/*
 * Kalpanik - Digital Marketing Agency
 * Main Stylesheet
 * Theme: Indian Yellow with Black and White
 */

/* ================================
   PRELOADER
================================ */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    background: #0A0A0A;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}

#preloader.hide {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.preloader-inner {
    text-align: center;
}

.preloader-logo {
    width: 180px;
    animation: preloaderPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes preloaderPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: scale(0.96);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

.preloader-bar {
    width: 180px;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin: 24px auto 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.preloader-bar-fill {
    width: 0%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 3px;
    animation: preloaderFill 1.8s ease-in-out forwards;
}

@keyframes preloaderFill {
    0% {
        width: 0%;
    }

    60% {
        width: 70%;
    }

    100% {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ================================
   CSS VARIABLES
================================ */
:root {
    /* Monochrome Palette - Black & White Theme */
    --mono-white: #FFFFFF;
    --mono-black: #000000;
    --mono-dark: #0A0A0A;

    /* Primary Colors - Zebra Theme (White accents on Black) */
    --primary-yellow: #FFFFFF;
    --primary-yellow-dark: #E5E5E5;
    --neutral-700: #404040;

    /* Neutral Greyscale */
    --black: #1A1A1A;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --gray-100: #F8F9FA;
    --gray-200: #E9ECEF;
    --gray-300: #DEE2E6;
    --gray-400: #CED4DA;
    --gray-500: #6C757D;
    --gray-600: #495057;
    --gray-700: #343A40;
    --gray-800: #212529;
    --gray-900: #141414;
    --neutral-800: #262626;
    --neutral-900: #171717;
    --neutral-950: #0a0a0a;

    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    --font-primary: var(--font-body);

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-normal: 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-xl: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --shadow-white-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);

    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 30px;
}

/* ================================
   BASE STYLES
================================ */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Global focus ring for keyboard navigation (WCAG 2.4.7) */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid #2962FF;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Remove default focus ring for mouse/touch users */
:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
    outline: none;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    background-color: #000000;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

h5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

h6 {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--gray-300);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ================================
   TEXT REVEAL ANIMATION (legacy)
================================ */

/* ================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
================================ */
.section-padding {
    padding: 50px 0;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: #4B5563;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.text-yellow {
    color: var(--primary-yellow) !important;
}

/* Gradient Text - Electric Blue to Deep Purple (matches statue transformation) */
.text-gradient-sculpt {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2962FF 0%, #7C4DFF 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: inline-block;
}

.bg-yellow {
    background-color: var(--primary-yellow) !important;
}

.bg-light-gray {
    background-color: var(--gray-100);
}

/* ================================
   BUTTONS
================================ */
.btn {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--black);
    border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--black);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--black);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--black);
    border-color: var(--black);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background-color: var(--black);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Primary CTA - Solid White */
.btn-ghost-white {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--black);
    border-color: var(--white);
}

.btn-ghost-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--gray-200);
    border-color: var(--gray-200);
    color: var(--black);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-white-glow);
}

/* Secondary CTA - Outline White */
.btn-outline-white {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--white);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--black);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-white {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--black);
    border-color: var(--white);
}

.btn-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--black);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--black);
}

/* ================================
   NAVBAR
================================ */
.navbar {
    --bs-navbar-color: #FFFFFF;
    --bs-navbar-hover-color: #CCCCCC;
    --bs-navbar-active-color: #FFFFFF;
    --bs-navbar-brand-color: #FFFFFF;
    --bs-navbar-brand-hover-color: #FFFFFF;
    --bs-nav-link-color: #FFFFFF;
    --bs-nav-link-hover-color: #CCCCCC;
    --bs-navbar-toggler-border-color: transparent;
    --bs-navbar-toggler-icon-bg: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255,255,255,1)' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='3' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    height: 70px;
    padding: 0;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    z-index: 1050;
}

.navbar>.container {
    height: 100%;
    align-items: center;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    height: 70px;
}

/* Force white nav text always (dark or transparent navbar) */
.navbar .navbar-brand,
.navbar .logo-text,
.navbar .nav-link {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.navbar .nav-link:hover,
.navbar .nav-link.active {
    color: #CCCCCC !important;
}

/* White hamburger icon always */
.navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(255,255,255,1)' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='3' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e") !important;
}

.navbar-brand .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    margin: 0 3px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    --bs-nav-link-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after {
    width: 60%;
}

.navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: #CCCCCC !important;
}

.navbar .cta-btn {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #141414 !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    margin-left: 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.navbar .cta-btn .btn-text {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar .cta-btn .btn-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar .cta-btn:hover {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-white-glow);
}

.navbar .cta-btn:hover .btn-text {
    transform: translateX(-10px);
}

.navbar .cta-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
    right: 15px;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Scrolled state CTA button */
.navbar.scrolled .cta-btn {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--black);
    border-color: var(--white);
}

.navbar.scrolled .cta-btn:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--white);
}

/* Medium desktop: shrink nav links to prevent wrapping */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        padding: 8px 10px;
        margin: 0 1px;
    }

    .navbar .cta-btn {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        margin-left: 10px;
    }
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 10px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.dropdown-item {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--neutral-800);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Dropdown Arrow */
.dropdown-arrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-left: 5px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Split dropdown toggle button (SEO-friendly: link is real <a>, toggle is separate <button>) */
.nav-item.dropdown > .dropdown-toggle-split {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    line-height: 1;
    display: none; /* hidden by default; shown on mobile via media query */
}

.nav-item.dropdown > .dropdown-toggle-split:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Hover Dropdown for Desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
}

/* Mobile Dropdown Menu */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static !important;
        float: none;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        border: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-radius: 0;
        display: none;
    }

    /* Show dropdown when toggled */
    .dropdown-menu.show {
        display: block !important;
    }

    .dropdown-item {
        display: block !important;
        color: var(--white);
        padding: 12px 30px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .dropdown-item:hover,
    .dropdown-item:focus {
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        color: var(--white);
    }

    .dropdown-divider {
        display: block !important;
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        margin: 5px 20px;
    }

    .dropdown-toggle::after {
        float: right;
        margin-top: 8px;
    }

    /* Show split toggle on mobile */
    .nav-item.dropdown {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .nav-item.dropdown > .nav-link {
        flex: 1;
    }

    .nav-item.dropdown > .dropdown-toggle-split {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 10px 14px;
    }

    .nav-item.dropdown > .dropdown-menu {
        flex-basis: 100%;
    }
}

/* Mobile Navbar Toggler — transforms into X when open */
.navbar-toggler {
    border: none;
    padding: 8px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1100;
    background-color: transparent;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
    box-shadow: none;
    outline: none;
}

/* Hide default Bootstrap icon — we use custom lines */
.navbar-toggler-icon {
    display: none;
}

/* Custom hamburger lines */
.navbar-toggler .toggler-bar {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: absolute;
}

.navbar-toggler .toggler-bar:nth-child(1) {
    top: 13px;
}

.navbar-toggler .toggler-bar:nth-child(2) {
    top: 21px;
}

.navbar-toggler .toggler-bar:nth-child(3) {
    top: 29px;
}

/* When open — transform into X */
.navbar-toggler:not(.collapsed) .toggler-bar:nth-child(1) {
    top: 21px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.navbar-toggler:not(.collapsed) .toggler-bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.navbar-toggler:not(.collapsed) .toggler-bar:nth-child(3) {
    top: 21px;
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Prevent horizontal scroll when mobile menu is open */
html,
body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Hide hamburger menu on desktop (Bootstrap uses 992px as lg breakpoint) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .navbar-toggler {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ================================
   HERO SECTION - ROYAL BLUE CAROUSEL
================================ */
.hero-section {
    background: #0d1b4b;
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-carousel {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

/* ---- Slides ---- */
.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out, visibility 0.5s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 1;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Slide background images */
.hero-slide-bg-1 {
    background-color: #0d1b4b;
    background-image: url('../images/hero/slider1.png');
}

.hero-slide-bg-2 {
    background-color: #0a1a35;
    background-image: url('../images/hero/slider2.png');
}

.hero-slide-bg-3 {
    background-color: #0b1540;
    background-image: url('../images/hero/slider3.png');
}

/* Dark overlay for text readability */
.hero-slide-overlay {
    display: none;
}

.hero-slide-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px 60px 0;
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-text-col {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 700px;
}

/* ---- Pill Label ---- */
.hero-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #7CFF4F;
    color: #000000;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-pill {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---- Headline ---- */
.hero-headline {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease 0.1s, transform 0.5s ease 0.1s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-headline {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---- Subtext ---- */
.hero-subtext {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 300;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease 0.25s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-subtext {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ---- CTA Buttons ---- */
.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease 0.4s, transform 0.4s ease 0.4s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-buttons {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-btn-primary {
    background: #7CFF4F;
    color: #000000;
    border: 2px solid #7CFF4F;
}

.hero-btn-primary:hover {
    background: #6ae03f;
    border-color: #6ae03f;
    color: #000000;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(124, 255, 79, 0.3);
}

.hero-btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.hero-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* ---- Navigation Arrows ---- */
.hero-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-arrow-prev {
    left: 20px;
}

.hero-arrow-next {
    right: 20px;
}

/* ---- Navigation Dots ---- */
.hero-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

/* Expand touch target to 44px minimum */
.hero-dot::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
}

.hero-dot.active {
    background: #7CFF4F;
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* ================================
   TRUSTED BRANDS SECTION
================================ */
.trusted-brands {
    background: #fafafa;
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* --- Heading --- */
.trusted-brands-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.trusted-brands-heading {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #666;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.trusted-brands-divider {
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: #eee;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Desktop: Static Grid (8 per row, aligned with header .container) --- */
.brands-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px 0;
    padding: 0 12px;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.brand-item {
    width: calc(100% / 8);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #222;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 80px;
    padding: 6px;
}

.brand-item img {
    height: 70px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 140px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        filter 0.4s ease;
}

.brand-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.brand-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
}

/* --- Staggered Scroll Animation Utilities --- */
.fade-up-hidden {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transform: translateY(60px) !important;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.fade-up-visible {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1) !important;
}

/* --- Continuous floating animation for brand items --- */
@keyframes brandFloat {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

.brand-item.floating {
    animation: brandFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.brand-item.floating:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* --- Mobile: Marquee (hidden on desktop) --- */
.brands-marquee {
    display: none;
}

/* --- Tablet (768px–1024px) --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .trusted-brands {
        padding: 48px 0;
    }

    .brands-grid {
        gap: 14px 0;
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .brand-item {
        width: calc(100% / 6);
        height: 65px;
    }

    .brand-item img {
        height: 55px;
        max-width: 110px;
    }
}

/* --- Mobile (below 768px) --- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .trusted-brands {
        padding: 32px 0;
    }

    .trusted-brands-heading {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .trusted-brands-header {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    /* Hide desktop grid on mobile */
    .brands-grid {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Show marquee on mobile */
    .brands-marquee {
        display: block;
        overflow: hidden;
        position: relative;
    }

    .brands-marquee-track {
        display: flex;
        gap: 32px;
        width: max-content;
        animation: brands-scroll 20s linear infinite;
    }

    .brand-item-mobile {
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 1rem;
        color: #222;
        white-space: nowrap;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .brand-item-mobile img {
        height: 55px;
        width: auto;
        max-width: 140px;
        object-fit: contain;
        display: block;
    }
}

@keyframes brands-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ================================
   WELCOME SECTION (WHITE BACKGROUND)
================================ */
.welcome-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* No grid texture for white section */
.welcome-section::before {
    display: none;
}

.welcome-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.welcome-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: none;
}

.welcome-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #141414;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Fusion Headline */
.fusion-headline {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #141414;
}

.lead-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #444444;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Fusion Image */
.welcome-image {
    position: relative;
}

.welcome-image.fusion-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.welcome-image.fusion-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* ================================
   IMAGE COMPARISON / BEFORE-AFTER EFFECT
================================ */
.image-comparison {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: ew-resize;
}

.comparison-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.comparison-image {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}

/* Overlay that reveals on hover - simulates "polished" expansion */
.comparison-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.1) 20%,
            rgba(124, 77, 255, 0.15) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.image-comparison:hover .comparison-overlay {
    left: 0;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Glow effect on hover */
.image-comparison:hover .comparison-image {
    filter: brightness(1.05) saturate(1.1);
}

/* ================================
   MAGNETIC BUTTON EFFECT
================================ */
.btn-magnetic {
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}

.btn-magnetic:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Welcome Stats */
.welcome-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #141414;
    line-height: 1;
    /* Prevent layout shift during count animation */
    min-width: 80px;
}

/* Count-up animation state */
.stat-number.counting {
    color: #2962FF;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-number.counted {
    color: #141414;
    transition: color 0.5s ease;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #666666;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Mobile Magazine Layout */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .welcome-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    /* Mobile header (shown above image) */
    .welcome-header-mobile {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .welcome-header-mobile .fusion-headline {
        font-size: 2rem;
        color: #141414;
    }

    .welcome-header-mobile .lead-text {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        color: #444444;
    }

    /* Image comes first in the row on mobile */
    .welcome-card .row {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .welcome-image-col {
        order: 1;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .welcome-text-col {
        order: 2;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Left-align paragraph text on mobile for better readability */
    .welcome-text-col>p {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .welcome-image.fusion-image img {
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        width: 100%;
    }

    .welcome-stats {
        gap: 15px;
        margin: 1.5rem 0;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .lead-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .welcome-header-mobile .fusion-headline {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .welcome-stats {
        justify-content: space-around;
    }

    .stat-item {
        flex: 0 0 30%;
    }
}


/* ================================
   SERVICES SECTION — Light Mode + Illustrations
   Scoped under #services-section for zero bleed-out
================================ */
#services-section.services-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#services-section .section-title {
    color: #141414 !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

#services-section .section-subtitle {
    color: #666666 !important;
}

/* ================================
   SERVICES — ICON CARDS (Single-Row Flex)
================================ */

/* ---- Scroll-triggered entrance animations ---- */

/* Desktop: staggered slide-up + fade */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    #services-section .svc-icon-card {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
        transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
            transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
            flex 0.5s ease-in-out,
            background 0.4s ease,
            border-color 0.4s ease,
            box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    }

    #services-section .svc-icon-card.svc-visible {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Tablet: scale-up + fade */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) and (min-width: 576px) {
    #services-section .svc-icon-card {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.85);
        transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    }

    #services-section .svc-icon-card.svc-visible {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

/* Mobile: alternating slide-in from left/right */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    #services-section .svc-icon-card {
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    #services-section .svc-icon-card:nth-child(odd) {
        transform: translateX(-30px);
    }

    #services-section .svc-icon-card:nth-child(even) {
        transform: translateX(30px);
    }

    #services-section .svc-icon-card.svc-visible {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Desktop: Show exactly 6 cards, scroll if more */
#services-section .services-icon-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: stretch;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    position: relative;
}

#services-section .services-icon-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

#services-section .svc-icon-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 5 * 18px) / 6);
    min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
}

/* Hover uses dark background transition below, no flex change needed */

/* ---- Slider Arrows ---- */
.svc-slider-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.svc-slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E0E6F0;
    color: #2962FF;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 5;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.svc-slider-arrow:hover {
    background: #2962FF;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.25);
}

.svc-slider-arrow--prev {
    left: -20px;
}

.svc-slider-arrow--next {
    right: -20px;
}

/* Show arrows only when grid has overflow */
.svc-slider-wrap.has-overflow .svc-slider-arrow {
    display: flex;
}

/* ---- Card Base ---- */
.svc-icon-card {
    background: #F0F4FF;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
    border: 1px solid #E0E6F0;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* ---- Dark Hover on ALL Cards ---- */
.svc-icon-card:hover {
    background: #0D1B4B;
    border-color: #0D1B4B;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(13, 27, 75, 0.3);
}

/* ---- Icon Container ---- */
.svc-icon-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    background: #E8EEFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: #2962FF;
    transition: background 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

.svc-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 48%;
    height: 48%;
}

.svc-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

/* Icon hover — lighter on dark bg */
.svc-icon-card:hover .svc-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #7EB6FF;
}

/* ---- Title ---- */
.svc-icon-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #141414;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-height: 2.5em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.svc-icon-card:hover .svc-icon-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ---- Details Container — hidden by default on desktop ---- */
.svc-icon-details {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s ease-in-out, opacity 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

/* Reveal details on hover */
.svc-icon-card:hover .svc-icon-details {
    max-height: 200px;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ---- Description ---- */
.svc-icon-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #555555;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: normal;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.svc-icon-card:hover .svc-icon-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* ---- Know More Link ---- */
.svc-icon-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2962FF;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-top: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.svc-icon-card:hover .svc-icon-link {
    color: #7EB6FF;
}

.svc-icon-link:hover {
    color: #0D47A1;
}

.svc-icon-card:hover .svc-icon-link:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.svc-icon-link span {
    margin-left: 3px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.svc-icon-card:hover .svc-icon-link span {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* View All Services Button — dark style for light section */
#services-section .btn-primary {
    background-color: #141414;
    border-color: #141414;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

#services-section .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #2962FF;
    border-color: #2962FF;
}

/* ================================
   MOBILE: Grid Layout (≤992px)
   All content permanently visible
================================ */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    #services-section .services-icon-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }

    #services-section .svc-icon-card {
        flex: unset;
        min-width: unset;
        overflow: visible;
    }

    #services-section .svc-icon-card:hover {
        flex: unset;
    }

    .svc-icon-card {
        padding: 16px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .svc-icon-wrap {
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .svc-icon-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Always show details on mobile */
    .svc-icon-details {
        max-height: none;
        opacity: 1;
        overflow: visible;
    }

    .svc-icon-desc {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile: Keep 2-Column Grid (≤575px) */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    #services-section .services-icon-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }

    .svc-icon-card {
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .svc-icon-wrap {
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .svc-icon-title {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .svc-icon-desc {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .svc-icon-link {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* ================================
   MEET THE CREATORS — V2 LIGHT GRID
================================ */
.creators-section-v2 {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.creators-v2-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.v2-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.v2-heading {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.v2-subtext {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555555;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.creators-v2-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Immersive overlay card */
.creator-v2-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    cursor: default;
}

.creator-v2-card:hover .creator-v2-img img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Image fills entire card */
.creator-v2-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.creator-v2-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

/* Dark gradient overlay with text */
.creator-v2-info {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 40px 20px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 50%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
    text-align: left;
    z-index: 2;
}

.creator-v2-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 2px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.creator-v2-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Social bar — inside card at bottom, slides up on hover */
.creator-v2-socials {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 4;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.creator-v2-card:hover .creator-v2-socials {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.creator-v2-social {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.creator-v2-social:hover {
    background: #0077b5;
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .creators-v2-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .creators-section-v2 {
        padding: 48px 0;
    }

    .v2-heading {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .creators-v2-grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        gap: 16px;
        padding-bottom: 20px;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .creators-v2-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .creator-v2-card {
        flex: 0 0 75%;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
    }

    /* Always show social bar on touch devices */
    .creator-v2-socials {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .creator-v2-info {
        padding-bottom: 52px;
    }

    /* Swipe hint */
    .creators-swipe-hint {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 6px;
        margin-top: 16px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        color: #999;
        letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }

    .creators-swipe-hint i {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        animation: creatorSwipeNudge 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes creatorSwipeNudge {
        0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
        50% { transform: translateX(5px); }
    }

    /* Pagination dots */
    .creators-dots {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-top: 16px;
    }

    .creators-dot {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: #ccc;
        border: none;
        padding: 0;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
        position: relative;
    }

    /* Expand touch target to 44px minimum */
    .creators-dot::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        min-width: 44px;
        min-height: 44px;
    }

    .creators-dot.active {
        background: #333;
        transform: scale(1.25);
    }
}

/* Hide swipe hint & dots on desktop/tablet */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .creators-swipe-hint,
    .creators-dots {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ================================
   CASE STUDIES — V2 LIGHT GRID
================================ */
.case-studies-v2 {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.cases-v2-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.cases-v2-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.case-v2-card {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #FAFAFA;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.case-v2-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.case-v2-img {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}

.case-v2-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.case-v2-card:hover .case-v2-img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.case-v2-content {
    padding: 20px;
}

.case-v2-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.case-v2-tags {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.case-v2-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #555;
    background: #eee;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.case-v2-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #111;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.case-v2-link i {
    margin-left: 4px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.case-v2-link:hover {
    color: #0033e3;
}

.case-v2-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Scroll reveal animation — default for case studies etc */
.grid-reveal-item {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.grid-reveal-item.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---- Creator card animations (screen-specific) ---- */

/* Desktop: 3D flip-up with stagger */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .creator-v2-card.grid-reveal-item {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: perspective(800px) rotateX(15deg) translateY(60px);
        transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
            transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    .creator-v2-card.grid-reveal-item.is-visible {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: perspective(800px) rotateX(0deg) translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Tablet: scale + rotate entrance */
@media (max-width: 992px) and (min-width: 769px) {
    .creator-v2-card.grid-reveal-item {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.8) rotate(-3deg);
        transition: opacity 0.6s ease,
            transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    }

    .creator-v2-card.grid-reveal-item:nth-child(even) {
        transform: scale(0.8) rotate(3deg);
    }

    .creator-v2-card.grid-reveal-item.is-visible {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    }
}

/* Mobile: slide-in from bottom with blur */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .creator-v2-card.grid-reveal-item {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(50px);
        filter: blur(4px);
        transition: opacity 0.5s ease,
            transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
            filter 0.5s ease;
    }

    .creator-v2-card.grid-reveal-item.is-visible {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
        filter: blur(0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .cases-v2-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .case-studies-v2 {
        padding: 48px 0;
    }

    .cases-v2-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .case-v2-content {
        padding: 10px;
    }

    .case-v2-title {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .case-v2-pill {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        padding: 2px 8px;
    }

    .case-v2-link {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .case-v2-link i {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
}

/* ================================
   CASE STUDY PAGE CARDS
================================ */
.case-study-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.case-study-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.case-study-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 220px;
}

.case-study-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.case-study-card:hover .case-study-image img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.case-study-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.case-study-card:hover .case-study-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.case-study-content {
    padding: 20px;
}

.case-study-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--black);
}

.case-study-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.case-study-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--gray-100);
    color: var(--gray-600);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.case-study-card:hover .case-study-tag {
    background-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--black);
}

.view-details-link {
    color: var(--black);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.view-details-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-yellow-dark);
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Portfolio Filter */
.portfolio-filter {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.filter-btn {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--gray-600);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--black);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--black);
}

/* ================================
   FAQ SECTION - Split Screen
================================ */
.faq-section {
    background-color: #000000;
}

/* Sticky Header on Left */
.faq-sticky-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

.faq-icon-float {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--neutral-800);
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    animation: iconFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform: perspective(500px) rotateY(-10deg) rotateX(5deg);
}

@keyframes iconFloat {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: perspective(500px) rotateY(-10deg) rotateX(5deg) translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: perspective(500px) rotateY(-10deg) rotateX(5deg) translateY(-10px);
    }
}

.faq-headline {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.faq-subtext {
    color: var(--gray-400) !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.faq-contact-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #141414;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #141414;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-contact-link:hover {
    color: #2962FF;
    gap: 15px;
    border-color: #2962FF;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Styles */
/* FAQ Accordion - Dark Box on White Background */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #141414;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #333333;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-item:first-child {
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0 !important;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-item:last-child {
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px !important;
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Questions - Inactive State */
.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background-color: #141414 !important;
    padding: 22px 25px;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:focus {
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-color: transparent;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Active Question - When Clicked */
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background-color: #1A1A1A !important;
    color: #2962FF !important;
    border-left: none;
}

/* Arrow icon - white when closed */
.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23ffffff'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Arrow icon - blue when open */
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%232962FF'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

/* Answer Text */
.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
    padding: 0 25px 22px;
    color: #E0E0E0;
    line-height: 1.7;
    background: #141414;
}

/* Mobile FAQ */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .faq-sticky-header {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
        padding-right: 0;
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .faq-icon-float {
        margin: 0 auto 25px;
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .faq-headline {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .faq-subtext {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .faq-contact-link {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    /* Mobile FAQ - Same dark box styling */
    .faq-accordion .accordion-item {
        background: #141414;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #333333;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
    }

    .faq-accordion .accordion-item:first-child {
        border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0 !important;
    }

    .faq-accordion .accordion-item:last-child {
        border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px !important;
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .faq-accordion .accordion-button {
        background: #141414 !important;
        padding: 18px 15px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
    }

    .faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
        background: #1A1A1A !important;
        border-left: none;
        color: #2962FF !important;
    }

    .faq-accordion .accordion-body {
        padding: 0 15px 18px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        color: #E0E0E0;
        background: #141414;
    }
}

/* ================================
   VLOG & REEL SECTION
================================ */
.vlog-section {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.vlog-heading {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.vlog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.vlog-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 16px;
    aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
    background: #e0e0e0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.vlog-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.vlog-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vlog-play {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vlog-play i {
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.vlog-card:hover .vlog-play {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .vlog-grid {
        display: flex;
        overflow-x: auto;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        gap: 16px;
        padding-bottom: 20px;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .vlog-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .vlog-card {
        flex: 0 0 45%;
        scroll-snap-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .vlog-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .vlog-heading {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .vlog-card {
        flex: 0 0 75%;
    }
}

/* ================================
   TESTIMONIALS — PEEK SLIDER
================================ */
.testimonials-section {
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ---- Testimonial card inner animations ---- */

/* Quote icon bounce-in when card is center */
.testimonial-peek-card .quote-icon {
    transform: scale(0.6) rotate(-10deg);
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
        opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.testimonial-peek-card.is-center .quote-icon {
    transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Text slide-up */
.testimonial-peek-card .testimonial-text {
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: color 0.4s ease-in-out,
        transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.1s,
        opacity 0.4s ease 0.1s;
}

.testimonial-peek-card.is-center .testimonial-text {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stars cascade */
.testimonial-peek-card .testimonial-rating i {
    transform: scale(0);
    transition: color 0.4s ease-in-out,
        transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.testimonial-peek-card .testimonial-rating i:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.testimonial-peek-card .testimonial-rating i:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.testimonial-peek-card .testimonial-rating i:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.testimonial-peek-card .testimonial-rating i:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.testimonial-peek-card .testimonial-rating i:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.35s;
}

.testimonial-peek-card.is-center .testimonial-rating i {
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Divider expand */
.testimonial-peek-card .testimonial-divider {
    transform: scaleX(0.3);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: background 0.4s ease-in-out,
        transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.25s;
}

.testimonial-peek-card.is-center .testimonial-divider {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Author slide-in from left */
.testimonial-peek-card .testimonial-author {
    transform: translateX(-20px);
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s,
        opacity 0.4s ease 0.3s;
}

.testimonial-peek-card.is-center .testimonial-author {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Desktop hover: same animations */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .testimonial-peek-card:hover .quote-icon {
        transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .testimonial-peek-card:hover .testimonial-text {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .testimonial-peek-card:hover .testimonial-rating i {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    .testimonial-peek-card:hover .testimonial-divider {
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }

    .testimonial-peek-card:hover .testimonial-author {
        transform: translateX(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.testimonials-section .section-title {
    color: #141414;
}

.testimonials-section .section-subtitle {
    color: #666666;
}

/* Slider wrapper with arrows */
.testimonials-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.testimonials-peek-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 40px 25vw;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    cursor: grab;
}

.testimonials-peek-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Navigation Arrows */
.testimonial-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #141414;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-arrow:hover {
    background: #111111;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #111111;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.testimonial-arrow-prev {
    left: max(16px, calc(25vw - 64px));
}

.testimonial-arrow-next {
    right: max(16px, calc(25vw - 64px));
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .testimonial-arrow-prev {
        left: 12px;
    }

    .testimonial-arrow-next {
        right: 12px;
    }

    .testimonial-arrow {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-arrow {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Default: light grey recessed state */
.testimonial-peek-card {
    flex: 0 0 50vw;
    max-width: 800px;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    background: #E5E7EB;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Center card: dark prominent state */
.testimonial-peek-card.is-center {
    background: #111111;
    border-color: #2a2a2a;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Desktop: also allow hover to focus */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .testimonial-peek-card:hover {
        background: #111111;
        border-color: #2a2a2a;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

/* Quote icon */
.quote-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2962FF 0%, #7C4DFF 100%);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.quote-icon i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Text — default grey for recessed cards */
.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #6B7280;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
    transition: color 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.testimonial-peek-card.is-center .testimonial-text {
    color: #d0d0d0;
}

/* Rating */
.testimonial-rating {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.testimonial-rating i {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #6B7280;
    transition: color 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.testimonial-peek-card.is-center .testimonial-rating i {
    color: #555;
}

.testimonial-peek-card.is-center .testimonial-rating i.filled {
    color: #FFD700;
}

.testimonial-rating i.filled {
    color: #FFD700;
}

/* Divider */
.testimonial-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: #D1D5DB;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: background 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.testimonial-peek-card.is-center .testimonial-divider {
    background: #2a2a2a;
}

/* Author */
.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid #D1D5DB;
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.testimonial-peek-card.is-center .author-avatar {
    border-color: #2962FF;
}

.author-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.avatar-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2962FF 0%, #7C4DFF 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.author-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.author-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #374151;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    transition: color 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.testimonial-peek-card.is-center .author-name {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.author-position {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #6B7280;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    transition: color 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.testimonial-peek-card.is-center .author-position {
    color: #aaa;
}

.author-company {
    color: #2962FF;
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .testimonial-peek-card {
        flex: 0 0 65vw;
        max-width: 65vw;
    }

    .testimonials-peek-track {
        padding: 32px calc(50vw - 32.5vw);
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-peek-card {
        flex: 0 0 85vw;
        max-width: 85vw;
        padding: 28px 24px;
        /* On mobile: default to readable dark theme for all cards */
        background: #141414;
        border-color: #2a2a2a;
        opacity: 0.7;
        transform: scale(0.92);
    }

    .testimonial-peek-card.is-center {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    /* Override text colors for mobile dark theme */
    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.7;
        color: #d0d0d0;
    }

    .author-name {
        color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .author-position {
        color: #9CA3AF;
    }

    .testimonial-divider {
        background: #2a2a2a;
    }

    .author-avatar {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-color: #2a2a2a;
    }

    .testimonial-peek-card.is-center .author-avatar {
        border-color: #2962FF;
    }

    .testimonial-rating i {
        color: #333;
    }

    .testimonials-peek-track {
        padding: 24px 7.5vw;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .quote-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }

    .quote-icon i {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}


/* ================================
   ABOUT PAGE - V3 CREATIVE
================================ */

/* --- About Hero --- */
.about-hero-v3 {
    background: #050510;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 100px;
}

.min-vh-about-hero {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
}

/* Atmosphere */
.about-hero-atm {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-hero-grain {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.03;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    z-index: 4;
}

.about-hero-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
}

.about-hero-orb--1 {
    width: 550px;
    height: 550px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -10%;
    right: -5%;
    animation: orbDrift1 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.about-hero-orb--2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(120, 80, 220, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -15%;
    left: -8%;
    animation: orbDrift2 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.about-hero-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero Content */
.about-hero-content {
    position: relative;
}

.about-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #8AABFF;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-hero-eyebrow .eyebrow-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #2962FF;
    animation: dotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scale(0.7);
    }
}

.about-hero-title {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-hero-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2962FF 0%, #5C8AFF 50%, #82AAFF 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.about-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Inline Stats */
.about-hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
}

.about-hero-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.about-hero-stat:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    top: 10%;
    height: 80%;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.about-hero-stat-val {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-hero-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero Visual */
.about-hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.about-hero-img-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    max-width: 440px;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-hero-img-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(5, 5, 16, 0.6) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0.85);
}

/* Floating Badge */
.about-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: -20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(20, 20, 40, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    color: #8AABFF;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    animation: heroFloat2 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-floating-badge i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #2962FF;
}

/* --- About Card Section --- */

/* About Card */
.about-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 50px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    margin-top: -100px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.about-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gray-100);
    color: var(--gray-600);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-headline {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--black);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-card p {
    color: #444444 !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-card h2,
.about-card h3 {
    color: #141414 !important;
}

/* Stats Grid with Numbers */
.stats-grid {
    gap: 0;
}

.stat-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 25px 15px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #f5f5f5;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    background: #2962FF;
}

.stat-card .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #141414;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-number {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.stat-card .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #555555;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Who We Are */
.who-we-are {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.who-we-are h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #141414 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.who-we-are p {
    color: #444444 !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.who-we-are-image {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.who-we-are-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Digital Desk Bento Grid Image */
.digital-desk-image {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
        0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.digital-desk-image:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:
        0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.bento-collage {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.highlight-link {
    color: #2962FF;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.highlight-link:hover {
    color: #1a47b8;
}

/* ================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS - Mobile "Wow" Factor
================================ */

/* Slide Up Animation for Collage */
.animate-slide-up {
    transform: translateY(30px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.animate-slide-up.aos-animate {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Pulsing Ripple/Heartbeat Button Animation */
.btn-pulse-ripple {
    position: relative;
    animation: heartbeat 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.btn-pulse-ripple::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: inherit;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: ripple 2s ease-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes heartbeat {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    15% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    30% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    45% {
        transform: scale(1.03);
    }

    60% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes ripple {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* Join Us CTA - Dark Theme */
.join-us-section {
    background: #0a0a1a;
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin: 50px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.join-us-section h3 {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.join-us-section p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.join-us-section .btn-white {
    background-color: #2962FF;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #2962FF;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.join-us-section .btn-white:hover {
    background-color: #1a47b8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #1a47b8;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Blueprint Technical Grid Pattern */
.join-us-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:
        60px 60px,
        60px 60px,
        20px 20px,
        20px 20px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Blueprint Grid Intersection Points */
.join-us-pattern::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.06) 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Mobile About Page */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .about-hero-v3 {
        padding-top: 80px;
    }

    .min-vh-about-hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 50px 0 60px;
    }

    .about-hero-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .about-hero-visual {
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .about-hero-img-card {
        max-width: 360px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    /* About Hero V3 - Mobile */
    .about-hero-v3 {
        padding-top: 80px;
    }

    .min-vh-about-hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 40px 0 50px;
    }

    .about-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    .about-hero-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .about-hero-stats {
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .about-hero-stat-val {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .about-hero-stat:not(:last-child)::after {
        right: -12px;
    }

    .about-hero-img-card {
        max-width: 320px;
        margin: 30px auto 0;
    }

    .about-floating-badge {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        bottom: 15px;
    }

    .about-hero-orb--1 {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        filter: blur(70px);
    }

    .about-hero-orb--2 {
        display: none;
    }

    .about-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    /* MASSIVE Left-Aligned Headline on Mobile */
    .about-headline {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        line-height: 1.1;
        letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }

    /* 2x2 Dashboard Grid for Stats */
    .stats-grid {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .stats-grid>div {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
        flex: none;
        max-width: none;
    }

    .stat-card {
        padding: 20px 10px;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .stat-card .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .stat-card .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .who-we-are {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .workspace-mockup {
        height: 300px;
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .desk-items .item {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .join-us-section {
        padding: 35px 25px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .join-us-section .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .about-hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .about-hero-eyebrow {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .about-hero-stats {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .about-hero-stat-val {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .about-hero-stat-lbl {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .about-hero-stat:not(:last-child)::after {
        right: -10px;
    }

    .about-hero-content {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .about-hero-desc {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .about-hero-stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ================================
   CONTACT PAGE V2 - "The First Step"
================================ */

/* ================================
   CONTACT PAGE V3 - CREATIVE HERO
================================ */
.contact-hero-v3 {
    background: #000;
    padding: 130px 0 90px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.contact-hero-v3-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ch-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
}

.ch-orb--1 {
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -10%;
    right: -5%;
    animation: chOrbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.ch-orb--2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -15%;
    left: -5%;
    animation: chOrbFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.ch-orb--3 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(92, 138, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 45%;
    animation: chOrbFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes chOrbFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.15);
    }
}

/* Eyebrow */
.ch-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ch-eyebrow-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #2962FF;
    animation: dotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scale(0.8);
    }
}

.ch-eyebrow-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #5C8AFF;
}

/* Title */
.ch-title {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.ch-title-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5C8AFF 0%, #2962FF 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.ch-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/* Trust pills */
.ch-trust-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ch-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ch-pill:hover {
    border-color: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.3);
    background: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.06);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.ch-pill i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #5C8AFF;
}

/* Quick Connect Card */
.ch-quick-connect {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.ch-qc-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.ch-qc-dot-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ch-qc-dot-row span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.ch-qc-dot-row span:first-child {
    background: #ff5f57;
}

.ch-qc-dot-row span:nth-child(2) {
    background: #febc2e;
}

.ch-qc-dot-row span:last-child {
    background: #28c840;
}

.ch-qc-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.ch-qc-body {
    padding: 8px;
}

.ch-qc-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ch-qc-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.ch-qc-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #5C8AFF;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ch-qc-item:hover .ch-qc-icon {
    background: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ch-qc-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.ch-qc-info-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ch-qc-info-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.ch-qc-arrow {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ch-qc-item:hover .ch-qc-arrow {
    color: #5C8AFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ================================
   CONTACT FORM V3
================================ */
.contact-form-v3 {
    background: #f5f5f7;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.cf3-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    position: relative;
}

.cf3-card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cf3-accent-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2962FF, #5C8AFF, #2962FF);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: accentShimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes accentShimmer {
    0% {
        background-position: 200% 0;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: -200% 0;
    }
}

/* Form Side */
.cf3-form-side {
    padding: 50px 45px 50px 50px;
}

.cf3-header {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.cf3-headline {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #141414;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cf3-subtext {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #4B5563;
    margin: 0;
}

.cf3-field {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cf3-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cf3-label span {
    color: #2962FF;
}

.cf3-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e8e8ec;
    background: #fafafa;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #141414;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.cf3-input::placeholder {
    color: #6B7280;
}

.cf3-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #2962FF;
}

.cf3-input:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid #2962FF;
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-color: #2962FF;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.08);
}

.cf3-select {
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='14' fill='%23666' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M7.247 11.14L2.451 5.658C1.885 5.013 2.345 4 3.204 4h9.592a1 1 0 0 1 .753 1.659l-4.796 5.48a1 1 0 0 1-1.506 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    padding-right: 44px;
}

.cf3-textarea {
    min-height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
}

/* Submit */
.cf3-submit {
    width: 100%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: none;
    background: #141414;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    font-family: inherit;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.cf3-submit:hover {
    background: #2962FF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.25);
}

.cf3-submit i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cf3-submit:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px) translateY(-2px);
}

/* Info Side */
.cf3-info-side {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #111 100%);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 50px 40px;
}

.cf3-info-content {
    width: 100%;
}

.cf3-info-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cf3-info-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.cf3-info-items {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.cf3-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.cf3-info-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cf3-info-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #5C8AFF;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cf3-info-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.cf3-info-item p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.cf3-info-item a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.cf3-info-item a:hover {
    color: #5C8AFF;
}

/* Social Row */
.cf3-social-row {
    padding-top: 25px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.cf3-social-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cf3-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.cf3-social {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cf3-social:hover {
    background: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.3);
    color: #5C8AFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ================================
   CONTACT MAP V3
================================ */
.contact-map-v3 {
    background: #f5f5f7;
    padding: 0 0 80px;
}

.map-card-v3 {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 350px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.map-card-v3 iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1);
    transition: filter 0.5s ease;
}

.map-card-v3:hover iframe {
    filter: grayscale(30%) contrast(1.05);
}

/* ================================
   CONTACT PAGE V3 - RESPONSIVE
================================ */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .contact-hero-v3 {
        padding: 110px 0 70px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .ch-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .ch-quick-connect {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .cf3-card .row.g-0 {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .cf3-form-side {
        padding: 40px 35px;
    }

    .cf3-info-side {
        border-radius: 0;
        padding: 40px 35px;
    }

    .contact-form-v3 {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .map-card-v3 {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .contact-map-v3 {
        padding: 0 0 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .contact-hero-v3 {
        padding: 100px 0 60px;
    }

    .ch-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .ch-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .ch-trust-pills {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .ch-pill {
        padding: 7px 14px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .cf3-form-side {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }

    .cf3-headline {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .cf3-info-side {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .contact-hero-v3 {
        padding: 95px 0 50px;
    }

    .ch-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .ch-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .ch-quick-connect {
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .ch-qc-item {
        padding: 14px 14px;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .ch-qc-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

    .ch-qc-info-value {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .cf3-form-side {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .cf3-headline {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }

    .cf3-input {
        padding: 12px 15px;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .cf3-submit {
        padding: 14px 24px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .cf3-info-side {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .contact-form-v3 {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    .map-card-v3 {
        height: 240px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .contact-map-v3 {
        padding: 0 0 50px;
    }
}

/* Legacy Contact Styles (keep for backward compatibility) */
.contact-hero {
    background-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
}

.contact-form-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 50px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    margin-top: -80px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.form-label {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--black);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-control {
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 15px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
}

.form-select {
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 15px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

textarea.form-control {
    min-height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.privacy-note {
    color: var(--gray-500);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Contact Info Card */
.contact-info-card {
    background-color: var(--mono-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.contact-info-item p,
.contact-info-item a {
    color: var(--gray-300);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-info-item a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-info-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: var(--neutral-800);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.map-container {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 300px;
    position: relative;
}

.map-container iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    /* Dark Mode Map Filter */
    filter: grayscale(100%) invert(100%) brightness(90%) contrast(125%);
    transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}

.map-container:hover iframe {
    filter: grayscale(50%) contrast(1.05);
}

/* ================================
   BLOG PAGE
================================ */
.blog-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    height: 100%;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-image {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-image img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 25px;
}

.blog-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--black);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-excerpt {
    color: var(--gray-500);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* ================================
   BLOG PAGE V2 - Featured Story Hero
================================ */
.blog-featured-hero {
    background-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-featured-hero .row {
    min-height: 400px;
}

/* Featured Image */
.featured-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 350px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.featured-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--black);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Featured Content */
.featured-content-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 40px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.featured-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--black);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.featured-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--black);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.featured-excerpt {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.featured-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.featured-meta i {
    margin-right: 5px;
    color: var(--primary-yellow-dark);
}

/* Mobile Featured Card - Instagram Story Style */
.mobile-featured-card {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .blog-featured-hero {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .blog-featured-hero .container .row {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-featured-card {
        display: block;
        position: relative;
        height: 70vh;
        min-height: 500px;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .mobile-featured-bg {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
    }

    .mobile-featured-overlay {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        /* Ultra-heavy dark gradient - solid black bottom half */
        background: linear-gradient(to top,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 25%,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 40%,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 55%,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 70%,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 85%,
                transparent 100%);
    }

    .mobile-featured-content {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        padding: 30px 20px 40px;
        color: var(--white);
        /* Extra dark backdrop for guaranteed text visibility */
        background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 60%, transparent 100%);
    }

    .mobile-featured-content .featured-badge {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        left: auto;
        display: inline-block;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .mobile-featured-content .featured-category {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        color: var(--white);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    .mobile-featured-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        line-height: 1.2;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }

    .mobile-featured-excerpt {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        opacity: 1;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }
}

/* ================================
   BLOG - TRENDING SECTION
================================ */
.blog-trending-section {
    background: var(--white);
}

/* Desktop: Grid Layout */
.trending-cards-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

/* Blog Card V2 */
.blog-card-v2 {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.blog-card-visual {
    height: 180px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card-v2:hover .blog-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Typography Card (When No Image) */
.typography-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.typography-card .typo-category {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.typography-card .typo-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-category-v2 {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--black);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.blog-title-v2 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-title-v2 a {
    color: var(--black);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-title-v2 a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-yellow-dark);
}

.blog-excerpt-v2 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-meta-v2 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

.blog-meta-v2 i {
    margin-right: 4px;
}

/* Mobile: Horizontal Swipe for Trending */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .blog-trending-section .container {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .trending-cards-wrapper {
        display: flex;
        gap: 15px;
        overflow-x: auto;
        overflow-y: hidden;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scrollbar-width: none;
        padding-right: 20px;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .trending-cards-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .trending-card-item {
        flex: 0 0 80%;
        min-width: 80%;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
    }

    .blog-card-visual {
        height: 160px;
    }

    .blog-swipe-progress {
        margin-top: 20px;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .blog-swipe-progress .progress-track {
        height: 3px;
        background: var(--gray-200);
        border-radius: 2px;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .blog-swipe-progress .progress-fill {
        height: 100%;
        background: var(--black);
        border-radius: 2px;
        width: 25%;
        transition: width 0.3s ease;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) and (min-width: 992px) {
    .trending-cards-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ================================
   BLOG - RECENT ARTICLES SECTION
================================ */
.blog-recent-section {
    background: var(--gray-100);
}

/* Desktop: Grid Layout */
.recent-articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

.recent-article-item .recent-list-mobile {
    display: none;
}

.recent-card-desktop {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.recent-card-desktop:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.recent-card-visual {
    height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.typography-card-sm {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.recent-card-content {
    padding: 20px;
}

/* Mobile: Compact List View */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .recent-articles-grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .recent-article-item .recent-card-desktop {
        display: none;
    }

    .recent-article-item .recent-list-mobile {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 15px 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
        text-decoration: none;
        color: inherit;
        transition: background 0.3s ease;
    }

    .recent-article-item:first-child .recent-list-mobile {
        padding-top: 0;
    }

    .recent-article-item .recent-list-mobile:active {
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    }

    .recent-list-thumb {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        min-width: 60px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        font-weight: 800;
    }

    .recent-list-content {
        flex: 1;
    }

    .recent-list-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--black);
        margin: 0 0 5px 0;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .recent-list-meta {
        display: flex;
        gap: 10px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        color: var(--gray-400);
    }

    .recent-list-arrow {
        color: var(--gray-300);
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) and (min-width: 992px) {
    .recent-articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ================================
   NEWSLETTER - THE INSIDER CLUB
================================ */
.newsletter-insider-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #1a1a1a 50%, #0a0a0a 100%);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-glow-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(253, 215, 40, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: glowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.newsletter-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(253, 215, 40, 0.2);
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 215, 40, 0.3);
}

.newsletter-headline {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.newsletter-subtext {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Newsletter Form */
.newsletter-form {
    max-width: 450px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-input-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.newsletter-input-group input {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter-input-group input::placeholder {
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.newsletter-input-group input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

.newsletter-input-group input:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid #2962FF;
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(253, 215, 40, 0.2);
}

.newsletter-input-group button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--black);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(253, 215, 40, 0.3);
}

.newsletter-input-group button:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(253, 215, 40, 0.5);
}

.newsletter-input-group button .btn-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
    background: var(--black);
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.newsletter-disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Newsletter Particles */
.newsletter-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-particles span {
    position: absolute;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.3;
    animation: floatParticle 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.newsletter-particles span:nth-child(1) {
    left: 10%;
    top: 20%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.newsletter-particles span:nth-child(2) {
    left: 25%;
    top: 75%;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.newsletter-particles span:nth-child(3) {
    left: 70%;
    top: 25%;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.newsletter-particles span:nth-child(4) {
    left: 85%;
    top: 65%;
    animation-delay: 4.5s;
}

.newsletter-particles span:nth-child(5) {
    left: 50%;
    top: 15%;
    animation-delay: 6s;
}

/* Mobile Newsletter */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .newsletter-insider-section {
        padding: 70px 20px;
    }

    .newsletter-headline {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .newsletter-subtext {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .newsletter-input-group {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .newsletter-input-group input,
    .newsletter-input-group button {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .newsletter-glow-bg {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
    }
}

/* ================================
   FOOTER - The Magazine Footer
================================ */
/* ================================
   FOOTER V2 — CARD WITH ROUNDED TOP
================================ */
.footer-v2 {
    background: #000000;
}

/* Dark card with rounded top corners */
.footer-v2-card {
    background: #111111;
    border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
    padding: 56px 0 48px;
}

/* Row 1: Left brand/contact + Right CTA */
.footer-v2-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 80px;
}

/* Left column: logo, socials, contact */
.footer-v2-left {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.footer-v2-logo {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-v2-logo img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
}

.footer-v2-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.footer-v2-socials a {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #222222;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-v2-socials a:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #111111;
}

/* Contact info row */
.footer-v2-contact {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
}

.footer-v2-contact-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #555555;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-v2-contact-item a {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-v2-contact-item a:hover {
    color: #22c55e;
}

/* Middle columns: Quick Links + Services */
.footer-v2-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-v2-nav-col {
    min-width: 140px;
}

.footer-v2-nav-heading {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-v2-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-v2-nav-list li {
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.footer-v2-nav-list a {
    color: #9CA3AF;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 0;
    min-height: 44px;
    line-height: 32px;
}

.footer-v2-nav-list a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Right column: CTA */
.footer-v2-cta {
    max-width: 420px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-v2-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-v2-cta-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #9CA3AF;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-v2-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    background: #22c55e;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-v2-cta-btn i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-v2-cta-btn:hover {
    background: #16a34a;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
}

.footer-v2-cta-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Bottom bar — below the card */
.footer-v2-bottom-bar {
    padding: 20px 0;
    background: #000000;
}

.footer-v2-legal {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #555555;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-v2-legal a {
    color: #555555;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-v2-legal a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-v2-dot {
    color: #333333;
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .footer-v2-card {
        padding: 40px 0 36px;
    }

    .footer-v2-top {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 36px;
    }

    .footer-v2-cta {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-v2-nav {
        gap: 32px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {

    .footer-v2-nav {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 24px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-v2-nav-col {
        min-width: 0;
        flex: 1;
    }
    .footer-v2-card {
        border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
        padding: 32px 0 28px;
    }

    .footer-v2-top {
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .footer-v2-cta-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .footer-v2-contact {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .footer-v2-legal {
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 4px 6px;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .footer-v2-dot {
        display: inline;
    }

    .footer-v2-bottom-bar {
        padding: 16px 0;
    }
}

/* ================================
   BACK TO TOP BUTTON
================================ */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--black);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    background-color: var(--black);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* ================================
   ANIMATIONS
================================ */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

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

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-50px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(50px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }
}

@keyframes bounce {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

/* ================================
   LOADING ANIMATION
================================ */
.loading-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.loading-overlay.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.loader {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border: 4px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-top-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

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

/* ================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
================================ */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 2.75rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile nav backdrop scrim */
#navbarBackdrop {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    z-index: 1045;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

#navbarBackdrop.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

body.menu-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    /* Dark Mobile Menu Slide-in Panel */
    .navbar-collapse {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 320px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: #0d0d1a;
        padding: 0;
        margin-top: 0;
        box-shadow: -10px 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
        transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        z-index: 1050;
        border-radius: 0;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        overflow-y: auto;
        overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    /* Atmosphere glow inside menu */
    .navbar-collapse::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -30%;
        right: -30%;
        width: 350px;
        height: 350px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
        filter: blur(60px);
        z-index: 0;
    }

    .navbar-collapse.show {
        right: 0;
    }

    .navbar-collapse::before {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Mobile Menu Header */
    .mobile-menu-header {
        padding: 22px 28px 0;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .mobile-menu-logo img {
        height: 28px;
        opacity: 0.7;
    }

    .navbar-nav {
        flex: 1;
        padding: 30px 28px 20px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-item {
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link {
        padding: 15px 16px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        border-bottom: none;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: 0.2px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 14px;
        transition: all 0.25s ease;
        border-radius: 12px;
        position: relative;
    }

    /* Nav icon styling */
    .nav-icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 10px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        transition: all 0.25s ease;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
        padding-left: 16px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover .nav-icon {
        background: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.12);
        border-color: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.2);
        color: #5C8AFF;
    }

    /* Active link */
    .navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link.active,
    .navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link:focus,
    .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        background: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.08);
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link.active .nav-icon {
        background: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.15);
        border-color: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.25);
        color: #5C8AFF;
    }

    .navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hide dropdown arrow on mobile */
    .dropdown-arrow {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Mobile Dropdown */
    .navbar .dropdown-menu {
        display: none;
        background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        border: none;
        padding: 4px 0 4px 50px;
        margin: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    }

    .navbar .dropdown-menu.show {
        display: block !important;
    }

    .navbar .dropdown-item {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        padding: 10px 16px;
        border-bottom: none;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
        transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
        background-color: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.08);
        color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    /* CTA Button */
    .navbar .cta-btn {
        margin: 10px 28px 0;
        width: calc(100% - 56px);
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
        background: #FFFFFF !important;
        color: #141414 !important;
        border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
        padding: 15px 24px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        border-radius: 50px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .navbar .cta-btn:hover {
        background: #f0f0f0 !important;
        border-color: #f0f0f0 !important;
        transform: translateY(-1px);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }

    .navbar .cta-btn .btn-arrow {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Mobile Menu Footer */
    .mobile-menu-footer {
        padding: 20px 28px 30px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        margin-top: auto;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .mobile-menu-socials {
        display: flex;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .mobile-menu-socials a {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 10px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .mobile-menu-socials a:hover {
        background: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.12);
        border-color: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.2);
        color: #5C8AFF;
    }

    .mobile-menu-tagline {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        margin: 0;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    }

    .hero-section .carousel-control-prev-icon,
    .hero-section .carousel-control-next-icon {
        filter: none;
    }

    .hero-section .carousel-indicators {
        bottom: 60px;
    }

    .section-padding {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .welcome-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .about-card {
        padding: 30px;
        margin-top: -50px;
    }

    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }


    /* Footer Mobile - Left Aligned like Reference */
    .footer {
        text-align: left;
        padding-top: 60px;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        text-align: left;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .footer-logo {
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .footer-links-row {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .footer-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .footer-links li {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .footer-links a {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .footer-contact {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .footer-contact li {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .social-links {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        text-align: left;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-content {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    h3 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .navbar {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .service-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    .portfolio-filter {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .filter-btn {
        padding: 6px 15px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

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

    .cta-section .btn {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
}

/* ================================
   PLACEHOLDER IMAGES
================================ */
.placeholder-image {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gray-200) 0%, var(--gray-300) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    font-size: 3rem;
}

.placeholder-image.hero {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* ================================
   HERO - RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
================================ */

/* --- Tablet (768px - 1024px) --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: 100vh;
    }

    .hero-carousel {
        min-height: 100vh;
    }

    .hero-slide {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: top center;
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
    }

    .hero-slide-inner {
        min-height: 100vh;
        padding: 120px 40px 60px 40px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .hero-headline {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .hero-subtext {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-arrow {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* --- Mobile: Seamless Fade Hero (below 768px) --- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: calc(100svh - 80px);
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        display: block;
        overflow: hidden;
        background-color: #0d1b4b;
    }

    .hero-carousel {
        min-height: calc(100svh - 80px);
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
    }

    /* Slides fill viewport, focus on right side (subject) */
    /* !important needed to override inline styles from PHP template */
    .hero-slide {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background-size: cover !important;
        background-position: center center !important;
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
    }

    /* Structural gradient overlay — pulled high to protect headline text */
    .hero-slide::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 90%;
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
                rgba(13, 27, 75, 0) 0%,
                rgba(13, 27, 75, 0.7) 30%,
                rgba(13, 27, 75, 0.95) 60%,
                rgba(13, 27, 75, 1) 100%);
        z-index: 1;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-slide.active {
        position: relative;
        inset: auto;
        min-height: calc(100svh - 80px);
    }

    /* Art Direction: mobile-portrait assets override desktop landscapes */
    /* Target via data-slide attr — DB slides have empty background_class */
    .hero-slide[data-slide="0"] {
        background-color: #0d1b4b;
        background-image: url('../images/hero/1_mob.webp') !important;
    }

    .hero-slide[data-slide="1"] {
        background-color: #0a1a35;
        background-image: url('../images/hero/2_mob.webp') !important;
    }

    .hero-slide[data-slide="2"] {
        background-color: #0b1540;
        background-image: url('../images/hero/3_mob.webp') !important;
    }

    /* Disable the separate overlay div — ::after handles gradient now */
    .hero-slide-overlay {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Push content to bottom so background image character is visible above */
    .hero-slide-inner {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 3;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        min-height: calc(100svh - 80px);
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .hero-text-col {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        flex: none;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0;
    }

    /* Text wrapper — transparent bg, floats above ::after overlay */
    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
        border-radius: 0;
        border: none;
        backdrop-filter: none;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
        background: transparent;
        padding: 20px 24px 12vh;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 5;
    }

    .hero-pill {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 5px 16px;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-headline {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 2.5rem);
        line-height: 1.15;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-subtext {
        font-size: clamp(0.625rem, 2.5vw, 0.8rem);
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
        width: auto;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        width: auto;
        min-width: 130px;
        padding: 12px 22px;
        font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 2.8vw, 0.95rem);
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Hide arrows on mobile */
    .hero-arrow {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Dots: anchored at bottom of hero container */
    .hero-dots {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 30px !important;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        z-index: 20;
    }

    .hero-dot {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        position: relative;
    }

    .hero-dot.active {
        width: 24px;
    }
}

/* --- Very small screens: stack buttons --- */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        min-width: 160px;
    }
}






/* ================================
   CTA SECTION - THE BLUEPRINT
================================ */
.cta-blueprint-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #141428 50%, #0a0a0a 100%);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Blueprint Background */
.blueprint-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Blueprint Grid Pattern */
.blueprint-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(253, 215, 40, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(253, 215, 40, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
}

/* Wireframe SVG Lines */
.blueprint-lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Blueprint Content */
.blueprint-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blueprint-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blueprint-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Build Your Package Button */
.btn-build-package {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--black);
    padding: 18px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 30px rgba(253, 215, 40, 0.3),
        0 0 60px rgba(253, 215, 40, 0.15);
}

.btn-build-package:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-3px);
    color: var(--black);
    box-shadow:
        0 0 40px rgba(253, 215, 40, 0.5),
        0 0 80px rgba(253, 215, 40, 0.25);
}

.btn-build-package .btn-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: var(--black);
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-build-package:hover .btn-icon {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Blueprint Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cta-blueprint-section {
        padding: 70px 20px;
    }

    .blueprint-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .blueprint-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .btn-build-package {
        padding: 16px 32px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .blueprint-grid {
        background-size: 30px 30px;
    }
}

/* ================================
   CASE STUDIES PAGE - CREATIVE HERO
================================ */
.case-hero {
    background: #000;
    padding: 130px 0 100px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Noise texture overlay */
.case-hero-noise {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Blue glow orbs */
.case-hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 10%;
    left: -5%;
    filter: blur(60px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: glowDrift 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.case-hero-glow--2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: auto;
    bottom: 0;
    left: auto;
    right: -5%;
    animation: glowDrift2 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes glowDrift {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.15);
    }
}

@keyframes glowDrift2 {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-30px, -40px) scale(1.1);
    }
}

/* ---- Scattered floating cards ---- */
.case-hero-scattered {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.sc-card {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: auto;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.sc-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.sc-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.sc-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.2);
    z-index: 10 !important;
}

.sc-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0.7) saturate(0.8);
    transition: filter 0.5s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.sc-card:hover img {
    filter: brightness(1) saturate(1.1);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Glass shine sweep on hover */
.sc-card-shine {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 45%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 55%, transparent 60%);
    z-index: 3;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: none;
}

.sc-card:hover .sc-card-shine {
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

/* Card positions - deliberately asymmetric, editorial layout */
.sc-card.sc-1 {
    width: 260px;
    height: 170px;
    top: 12%;
    left: 3%;
    transform: rotate(-6deg);
    z-index: 3;
    animation: scFloat1 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sc-card.sc-2 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 145px;
    top: 8%;
    right: 5%;
    transform: rotate(4deg);
    z-index: 2;
    animation: scFloat2 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sc-card.sc-3 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 130px;
    bottom: 22%;
    left: 6%;
    transform: rotate(3deg);
    z-index: 4;
    animation: scFloat3 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sc-card.sc-4 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 155px;
    bottom: 10%;
    right: 3%;
    transform: rotate(-4deg);
    z-index: 2;
    animation: scFloat4 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sc-card.sc-5 {
    width: 160px;
    height: 115px;
    top: 55%;
    left: 18%;
    transform: rotate(-2deg);
    z-index: 1;
    animation: scFloat5 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sc-card.sc-6 {
    width: 150px;
    height: 110px;
    top: 50%;
    right: 16%;
    transform: rotate(5deg);
    z-index: 1;
    animation: scFloat6 7.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scFloat1 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: rotate(-6deg) translate(0, 0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: rotate(-6deg) translate(5px, -12px);
    }
}

@keyframes scFloat2 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: rotate(4deg) translate(0, 0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: rotate(4deg) translate(-8px, -10px);
    }
}

@keyframes scFloat3 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: rotate(3deg) translate(0, 0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: rotate(3deg) translate(6px, -14px);
    }
}

@keyframes scFloat4 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: rotate(-4deg) translate(0, 0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: rotate(-4deg) translate(-5px, -10px);
    }
}

@keyframes scFloat5 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: rotate(-2deg) translate(0, 0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: rotate(-2deg) translate(8px, -8px);
    }
}

@keyframes scFloat6 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: rotate(5deg) translate(0, 0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: rotate(5deg) translate(-6px, -12px);
    }
}

/* ---- Hero Content (center) ---- */
.case-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Eyebrow with lines */
.case-hero-eyebrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.eyebrow-text {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #5C8AFF;
}

.eyebrow-line {
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.5), transparent);
}

/* Title */
.case-hero-title {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.title-line {
    display: block;
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.title-line--accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 30%, #5C8AFF 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.title-dot {
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #2962FF;
    color: #2962FF;
}

/* Subtitle */
.case-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 40px;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Stats row */
.case-hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* CTA button */
.case-hero-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.case-hero-cta:hover {
    background: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.4);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(41, 98, 255, 0.15);
}

.case-hero-cta i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.case-hero-cta:hover i {
    transform: translateY(3px);
    animation: bounceDown 1s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes bounceDown {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(5px);
    }
}

/* ================================
   CASE HERO RESPONSIVE
================================ */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .sc-card.sc-1 {
        width: 220px;
        height: 145px;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-2 {
        width: 175px;
        height: 125px;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-3 {
        width: 160px;
        height: 115px;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-4 {
        width: 190px;
        height: 135px;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-5 {
        width: 140px;
        height: 100px;
        left: 14%;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-6 {
        width: 130px;
        height: 95px;
        right: 12%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .case-hero {
        padding: 120px 0 80px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .title-line {
        font-size: 3.2rem;
    }

    .case-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Push scattered cards to edges, reduce opacity so text pops */
    .sc-card {
        opacity: 0.35;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-1 {
        width: 160px;
        height: 110px;
        top: 8%;
        left: 0;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-2 {
        width: 140px;
        height: 100px;
        top: 5%;
        right: 0;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-3 {
        width: 130px;
        height: 95px;
        bottom: 18%;
        left: 2%;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-4 {
        width: 150px;
        height: 108px;
        bottom: 8%;
        right: 0;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-5 {
        display: none;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-6 {
        display: none;
    }

    .case-hero-stats {
        gap: 22px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .case-hero {
        padding: 110px 0 70px;
    }

    .title-line {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }

    .case-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    /* Scatter cards peek from edges, even more faded */
    .sc-card {
        opacity: 0.2;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-1 {
        width: 120px;
        height: 85px;
        top: 5%;
        left: -20px;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-2 {
        width: 110px;
        height: 80px;
        top: 3%;
        right: -15px;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-3 {
        width: 100px;
        height: 75px;
        bottom: 14%;
        left: -15px;
    }

    .sc-card.sc-4 {
        width: 115px;
        height: 82px;
        bottom: 5%;
        right: -20px;
    }

    .hero-stat-number {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .hero-stat-label {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .case-hero-stats {
        gap: 18px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .case-hero {
        padding: 100px 0 60px;
    }

    .title-line {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }

    .eyebrow-text {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .eyebrow-line {
        width: 25px;
    }

    .case-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        line-height: 1.65;
    }

    /* Hide scattered cards on very small screens */
    .case-hero-scattered {
        display: none;
    }

    .case-hero-cta {
        padding: 12px 28px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .case-hero-stats {
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .hero-stat-divider {
        height: 24px;
    }
}

/* ================================
   CASE STUDIES - FILTER BAR
================================ */
.filter-scroll-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.portfolio-filter-scroll {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding: 4px 0;
}

.portfolio-filter-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.portfolio-filter-scroll .filter-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background: transparent;
    color: #555;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-filter-scroll .filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: #141414;
    color: #141414;
}

.portfolio-filter-scroll .filter-btn.active {
    background: #141414;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #141414;
}

/* ================================
   CASE STUDIES PAGE — CARD GRID V3
================================ */
.case-studies-section {
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.case-card-v3 {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #FAFAFA;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.case-card-v3:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.case-card-v3-image {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.case-card-v3-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.case-card-v3:hover .case-card-v3-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Hover overlay with view icon */
.case-card-v3-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.case-card-v3:hover .case-card-v3-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.case-card-v3-view {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #141414;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.case-card-v3-view:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: #141414;
}

/* Card body */
.case-card-v3-body {
    padding: 20px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.case-card-v3-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.case-card-v3-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.case-card-v3-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #555;
    background: #eee;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.case-card-v3-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #777;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    flex: 1;
}

.case-card-v3-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #111;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.case-card-v3-link i {
    margin-left: 4px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.case-card-v3-link:hover {
    color: #0033e3;
}

.case-card-v3-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Portfolio item hide/show for filter */
.portfolio-item {
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-item.hidden {
    display: none;
}

/* Mobile: 2 columns */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .portfolio-grid-v3 .portfolio-item {
        flex: 0 0 50%;
        max-width: 50%;
    }

    .case-card-v3-body {
        padding: 14px;
    }

    .case-card-v3-title {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .case-card-v3-desc {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .case-card-v3-link {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* Screen reader only class */
.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

/* ================================
   LOGO UPDATES
================================ */
.navbar-logo {
    height: 55px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 200px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Mobile: smaller navbar + logo */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .navbar {
        height: 60px;
    }

    .navbar.scrolled {
        height: 60px;
    }

    .navbar-logo {
        height: 40px;
        max-width: 160px;
    }
}

.footer-logo-img {
    max-height: 120px;
    /* Increased significantly */
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sidebar-brand img {
    max-height: 40px;
    width: auto;
}

/* ================================
   ZEBRA THEME IMPLEMENTATION
   (Alternating Dark/Light Flow)
================================ */

:root {
    --zebra-dark: #141414;
    --zebra-white: #FFFFFF;
    --zebra-text-dark: #141414;
    --zebra-text-light: #F5F5F5;
    --zebra-text-muted-dark: #E0E0E0;
    --zebra-card-dark: #1A1A1A;
}

/* 1. Hero Section — colors managed in hero section block */

.hero-title,
.hero-subtitle {
    color: var(--zebra-white) !important;
}

/* 2. We Sculpt Brands / About (White) */
.welcome-section {
    background-color: var(--zebra-white) !important;
    color: var(--zebra-text-dark) !important;
}

.welcome-section h2,
.welcome-section h3,
.welcome-section .lead-text,
.welcome-section .stat-number,
.welcome-section .stat-label {
    color: #141414 !important;
}

.welcome-section p {
    color: #444444 !important;
}

.welcome-section p a {
    color: #141414;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.3);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: text-decoration-color 0.3s ease;
}

.welcome-section p a:hover {
    text-decoration-color: #141414;
}

/* Fix Fusion Headline text color in white section */
.welcome-section .fusion-headline {
    color: #141414 !important;
}

/* Button in white section */
.welcome-section .btn-primary {
    background-color: #141414 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: #141414 !important;
}

.welcome-section .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #333333 !important;
    border-color: #333333 !important;
}

/* 3. Our Services (Light — scoped to #services-section) */
#services-section.services-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

#services-section .section-title {
    color: #141414 !important;
}

#services-section .section-subtitle {
    color: #666666 !important;
}

/* 6. FAQ Section (White) */
.faq-section {
    background-color: var(--zebra-white) !important;
    color: var(--zebra-text-dark) !important;
}

.faq-headline,
.faq-subtext,
.accordion-button {
    color: var(--zebra-text-dark) !important;
}

.accordion-button {
    background-color: #F9F9F9;
    /* Slight contrast for accordion header */
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background-color: #EEEEEE !important;
    color: var(--zebra-text-dark) !important;
}

.accordion-body {
    color: #333 !important;
}

/* 7. Footer (Dark) */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--zebra-dark) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #222;
}

.footer-logo,
.footer-description,
.footer-title,
.footer-links a,
.footer-contact li {
    color: var(--zebra-text-light) !important;
}

/* Global Text Utility Overrides for Zebra Theme */
.text-dark-theme {
    color: var(--zebra-text-dark) !important;
}

.text-light-theme {
    color: var(--zebra-text-light) !important;
}


/* ================================
   ABOUT PAGE - ZEBRA THEME OVERRIDES
================================ */

/* About Card (White Section) */
.about-card {
    background-color: var(--zebra-white) !important;
}

.about-card .about-headline {
    color: var(--zebra-text-dark) !important;
}

.about-card p {
    color: #444444 !important;
}

.about-card .stat-card .stat-number {
    color: #141414 !important;
}

.about-card .stat-card .stat-label {
    color: #555555 !important;
}

/* Who We Are (White Section) */
.who-we-are {
    background-color: var(--zebra-white) !important;
}

.who-we-are h2 {
    color: var(--zebra-text-dark) !important;
}

.who-we-are p {
    color: #444444 !important;
}

.who-we-are .highlight-link {
    color: #2962FF !important;
}

/* Join Us / Why Work With Us (Dark CTA) */
.join-us-section h3 {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.join-us-section p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
}