/*
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66pixels — Crafted for Creativity ✦
Copyright © 2025 66pixels. All rights reserved.
Unauthorised use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.  CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
2.  CSS Reset & Base
3.  Typography Utilities
4.  Spacing & Layout Utilities
5.  Colour & Theme Utilities
6.  Header & Navigation
7.  Hero Section
8.  Manifesto Section
9.  Services Section
10. Process / Steps Section
11. Work Gallery Section
12. CTA / Contact Section
13. Footer
14. Buttons
15. Custom Cursor
16. Forms (Shared)
17. FAQ Accordion
18. Testimonials
19. Error & Thank You Pages
20. Search Page
21. Responsive Breakpoints
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*/


/* ============================================
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (Design Tokens)
   ============================================ */

:root {
    /* Colours */
    --color-bg-dark: #0a0a0a;
    --color-bg-light: #FDF8F4;
    --color-text-light: #FAF5EF;
    --color-text-dark: #1a1a1a;
    --color-accent: #5371FF;
    --color-accent-rgb: 83, 113, 255;
    --color-border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    --color-border-dark: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --color-muted-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    --color-muted-dark: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);

    /* Typography */
    --font-primary: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    --font-secondary: 'Libre Baskerville', serif;
    --font-display: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-ui: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-medium: 0.4s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.8s ease;
    --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --ease-out-quart: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);

    /* Breakpoints */
    --bp-sm: 480px;
    --bp-md: 768px;
    --bp-lg: 992px;
    --bp-xl: 1200px;
    --bp-xxl: 1440px;

    /* Layout & Spacing */
    --header-height: 80px;
    --header-height-mob: 70px;
    --section-padding-v: clamp(40px, 8vh, 100px);
    --section-padding-h: clamp(20px, 6vw, 80px);
    --max-width: 1440px;
    --max-width-text: 65ch;

    /* Roundness (Standardized) */
    --radius-xs: 2px;
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
}


/* ============================================
   2. CSS RESET & BASE
   ============================================ */

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    cursor: none;
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-medium);
}

body.menu-open-no-scroll {
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

a {
    color: inherit;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.legal-text-container ul,
.content-section ul:not(#main-nav ul):not(.dropdown-menu) {
    list-style: disc;
    padding-left: 1.5em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

button {
    font-family: inherit;
}


/* ============================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES
   ============================================ */

.font-display {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.font-primary {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

.font-secondary {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
}

.font-size-clamp-xl {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}

.font-size-clamp-lg {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.font-size-clamp-md {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
}

.font-size-clamp-sm {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
}

.font-size-sm {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.studio-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 6vh;
    line-height: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 60ch;
    margin: 0 auto;
}


/* ============================================
   4. SPACING & LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================ */

.max-w-80ch {
    max-width: 80ch;
}

.mb-1 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mb-1-5 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-2 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mb-3 {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.mt-1 {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.mt-2 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mt-3 {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.mx-auto {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

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

.grid-cols-fit-280 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.grid-cols-fit-300 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.grid-cols-fit-320 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem 2rem;
}

.no-js-animation {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
}


/* ============================================
   5. COLOUR & THEME UTILITIES
   ============================================ */

.dark-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.light-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.dark-section .section-title,
.dark-section .step-name,
.dark-section .service-title {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.light-section .section-title,
.light-section .step-name,
.light-section .service-title {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.dark-section .service-desc,
.dark-section .step-desc,
.dark-section .process-step .step-desc {
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
}

.light-section .service-desc,
.light-section .step-desc {
    color: var(--color-muted-dark);
}

.accent-link {
    color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.opacity-80 {
    opacity: 0.8;
}


/* ============================================
   6. HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */

#site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--header-height);
    z-index: 1000;
    background-color: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 0 var(--section-padding-h);
    transition: background-color 0.3s, height 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

#site-header.scrolled {
    height: 70px;
    background-color: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

#site-header.solid-header {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    height: 100%;
}

.logo {
    z-index: 1001;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.logo-svg {
    height: 20px;
    width: auto;
}

/* Desktop Nav */
#main-nav>ul {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

#main-nav li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-left: 2rem;
}

#main-nav a {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 5px 0;
    position: relative;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

#main-nav>ul>li>a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: width var(--transition-medium);
}

#main-nav a:hover::after,
#main-nav li.active>a::after {
    width: 100%;
}

#main-nav a:hover,
#main-nav li.active>a {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
#main-nav li.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

#main-nav .dropdown-menu {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: absolute;
    top: 90%;
    left: -20px;
    background-color: #0f0f0f;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    padding: 10px 0;
    min-width: 250px;
    z-index: 1001;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

#main-nav .dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
    display: flex;
}

#main-nav .dropdown-menu li {
    margin-left: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

#main-nav .dropdown-menu li a {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: background-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

#main-nav .dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

#main-nav .dropdown-menu li a::after {
    display: none;
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
#mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 10px;
    z-index: 1005;
    margin-left: 1rem;
}

#mobile-menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin: 5px 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
    transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}

#site-header.menu-open #mobile-menu-toggle span:first-child {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

#site-header.menu-open #mobile-menu-toggle span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

#site-header.menu-open #mobile-menu-toggle span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}


/* ============================================
   7. HERO SECTION
   ============================================ */

#hero {
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 0;
}

.hero-content {
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 5vw;
}

.hero-content .studio-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 9vw, 8rem);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-content .studio-title .reveal-text {
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-svg-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0a0f28;
}

.hero-svg-background svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5vh;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    animation: scroll-bounce 2.5s ease-out 2s infinite;
}

.scroll-indicator .line-down {
    width: 1px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Page Hero (inner pages) */
#page-hero {
    padding-top: 10vh;
    padding-bottom: 6vh;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: auto;
}

#page-hero .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

#page-hero .tagline {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}


/* ============================================
   8. MANIFESTO SECTION
   ============================================ */

#manifesto {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.manifesto-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--section-padding-h);
    align-content: center;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.manifesto-visual {
    position: relative;
    grid-column: 2 / 3;
    grid-row: 1 / 3; /* FIX: Force the visual to span across both text rows */
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 350px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.manifesto-main-image {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 300px;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9) rotate(-3deg);
}

.manifesto-text.large-text {
    grid-column: 1 / 2;
    grid-row: 1 / 2;
    align-self: end;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 800;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
}

.manifesto-text.small-text {
    grid-column: 1 / 2;
    grid-row: 2 / 3;
    align-self: start; /* FIX: Pushes the paragraph up to meet the headline */
    margin-top: 1.5rem; /* FIX: Precise spacing (replaces the huge 6vh margin) */
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 65ch;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

.manifesto-text .highlight {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-style: normal;
}


/* ============================================
   9. SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================ */

#services {
    padding-top: var(--section-padding-v);
    padding-bottom: 8vh;
}

.services-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.service-item {
    position: relative;
    padding: 50px 35px;
    overflow: hidden;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform var(--transition-medium) var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.dark-section .service-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.light-section .service-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
    background-color: #fff;
}

.light-section .service-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.7);
}

#services .service-item {
    padding: 0;
}

#services .service-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
}

.service-item-link {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 50px 35px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.service-item-link .service-desc {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-icon-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-align: left;
}

.service-icon-wrapper ion-icon {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: hsl(var(--icon-color-hsl, 230, 100%, 66%));
}

.service-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.service-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 40ch;
}

.learn-more-indicator {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: block;
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.service-visual {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    filter: grayscale(50%) brightness(0.8);
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart), transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart);
}

#services .service-item:hover .service-visual {
    opacity: 0.18;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    filter: grayscale(20%) brightness(0.95);
}

.visual-branding {
    background-image: url(../images/branding-visual.webp);
}

.visual-digital {
    background-image: url(../images/digital-visual.webp);
}

.visual-film {
    background-image: url(../images/web-visual.webp);
}

.visual-art {
    background-image: url(../images/growth-visual.webp);
}

.visual-packaging {
    background-image: url(../images/packaging-visual.webp);
}

.visual-communication {
    background-image: url(../images/graphic-design-visual.webp);
}


/* ============================================
   10. PROCESS / STEPS SECTION (used on how-we-work, about)
   ============================================ */

.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 4vh 4vw;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.process-icon-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.process-icon-wrapper ion-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: hsl(var(--icon-color-hsl, 230, 100%, 66%));
}

.step-number {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: block;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.step-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 40ch;
}


/* ============================================
   10b. THE 66PIXELS ADVANTAGE (index.html)
   ============================================ */

#advantage {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 15vh;
    padding-bottom: 15vh;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    overflow: hidden;
}

#advantage .section-title {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.advantage-intro {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 55ch;
    margin: -4vh auto 6vh;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.advantage-controls {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 3vw;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 21;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.advantage-control {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.advantage-control ion-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.advantage-control:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.25);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.advantage-control:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

.advantage-control.prev {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

.advantage-timeline {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0 var(--section-padding-h) 80px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    cursor: grab;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.advantage-timeline::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
    /* Hide scrollbar Chrome/Safari */
}

/* Pillar row */
.advantage-pillar {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 60px 20px 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex: 0 0 500px;
    max-width: 90vw;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Connecting segments (spine) */
.advantage-pillar::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 57px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.advantage-pillar:last-child::after {
    display: none;
}

.advantage-intro-pillar {
    flex: 0 0 600px;
    max-width: 95vw;
    padding-top: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.advantage-intro-card {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.advantage-intro-card .section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.advantage-intro-card .advantage-intro {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
    max-width: 45ch;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.advantage-pillar:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Node on the spine */
.advantage-node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 40px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light) !important;
    /* Force solid background */
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: background-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.advantage-node span {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: color 0.4s;
}

.advantage-pillar:hover .advantage-node {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15);
}


/* Card */
.advantage-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 400px;
    padding: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart), background-color 0.4s;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.advantage-pillar:hover .advantage-card {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.12);
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Watermark number */
.advantage-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    top: -20px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 9rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.04);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    transition: color 0.5s;
}

.advantage-pillar:hover .advantage-watermark {
    color: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.08);
}

.advantage-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.advantage-overline {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.advantage-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.advantage-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* Responsive advantage */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .advantage-pillar {
        flex: 0 0 85vw;
        padding-top: 80px;
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }

    .advantage-intro-pillar {
        flex: 0 0 90vw;
        padding-top: 0;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .advantage-intro-card .section-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .advantage-intro-card .advantage-intro {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .advantage-spine {
        display: none;
    }

    .advantage-pillar::after {
        top: 47px;
    }

    .advantage-node {
        top: 30px;
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }

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

    .advantage-watermark {
        font-size: 5rem;
        right: -5px;
        top: -12px;
    }
}


/* ============================================
   10c. PROCESS BACKGROUND TEXTURE (legacy)
   ============================================ */

.process-background-texture {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url(../images/subtle-texture-light.webp);
    opacity: 0.4;
    mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}


/* ============================================
   11. WORK GALLERY SECTION
   ============================================ */

#work {
    padding-bottom: 12vh;
}

.work-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
}

.work-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.work-link {
    display: block;
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.work-image-container {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-bottom: 133.33%;
    background-color: #181818;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.work-item:hover .work-image-container {
    transform: scale(0.96);
}

.work-image-container img,
.work-image-container video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.work-item:hover .work-image-container img,
.work-item:hover .work-image-container video {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.work-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 60%);
    transition: background var(--transition-medium);
}

.work-item:hover .work-image-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 70%);
}

.work-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 25px;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart) 50ms, opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart) 50ms;
}

.work-item:hover .work-caption {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.work-caption h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.work-caption p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}


/* ============================================
   12. CTA / CONTACT SECTION
   ============================================ */

.contact-section {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--section-padding-v) var(--section-padding-h);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 80vh;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.contact-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    word-wrap: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.contact-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    max-width: 60ch;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.contact-background-visual {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 100%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
}


/* ============================================
   13. FOOTER
   ============================================ */

.site-footer {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem var(--section-padding-h);
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    position: relative;
}

.site-footer a {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-footer a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.site-footer.search-page-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
}

.site-footer.light-theme {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.site-footer.light-theme a {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.site-footer.light-theme a:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

/* Footer inside contact-section */
.contact-section .site-footer {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4vh;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    width: auto;
}

.contact-section .site-footer a {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.contact-section .site-footer a:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.footer-copyright-text {
    margin-bottom: 0.3em;
}

.footer-separator {
    margin: 0 12px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* How We Work Page Footer Override (Static position to allow more content) */
.hww-footer {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    padding: 10vh 5vw 4vh !important;
    margin-top: 4rem !important;
    max-width: 900px !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.hww-footer-intro {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hww-footer-intro .about-section-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.hww-footer-intro h2 {
    color: #fff;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
}

.hww-footer-intro p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hww-footer-intro {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
        padding-bottom: 3rem;
    }
}


/* ============================================
   14. BUTTONS
   ============================================ */

.cta-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 20px 35px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition:
        transform 0.25s var(--ease-out-quart),
        box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease-out-quart),
        background-color 0.25s,
        color 0.25s,
        border-color 0.25s;
}

/* Default: dark or light section button */
.dark-section .cta-button,
.light-section .cta-button {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.dark-section .cta-button:hover,
.light-section .cta-button:hover,
.error-section .cta-button:hover,
.thank-you-section .cta-button:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Contact section button (inverted) */
.contact-section .cta-button,
.application-form-section .cta-button:not(:disabled) {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-text-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-text-light);
}

.contact-section .cta-button:hover,
.application-form-section .cta-button:not(:disabled):hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Error/Thank you button */
.error-section .cta-button,
.thank-you-section .cta-button {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    margin: 0.5rem;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.cta-button .arrow {
    margin-left: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.cta-button:hover .arrow {
    transform: translateX(7px);
}

/* Small CTA button variant */
.cta-button-small {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: background-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.cta-button-small:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}


/* ============================================
   15. CUSTOM CURSOR
   ============================================ */

#custom-cursor,
#custom-cursor-dot {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-medium);
}

#custom-cursor {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-text-light);
    transition:
        opacity var(--transition-medium),
        transform 0.15s var(--ease-out-quart),
        width var(--transition-medium) var(--ease-out-quart),
        height var(--transition-medium) var(--ease-out-quart),
        border-color var(--transition-medium),
        background-color var(--transition-medium);
}

#custom-cursor-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--color-text-light);
}

body.cursor-visible #custom-cursor,
body.cursor-visible #custom-cursor-dot {
    opacity: 1;
}

body.cursor-link-hover #custom-cursor {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.6);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.1);
}

body.cursor-text-hover #custom-cursor {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.4);
    background-color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-color: transparent;
}

body.cursor-image-hover #custom-cursor {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}


/* ============================================
   16. FORMS (SHARED)
   ============================================ */

.application-form-section,
.contact-form-section,
.testimonial-form-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.application-form-section {
    background-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    color: var(--color-text-light) !important;
}

.application-form-section .section-title,
.contact-form-section .section-title,
.testimonial-form-section .section-title {
    text-align: center;
}

.application-form-section>p,
.contact-form-section>p,
.testimonial-form-section>p {
    text-align: center;
    color: inherit;
    max-width: 80ch;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

.application-form-container,
.contact-form-container,
.testimonial-form-container {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
}

.application-form-container h3,
.contact-form-container h3,
.testimonial-form-container h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: inherit;
    text-align: center;
}

.application-form-container label,
.contact-form-container label,
.testimonial-form-container label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    color: inherit;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.application-form-container input[type="text"],
.application-form-container input[type="email"],
.application-form-container input[type="url"],
.application-form-container textarea,
.contact-form-container input[type="text"],
.contact-form-container input[type="email"],
.contact-form-container input[type="url"],
.contact-form-container textarea,
.testimonial-form-container input[type="text"],
.testimonial-form-container textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    background-color: #fff;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.application-form-container textarea,
.contact-form-container textarea,
.testimonial-form-container textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 150px;
}

.contact-form-container textarea {
    min-height: 120px;
}

.application-form-container input:focus,
.application-form-container textarea:focus,
.contact-form-container input:focus,
.contact-form-container textarea:focus,
.testimonial-form-container input:focus,
.testimonial-form-container textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.3);
}

.application-form-container small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    margin-top: -1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Checkbox agreement rows */
.application-terms-agreement,
.terms-agreement,
.testimonial-consent-agreement {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    max-width: 48rem;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.application-terms-agreement input[type="checkbox"],
.terms-agreement input[type="checkbox"],
.testimonial-consent-agreement input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 1.25rem;
    height: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
    margin-right: 0;
    accent-color: #000;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.application-terms-agreement input[type="checkbox"]:focus,
.terms-agreement input[type="checkbox"]:focus,
.testimonial-consent-agreement input[type="checkbox"]:focus {
    outline: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.application-terms-agreement label,
.terms-agreement label,
.testimonial-consent-agreement label {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: normal;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    cursor: pointer;
    min-width: 0;
}

.application-terms-agreement a,
.terms-agreement a,
.testimonial-consent-agreement a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Submit button states */
.application-form-container .cta-button,
.contact-form-container .cta-button,
.testimonial-form-container .cta-button {
    width: 100%;
    transition: background-color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}

.application-form-container .cta-button:not(:disabled),
.contact-form-container .cta-button:not(:disabled),
.testimonial-form-container .cta-button:not(:disabled) {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.application-form-container .cta-button:disabled,
.contact-form-container .cta-button:disabled,
.testimonial-form-container .cta-button:disabled {
    background-color: #d8d8d8;
    border-color: #d8d8d8;
    color: #888;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Contact details */
.contact-details {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-details h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.contact-details p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

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

.contact-details a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.social-links-contact {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.social-links-contact a {
    margin: 0 10px;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-links-contact a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Engagement options grid (contact page) */
.engagement-options-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem auto;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.engagement-option-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
}

.engagement-option-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.engagement-option-card .service-icon-wrapper {
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.engagement-option-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.6rem);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.engagement-option-card p {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.engagement-option-card .cta-button-small {
    align-self: center;
}


/* ============================================
   17. FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================ */

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.faq-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-question {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    position: relative;
    padding-right: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-question::after {
    content: '+';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question::after {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    display: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.faq-answer p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-answer a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
}


/* ============================================
   18. TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================ */

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.testimonial-item {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform var(--transition-medium), background-color var(--transition-medium);
}

.testimonial-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.07);
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 35px;
}

.testimonial-quote::before {
    content: '\201C';
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    position: absolute;
    left: -5px;
    top: -10px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.testimonial-company {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Star rating */
.rating-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.rating-group legend {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

.rating-stars {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.rating-stars input[type="radio"] {
    display: none;
}

.rating-stars label {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #ccc;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0 2px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.rating-stars input[type="radio"]:checked~label,
.rating-stars label:hover,
.rating-stars label:hover~label {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}


/* ============================================
   19. ERROR & THANK YOU PAGES
   ============================================ */

.error-section,
.thank-you-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height) - 60px);
    padding: 20px;
}

.error-section>*,
.thank-you-section>* {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.error-section>div,
.thank-you-section>div {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.error-section h1,
.thank-you-section h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 6rem);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.error-section h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.error-section p,
.thank-you-section p {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 60ch;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

#plexus-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#plexus-container svg {
    display: block;
}


/* ============================================
   20. SEARCH PAGE
   ============================================ */

.search-page-section {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 140px);
    padding: 8vh 5vw 12vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.search-page-section .section-title,
.search-page-section .tagline {
    text-align: center;
}

.search-page-section .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.search-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
    position: relative;
}

#searchInput {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
}

#searchInput::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

#searchInput:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.3);
}

#searchInput::-webkit-search-cancel-button {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
    height: 24px;
    width: 24px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%23fff'><path d='M19 6.41L17.59 5 12 10.59 6.41 5 5 6.41 10.59 12 5 17.59 6.41 19 12 13.41 17.59 19 19 17.59 13.41 12z'/></svg>");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

#searchInput::-webkit-search-cancel-button:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

#searchResultsRoot {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 750px;
}

.search-status-message {
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-style: italic;
    padding: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.search-status-message a.contact-link {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.results-section-header {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.list-item {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 20px 25px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.list-item.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.list-item:hover {
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.list-item.selected {
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.8);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.1);
}

.item-content {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.item-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.item-snippet {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.item-snippet strong,
.item-title strong {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.35);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 1px 4px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.item-path {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.did-you-mean {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.did-you-mean a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: underline;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.did-you-mean a:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Common search pills marquee */
.common-searches-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    padding: 5px 0;
}

.common-searches-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    animation: marquee 40s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.common-searches-wrapper:hover .common-searches-list {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.common-search-pill::after {
    content: none !important;
    display: none !important;
}

.common-search-pill {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    margin: 0 0.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.common-search-pill:hover,
.common-search-pill.selected {
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.8);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================
   20b. ABOUT PAGE REDESIGN
   ============================================ */

.about-hero {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 14vh;
    padding-bottom: 10vh;
}

.about-hero-overline {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 4.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 3vh;
}

.about-section-label {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-section-label--light {
    color: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Editorial layout for Who We Are */
.about-editorial {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6vw;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-editorial-text h2 {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.about-lead-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.about-lead-text strong {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.about-editorial-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-editorial-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.about-editorial-visual img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-visual-accent {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -16px;
    right: -16px;
    width: 60%;
    height: 60%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Origin Story */
.about-origin {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 3fr;
    gap: 6vw;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-origin-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: block;
}

.about-origin-narrative h2 {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.about-origin-body p {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

/* Founder signatures */
.founders-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.founder-sig {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.founder-name {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.founder-role {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.founder-link {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 4px;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.founder-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Guiding Imperatives */
.imperatives-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.imperatives-container .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 2vh;
}

/* Guiding Imperatives Mosaic Grid */
.mosaic-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.mosaic-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 8vh;
}

.mosaic-header .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 1.5vh;
}

.mosaic-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: minmax(220px, auto);
    grid-auto-flow: dense;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.mosaic-tile {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.6s var(--ease-out-quart);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 1;
}

.mosaic-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.2);
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Tile Layout Logic */
.tile-large {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 2;
    min-height: 460px;
}

.tile-wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.tile-wider {
    grid-column: span 3;
}

.tile-tall {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

/* Specific Tile Styling */
.tile-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.tile-label {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.tile-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    opacity: 0.15;
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: 0;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.mosaic-tile h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mosaic-tile h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.mosaic-tile p {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.mosaic-tile ion-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Vision Tile (Hero of the Mosaic) */
.tile-vision {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
}

.tile-vision h3 {
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 15ch;
}

.tile-vision p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    max-width: 40ch;
}

.tile-visual {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vision-orb {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    filter: blur(40px);
    animation: pulseOrb 8s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulseOrb {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.3) translate(-20px, 20px);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

/* Dark Accent Tile */
.tile-dark {
    background-color: #111;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
}

.tile-dark h4 {
    color: #fff;
}

.tile-dark p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.tile-icon-bg {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    font-size: 10rem;
    opacity: 0.05;
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
}

/* Gradient Tile */
.tile-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #3a56d4 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
}

.tile-gradient h4 {
    color: #fff;
}

.tile-gradient p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.tile-gradient .tile-num {
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 0.25;
}

/* Impact Tile */
.tile-impact {
    background-color: #f8f9ff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.1);
}

.tile-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.tile-link:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .mosaic-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }

    .tile-wide {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

    .tile-wider {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mosaic-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-auto-rows: auto;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .tile-large,
    .tile-wide,
    .tile-wide,
    .tile-wider,
    .tile-tall {
        grid-column: span 1;
        grid-row: span 1;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .mosaic-tile {
        padding: 1.75rem;
        min-height: 200px;
    }

    .mosaic-tile h3 {
        font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 5vw, 2rem);
    }

    .mosaic-tile h4 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .mosaic-tile p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .tile-num {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .mosaic-container {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .mosaic-header {
        margin-bottom: 5vh;
    }

    .mosaic-grid {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .mosaic-tile {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        min-height: 180px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .mosaic-tile:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
    }

    .mosaic-tile h3 {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.5rem);
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .mosaic-tile h4 {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .mosaic-tile p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .tile-label {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .tile-link {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding-top: 1rem;
    }

    .tile-num {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .vision-orb {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
        right: -15%;
    }
}


/* ============================================
   20c. CONTACT PAGE REDESIGN
   ============================================ */

.contact-page-hero {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 12vh;
    padding-bottom: 8vh;
}

/* Engagement cards */
.contact-engage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-engage-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-quart), box-shadow 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
}

.contact-engage-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.2);
}

.contact-engage-icon-wrap {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: background-color 0.3s;
}

.contact-engage-card:hover .contact-engage-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.14);
}

.contact-engage-icon-wrap ion-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.contact-engage-card h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.7rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-engage-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Contact Form Section Blue Overrides */
.contact-form-section {
    background-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--header-height));
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 4rem);
    padding-bottom: 10vh;
}

.contact-form-section .contact-form-container label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

.contact-form-section input[type="text"],
.contact-form-section input[type="email"],
.contact-form-section textarea {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
    color: var(--color-text-dark) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
    transition: background-color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.contact-form-section input:focus,
.contact-form-section textarea:focus {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.3) !important;
}

.contact-form-section .required-star {
    color: #fff !important;
}

.contact-form-section .cta-button:not(:disabled) {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-bg-dark) !important;
    color: var(--color-text-light) !important;
}

.contact-form-section .cta-button:not(:disabled):hover {
    background-color: #000 !important;
}

.contact-form-section .terms-agreement {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

.contact-form-section .terms-agreement a {
    color: #fff !important;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Split form + info layout */
.contact-split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
    gap: 6vw;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-form-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-form-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.form-field {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.required-star {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Contact info panel */
.contact-info-panel {
    background: var(--color-bg-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Contact Page Blue Footer */
.contact-page-blue-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.contact-page-blue-footer .footer-copyright-text,
.contact-page-blue-footer .footer-policy-links a,
.contact-page-blue-footer .footer-separator {
    color: var(--color-text-light) !important;
}

.contact-page-blue-footer .footer-policy-links a:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.contact-info-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.contact-info-item ion-icon {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-info-item div {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
}

.contact-info-label {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-info-item a,
.contact-info-item span:not(.contact-info-label) {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

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

.contact-info-note {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Social buttons */
.contact-social-row {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.contact-social-row .contact-info-label {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.contact-social-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, background-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

.contact-social-btn ion-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.contact-social-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Quick Actions in Contact Panel */
.contact-quick-options {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.contact-quick-options .contact-info-label {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.quick-option-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 12px 15px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.quick-option-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.quick-option-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quick-option-icon ion-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.quick-option-text h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.quick-option-text p {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Contact form section background */
.contact-form-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    padding-top: 10vh;
    padding-bottom: 10vh;
}

/* Light-theme footer (standalone, not inside contact-section) */
.site-footer.light-theme {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    padding: 3vh var(--section-padding-h) 3vh;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.site-footer.light-theme .footer-copyright-text {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.site-footer.light-theme .footer-policy-links a {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.site-footer.light-theme .footer-policy-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}


/* ============================================
   20d. HOW WE WORK — FLOWCHART TIMELINE
   ============================================ */

.hww-intro {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.hww-intro h2 {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.hww-intro-text {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.05rem);
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

#hww-flowchart {
    padding-top: 10vh;
    padding-bottom: 12vh;
}

.flowchart-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Spine */
.flowchart-spine {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    z-index: 1;
}

.flowchart-spine-fill {
    width: 100%;
    height: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-accent), rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.3));
    transition: height 0.1s linear;
}

/* Step row */
.flowchart-step {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    margin-bottom: 6vh;
    min-height: 200px;
}

.flowchart-step:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Node on spine */
.flowchart-node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 30px;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: var(--color-bg-dark);
    border: 2px solid rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    transition: border-color 0.5s, background-color 0.5s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.flowchart-node span {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: color 0.5s;
}

.flowchart-step.is-active .flowchart-node {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: #0e1230;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.12);
}

.flowchart-step.is-active .flowchart-node span {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Panel (content box) */
.flowchart-panel {
    width: calc(50% - 45px);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    transition: border-color 0.5s, background-color 0.5s, transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.flowchart-step.is-active .flowchart-panel {
    border-color: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.25);
    background: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.04);
}

/* Left-side steps */
.flowchart-step--left .flowchart-panel {
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Right-side steps */
.flowchart-step--right .flowchart-panel {
    margin-left: auto;
}

.flowchart-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
}

.flowchart-step.is-active .flowchart-icon {
    opacity: 1;
}

.flowchart-label {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    transition: color 0.5s;
}

.flowchart-step.is-active .flowchart-label {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.flowchart-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.flowchart-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    transition: color 0.5s;
}

.flowchart-step.is-active .flowchart-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.flowchart-desc .accent-link {
    color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

/* Flowchart mobile: single column left-aligned */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .flowchart-spine {
        left: 20px;
        transform: none;
    }

    .flowchart-node {
        left: 20px;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        top: 20px;
    }

    .flowchart-step.is-active .flowchart-node {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.12);
    }

    .flowchart-panel {
        width: auto;
        margin-left: 52px !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
    }

    .flowchart-step {
        margin-bottom: 4vh;
    }
}


/* ============================================
   21. SHARED PAGE SECTIONS
   ============================================ */

.content-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding-v) var(--section-padding-h) calc(var(--section-padding-v) * 0.8);
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.fullscreen-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Tenets container (about page) */
.tenets-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.tenets-container .section-title,
.tenets-container h3 {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Who we are grid */
.who-we-are-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
    gap: 5vw;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Principles grid */
.principles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 3fr;
    gap: 5vw;
    align-items: center;
}

.principles-visual img,
.who-we-are-visual img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: block;
}

/* Job listings (careers) */
.job-summary-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-medium), border-color var(--transition-medium);
}

.job-summary-item:hover {
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.6);
}

.job-summary-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.job-summary-location {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.job-summary-item p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.job-listing {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.job-listing:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.job-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.job-location {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.job-section-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.job-listing ul {
    list-style-position: outside;
    padding-left: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.job-listing ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.job-listing p {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.job-listing strong {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.apply-button-area {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* Legal pages */
.legal-text-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.legal-text-container h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.legal-text-container h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.legal-text-container h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.legal-text-container p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-text-container ul {
    list-style-position: outside;
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.legal-text-container li {
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.legal-text-container a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.legal-text-container strong {
    font-weight: 700;
}


/* ============================================
   22. ANIMATIONS (Keyframes)
   ============================================ */

@keyframes scroll-bounce {

    0%,
    20%,
    50%,
    80%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    }

    40% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -12px);
    }

    60% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -6px);
    }
}

@keyframes marquee {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

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

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

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

/* Manifesto inview animations */
#manifesto.is-inview .manifesto-text.large-text {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: opacity 1.1s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.1s, transform 1.1s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.1s;
}

#manifesto.is-inview .manifesto-main-image {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow) cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) 0.2s,
        transform var(--transition-slow) cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) 0.2s;
}

#manifesto.is-inview .manifesto-text.small-text {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.4s, transform 1s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.4s;
}

/* Who we are inview */
.who-we-are-text-content {
    will-change: opacity, transform;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
    transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.2s, transform 1s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.2s;
}

.is-inview .who-we-are-text-content {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.who-we-are-visual img {
    will-change: opacity, transform;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px) scale(0.95);
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) 0.3s,
        transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) 0.3s;
}

.is-inview .who-we-are-visual img {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
}

/* Principles inview */
.principles-visual img {
    will-change: opacity, transform;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px) scale(0.95);
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) 0.2s,
        transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) 0.2s;
}

#our-principles.is-inview .principles-visual img {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
}

.principles-text-content {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.3s, transform 1s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.3s;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

#our-principles.is-inview .principles-text-content {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .common-searches-list {
        animation-play-state: paused;
    }

    .manifesto-text.large-text,
    .manifesto-text.small-text,
    .manifesto-main-image,
    .who-we-are-text-content,
    .who-we-are-visual img,
    .principles-visual img,
    .principles-text-content {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        transition: none;
    }
}


/* ============================================
   23. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================ */

@media (min-width: 1200px) {

    #guiding-imperatives .grid-cols-fit-280,
    #strategic-practice .grid-cols-fit-280,
    #strategic-solidarity .grid-cols-fit-280,
    #strategic-responsibility .grid-cols-fit-280 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem 5vw;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1300px) {

    #services .services-container,
    .services-container.grid-cols-fit-300,
    .process-steps.grid-cols-fit-320 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    body {
        padding-top: var(--header-height-mob);
    }

    #site-header,
    #site-header.scrolled {
        height: var(--header-height-mob);
    }

    #hero {
        min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height-mob));
    }

    #mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    #main-nav {
        display: flex;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: min(320px, 80vw);
        height: 100vh;
        background-color: #0f0f0f;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 80px 30px 30px;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.645, 0.045, 0.355, 1);
        box-shadow: -5px 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        overflow-y: auto;
        z-index: 1002;
    }

    #main-nav.active {
        right: 0;
    }

    #main-nav>ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
    }

    #main-nav li {
        display: block;
        margin: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }

    #main-nav li>a {
        display: block;
        padding: 15px 0;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        font-weight: 500;
    }

    #main-nav li:last-child>a {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    #main-nav a::after {
        display: none;
    }

    #main-nav .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        display: block;
        background-color: transparent;
        border: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        padding: 0 0 5px 15px;
        min-width: auto;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    #main-nav .dropdown-toggle {
        border-bottom: none;
        padding-bottom: 5px;
    }

    #main-nav .dropdown-menu li a {
        padding: 10px 0;
        font-size: 1rem;
        border-bottom: none;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        font-weight: 400;
    }

    .manifesto-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4vh;
    }

    .manifesto-visual {
        grid-row: 1;
        height: auto;
        max-height: 250px;
        margin-bottom: 2vh;
        display: flex;
    }

    .manifesto-main-image {
        display: block;
        max-height: 200px;
    }

    .manifesto-text.large-text {
        grid-row: 2;
        text-align: center;
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.5rem);
    }

    .manifesto-text.small-text {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: 3;
        max-width: none;
        text-align: center;
        margin: 2vh auto 0;
    }

    .who-we-are-text-content {
        order: 2;
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 4vh;
    }

    .who-we-are-visual {
        order: 1;
    }

    .who-we-are-visual img {
        max-width: min(70%, 300px);
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .principles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .process-steps,
    .work-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    }

    .engagement-options-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* About page responsive */
    .about-editorial {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-editorial-visual {
        order: -1;
        max-width: 60%;
        margin: 0 auto 4vh;
    }

    .about-editorial-text {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .about-editorial-text .about-section-label {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .about-origin {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-origin-image {
        max-width: 70%;
        margin: 0 auto 4vh;
    }

    .imperatives-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .founders-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    /* Contact page responsive */
    .contact-engage-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 480px;
    }

    .contact-split-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-info-panel {
        position: static;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    html {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    body {
        cursor: auto;
        padding-top: 65px;
    }

    #site-header,
    #site-header.scrolled {
        height: 65px;
        padding: 0 5vw;
    }

    #custom-cursor,
    #custom-cursor-dot {
        display: none;
    }

    .scroll-indicator {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .content-section {
        padding: 12vh 5vw;
    }

    .fullscreen-section {
        min-height: calc(100vh - 65px);
        padding: 10vh 5vw;
    }

    #hero {
        min-height: calc(100vh - 65px);
        padding-top: 0;
    }

    .hero-content .studio-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 11vw, 5rem);
        line-height: 1.1;
    }

    .tagline {
        font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 4.5vw, 1.2rem);
    }

    .services-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 6vh;
    }

    .work-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 4rem);
        line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .contact-sub {
        font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 4vw, 1.3rem);
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .cta-button {
        padding: 16px 28px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    }

    .site-footer {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 5vh 5vw 4vh;
    }

    .contact-section .site-footer {
        width: calc(100% - 10vw);
        bottom: 2vh;
    }

    .principals-visual,
    #our-principles .principles-visual {
        margin-bottom: 4vh;
        text-align: center;
    }

    #our-principles .principles-visual img {
        max-width: min(80%, 350px);
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    #our-principles .principles-text-content,
    #our-principles .principles-text-content h3 {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .engagement-option-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    #services .service-item-link {
        padding: 40px 25px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-content .studio-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 13vw, 3.5rem);
    }

    .contact-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 12vw, 3rem);
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .contact-sub {
        font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 4.5vw, 1.1rem);
    }

    .cta-button {
        padding: 12px 20px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .footer-policy-links {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 8px 15px;
        padding: 0 10%;
    }

    .footer-policy-links .footer-separator {
        display: none;
    }

    .footer-policy-links a {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-policy-links a:last-child {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    #services .service-item-link {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. CAREERS HUB REDESIGN
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    --glass-blur: blur(12px);
    --card-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Hero Elevation */
.careers-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* DNA Section */
.dna-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 4vh;
}

.dna-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-quart), border-color 0.4s, background-color 0.4s;
}

.dna-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.dna-icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: background-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s;
}

.dna-card:hover .dna-icon-box {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.dna-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.dna-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.opportunity-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 5vh;
}

.opportunity-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 45px 35px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 480px;
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.opportunity-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.opportunity-card:hover {
    background: #161616;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.opportunity-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.opp-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.opp-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.opp-location {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.opp-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.opp-link {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: gap 0.3s;
}

.opp-link ion-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.opp-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    gap: 15px;
}

/* Perk List */
.perk-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 4vh;
    padding: 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
}

.perk-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.perk-item ion-icon {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.perk-item span {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .opportunity-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .opportunity-card {
        min-height: auto;
    }
}

/* Light Theme Overrides for Contact Components (Careers Page) */
.application-form-section .contact-form-heading {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.application-form-section .contact-form-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.light-section .contact-info-heading {
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.light-section .contact-info-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.light-section .contact-info-item a,
.light-section .contact-info-item span:not(.contact-info-label) {
    color: #fff;
}

.light-section .contact-info-note {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.light-section .contact-info-panel {
    background: #050505;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .light-section .contact-info-panel {
        order: 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .hr-contact-card {
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }
}

/* 
==================================================
22. SERVICE PAGE TEMPLATE STYLES (Merged)
==================================================
*/

.master-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0 8vw 10vh;
    text-align: left;
    background: var(--color-bg-dark);
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-ghost-letter {
    position: absolute;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(22vw, 30vw, 38vw);
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.12);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    user-select: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: ghost-drift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-diagonal {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 60vh;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.5), transparent);
    top: 20%;
    left: 38%;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: line-pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-ghost-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 3.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.4);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 3vh;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.master-hero .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7.5vw, 6.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.6em;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    line-height: 0.95;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.master-hero .section-title .accent-word {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.master-hero .tagline {
    margin: 0 0 4vh;
    opacity: 0.75;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 52ch;
    text-align: left;
}

.hero-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4vw;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.hero-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.hero-meta-label {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.hero-meta-value {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.hero-scroll-cue {
    position: absolute;
    right: 8vw;
    bottom: 8vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.hero-scroll-cue span {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
}

.hero-scroll-cue .scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.7), transparent);
    animation: scroll-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}


/* ============================================
   INTRO SPLIT SECTION
   ============================================ */

.intro-split-section {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 14vh 8vw;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8vw;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--color-bg-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.intro-left .overline {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: block;
}

.intro-left h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.intro-left h2 strong {
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.intro-stat-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.intro-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.intro-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.intro-stat-num span {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.intro-stat-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.6;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.intro-right p {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    opacity: 0.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Mobile responsive - stack intro sections vertically */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .intro-split-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 6vh;
        padding: 10vh 5vw;
    }

    .intro-left h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2.2rem);
    }

    .intro-stat-row {
        gap: 2rem;
        margin-top: 2.5rem;
        padding-top: 2rem;
    }

    .intro-stat-num {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
    }

    .intro-right p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .intro-split-section {
        gap: 4vh;
        padding: 8vh 4vw;
    }

    .intro-left .overline {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .intro-left h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 1.8rem);
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .intro-stat-row {
        gap: 1.5rem;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .intro-stat-num {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2rem);
    }

    .intro-stat-desc {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .intro-right p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.75;
    }
}


.section-header-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 8vh;
}

.section-header-row .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.section-header-desc {
    max-width: 45ch;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.7;
    text-align: right;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.sp-mosaic-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
}

.sp-mosaic-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--color-bg-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    transition: border-color 0.4s, background 0.4s;
    min-height: 280px;
}

.sp-mosaic-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.4);
    background: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.05);
}

.sp-mosaic-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.3);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.3);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
}

.sp-mosaic-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Mosaic grid positions */
.mc-1 {
    grid-column: 1 / 6;
    grid-row: 1 / 3;
}

.mc-6 {
    grid-column: 1 / 6;
    grid-row: 3 / 4;
}

.mc-2 {
    grid-column: 6 / 10;
    grid-row: 1 / 2;
}

.mc-3 {
    grid-column: 10 / 13;
    grid-row: 1 / 2;
}

.mc-4 {
    grid-column: 6 / 9;
    grid-row: 2 / 4;
}

.mc-5 {
    grid-column: 9 / 13;
    grid-row: 2 / 4;
}

.mc-featured {
    background: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Tablet responsive - 6 column grid */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sp-mosaic-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    }

    .mc-1 {
        grid-column: 1 / 4;
        grid-row: 1 / 3;
    }

    .mc-6 {
        grid-column: 1 / 4;
        grid-row: 3 / 4;
    }

    .mc-2 {
        grid-column: 4 / 7;
        grid-row: 1 / 2;
    }

    .mc-3 {
        grid-column: 4 / 7;
        grid-row: 2 / 3;
    }

    .mc-4 {
        grid-column: 1 / 4;
        grid-row: 4 / 5;
    }

    .mc-5 {
        grid-column: 4 / 7;
        grid-row: 4 / 5;
    }
}

/* Mobile responsive - 2 column grid */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sp-mosaic-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .mc-1 {
        grid-column: 1 / 3;
        grid-row: 1 / 2;
    }

    .mc-6 {
        grid-column: 1 / 2;
        grid-row: 2 / 3;
    }

    .mc-2 {
        grid-column: 2 / 3;
        grid-row: 2 / 3;
    }

    .mc-3 {
        grid-column: 1 / 2;
        grid-row: 3 / 4;
    }

    .mc-4 {
        grid-column: 2 / 3;
        grid-row: 3 / 4;
    }

    .mc-5 {
        grid-column: 1 / 3;
        grid-row: 4 / 5;
    }

    .sp-mosaic-card {
        min-height: 220px;
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .mc-1 .sp-mc-icon {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .mc-1 .sp-mc-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .sp-mc-num {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Small mobile - single column */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .sp-mosaic-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .mc-1 {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: auto;
    }

    .mc-6 {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: auto;
    }

    .mc-2 {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: auto;
    }

    .mc-3 {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: auto;
    }

    .mc-4 {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: auto;
    }

    .mc-5 {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: auto;
    }

    .sp-mosaic-card {
        min-height: 200px;
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }

    .sp-mc-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .sp-mc-desc {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .sp-mc-icon {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .section-header-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        margin-bottom: 5vh;
    }

    .section-header-desc {
        text-align: left;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }
}

.sp-mc-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: auto;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sp-mc-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    display: block;
}

.mc-1 .sp-mc-icon {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
}

.sp-mc-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.mc-1 .sp-mc-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
}

.sp-mc-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.6;
}


/* ============================================
   MARQUEE BAND
   ============================================ */

.sp-marquee-band {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    padding: 22px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    width: 100%;
}

.sp-marquee-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    animation: marquee 45s linear infinite;
}

.sp-marquee-track span {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.sp-marquee-track span.dot {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    padding: 0;
}


/* ============================================
   PROCESS LIST
   ============================================ */

.sp-process-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
}

.sp-process-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
    gap: 5vw;
    padding: 5vh 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    transition: padding-left 0.4s ease;
}

.sp-process-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.sp-process-item:hover::after {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.sp-process-item:hover {
    padding-left: 2vw;
}

.sp-process-step-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    line-height: 1;
    align-self: center;
    transition: color 0.4s;
}

.sp-process-item:hover .sp-process-step-num {
    color: rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.25);
}

.sp-process-label {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.sp-process-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sp-process-body {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    opacity: 0.6;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 65ch;
}

/* Mobile responsive - move numbers to top right */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sp-process-item {
        display: block;
        padding: 4vh 0;
        padding-right: 3rem;
    }

    .sp-process-step-num {
        position: absolute;
        top: 1rem;
        right: 0;
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
        align-self: auto;
    }

    .sp-process-item:hover {
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-right: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .sp-process-item {
        padding-right: 2.5rem;
    }

    .sp-process-step-num {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6vw, 2.5rem);
        top: 0.75rem;
        right: 0;
    }

    .sp-process-name {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 1.5rem);
    }

    .sp-process-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .sp-process-body {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}


.services-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
    padding: 50px 35px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: transform var(--transition-medium) var(--ease-out-quart),
        background-color var(--transition-medium),
        border-color var(--transition-medium);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.5);
}

.service-card .service-icon-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.service-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
}


/* ============================================
   SERVICE PAGE KEYFRAMES
   ============================================ */

@keyframes ghost-drift {
    from {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }

    to {
        transform: translate(-50%, -52%) scale(1.04);
    }
}

@keyframes line-pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.3;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

@keyframes blink {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.2;
    }
}

@keyframes scroll-pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scaleY(0);
        transform-origin: top;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scaleY(1);
        transform-origin: top;
    }

    51% {
        transform: scaleY(1);
        transform-origin: bottom;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scaleY(0);
        transform-origin: bottom;
    }
}

/* 
==================================================
23. BRAND GUIDELINES PAGE STYLES (Merged)
==================================================
*/

.guideline-section {
    padding: 12vh 5vw;
}

/* Glassmorphic Grid */
.guideline-bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: minmax(250px, auto);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.bento-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-quart), border-color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}

.bento-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.bento-card.span-6 { grid-column: span 6; }
.bento-card.span-4 { grid-column: span 4; }
.bento-card.span-8 { grid-column: span 8; }
.bento-card.span-12 { grid-column: span 12; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .bento-card.span-6, .bento-card.span-8, .bento-card.span-4 { grid-column: span 12; }
}

.bento-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.bento-body {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Typography Waterfall */
.type-waterfall {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.type-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: padding 0.4s ease;
}

.type-row:hover {
    padding-left: 2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.type-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: -5%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    pointer-events: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.type-label {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    align-self: center;
}

.type-demo h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.type-demo h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.1; }
.type-demo h3 { font-family: var(--font-primary); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); font-weight: 700; }
.type-demo p { font-family: var(--font-secondary); font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 60ch; }
.type-demo .ui-text { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 0.9rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; }

.type-spec {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

/* Color Cards (Glassmorphic) */
.color-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.color-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 280px;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.color-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.color-card:active {
    transform: scale(0.97);
}

.color-swatch {
    flex-grow: 1;
    width: 100%;
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.color-info {
    padding: 20px;
    background: #0a0a0a;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.color-name {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #fff;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.color-hex {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.copy-icon {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.color-card:hover .copy-icon {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Logo Showcase */
.logo-showcase {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.logo-panel {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    background-size: 40px 40px;
}

.logo-panel.dark {
    background-color: #0a0a0a;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

.logo-panel.light {
    background-color: #FDF8F4;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

.logo-panel img {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-quart);
}

.logo-panel:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.logo-panel-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.logo-panel.dark .logo-panel-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.logo-panel.light .logo-panel-label { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }

.logo-dont-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.logo-dont-box {
    height: 160px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-dont-box img { max-height: 40px; }

.logo-dont-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(244, 67, 54, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.logo-dont-overlay ion-icon {
    color: #F44336;
    font-size: 3rem;
}

.logo-dont-item:hover .logo-dont-box { border-color: #F44336; }
.logo-dont-item:hover .logo-dont-overlay { opacity: 1; }

.dont-label {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #F44336;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Voice Grid */
.voice-bento {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .voice-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .logo-showcase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; height: 600px; }
}

.voice-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.voice-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
}

.voice-card.do::before { background: #4CAF50; }
.voice-card.dont::before { background: #F44336; }

.voice-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.voice-card.do .voice-head ion-icon { color: #4CAF50; }
.voice-card.dont .voice-head ion-icon { color: #F44336; }

.voice-example {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* Asset Container */
.asset-container {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.asset-container:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 100%);
}

.asset-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.asset-info p {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.brand-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(83, 113, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}


/* 
==================================================
24. CASE STUDY PAGE STYLES (Merged)
==================================================
*/

.case-study-page {
    --cs-max: 1440px;
    --cs-gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 60px);
    --cs-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.cs-container {
    max-width: var(--cs-max, 1440px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5vw;
    width: 100%;
}

.cs-hero-section {
    padding-top: 18vh;
    padding-bottom: 8vh;
    min-height: 80vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.cs-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
}

.cs-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 10vw, 8.5rem);
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #FAF5EF;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    margin-left: -0.05em;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.cs-hero-title .accent-word {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.cs-meta-bar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 80px;
    z-index: 50;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    transition: background-color 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
}

.cs-meta-list {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.cs-meta-point h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.cs-meta-point span {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #FAF5EF;
    transition: color 0.5s ease;
}

/* Light mode overrides (JS toggled) */
.light-mode-active .cs-meta-bar {
    background: rgba(253, 248, 244, 0.9);
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.light-mode-active .cs-meta-point span {
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.cs-media-full {
    width: 100vw;
    height: 90vh;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cs-parallax-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 120%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    will-change: transform;
}

.cs-editorial-section {
    padding: 15vh 0;
    background-color: #FDF8F4;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    transition: background-color 0.5s ease;
}

.cs-sticky-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 4fr 1fr 7fr;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 15vh;
}

.cs-sticky-text {
    position: sticky;
    top: 150px;
}

.cs-section-head {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.cs-body-text {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cs-scrolling-visuals {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--cs-gutter, 40px);
}

.cs-img-card {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #e0e0e0;
    clip-path: inset(15% 0 15% 0);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.98);
    transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.cs-img-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    transition: transform 1.5s ease-out;
}

.cs-img-card.in-view {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.cs-img-card.in-view img {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.cs-diptych {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--cs-gutter, 40px);
    margin: 15vh 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.cs-visual-break {
    width: 100vw;
    height: auto;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    margin-top: 15vh;
    margin-bottom: 15vh;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cs-visual-break img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.cs-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    margin-top: 10vh;
    padding-top: 3rem;
}

.cs-stat-box {
    text-align: left;
}

.cs-stat-val {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
}

.cs-stat-key {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.cs-quote-block {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 15vh auto;
}

.cs-quote-text {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.cs-quote-attr {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cs-sticky-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }

    .cs-sticky-text {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        max-width: 700px;
    }

    .cs-diptych {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .cs-stats-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cs-stat-box {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cs-meta-list {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .cs-hero-section {
        padding-top: 120px;
    }

    .cs-meta-bar {
        top: 65px;
    }
}

.cs-stat-box {
    text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cs-meta-list {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .cs-hero-section {
        padding-top: 120px;
    }

    .cs-meta-bar {
        top: 65px;
    }
}

.cs-media-full {
            width: 100%;
            height: 90vh; /* Keeps the section large and impactful */
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            background-color: #fff;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center; /* Forces vertical centering of the content */
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .cs-parallax-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            display: block;
            /* object-fit: cover + object-position is the secret here */
            object-fit: cover; 
            
            /* 
            1. We zoom from the ABSOLUTE CENTER now.
            2. We scale it up significantly (1.6) so the top bar 
                is pushed far beyond the top edge of the container.
            */
            transform: scale(1.6); 
            transform-origin: center center; 
            
            /* 
            Nudge the image down slightly if the top bar is still peeking in, 
            without ruining the vertical centering of the text.
            */
            object-position: center 60%; 
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .cs-media-full { height: 70vh; }
            .cs-parallax-img { 
                transform: scale(2.2); /* Heavier zoom for mobile to keep text centered */
                object-position: center 55%; 
            }
        }

        .cs-img-card {
            background-color: transparent !important;
        }

        /* Constrain main grids and section titles to prevent ultra-wide stretching */
.services-container,
.work-gallery,
.content-section > .section-title,
.content-section > .text-center {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Ensure section titles align cleanly with the newly centered grids */
.content-section > .section-title {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
}