/* ==========================================================================
   ALPHATNX DIGITAL x MICHAEL EHIEM - CORE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Dark & Light Mode / Generous Whitespace / Exact Metacci 1:1 Structure
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Space+Grotesk:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Silka';
  src: url('https://metacci.com/fonts/Silka/silka-regular.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Silka';
  src: url('https://metacci.com/fonts/Silka/silka-medium.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Silka';
  src: url('https://metacci.com/fonts/Silka/silka-semibold.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

:root, [data-theme="dark"] {
  --color-page-bg: #050F2C;
  --background-canvas: #050F2C;
  --background-surface: #07133B;
  --background-raised: #0A1B5C;
  --background-card: #0A1B5C;
  --background-card-hover: #0E2476;

  --hero-bg: #071542;

  --foreground-strong: #FFFFFF;
  --foreground-heading: #FFFFFF;
  --foreground-default: #E2E8F0;
  --foreground-muted: #94A3B8;
  --foreground-subtle: #64748B;
  --foreground-inverse: #050F2C;

  /* Primary Action: Electric Blue | Secondary Sky Blue */
  --accent-blue: #1948EB;
  --accent-blue-hover: #3266FF;
  --accent-sky: #3266FF;
  --accent-sky-hover: #5482FF;

  --border-subtle: rgba(50, 102, 255, 0.15);
  --border-default: rgba(50, 102, 255, 0.28);
  --border-muted: #1A2B68;
  --border-strong: #3266FF;
  --globe-text-color: #7E95C0;
}

[data-theme="light"] {
  --color-page-bg: #F7F9FF;
  --background-canvas: #F7F9FF;
  --background-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --background-raised: #EEF2FF;
  --background-card: #FFFFFF;
  --background-card-hover: #F1F5FD;

  --hero-bg: #EBF0FF;

  --foreground-strong: #050F2C;
  --foreground-heading: #050F2C;
  --foreground-default: #1E293B;
  --foreground-muted: #475569;
  --foreground-subtle: #64748B;
  --foreground-inverse: #FFFFFF;

  /* Primary Action: Electric Blue | Secondary Sky Blue */
  --accent-blue: #1948EB;
  --accent-blue-hover: #0F32B5;
  --accent-sky: #3266FF;
  --accent-sky-hover: #1948EB;

  --border-subtle: rgba(5, 15, 44, 0.08);
  --border-default: rgba(25, 72, 235, 0.18);
  --border-muted: #CBD5E1;
  --border-strong: #050F2C;
  --globe-text-color: #3266FF;
}

:root {
  --font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  --font-size-10: 0.625rem;
  --font-size-12: 0.75rem;
  --font-size-14: 0.875rem;
  --font-size-16: 1rem;
  --font-size-18: 1.125rem;
  --font-size-20: 1.25rem;
  --font-size-24: 1.5rem;
  --font-size-32: 2rem;
  --font-size-40: 2.5rem;
  --font-size-48: 3rem;
  --font-size-56: 3.5rem;
  --font-size-72: 4.5rem;
  --font-size-88: 5.5rem;
  --font-size-120: 7.5rem;

  --line-height-normal: 150%;
  --line-height-tight: 130%;
  --line-height-display: 105%;

  --space-none: 0px;
  --space-xs: 4px;
  --space-sm: 8px;
  --space-md: 16px;
  --space-lg: 24px;
  --space-xl: 32px;
  --space-2xl: 48px;
  --space-3xl: 64px;
  --space-4xl: 96px;
  --space-5xl: 128px;

  --container-page: 1600px;
  --page-gutter: max(var(--space-3xl), calc((100vw - var(--container-page)) / 2));
  --radius-media: 18px;
  --radius-btn: 8px;
}

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

html, body {
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background: var(--color-page-bg);
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--foreground-default);
  color: var(--color-page-bg);
}

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

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

/* Skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: var(--space-lg);
  z-index: 9999;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--background-surface);
  color: var(--foreground-default);
  font-size: var(--font-size-14);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: top 0.15s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: var(--space-lg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRELOADER (MINIMALIST BRANDED LOADING ANIMATION)
   ========================================================================== */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--color-page-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.preloader--done {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.preloader-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  width: min(320px, 80vw);
}

.preloader-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: var(--font-size-18);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.preloader-bar-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.preloader-bar {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--foreground-strong);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--foreground-strong);
  transition: width 0.05s linear;
}

.preloader-meta {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: var(--font-size-12);
  color: var(--foreground-subtle);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.preloader-count {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION (FLOATING & INVISIBLE BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--page-gutter);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-brand-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-brand-wrap:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.nav-brand-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nav-brand-img--light {
  display: none !important;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .nav-brand-img--dark {
  display: block !important;
}
[data-theme="light"] .nav-brand-img--dark {
  display: none !important;
}
[data-theme="light"] .nav-brand-img--light {
  display: block !important;
}

.nav-brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-brand-text {
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  font-size: var(--font-size-18);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--foreground-default);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--font-size-18);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  padding: 10px var(--space-sm);
  margin: -10px calc(-1 * var(--space-sm));
}
.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
}
.nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-right {
  justify-self: end;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Theme Switcher Icon Button */
.theme-switch-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.theme-switch-icon:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-default);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.theme-switch-icon:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

.theme-svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .theme-svg--moon {
  display: none !important;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .theme-svg--sun {
  display: block !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .theme-svg--sun {
  display: none !important;
}
[data-theme="light"] .theme-svg--moon {
  display: block !important;
}

.nav-cta {
  display: none;
}

.nav-scroll-cta {
  display: none;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(25, 72, 235, 0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-scroll-cta:hover {
  background: var(--accent-sky);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(50, 102, 255, 0.35);
}

.header.scrolled .theme-switch-icon {
  display: none !important;
}
.header.scrolled .nav-scroll-cta {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-right: -12px;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--foreground-default);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-hamburger.is-open span:first-child {
  transform: translateY(2.75px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-hamburger.is-open span:last-child {
  transform: translateY(-2.75px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Modal */
.nav-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 99;
  background: var(--color-page-bg);
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-modal.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.nav-modal-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}
.nav-modal-link,
.nav-modal-cta {
  color: var(--foreground-default);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 6.5vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-modal-link:hover {
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
}
.nav-modal-link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
}
.nav-modal-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--space-2xl);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.nav-modal-cta {
  color: var(--foreground-default);
  font-size: var(--font-size-24);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-modal-cta:hover {
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
}
.nav-modal-contact {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  left: var(--space-lg);
  right: var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
}
.nav-modal-contact-link {
  color: var(--foreground-subtle);
  font-size: var(--font-size-16);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-modal-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--foreground-default);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS (WITH SUBTLE GOLD & BLUE ACCENT GLOW)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: var(--font-size-16);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.btn:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.12s linear, background-color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.btn:hover:before {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.btn:active:before {
  transform: scale(0.99);
}

.btn--primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.btn--primary:before {
  display: none;
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-blue-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn--secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--foreground-strong) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.btn--secondary:before {
  display: none;
}
.btn--secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--background-raised);
  border-color: var(--accent-sky);
  color: var(--foreground-strong) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  max-height: 1080px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--space-4xl) + 20px) var(--page-gutter) var(--space-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background-color: var(--hero-bg);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-inner {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 160px);
}

.hero-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 820px;
  width: 65%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-heading {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.hero-sub {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
  text-wrap: balance;
  max-width: 660px;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Animated Keyword & Particle Sphere */
.hero-globe {
  position: absolute;
  right: 2%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: min(44vw, 560px);
  height: min(44vw, 560px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

#hero-globe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BRANDS SECTION (STATIC CARDS, CONTINUOUS SLOW MARQUEE)
   ========================================================================== */
.brands {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  border: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.label-wrap {
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.label {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-12);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--foreground-subtle);
}

.marquee {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 16px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: 16px;
  min-width: 100%;
  animation: marquee-scroll 75s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track--reverse {
  animation: marquee-scroll-reverse 80s linear infinite;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Do NOT stop carousel on hover */
.marquee:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: running;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll-reverse {
  from { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  to { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* Static Big Box Brand Cards (no upward jump on hover) */
.cell {
  width: 260px;
  height: 130px;
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: var(--space-md);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  transform: none !important;
}

.cell-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: var(--font-size-20);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GROWTH SECTION (CENTERED WITH ANIMATED NEBULA CANVAS)
   ========================================================================== */
.growth {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-5xl) var(--page-gutter);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.growth-nebula {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.growth-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--space-4xl);
}

.growth-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.growth-heading {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  text-wrap: balance;
  max-width: 960px;
}

.growth-heading span.fast {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-underline-offset: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), text-shadow 0.25s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.growth-heading span.fast:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-3px);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

[data-theme="light"] .growth-heading span.fast {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  text-decoration-color: var(--accent-blue);
}
[data-theme="light"] .growth-heading span.fast:hover {
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

.sk-l {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.fast:hover .sk-l {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.growth-body {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-20);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
  max-width: 740px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.growth-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  width: 100%;
}

.stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.stat-value {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 4.5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-14);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--foreground-subtle);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SELECTED WORK / CAROUSEL (STOCK PHOTOS + METACCI CARD STRUCTURE)
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-work {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0 var(--space-4xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cw-head {
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.section-heading {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
}

.cw-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter);
}

.cw-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.cw-track.cw-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  transition: none;
}

.cw-card {
  flex: 0 0 380px;
  height: 480px;
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-media);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
}
.cw-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-default);
}

.cw-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #111215;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cw-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 8, 8, 0.95) 0%, rgba(7, 8, 8, 0.65) 45%, rgba(7, 8, 8, 0.15) 75%, rgba(7, 8, 8, 0) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cw-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.9);
}
.cw-card:hover .cw-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: brightness(1);
}

.cw-bottom {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.cw-label {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-12);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.cw-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-20);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.cw-view-wrap {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.cw-view {
  font-size: var(--font-size-14);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.cw-card:hover .cw-view {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.cw-arrows {
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.cw-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.cw-arrow:hover:not([hidden]) {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--border-default);
}
.cw-arrow svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--foreground-strong);
}

.cw-dots {
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter);
  margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--space-2xl));
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.cw-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.cw-dot.is-active {
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}
[data-theme="light"] .cw-dot.is-active {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SOLUTIONS SECTION (INTERACTIVE CAROUSEL WITH STATIC CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.solutions {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.solutions-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  width: 100%;
}

.solutions-head {
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  max-width: 1340px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.solutions-eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--font-size-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
}

.solutions-heading {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  max-width: 820px;
}

.sol-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sol-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sol-track.sol-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  transition: none;
}

/* Static Cards - No hover expand/jump */
.sol-card {
  flex: 0 0 400px;
  min-height: 420px;
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sol-card:hover {
  transform: none !important;
  border-color: var(--border-default);
  background: var(--background-card-hover);
}

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

.sol-card-num {
  font-size: var(--font-size-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sol-card-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-24);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
}

.sol-card-desc {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
}

.sol-card-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-xs) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sol-card-features li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.sol-card-features li::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-sky);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sol-card-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sol-card:hover .sol-card-cta {
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
}

.sol-controls {
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter);
  max-width: 1340px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

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

.sol-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

[data-theme="light"] .sol-dot {
  background: rgba(5, 15, 44, 0.2);
}

.sol-dot.is-active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
}

.sol-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.sol-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sol-arrow:hover:not([hidden]) {
  background: var(--background-raised);
  border-color: var(--border-default);
}

.sol-arrow svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--foreground-strong);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW WE WORK (CENTERED HEAD & STATIC CAROUSEL CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.how {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.how-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  width: 100%;
}

.how-head {
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.how-eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--font-size-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
}

.how-heading {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.how-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.how-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.how-track.how-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  transition: none;
}

/* Static Cards - No expand or transform on hover */
.how-card {
  flex: 0 0 380px;
  min-height: 290px;
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.how-card:hover {
  transform: none !important;
  border-color: var(--border-default);
  background: var(--background-card-hover);
}

.how-step-badge {
  font-size: var(--font-size-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.how-step-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-24);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
}

.how-step-desc {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
}

.how-controls {
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter);
  max-width: 1340px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

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

.how-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

[data-theme="light"] .how-dot {
  background: rgba(5, 15, 44, 0.2);
}

.how-dot.is-active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
}

.how-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.how-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.how-arrow:hover:not([hidden]) {
  background: var(--background-raised);
  border-color: var(--border-default);
}

.how-arrow svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--foreground-strong);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY ALPHATNX DIGITAL (ACCORDION DROPDOWN MENU - 5 CORE PILLARS)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-alphatnx {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-5xl) var(--page-gutter);
}

.why-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--font-size-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
}

.why-heading {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.why-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  width: 100%;
}

.why-item {
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.why-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--accent-sky);
  background: var(--background-surface);
}

.why-trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-2xl);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.why-trigger::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.why-trigger-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  font-size: var(--font-size-20);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
}

.why-pillar-num {
  font-size: var(--font-size-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.why-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.2s ease;
}

.why-item[open] .why-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--accent-sky);
}

.why-answer {
  padding: 0 var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
}

.why-answer-inner {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sol-card {
    flex: 0 0 310px;
    min-height: 380px;
  }
  .how-card {
    flex: 0 0 300px;
    min-height: 270px;
  }
  .why-trigger {
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  }
  .why-trigger-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-18);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT TEASER (CLEAN PHOTO CONTAINER - NO NAME OVERLAY)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-teaser {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-5xl) var(--page-gutter);
}

.at-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4xl);
}

.at-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-media);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--background-card);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.at-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1);
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}
.at-image:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(80%) contrast(1.15);
}

.at-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 620px;
}

.at-heading {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
}

.at-body {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-18);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
}

.at-link {
  font-size: var(--font-size-18);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}
.at-link:hover {
  gap: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION (BEFORE YOU BOOK - CENTERED ROUNDED BOX ACCORDION)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-5xl) var(--page-gutter);
  border-top: none;
}

.faq-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
}

.faq-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--font-size-12);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.faq .heading {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  text-align: center;
}

.faq-list {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  list-style: none;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.faq-trigger::-webkit-details-marker,
.faq-trigger::marker {
  display: none !important;
}
.faq-trigger:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}
[data-theme="light"] .faq-trigger:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.faq-question {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
}

.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.2s ease;
  color: var(--foreground-subtle);
}
.faq-icon svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 9px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  display: block;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon,
.faq-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon,
.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
  color: var(--accent-blue) !important;
}

.faq-answer {
  display: block;
  background: transparent;
  animation: faq-reveal 0.25s ease-out;
}

@keyframes faq-reveal {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 32px 28px;
  font-size: var(--font-size-16);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.final-cta {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  min-height: 100svh;
  padding: var(--space-5xl) var(--page-gutter);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.final-cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 960px;
  width: 100%;
}

.final-cta-eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--font-size-12);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.final-cta-heading {
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--foreground-heading);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.final-cta-body {
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0 0;
  max-width: 700px;
  font-size: var(--font-size-24);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-wrap: balance;
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
}

.final-cta-button {
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.final-cta--page {
  min-height: 60vh;
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0 var(--space-3xl);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (WITH LAGOS GMT+1 LIVE CLOCK)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--background-canvas);
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-top: none;
}

.footer-links {
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--page-gutter) var(--space-2xl);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-link, .copyright {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-14);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--foreground-subtle);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
}

/* Lagos Live Digital Clock */
.footer-time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'SF Mono', 'Roboto Mono', 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;
  font-size: var(--font-size-13);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.footer-time-pulse {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981; /* Fresh emerald pulse */
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  animation: time-pulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes time-pulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0s);
}

.js-reveal [data-reveal]:not(.is-visible) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
}

.js-reveal [data-reveal].is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Word Hover Interactive Effect */
.hw {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.hw:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue) !important;
}

/* Brand Logo Desktop vs Mobile Display */
.brand-desktop {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.brand-mobile {
  display: none;
}
.brand-line1, .brand-line2 {
  display: inline;
}
.brand-sep {
  display: inline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SELECTED WORK PAGE (RESPONSIVE GRID & FULL-BLEED CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.work-main {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: calc(var(--space-5xl) + 40px) var(--page-gutter) var(--space-5xl);
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.work-head {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
}

.work-head-sub {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: var(--font-size-20);
}

.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  width: 100%;
}

.work-grid .cw-card {
  width: 100%;
  flex: none;
  height: 520px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-media);
}

.work-card-desc {
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE (RESPONSIVE SPLIT GRID, BIO & CAPABILITY CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-main {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: calc(var(--space-5xl) + 40px) var(--page-gutter) var(--space-5xl);
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: var(--space-4xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.about-intro-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-story {
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  font-size: var(--font-size-20);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
}

.about-sidebar-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
}

.about-photo {
  max-height: 520px;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 12;
  border-radius: var(--radius-media);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--background-card);
}

.about-card {
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-media);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.about-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-default);
}

.about-card-title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-24);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-card-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: var(--font-size-16);
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.about-card-body {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-16);
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (FLAWLESS MOBILE EXPERIENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --page-gutter: var(--space-2xl);
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: calc(var(--space-5xl) + 20px) var(--page-gutter) var(--space-3xl);
  }

  .hero-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-text {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-globe {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    top: auto;
    transform: none;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    height: 320px;
    margin: var(--space-xl) auto 0;
  }

  .growth-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  .how-cols {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .at-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
  }

  .work-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
  }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --page-gutter: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .header {
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--page-gutter);
  }

  .nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .brand-desktop {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .brand-mobile {
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-size: clamp(14px, 4.2vw, 16px);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: var(--foreground-strong);
  }

  .nav-brand-text {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 70vw;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }

  .nav-links, .nav-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .nav-right {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .theme-switch-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
  .theme-svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .nav-hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  /* Spacious Hero Section on Mobile (Breathable Layout) */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 82vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: calc(var(--space-5xl) + 40px) var(--page-gutter) var(--space-4xl) !important;
  }

  .hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    min-height: auto;
    width: 100%;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  }

  .hero-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .hero-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 7.8vw, 2.9rem);
  }

  .hero-sub {
    font-size: var(--font-size-15);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* 3D Ball Active Behind Hero H1 on Mobile */
  .hero-globe {
    display: flex !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: 5%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 270px;
    height: 270px;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.32;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .hero-mobile-ticker {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .brands {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 !important;
  }

  .growth {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--page-gutter) !important;
  }

  /* Reduced Growth and Final CTA Body Font Sizes on Mobile */
  .growth-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  .final-cta-body {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  .featured-work {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-2xl) !important;
  }

  .how {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--page-gutter) !important;
  }

  .about-teaser {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--page-gutter) !important;
  }

  .faq {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--page-gutter) !important;
  }

  .final-cta {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--page-gutter) !important;
  }

  .cw-card {
    flex: 0 0 min(84vw, 340px);
    height: 440px;
  }

  /* Work Page Mobile Refinements */
  .work-main {
    padding: calc(var(--space-4xl) + 30px) var(--page-gutter) var(--space-2xl) !important;
  }

  .work-head {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  }

  .work-head-sub {
    font-size: var(--font-size-16) !important;
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
  }

  .work-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .work-grid .cw-card {
    height: 440px;
    width: 100%;
    flex: none;
  }

  .work-grid .cw-bottom {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .work-grid .cw-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 4.5vw, 1.35rem);
  }

  .work-card-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  /* About Page Mobile Refinements */
  .about-main {
    padding: calc(var(--space-4xl) + 30px) var(--page-gutter) var(--space-2xl) !important;
  }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
  }

  .about-story {
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .about-photo {
    max-height: 380px;
  }

  .about-card {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .about-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .about-card-list {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .about-card-body {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .final-cta--page {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-xl) !important;
  }

  .how-cols {
    display: flex;
    grid-template-columns: none;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--page-gutter) var(--space-md);
    margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--page-gutter));
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .how-cols::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .how-col {
    flex: 0 0 min(82vw, 320px);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  /* Horizontal Stats on Mobile */
  .growth-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  }
  .growth-stats::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .stat {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 65px;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .stat-value {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.85rem);
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .faq-inner {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .faq-trigger {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }

  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 20px 20px;
  }

  .footer-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

  .footer-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .growth-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 7vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  .cell {
    width: 200px;
    height: 100px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CASE STUDY QUICK-VIEW DRAWER / MODAL (3-PART FRAMEWORK)
   ========================================================================== */
.case-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  pointer-events: none;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.case-drawer.is-open {
  pointer-events: auto;
  visibility: visible;
}

.case-drawer-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.case-drawer.is-open .case-drawer-backdrop {
  opacity: 1;
}

.case-drawer-panel {
  position: relative;
  width: min(720px, 100vw);
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--background-surface);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -20px 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  z-index: 2;
}

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

.case-drawer-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px var(--page-gutter);
  background: rgba(17, 17, 20, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="light"] .case-drawer-header {
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.88);
}

.case-drawer-brand {
  font-size: var(--font-size-14);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.case-drawer-close {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.case-drawer-close:hover {
  background: var(--background-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-default);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.case-drawer-close svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

.case-drawer-body {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--page-gutter) var(--space-4xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
}

.case-drawer-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-media);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: #000;
}

.case-drawer-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.case-drawer-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  margin: 0;
}

.case-drawer-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.case-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

/* 3-Part Framework Blocks */
.case-blocks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.case-block {
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-media);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.case-block-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.case-block--problem .case-block-badge {
  color: #EF4444;
}

.case-block--architecture .case-block-badge {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.case-block--outcome .case-block-badge {
  color: #10B981;
}

.case-block-title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-18);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  margin: 0;
}

.case-block-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
  margin: 0;
}

.case-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.case-metric-box {
  background: var(--background-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.case-metric-val {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.case-metric-lbl {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--foreground-subtle);
}

.case-drawer-cta {
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-media);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.case-drawer-cta-text {
  font-size: var(--font-size-16);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SOLUTIONS PAGE & DETAIL CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.solutions-page-head {
  padding: calc(var(--space-5xl) + 40px) var(--page-gutter) var(--space-2xl);
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.solutions-page-head .solutions-heading {
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.solutions-page-head .growth-body {
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.solutions-page-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4xl);
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter) var(--space-5xl);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sol-detail-card {
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: var(--space-3xl);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.sol-detail-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.sol-detail-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sol-detail-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  margin: 0;
}

.sol-detail-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
  margin: 0;
}

.sol-detail-box {
  background: var(--background-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.sol-detail-box-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.sol-detail-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.sol-detail-list li {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.sol-detail-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESOURCES (BLOG-LIKE PAGE)
   ========================================================================== */
.resources-head {
  padding: calc(var(--space-5xl) + 40px) var(--page-gutter) var(--space-2xl);
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.resources-filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter) var(--space-2xl);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.res-filter-btn {
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--foreground-default);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.res-filter-btn:hover, .res-filter-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.resources-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  padding: 0 var(--page-gutter) var(--space-5xl);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.resource-card {
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.resource-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-default);
  background: var(--background-card-hover);
}

.resource-media {
  height: 200px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #000;
}

.resource-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.resource-card:hover .resource-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.resource-body {
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex: 1;
}

.resource-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--foreground-subtle);
}

.resource-tag {
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.resource-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-20);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.resource-excerpt {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
}

.resource-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sol-detail-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .resources-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   SOLUTIONS EXPLAINER BUTTONS & WORK LINKS
   ========================================================================== */
.sol-explainer-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.sol-explainer-btn:hover {
  background: var(--background-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-sky);
  color: var(--accent-sky);
}

.case-work-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}
.case-work-link:hover {
  gap: 12px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE TEAM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-team-section {
  padding: var(--space-5xl) var(--page-gutter);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-team-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-3xl);
}

.about-team-title {
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-team-sub {
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.about-team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.team-card {
  height: 480px;
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-media);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  position: relative;
  /* Static card: does not expand or jump on hover */
  transform: none !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.team-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-default);
  transform: none !important;
}

.team-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #111215;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.team-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 8, 8, 0.95) 0%, rgba(7, 8, 8, 0.65) 45%, rgba(7, 8, 8, 0.15) 75%, rgba(7, 8, 8, 0) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.team-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(0.95);
  /* Static - no zoom */
  transform: none !important;
}

.team-bottom {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.team-role {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-12);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E5A93C !important;
}

.team-name {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-24);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.team-tagline {
  margin: var(--space-xs) 0 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Ensure bright contrast in light mode as well */
[data-theme="light"] .team-card .team-name,
[data-theme="dark"] .team-card .team-name {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .team-card .team-role,
[data-theme="dark"] .team-card .team-role {
  color: #E5A93C !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .team-card .team-tagline,
[data-theme="dark"] .team-card .team-tagline {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED BLOG ARTICLE PAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-article-main {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: calc(var(--space-5xl) + 40px) var(--page-gutter) var(--space-5xl);
}

.blog-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.blog-breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.blog-breadcrumb a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.blog-hero-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.blog-hero-title {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.blog-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--foreground-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-hero-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.blog-hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-body {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.blog-body h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  margin: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-xs);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.blog-body h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-xs);
}

.blog-body p {
  margin: 0;
}

.blog-body strong {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
}

.blog-quote-box {
  background: var(--background-surface);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-blue);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-callout-box {
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.blog-callout-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-sky);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.blog-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(25, 72, 235, 0.12) 0%, rgba(5, 15, 44, 0.4) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-4xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.blog-cta-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-24);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
}

.blog-cta-desc {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--foreground-default);
}

/* Footer & Modal Social Icons */
.footer-socials {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-link--icon,
.nav-modal-contact-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--background-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--foreground-subtle);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-link--icon:hover,
.nav-modal-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--foreground-strong);
  background: var(--background-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-default);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-link--icon svg,
.nav-modal-contact-link svg {
  display: block;
  stroke: currentColor;
}