: 900;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease;
}

.btn-primary-orange:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-orange-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.45);
}

.btn-primary-orange:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Secondary Outline CTA */
.btn-secondary-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background-color 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-secondary-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

/* Key Metrics Strip */
.hero-metrics-pill-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.metric-segment {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  line-height: 1;
}

.metric-caption {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.metric-pipe {
  width: 1px;
  height: 26px;
  background-color: var(--color-border-subtle);
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 520px) {
  .metric-pipe {
    display: block;
  }
  
  
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .metric-value {
    color: #ffffff;
  }

  .metric-caption {
    color: #ffffff;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   4. PAGE INDICATORS (BOTTOM EXPLORE & 01)
-------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-bottom-indicators {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.indicator-scroll-explore {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.indicator-scroll-explore:hover {
  color: var(--color-orange);
}

.indicator-arrow-down {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 900;
  animation: bounceDown 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes bounceDown {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(4px); }
}

.indicator-pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   6. STAGGERED PAGE LOAD ANIMATIONS
-------------------------------------------------- */
.animate-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: revealUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes revealUp {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.anim-delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.anim-delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.anim-delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.anim-delay-4 { animation-delay: 1.0s; }
.anim-delay-5 { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.anim-delay-6 { animation-delay: 1.4s; }

/* --------------------------------------------------
   7. SUPPORTING AGENCY SECTIONS
-------------------------------------------------- */
.content-container {
  max-width: var(--max-content-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.micro-eyebrow-accent {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-orange);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Philosophy */
.section-philosophy {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 80px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

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

.philosophy-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.philosophy-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-navy-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER PROFILE SECTION — MANASWI PALLIKONDA
   ========================================================================== */
.section-founder-block {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #182833;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% -10%, rgba(31, 71, 98, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 50%, rgba(21, 48, 64, 0.5) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #182833 0%, #153040 60%, #182833 100%);
  padding: 110px 24px 120px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.12);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .section-founder-block {
    padding: 140px 48px 150px;
  }
}

/* Ambient Lighting & Geometric Growth Background */
.founder-bg-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.founder-glow-radial {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: 35%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.06) 0%, rgba(31, 71, 98, 0.1) 40%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.founder-bg-grid-svg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Container & Split Layout */
.founder-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.founder-split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .founder-split-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 45% 1px 54%;
    gap: 0;
  }
}

/* LEFT COLUMN (45%): Large Professional Portrait Card */
.founder-left-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .founder-left-col {
    padding-right: 56px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

.founder-portrait-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  background: rgba(21, 48, 64, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.founder-portrait-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 
    0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 28px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Subtle Orange Geometric Corner Accent */
.founder-corner-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: -1px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #182833;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 12px;
  border-top-left-radius: 16px;
  padding: 6px 14px 7px 12px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 4;
}

.corner-bracket {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-top: 2px solid #FDA300;
  border-left: 2px solid #FDA300;
}

.corner-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.9);
}

.corner-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Portrait Frame & High-Contrast Image */
.founder-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0b151c;
}

.founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 18%;
  display: block;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.98);
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.65s ease;
}

.founder-portrait-card:hover .founder-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: grayscale(90%) contrast(1.14) brightness(1.02);
}

.founder-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 65%, rgba(14, 25, 33, 0.75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Frame Footer Coordinate Bar */
.founder-frame-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 4px 6px 2px;
}

.founder-live-pulse {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.pulse-indicator {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.8);
  animation: founderPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes founderPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.5; }
}

.pulse-text {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.85);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.founder-frame-coord {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #5A6E7C;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* THIN VERTICAL DIVIDER (Desktop) */
.founder-vertical-divider {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .founder-vertical-divider {
    display: block;
    width: 1px;
    height: 90%;
    align-self: center;
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg, 
      transparent 0%, 
      rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35) 20%, 
      rgba(31, 71, 98, 0.4) 80%, 
      transparent 100%
    );
  }
}

/* RIGHT COLUMN (55%): Founder Information */
.founder-right-col {
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .founder-right-col {
    padding-left: 56px;
  }
}

.founder-orange-line {
  width: 52px;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: #FDA300;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.founder-pill-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(31, 71, 98, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.founder-pill-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.9);
}

.founder-pill-text {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.founder-name-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.2vw, 62px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.founder-designation {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(14.5px, 1.25vw, 17.5px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #E09F5A;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.founder-pillars-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.pillar-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.85);
  background: rgba(21, 48, 64, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Quote Block */
.founder-quote-block {
  position: relative;
  border-left: 3px solid #FDA300;
  background: rgba(31, 71, 98, 0.18);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

.founder-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(15.5px, 1.22vw, 18px);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Bio Text */
.founder-bio-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.1vw, 16.5px);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.founder-bio-text p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* Social Links Row */
.founder-social-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.founder-social-label {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #5A6E7C;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.founder-social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(21, 48, 64, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.9);
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}

.founder-social-link .social-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}

.founder-social-link .social-arrow {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FDA300;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}

.founder-social-link:hover {
  background-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: #FDA300;
  color: #FDA300;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.25);
}

.founder-social-link:hover .social-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px) translateY(-2px);
}

.founder-social-link:hover .social-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section-founder-block {
    padding: 70px 18px 80px;
  }
  
  .founder-portrait-card {
    padding: 12px;
  }
  
  .founder-name-heading {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 9vw, 44px);
  }
  
  .founder-social-row {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  
  .founder-social-link {
    padding: 9px 14px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION ("WHAT WE DO" — HIGH-END INTERACTIVE 3x2 GRID)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-services-block {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  padding: 40px 24px 130px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .section-services-block {
    padding: 120px 36px 150px;
  }
}

/* Section Header Wrap & Reveal Elements */
.services-heading-wrap {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.services-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.services-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.services-main-heading .reveal-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-main-heading .reveal-line span {
  display: block;
}

.services-subtext {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-navy-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Interactive 3x2 Grid */
.services-interactive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .services-interactive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 26px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .services-interactive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

/* Service Card Design */
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 24px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 54px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.12), 0 0 0 2px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Image Presentation (16:10 ratio, rounded corners, subtle grayscale & hover zoom) */
.service-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: none !important;
  background-color: #153040;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.08);
}

.service-image-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-image-inner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(20%);
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              filter 0.7s ease;
  will-change: transform, filter;
  display: block;
}

.service-card:hover .service-image-inner img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}

/* Floating Cursor Label (Subtle Hover Tag) */
.service-card-cursor-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-cursor-tag {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Card Body & Editorial Typography */
.service-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-orange);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-num {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.5);
}

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--color-navy-muted);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-divider {
  height: 1px;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.service-card-tags {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.service-explore-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.service-explore-link .explore-arrow {
  color: var(--color-orange);
  font-weight: 900;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-explore-link {
  color: var(--color-orange);
}

.service-card:hover .explore-arrow {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* Lenis Recommended Global Scroll Styles */
html.lenis, html.lenis body {
  height: auto;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth {
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] {
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.lenis.lenis-stopped {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lenis.lenis-scrolling iframe {
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLIENT RESULTS SECTION (AURA AXIS MEDIA — EDITORIAL CASE STUDIES + 3D MASCOT)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   CLIENT RESULTS SECTION (AURA AXIS MEDIA — EDITORIAL CASE STUDIES + 3D MASCOT)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-work-block {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #F5F3ED;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 44px 44px;
  padding: 48px 20px 56px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E5E0D6;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E0D6;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section-work-block {
    padding: 56px 36px 64px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .section-work-block {
    padding: 64px 60px 72px;
  }
}

/* Background Technical Grid Accents */
.results-grid-decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.decor-coord {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 40px;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.25);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.decor-dot {
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.dot-tl { top: 40px; left: 40px; }
.dot-tr { top: 40px; right: 100px; }
.dot-br { bottom: 40px; right: 60px; }

/* Content Container */
.results-content-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Section Header (Medium Size) */
.results-heading-wrap {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.results-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.results-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.results-main-title .reveal-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.results-main-title .reveal-line span {
  display: block;
}

.results-subtext {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #6F8290;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* Results Stage Layout (Cards Grid + 3D Mascot) */
.results-stage-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .results-stage-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 240px;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

/* 2-Column Responsive Case Study Grid */
.results-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .results-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* Result Card Design (Compact & Crisp) */
.result-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease-out,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease-out;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.result-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.4);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease-out, transform 0.35s ease-out, box-shadow 0.35s ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.result-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.1), 0 0 0 2px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.4);
}

.result-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.7);
}

.result-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.result-card-category {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.result-client-name {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.result-client-name a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.result-client-name a:hover {
  color: #FDA300;
}

.result-card-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #6F8290;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.result-card-divider {
  height: 1px;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #E5E0D6;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.result-card-metric-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.result-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 3.4vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #182833;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease-out, color 0.35s ease-out;
}

.result-card:hover .result-metric-val {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  color: #FDA300;
  transform-origin: left bottom;
}

.result-metric-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #6F8290;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   3D CHARACTER / MASCOT (MEDIUM PROPORTIONS)
-------------------------------------------------- */
.results-mascot-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.mascot-float-box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  animation: mascotFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.mascot-badge-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 8.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  z-index: 3;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mascot-badge-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #FDA300;
}

.mascot-duck-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 230px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 26px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.16));
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mascot-ground-shadow {
  width: 120px;
  height: 12px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.32) 0%, transparent 72%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: -8px;
  animation: shadowPulse 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes mascotFloat {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

@keyframes shadowPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0.2;
  }
}

/* Tablet Layout (768px – 1199px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
  .results-stage-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 26px;
  }
  .results-mascot-wrap {
    margin-top: 6px;
  }
  .mascot-duck-img {
    max-width: 200px;
  }
}

/* STRICT MOBILE REQUIREMENT (max-width: 767px)
   Hide 3D character completely. Do NOT move it below, do NOT resize, do NOT crop. */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .results-mascot-wrap {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .results-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .result-card {
    padding: 20px 18px 22px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .result-metric-val {
    font-size: 38px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE AURAXIS METHOD SECTION (SCROLL-DRIVEN ALTERNATING TIMELINE)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-method-block {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding: 90px 24px 110px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section-method-block {
    padding: 100px 40px 120px;
  }

  .method-heading-wrap {
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
  }

  .method-timeline-wrap {
    padding: 15px 0 25px;
  }

  .timeline-steps-list {
    gap: 44px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .section-method-block {
    padding: 120px 60px 135px;
  }

  .timeline-steps-list {
    gap: 52px;
  }
}

.method-content-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Header */
.method-heading-wrap {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  text-align: center;
}

.method-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.method-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.method-main-title .reveal-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.method-main-title .reveal-line span {
  display: block;
}

.method-subtext {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #6F8290;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Timeline Wrapper */
.method-timeline-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 0 40px;
}

/* Central Vertical Track (Progress Line) */
.timeline-central-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  bottom: 50px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-track-base {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.15);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.timeline-progress-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  border-radius: 1px;
  transform-origin: top center;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Timeline Rows List */
.timeline-steps-list {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .timeline-steps-list {
    gap: 52px;
  }
}

/* Row Grid: Left Col (1fr) | Node Col (60px) | Right Col (1fr) */
.timeline-step-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 60px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Node Column & Circular Node */
.timeline-col-node {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-node-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 3;
}

.node-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.45);
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

/* Active Node State */
.timeline-node-circle.active {
  background-color: #FDA300;
  border-color: #FDA300;
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.65), 0 4px 16px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
}

.timeline-node-circle.active .node-number {
  color: #182833;
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* Card Column */
.timeline-col-card {
  position: relative;
}

/* Process Card */
.timeline-process-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.04);
  opacity: 0.52;
  transform: scale(0.97);
  filter: grayscale(12%);
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.5s ease,
              filter 0.5s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Active Card State */
.timeline-process-card.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-4px);
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  border-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.1);
}

/* Passed Card State (stays readable after step is completed) */
.timeline-process-card.passed {
  opacity: 0.78;
  transform: scale(1.0) translateY(0);
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  border-color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.06);
}

.timeline-process-card:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: scale(0.98) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
}

.timeline-process-card.active:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 52px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.14);
}

.timeline-node-circle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.timeline-node-circle.active:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.process-card-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.process-card-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #182833;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.process-card-indicator {
  height: 2px;
  width: 36px;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  margin-top: 18px;
  border-radius: 1px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0.4);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.timeline-process-card.active .process-card-indicator {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Mobile Responsive Layout (max-width: 767px)
   Timeline on left side, cards stacked on right */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .method-heading-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .timeline-central-track {
    left: 24px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .timeline-steps-list {
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .timeline-step-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Hide empty spacer columns */
  .timeline-step-row.row-right .card-left-col,
  .timeline-step-row.row-left .card-right-col {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Show content column on the right of the node */
  .timeline-step-row.row-right .card-right-col,
  .timeline-step-row.row-left .card-left-col {
    margin-left: 56px;
    width: calc(100% - 56px);
  }

  .timeline-central-track {
    left: 24px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .timeline-col-node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 4px;
    top: 18px;
    width: 40px;
  }

  .timeline-node-circle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .node-number {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .timeline-process-card {
    padding: 24px 20px 28px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 0.75;
  }

  .timeline-process-card.active {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .process-card-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .process-card-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 07 — FAQ / QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING (WARM CREAM EDITORIAL)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-faq-block {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  color: #182833;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(75px, 8vw, 120px) 24px clamp(60px, 6vw, 95px);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .faq-container {
    padding: clamp(85px, 8.5vw, 130px) 44px clamp(70px, 7vw, 110px);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .faq-container {
    padding: 125px 60px 105px;
  }
}

/* Section Header */
.faq-header-block {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 68px);
}

.faq-pill-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.faq-pill-dot {
  width: 6.5px;
  height: 6.5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.7);
}

.faq-pill-text {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.faq-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 68px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
}

.faq-main-heading .text-orange {
  color: #FDA300;
}

.faq-intro-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(15.5px, 1.22vw, 17.5px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #5A6E7C;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Grid Layout (Two Columns) */
.faq-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.32fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 84px);
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .faq-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

/* Left Column */
.faq-left-col {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 28px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .faq-left-col {
    position: static;
  }
}

.faq-statement-card {
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.faq-statement-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Right Column: Accordion */
.faq-accordion-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.12);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.12);
}

.faq-question-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 24px 4px;
  min-height: 52px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  color: #182833;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-question-trigger:hover {
  color: #FDA300;
}

.faq-question-text {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(17.5px, 1.35vw, 21px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: inherit;
}

.faq-q-num {
  color: #FDA300;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

/* Toggle Icon */
.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.18);
  background-color: transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #182833;
  transition: transform 380ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 300ms ease, border-color 300ms ease, color 300ms ease;
}

.faq-question-trigger:hover .faq-toggle-icon {
  border-color: #FDA300;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background-color: #FDA300;
  border-color: #FDA300;
  color: #182833;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Accordion Smooth Height Grid Expansion */
.faq-answer-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 360ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer-wrapper {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-answer-content {
  border-left: 2.5px solid #FDA300;
  padding: 4px 0 16px 20px;
  margin: 4px 0 20px 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(14.5px, 1.1vw, 16px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #435866;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity 300ms ease 70ms, transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 70ms;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.faq-answer-content p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* FAQ CTA Card (Positioned in Left Column) */
.faq-bottom-cta {
  margin-top: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px);
  padding: 32px 32px 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.faq-cta-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.faq-cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.6vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.faq-cta-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #5A6E7C;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  color: #182833;
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #FDA300;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.28);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: #FFB11A;
  border-color: #FFB11A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.42);
}

.faq-cta-btn .btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-cta-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .faq-bottom-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .faq-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION — CINEMATIC HANDSHAKE EDITORIAL SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.section-contact-handshake {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  min-height: clamp(680px, 80vh, 820px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .section-contact-handshake {
    min-height: clamp(740px, 85vh, 880px);
  }
}

/* Background Handshake Image Layer */
.contact-handshake-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('assets/handshake.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle Left-to-Right Readability Gradient Overlay */
.contact-gradient-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.90) 36%,
    rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.50) 60%,
    rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.12) 80%,
    rgba(245, 240, 230, 0) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-gradient-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.95) 0%,
      rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.88) 55%,
      rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.45) 100%
    );
  }
}

/* Giant Layered Background Typography (Behind Main Content) */
.contact-giant-bg-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12%;
  left: 4%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(80px, 13vw, 195px);
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 0.9;
  color: rgba(253, 164, 0, 0.117);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.2px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.48);
  text-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.25), 0 0 85px rgba(255, 198, 25, 0.15);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-giant-bg-text {
    top: 12%;
    font-size: clamp(50px, 14vw, 75px);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
}

/* Foreground Content Container */
.contact-handshake-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(70px, 8.5vw, 105px) 24px clamp(64px, 8vw, 95px);
  flex: 1 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .contact-handshake-container {
    padding-left: 44px;
    padding-right: 44px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .contact-handshake-container {
    padding-left: 60px;
    padding-right: 60px;
  }
}

/* Upper Content Area */
.contact-content-upper {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(42px, 5vw, 64px);
}

/* Top Label Pill: [08] Get In Touch */
.contact-pill-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 7px 18px 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.contact-pill-tag .pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.6);
}

.contact-pill-tag .pill-text {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Main Heading: Let's Work Together! */
.contact-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6.2vw, 84px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-main-heading .heading-line {
  display: block;
}

.contact-main-heading .line-dark {
  color: #182833;
}

.contact-main-heading .line-orange {
  color: #FDA300;
  margin-top: clamp(8px, 1.2vw, 16px);
}

/* Lower Content Area */
.contact-content-lower {
  max-width: 520px;
}

.contact-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(15.5px, 1.28vw, 17.5px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #182833;
  opacity: 0.92;
  margin: 0 0 34px;
}

/* CTA Action Area */
.contact-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Primary CTA: Get Started Today */
.contact-primary-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  color: #182833;
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 24px 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #FDA300;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.32), 0 2px 6px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.contact-primary-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  background-color: #FFB11A;
  border-color: #FFB11A;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.46), 0 4px 12px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.12);
}

.contact-primary-btn .btn-arrow-circle {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #182833;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-primary-btn:hover .btn-arrow-circle {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Secondary CTA: Book A Strategy Call ↗ */
.contact-secondary-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 4px;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-secondary-link .link-arrow {
  color: #FDA300;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-secondary-link:hover {
  color: #FDA300;
  border-bottom-color: #FDA300;
}

.contact-secondary-link:hover .link-arrow {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SITE FOOTER — EDITORIAL MULTI-COLUMN & BRAND SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.site-main-footer,
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  background-color: #182833;
  color: #F5F0E6;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.site-footer-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(60px, 7.5vw, 92px) 24px 34px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .site-footer-container {
    padding-left: 44px;
    padding-right: 44px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .site-footer-container {
    padding-left: 60px;
    padding-right: 60px;
  }
}

/* Grid Layout */
.site-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 64px);
  margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 68px);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .site-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 44px 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .site-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

/* Brand Column */
.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-brand-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: clamp(38px, 4vw, 48px);
  width: auto;
  max-width: 165px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-brand-link:hover .footer-logo-img {
  opacity: 0.92;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
}

.footer-brand-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.85);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-brand-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.72);
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-brand-contact-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-meta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  width: fit-content;
}

.footer-meta-pill .meta-icon {
  color: #FDA300;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-meta-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Navigation Columns */
.footer-nav-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FDA300;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.footer-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-nav-links li a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.72);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-nav-links li a:hover {
  color: #FDA300;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-nav-links li a .nav-arrow {
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-nav-links li a:hover .nav-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* Connect Column Action Button */
.footer-cta-link-item {
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.footer-open-modal-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #FDA300;
  color: #182833;
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid #FDA300;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-open-modal-link:hover {
  background-color: #FFB11A;
  border-color: #FFB11A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.site-footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #8BA3B3;
}

.footer-bottom-left {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.footer-bottom-center {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.52);
}

.footer-bottom-right {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.75);
}

.footer-orange-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.7);
  display: inline-block;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .site-footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   8. MOBILE DRAWER MENU
-------------------------------------------------- */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.mobile-drawer-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 82%;
  max-width: 320px;
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  box-shadow: 8px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer.open .mobile-drawer-panel {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.drawer-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.drawer-brand-heading {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding-right: 48px; /* keep clear of the close button */
}

.drawer-logo-img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 130px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  margin-left: -9px; /* logo PNG has built-in left whitespace; align mark with text below */
}

.drawer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.drawer-sub {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.drawer-links-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 40px 0 32px;
}

/* Quick contact (WhatsApp + Call) + CTA pinned to the bottom of the menu */
.drawer-quick-contact {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.drawer-contact-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 46px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.drawer-contact-whatsapp {
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #25D366;
}

.drawer-contact-whatsapp:hover,
.drawer-contact-whatsapp:active {
  background-color: #1EBE5A;
  border-color: #1EBE5A;
}

.drawer-contact-call {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.drawer-contact-call:hover,
.drawer-contact-call:active {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.drawer-link {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   9. INTERACTIVE STRATEGY AUDIT MODAL
-------------------------------------------------- */
.auraxis-modal-dialog {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  padding: 20px;
}

.auraxis-modal-dialog.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-backdrop-blur {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.modal-card-box {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.auraxis-modal-dialog.open .modal-card-box {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close-trigger {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-navy-muted);
  transition: color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.modal-close-trigger:hover {
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-badge-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.modal-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal-intro {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--color-navy-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Form Styles */
.consultation-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-group-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-group-item label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-group-item input,
.form-group-item select {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.form-group-item input:focus,
.form-group-item select:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.2);
}

.form-field-error {
  display: none;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #D93025;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-field-error.visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-submit-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.privacy-reassurance {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  text-align: center;
}

/* Success Screen */
.modal-success-screen.hidden,
#modalFormBlock.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.modal-success-screen {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLIENT VOICES / TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.section-testimonials-block {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding: 90px 24px 100px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section-testimonials-block {
    padding: 110px 40px 120px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .section-testimonials-block {
    padding: 125px 60px 135px;
  }
}

.testimonials-content-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

/* Section Header */
.testimonials-heading-wrap {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonials-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.testimonials-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #182833;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonials-main-title .reveal-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-main-title .reveal-line span {
  display: block;
}

.testimonials-main-title .editorial-highlight {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FDA300;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.testimonials-subtext {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #6F8290;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Testimonial Carousel Shell */
.testimonials-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 8px 0 16px;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

.testimonials-carousel-wrapper.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.testimonials-carousel-wrapper.is-dragging .testimonials-track {
  transition: none !important;
}

/* Smooth 60fps GPU-Accelerated Horizontal Track */
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
  width: max-content;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Desktop: ~3 cards simultaneously visible with part of next card subtly peeking */
.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(350px, 28vw, 385px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 32px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.09);
}

/* Two-Part Card Structure */
.testimonial-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.testimonial-client-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.testimonial-client-name {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.testimonial-client-category {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #6F8290;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.testimonial-quote-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 52px;
  line-height: 0.7;
  color: #FDA300;
  opacity: 0.85;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-quote-mark {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.testimonial-card-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  margin: 22px 0 24px;
  width: 100%;
}

.testimonial-quote-body {
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #182833;
  opacity: 0.88;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Tablet: ~2 cards visible with peek */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-track {
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(310px, 44vw, 360px);
    padding: 32px 28px;
  }
}

/* Mobile: 1 card visible with adjacent card peek */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .testimonials-heading-wrap {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .testimonials-track {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(280px, 84vw, 335px);
    padding: 30px 24px 32px;
  }

  .testimonial-client-name {
    font-size: 19px;
  }

  .testimonial-quote-text {
    font-size: 14.8px;
    line-height: 1.64;
  }
}

/* Controls: Dots & Navigation Arrows */
.testimonials-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 42px;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.dot-btn {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.2);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 0;
}

.dot-btn.active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: #FDA300;
}

.carousel-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.carousel-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.15);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #182833;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.05);
}

.carousel-arrow:hover {
  background-color: #FDA300;
  border-color: #FDA300;
  color: #182833;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED CONTACT PAGE (contact.html) STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.page-contact-body {
  background-color: #F7F2E8;
  color: #182833;
}

/* Hero Section with Contact Image Banner */
.contact-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(540px, 72vh, 720px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(90px, 11vw, 140px) 24px clamp(60px, 7vw, 90px);
  background-color: #0A141C;
  background-image: url('assets/contact_banner.png'), url('assets/Contac Image Banner.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: right center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.contact-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.95) 0%,
    rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.88) 42%,
    rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.45) 65%,
    transparent 85%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-page-hero {
    background-position: 72% center;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .contact-hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.95) 0%,
      rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.88) 55%,
      rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.5) 85%,
      rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.7) 100%
    );
  }
}

.contact-hero-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-hero-container .contact-pill-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.contact-hero-container .contact-pill-tag .pill-dot {
  background-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FDA300;
}

.contact-hero-container .contact-pill-tag .pill-text {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.contact-page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6.5vw, 88px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.contact-page-title .text-orange {
  color: #FDA300;
}

.contact-page-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.35vw, 19px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 0 30px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.contact-sla-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.contact-sla-badge strong {
  color: #FDA300;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   KINETIC TYPOGRAPHY & ICON MICRO-ANIMATION UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.kinetic-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 1.08;
  padding-bottom: 0.04em;
}

.kinetic-inner {
  display: inline-block;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Shimmer Accent Text for Kinetic Display */
.shimmer-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDA300 0%, #FFE58F 45%, #FDA300 70%, #FFB636 100%);
  background-size: 240% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: auraTextShimmer 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

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

/* Pulsing SLA Lightning Icon */
.contact-sla-badge .sla-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: slaIconPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center center;
}

@keyframes slaIconPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.4));
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.25);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.95));
  }
}

/* Contact Detail Cards Icon Elevation & Arrow Dynamics */
.contact-detail-card:not(.no-hover):hover .card-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg);
  background: #FDA300;
  color: #0A141C;
  border-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.4);
}

.contact-detail-card:not(.no-hover):hover .card-arrow {
  transform: translate(4px, -4px);
  color: #FDA300;
}

/* Floating Monogram Badge Ambient Hover */
.building-brand-badge {
  animation: monogramFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes monogramFloat {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.55);
  }
}

/* Connect Pill Buttons Hover Spring */
.connect-pill-btn {
  transition: all 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.connect-pill-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.connect-pill-btn:hover .pill-icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.16) rotate(8deg);
  background: #FDA300;
  color: #0A141C;
}

/* Step Card Box Dynamic Elevation & Golden Border Glow */
.step-card-box {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.step-card-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.1);
}

.step-card-box:hover .step-number-tag {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  color: #FDA300;
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Two-Column Split Grid */
.contact-split-section {
  padding: clamp(50px, 7vw, 90px) 24px;
}

.contact-split-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 70px);
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .contact-split-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.22fr;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* Left Column: Direct Info */
.contact-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
}

.contact-section-intro .info-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-section-intro .info-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #182833;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.contact-section-intro .info-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.78);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Cards Stack */
.contact-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.contact-detail-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.03);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-detail-card:not(.no-hover):hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.04);
}

.contact-detail-card .card-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.12);
  color: #182833;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-detail-card:not(.no-hover):hover .card-icon-wrap {
  background: #FDA300;
  color: #182833;
}

.contact-detail-card .card-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.contact-detail-card .card-label {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #6C7D8B;
}

.contact-detail-card .card-value {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #182833;
}

.contact-detail-card .card-hint {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.6);
}

.contact-detail-card .card-arrow {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #FDA300;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-detail-card:not(.no-hover):hover .card-arrow {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

/* Direct Calendar Box */
.calendar-booking-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #182833 0%, #153040 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  color: #F5F0E6;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.calendar-box-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.calendar-box-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.calendar-box-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.82);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.btn-calendar-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  color: #182833;
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
}

.btn-calendar-trigger:hover {
  background-color: #FFB11A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Trust Guarantees */
.contact-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.trust-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.8);
}

.trust-badge-item .trust-icon {
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Right Column: Lead Form Card (Exact 90-Day Plan Design) */
.contact-plan-card {
  background-color: var(--color-cream, #F7F2E8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 40px) clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.plan-card-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-body), sans-serif;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-orange, #FDA300);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.plan-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed), Impact, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #182833;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.plan-card-intro {
  font-family: var(--font-body), sans-serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.72);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.plan-card-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.plan-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.plan-form-group label {
  font-family: var(--font-body), sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #182833;
}

.plan-form-group input,
.plan-form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.16);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body), sans-serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #182833;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.plan-form-group input::placeholder {
  color: #8C9BA5;
}

.plan-form-group input:focus,
.plan-form-group select:focus {
  border-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.2);
}

.plan-select-wrapper select {
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='14' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23182833' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  padding-right: 42px;
}

.plan-field-error {
  display: none;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #D93025;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.plan-field-error.visible {
  display: block;
}

.plan-submit-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.btn-plan-submit {
  background-color: #FDA300;
  color: #182833;
  font-family: var(--font-body), sans-serif;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-plan-submit:hover {
  background-color: #FFB11A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.45);
}

.btn-plan-submit .btn-plan-arrow {
  font-weight: 900;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-plan-submit:hover .btn-plan-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.plan-privacy-note {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #718096;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 6px 0 0;
}

/* Success Screen for Plan Card */
.plan-success-screen {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 8px;
}

.plan-success-screen.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.plan-success-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FDA300;
  color: #182833;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.plan-success-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.plan-box-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.plan-box-text {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
}

.btn-plan-home {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background-color: #182833;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-condensed), Impact, sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.btn-plan-home:hover {
  background-color: #FDA300;
  color: #182833;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.form-header-area {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.form-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #182833;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.72);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Actual Form Fields */
.contact-actual-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.form-grid-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

@media (min-width: 641px) {
  .form-grid-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.form-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.form-field-group.full-width {
  width: 100%;
}

.form-field-group label {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #182833;
}

.form-field-group input,
.form-field-group textarea,
.form-field-group select {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: #FDFBF7;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.12);
  color: #182833;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  width: 100%;
}

.form-field-group input:focus,
.form-field-group textarea:focus,
.form-field-group select:focus {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.16);
}

.form-field-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

.field-error-msg {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #D93025;
  display: none;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.field-error-msg.visible {
  display: block;
}

/* Service Pills Checkbox Selector */
.service-pills-selector {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.service-pill-checkbox {
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.service-pill-checkbox input {
  display: none;
}

.service-pill-checkbox .pill-box {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #182833;
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-pill-checkbox input:checked + .pill-box {
  background-color: #182833;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #182833;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.service-pill-checkbox:hover .pill-box {
  border-color: #FDA300;
}

/* Select wrapper */
.custom-select-wrapper select {
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23182833' stroke-width='2.2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  background-size: 16px;
  padding-right: 42px;
}

/* Submit Block */
.form-submit-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn-submit-contact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  color: #182833;
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #FDA300;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.32);
}

.btn-submit-contact:hover {
  background-color: #FFB11A;
  border-color: #FFB11A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.44);
}

.btn-submit-contact .submit-btn-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.btn-submit-contact:hover .submit-btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.6);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Success Screen */
.contact-success-screen {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.contact-success-screen.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.success-icon-badge {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FDA300;
  color: #182833;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.success-badge-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.success-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #182833;
  margin: 0;
}

.success-message {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.78);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0;
}

.success-next-box {
  background: #F5F0E6;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  max-width: 480px;
  text-align: left;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.next-box-label {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.next-box-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

.btn-back-home {
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: #182833;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-back-home:hover {
  background-color: #FDA300;
  color: #182833;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   "WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?" 3-STEP PROCESS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-next-steps-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 24px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.07);
}

.next-steps-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.next-steps-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
}

.steps-pill-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #F5F0E6;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.steps-pill-tag .pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
}

.steps-pill-tag .pill-text {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.steps-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #182833;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.steps-subheading {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.72);
  margin: 0;
}

.steps-three-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .steps-three-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.step-card-box {
  background: #FDFBF7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.step-card-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.06);
}

.step-number-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FDA300;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.step-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #182833;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.step-card-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.75);
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.step-timeline-indicator {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #6C7D8B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CINEMATIC CONNECT HUB — HEADQUARTERS & DIRECT CHANNELS
   Exact design matching reference with Auraxis dark luxury color palette
   ========================================================================== */
.connect-hub-section {
  background-color: #0B161E;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 38px 38px;
  background-position: center center;
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.connect-hub-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31, 71, 98, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.connect-hub-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Top Split: Building Visual (Left) & Connect Content (Right) */
.connect-hub-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .connect-hub-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

/* Left: Architectural Building Visual with Beacon & Pointer */
.connect-building-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.connect-building-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.connect-building-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Subtle blueprint grid overlay */
.building-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px -12px -12px -12px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Interactive Beacon Pin on Balcony */
.building-beacon-pin {
  position: absolute;
  top: 36%;
  right: 28%;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  transform: translate(50%, -50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.beacon-core {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FFC619;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FDA300, 0 0 20px #FFC619;
  display: block;
}

.beacon-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.45);
  animation: beaconPulseAnim 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes beaconPulseAnim {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.6);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(2.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Curved Pointer SVG Line */
.building-callout-pointer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24%;
  right: 12%;
  width: 90px;
  height: 55px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.pointer-curve-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

/* Golden Monogram Callout Badge */
.building-brand-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22%;
  right: -16px;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDA300 0%, #FFC619 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  z-index: 4;
  animation: badgeFloatAnim 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes badgeFloatAnim {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
}

.badge-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed), Impact, sans-serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #182833;
  line-height: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .building-brand-badge {
    right: 4px;
    top: 24%;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .badge-letter {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .building-callout-pointer {
    right: 22px;
    width: 75px;
    height: 48px;
  }
}

/* Right: Info Column */
.connect-hub-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.connect-hub-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hub-tag-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FDA300;
}

.hub-tag-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.connect-hub-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed), Impact, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.8vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
}

.connect-hub-heading .heading-accent {
  color: #F7F2E8;
  display: block;
}

/* Interactive 5-Pill Cluster */
.connect-pills-cluster {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.connect-pill-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1C2E3B 0%, #152530 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 8px 6px 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
}

.connect-pill-btn:hover {
  border-color: #FDA300;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.connect-pill-btn.pill-highlight-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #243B4B 0%, #182B38 100%);
  border-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.4);
}

.connect-pill-btn.pill-highlight-btn:hover {
  border-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
}

.pill-icon-circle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDA300 0%, #FFC619 100%);
  color: #182833;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.connect-pill-btn:hover .pill-icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.pill-short-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Bottom Shelf Card: 3 Informational Columns */
.connect-hub-shelf-card {
  background: rgba(21, 48, 64, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .connect-hub-shelf-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

.hub-shelf-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.shelf-icon-badge {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FDA300;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.hub-shelf-col:hover .shelf-icon-badge {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.4);
}

.shelf-col-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.shelf-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.shelf-col-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin: 0;
}

.shelf-highlight {
  color: #FDA300;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE — EDITORIAL DESIGN SYSTEM & SCROLL-TRIGGERED STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.page-about-body {
  background-color: #F7F2E8;
  color: #182833;
}

/* 1. About Hero Section with Background Banner */
.about-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(500px, 48vw, 640px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(50px, 5.5vw, 80px) 24px clamp(40px, 4.5vw, 65px);
  background-color: #0A141C;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.about-hero-bg-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: right center;
  display: block;
}

.about-hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.98) 0%, 
    rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.92) 28%, 
    rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.40) 42%, 
    transparent 56%
  );
}

.about-hero-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero-text-block {
  max-width: 42%;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-hero-text-block {
    max-width: 85%;
  }
  .about-hero-bg-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
      rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.96) 0%, 
      rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.88) 60%, 
      rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.65) 100%
    );
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-hero-text-block {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.about-hero-section .contact-pill-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-hero-section .pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FDA300;
}

.about-hero-section .pill-text {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.6vw, 4.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.about-hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.about-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Dedicated About Metrics Bar Section Directly Below Hero Banner */
.about-metrics-bar-section {
  background: #0A141C;
  padding: 32px 24px 38px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

.about-metrics-bar-section .about-metrics-ribbon {
  margin-top: 0;
  max-width: 1240px;
}

/* Metrics Ribbon in Bar Section */
.about-metrics-ribbon {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 1240px;
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .about-metrics-ribbon {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.metric-ribbon-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.metric-ribbon-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.metric-value-num {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.2vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FDA300;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.metric-label-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* 2. About Story / Origin Section */
.about-story-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) 24px;
  background-color: #FDFBF7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
}

.about-story-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.story-header-block {
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px);
}

.about-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #182833;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .about-story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.story-quote-card {
  background: #182833;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 52px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.story-quote-card::before {
  content: '“';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 160px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-quote-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.story-quote-card blockquote span.highlight {
  color: #FDA300;
}

.story-quote-author {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.story-quote-author strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.story-narrative-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: clamp(15.5px, 1.2vw, 17.5px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.85);
}

.story-narrative-copy p strong {
  color: #182833;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Comparative Grid: Traditional Agencies vs Auraxis */
.comparison-section-wrap {
  margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
}

.comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.comparison-card {
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.comparison-card.card-traditional {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.04);
}

.comparison-card.card-auraxis {
  background: #0B161E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 22, 30, 0.2);
}

.comparison-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
  width: fit-content;
}

.card-traditional .comparison-badge {
  background: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.07);
  color: #6C7D8B;
}

.card-auraxis .comparison-badge {
  background: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.15);
  color: #FDA300;
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.3);
}

.comparison-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0;
}

.card-traditional .comparison-title {
  color: #182833;
}

.card-auraxis .comparison-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.comparison-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.comparison-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.card-traditional .comparison-list li {
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.72);
}

.card-auraxis .comparison-list li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.list-icon-cross {
  color: #E25C5C;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.list-icon-check {
  color: #FDA300;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 3. Core Values / Principles Section (Dark Luxury) */
.about-values-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 120px) 24px;
  background-color: #0B161E;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 38px 38px;
  background-position: center center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.about-values-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.values-header-block {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px);
}

.about-values-section .about-section-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.values-subtext {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.2vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin: 0;
}

.about-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .about-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1040px) {
  .about-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.value-pillar-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.value-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.065);
  border-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.value-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.value-index-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #FDA300;
}

.value-icon-circle {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.28);
  color: #FDA300;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.value-pillar-card:hover .value-icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg);
  background: #FDA300;
  color: #0B161E;
}

.value-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.value-card-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* 4. The 4-Stage Operating Framework Section */
.about-framework-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) 24px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
}

.about-framework-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.framework-four-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .framework-four-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1040px) {
  .framework-four-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.framework-step-card {
  background: #FDFBF7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.framework-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
}

.framework-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FDA300;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.framework-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #182833;
  margin: 0;
}

.framework-step-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.75);
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.framework-timeline-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #6C7D8B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
}

/* 5. About CTA Bottom Card */
.about-cta-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 24px;
  background-color: #F7F2E8;
}

.about-cta-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-cta-card {
  background: #0B161E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 60px);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(11, 22, 30, 0.25);
}

.about-cta-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-cta-card .contact-pill-tag {
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.about-cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.about-cta-desc {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.25vw, 19px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

.about-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.btn-about-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  color: #0B161E;
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
}

.btn-about-primary:hover {
  background-color: #FFC619;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.45);
}

.btn-about-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-about-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES PAGE & CORE SERVICES OVERVIEW (STAGGERED HORIZONTAL CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */

.page-services-body {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Services Hero Section with Background Banner */
.services-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(500px, 48vw, 640px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(50px, 5.5vw, 80px) 24px clamp(40px, 4.5vw, 65px);
  background-color: #0A141C;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.services-hero-bg-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: right center;
  display: block;
}

.services-hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.98) 0%, 
    rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.92) 28%, 
    rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.40) 42%, 
    transparent 56%
  );
}

.services-hero-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.services-hero-text-block {
  max-width: 42%;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .services-hero-text-block {
    max-width: 85%;
  }
  .services-hero-bg-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
      rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.96) 0%, 
      rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.88) 60%, 
      rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.65) 100%
    );
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .services-hero-text-block {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.services-hero-section .contact-pill-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.services-hero-section .pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FDA300;
}

.services-hero-section .pill-text {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.services-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.6vw, 4.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.services-hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 460px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.services-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Dedicated Capabilities Quick-Jump Bar Directly Below Banner */
.services-quickpills-bar-section {
  background: #F7F2E8;
  padding: 24px 24px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 30, 40, 0.08);
}

.services-quickpills-header {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.quickpills-label {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #64748B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.services-category-quickpills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
}

.quickpill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 16px 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: none !important;
  color: #101E28;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.quickpill-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.16);
}

.quickpill-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A141C 0%, #1A2C38 100%);
  color: #FDA300;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.quickpill-btn:hover .quickpill-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDA300 0%, #E68A00 100%);
  color: #0A141C;
  transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(1.06);
}

.quickpill-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #101E28;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.quickpill-arrow-btn {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F4F0E8;
  color: #101E28;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.quickpill-btn:hover .quickpill-arrow-btn {
  background: #0A141C;
  color: #FDA300;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CORE SERVICES OVERVIEW SECTION (INTERACTIVE STAGGERED CARDS BLOCK)
   ========================================================================== */

.services-overview-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 120px) 24px clamp(80px, 10vw, 130px);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-overview-container {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

/* Header Area */
.services-overview-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.overview-header-left {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.services-overview-title {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.services-overview-sub {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.2vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.76);
  max-width: 640px;
}

.overview-header-right {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* More Services Button with Orange Badge */
.btn-more-services {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 8px 24px 8px 8px;
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.more-services-icon-badge {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  color: #000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-more-services:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  background-color: #14222B;
}

.btn-more-services:hover .more-services-icon-badge {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background-color: #FFC619;
}

/* Staggered Cards Block Wrapper */
.overview-staggered-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Overlapping Team Creative Photo (Interactive Cursor Follower Badge) */
.overview-team-collab-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -85px;
  left: clamp(400px, 36vw, 490px);
  width: clamp(140px, 12vw, 175px);
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.3), 0 0 0 4px #F7F2E8;
  z-index: 25;
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.overview-team-collab-badge.is-floating {
  box-shadow: 0 32px 64px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.42), 0 0 0 4px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.7);
}

.floating-badge-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0A141C;
}

.floating-badge-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.floating-badge-img.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.floating-badge-img.is-next {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  z-index: 1;
}

.floating-badge-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.28), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.overview-team-collab-badge.is-floating .floating-badge-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

.title-break-desktop {
  display: inline;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .title-break-desktop {
    display: none;
  }
  .overview-team-collab-badge {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Staggered Vertical Service Cards */
.staggered-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 24px);
}

.staggered-service-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px) clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 60px);
  border-radius: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 70px);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background-color 0.3s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* Horizontal Stagger Alternating Offsets (Desktop) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .staggered-service-card.card-stagger-1 {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 82%;
  }

  .staggered-service-card.card-stagger-2 {
    margin-left: 12%;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 84%;
  }

  .staggered-service-card.card-stagger-3 {
    margin-left: 20%;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 80%;
  }

  .staggered-service-card.card-stagger-4 {
    margin-left: 9%;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 85%;
  }

  .staggered-service-card.card-stagger-5 {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 80%;
  }

  .staggered-service-card.card-stagger-6 {
    margin-left: 15%;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 85%;
  }

  .staggered-service-card.card-stagger-7 {
    margin-left: 4%;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 82%;
  }

  .staggered-service-card.card-stagger-8 {
    margin-left: 16%;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 84%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .staggered-service-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 30px 24px;
    border-radius: 28px;
  }
}

/* Card Themes (Borderless Modern Architecture) */
/* Dark Theme (Card 1) */
.staggered-service-card.card-theme-dark {
  background-color: #0A141C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: none !important;
}

.staggered-service-card.card-theme-dark:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42), 0 0 0 2px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.45);
}

.staggered-service-card.card-theme-dark .service-card-title-massive {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.staggered-service-card.card-theme-dark .service-pill-tag {
  background: #182833;
  color: #D4DCE2;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.staggered-service-card.card-theme-dark .service-pill-tag:hover {
  background: #FDA300;
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Light Theme (Cards 2-6) - Crisp Borderless White with Soft Elevation */
.staggered-service-card.card-theme-light {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #14222B;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.06), 0 2px 8px rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.02);
  border: none !important;
}

.staggered-service-card.card-theme-light:hover {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.12), 0 0 0 2px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.4);
}

.staggered-service-card.card-theme-light .service-card-title-massive {
  color: #14222B;
}

.staggered-service-card.card-theme-light .service-pill-tag {
  background: #F3EFE7;
  color: #2F3E49;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.04);
}

.staggered-service-card.card-theme-light .service-pill-tag:hover {
  background: #14222B;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.15);
}

/* Massive Display Heading on Left */
.service-card-title-massive {
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

/* Staggered Card Content Layout */
.staggered-card-heading-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 24px);
  max-width: 58%;
}

.staggered-card-num-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  border: none !important;
}

.card-theme-dark .staggered-card-num-badge {
  background: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.18);
  color: #FDA300;
}

.card-theme-light .staggered-card-num-badge {
  background: rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.08);
  color: #14222B;
}

.staggered-card-title-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.staggered-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.96rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.card-theme-dark .staggered-card-desc {
  color: #A3B3BF;
}

.card-theme-light .staggered-card-desc {
  color: #4C5E6B;
}

/* Staggered Card Action & Pill Tags Group */
.staggered-card-action-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 14px;
}

.staggered-card-explore-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.card-theme-dark .staggered-card-explore-btn {
  color: #FDA300;
}

.card-theme-light .staggered-card-explore-btn {
  color: #14222B;
}

.staggered-service-card:hover .staggered-card-explore-btn {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: #FDA300;
}

.staggered-service-card:hover .explore-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.explore-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .staggered-card-heading-group {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .staggered-card-action-group {
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Pill Tags Cluster on Right */
.service-card-pill-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  max-width: 480px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .service-card-pill-tags {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.service-pill-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Capability Cards Requirements & Deliverables Spec Box */
.capability-specs-box {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
}

.cap-spec-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
}

.cap-spec-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: #D97706;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cap-spec-detail {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  color: #37474F;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING BACK TO TOP BUTTON (ORANGE SQUIRCLE WITH CHEVRON)
   ========================================================================== */

.floating-back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: #FDA300;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.45);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.85);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.floating-back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.floating-back-to-top:hover {
  background-color: #FFC619;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.55);
}

.floating-back-to-top svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
  stroke-width: 2.6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.floating-back-to-top:hover svg {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CASE STUDY PAGE STYLES (casestudy.html)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   CASE STUDY PAGE STYLES (casestudy.html) - VIBRANT & CREATIVE ENTERPRISE THEME
   ========================================================================== */

.page-casestudy-body {
  background-color: #F7F2E8;
  color: #14222B;
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero Section & Atmospheric Radiant Glows with Background Banner
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.casestudy-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(500px, 48vw, 640px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 65px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(35px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  background-color: #0A141C;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.casestudy-hero-bg-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.casestudy-hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: right center;
  display: block;
}

.casestudy-hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.98) 0%, 
    rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.92) 28%, 
    rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.40) 42%, 
    transparent 56%
  );
}

.case-hero-glow-amber {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0%;
  left: 8%;
  width: clamp(300px, 40vw, 550px);
  height: clamp(300px, 40vw, 550px);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.16) 0%, rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.02) 65%, transparent 80%);
  filter: blur(65px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: heroPulseFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.case-hero-glow-blue {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%;
  right: 6%;
  width: clamp(280px, 35vw, 500px);
  height: clamp(280px, 35vw, 500px);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 0%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.02) 65%, transparent 80%);
  filter: blur(65px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: heroPulseFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes heroPulseFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-18px) scale(1.06); }
  100% { transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.96); }
}

.casestudy-hero-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Left 42% text content area */
.casestudy-hero-text-block {
  max-width: 42%;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .casestudy-hero-text-block {
    max-width: 85%;
  }
  .casestudy-hero-bg-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
      rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.96) 0%, 
      rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.88) 60%, 
      rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.65) 100%
    );
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .casestudy-hero-text-block {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.casestudy-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.6vw, 4.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.casestudy-hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 460px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.casestudy-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Hero Interactive Brand Quick-Jump Ribbon */
.case-hero-brand-ribbon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 8px 4px 24px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.case-hero-brand-ribbon::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.hero-brand-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.07);
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-brand-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.16);
}

.chip-healthcare:hover {
  background: #0A141C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.chip-enterprise:hover {
  background: #0A141C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

.chip-d2c:hover {
  background: #0A141C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
}

.chip-luxury:hover {
  background: #0A141C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.35);
}

.chip-industrial:hover {
  background: #0A141C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
}

.chip-icon {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.chip-name {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #0A141C;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-brand-chip:hover .chip-name {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.chip-stat {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #F1EBE1;
  color: #1E293B;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-brand-chip:hover .chip-stat {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #FDA300;
}

.chip-arrow {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-brand-chip:hover .chip-arrow {
  color: #FDA300;
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* Dedicated Impact Cockpit Bar Section Directly Below Hero Banner */
.casestudy-impact-bar-section {
  background: #F7F2E8;
  padding: 26px 0 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 30, 40, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

/* Aggregate Impact Cockpit Bar */
.casestudy-impact-ticker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 26px 36px;
  background: #0A141C;
  border-radius: 26px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.casestudy-impact-ticker::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10B981, #3B82F6, #F97316, #EAB308, #8B5CF6);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.ticker-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.ticker-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ticker-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.4; }
}

.ticker-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FDA300;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ticker-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #A3B3BF;
}

.ticker-mini-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #6EE7B7;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.ticker-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ticker-stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .casestudy-impact-ticker {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .casestudy-impact-ticker {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Category Filter Section (Borderless Modern Pills)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.casestudy-filter-section {
  padding: 16px 0 32px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 72px;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(247, 242, 232, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.06);
}

.filter-pills-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 6px 0;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.filter-pills-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.case-filter-pill {
  border: none !important;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #2F3E49;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.06);
}

.filter-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.case-filter-pill:hover {
  background: #0A141C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.16);
}

.pill-theme-healthcare:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.pill-theme-enterprise:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

.pill-theme-d2c:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
}

.pill-theme-luxury:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.35);
}

.pill-theme-industrial:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
}

.case-filter-pill.active {
  background: #FDA300;
  color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.42);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Case Study Showcase & Vibrant Feature Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.casestudy-showcase-section {
  padding: 30px 0 80px;
}

.case-study-feature-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.05), 0 2px 6px rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.02);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
  margin-bottom: clamp(35px, 5vw, 65px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.case-study-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.1);
}

.case-study-feature-card[data-brand-accent="emerald"]:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.08), 0 8px 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
}

.case-study-feature-card[data-brand-accent="cobalt"]:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.08), 0 8px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.case-study-feature-card[data-brand-accent="coral"]:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.08), 0 8px 30px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1);
}

.case-study-feature-card[data-brand-accent="gold"]:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.08), 0 8px 30px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.1);
}

.case-study-feature-card[data-brand-accent="violet"]:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.08), 0 8px 30px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1);
}

/* Subtle Ambient Radial Glows in Cards */
.card-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.case-study-feature-card:hover .card-ambient-glow {
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.glow-emerald {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

.glow-cobalt {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

.glow-coral {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

.glow-gold {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

.glow-violet {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

.case-study-feature-card.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.case-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .case-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

/* Left: Device Mockup Frame */
.case-visual-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.case-device-frame {
  background: #0A141C;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 12px 14px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.device-status-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 4px 6px 12px;
}

.device-window-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.control-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.control-dot.dot-close { background: #FF5F56; }
.control-dot.dot-min { background: #FFBD2E; }
.control-dot.dot-max { background: #27C93F; }

.device-url-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 280px;
}

.url-lock-icon {
  color: #94A3B8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.device-status-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.device-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.status-badge-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #10B981;
}

.status-indicator-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  animation: dotBlink 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.case-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: #0A141C;
}

.case-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.case-study-feature-card:hover .case-hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Glassmorphic Floating Metric Badges */
.case-floating-metric-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.case-floating-metric-badge .badge-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.badge-text-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
}

.case-floating-metric-badge .badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.badge-emerald .badge-num, .badge-emerald .badge-icon { color: #10B981; }
.badge-cobalt .badge-num, .badge-cobalt .badge-icon { color: #3B82F6; }
.badge-coral .badge-num, .badge-coral .badge-icon { color: #F97316; }
.badge-gold .badge-num, .badge-gold .badge-icon { color: #F59E0B; }
.badge-violet .badge-num, .badge-violet .badge-icon { color: #A855F7; }

.case-floating-metric-badge .badge-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Quick Tech Stack Pill Cluster */
.case-tech-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.case-tag-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: #F1EBE1;
  color: #2F3E49;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.04);
}

.tag-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.dot-emerald { background-color: #10B981; }
.dot-cobalt { background-color: #3B82F6; }
.dot-coral { background-color: #F97316; }
.dot-gold { background-color: #F59E0B; }
.dot-violet { background-color: #A855F7; }
.dot-blue { background-color: #2563EB; }
.dot-amber { background-color: #D97706; }
.dot-orange { background-color: #FDA300; }

/* Right: Content & Tab Switcher */
.case-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.case-header-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.kicker-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.case-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
}

.kicker-emerald { color: #059669; }
.kicker-cobalt { color: #2563EB; }
.kicker-coral { color: #EA580C; }
.kicker-gold { color: #D97706; }
.kicker-violet { color: #7C3AED; }

.verified-audit-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #059669;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.case-client-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.8vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #0A141C;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.case-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4C5E6B;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}

/* In-Card Tab Buttons */
.card-view-tabs {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #F1ECE2;
  padding: 5px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.card-tab-btn {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #475569;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.card-tab-btn:hover {
  color: #0A141C;
}

.card-tab-btn.active {
  background: #0A141C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.18);
}

/* Tab Panes */
.card-tab-pane {
  display: none;
}

.card-tab-pane.active {
  display: block;
}

/* 2-Pillar Breakdown */
.case-pillars-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 22px;
  border: none !important;
  background: #FAF7F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .case-pillars-group {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

.case-pillar-block p {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #37474F;
  margin: 0;
}

.pillar-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pillar-label h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #14222B;
  margin: 0;
}

.pillar-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Verified Metrics Proof Box (Tab 2) */
.metrics-proof-box {
  background: #0A141C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.18);
}

.proof-box-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.proof-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.proof-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.proof-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #10B981;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.proof-list strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Metrics Grid & Cockpit Tiles */
.case-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.metric-tile {
  background: #0A141C;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.metric-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.metric-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 6px;
}

.metric-tile-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FDA300;
  line-height: 1;
}

.tile-emerald .metric-tile-val { color: #10B981; }
.tile-cobalt .metric-tile-val { color: #3B82F6; }
.tile-coral .metric-tile-val { color: #F97316; }
.tile-gold .metric-tile-val { color: #F59E0B; }
.tile-violet .metric-tile-val { color: #A855F7; }

.metric-trend-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.metric-tile-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #A3B3BF;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Actions Row & Brand Buttons */
.case-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.btn-case-expand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #0A141C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.16);
}

.btn-case-expand:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-case-expand:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-case-expand .btn-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-emerald:hover {
  background: #10B981;
  color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
}

.btn-cobalt:hover {
  background: #3B82F6;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
}

.btn-coral:hover {
  background: #F97316;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: #F59E0B;
  color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
}

.btn-violet:hover {
  background: #A855F7;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45);
}

.case-consult-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #14222B;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.case-consult-link:hover {
  color: #D97706;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   NEW SECTION: EXECUTIVE COMMERCIAL MATRIX
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.casestudy-matrix-section {
  padding: 40px 0 80px;
}

.matrix-card-wrapper {
  background: #0A141C;
  border-radius: 36px;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 65px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.matrix-card-wrapper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.matrix-header {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.matrix-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #FDA300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.matrix-kicker .kicker-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FDA300;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FDA300;
}

.matrix-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.matrix-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #A3B3BF;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.matrix-table-responsive {
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) transparent;
}

.executive-matrix-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  min-width: 860px;
}

.executive-matrix-table th {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #718096;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.executive-matrix-table td {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  padding: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.matrix-row {
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.matrix-row:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.row-emerald:hover { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08) !important; }
.row-cobalt:hover { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) !important; }
.row-coral:hover { background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.08) !important; }
.row-gold:hover { background: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.08) !important; }
.row-violet:hover { background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08) !important; }

.client-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.client-cell strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.client-cell .cell-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.client-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.client-icon-emerald {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  color: #10B981;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.28);
}

.client-icon-cobalt {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  color: #60A5FA;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.28);
}

.client-icon-coral {
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15);
  color: #FB923C;
  border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.28);
}

.client-icon-gold {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: #FBBF24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28);
}

.client-icon-violet {
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
  color: #C084FC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.28);
}

.timeline-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FDA300;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.highlight-emerald { color: #10B981; }
.highlight-cobalt { color: #60A5FA; }
.highlight-coral { color: #FB923C; }
.highlight-gold { color: #FBBF24; }
.highlight-violet { color: #C084FC; }

.matrix-view-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.matrix-view-btn:hover {
  background: #FDA300;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FDA300;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.4);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Methodology Comparison Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.casestudy-methodology-section {
  padding: 50px 0 80px;
}

.methodology-card-wrapper {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 60px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(20, 34, 43, 0.06);
}

.methodology-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.methodology-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0A141C;
  margin: 12px 0 10px;
}

.methodology-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #4C5E6B;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.methodology-table-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .methodology-table-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.methodology-col {
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: 26px;
}

.col-traditional {
  background: #F3EFE7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
}

.col-auraxis {
  background: #0A141C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.3);
  position: relative;
}

.col-highlight-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.15);
  color: #FDA300;
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.col-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.methodology-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.methodology-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
}

.list-cross {
  color: #EF4444;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.list-check {
  color: #10B981;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Call to Action Banner
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.casestudy-cta-section {
  padding: 20px 0 100px;
}

.casestudy-cta-box {
  background: #0A141C;
  border-radius: 36px;
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px) clamp(30px, 5vw, 60px);
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 65px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-sparkle-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.35);
  color: #FDA300;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.casestudy-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.02;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.casestudy-cta-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem);
  color: #A3B3BF;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.casestudy-cta-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-ghost-luxury {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-ghost-luxury:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   In-Depth 90-Day Sprint Drawer Modal
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.case-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.case-drawer-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.case-drawer-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  height: 100vh;
  max-height: 100vh;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: -20px 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.case-drawer-overlay.active .case-drawer-container {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.case-drawer-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F3EFE7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.12);
  color: #14222B;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 20;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.case-drawer-close:hover {
  background: #0A141C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.case-drawer-scroll-body {
  padding: 30px clamp(18px, 3vw, 32px) 60px;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 100vh;
  flex: 1;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Polished Scrollbar for Drawer */
.case-drawer-scroll-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.case-drawer-scroll-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #F4F1EA;
}

.case-drawer-scroll-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #FDA300;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.case-drawer-scroll-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #D97706;
}

/* Compact Typography for Drawer Header */
.drawer-client-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #D97706;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.drawer-client-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0A141C;
  margin: 6px 0 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.drawer-client-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #4C5E6B;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT WE DID ON THIS PROJECT (PROJECT SCOPE & EXECUTION CARD)
   ========================================================================== */
.drawer-scope-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.1);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.05);
}

.drawer-scope-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
}

.drawer-scope-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #0A141C;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.drawer-scope-kicker::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FDA300;
}

.drawer-scope-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D97706;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
}

.drawer-scope-overview {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #1A2833;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.drawer-scope-breakdown {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: #F7F5EE;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.06);
}

.drawer-scope-item {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #4C5E6B;
}

.drawer-scope-item strong {
  color: #0A141C;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.drawer-levers-wrap {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.drawer-levers-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #6C7D89;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.drawer-levers-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.drawer-lever-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #FAF8F4;
  color: #182833;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.1);
}

/* Compact 90-Day Execution Timeline */
.drawer-sprint-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 16px 0;
}

.drawer-sprint-card {
  background: #F7F4EE;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.04);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

.sprint-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.sprint-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: #0A141C;
  color: #FDA300;
}

.sprint-duration {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #6C7D89;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sprint-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A141C;
  margin: 0 0 5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sprint-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.48;
  color: #4B5E6B;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERPENTINE ROADMAP — 8 HANGING TAG CARDS SECTION
   Architectural Grid Paper + Hand-Drawn Connector Path + Hanging Tags
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-case-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.055) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  background-position: center top;
  padding: clamp(70px, 8vw, 130px) 0 clamp(90px, 10vw, 150px);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
}

.roadmap-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  position: relative;
}

/* Header Row matching Mockup */
.roadmap-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px);
  position: relative;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.roadmap-header-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.roadmap-section-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #D97706;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.roadmap-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0A141C;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.roadmap-main-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #4C5E6B;
  margin: 0;
}

.roadmap-header-arrow-wrap {
  width: 110px;
  height: 65px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.roadmap-curly-arrow {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Serpentine Track & SVG Trail */
.roadmap-serpentine-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 75px);
}

.roadmap-connecting-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.roadmap-dashed-path {
  stroke: #94A3B8;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 8 8;
  fill: none;
}

/* Staggered Alternating Rows */
.roadmap-card-row {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
}

.roadmap-card-row.row-right {
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-right: clamp(10px, 8vw, 130px);
}

.roadmap-card-row.row-left {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-left: clamp(10px, 8vw, 130px);
}

/* Hanging Tag Card Anatomy */
.roadmap-tag-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 34px 26px 26px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 22px 48px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.08),
    0 6px 16px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.04);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
              border-color 0.3s ease;
  user-select: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
}

/* Top Eyelet Grommet */
.tag-eyelet {
  position: absolute;
  top: 13px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #F1F5F9 20%, #CBD5E1 70%, #94A3B8 100%);
  box-shadow: 
    0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px solid #64748B;
  z-index: 3;
}

.tag-eyelet-hole {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #182833;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

/* Inner Panel */
.tag-inner-panel {
  background: #F4F1EA;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.06);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.tag-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tag-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #182833;
  line-height: 1;
}

.tag-sector-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #D97706;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
}

.tag-client-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.2vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A141C;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.tag-client-copy {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #4C5E6B;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.tag-metric-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Oswald", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A141C;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #6C7D89;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.tag-action-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #0A141C;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.14);
  padding-top: 14px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.cta-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Alternating Staggered Tilts matching Reference Mockup */
.tag-tilt-neg {
  transform: rotate(-3.5deg);
}

.tag-tilt-pos {
  transform: rotate(4deg);
}

.tag-tilt-neg-lg {
  transform: rotate(-4.5deg);
}

.tag-tilt-pos-sm {
  transform: rotate(3.5deg);
}

.tag-tilt-neg-sm {
  transform: rotate(-2.5deg);
}

/* Hover & Focus Interaction */
.roadmap-tag-card:hover,
.roadmap-tag-card:focus-visible {
  transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 
    0 30px 60px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.16),
    0 10px 24px rgba(10, 20, 28, 0.08);
  border-color: #FDA300;
  outline: none;
}

.roadmap-tag-card:hover .tag-client-title {
  color: #D97706;
}

.roadmap-tag-card:hover .tag-inner-panel {
  background: #EFEBE1;
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
}

.roadmap-tag-card:hover .tag-action-cta {
  color: #D97706;
}

.roadmap-tag-card:hover .cta-arrow {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* Bottom Annotation "Ready to be delivered!" */
.roadmap-bottom-annotation {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  transform: rotate(-4deg);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  align-self: center;
}

.annotation-text {
  font-family: 'Caveat', 'Patrick Hand', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #182833;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.annotation-sparkle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  animation: sparklePulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes sparklePulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.85; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.25) rotate(18deg); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .roadmap-card-row.row-right,
  .roadmap-card-row.row-left {
    justify-content: center;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  .roadmap-connecting-svg {
    opacity: 0.45;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .roadmap-case-section {
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
  }
  .roadmap-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .roadmap-header-arrow-wrap {
    margin-top: 0;
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .roadmap-serpentine-track {
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .roadmap-tag-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    transform: rotate(0deg) !important;
  }
  .roadmap-connecting-svg {
    display: none;
  }
  .roadmap-bottom-annotation {
    transform: rotate(-2deg);
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE LAYOUT FIXES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Services: stack "Empowering Growth" title and "More Services" button so the button isn't cut off */
  .services-overview-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .overview-header-right {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 519px) {
  /* Home hero stats: even 2x2 grid instead of 3 + 1 orphan (dividers are hidden below 520px) */
  .hero-metrics-pill-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px 20px;
  }
}

/* Mobile menu CTA: match the height of the WhatsApp / Call buttons above it */
.mobile-drawer-panel > .btn-full {
  min-height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* WhatsApp / Call buttons on contact page (links styled as buttons) */
a.btn-plan-submit {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Contact page WhatsApp / Call card */
.contact-plan-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .contact-form-col {
    align-self: start;
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
  }
}

.btn-plan-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid #182833;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-plan-secondary:hover {
  background-color: #182833;
  color: #F7F2E8;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.plan-next-steps {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.1);
}

.plan-next-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-condensed);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #718096;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.plan-next-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.plan-next-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-body), sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(24, 40, 51, 0.72);
}

.plan-next-list strong {
  color: #182833;
}

.plan-next-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(253, 163, 0, 0.14);
  color: #B87400;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.plan-response-time {
  margin: 20px 0 0;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #718096;
}