/* ==========================================================================
   GROWTHWAY STUDIO — WORLD-CLASS CREATIVE AGENCY PORTFOLIO
   Design Direction: Minimal Luxury Meets Creative Technology
   Founder: Priyanka | Agency: Growthway
   Palette: Warm Alabaster (#FAF9F5), Pearl Canvas (#F5F2EB), 
            Champagne Gold (#C89B53), Rose Quartz (#C89B53), Deep Obsidian (#222920)
   Typography: 'Plus Jakarta Sans' (Body/Headings) + 'Playfair Display' (Editorial Italic)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. DESIGN TOKENS & SYSTEM VARIABLES (AUTHENTIC BRAND LOGO PALETTE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Surface & Canvas System — Exact Match with Growthway Logo Linen */
  --bg-canvas: #FAF7EE;
  --bg-canvas-subtle: #F1ECD7;
  --bg-canvas-warm: #FAF4E6;
  --bg-surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  --bg-surface-elevated: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  --bg-surface-frosted: rgba(250, 247, 238, 0.75);
  --bg-card: rgba(253, 251, 245, 0.82);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  --bg-glass-input: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);

  /* Typography Colors — Deep Forest Olive Charcoal & Warm Slate */
  --text-primary: #222920;
  --text-secondary: #485244;
  --text-muted: #6F786C;
  --text-subtle: #98A195;
  --text-inverse: #FAF7EE;

  /* Luxury Accents — Champagne Ochre Gold & Deep Ink */
  --accent-gold: #C89B53;
  --accent-gold-light: #DFC088;
  --accent-gold-pale: rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.09);
  --accent-gold-border: rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.3);
  --accent-rose: #C89B53;
  --accent-rose-pale: rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.08);
  --accent-emerald: #10B981;
  --accent-dark: #222920;
  --accent-dark-hover: #161C14;

  /* Premium Glassmorphic Borders & Highlights */
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  --border-glass-subtle: rgba(215, 206, 190, 0.45);
  --border-light: rgba(224, 216, 202, 0.7);
  --border-card: rgba(228, 220, 204, 0.6);
  
  /* Multi-Layered Shadows & Inset Specular Glare */
  --shadow-ambient: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.04), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.02);
  --shadow-elevated: 0 14px 38px -6px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.07), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.03);
  --shadow-hover: 0 22px 55px -10px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.11), 0 8px 22px -4px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.04);
  --shadow-modal: 0 30px 80px -15px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.22), 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.08);
  --shadow-inset-highlight: inset 0 1px 1.5px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  --shadow-inset-gold: inset 0 -1px 1px 0 rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.12);
  --shadow-glow-gold: 0 0 28px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.18);

  /* Geometry & Radii — Asymmetrical Couture Accents */
  --radius-xs: 6px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Typography Scale */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;

  /* Framer Motion-Style Ease Curves */
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease;
  --transition-smooth: all 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
  --transition-slow: all 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. BASE RESET & AMBIENT CANVAS LIGHTING
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.62;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Ambient Backing Glow Lights */
.ambient-glow {
  position: fixed;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(100px);
  opacity: 0.45;
  transition: transform 1.2s ease-out;
}

.ambient-glow-1 {
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.18) 0%, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0) 70%);
}

.ambient-glow-2 {
  top: 40%;
  left: -120px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226, 149, 120, 0.14) 0%, rgba(226, 149, 120, 0) 70%);
}

.ambient-glow-3 {
  bottom: 5%;
  right: -80px;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.15) 0%, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0) 70%);
}

/* Subtle Film Grain Texture Overlay */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0.02;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Layout Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. TYPOGRAPHY & SECTION UTILITIES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.serif-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.italic-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.italic-accent {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: var(--accent-gold-pale);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold-border);
  padding: 0.38rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.7);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.75rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.2vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.14;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. BUTTONS & INTERACTIVE MICRO-COMPONENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.16), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #252830;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.22);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-ambient), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #A97A34 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.32), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.45);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.785rem;
}

/* Subtle Shimmer Sweeper on Buttons */
.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: 0.75s;
}

.btn:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. NAVIGATION BAR (Translucent Glassmorphism)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-ambient), var(--shadow-inset-highlight), 0 0 0 1px rgba(220, 215, 204, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-nav.scrolled .nav-inner {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated), var(--shadow-inset-highlight), 0 0 0 1px rgba(220, 215, 204, 0.5);
  padding: 0.52rem 1.25rem;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.brand-emblem {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #222920 0%, #2A2E38 100%);
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.18), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-emblem svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-emblem {
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.06);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #9F7432 100%);
}

.brand-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.brand-name span {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.nav-links {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  list-style: none;
}

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

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.835rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-subtle);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 1050;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-drawer.active .mobile-drawer-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(220, 215, 205, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. HERO SECTION (Asymmetric Creative Agency Layout)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 8.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 0.82fr;
  }
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.3rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.07;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.45rem;
}

.hero-headline span.italic-serif {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #222920 20%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.8vw, 1.22rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-cta-group .btn {
  padding: 0.88rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 0.935rem;
}

.hero-social-chips {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.765rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.42rem 0.88rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-ambient), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-chip:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-chip svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Hero 3D Card with Dynamic Glare */
.hero-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.hero-3d-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated), var(--shadow-inset-highlight), 0 0 0 1px rgba(220, 215, 204, 0.4);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease-out;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.hero-3d-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 25px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.15));
  animation: subtleFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes subtleFloat {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(1.2deg);
  }
}

/* Mouse Glare Overlay */
.card-glare {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-3d-card:hover .card-glare {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Floating Status Pills */
.hero-floating-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-ambient), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateZ(35px);
  animation: floatPill 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-emerald);
  position: relative;
}

.pulse-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-emerald);
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: pulsePing 2s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes pulsePing {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
}

.hero-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: -1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 280px;
  transform: translateZ(45px);
  animation: floatBadge 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatPill {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateZ(35px) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateZ(35px) translateY(-5px); }
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
  0% { transform: translateZ(45px) translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateZ(45px) translateY(-8px); }
}

.floating-badge-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #A97A34 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.35);
}

.floating-badge-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.floating-badge-text p {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. ABOUT GROWTHWAY SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.12fr;
  }
}

.about-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  padding: 0.85rem;
}

.about-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}

.about-image-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-details h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem);
  line-height: 1.16;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.about-lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.about-body {
  font-size: 0.985rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.about-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .about-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-ambient), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.pillar-number {
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pillar-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.985rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.815rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. SERVICES SECTION (All 20 Services & Interactive Inspector)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.services-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.815rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-ambient), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.16);
}

.filter-badge {
  font-size: 0.685rem;
  padding: 0.12rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.filter-btn.active .filter-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1240px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-ambient), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.service-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover), var(--shadow-glow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.14) 0%, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(4deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #A97A34 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.service-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(220, 215, 205, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.745rem;
}

.service-tag {
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.service-inspect-btn {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-inspect-btn {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Service Detail Modal */
.service-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.service-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.service-modal-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(25px) scale(0.97);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-modal.active .service-modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.service-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-modal-close:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-deliverables-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.modal-deliverables-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.modal-deliverables-list li svg {
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO (9:16 Cinema Cards & Theater Modal)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.portfolio-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.portfolio-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.portfolio-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-ambient), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover), 0 0 30px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border);
}

.portfolio-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 9/16;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #222920;
}

.portfolio-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease-spring), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: brightness(0.92);
}

.portfolio-badge-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-ambient);
  z-index: 3;
}

.play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 2;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .play-overlay {
  background: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.35);
}

.play-button-icon {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.play-button-icon svg {
  margin-left: 3px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .play-button-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.4);
}

.portfolio-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 2rem 1.4rem 1.4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.88) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 3;
}

.portfolio-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.portfolio-info p {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.portfolio-action-hint {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.745rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding-top: 0.65rem;
}

/* Video Theater Modal */
.video-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 2500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.video-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-content {
  background: #222920;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 880px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .modal-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  }
}

.video-modal.active .modal-content {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-video-container {
  background: #000000;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 460px;
}

.modal-video-container video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 640px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.modal-meta-sidebar {
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #222920;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.modal-meta-sidebar h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.modal-meta-sidebar .modal-category {
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.modal-meta-sidebar p {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: #A5ABB6;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-meta-sidebar ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #D1D5DB;
}

.modal-meta-sidebar ul li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. OUR FOUR-STAGE PROCESS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.process-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-ambient), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.process-step-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.process-card:hover .process-step-badge {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.process-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.process-card p {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. WHY GROWTHWAY SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.15) 0%, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold-border);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #A97A34 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.935rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. FOUNDER SECTION (Priyanka Spotlight)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.founder-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.founder-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .founder-card {
    padding: 3.5rem;
  }
}

.founder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .founder-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  }
}

.founder-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-ambient), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}

.founder-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}

.founder-photo-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.founder-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.founder-role {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-bio {
  font-size: 0.965rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.founder-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.founder-social-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. CLIENT TRUST CHARTER SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.trust-statement-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.trust-statement-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #A97A34 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.35);
}

.trust-statement-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.trust-statement-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. CONTACT SECTION (Conversion-Focused Interactive Brief)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0 8rem;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  }
}

.contact-info h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-cards-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.contact-item-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-ambient), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-item-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.contact-item-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.15) 0%, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold-border);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-item-card:hover .contact-item-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #A97A34 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.contact-item-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.765rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.contact-item-text strong {
  font-size: 0.965rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Contact Form Shell */
.contact-form-shell {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .contact-form-shell {
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  }
}

.form-row {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.form-row.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .form-row.two-col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.815rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-glass-input);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.18);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}

/* Interactive Chips for Form */
.chips-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.chip-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.88rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.chip-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.chip-btn.selected {
  background: var(--accent-gold-pale);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.965rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. FOOTER SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: #222920;
  color: #FAF9F5;
  padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

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

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  }
}

.footer-brand .brand-logo {
  color: #FAF9F5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand .brand-name {
  color: #FAF9F5;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: #9EA5B3;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: #B5BBC6;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.815rem;
  color: #7A8190;
}

.scroll-top-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FAF9F5;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.scroll-top-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. NOTIFICATIONS & TOASTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 3000;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-toast.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Copy Toast */
.copy-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: 10px;
  background: #222920;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.copy-tooltip.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS (IntersectionObserver Utilities)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-spring), transform 0.7s var(--ease-spring);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays */
.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* Accessible Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* Official Logo Styling */
.brand-emblem {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6px;
}

.brand-emblem-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-emblem-img {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.footer-official-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
}

.footer-official-logo {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.footer-official-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-official-text strong {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: #FAF9F5;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-official-text span {
  font-size: 0.715rem;
  color: #A2A9B7;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SCROLLYTELLING & AWARD-WINNING LUXURY UPGRADES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Top Scroll Progress Indicator */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #F3D08C 50%, var(--accent-rose) 100%);
  transform-origin: 0% 50%;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  z-index: 9999;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.7);
}

/* Ambient Cursor Glow Light */
.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.13) 0%, rgba(226, 149, 120, 0.05) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  filter: blur(40px);
  opacity: 0;
}

body:hover .cursor-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Scrollytelling Infinite Marquee Stream */
.scrolly-marquee-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollMarquee 38s linear infinite;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.marquee-track.reverse {
  animation: scrollMarqueeReverse 42s linear infinite;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.marquee-item {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.marquee-star {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

@keyframes scrollMarquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes scrollMarqueeReverse {
  0% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ORGANIC NON-BOXY CARDS & FLUID GEOMETRY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.service-card {
  border-radius: 36px 12px 36px 12px !important;
  background: var(--bg-surface) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -4px rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.05), inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease-spring) !important;
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-radius: 12px 36px 12px 36px !important;
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.24) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border) !important;
}

.why-card {
  border-radius: 40px 16px 40px 16px !important;
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease-spring) !important;
}

.why-card:hover {
  border-radius: 16px 40px 16px 40px !important;
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
}

.process-card {
  border-radius: 32px 14px 32px 14px !important;
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease-spring) !important;
}

.process-card:hover {
  border-radius: 14px 32px 14px 32px !important;
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FOUNDER PROFILE: OPEN-AIR ATELIER (CUTOUT WITHOUT BG)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.founder-atelier {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .founder-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.12fr;
  }
}

.founder-cutout-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 520px;
}

.founder-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.3) 0%, rgba(226, 149, 120, 0.12) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(55px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-cutout-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 40px rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.16));
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}

.founder-cutout-wrapper:hover .founder-cutout-img {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-6px);
}

.founder-pill-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover), var(--shadow-inset-highlight);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.founder-pill-top {
  top: 10%;
  left: 0;
  animation: floatBadge 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.founder-pill-bottom {
  bottom: 8%;
  right: 0;
  animation: floatBadge 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   STYLISH CINEMA PORTFOLIO (SMARTPHONE DISPLAY & LIVE HOVER PREVIEW)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.portfolio-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 38px !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0D0E12 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px -10px rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.28) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease-spring) !important;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.025) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px -12px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.38), 0 0 0 1.5px var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

.portfolio-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 9/16;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #08090C;
}

/* Dynamic Island Notch */
.portfolio-island-notch {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.28rem 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 4;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FAF9F5;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.audio-bars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5px;
  height: 10px;
}

.audio-bar {
  width: 2px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 1px;
  animation: soundWave 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.audio-bar:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; height: 11px; }
.audio-bar:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; height: 6px; }

@keyframes soundWave {
  0% { transform: scaleY(0.4); }
  100% { transform: scaleY(1.3); }
}

/* Hover Video Element */
.card-hover-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .card-hover-video {
  opacity: 1;
}

.play-button-icon {
  width: 66px !important;
  height: 66px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-spring) !important;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .play-button-icon {
  transform: scale(1.18) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.5) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO 3D VERTICAL DEPTH STACKED CAROUSEL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-stack-ambient-halo {
  position: absolute;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.22) 0%, rgba(226, 149, 120, 0.08) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(55px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-carousel-container,
.carousel-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1000px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-carousel-track,
.carousel-track {
  width: 420px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.hero-stack-card,
.card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 390px;
  height: 220px;
  background: #222920;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transition: all 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.hero-stack-card img,
.card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: all 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

/* 3D Stack Depth States */
.hero-stack-card.center,
.card.center {
  z-index: 10;
  transform: scale(1.08) translateZ(0);
  opacity: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px -10px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.38), 0 0 0 1.5px var(--accent-gold);
}

.hero-stack-card.center img,
.card.center img {
  filter: none;
}

.hero-stack-card.up-1,
.card.up-1 {
  z-index: 5;
  transform: translateY(-95px) scale(0.9) translateZ(-90px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.hero-stack-card.up-1 img,
.card.up-1 img {
  filter: grayscale(100%);
}

.hero-stack-card.up-2,
.card.up-2 {
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateY(-175px) scale(0.8) translateZ(-190px);
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.hero-stack-card.up-2 img,
.card.up-2 img {
  filter: grayscale(100%);
}

.hero-stack-card.down-1,
.card.down-1 {
  z-index: 5;
  transform: translateY(95px) scale(0.9) translateZ(-90px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.hero-stack-card.down-1 img,
.card.down-1 img {
  filter: grayscale(100%);
}

.hero-stack-card.down-2,
.card.down-2 {
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateY(175px) scale(0.8) translateZ(-190px);
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.hero-stack-card.down-2 img,
.card.down-2 img {
  filter: grayscale(100%);
}

.hero-stack-card.hidden,
.card.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.5) translateZ(-350px);
}

/* Glass Card Overlay on Center Card Only! */
.hero-stack-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.88) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.15rem;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-stack-card.center .hero-stack-card-overlay,
.card.center .hero-stack-card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-stack-tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.685rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hero-stack-play {
  align-self: center;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-stack-card:hover .hero-stack-play {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-stack-bottom-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-stack-bottom-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-stack-bottom-info span {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Controls & Member/Project Info Section */
.controls-section,
.hero-controls-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Nav Controls: Previous / Next Buttons */
.nav-controls,
.hero-nav-controls {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nav-arrow,
.hero-stack-nav {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.nav-arrow:hover,
.hero-stack-nav:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.38);
}

.member-info,
.hero-member-info {
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.5s ease-out;
}

.member-name,
.hero-member-name {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.member-name::before,
.member-name::after,
.hero-member-name::before,
.hero-member-name::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

.member-name::before,
.hero-member-name::before {
  left: -80px;
}

.member-name::after,
.hero-member-name::after {
  right: -80px;
}

.member-role,
.hero-member-role {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.9;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 2px 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Dots */
.dots,
.hero-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.dot,
.hero-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.18);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dot.active,
.hero-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: scale(1.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.65);
}

/* Responsive adjustment for Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-carousel-container,
  .carousel-container {
    height: 350px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-track,
  .carousel-track {
    width: 310px;
  }
  .hero-stack-card,
  .card {
    width: 290px;
    height: 165px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .hero-stack-card.up-1,
  .card.up-1 {
    transform: translateY(-68px) scale(0.88) translateZ(-80px);
  }
  .hero-stack-card.up-2,
  .card.up-2 {
    transform: translateY(-130px) scale(0.76) translateZ(-160px);
  }
  .hero-stack-card.down-1,
  .card.down-1 {
    transform: translateY(68px) scale(0.88) translateZ(-80px);
  }
  .hero-stack-card.down-2,
  .card.down-2 {
    transform: translateY(130px) scale(0.76) translateZ(-160px);
  }
  .member-name,
  .hero-member-name {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
  .member-name::before,
  .member-name::after,
  .hero-member-name::before,
  .hero-member-name::after {
    width: 35px;
  }
  .member-name::before,
  .hero-member-name::before {
    left: -48px;
  }
  .member-name::after,
  .hero-member-name::after {
    right: -48px;
  }
  .member-role,
  .hero-member-role {
    font-size: 0.765rem;
  }
}
.hero-badge-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hero-active-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.685rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.12);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold-border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.15);
}
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT SECTION: BRAND INSIGNIA ATELIER (Replaces Photo)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-insignia-stage {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 40px 16px 40px 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated), var(--shadow-inset-highlight), 0 0 50px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.about-insignia-stage:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover), var(--shadow-inset-highlight), 0 0 60px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border);
}

.insignia-backdrop-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.24) 0%, rgba(36, 44, 33, 0.08) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(45px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: insigniaGlowPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes insigniaGlowPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Concentric Orbit Rings */
.insignia-orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.insignia-orbit-ring.ring-outer {
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.28);
  animation: insigniaOrbitRotate 40s linear infinite;
}

.insignia-orbit-ring.ring-inner {
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(36, 44, 33, 0.1);
}

@keyframes insigniaOrbitRotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Floating Corner Chips */
.insignia-floating-chip {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.06);
  z-index: 3;
}

.insignia-floating-chip.chip-top {
  top: 24px;
  left: 24px;
}

.insignia-floating-chip.chip-bottom {
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border);
}

.insignia-floating-chip .chip-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Emblem Wrapper & Floating Animation */
.insignia-emblem-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  animation: insigniaEmblemLevitate 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

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

.insignia-emblem-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 290px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 28px rgba(36, 44, 33, 0.16)) drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.2));
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-spring), filter 0.5s var(--ease-spring);
}

.about-insignia-stage:hover .insignia-emblem-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 36px rgba(36, 44, 33, 0.22)) drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.32));
}

/* Bottom Plaque */
.insignia-bottom-plaque {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.05);
}

.plaque-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.plaque-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   BESPOKE ATELIER ENHANCEMENTS: PURE EMBLEM, SCULPTED CARDS & LUXURY STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. ABOUT SECTION: SCULPTED LUXURY ATELIER CARD */
.about-pure-emblem {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 0%, rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.78) 100%) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
  border-radius: 44px 16px 44px 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px -12px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.08), 
              inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 
              0 0 0 1px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.22),
              0 0 35px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.08) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.6s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.about-pure-emblem:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 70px -15px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.12), 
              inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 
              0 0 0 1px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.38),
              0 0 45px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.18) !important;
}

.emblem-ambient-aura {
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.26) 0%, rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.04) 52%, transparent 74%);
  filter: blur(38px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: emblemAuraBreathe 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes emblemAuraBreathe {
  0% { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
}

.emblem-orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.emblem-orbit-ring.ring-outer {
  width: 330px;
  height: 330px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.28);
  animation: emblemOrbitRotate 50s linear infinite;
}

.emblem-orbit-ring.ring-inner {
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.08);
}

@keyframes emblemOrbitRotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.emblem-graphic-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: floatEmblemMark 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatEmblemMark {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.emblem-graphic-img {
  width: 250px;
  max-width: 88%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 32px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.13));
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring), filter 0.6s ease;
}

.about-pure-emblem:hover .emblem-graphic-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 22px 42px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.28));
}

.emblem-est-inscription {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.emblem-est-inscription .est-dash {
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-gold));
}

.emblem-est-inscription .est-dash:last-child {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
}

.emblem-est-inscription .est-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 2. SERVICES:/* 2. SERVICES: ASYMMETRIC ATELIER DOSSIERS (Removes Generic Boxy Template Feel) */
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 26px 8px 26px 8px !important;
  background: var(--bg-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-ambient) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.45s ease;
}

.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-22deg);
  transition: left 0.8s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover), 0 0 30px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.12) !important;
  background: var(--bg-card-hover) !important;
}

.service-card:hover::after {
  left: 160%;
}

.service-index {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-index {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* 3. WHY-US CARDS: ASYMMETRICAL LUXURY HIGHLIGHT */
.why-card {
  border-radius: 10px 28px 10px 28px !important;
  background: var(--bg-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card) !important;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.45s ease, box-shadow 0.45s ease;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover), 0 0 35px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.1) !important;
}

/* 4. PROCESS CARDS: SLEEK CONNECTED MONOGRAPHS */
.process-card {
  border-radius: 24px 8px 24px 8px !important;
  background: var(--bg-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card) !important;
}

/* 5. FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT: HIGH-FASHION EDITORIAL */
.founder-cutout-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 520px;
}

.founder-cutout-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 22px 38px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.18));
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}

.founder-cutout-wrapper:hover .founder-cutout-img {
  transform: scale(1.025) translateY(-5px);
}


/* Micro-polish for Service Card Footer and Founder Cutout Edge */
.service-card {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
}

.service-card-footer {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  padding-top: 1rem !important;
  margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.08) !important;
}

.service-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

.service-inspect-btn {
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.service-card:hover .service-inspect-btn {
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

.founder-cutout-img {
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 84%, transparent 100%) !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 84%, transparent 100%) !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER SECTION: MATCH HEIGHT WITH RIGHT SIDE NARRATIVE CARD
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .founder-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }
}

.founder-cutout-wrapper {
  position: relative !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 520px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
  padding: 3rem 1.75rem 0 1.75rem !important;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 0%, rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.78) 100%) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
  border-radius: 44px 16px 44px 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px -12px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.08), 
              inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 
              0 0 0 1px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.22),
              0 0 35px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.08) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.6s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.4s ease !important;
}

.founder-cutout-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 70px -15px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.12), 
              inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 
              0 0 0 1px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.38),
              0 0 45px rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.18) !important;
}

.founder-ambient-halo,
.founder-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 360px !important;
  height: 360px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 155, 83, 0.24) 0%, rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.04) 52%, transparent 74%) !important;
  filter: blur(40px) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.founder-cutout-img {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 440px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  max-height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  object-position: bottom center !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 35px rgba(34, 41, 32, 0.16)) !important;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 86%, transparent 100%) !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 86%, transparent 100%) !important;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring) !important;
}

.founder-cutout-wrapper:hover .founder-cutout-img {
  transform: scale(1.025) translateY(-4px) !important;
}

.founder-pill-top {
  top: 1.75rem !important;
  left: 1.75rem !important;
  animation: floatBadge 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}