:root {
  color-scheme: light;
  --ink: #111111;
  --paper: #f6f4f0;
  --accent: #d4af37;
  --accent-deep: #b08f1e;
  --shadow: #111111;
  --bg-body: radial-gradient(circle at 18% 20%, #f7f5f1, #f0ece6 58%, #e8e4dd);
  --bg-header: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 35%, #c8c4bc 0%, #3a3630 52%, #131210 100%);
  --header-text: #f5f3ef;
  --bg-hero-base: radial-gradient(circle at 22% 32%, #d4d0c8 0%, #3d3a33 48%, #18160f 100%);
  --bg-hero-reveal: linear-gradient(120deg, #f6f4f0 0%, #e8e3da 58%, #d5cfc4 100%);
  --text-hero-base: #f5f3ef;
  --text-hero-reveal: #111111;
  --bg-section-light: #f0ece6;
  --bg-card: #fefdfb;
  --border-card: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.10);
  --hero-outline-base: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.8);
  --hero-outline-reveal: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.9);
  /* Keep animation properties unchanged */
  --trail-gap: 15%;
  --trail-gap-current: 15%;
  --progress: 0%;
  --spread: 0%;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  color-scheme: dark;
  --ink: #f5f3ef;
  --paper: #0f0e0c;
  --accent: #e0b943;
  --accent-deep: #c39a22;
  --shadow: #060504;
  --bg-body: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, #1a1814, #141210 56%, #0d0c0a);
  --bg-header: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 35%, #8a837a 0%, #211e18 54%, #0e0c09 100%);
  --header-text: #f5f3ef;
  --bg-hero-base: linear-gradient(120deg, #eae6df 0%, #d8d2c8 58%, #c8c0b5 100%);
  --bg-hero-reveal: radial-gradient(circle at 22% 32%, #1a1815 0%, #0f0d0a 48%, #050403 100%);
  --text-hero-base: #111111;
  --text-hero-reveal: #f5f3ef;
  --bg-section-light: #1a1814;
  --bg-card: #14120f;
  --border-card: rgba(224, 185, 67, 0.12);
  --hero-outline-base: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.9);
  --hero-outline-reveal: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.8);
}

@property --progress {
  syntax: "<percentage>";
  inherits: false;
  initial-value: 0%;
}

@property --spread {
  syntax: "<percentage>";
  inherits: false;
  initial-value: 0%;
}

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

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--bg-body);
  color: var(--ink);
}

.site-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 8vw;
  gap: 32px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: var(--bg-header);
  color: var(--header-text);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-header {
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 6vw;
  }
}

.brand {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
}

.brand-logo {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.brand-wordmark {
  height: 30px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.9, 1.5);
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.brand-text {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #111111 !important;
  text-shadow:
    -1px -1px 0 #fefdfb,
    1px -1px 0 #fefdfb,
    -1px 1px 0 #fefdfb,
    1px 1px 0 #fefdfb,
    0 0 3px rgba(254, 253, 251, 0.8);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0.5px rgba(254, 253, 251, 0.5);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .brand-text {
  color: #f5f3ef !important;
  text-shadow:
    -1px -1px 0 #000,
    1px -1px 0 #000,
    -1px 1px 0 #000,
    1px 1px 0 #000,
    0 0 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0.5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.brand:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.brand .brand-logo {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  margin-right: 12px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.site-nav a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--header-text);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.site-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: width 200ms ease;
}

.site-nav a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.site-nav a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.cta {
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
}

.cta:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.theme-toggle {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 300ms ease;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-width: 85px;
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--ink);
}

.theme-toggle:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.theme-label {
  display: inline;
}

/* Hide dark label by default (light mode default) */
.dark-label {
  display: none;
}

/* Show dark label in dark mode */
[data-theme="dark"] .dark-label {
  display: inline;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .light-label {
  display: none;
}

/* ======================================
   Hero Section — Multi-Slide
   ====================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 78vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 6vw 6vw;
  border-radius: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #f6f4f0, #ddd8cf 46%, #ccc6bc);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.14);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 3rem 6vw 2.5rem;
}

/* Persistent Tagline */
.hero-tagline {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-tagline h1 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw + 0.7rem, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.2em 0.5em;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.hero-tagline-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Slide Container — fills middle zone of hero flex layout */
.hero-slides {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-hero-base);
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  min-height: 18vh;
}

.hero-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem 4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-base {
  background: var(--bg-hero-base);
  color: var(--text-hero-base);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-reveal {
  background: var(--bg-hero-reveal);
  color: var(--text-hero-reveal);
  z-index: 2;
  --trail: clamp(0%, calc(var(--progress) - var(--trail-gap-current)), 140%);
  --tip-x: calc(100% - var(--trail));
  clip-path: polygon(
    var(--tip-x) 50%,
    100% calc(50% - var(--spread)),
    100% calc(50% + var(--spread))
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-base { opacity: 1; }
.hero-reveal { opacity: 1; }

.hero-image {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
  max-width: none; max-height: none;
  z-index: 1; display: none;
  pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Slide Labels — hidden (labels removed per update09) */
.hero-slide-label {
  display: none;
}

.hero-slide-text {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.28rem, 1.96vw + 0.51rem, 2.04rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-base .hero-slide-text {
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-reveal .hero-slide-text {
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Hero Arrow Navigation */
.hero-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  color: #f6f1d3;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c;
}

.hero-arrow svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.hero-arrow-prev { left: 1rem; }
.hero-arrow-next { right: 1rem; }

/* Hero Dots */
.hero-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.2;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
  border: none;
}

.hero-dot.active {
  opacity: 0.8;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Hero CTA */
.hero-cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-cta-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.hero-cta-text:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-cta .primary,
.hero-cta .ghost {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.18);
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-cta-50 {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(128,128,128,0.18);
  transition: opacity 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}
.hero-cta-50:hover { opacity: 0.9; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.lede {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Dark mode hero overrides */
[data-theme="dark"] .hero {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #1a1814, #141210 46%, #0d0c0a);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-tagline {
  background: rgba(10, 9, 7, 0.85);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-cta {
  background: rgba(10, 9, 7, 0.85);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
}

/* Story section removed in update08 */

.primary,
.ghost {
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c;
}

.ghost {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid currentColor;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Anchor button styles */
a.primary,
a.ghost {
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
}

a.primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
}

a.primary:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

a.ghost {
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid currentColor;
  background: transparent;
  color: inherit;
}

a.ghost:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.slash {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  top: 50%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0), #d4af37 45%, #d4af37 55%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0));
  transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right center;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.50), 0 0 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .slash {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(224, 185, 67, 0), #e0b943 45%, #e0b943 55%, rgba(224, 185, 67, 0));
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(224, 185, 67, 0.50), 0 0 6px rgba(224, 185, 67, 0.25);
}

.sword-image {
  position: absolute;
  width: 240px;
  height: auto;
  left: 100%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(0, -50%);
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
}

/* Phase-based animation — controlled by JS class toggles */
.hero {
  --slash-duration: 1.2s;
}

/* Slash line transitions */
.slash {
  transition: transform var(--slash-duration) cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.hero.slash-active .slash {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero.slash-fading .slash {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
}

/* Sword transitions */
.sword-image {
  transition: left var(--slash-duration) cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.hero.slash-active .sword-image {
  left: -1100px;
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero.slash-fading .sword-image {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
}

/* Reveal layer transitions — uses @property-registered custom properties */
.hero-reveal {
  transition: --progress var(--slash-duration) cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              --spread var(--slash-duration) cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.hero.reveal-active .hero-reveal {
  --progress: 400%;
  --trail-gap-current: 0%;
  --spread: 150%;
}

/* Section Base Styles */
section {
  margin: 0 6vw 6vw;
  padding: 8vh 6vw;
  border-radius: 32px;
  background: var(--paper);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.2vw + 0.9rem, 3.1rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.section-subtitle-secondary {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.5vw + 0.6rem, 2.1rem);
  opacity: 0.7;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-top: -0.5rem;
  text-shadow:
    -1px -1px 0 var(--accent),
     1px -1px 0 var(--accent),
    -1px  1px 0 var(--accent),
     1px  1px 0 var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Offers Section */
.offers {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-section-light), #efe3d4);
}

.offers-carousel {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.offers-track-wrapper {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.offers-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 400ms ease;
}

.offers-nav {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}

.offers-nav:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
}

.offers-nav:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.offers-nav svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.offers-nav:disabled {
  opacity: 0.3;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.offers-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.offers-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.2;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
}

.offers-dot.active {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.offer-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 1.125rem);
  min-width: 0;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
}

.offer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.offer-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.offer-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.offer-card h3 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.offer-card p {
  line-height: 1.5;
  opacity: 0.8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ======================================
   Trust Bridge Section
   ====================================== */
.trust-bridge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-section-light), #efe8d8);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .trust-bridge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1814, #221e16);
}

/* Client Partnerships */
.trust-partnerships {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.trust-partner {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.trust-partner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.trust-partner h4 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.trust-partner .partner-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.trust-partner .partner-outcome {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.trust-partnerships-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Testimonials */
.testimonials-section {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.testimonials-section .section-header h2 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.testimonials-section h3 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* ── Testimonials Carousel ─────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-carousel {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.testimonials-track-wrapper {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1rem);
  min-width: 0;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.testimonial-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 5;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-read-more {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-align: left;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.testimonial-read-more:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.testimonial-card .testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.testimonial-author strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.testimonial-author span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Carousel Arrows */
.carousel-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--accent);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c;
}

.carousel-arrow:disabled {
  opacity: 0.3;
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Carousel Dots */
.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.carousel-dot:hover:not(.active) {
  background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 191, 155, 48), 0.3);
}

/* Testimonial Modal */
.testimonial-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.testimonial-modal {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 560px;
  width: 90%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-modal-overlay.open .testimonial-modal {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.testimonial-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.5;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.testimonial-modal-close:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.testimonial-modal blockquote {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-modal .testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Trust Bullets */
.trust-bullets {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-bullet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.trust-bullet svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Trust CTA */
.trust-cta {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .trust-cta {
  background: rgba(224, 185, 67, 0.08);
}

.trust-cta h3 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.trust-cta p {
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* ======================================
   Process Steps (How We Work)
   ====================================== */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .process-step {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.step-icon {
  margin: 0.75rem auto 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.process-step h4 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Card Outcome */
.card-outcome {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* About Ownership paragraph */
.about-ownership {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Contact sub text */
.contact-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .contact-sub {
  color: #E0E0E0;
}

/* ======================================
   Responsive: Trust Bridge + Process Steps + Hero
   ====================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.75rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 3rem 5vw;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-slides {
    min-height: 120px;
  }

  .hero-layer {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-arrow {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .hero-arrow svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .trust-partnerships {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .carousel-arrow {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .carousel-arrow svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .testimonials-carousel {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* Portfolio Section */
.portfolio {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, var(--bg-card), var(--bg-section-light) 60%);
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

/* ======================================
   Clients X Animation Container
   ====================================== */

.clients-x-animation-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ======================================
   Rolling List (Left Side - 6 visible items)
   ====================================== */

.rolling-list-container {
  flex: 0 0 40%;
  max-width: 450px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.rolling-list-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px; /* 6 items × 80px */
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform;
}

.rolling-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  height: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-left: 4px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .rolling-list-item {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.rolling-item-number {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.6;
  min-width: 40px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.rolling-item-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Active state for rolling list */
.rolling-list-item.active {
  background-color: var(--bg-section-light);
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .rolling-list-item.active {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
}

.rolling-list-item.active .rolling-item-number {
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.rolling-list-item.active .rolling-item-name {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Hover effect */
.rolling-list-item:hover:not(.active) {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .rolling-list-item:hover:not(.active) {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/* ======================================
   Card Carousel (Right Side)
   ====================================== */

.card-carousel-container {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.card-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  will-change: transform;
}

.client-card {
  flex: 0 0 280px;
  min-width: 280px;
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease, box-shadow 0.6s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scale(0.85);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .client-card {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Active card - prominent visual state */
.client-card.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25);
  z-index: 10;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .client-card.active {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
}

.client-card:hover:not(.active) {
  opacity: 0.75;
  transform: scale(0.9);
}

/* Card image placeholder with gradient backgrounds */
.card-image-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 7%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Gradient definitions - 20+ unique gradients */
.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="1"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="2"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f093fb 0%, #f5576c 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="3"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4facfe 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="4"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #43e97b 0%, #38f9d7 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="5"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fa709a 0%, #fee140 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="6"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #30cfd0 0%, #330867 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="7"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a8edea 0%, #fed6e3 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="8"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9a9e 0%, #fecfef 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="9"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbc2eb 0%, #a6c1ee 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="10"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdcbf1 0%, #e6dee9 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="11"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a1c4fd 0%, #c2e9fb 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="12"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffecd2 0%, #fcb69f 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="13"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9a8b 0%, #ff6a88 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="14"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fad0c4 0%, #ffecd2 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="15"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffecd2 0%, #fcb69f 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="16"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6e7f 0%, #bfe9ff 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="17"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a8ecec 0%, #fed6e3 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="18"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74ebd5 0%, #acb6e5 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="19"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5af19 0%, #f12711 100%);
}

.card-image-placeholder[data-gradient="20"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4facfe 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
}

.card-icon {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  display: block;
}

.client-card.active .card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

.card-label {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.card-label h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.card-label p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.client-card.active .card-label h4 {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.client-card.active .card-label {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

/* ======================================
   Console Controls
   ====================================== */

.clients-x-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.control-btn {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 300ms ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.control-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
}

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

.control-btn svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.control-play-pause {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
}

.control-play-pause svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.clients-mobile-progress {
  display: block;
  width: 35vw;
  height: 3px;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
  background-color: rgba(26, 20, 16, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .clients-mobile-progress {
  background-color: rgba(244, 239, 230, 0.2);
}

.clients-mobile-progress-fill {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background-color: var(--accent);
}

@keyframes clientsProgressFill {
  from {
    width: 0;
  }
  to {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.portfolio-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* ======================================
   Responsive Design
   ====================================== */

/* Tablet (768px - 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .clients-x-animation-container {
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .rolling-list-container {
    flex: 0 0 35%;
    max-width: 380px;
  }

  .rolling-list-wrapper {
    height: 420px;
  }

  .client-card {
    flex: 0 0 260px;
    min-width: 260px;
  }

  .card-image-placeholder {
    height: 180px;
    padding: 7%;
  }

  .card-icon {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* Mobile (below 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .clients-x-animation-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .rolling-list-container {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .rolling-list-wrapper {
    height: 420px; /* 6 items × 70px */
  }

  .rolling-list-item {
    height: 70px;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .rolling-item-number {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    min-width: 35px;
  }

  .rolling-item-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .card-carousel-container {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .card-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    align-items: center;
    will-change: auto;
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .client-card {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: min(86vw, 340px);
    min-width: min(86vw, 340px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    display: none;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .client-card.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  .card-image-placeholder {
    height: min(50vw, 200px);
    padding: 7%;
  }

  .card-icon {
    display: block;
  }

  .card-label {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .card-label h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .clients-mobile-progress {
    width: 80vw;
  }

  .card-label p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .control-btn {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
  }

  .control-play-pause {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .control-btn svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  .control-play-pause svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
  }
}

/* Company Section */
.company {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--bg-section-light), #f7f1e5 45%, #eed8c1);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .company {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #1a1814, #252018 45%, #2a2420);
}

.company-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.company-about h2,
.company-about h3 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.company-about h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2vw + 1rem, 2.5rem);
}

.company-about h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.company-about p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.experience-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 3rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: 20px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .experience-highlights {
  background: rgba(58, 53, 48, 0.8);
}

.highlight-item h4 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.highlight-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.benefits-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.benefits-list li {
  padding-left: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.benefits-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2rem;
}

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

.member-photo {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.team-member h4 {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.member-role {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact {
  background: #F8F8F5; /* Dirty white */
  color: #1A1A1A; /* Black text */
  border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; /* Grey border */
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  margin: 0 2rem;
}

.contact-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-info h2 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.5vw + 1rem, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #1A1A1A; /* Black heading */
  text-shadow: none;
}

.contact-info p {
  color: #1A1A1A; /* Black text */
}

.contact-details {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.contact-item a {
  color: #F4C430; /* Yellow highlight */
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.contact-item a:hover {
  color: #D4A430; /* Darker yellow on hover */
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-form form {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; /* Grey border */
  background: #FFFFFF; /* White input background */
  color: #1A1A1A; /* Black text */
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
}

.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: #9E9E9E; /* Grey placeholder */
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #F4C430; /* Yellow focus border */
  border-width: 2px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.contact-form button {
  justify-self: start;
  background: #F4C430; /* Yellow button */
  color: #1A1A1A; /* Black text on button */
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
}

.contact-form button:hover {
  background: #D4A430; /* Darker yellow on hover */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Support Hero Section */
.support-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding: 6rem 8vw;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: center;
}

.support-hero-content {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.1);
  color: #F4C430;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.support-hero h1 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3vw + 1rem, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.support-lede {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.support-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.support-features li {
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.support-features li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #4CAF50;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.support-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.primary-cta {
  background: #F4C430;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.primary-cta:hover {
  background: #D4A430;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.3);
}

.ghost-cta {
  background: transparent;
  color: #F4C430;
  border: 2px solid #F4C430;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.ghost-cta:hover {
  background: #F4C430;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}

.support-hero-image {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.support-illustration {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  height: auto;
}

/* Dark theme support hero */
[data-theme="dark"] .hero-chip {
  background: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.15);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .support-features li::before {
  color: #66BB6A;
}

/* Mobile responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .support-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 4rem 6vw;
  }

  .support-hero-image {
    order: -1;
  }

  .support-illustration {
    max-width: 300px;
  }

  .support-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .primary-cta,
  .ghost-cta {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #8a857e 0%, #6b6560 40%, #3d3a36 72%, #1a1816 88%, #0f0e0c 100%);
  color: #111111;
  padding: 3rem 8vw;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.footer-content {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-brand {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #111111;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
}

.footer-brand:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer-brand .brand-logo {
  height: 36px;
  width: 36px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-brand .brand-wordmark {
  height: 26px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.9, 1.5);
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-nav a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
  text-shadow:
    -1px -1px 0 #000000,
    1px -1px 0 #000000,
    -1px 1px 0 #000000,
    1px 1px 0 #000000;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0.3px #000000;
}

.footer-nav a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 1;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #f5f3ef;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Dark mode specific overrides */
[data-theme="dark"] .offer-card h3,
[data-theme="dark"] .client-card h4,
[data-theme="dark"] .section-header h2 {
  color: var(--ink);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .client-logo {
  background: #14120f;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .experience-highlights {
  background: rgba(20, 18, 15, 0.6);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .contact {
  background: #2A2A2A; /* Dark grey instead of dirty white */
  color: #F5F3EF; /* Light text */
  border-color: #4A4A4A; /* Darker grey border */
}

[data-theme="dark"] .contact-info h2 {
  color: #F5F3EF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .contact-info p {
  color: #E0E0E0;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .contact-item a {
  color: #F4C430; /* Keep yellow highlight */
}

[data-theme="dark"] .contact-form input,
[data-theme="dark"] .contact-form select,
[data-theme="dark"] .contact-form textarea {
  background: #1A1A1A;
  border-color: #4A4A4A;
  color: #F5F3EF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .contact-form input::placeholder,
[data-theme="dark"] .contact-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: #757575;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-header {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .site-nav {
    order: 3;
    flex-basis: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }

  .hero {
    margin: 0 5vw 10vw;
    min-height: 82vh;
  }

  .hero-layer {
    padding: 2rem 3rem;
  }

  .hero-image {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .company-grid,
  .contact-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .offers-carousel {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .offers-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .offers-track {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .offer-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.75rem);
  }

  .clients-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  }

  /* Mobile carousel layout - switch to grid */
  .carousel-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .carousel-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .carousel-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .clients-carousel {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
  }

  .client-card {
    min-width: unset;
    flex-shrink: unset;
  }

  .experience-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .theme-toggle {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .site-header {
    padding: 16px 6vw;
  }

  .brand {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .brand .brand-logo {
    height: 24px;
    margin-right: 8px;
  }

  .brand-wordmark {
    height: 24px;
    transform: scale(1.9, 1.5);
    transform-origin: left center;
  }

  .site-nav {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .site-nav a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .cta {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .hero-layer {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  }

  .sword-image {
    width: 200px;
    left: 100%;
  }

  section {
    margin: 0 5vw 5vw;
    padding: 6vh 6vw;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .offer-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .offers-dots {
    display: none;
  }

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

  .clients-carousel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

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

  .footer-nav {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .theme-toggle {
    order: 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .footer-brand .brand-logo {
    height: 20px;
    margin-right: 8px;
  }

  .footer-brand .brand-wordmark {
    height: 22px;
    transform: scale(1.9, 1.5);
    transform-origin: left center;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .slash,
  .sword-image,
  .hero-reveal {
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .hero-reveal {
    clip-path: none;
  }
}

/* ======================================
   Portfolio Modal System
   ====================================== */

/* Modal Overlay - Hidden by default */
.portfolio-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 400ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Active modal state */
.portfolio-modal.active {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Modal Backdrop */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(26, 20, 16, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .modal-backdrop {
  background: rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.85);
}

/* Level 3 backdrop (darker to show hierarchy) */
.modal-backdrop[data-modal-level="3"] {
  background: rgba(26, 20, 16, 0.85);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .modal-backdrop[data-modal-level="3"] {
  background: rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.92);
}

/* Modal Container */
.modal-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 32px;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.portfolio-modal.active .modal-container {
  transform: scale(1);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .modal-container {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Grid Modal - wider */
.modal-grid-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  width: 90vw;
}

/* Detail Modal - narrower */
.modal-detail-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 85vw;
}

/* Modal Header */
.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 2rem 3rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-header h2 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2vw + 1rem, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Close Button */
.modal-close-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-card);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 300ms ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.modal-close-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.modal-close-btn svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

/* Modal Body - Scrollable */
.modal-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.modal-scrollable {
  padding: 2rem 3rem 3rem;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent) var(--bg-section-light);
}

.modal-scrollable::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}

.modal-scrollable::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-section-light);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.modal-scrollable::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.modal-scrollable::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--accent-deep);
}

/* ======================================
   Level 2: Portfolio Grid
   ====================================== */

.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Grid Card */
.portfolio-grid-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-card);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 400ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.portfolio-grid-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.portfolio-grid-card:active {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Grid Card Image (same gradient system as carousel) */
.portfolio-grid-card-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gradient definitions - reuse from carousel */
.portfolio-grid-card-image[data-gradient="1"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
}

.portfolio-grid-card-image[data-gradient="2"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f093fb 0%, #f5576c 100%);
}

.portfolio-grid-card-image[data-gradient="3"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4facfe 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
}

.portfolio-grid-card-image[data-gradient="4"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #43e97b 0%, #38f9d7 100%);
}

.portfolio-grid-card-image[data-gradient="5"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fa709a 0%, #fee140 100%);
}

.portfolio-grid-card-image[data-gradient="6"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #30cfd0 0%, #330867 100%);
}

.portfolio-grid-card-logo {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
  transition: transform 400ms ease;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.portfolio-grid-card:hover .portfolio-grid-card-logo {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Grid Card Content */
.portfolio-grid-card-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

.portfolio-grid-card-content h3 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
  transition: color 300ms ease;
}

.portfolio-grid-card:hover .portfolio-grid-card-content h3 {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.portfolio-grid-card-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ======================================
   Level 3: Project Detail
   ====================================== */

.project-detail {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* Project Hero */
.project-detail-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--bg-section-light);
  border-radius: 24px;
}

.project-detail-logo-container {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Reuse gradient backgrounds */
.project-detail-logo-container[data-gradient="1"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
}

.project-detail-logo-container[data-gradient="2"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f093fb 0%, #f5576c 100%);
}

.project-detail-logo-container[data-gradient="3"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4facfe 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
}

.project-detail-logo-container[data-gradient="4"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #43e97b 0%, #38f9d7 100%);
}

.project-detail-logo-container[data-gradient="5"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fa709a 0%, #fee140 100%);
}

.project-detail-logo-container[data-gradient="6"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #30cfd0 0%, #330867 100%);
}

.project-detail-logo {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.project-detail-intro h3 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
}

.project-detail-intro p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Project Section */
.project-detail-section {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.project-detail-section h4 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-card);
}

.project-detail-section p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Technologies List */
.project-technologies {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.tech-tag {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-section-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all 300ms ease;
}

.tech-tag:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c;
}

/* Results List */
.project-results {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.project-results li {
  padding-left: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.project-results li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ======================================
   Modal Responsive Design
   ====================================== */

/* Tablet (768px - 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .modal-header {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem 1rem;
  }

  .modal-scrollable {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  }

  .project-detail-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .project-detail-logo-container {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
  }

  .project-detail-logo {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }
}

/* Mobile (below 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Full screen modals on mobile */
  .modal-container {
    max-width: 100vw;
    max-height: 100vh;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .modal-grid-container,
  .modal-detail-container {
    max-width: 100vw;
    width: 100vw;
  }

  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .modal-header {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .modal-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .modal-scrollable {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  }

  .portfolio-grid-card-image {
    height: 160px;
  }

  .portfolio-grid-card-logo {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
  }

  .project-detail-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .project-detail-logo-container {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .project-detail-logo {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }
}

/* Coming Soon Cards - Dimmed styling */
.portfolio-grid-card[data-project-id*="comingsoon"] {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: default;
}

.portfolio-grid-card[data-project-id*="comingsoon"]:hover {
  transform: none;
  border-color: var(--border-card);
}

.portfolio-grid-card[data-project-id*="comingsoon"] .portfolio-grid-card-image {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9ca3af 0%, #6b7280 100%);
}

/* Project Links and Visit Button */
.project-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.project-link-btn {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 300ms ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c;
}

.project-link-btn:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.project-link-btn svg {
  transition: transform 300ms ease;
}

.project-link-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Prevent body scroll when modal is open */
body.modal-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ======================================
   Nav Dropdown (Compressed Navigation)
   ====================================== */

.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: var(--header-text);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-dropdown-trigger:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(201, 184, 90, 0.1);
}

.nav-dropdown-trigger:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.nav-dropdown-trigger svg {
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 8px;
  min-width: 180px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 200;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 150ms ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--bg-section-light);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Portal Links */
.nav-portal-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--header-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.nav-portal-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: rgba(201, 184, 90, 0.3);
  background: rgba(201, 184, 90, 0.1);
}

.nav-portal-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.nav-portal-link svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-portal-tickets {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

.nav-portal-tickets:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 184, 90, 0.25);
}

.nav-portal-tickets:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--header-text);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Mobile adjustments for new header */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-nav {
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .nav-portal-link,
  .nav-dropdown-trigger {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }

  .theme-toggle {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    min-width: 75px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .site-nav {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .nav-portal-link,
  .nav-dropdown-trigger {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .nav-portal-link svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
  }

  .theme-toggle {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    min-width: 70px;
  }
}

/* ======================================
   update10: Pricing Page Styles
   ====================================== */

.nav-link-current {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: default;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
}

/* Pricing Hero */
.pricing-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10vh 6vw 4vh;
  margin: 0 5vw;
}

.pricing-hero-content h1 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.pricing-hero-sub {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.currency-indicator {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: rgba(128,128,128,0.1);
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.currency-indicator:empty { display: none; }

/* Pricing Tier Cards Grid */
.pricing-tiers-section {
  margin: 0 5vw 4vw;
  padding: 2vh 6vw;
}

.pricing-tiers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pricing-tier-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
}

.pricing-tier-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.pricing-tier-featured {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  border-width: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--accent), 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 184, 90, 0.15);
}

.tier-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pricing-tier-card h3 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.tier-tagline {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.tier-price {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.price-amount {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.price-freq {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.price-approx {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.55;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.tier-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.tier-features li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.tier-features li::before {
  content: "\2713";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.tier-ideal {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.tier-timeline {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.tier-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.tier-footnote {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.tier-footnote a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Subscription Plans Section */
.pricing-plans-section {
  margin: 0 5vw 4vw;
  padding: 4vh 6vw;
  background: var(--bg-section-light);
  border-radius: 24px;
}

.pricing-plans-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pricing-plan-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pricing-plan-card h4 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.pricing-plan-card .plan-price {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pricing-plan-card .plan-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.pricing-plan-card .plan-features li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 3px 0;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.pricing-plan-card .plan-features li::before {
  content: "\2022 ";
  color: var(--accent);
}

.plans-loading {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.5;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.pricing-plans-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Pricing Trust Mini-Footer */
.pricing-trust {
  margin: 0 5vw 4vw;
  padding: 3vh 6vw;
}

.pricing-trust .trust-bullets {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ======================================
   update10: Fair Use Page Styles
   ====================================== */

.fairuse-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10vh 6vw 4vh;
  margin: 0 5vw;
}

.fairuse-hero-content h1 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.fairuse-hero-sub {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.fairuse-limits {
  margin: 0 5vw 3vw;
  padding: 4vh 6vw;
  text-align: center;
}

.fairuse-limits h2 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.fairuse-limits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.fairuse-limit-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
}

.fairuse-limit-card h4 {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.fairuse-limit-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.fairuse-steps {
  margin: 0 5vw 3vw;
  padding: 4vh 6vw;
}

.fairuse-steps h2 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.fairuse-steps-intro {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.fairuse-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.fairuse-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.fairuse-step-card .step-number {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.fairuse-step-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.fairuse-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin: 0;
}

.fairuse-cta {
  margin: 0 5vw 4vw;
  padding: 3vh 6vw;
  text-align: center;
}

.fairuse-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ======================================
   update10: Landing Page $50 Hook Styles
   ====================================== */

/* Hero Teaser (below hero CTAs) */
.hero-hook-teaser {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.hero-hook-link {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
}

.hero-hook-link:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Mid-Funnel Banner */
.pricing-banner {
  margin: 0 5vw 5vw;
  padding: 4vh 6vw;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #d4a017 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  color: #1d120c;
}

.pricing-banner-content h3 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: #1d120c;
}

.pricing-banner-benefits {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.pricing-banner-benefits li {
  padding: 3px 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.pricing-banner-benefits li::before {
  content: "\2713 ";
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pricing-banner-cta {
  text-align: center;
}

.pricing-banner-cta .primary {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  background: #1d120c;
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: #1d120c;
}

.pricing-banner-cta .primary:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: #1d120c;
  border-color: #1d120c;
}

.pricing-banner-urgency {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Trust CTA Dual Layout */
.trust-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.trust-cta-separator {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Dark mode overrides for pricing pages */
[data-theme="dark"] .pricing-tier-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .pricing-plan-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .tier-badge {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #1d120c;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .pricing-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8960f 0%, #8a6b08 100%);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .fairuse-limit-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .fairuse-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

/* Responsive: Pricing */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pricing-tiers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .pricing-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .pricing-banner-benefits {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .pricing-tiers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .fairuse-limits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .fairuse-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ======================================
   Interest Form (Pricing Page Lead Gen)
   ====================================== */

.interest-form-section {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  padding: 3rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent, #667eea);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1);
}

.interest-form-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.interest-form-header h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary, #1A1410);
}

.interest-form-header p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #666);
  margin: 0;
}

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

.interest-form .form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.interest-form .form-group-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.interest-form label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary, #1A1410);
}

.interest-form label .required {
  color: #e53e3e;
}

.interest-form label .optional {
  color: var(--text-secondary, #999);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.interest-form input,
.interest-form select,
.interest-form textarea {
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #ddd);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  background: var(--bg-input, #fff);
  color: var(--text-primary, #1A1410);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.interest-form input:focus,
.interest-form select:focus,
.interest-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent, #667eea);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.15);
}

.interest-form textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 80px;
}

.interest-conditional-fields {
  margin: 1rem 0;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.05);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.15);
}

.conditional-hint {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #555);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.interest-form-actions {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.interest-submit-btn {
  padding: 0.85rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  min-width: 240px;
}

.interest-form-message {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  min-height: 1.5em;
}

.interest-form-message.success {
  color: #38a169;
}

.interest-form-message.error {
  color: #e53e3e;
}

/* Tier CTA supporting text */
.tier-cta-supporting {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #888);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Payments Update Note */
.payments-note {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.04);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1);
}

.payments-note svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #888);
}

.payments-note p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #888);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Dark mode — Interest form */
[data-theme="dark"] .interest-form-section {
  background: #2A2A2A;
  border-color: #667eea;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.15);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .interest-form-header h2 {
  color: #F5F3EF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .interest-form-header p {
  color: #B0B0B0;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .interest-form label {
  color: #E0E0E0;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .interest-form input,
[data-theme="dark"] .interest-form select,
[data-theme="dark"] .interest-form textarea {
  background: #1A1A1A;
  border-color: #4A4A4A;
  color: #F5F3EF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .interest-form input::placeholder,
[data-theme="dark"] .interest-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: #757575;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .interest-conditional-fields {
  background: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .conditional-hint {
  color: #B0B0B0;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .tier-cta-supporting {
  color: #999;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .payments-note {
  background: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.15);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .payments-note svg {
  color: #999;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .payments-note p {
  color: #999;
}

/* Responsive — Interest form */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .interest-form-section {
    margin: 0 5vw 2rem;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .interest-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .interest-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: unset;
  }

  .payments-note {
    margin: 0 5vw 2rem;
  }
}