/* ==========================================================================
   SALVONODIGITAL — Editorial Typographic Architecture + Dynamic Visual Effects
   Combines DESIGN.md (OFF+BRAND. Architecture) with SALVONODIGITAL Brand Identity
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Base Architectural Tokens (from DESIGN.md) */
  --color-parchment: #e5e4e0;
  --color-ink: #071324; /* Deep Navy-Black from SALVONODIGITAL logo */
  --color-paper: #ffffff;
  --color-ash: #bfbebe;
  --color-stone: #cdcdc9;

  /* SALVONODIGITAL Logo Brand Colors */
  --brand-navy-deep: #071324;
  --brand-navy-surface: #0b1d36;
  --brand-cyan: #00c4ff;
  --brand-cyan-deep: #0082c4;
  --brand-purple: #7b2cbf;
  --brand-magenta: #e0569c;
  --brand-amber: #ffaa33;

  /* Iridescent Sphere Harmonized with SALVONODIGITAL Logo Spectrum */
  --color-iridescent-sphere: #ffaa33;
  --gradient-iridescent-sphere: linear-gradient(
    255deg,
    rgb(255, 174, 52) 0%,
    rgb(224, 86, 156) 28%,
    rgb(123, 44, 191) 50%,
    rgb(0, 196, 255) 76%,
    rgb(255, 255, 255) 100%
  );

  /* Brand Linear Spectrum */
  --gradient-brand-line: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #00c4ff 0%,
    #7b2cbf 50%,
    #ffaa33 100%
  );

  /* Typography — Font Families */
  --font-ataero-retina-ob-edition: 'Ataero Retina OB Edition', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Typography — Scale */
  --text-caption: 11px;
  --leading-caption: 1.4;
  --tracking-caption: 0.55px;

  --text-body-sm: 15px;
  --leading-body-sm: 1.45;
  --tracking-body-sm: 0.15px;

  --text-body: 18px;
  --leading-body: 1.45;
  --tracking-body: 0.23px;

  --text-subheading: 34px;
  --leading-subheading: 1.05;
  --tracking-subheading: 0.44px;

  --text-heading-sm: 44px;
  --leading-heading-sm: 1.02;
  --tracking-heading-sm: 0.6px;

  --text-heading: 66px;
  --leading-heading: 0.88;
  --tracking-heading: 0.91px;

  --text-heading-lg: 76px;
  --leading-heading-lg: 0.86;
  --tracking-heading-lg: 0.99px;

  --text-display: 103px;
  --leading-display: 0.82;
  --tracking-display: 1.34px;

  /* Typography — Weights */
  --font-weight-regular: 400;
  --font-weight-bold: 700;

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --spacing-unit: 4px;
  --spacing-5: 5px;
  --spacing-6: 6px;
  --spacing-8: 8px;
  --spacing-15: 15px;
  --spacing-19: 19px;
  --spacing-30: 30px;
  --spacing-32: 32px;
  --spacing-46: 46px;
  --spacing-76: 76px;
  --spacing-119: 119px;

  /* Layout */
  --page-max-width: 1400px;
  --card-padding: 30px;
  --element-gap: 19px;

  /* Named Radii */
  --radius-cards: 0px;
  --radius-links: 10px;
  --radius-inputs: 10px;
  --radius-buttons: 10px;

  /* Surfaces */
  --surface-parchment-canvas: #e5e4e0;
  --surface-paper: #ffffff;
  --surface-stone-panel: #cdcdc9;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset & Base Canvas
   ========================================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  background-color: var(--surface-parchment-canvas);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  font-family: var(--font-ataero-retina-ob-edition);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-regular);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--surface-parchment-canvas);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Custom Interactive Cursor & Ambient Spotlight
   ========================================================================== */
.cursor-dot,
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate3d(-100px, -100px, 0);
}

.cursor-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--brand-cyan);
  margin-left: -4px;
  margin-top: -4px;
  transition: transform 0.08s ease;
}

.cursor-ring {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.65);
  margin-left: -19px;
  margin-top: -19px;
  transition: width 0.25s ease, height 0.25s ease, margin 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.cursor-ring.is-hovering {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  margin-left: -29px;
  margin-top: -29px;
  border-color: var(--brand-amber);
  background-color: rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.08);
}

.ambient-spotlight {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 640px;
  height: 640px;
  margin-left: -320px;
  margin-top: -320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.09) 0%,
    rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.05) 38%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Reading / Scroll Progress Bar at Very Top */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 7px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-line);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.45);
  transform-origin: 0 50%;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  z-index: 9998;
  pointer-events: none;
}

::selection {
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  color: var(--brand-cyan);
}

code {
  font-family: var(--font-ataero-retina-ob-edition);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
}

.container {
  max-width: var(--page-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-30);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ash-divider {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-ash);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Multi-Plane Parallax Watermarks & Concentric Circle Ornaments
   ========================================================================== */
.parallax-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: clamp(90px, 16vw, 230px);
  line-height: 0.8;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.07);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero-watermark {
  top: 14%;
  left: -3%;
}

.services-watermark {
  top: 8%;
  right: -4%;
}

.ornament-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.concentric-group {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-ornament {
  top: 46vh;
  left: 64%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.studio-ornament {
  top: 1350px;
  left: 12%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.work-ornament {
  top: 2650px;
  left: 78%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.circle-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-ash);
  border-radius: 50%;
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero-ornament .ring-1 {
  width: 660px;
  height: 660px;
  border-color: rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.35);
}

.hero-ornament .ring-2 {
  width: 940px;
  height: 940px;
  border-color: rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.25);
}

.hero-ornament .ring-3 {
  width: 1280px;
  height: 1280px;
}

.studio-ornament .ring-1 {
  width: 540px;
  height: 540px;
  border-color: rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.22);
}

.studio-ornament .ring-2 {
  width: 820px;
  height: 820px;
}

.work-ornament .ring-1 {
  width: 720px;
  height: 720px;
  border-color: rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.22);
}

.work-ornament .ring-2 {
  width: 1080px;
  height: 1080px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography & Section Headers (Fixed Structure — Never Collide!)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-label,
.caption-label {
  font-size: var(--text-caption);
  line-height: var(--leading-caption);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Structured Section Header Bar with Bottom Border & Distinct Pill Badges */
.section-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-19);
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-19);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-46);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-ash);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.section-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: var(--text-caption);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-buttons);
}

.section-pill-badge.secondary-badge {
  background-color: var(--surface-paper);
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-ink);
}

.body-text {
  font-size: var(--text-body);
  line-height: var(--leading-body);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-body);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-regular);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-align: left;
}

.body-sm-text {
  font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-body-sm);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-regular);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-align: left;
}

.subheading-text {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.3vw, var(--text-subheading));
  line-height: var(--leading-subheading);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-subheading);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.heading-sm {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, var(--text-heading-sm));
  line-height: var(--leading-heading-sm);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-heading-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.heading-text {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.6vw, var(--text-heading));
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-heading);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.heading-lg {
  font-size: clamp(44px, 5.2vw, var(--text-heading-lg));
  line-height: var(--leading-heading-lg);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-heading-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.display-headline {
  font-size: clamp(46px, 7.4vw, var(--text-display));
  line-height: var(--leading-display);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  user-select: none;
  will-change: transform;
}

.line-mask {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.line-inner {
  display: block;
  animation: slideUpLine 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
  animation-delay: var(--line-delay, 0s);
}

@keyframes slideUpLine {
  from {
    transform: translateY(105%);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Animated Shimmering Brand Gradient on Highlighted Words */
.headline-accent-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--brand-cyan-deep) 0%,
    var(--brand-purple) 35%,
    var(--brand-magenta) 65%,
    var(--brand-amber) 85%,
    var(--brand-cyan-deep) 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: textGradientFlow 6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes textGradientFlow {
  to {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll Reveal & Dynamic Glow Card Effects
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

/* Dynamic Border/Surface Glow on Hover */
.glow-card {
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.glow-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Elements (Ghost Text Link & Pill Filter Button)
   ========================================================================== */
.ghost-link {
  font-family: var(--font-ataero-retina-ob-edition);
  font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-body-sm);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-links);
  padding: var(--spacing-5) 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-6);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.ghost-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-line);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.ghost-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.ghost-link .arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.2s ease;
}

.ghost-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
}

.ghost-link:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  color: var(--brand-purple);
}

/* Pill Buttons */
.pill-filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-ataero-retina-ob-edition);
  font-size: var(--text-caption);
  line-height: var(--leading-caption);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  background: var(--surface-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius-buttons);
  padding: 11px var(--spacing-19);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-8);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.pill-filter-btn.primary-pill {
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  color: var(--surface-paper);
}

.pill-filter-btn.primary-pill .arrow {
  color: var(--brand-cyan);
}

/* Animated Shimmer Sweep on Primary CTA Buttons */
.glow-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.35),
    transparent
  );
  transition: left 0.55s ease;
}

.glow-btn:hover::before {
  left: 130%;
}

.pill-filter-btn:hover,
.pill-filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  border-color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  color: var(--surface-paper);
}

.pill-filter-btn.primary-pill:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.pill-filter-btn.primary-pill:hover .arrow {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.pill-filter-btn:hover .arrow,
.pill-filter-btn.active .arrow {
  color: var(--brand-cyan);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Editorial Header
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  padding: var(--spacing-19) 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 40;
  background-color: rgba(229, 228, 224, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-ash);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--spacing-19);
}

.brand-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  will-change: transform;
}

.brand-logo-wrap {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.brand-mark:hover .brand-logo-wrap {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.brand-text {
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
}

.brand-salvo {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
}

.brand-no {
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-regular);
  color: #5a6578;
  font-size: 0.86em;
  margin: 0 1px;
}

.brand-digital {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
}

.header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-8);
}

.status-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #12b886;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.45); opacity: 0.4; }
}

.meta-divider {
  font-size: var(--text-caption);
  color: var(--color-ash);
}

.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-30);
}

.site-nav .ghost-link {
  font-size: var(--text-caption);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll Indicator (Bottom-Right Fixed)
   ========================================================================== */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--spacing-30);
  right: var(--spacing-30);
  z-index: 20;
  font-size: var(--text-caption);
  line-height: var(--leading-caption);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-cyan);
  border-radius: var(--radius-buttons);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-6);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.scroll-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--brand-cyan);
  animation: bounceDown 1.6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes bounceDown {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(4px); }
}

.scroll-indicator.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section & Multi-Layer Parallax Sphere Stage
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 135px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 28px 0 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-container {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

/* Parallax Wrapper for the Hero Sphere */
.iridescent-sphere-stage {
  position: absolute;
  top: 44%;
  left: 65%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Singleton Hero Gradient Sphere — Harmonized with the SALVONODIGITAL Logo */
.iridescent-sphere {
  width: clamp(320px, 44vw, 570px);
  height: clamp(320px, 44vw, 570px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-iridescent-sphere);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Pulsing Iridescent Aura behind the Sphere */
.sphere-glow-aura {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-iridescent-sphere);
  filter: blur(28px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: breatheAura 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes breatheAura {
  from { transform: scale(0.96); opacity: 0.42; }
  to { transform: scale(1.06); opacity: 0.72; }
}

/* Rotating Orbital Technical Rings around the Sphere */
.sphere-orbital-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.32);
  animation: slowOrbit 42s linear infinite;
}

.sphere-orbital-ring.ring-reverse {
  inset: -52px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 130, 196, 0.28);
  animation: slowOrbit 60s linear infinite reverse;
}

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

/* Circular SALVONODIGITAL emblem anchored inside the iridescent sphere */
.sphere-logo-core {
  width: 66%;
  height: 66%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  border: 2.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: floatLogo 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatLogo {
  from { transform: translateY(-5px); }
  to { transform: translateY(5px); }
}

.sphere-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Floating Architectural Telemetry Badges on the Sphere */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-cyan);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-buttons);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
}

.badge-top {
  top: 8%;
  right: -6%;
}

.badge-bottom {
  bottom: 10%;
  left: -8%;
  border-color: var(--brand-amber);
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.badge-dot.cyan { background-color: var(--brand-cyan); }
.badge-dot.purple { background-color: #b166ff; }
.badge-dot.amber { background-color: var(--brand-amber); }

/* Steep.app Style Announcement Capsule */
.hero-announcement-wrap {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-19);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-steep-capsule {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.12);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 5px 16px 5px 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-steep-capsule:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan);
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.18);
}

.capsule-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.capsule-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--brand-cyan);
  animation: pulseDot 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.capsule-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.capsule-arrow {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-steep-capsule:hover .capsule-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-8);
  background-color: var(--surface-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius-buttons);
  padding: 7px 16px;
}

.brand-status-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--brand-cyan);
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-footer-bar {
  margin-top: 38px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 560px) auto;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--spacing-32);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-30);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Kinetic Editorial Marquee Band
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-marquee-wrap {
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  color: var(--surface-paper);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--brand-cyan);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--brand-purple);
  padding: 16px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  /* Steep.app style gradient edge fade masks */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 7%, black 93%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 7%, black 93%, transparent 100%);
}

.editorial-marquee {
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-30);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track .sep {
  color: var(--brand-cyan);
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Founder / Studio Intro Block + Official Brand Identity Card
   ========================================================================== */
.intro-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-119) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.founder-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-76);
  align-items: start;
}

.intro-statement-styled {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 24px);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-30);
}

.intro-statement-styled .highlight-cyan {
  color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--brand-cyan);
}

.intro-headline {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-15);
}

/* High-End Glassmorphic Brand Identity Card */
.brand-identity-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071324 0%, #0d223f 100%);
  color: var(--surface-paper);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-30);
  max-width: 480px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 
    0 16px 36px -10px rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.35),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.brand-identity-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 5px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-cyan), var(--brand-purple), var(--brand-amber));
}

.brand-identity-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 48px -12px rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.45),
    0 0 25px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.3);
}

.identity-card-shimmer {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    transparent 45%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 50%,
    transparent 55%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.identity-emblem-frame {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: visible;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  background: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.35);
}

.identity-emblem-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-cyan);
}

.emblem-verified-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  border: 2px solid #071324;
}

.identity-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.identity-top-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.status-pulse-cyan {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--brand-cyan);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.identity-card-meta .section-label {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.identity-wordmark {
  font-size: 26px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.identity-wordmark strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.identity-wordmark span {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.85em;
  margin: 0 2px;
}

.identity-wordmark em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-cyan);
}

.identity-tagline {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Quick Actions in Intro Left */
.intro-quick-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.email-direct-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.email-direct-pill .mail-icon {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
}

.email-direct-pill:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan);
  color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.15);
}

.intro-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-19);
}

.studio-pillars {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-32);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-30);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-ash);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.pillar-cell {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.08);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-navy-deep);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pillar-icon-wrap {
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pillar-cell.pillar-cyan {
  border-top-color: var(--brand-cyan);
}
.pillar-cell.pillar-purple {
  border-top-color: var(--brand-purple);
}
.pillar-cell.pillar-amber {
  border-top-color: var(--brand-amber);
}

.pillar-cell.pillar-cyan:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.22);
}
.pillar-cell.pillar-purple:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--brand-magenta);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.22);
}
.pillar-cell.pillar-amber:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--brand-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(255, 170, 51, 0.25);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Spectrum Dividers, Ambient Parallax Orbs & Background Watermarks
   ========================================================================== */
.section-spectrum-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    var(--brand-cyan) 22%,
    var(--brand-purple) 50%,
    var(--brand-magenta) 72%,
    var(--brand-amber) 90%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  opacity: 0.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
}

/* Global Floating Brand Orbs in Ornament Layer */
.brand-parallax-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(85px);
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
  opacity: 0.24;
}

.orb-cyan-1 {
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--brand-cyan) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 12%;
  left: -8%;
}

.orb-purple-1 {
  width: 540px;
  height: 540px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--brand-purple) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 34%;
  right: -10%;
}

.orb-amber-1 {
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--brand-amber) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 56%;
  left: 6%;
}

.orb-magenta-1 {
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--brand-magenta) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 76%;
  right: 4%;
}

.orb-cyan-2 {
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--brand-cyan) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 91%;
  left: -5%;
}

/* Section-Level Ambient Glows & Giant Parallax Watermarks */
.section-bg-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: clamp(90px, 15vw, 220px);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 0.85;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.055);
}

.watermark-work {
  top: 60px;
  right: -2%;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.14);
}

.watermark-services {
  top: 80px;
  left: -2%;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.09);
}

.watermark-dark {
  top: 50px;
  right: 2%;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.12);
}

.watermark-faq {
  top: 60px;
  left: 3%;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(224, 86, 156, 0.08);
}

.watermark-contact {
  top: 50px;
  right: 2%;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 170, 51, 0.10);
}

.section-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

.glow-purple-left {
  top: 15%;
  left: -140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.glow-cyan-right {
  bottom: 12%;
  right: -140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.glow-amber-right {
  top: 10%;
  right: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 170, 51, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.glow-cyan-left {
  bottom: 10%;
  left: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.glow-cyan-center {
  top: 20%;
  left: 30%;
  width: 680px;
  height: 680px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.18) 0%, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.14) 45%, transparent 70%);
}

.glow-amber-left {
  top: 25%;
  left: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 170, 51, 0.15) 0%, rgba(224, 86, 156, 0.10) 50%, transparent 70%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Section — Elevated Pure White Stage with Multi-Color Brand Accents
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-119) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6f8fb 100%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.services-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.service-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 4.5fr 4.7fr 2fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-30);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.09);
  border-radius: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -6px rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform;
}

.service-row::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 6px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-line);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.service-row.service-accent-cyan::before { background: var(--brand-cyan); }
.service-row.service-accent-amber::before { background: var(--brand-amber); }
.service-row.service-accent-purple::before { background: var(--brand-purple); }
.service-row.service-accent-magenta::before { background: var(--brand-magenta); }

.service-row:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -10px rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.12), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.10);
}

.service-badge-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  color: var(--brand-cyan);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.service-accent-amber .service-badge-num { color: var(--brand-amber); }
.service-accent-purple .service-badge-num { color: #c084fc; }
.service-accent-magenta .service-badge-num { color: var(--brand-magenta); }

.service-row:hover .service-badge-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-cyan) 0%, var(--brand-purple) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.3);
}

.service-desc-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-19);
}

.service-specs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-8);
}

.spec-item {
  font-size: var(--text-caption);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  background-color: #f4f6f9;
}

.service-action-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Real Portfolio Section — Intercalated Dark Brand Navy Stage (#071324)
   ========================================================================== */
.work-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-119) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #102542 0%, #071324 78%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.work-section .section-header-row {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.work-section .section-header-row .section-label {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.work-section .section-pill-badge {
  background: rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(177, 102, 255, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.work-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--spacing-30);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-76);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.work-main-title {
  margin-top: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.work-privacy-note {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-15);
  max-width: 68ch;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.portfolio-lead-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.filter-controls {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-8);
}

.work-section .filter-controls .pill-filter-btn {
  background-color: rgba(15, 31, 56, 0.85);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.work-section .filter-controls .pill-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.work-section .filter-controls .pill-filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--brand-cyan);
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan);
}

.work-section .filter-controls .pill-filter-btn.active .arrow {
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
}

.real-projects-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-46);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured Work Cards: High-Converting Commercial UI with Premium Framing
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-work-card {
  background: var(--surface-paper);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 42px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 
    0 10px 30px -10px rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.08),
    0 25px 50px -20px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-work-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-cyan) 0%, var(--brand-purple) 50%, var(--brand-amber) 100%);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: height 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 
    0 20px 40px -12px rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.14),
    0 35px 70px -15px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.16);
}

.featured-work-card:hover::before {
  height: 5px;
  opacity: 1;
}

.featured-work-card.is-hidden {
  display: none;
}

.project-wide-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  gap: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.project-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf9f6 100%);
  padding: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 36px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.08);
}

.card-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-19);
}

.meta-badge-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  background: rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.05);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.08);
}

.meta-status-pill {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
  background: rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.card-project-title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-15);
}

.card-excerpt {
  color: #4a5568;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-19);
}

/* Impact Metrics Bar (Crucial for Selling to Clients) */
.project-impact-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-19);
}

.impact-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.impact-num {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.impact-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Interactive Floating Screen Switcher for Project 02 */
.gallery-switcher-box {
  background: #f1f0eb;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-19);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.switcher-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.switcher-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--brand-cyan);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.switcher-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.switcher-buttons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}

.view-switch-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.15);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.view-switch-btn .btn-num {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #8c9ba5;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.view-switch-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan);
  background: #f8fbff;
  color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
}

.view-switch-btn.active {
  background: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.2);
}

.view-switch-btn.active .btn-num {
  color: var(--brand-cyan);
}

.project-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-19);
}

.project-tags .spec-item {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  background: #eef2f6;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #334155;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.card-footer-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-15);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-19);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.08);
}

.solution-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.solution-meta .section-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #64748b;
}

.solution-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Realistic Commercial Browser Mockup Frame
   ========================================================================== */
.project-media-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.project-browser-mockup {
  background: #071324;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 
    0 16px 36px -12px rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.35),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.project-browser-mockup:hover {
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 48px -14px rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.45),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.3);
}

.browser-topbar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: #0f1c2e;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.browser-traffic-lights {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.browser-traffic-lights .ui-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.dot-red { background: #ff5f56; }
.dot-amber { background: #ffbd2e; }
.dot-green { background: #27c93f; }

.browser-url-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.url-lock {
  font-size: 10px;
}

.browser-tag-status {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #34d399;
  background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.12);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.screenshot-viewport {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0b1320;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.project-screenshot-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.project-browser-mockup:hover .project-screenshot-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.browser-caption-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.88) 100%);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Interactive Mini Thumbnails with Elegant Rounded Frames */
.mini-thumb-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.mini-thumb-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.mini-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.mini-thumb-card .thumb-caption {
  display: block;
  padding: 6px 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  text-align: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.mini-thumb-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.16);
}

.mini-thumb-card:hover .mini-thumb-img {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.mini-thumb-card.active {
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.25);
}

.mini-thumb-card.active .mini-thumb-img {
  opacity: 1;
}

.mini-thumb-card.active .thumb-caption {
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Methodology Section — High-Contrast Dark Brand Navy Stage (#071324)
   ========================================================================== */
.methodology-stone-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #102542 0%, #071324 75%);
  padding: var(--spacing-119) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.methodology-stone-section .section-header-row {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.methodology-stone-section .section-header-row .section-label {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.methodology-stone-section .section-pill-badge {
  background: rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-step {
  background: rgba(15, 31, 56, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-cyan);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-15);
  will-change: transform;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step.step-cyan { border-top-color: var(--brand-cyan); }
.process-step.step-purple { border-top-color: var(--brand-purple); }
.process-step.step-magenta { border-top-color: var(--brand-magenta); }
.process-step.step-amber { border-top-color: var(--brand-amber); }

.process-step:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -10px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.4);
}

.process-step .subheading-text {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.process-step .body-sm-text {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.process-step-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.step-tag {
  color: var(--brand-cyan);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.step-purple .step-tag { color: #c084fc; }
.step-magenta .step-tag { color: var(--brand-magenta); }
.step-amber .step-tag { color: var(--brand-amber); }

.step-index-num {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-line);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section — Steep.app Minimalist Accordion Style on Warm Stage
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-119) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eae9e4 0%, #f5f4f0 100%);
}

.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-76);
  align-items: start;
}

.faq-intro-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-19);
}

.faq-main-title {
  margin-top: -6px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.faq-action-box {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-30);
  background: var(--surface-paper);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.faq-chat-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.faq-chat-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.faq-accordion-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-accordion-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--surface-paper);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.08);
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.08);
}

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  user-select: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f0eb;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 400;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  color: var(--brand-cyan);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 24px 22px 24px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.08);
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-top: -4px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Section — Intercalated Dark Brand Navy Stage (#071324)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-119) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #102542 0%, #071324 78%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-section .section-header-row {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.contact-section .section-pill-badge {
  background: rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-section .section-pill-badge.secondary-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 170, 51, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 51, 0.4);
  color: var(--brand-amber);
}

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5.5fr 6.5fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-46);
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-display-title {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 3.8vw, 54px);
  line-height: 0.96;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-19);
}

.contact-lead {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-30);
  max-width: 52ch;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Unified Dark Navy Brand & Email Card */
.unified-brand-contact-card {
  background-color: #0b1a2e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-cyan);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  will-change: transform;
}

.brand-banner-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.brand-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.unified-brand-contact-card:hover .brand-banner-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Animated diagonal light sweep across the banner */
.banner-shimmer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.18),
    transparent
  );
  animation: bannerSweep 5.5s infinite ease-in-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes bannerSweep {
  0%, 40% { left: -120%; }
  100% { left: 160%; }
}

.unified-contact-actions {
  padding: var(--spacing-30);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--spacing-19);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #071324 0%, #0b1d36 100%);
}

.unified-email-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.light-label {
  color: var(--brand-cyan);
}

.unified-email-link {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.unified-email-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-cyan);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.light-note {
  font-size: var(--text-caption);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.unified-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.light-pill-btn {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.light-pill-btn:hover {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.light-pill-btn:hover .arrow {
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
}

.cyan-pill-btn {
  background-color: var(--brand-cyan);
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan);
}

.cyan-pill-btn:hover {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
}

/* Editorial Form (Right Column matched in height & visual weight) */
.contact-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.editorial-form {
  background-color: var(--surface-paper);
  padding: var(--spacing-32);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-purple);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--spacing-19);
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.form-header-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-ash);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.status-badge-inline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
  background-color: var(--surface-parchment-canvas);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-buttons);
}

/* Form Status Messages (Live feedback on submission) */
.form-status-alert {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-inputs);
  font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.form-status-alert.loading {
  background-color: rgba(0, 196, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-cyan);
  color: var(--brand-navy-deep);
}

.form-status-alert.success {
  background-color: #e8f8f0;
  border: 1.5px solid #10b981;
  color: #065f46;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-status-alert.error {
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  border: 1.5px solid #ef4444;
  color: #991b1b;
}

.form-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-8);
}

.editorial-input {
  font-family: var(--font-ataero-retina-ob-edition);
  font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-body-sm);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  background-color: var(--surface-parchment-canvas);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-ash);
  border-radius: var(--radius-inputs);
  padding: 14px var(--spacing-15);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.editorial-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan-deep);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px var(--spacing-19);
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-46);
}

.footer-inner {
  padding-top: var(--spacing-30);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-19);
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-mini-logo {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-cyan);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-30);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .editorial-hud,
  .header-meta,
  .cursor-dot,
  .cursor-ring,
  .ambient-spotlight {
    display: none;
  }

  .founder-intro-grid,
  .contact-layout,
  .project-wide-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-32);
  }

  .service-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-15);
  }

  .service-action-col {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-19);
  }

  .site-nav a:not(.nav-cta) {
    display: none;
  }

  .iridescent-sphere-stage {
    left: 50%;
    top: 36%;
    opacity: 0.36;
  }

  .floating-badge {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-footer-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-46);
  }

  .studio-pillars,
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}