/* ==========================================================================
   LAUREATE AGENCY — PURE CUSTOM CSS (MONOCHROME / MINIMALIST)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS VARIABLES & RESET
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --bg-white: #ffffff;
  --bg-subtle: #f8f9fa;
  --bg-hover: #f1f3f5;
  --bg-dark: #0f0f0f;
  
  --btn-blue: #046599;
  --btn-yellow: #DC143C;

  --text-black: #000000;
  --text-dark: #1a1a1a;
  --text-muted: #666666;
  --text-light: #999999;
  --text-white: #ffffff;
  
  --border-light: #e5e5e5;
  --border-dark: #262626;
  
  --font-family: 'Outfit', 'Quicksand', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  --transition-smooth: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-black);
  line-height: 1.5;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 7px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-white);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #d4d4d4;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #a3a3a3;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. HEADER & STICKY LAYOUT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Top Bar: Logo & Social Icons */
.top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.left-header-slot {
  width: 33.333%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  opacity: 1;
}

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

.quick-contact-icon-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.quick-contact-icon-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #0284c7;
  color: #0284c7;
  background-color: #f0f9ff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.quick-contact-icon-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.studio-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  animation: pulse-animation 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-animation {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(0.85);
  }
}

/* Logo Styling */
.logo-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-black);
  outline: none;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 34px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.brand-logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 34px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.logo-link:hover .logo-emblem {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.logo-link:hover .logo-text {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.logo-emblem {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 17px;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo-brand-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-text {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  line-height: 1.1;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo-subtext {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: -1px;
}

/* Right Header Slot & Social Icons */
.right-header-slot {
  width: 33.333%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  max-width: 240px;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.social-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #0284c7;
  color: #0284c7;
  background-color: #f0f9ff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.social-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  display: block;
}

/* Desktop Navigation Menu */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.nav-chevron {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.mega-menu-trigger:hover .nav-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--text-black);
}

/* Contact CTA Button */
.btn-contact {
  background-color: var(--btn-blue);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.btn-contact:hover {
  background-color: #17a3ef;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-contact svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. STICKY HEADER SCROLLED STATE (TRIGGERED BY JS — DESKTOP ONLY)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .header-scrolled .header-container,
  .scrolled .header-container {
    padding: 10px 24px;
  }

  .header-scrolled .header-wrapper,
  .scrolled .header-wrapper {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .header-scrolled .top-bar,
  .scrolled .top-bar {
    width: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .header-scrolled .left-header-slot,
  .scrolled .left-header-slot {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Logo Shifts Left */
  .header-scrolled .logo-wrapper,
  .scrolled .logo-wrapper {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  /* Navigation Menu Shifts Right */
  .header-scrolled .desktop-nav,
  .scrolled .desktop-nav {
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-left: auto;
    border-top: none;
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  /* Social Icons Disappear */
  .header-scrolled .social-icons,
  .scrolled .social-icons {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    max-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. MONOCHROME MEGA MENU DROPDOWN
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mega-menu-trigger {
  position: relative;
}

.mega-menu-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(12px) scale(0.98);
  width: 760px;
  padding: 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-black);
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 1100;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.mega-menu-trigger:hover .mega-menu-panel,
.mega-menu-trigger:focus-within .mega-menu-panel {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mega-grid-3col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.mega-col-4 {
  grid-column: span 4;
}

.mega-col-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mega-col-title svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.mega-item-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-black);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-item-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.mega-item-header {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mega-item-header svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-item-link:hover .mega-item-header svg {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mega-item-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 3px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Feature Highlight Card Inside Mega Menu */
.mega-feature-card {
  background-color: var(--btn-yellow);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mega-card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background-color: #262626;
  color: #d4d4d4;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mega-card-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.mega-card-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #cecbcb;
  margin-top: 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.mega-card-action {
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-white);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mega-card-action:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Solution Cards Grid */
.mega-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.mega-solution-card {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-solution-card:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-hover);
}

.mega-icon-square {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.mega-icon-square svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. HERO SECTION & LANDSCAPE CARD SLIDER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: 150px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
  padding-left: 16px;
  padding-right: 16px;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--text-black);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Slider Outer Wrapper */
.hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Slider Track - Drag & Touch Enabled */
.hero-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.hero-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.hero-slider-track.active-drag {
  cursor: grabbing;
  scroll-behavior: auto;
}

/* Landscape Card Style with Brighter Background Image */
.hero-slide-card {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-slide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Background Image Element - High Brightness */
.slide-bg-picture,
.slide-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.05);
}

.slide-bg-picture img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.hero-slide-card:hover .slide-bg-image,
.hero-slide-card:hover .slide-bg-picture img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Reduced Black Overlay */
.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.slide-content-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.slide-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.slide-number {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

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

.slide-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.slide-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.slide-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background-color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.slide-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-hover);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.slide-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

/* Modern Pill & Dot Swipe Indicators */
.slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.slider-arrow-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-arrow-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: var(--text-black);
}

.slider-arrow-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.slider-dots-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: #ccc;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  width: 30px;
  background-color: var(--text-black);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. TRUSTED PARTNERS INFINITE MARQUEE TICKER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.partners-section {
  padding-top: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 44px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partners-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.marquee-container {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 64px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-infinite 30s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marquee-infinite {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.partner-logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.partner-logo-item svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. ABOUT US SECTION (IMAGE LEFT | CONTENT RIGHT)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  padding: 80px 24px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-col {
  grid-column: span 6;
  position: relative;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.about-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-image {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Floating Stats Badge on Image */
.about-stats-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.about-stat-number {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-black);
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-content-col {
  grid-column: span 6;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-title {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--text-black);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.about-highlight-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-highlight-icon svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #2b2b2b;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.btn-primary svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7.5. WORKING PROCESS SECTION (STICKY STACKING CARDS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: visible;
}

.process-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left Column Sticky Container */
.process-left-col {
  grid-column: span 5;
  position: sticky;
  top: 130px;
  align-self: start;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  z-index: 10;
}

.process-label-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.process-label-badge svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.process-heading {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.process-lead-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.btn-process-cta {
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.btn-process-cta:hover {
  background-color: #2b2b2b;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.btn-process-cta svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-process-cta:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Right Column Overlapping Card Stack */
.process-right-col {
  grid-column: span 7;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Individual Process Card */
.process-card {
  position: sticky;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 36px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  
  /* Initial Reveal Animation State */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
}

/* Sticky Overlapping Offset Calculation for Desktop */
.process-card:nth-child(1) {
  top: 140px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-card:nth-child(2) {
  top: 170px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-card:nth-child(3) {
  top: 200px;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* In View Triggered State */
.process-card.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Hover Micro-interaction */
.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Card Header: Icon Left & Semi-Transparent Number Right */
.process-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.process-card-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.process-card:hover .process-card-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: var(--text-black);
}

.process-card-icon-box svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.process-step-num {
  font-size: 72px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  user-select: none;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-card:hover .process-step-num {
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.process-card-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.process-card-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.process-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.process-tag-pill {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7.6. INTERACTIVE SERVICES ANIMATED FOLDER CARDS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-folder-section {
  padding: 90px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.services-folder-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Header Grid: Two Column Flex/Grid Layout */
.folder-header-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.folder-header-left {
  grid-column: span 7;
}

.folder-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-black);
  text-transform: none; /* Explicit sentence case */
}

.folder-header-right {
  grid-column: span 5;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
}

.folder-header-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-folder-services-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--text-black);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-folder-services-badge:hover {
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.btn-folder-services-badge svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

/* Envelope Cards Grid: Horizontal 4 Columns */
/* Folder Cards Grid: Horizontal 4 Columns */
.folder-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: end;
  padding-top: 60px; /* Gives room for inner document sheet to slide up */
}

/* THE FILE FOLDER CARD CONTAINER */
.folder-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  background-color: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  perspective: 1200px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.folder-card:hover,
.folder-card.is-open {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

/* BACK FOLDER BOARD & TAB */
.folder-back-board {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: #0f172a; /* Dark luxury folder backing board */
  border-radius: 0 20px 20px 20px;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.folder-top-tab {
  position: absolute;
  top: -36px;
  left: 0;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 8px 24px 8px 18px;
  background-color: #0f172a;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.tab-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #38bdf8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 2. INNER SLIDING DOCUMENT SHEET (EMERGES FROM INSIDE THE POCKET) */
.folder-inner-sheet {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  height: 270px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  z-index: 3; /* Positioned inside behind front cover (z-index 6) */
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.25, 0.64, 1), z-index 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

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

.sheet-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0284c7;
  background-color: #f0f9ff;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
}

.sheet-text {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 10px 0 0 0;
  font-weight: 450;
}

.btn-folder-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: #0f172a;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 12px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

.btn-folder-action:hover {
  background-color: #0284c7;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
}

.btn-folder-action svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-folder-action:hover svg {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

/* SLIDES UP OUT OF THE FOLDER POUCH WHEN OPENED */
.folder-card:hover .folder-inner-sheet,
.folder-card.is-open .folder-inner-sheet {
  transform: translateY(-135px);
  z-index: 8; /* Rises above front cover once extracted */
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

/* 3. FRONT FOLDER COVER POUCH (TILTS OPEN IN 3D) */
.folder-front-cover {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border-radius: 16px 16px 20px 20px;
  border-top: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.25, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* FRONT COVER TILTS FORWARD WHEN OPENED TO REVEAL INNER SHEET EMERGENCE */
.folder-card:hover .folder-front-cover,
.folder-card.is-open .folder-front-cover {
  transform: rotateX(10deg) translateY(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

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

.folder-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.folder-icon-box svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.cover-num {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.folder-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cover-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.cover-hint {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.folder-card:hover .cover-hint,
.folder-card.is-open .cover-hint {
  color: #0284c7;
}

.folder-arrow {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.folder-card:hover .folder-arrow,
.folder-card.is-open .folder-arrow {
  background-color: #0284c7;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. FEATURED WORKS GALLERY (2 IN A ROW RESPONSIVE GRID)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-section {
  padding: 40px 24px 60px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
}

.gallery-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.gallery-subtitle {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Gallery Showcase Grid — 2 in a Row on Desktop & Tablet */
.gallery-showcase-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Base Gallery Card Item (2 in a Row Layout) */
.gallery-card-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;

  /* Initial Hazard Motion Assembly */
  opacity: 0.3;
  transform: translateY(50px) rotate(-3deg) scale(0.95);
}

.gallery-card-item:nth-child(even) {
  transform: translateY(50px) rotate(3deg) scale(0.95);
}

.gallery-card-item.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
}

.gallery-card-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Top Image Container */
.gallery-image-col {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.gallery-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.gallery-card-item:hover .gallery-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Bottom Info Container */
.gallery-info-col {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.gallery-category-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  color: var(--text-black);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.gallery-item-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.gallery-item-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.gallery-metrics-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.metric-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background-color: var(--bg-hover);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.metric-pill svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

.gallery-link-btn {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-black);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.gallery-link-btn:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.gallery-link-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

/* Explore More Button Wrapper under Gallery Grid */
.gallery-more-wrapper {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 44px;
}

.btn-secondary-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--text-black);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.btn-secondary-more:hover {
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

.btn-secondary-more svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-secondary-more:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8.5. DARK MODE SERVICES INFINITE MARQUEE TICKER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-marquee-section {
  background-color: #0c0c0c;
  padding: 32px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid #1f1f1f;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1f1f1f;
}

.services-marquee-container {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.services-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  animation: services-marquee-scroll 25s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.services-marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes services-marquee-scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.services-marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  padding-right: 28px;
}

/* Service Item: Badge + Arrow Circle */
.marquee-service-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Service Badge: Fully Rounded Pill, Dark Semi-Transparent BG, Subtle Gray Outline */
.marquee-service-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.marquee-service-item:hover .marquee-service-badge {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Arrow Circle: Perfect Circle with ↗ Arrow */
.marquee-arrow-circle {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.marquee-arrow-circle svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.marquee-service-item:hover .marquee-arrow-circle {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.marquee-service-item:hover .marquee-arrow-circle svg {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* Separator Icon: Small White Multi-Pointed Star / Asterisk */
.marquee-star-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  user-select: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.marquee-star-divider svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: #ffffff;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8.8. TESTIMONIAL AND PARTNER GRID SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonial-partner-section {
  padding: 90px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.testimonial-partner-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Large Main Card */
.testimonial-main-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 56px 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.testimonial-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column: Testimonial Side */
.testimonial-left-col {
  grid-column: span 6;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.quote-icon-large {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  color: #d1d5db;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-quote-text {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-black);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Author Profile */
.testimonial-author-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Right Column: 2x2 Partner Grid Side */
.partner-right-col {
  grid-column: span 6;
}

.partner-2x2-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

/* Small Partner Card */
.partner-small-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.partner-small-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-black);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.partner-card-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  color: var(--text-black);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.partner-brand-name {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.partner-sub-line {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8.9. CALL TO ACTION (CTA) BANNER SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-section {
  padding: 80px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.cta-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-banner-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #0c0c0c;
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 80px 32px;
  border: 1px solid #1f1f1f;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Side Metallic Embossed Line Texture Pattern Overlay */
.cta-texture-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 36%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px,
    transparent 1px,
    transparent 14px
  );
}

.cta-texture-left {
  left: 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, black 0%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, black 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.cta-texture-right {
  right: 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, black 0%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, black 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.cta-content-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-subheading {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e5e5e5;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-main-heading {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 68px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.btn-cta-connect {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #0c0c0c;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.btn-cta-connect:hover {
  background-color: #f1f3f5;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.btn-cta-connect svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-cta-connect:hover svg {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8.95. NEWSLETTER & SCROLLABLE BLOG FEED SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-newsletter-section {
  padding: 90px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.blog-newsletter-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Large Main White Card */
.blog-main-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 56px 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.blog-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left Column: Sticky Newsletter Section */
.newsletter-left-col {
  grid-column: span 5;
  position: sticky;
  top: 140px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.blog-heading {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: none; /* Explicitly standard sentence case */
}

.blog-lead-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.newsletter-form {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.newsletter-input-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
}

.newsletter-email-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-black);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.newsletter-email-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--text-black);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.btn-newsletter-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.btn-newsletter-submit:hover {
  background-color: #2b2b2b;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.btn-newsletter-submit svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-newsletter-submit:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.newsletter-privacy-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.newsletter-privacy-note svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* Right Column: Scrollable Blog Feed */
.blog-feed-right-col {
  grid-column: span 7;
}

.blog-feed-scroll-container {
  max-height: 580px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Thin Custom Scrollbar for Blog Feed */
.blog-feed-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}

.blog-feed-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.blog-feed-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #d1d5db;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.blog-feed-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #9ca3af;
}

/* Individual Blog Card */
.blog-feed-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-feed-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-black);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Blog Thumbnail */
.blog-thumb-img {
  width: 105px;
  height: 105px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* Blog Card Content */
.blog-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-transform: none; /* Explicit sentence case */
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Blog Card Footer */
.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.blog-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-author-name {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.blog-read-time {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.blog-read-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-feed-card:hover .blog-read-btn {
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: var(--text-black);
}

.blog-read-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. MOBILE HAMBURGER & DRAWER MENU
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
  padding: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-black);
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}

.hamburger-box {
  width: 18px;
  height: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.hamburger-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.hamburger-btn.open .hamburger-line-1,
.hamburger-btn.active .hamburger-line-1,
.hamburger-btn.menu-open .hamburger-line-1,
.menu-open .hamburger-line-1 {
  transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger-btn.open .hamburger-line-2,
.hamburger-btn.active .hamburger-line-2,
.hamburger-btn.menu-open .hamburger-line-2,
.menu-open .hamburger-line-2 {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-8px);
}

.hamburger-btn.open .hamburger-line-3,
.hamburger-btn.active .hamburger-line-3,
.hamburger-btn.menu-open .hamburger-line-3,
.menu-open .hamburger-line-3 {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer Overlay */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.mobile-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.mobile-panel {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-left: auto;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 90px 24px 32px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.mobile-nav-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.mobile-nav-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-black);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.mobile-accordion-toggle {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  text-align: left;
}

.mobile-accordion-content {
  display: none;
  padding-left: 20px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.mobile-accordion-content.open {
  display: flex;
}

.mobile-sublink {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-sublink:hover {
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.mobile-chevron {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-chevron.rotated {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-cta-wrapper {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mobile-btn-contact {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-social-footer {
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mobile-social-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mobile-social-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. CENTERED BRAND FOOTER UI COMPONENT (SEAMLESS & COMPACT 2-COL LAYOUT)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.centered-footer-section {
  padding: 50px 20px 60px 20px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.footer-card-container {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-brand-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 44px 40px 32px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

/* TOP ROW: 2 COLUMNS WITH MIDDLE SPACE */
.footer-top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 40px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* LEFT COLUMN: LOGO + TEXT UNDER LOGO */
.footer-left-col {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  max-width: 520px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-logo-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-terminal-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-terminal-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.footer-logo-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.footer-description {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
}

/* RIGHT COLUMN: NEWSLETTER BOX + SOCIAL FLIP BUTTON (COMPACT & FIXED RIGHT) */
.footer-right-col {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 340px;
  max-width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Newsletter Box - Completely Borderless & Transparent */
.footer-newsletter-box {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.newsletter-title {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-align: left;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 100%;
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  background: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #0f172a;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
  border-color: #6366f1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

.newsletter-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #4f46e5);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.newsletter-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
}

.newsletter-btn svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

/* Ensure Social Flip container in Right Column is Seamless (No outer box) */
.footer-right-col .social-flip-container {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* BOTTOM SECTION: LINKS BUTTONS & COPYRIGHT */
.footer-bottom-section {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.footer-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-link-pill {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link-pill:hover {
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: var(--text-black);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-top-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .footer-left-col,
  .footer-right-col {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-brand-card {
    padding: 32px 24px 24px 24px;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .footer-newsletter-box,
  .social-flip-container,
  .social-flip-card-group {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .footer-direct-contact-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .footer-contact-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hamburger-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .social-icons {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .left-header-slot {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .logo-wrapper {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
  }

  .top-bar,
  .header-scrolled .top-bar,
  .scrolled .top-bar {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
  }

  .header-wrapper,
  .header-scrolled .header-wrapper,
  .scrolled .header-wrapper {
    width: 100% !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
  }

  .header-container,
  .header-scrolled .header-container,
  .scrolled .header-container {
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 130px;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .hero-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 98vw;
    height: 380px;
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }

  .slide-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .marquee-track {
    gap: 40px;
  }

  /* About Section Mobile Responsive Stack */
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .about-image-col,
  .about-content-col {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }

  .about-image {
    height: 360px;
  }

  .about-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  /* Working Process Mobile Responsive Stack */
  .process-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
  }

  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .process-left-col {
    grid-column: span 12;
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
  }

  .process-right-col {
    grid-column: span 12;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .process-card {
    position: relative;
    top: 0 !important;
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }

  .process-step-num {
    font-size: 56px;
  }

  /* Services Folder Cards Responsive Grid */
  .folder-header-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;

    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .folder-header-left,
  .folder-header-right {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }

  .envelope-cards-grid,
  .folder-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px 20px;
    padding-top: 60px;
  }

  /* Testimonial & Partner Grid Mobile Responsive Stack */
  .testimonial-main-card {
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }

  .testimonial-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .testimonial-left-col,
  .partner-right-col {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }

  /* CTA Banner Card Responsive Padding */
  .cta-banner-card {
    padding: 60px 20px;
  }

  /* Blog & Newsletter Responsive Stack */
  .blog-main-card {
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }

  .blog-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .newsletter-left-col {
    grid-column: span 12;
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
  }

  .blog-feed-right-col {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }

  .blog-feed-scroll-container {
    max-height: 520px;
  }

  .footer-brand-card {
    padding: 44px 20px;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .envelope-cards-grid,
  .folder-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 70px;
    padding-top: 60px;
  }

  /* Responsive Gallery Grid: 1 in a Row on Mobile Screens */
  .gallery-showcase-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .gallery-image-col {
    height: 240px;
  }

  .gallery-item-title {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .gallery-more-wrapper {
    margin-top: 32px;
  }

  .services-marquee-group {
    gap: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }

  .marquee-service-badge {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
  }

  .marquee-arrow-circle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .marquee-arrow-circle svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
  }

  .blog-feed-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .blog-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .hero-slide-card {
    height: 360px;
    padding: 20px 14px;
  }

  .about-image {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .about-title {
    font-size: 25px;
  }

  .gallery-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .gallery-card-item {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .gallery-image-col {
    height: 200px;
  }

  .partner-2x2-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .cta-texture-overlay {
    width: 25%;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  .cta-main-heading {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .blog-heading {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .footer-nav-links {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .footer-link-pill {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. FROSTED GLASSMORPHISM AUTHENTICATION PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

/* Fullscreen Auth Body */
.auth-body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100vw;
  background-color: #070709;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Background Wrapper: Dynamic Diagonal Black & Gold Streaks + Grain Overlay */
.auth-bg-wrapper {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Base Gradient Layer */
.auth-bg-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, #171511 0%, #08080a 70%, #030304 100%);
}

/* Diagonal Gold Streaks & Mood Glows */
.auth-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  animation: pulseGlow 12s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.auth-bg-glow.glow-1 {
  top: -10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) 0%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15) 50%, transparent 80%);
}

.auth-bg-glow.glow-2 {
  bottom: -15%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 750px;
  height: 750px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25) 0%, rgba(139, 101, 8, 0.1) 50%, transparent 80%);
  animation-delay: -6s;
}

/* Dynamic Diagonal Streaks */
.auth-bg-streak {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.18;
  transform: rotate(-35deg);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.auth-bg-streak.streak-1 {
  top: 15%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 140%;
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) 30%, rgba(255, 223, 118, 0.8) 50%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3) 70%, transparent 100%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  animation: streakFloat 18s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}

.auth-bg-streak.streak-2 {
  top: 55%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 140%;
  height: 110px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3) 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6) 50%, transparent 90%);
  filter: blur(30px);
  animation: streakFloat 22s infinite ease-in-out alternate-reverse;
}

/* Film Grain Texture Overlay (SVG Data URI Noise) */
.auth-grain-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 400 400' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)' opacity='0.06'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.85;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Main Container Layout */
.auth-page-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 30px 24px;
}

/* Auth Navigation Header */
.auth-header-nav {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.auth-brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.auth-logo-emblem {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #8b6508 100%);
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.auth-logo-text-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.auth-logo-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.auth-logo-subtitle {
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  color: #a1a1aa;
}

.auth-back-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: #d4d4d8;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.auth-back-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.auth-back-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

/* Glass Card Wrapper */
.glass-card-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 30px auto;
  position: relative;
}

/* Badge Header Pill */
.glass-card-top-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 22, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #e4c465;
  margin-bottom: -14px;
  margin-left: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: #d4af37;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #d4af37;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Frosted Glass Card Concept */
.glass-card {
  background: rgba(16, 16, 20, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 40px 36px 36px 36px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.glass-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8) 50%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Form Container & Toggle Animation */
.auth-form-container {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.98);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.auth-form-container.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.auth-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.auth-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.auth-subtitle {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Form Controls & Input Fields */
.auth-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.input-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.input-label-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #d4d4d8;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.forgot-link {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #d4af37;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.forgot-link:hover {
  color: #f3e5ab;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.input-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-icon-left {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #71717a;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

/* Translucent Glass Input */
.glass-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 44px 14px 46px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.glass-input::placeholder {
  color: #52525b;
}

.glass-input:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.glass-input:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.glass-input:focus + .input-icon-left,
.input-wrapper:focus-within .input-icon-left {
  color: #d4af37;
}

/* Password Toggle Eye Button */
.password-toggle-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #71717a;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.password-toggle-btn:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.password-toggle-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

/* Remember Me Checkbox */
.remember-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: -4px;
}

.custom-checkbox-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  user-select: none;
}

.custom-checkbox-container input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 0;
  width: 0;
}

.checkmark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 18px;
  width: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.custom-checkbox-container:hover input ~ .checkmark {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.custom-checkbox-container input:checked ~ .checkmark {
  background: #d4af37;
  border-color: #d4af37;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.checkmark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  display: none;
  left: 6px;
  top: 2px;
  width: 4px;
  height: 9px;
  border: solid #000000;
  border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.custom-checkbox-container input:checked ~ .checkmark::after {
  display: block;
}

.checkbox-text {
  font-size: 13px;
}

.terms-link {
  color: #d4af37;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.terms-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Primary Glass Button */
.glass-btn-primary {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.95) 0%, rgba(160, 120, 20, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 223, 118, 0.5);
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: #08080a;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.glass-btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0ca4c 0%, #b8860b 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.glass-btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.glass-btn-primary svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.glass-btn-primary:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Auth Form Footer Switch */
.auth-form-footer {
  margin-top: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.auth-form-footer p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #a1a1aa;
}

.switch-form-link {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-left: 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.switch-form-link:hover {
  color: #d4af37;
  border-bottom-style: solid;
}

/* Dynamic Alert Banner */
.auth-alert {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.auth-alert.info {
  background: rgba(4, 101, 153, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 101, 153, 0.4);
  color: #93c5fd;
}

.auth-alert.success {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
  color: #86efac;
}

.auth-alert.error {
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.4);
  color: #fca5a5;
}

.auth-alert svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Page Footer Copyright */
.auth-page-footer {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 0;
  color: #71717a;
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.25;
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0.45;
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}

@keyframes streakFloat {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(-35deg) translateY(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: rotate(-35deg) translateY(40px);
  }
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(0.85);
  }
}

/* Responsive Adjustments for Auth Page */
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .auth-page-container {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .glass-card {
    padding: 32px 24px 28px 24px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .auth-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .glass-input {
    padding: 13px 40px 13px 42px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. SOCIAL FLIP BUTTON COMPONENT (SEAMLESS & TRANSPARENT)
   ========================================================================== */
.social-flip-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.social-flip-card-group {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 4px 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  overflow: visible;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Animated Sliding Border Lines */
.social-flip-border-lines {
  display: none;
}

.social-flip-line-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 50%, transparent 100%);
  animation: lineSlideRight 2.5s linear infinite;
}

.social-flip-line-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 50%, transparent 100%);
  animation: lineSlideLeft 2.5s linear infinite;
}

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

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

/* Individual Social Flip Node */
.social-flip-node {
  position: relative;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  perspective: 1000px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* 3D Flip Wrapper */
.social-flip-3d-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  -webkit-transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.social-flip-card-group:hover .social-flip-3d-wrapper {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.social-flip-node:hover .social-flip-3d-wrapper {
  transform: rotateY(180deg) !important;
}

/* Staggered Delay for Each Letter Node */
.social-flip-node:nth-child(1) .social-flip-3d-wrapper { transition-delay: 0.00s; }
.social-flip-node:nth-child(2) .social-flip-3d-wrapper { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.social-flip-node:nth-child(3) .social-flip-3d-wrapper { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.social-flip-node:nth-child(4) .social-flip-3d-wrapper { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.social-flip-node:nth-child(5) .social-flip-3d-wrapper { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.social-flip-node:nth-child(6) .social-flip-3d-wrapper { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.social-flip-node:nth-child(7) .social-flip-3d-wrapper { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* Front & Back Faces */
.flip-face {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.flip-face-front {
  background: #f3f4f6;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  color: #1f2937;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.social-flip-node:hover .flip-face-front {
  background: #e5e7eb;
}

.flip-face-back {
  background: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 18px;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.flip-face-back svg {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  fill: #ffffff;
}

/* Floating Tooltip */
.social-flip-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  top: -44px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px) scale(0.85);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: #171717;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  z-index: 100;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.social-flip-tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #171717;
}

.social-flip-node:hover .social-flip-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1);
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .social-flip-card-group {
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 4px 0;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .social-flip-node {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .flip-face-front {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  .flip-face-back svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
  }
}

  .flip-face-back svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. PIXELATED IMAGE TRAIL SECTION (VIBRANT WHITE THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.pixelated-trail-section {
  padding: 90px 24px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.trail-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08), rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.12));
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #4f46e5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.trail-badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #6366f1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px #6366f1;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.trail-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.trail-section-desc {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pixelated-trail-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1), inset 0 1px 2px #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  touch-action: none;
  cursor: crosshair;
}

.trail-instruction-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.9);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.trail-instruction-overlay svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #4f46e5;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pixelated-trail-section {
    padding: 60px 16px;
  }
  .pixelated-trail-container {
    height: 380px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. STAGGERED GRID OFFSET CARD COMPOSITION (COLOURFUL WHITE THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.staggered-grid-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.staggered-text-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.staggered-title-text {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 14vw, 9rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 0.8;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4899 0%, #8b5cf6 33%, #3b82f6 66%, #10b981 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
}

.staggered-title-text .char {
  display: inline-block;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* 7 Column Layout */
.staggered-full-grid {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.staggered-grid-item {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  perspective: 800px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0;
}

.staggered-item-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.staggered-grid-item:hover .staggered-item-inner {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.grid-item-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.staggered-grid-item:hover .grid-item-icon-box {
  background: #eef2ff;
  border-color: #c7d2fe;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.grid-item-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: #475569;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.staggered-grid-item:hover .grid-item-icon {
  color: #4338ca;
}

.grid-item-reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

.reveal-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.reveal-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Bento Expandable Group Container (Spanning 3 Columns) */
.bento-expand-container {
  grid-column: span 3;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

.bento-expand-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  width: 20%;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: width 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), background-color 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
}

.bento-expand-item.active {
  width: 60%;
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.22);
}

/* Active State Content */
.bento-active-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bento-expand-item.active .bento-active-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.bento-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.bento-shadow-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5) 50%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bento-footer-row {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 10;
}

.bento-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.bento-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Inactive State Content */
.bento-inactive-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.bento-expand-item.active .bento-inactive-content {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.9);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bento-inactive-content svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: #475569;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.bento-expand-item:nth-child(1) .bento-inactive-content svg { color: #6366f1; }
.bento-expand-item:nth-child(2) .bento-inactive-content svg { color: #ec4899; }
.bento-expand-item:nth-child(3) .bento-inactive-content svg { color: #f59e0b; }

.bento-sub-text {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #475569;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .staggered-full-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  .bento-expand-container {
    grid-column: span 4;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .staggered-full-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .bento-expand-container {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. ELASTIC STACK SECTION (COLOURFUL LIGHT THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.elastic-stack-section {
  padding: 80px 24px;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  color: #0f172a;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.elastic-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1), rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.1));
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #d97706;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.elastic-badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #f59e0b;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px #f59e0b;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.elastic-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.elastic-section-desc {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.elastic-stack-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 32px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.elastic-stack-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.7s, box-shadow 0.7s;
  transition-timing-function: linear(0, 0.79 14.4%, 1.026 22.4%, 1.164 31.2%, 1.207 38.2%, 1.208 46.2%, 1.033 80%, 1);
  will-change: transform, z-index;
}

.elastic-stack-item:not(:first-child) {
  margin-left: -30px;
}

.elastic-stack-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.elastic-stack-item.hovered {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.elastic-item-fallback {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #4f46e5;
  background: #e0e7ff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAUREATE WORK & PORTFOLIO PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Work Hero Section */
.work-hero-section {
  padding: 150px 24px 70px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-bottom: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.work-hero-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.work-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.work-pill-badge .pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--text-black);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.work-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5.2vw, 68px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--text-black);
  max-width: 950px;
}

.work-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* Work Stats Counter Grid */
.work-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.work-stat-card {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.work-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.work-stat-number {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-black);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.work-stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* 2. Filter Bar & Search */
.work-filter-section {
  padding: 40px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  position: sticky;
  top: 76px;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
}

.work-filter-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-black);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.filter-btn.active {
  color: var(--text-white);
  background: var(--text-black);
  border-color: var(--text-black);
}

.filter-btn-count {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.7;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.filter-btn.active .filter-btn-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.work-search-box {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.work-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 16px 10px 42px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.work-search-input:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--text-black);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.work-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 3. Portfolio Spotlight Showcase */
.work-showcase-section {
  padding: 60px 24px 30px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.work-showcase-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.spotlight-card {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  position: relative;
}

.spotlight-media {
  grid-column: span 7;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.spotlight-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.spotlight-content {
  grid-column: span 5;
  padding: 56px 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
}

.spotlight-client {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.spotlight-title {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.spotlight-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.spotlight-metrics-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.spotlight-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.spotlight-metric-val {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.spotlight-metric-lbl {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.spotlight-tech-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.tech-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.spotlight-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.btn-spotlight-primary {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-spotlight-primary:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 4. Main Portfolio Projects Grid */
.work-grid-section {
  padding: 40px 24px 100px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.work-grid-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(380px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

.portfolio-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.portfolio-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.portfolio-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.portfolio-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--text-black);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  z-index: 2;
}

.portfolio-card-year {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.portfolio-card-content {
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}

.portfolio-card-client {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.portfolio-card-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-black);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.portfolio-card-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.portfolio-card-impact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0284c7;
  background: #f0f9ff;
  border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.portfolio-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-card-details {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-card-details:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--btn-blue);
}

.btn-card-demo {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-card-demo:hover {
  color: var(--text-black);
}

/* 5. Execution Process Section */
.work-process-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.work-process-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.section-header-center .section-badge {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.section-header-center .section-title {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.work-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.process-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.process-step-num {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1;
}

.process-step-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.process-step-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 6. Case Study Detail Modal Popup */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.96);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal-container {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--text-black);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  background-color: #0f172a;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
}

.modal-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.modal-category-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-white);
  background: var(--text-black);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.modal-project-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-black);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.modal-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

.modal-info-box {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.modal-info-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.modal-info-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.modal-metrics-banner {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.modal-metric-num {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #38bdf8;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.modal-metric-lbl {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.modal-quote-box {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--text-black);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.modal-quote-author {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-black);
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: block;
}

/* 7. Work Page Mobile Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .work-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .spotlight-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .spotlight-media {
    grid-column: span 1;
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .spotlight-content {
    grid-column: span 1;
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }

  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  }

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

  .modal-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .work-hero-section {
    padding: 120px 16px 50px 16px;
  }

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

  .work-filter-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .filter-tabs {
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .filter-btn {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .work-search-box {
    min-width: 100%;
  }

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

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

  .modal-body {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .modal-metrics-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAUREATE ABOUT PAGE DEDICATED STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. About Hero Section */
.about-hero-section {
  padding: 160px 24px 80px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(42px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--text-black);
  max-width: 980px;
}

.about-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 740px;
}

/* Mouse Trail Interactive Zone */
.about-trail-zone {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

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

@keyframes popInAndOut {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(var(--trail-rot, 0deg)) scale(0.2); opacity: 0; }
  30% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(var(--trail-rot, 0deg)) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  70% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(var(--trail-rot, 0deg)) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(var(--trail-rot, 0deg)) scale(0.7); opacity: 0; }
}

/* 2. Story & Manifesto Section */
.about-story-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.about-story-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-story-media {
  grid-column: span 6;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.about-story-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.about-story-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.about-story-content {
  grid-column: span 6;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.about-section-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.about-story-heading {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.about-story-paragraph {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 3. Core Values Grid */
.about-values-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.about-values-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.value-num {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1;
}

.value-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.value-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 4. Leadership & Team Grid */
.about-team-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.about-team-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.team-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.team-avatar-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.team-avatar-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.team-card:hover .team-avatar-box img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.team-card-content {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.team-member-name {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.team-member-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--btn-blue);
}

.team-member-bio {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.team-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.team-social-link {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-black);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.team-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--text-black);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* 5. Studio Culture & Innovation Lab Gallery */
.about-culture-section {
  padding: 80px 24px 100px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.about-culture-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.culture-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.culture-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.culture-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.culture-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.culture-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.culture-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.culture-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* 6. About Page Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-story-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-story-media {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .about-story-content {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

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

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

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-hero-section {
    padding: 120px 16px 50px 16px;
  }

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

/* ==========================================================================
   LAUREATE EXPERTS / TEAM INTERACTIVE SECTION STYLES (PURE WHITE THEME)
   ========================================================================== */

.experts-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background-color: #ffffff; /* White background theme */
  color: #0f172a;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.experts-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}

/* Header Row */
.experts-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.experts-header-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Thin accent line at top left above heading */
.experts-accent-line {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  height: 1px;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Heading "Experts" — matches site theme scale */
.experts-main-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Subtle description below in Inter font */
.experts-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* Header Right Controls */
.experts-controls-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.experts-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Arrow Navigation Buttons for White Theme */
.experts-arrow-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.experts-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: #0f172a;
  border-color: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.experts-arrow-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* "Learn More" CTA Button for White Theme */
.experts-learn-btn {
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: #0f172a;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.experts-learn-btn:hover {
  background-color: #0284c7;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
}

/* Carousel Slider Track */
.experts-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 12px 4px 30px 4px;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  user-select: none;
  cursor: grab;
}

.experts-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* Card — fixed width for marquee, always fully visible */
.expert-slanted-card {
  flex: 0 0 300px;
  width: 300px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.expert-slanted-card.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Hover: slight upward lift */
.expert-slanted-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

/* Image box — contained, no bleed */
.expert-image-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.expert-slanted-card:hover .expert-image-box {
  box-shadow: none;
}

.expert-image-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  filter: none;
}

.expert-slanted-card:hover .expert-image-box img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: none;
}

/* Card Content directly below image on white background */
.expert-card-info {
  padding: 16px 4px 0 4px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* Name in Serif Typography */
.expert-card-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.expert-slanted-card:hover .expert-card-name {
  color: #0284c7;
}

/* Description / Role in Light Slate Sans-Serif Text */
.expert-card-title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.expert-slanted-card:hover .expert-card-prompt {
  color: #EAE5D9;
}

/* Interactive Detail Reveal Modal Panel */
.expert-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.expert-modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.expert-modal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text-black);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.96);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.expert-modal-overlay.open .expert-modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.expert-modal-media {
  grid-column: span 5;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

.expert-modal-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
}

.expert-modal-body {
  grid-column: span 7;
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.expert-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  z-index: 10;
}

.expert-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--text-black);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.expert-modal-name {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.expert-modal-role {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0284c7;
}

.expert-modal-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.expert-modal-contact-box {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.expert-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-black);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.expert-contact-item:hover {
  color: #0284c7;
}

.expert-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.expert-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}

.expert-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--text-black);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.expert-social-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  display: block;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Experts section */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .expert-modal-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-height: 85vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .expert-modal-media {
    grid-column: span 1;
    min-height: 260px;
  }

  .expert-modal-body {
    grid-column: span 1;
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .experts-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .experts-controls-right {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .expert-slanted-card {
    flex: 0 0 270px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAUREATE CONTACT PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-hero-section {
  padding: 160px 24px 70px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.contact-hero-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.contact-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.contact-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.contact-hero-desc {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.contact-sla-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-black);
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Main 2-Column Contact Section */
.contact-main-section {
  padding: 80px 24px 110px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.contact-main-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

/* Inquiry Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.contact-form-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.contact-form-heading {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.contact-form-subtext {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  background: #f8fafc;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-black);
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--text-black);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

/* Service Pills Checkbox Selector */
.service-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.service-pill-checkbox {
  position: relative;
}

.service-pill-checkbox input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-pill-checkbox label {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  background: #f8fafc;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-black);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
}

.service-pill-checkbox input:checked + label {
  background: var(--text-black);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--text-black);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.btn-submit-inquiry {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 32px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--text-black);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.btn-submit-inquiry:hover {
  background: #1e293b;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Right Column: Global Studio Offices Cards */
.contact-hubs-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.hubs-heading-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hubs-heading-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.hubs-heading-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hub-office-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hub-office-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.hub-card-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
}

.hub-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hub-office-card:hover .hub-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.hub-tz-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hub-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hub-office-name {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.hub-office-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.hub-office-detail:hover {
  color: var(--text-black);
}

/* FAQ Accordion Section */
.faq-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}

.faq-accordion-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-accordion-item:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.faq-toggle-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.faq-chevron {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.faq-content-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 28px;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.35s;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-content-panel {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 28px 24px 28px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Contact page */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-main-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .form-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .contact-hero-section {
    padding: 130px 16px 50px 16px;
  }

  .faq-toggle-btn {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .faq-accordion-item.active .faq-content-panel {
    padding: 0 20px 20px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER OFFICIAL PARTNERS STYLES (LARGE STATIC LOGOS)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-partners-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-partner-img {
  height: 75px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  filter: none;
  transition: none;
}

.footer-partner-img:hover {
  transform: none;
  filter: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Footer Social Icons Row Under Newsletter */
.footer-social-icons-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-social-icon-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1e293b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-social-icon-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-social-icon-btn.instagram {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888) !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.footer-social-icon-btn.facebook {
  background: #1877f2 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.footer-social-icon-btn.whatsapp {
  background: #25d366 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.footer-social-icon-btn.youtube {
  background: #ff0000 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.footer-social-icon-btn.google {
  background: #4285f4 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.footer-social-icon-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.footer-social-icon-btn:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.footer-social-icon-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition-duration: 0.1s;
}

/* Footer Quick Services Column */
.footer-services-block {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer-services-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  text-transform: none; /* Standard Sentence Case */
}

.footer-services-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 18px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-service-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-service-link:hover {
  color: #0284c7;
}

/* Footer Single-Line Direct Contact & Location Bar */
.footer-direct-contact-bar {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-contact-divider {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: none;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  user-select: text; /* Easily copyable plain text */
  -webkit-user-select: text;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  color: #38bdf8;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Footer Review Ratings Badges */
.footer-reviews-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-review-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f8fafc;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-review-badge span.stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

/* Legal Links Modal Popup Styles */
.footer-legal-links-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.legal-modal-trigger {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.legal-modal-trigger:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.legal-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.legal-modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.legal-modal-card {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #f8fafc;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  max-height: 85vh;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.legal-modal-overlay.open .legal-modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.legal-modal-header {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.legal-modal-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.legal-modal-close-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.legal-modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #ef4444;
  border-color: #ef4444;
}

.legal-modal-body {
  padding: 28px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.legal-modal-body h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin: 18px 0 8px 0;
}

.legal-modal-body p {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================
   WORK PORTFOLIO FILTER & SEARCH PANEL UI (COMPACT MODERN FLOATING CAPSULE)
   ========================================== */
.work-filter-section {
  position: sticky;
  top: 76px;
  z-index: 95;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
  max-width: 1180px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  border: none;
  border-top: none;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.work-filter-container {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* HORIZONTAL SCROLLABLE COMPACT FILTER TABS */
.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 2px;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
  -ms-overflow-style: none; /* IE/Edge */
  width: 100%;
}

.filter-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Chrome/Safari/Opera */
}

/* COMPACT MODERN PILL BUTTONS */
.filter-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
}

.filter-btn:hover:not(.active) {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  color: #0f172a;
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0f172a;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
}

/* COMPACT BADGE COUNT */
.filter-btn-count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  padding: 0 5px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.filter-btn.active .filter-btn-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* COMPACT LIVE SEARCH INPUT BOX */
.work-search-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 240px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.work-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.work-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0 14px 0 36px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.8);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0f172a;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.work-search-input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.work-search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0284c7;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.work-search-box:focus-within .work-search-icon {
  color: #0284c7;
}

/* RESPONSIVE LAYOUT ADJUSTMENTS */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .work-filter-section {
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    margin: 0 16px 24px 16px;
  }

  .work-filter-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .filter-tabs {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .work-search-box {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM FLOATING LIQUID SCROLL-TO-TOP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.liquid-scroll-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #E8E8E8; /* Circular light-gray background */
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 99999;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.8);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

/* Shown state after scrolling down > 300px */
.liquid-scroll-top-btn.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Hover Interaction: scale 1.08 with dynamic liquid glow */
.liquid-scroll-top-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 91, 234, 0.35);
}

.liquid-scroll-top-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.98);
}

/* Liquid Container filling 0-100% height based on scroll progress */
.liquid-wave-container {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: height 0.1s linear;
}

/* SVG Wave Surface */
.liquid-wave-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 0;
  width: 200%;
  height: calc(100% + 12px);
  fill: #005BEA; /* Smooth vibrant blue liquid wave */
  animation: liquidWaveMove 3.5s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.liquid-scroll-top-btn:hover .liquid-wave-svg {
  animation-duration: 2.2s; /* Faster wave movement on hover */
  fill: #004ecc;
}

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

/* Minimalist Black Upward Arrow Icon */
.liquid-arrow-icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: #000000;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.liquid-scroll-top-btn:hover .liquid-arrow-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .liquid-scroll-top-btn {
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
  .liquid-arrow-icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
}