/* 
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SANKALP PALIT - V4 Digital Legacy Architecture
Theme: Documentary Cinematic, Midnight Navy, Dark Sapphire
Effects: Advanced Typography, Depth Parallax, Slow Fades
=========================================================
*/

:root {
    /* V4 Elite Legacy Palette */
    --color-bg-base: #0a0c12;
    /* Midnight Navy */
    --color-primary: #c5a971;
    --color-accent: #a76dd9;
    --color-gold: #c5a971;
    --color-silver: #d1d5db;
    --color-text: #ffffff;
    --color-text-muted: #9fa3b1;

    /* Gradients */
    --gradient-cinematic: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(2, 3, 8, 0.9) 100%);
    --gradient-glow: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(107, 20, 155, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);

    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

    /* Cinematic Scaling (Elevated for Editorial Dominance) */
    --text-display: clamp(4.5rem, 13vw, 13rem);
    --text-hero: clamp(3.5rem, 9vw, 9.5rem);
    --text-h1: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
    --text-h2: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
    --text-h3: clamp(1.65rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    --text-base: clamp(1.05rem, 1.35vw, 1.25rem);

    /* Spacing (Increased Dramatically for Luxury Breathing Room) */
    --spacing-sm: 1.2rem;
    --spacing-md: 4rem;
    --spacing-lg: 9rem;
    --spacing-xl: 15rem;
    --spacing-xxl: 25rem;

    /* Fluid Glassmorphism */
    --glass-bg: rgba(7, 13, 31, 0.2);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    --glass-blur: blur(40px);

    /* Motion Timing - Extremely Smooth & Slow */
    --ease-cinematic: cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    --transition-fast: 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic);
    --transition-smooth: 1.2s var(--ease-cinematic);
    --transition-epic: 2s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

/* ================== GLOBAL RESET & BASE ================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    background: var(--color-bg-base);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    line-height: 1.8;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    cursor: default;
    /* Reverted to native cursor */
}

section, footer {
    overflow-x: clip;
}

a,
button {
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Ensure interactive elements use native pointer */

/* Base Typography */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

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

img,
svg,
video {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ================== THE CINEMATIC BACKGROUND ================== */
.ambient-lighting {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: -2;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: var(--color-bg-base);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 80vw;
    height: 80vw;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(150px);
    opacity: 0.4;
    animation: slowBreathe 20s infinite alternate linear;
}

.glow-1 {
    background: rgba(7, 13, 31, 0.8);
    top: -20%;
    left: -20%;
}

.glow-2 {
    background: rgba(107, 20, 155, 0.1);
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -20%;
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

.film-grain {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.05;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

@keyframes slowBreathe {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

/* ================== UTILITIES ================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, var(--spacing-md));
}

.content-narrow {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
}

.page-header {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 5rem;
}

.text-silver {
    color: var(--color-silver);
}

.text-gold {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Documentary Editorial Layouts */
.doc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 4fr 6fr;
    gap: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 6rem);
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.doc-content h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-h2);
    margin: 3rem 0 2rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.doc-content p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-silver);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.doc-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cinematic-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-h2);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 6rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    position: relative;
}

.cinematic-quote::before,
.cinematic-quote::after {
    content: '"';
    color: var(--color-electric-violet);
    opacity: 0.3;
    font-size: 1.5em;
    vertical-align: bottom;
}

/* Fullscreen Immersive Cards */
.immersive-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 80vh;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 4rem;
}

.immersive-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--color-sapphire);
    z-index: 0;
    transition: transform 10s ease-out;
}

.immersive-card:hover .immersive-bg {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.immersive-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--gradient-cinematic);
    z-index: 1;
}

.immersive-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
}

/* Hero Section Split Layout */
.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100vh;
    max-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: min(95vh, calc(100vh - 6rem));
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-left: auto;
    background: transparent;
}

.hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center bottom;
    filter: contrast(1.05) brightness(0.9);
}

.hero-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to top, var(--color-bg-base) 0%, transparent 15%),
        linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-bg-base) 0%, transparent 22%),
        linear-gradient(to left, var(--color-bg-base) 0%, transparent 22%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Animated Portrait Card for About Section */
.animated-portrait-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1024 / 819;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: portrait-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;

    /* Smooth 4-sided mask fade to merge with background */
    -webkit-mask-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
    mask-composite: intersect;

    mask-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
    mask-composite: intersect;
}

.animated-portrait-container .glow-border {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0.2;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.animated-portrait-container:hover .glow-border {
    opacity: 0.7;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 15px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.2), 0 0 20px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.1);
}

.animated-portrait-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 1.5s var(--ease-cinematic);
    z-index: 1;
}

.animated-portrait-container:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Subtle scanning line effect */
.animated-portrait-container .scanner-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: -5%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
    z-index: 4;
    opacity: 0.4;
    animation: scanner-move 8s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes portrait-float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

@keyframes scanner-move {
    0% {
        top: -5%;
    }

    50% {
        top: 105%;
    }

    100% {
        top: -5%;
    }
}

/* Universe Section styling (Simplified) */
.about-section-universe {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(7, 13, 31, 0.45);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 6rem 0;
    margin-top: 0;
    overflow: visible;
}

.digital-dominance-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a971 0%, #e8d5a3 50%, #c5a971 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    animation: gold-pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.digital-dominance-text::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 30px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
    transition: width 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.digital-dominance-text:hover::after {
    width: 80px;
}

@keyframes gold-pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.75;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.15));
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.45));
    }
}

/* Quote Section styling */
.quote-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: transparent;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.quote-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.quote-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 32px);
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.98);
    transition: opacity 1.8s var(--ease-cinematic), transform 1.8s var(--ease-cinematic);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .quote-text {
        white-space: normal;
    }
}

.quote-text.is-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}


/* ================== COMPONENTS ================== */
/* Navbar - Minimalist */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(2, 3, 8, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

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

.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.logo span {
    margin-left: 0.12em;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-links > li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-links > li:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '•';
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    opacity: 0.3;
    margin: 0 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.nav-links > li > a {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-links > li > a:hover,
.nav-links > li > a.active {
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--color-text);
    color: var(--color-bg-base);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text);
    border-color: var(--color-text);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--color-silver);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-text);
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.btn-header {
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.btn-header:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-bg-base);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.3);
}

/* Forms */
.lux-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
    border-radius: 0;
}

.lux-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-text);
}

.lux-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.lux-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ================== ANIMATIONS (Intersection Observer) ================== */
.reveal-text {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(60px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-epic), transform var(--transition-epic);
}

.reveal-fade {
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(10px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-epic), filter var(--transition-epic);
}

.scroll-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-epic), transform var(--transition-epic);
}

.is-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0);
}

.delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* ================== RESPONSIVE & MOBILE MENU ================== */
.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.mobile-toggle .bar {
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-text);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: rgba(6, 8, 14, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 99;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    padding: 100px 24px 50px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

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

.mobile-nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: auto 0;
}

.mobile-nav-links > li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.active .mobile-nav-links > li {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger transition delay for list items when active */
.mobile-nav-overlay.active .mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.mobile-nav-overlay.active .mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.mobile-nav-overlay.active .mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.mobile-nav-overlay.active .mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.mobile-nav-overlay.active .mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.mobile-nav-overlay.active .mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.mobile-nav-overlay.active .mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.mobile-nav-overlay.active .mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

.mobile-nav-links a {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, letter-spacing 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.mobile-nav-links a:hover,
.mobile-nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
}

.mobile-cta-li {
    margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.btn-mobile-cta {
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold) !important;
    color: var(--color-gold) !important;
    padding: 0.7rem 2rem !important;
    font-size: 0.775rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.1) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.btn-mobile-cta:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold) !important;
    color: var(--color-bg-base) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.3) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-height: 500px) {
    .mobile-nav-overlay {
        padding: 70px 24px 20px;
    }
    .mobile-nav-links li {
        margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }
    .mobile-nav-links a {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    .mobile-cta-li {
        margin-top: 1rem !important;
    }
    .btn-mobile-cta {
        padding: 0.5rem 1.6rem !important;
        font-size: 0.725rem !important;
    }
}

body.no-scroll {
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 1400px) {
    .nav-links > li:not(:last-child)::after {
        margin: 0 0.5rem;
    }

    .nav-links > li > a {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .logo {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .doc-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }

    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding-top: 10rem;
        text-align: center;
        height: auto;
        max-height: none;
        overflow: visible;
    }

    .hero-content {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-grid .reveal-fade.delay-3 {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-image-container {
        max-width: 100%;
        height: 50vh;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-img {
        object-position: top center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }

    .btn-outline {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hide CTA in header on mobile to save space */
    .btn-header {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --spacing-xxl: 8rem;
        --spacing-xl: 5rem;
    }

    .logo {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .immersive-card {
        height: 60vh;
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .page-header {
        padding-top: 8rem;
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   PREMIUM GATEWAY — REDESIGNED
   ================================================================ */

/* Section wrapper */
.gateway-onboarding-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 7rem 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg-base) 0%, #050818 50%, var(--color-bg-base) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/* Contact Action Grid & Premium Triggers */
.contact-action-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-trigger-btn {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-trigger-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
    );
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: 0.75s;
}

.contact-trigger-btn:hover::after {
    left: 150%;
    transition: 0.75s;
}

.contact-trigger-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}

/* Call Trigger Elite Styling */
.call-trigger {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.15), rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.03)) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.35) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 15px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.05),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
}

.call-trigger .contact-icon {
    stroke: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.call-trigger:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25), rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.08)) !important;
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.75) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 12px 30px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25),
        0 0 1px 1px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.4) inset !important;
}

.call-trigger:hover .contact-icon {
    transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* Email Trigger Elite Styling */
.email-trigger {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    color: var(--color-silver, #d1d5db) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
}

.email-trigger .contact-icon {
    stroke: var(--color-silver, #d1d5db);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.email-trigger:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 12px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
        0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) inset !important;
}

.email-trigger:hover .contact-icon {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.1);
    stroke: #ffffff;
}

.gateway-ambient-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.gateway-blur-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    animation: floatingGlow 22s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.orb-purple {
    background: rgba(107, 20, 155, 0.18);
    width: 55vw;
    height: 55vw;
    top: -20%;
    right: -15%;
}

.orb-sapphire {
    background: rgba(12, 20, 80, 0.35);
    width: 65vw;
    height: 65vw;
    bottom: -25%;
    left: -15%;
    animation-delay: -10s;
}

@keyframes floatingGlow {
    from {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }

    to {
        transform: translate(4%, 6%) scale(1.08);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.gateway-onboarding-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Centered Animated Title ─────────────────────── */
.gateway-center-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.gateway-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.gateway-title-animated {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Animated shifting gradient on "Digital Marketing." */
.animated-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(270deg,
            #c5a971 0%,
            #e8c97a 20%,
            #ffffff 40%,
            #a78bfa 60%,
            #c5a971 80%,
            #e8c97a 100%);
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: gradientShift 5s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes gradientShift {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}

/* ── Glass Form Card ─────────────────────────────── */
.gateway-glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    padding: 3rem 3.5rem;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.04) inset,
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* ── Form Rows ───────────────────────────────────── */
.gateway-onboarding-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.2rem;
}

.gw-row {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: end;
}

.gw-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.gw-row-url-stages {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.8fr;
    align-items: center;
}

.gw-row-3col-mix {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

/* Premium Select / Dropdown */
.gw-select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23c5a971' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 0.25rem center;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.gw-select option {
    background: #090d1f;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Keep label floated above select (it always has a visible arrow) */
.gw-label-select {
    top: 0;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gw-select:focus~.gw-label-select {
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
}

/* Show gw-line on select focus */
.gw-select:focus~.gw-line {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.gw-select:focus {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    outline: none;
}

.gw-row-action {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ── Floating Label Inputs ───────────────────────── */
.gw-field {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 1.4rem;
}

.gw-input {
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.gw-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.8rem;
    left: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gw-input:focus~.gw-label,
.gw-input:not(:placeholder-shown)~.gw-label {
    top: 0;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gw-line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #c5a971, transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gw-input:focus~.gw-line {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.gw-input:focus {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* ── Stage Group & Mini Cards ────────────────────── */
.gw-stage-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.7rem;
}

.gw-stage-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.gw-stage-cards {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.gw-stage-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gw-stage-card .card-checkbox-hidden {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gw-stage-icon {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.gw-stage-name {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.gw-stage-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.35);
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.gw-stage-card:hover .gw-stage-icon,
.gw-stage-card:hover .gw-stage-name {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.gw-stage-card.active-card {
    border-color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.15);
}

.gw-stage-card.active-card .gw-stage-icon,
.gw-stage-card.active-card .gw-stage-name {
    color: #dfc28d;
}

/* ── Row 3: Consent & Submit ─────────────────────── */
.gw-consent-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gw-consent-label .consent-text {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Reuse existing custom-checkbox-box & gateway-checkbox styles */

/* Premium Submit Button */
.gw-submit-btn {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
}

.gw-btn-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a971, #9e23df, #c5a971);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
    filter: blur(4px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}

.gw-submit-btn:hover .gw-btn-glow {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(8px);
}

.gw-btn-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c1432 0%, #090d1f 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.gw-btn-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.gw-btn-arrow {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.gw-submit-btn:hover .gw-btn-content {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2050 0%, #0c1432 100%);
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.6);
}

.gw-submit-btn:hover .gw-btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.gw-submit-btn:active .gw-btn-content {
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

/* ── Responsive ──────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .gw-row-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .gw-row-url-stages {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gw-stage-cards {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gateway-glass-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .gw-row-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gw-row-action {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .gw-submit-btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .gw-btn-content {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   GATEWAY — 60 / 40 SPLIT LAYOUT
   ================================================================ */

.gateway-split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 60% 40%;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* ── Left Panel: Form ──────────────────────────── */
.gateway-form-panel {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.gateway-glass-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(12, 20, 50, 0.82) 0%,
            rgba(7, 13, 31, 0.9) 50%,
            rgba(20, 10, 45, 0.8) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.12);
    border-radius: 18px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
    padding: 2.2rem 2.4rem;
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
        inset 0 0 40px rgba(107, 20, 155, 0.04);
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.gateway-onboarding-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.6rem;
}

/* Row helpers */
.gw-row {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.4rem;
    align-items: end;
}

.gw-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.gw-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    align-items: center;
}

.gw-row-1 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.gw-row-action {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Floating inputs */
.gw-field {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 1.3rem;
}

.gw-input {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gw-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.85rem;
    left: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gw-input:focus~.gw-label,
.gw-input:not(:placeholder-shown)~.gw-label {
    top: 0;
    font-size: 0.63rem;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gw-line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #c5a971, transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gw-input:focus~.gw-line {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.gw-input:focus {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.gw-label-select {
    top: 0;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gw-select:focus~.gw-label-select {
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
}

.gw-select:focus~.gw-line {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.gw-select:focus {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    outline: none;
}

.gw-select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='6' viewBox='0 0 10 6'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l4 4 4-4' stroke='%23c5a971' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 0.3rem center;
    padding-right: 1.4rem;
}

.gw-select option {
    background: #090d1f;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Req star & opt label */
.req-star {
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.gw-opt {
    opacity: 0.4;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Stage radio cards */
.gw-stage-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.gw-stage-label {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gw-stage-cards {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.gw-stage-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.card-checkbox-hidden {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gw-stage-icon {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.gw-stage-name {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.gw-stage-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.3);
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.gw-stage-card:hover .gw-stage-icon,
.gw-stage-card:hover .gw-stage-name {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Active state driven by JS class */
.gw-stage-card.active-card {
    border-color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.15);
}

.gw-stage-card.active-card .gw-stage-icon,
.gw-stage-card.active-card .gw-stage-name {
    color: #dfc28d;
}

/* Consent */
.gw-consent-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gw-consent-label .consent-text {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Custom checkbox */
.gateway-checkbox {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
}

.custom-checkbox-box {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.gateway-checkbox:checked~.custom-checkbox-box {
    border-color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.12);
}

.custom-checkbox-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    display: none;
    left: 4px;
    top: 1px;
    width: 4px;
    height: 7px;
    border: solid var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    border-width: 0 1.5px 1.5px 0;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.gateway-checkbox:checked~.custom-checkbox-box::after {
    display: block;
}

/* Submit button */
.gw-submit-btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
}

.gw-btn-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a971, #9e23df, #c5a971);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
    opacity: 0.65;
    filter: blur(4px);
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, filter 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

.gw-submit-btn:hover .gw-btn-glow {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(9px);
}

.gw-btn-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c1432 0%, #090d1f 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.28);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.gw-btn-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: #fff;
}

.gw-btn-arrow {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.gw-submit-btn:hover .gw-btn-content {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2050, #0c1432);
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.55);
}

.gw-submit-btn:hover .gw-btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.gw-submit-btn:active .gw-btn-content {
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

/* ── Right Panel: Pitch ────────────────────────── */
.gateway-pitch-panel {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 1.8rem;
    padding: 2.2rem 0 2.2rem 2.5rem;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.pitch-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    width: fit-content;
    animation: softPulse 3s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes softPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(197, 169, 113, 0);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.06);
    }
}

.pitch-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Static gold highlight */
.pitch-highlight-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a971 0%, #e8c97a 50%, #c5a971 100%);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: gradientShift 5s ease infinite;
}

/* Cycling animated highlight (swaps words via JS) */
.cycling-highlight {
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 0.15em;
    color: #fff;
}

.cycling-highlight::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(107, 20, 155, 0.35), rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25));
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: -1;
    animation: highlightPulse 3s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes highlightPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Benefits list */
.pitch-benefits {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.pitch-benefits li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.pitch-benefits li strong {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.benefit-icon {
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Social proof strip */
.pitch-social-proof {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.proof-avatars {
    display: flex;
}

.proof-avatar {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(7, 13, 31, 0.9);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    margin-left: -8px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.proof-avatar:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.proof-avatar:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    z-index: 2;
}

.pa1 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6b149b, #9e23df);
}

.pa2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a971, #dfc28d);
    color: #060b1e;
}

.pa3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #027a4d, #04a866);
}

.proof-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

.proof-text strong {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── Responsive ──────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .gateway-split-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        align-items: start;
    }

    .gateway-form-panel {
        display: block;
    }

    .gateway-form-panel .gateway-glass-card {
        height: auto;
    }

    .gateway-pitch-panel {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        padding: 2rem 0 0;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        height: auto;
    }

    .pitch-social-proof {
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .gw-row-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .gw-row-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gw-row-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gateway-glass-card {
        padding: 1.6rem 1.3rem;
    }

    .gw-stage-cards {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .contact-action-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .contact-trigger-btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   IDENTITY PILLARS — Premium Authority Section
   ================================================================ */

.identity-pillars-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 9rem 0 8rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            var(--color-bg-base, #020308) 0%,
            #030612 40%,
            #050818 70%,
            var(--color-bg-base, #020308) 100%);
}

/* Ambient orb system */
.identity-ambient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.identity-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
    opacity: 0.5;
    animation: idOrbFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.id-orb-1 {
    width: 50vw;
    height: 50vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(107, 20, 155, 0.2), transparent 70%);
    top: -15%;
    left: -10%;
}

.id-orb-2 {
    width: 45vw;
    height: 45vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(12, 30, 100, 0.25), transparent 70%);
    bottom: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    animation-delay: -10s;
}

.id-orb-3 {
    width: 30vw;
    height: 30vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.08), transparent 70%);
    top: 40%;
    left: 45%;
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

@keyframes idOrbFloat {
    from {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    to {
        transform: translate(3%, 5%) scale(1.06);
    }
}

.identity-pillars-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Section Header ──────────────────────────── */
.identity-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 5rem;
}

.identity-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.identity-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 1.6rem;
}

.identity-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(270deg,
            #c5a971 0%, #e8c97a 25%,
            #ffffff 50%, #a78bfa 75%, #c5a971 100%);
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: gradientShift 6s ease infinite;
}

.identity-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ── Editorial Layout ────────────────────────── */
.identity-editorial-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    margin-top: 6rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.identity-editorial-left {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
}

.identity-statement {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 3.2rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.identity-statement-sub {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-silver);
}

.identity-editorial-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.identity-block {
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.identity-block:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.identity-block:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.identity-block .identity-seq {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.identity-block-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.identity-block-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-silver);
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .identity-editorial-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    .identity-editorial-left {
        position: static;
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   GROWTH YANTRA — Premium Agency Section
   ================================================================ */

.gy-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 9rem 0 8rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            #020308 0%, #020b1a 35%, #030d22 60%, #020308 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/* Ambient system */
.gy-ambient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.gy-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(130px);
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: gyOrb 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.gy-orb-1 {
    width: 55vw;
    height: 55vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(12, 30, 100, 0.3), transparent 70%);
    top: -20%;
    left: -15%;
}

.gy-orb-2 {
    width: 40vw;
    height: 40vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(107, 20, 155, 0.18), transparent 70%);
    bottom: -15%;
    right: -10%;
    animation-delay: -11s;
}

.gy-orb-3 {
    width: 25vw;
    height: 25vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12), transparent 70%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 55%;
    animation-delay: -6s;
}

@keyframes gyOrb {
    from {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    to {
        transform: translate(4%, 6%) scale(1.08);
    }
}

/* Subtle dot-grid overlay */
.gy-grid-lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
}

.gy-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Header ──────────────────────────────────── */
.gy-header {
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.gy-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.67rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #0ea5e9;
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.gy-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, serif);
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 6vw, 6.5rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin: 0;
}

.gy-title-dim {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.gy-title-vivid {
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa 0%, #e0f2fe 40%, #c5a971 80%, #e8c97a 100%);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: gradientShift 8s ease infinite;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* ── Editorial 60/40 Split ───────────────────── */
.gy-editorial-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* LEFT side */
.gy-editorial-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.8rem;
    padding-right: 2rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Logo badge */
.gy-logo-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18);
    border-radius: 14px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    width: fit-content;
}

.gy-logo-mark {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0369a1, #0ea5e9, #38bdf8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.35);
}

.gy-logo-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.gy-logo-sub {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.gy-intro-para {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
    margin: 0;
}

.gy-intro-para strong {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Pull quote */
.gy-pull-quote {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06) 0%,
            rgba(12, 30, 100, 0.12) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.14);
    border-left: 3px solid #0ea5e9;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

.gy-quote-mark {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 0;
    color: #0ea5e9;
    opacity: 0.5;
    vertical-align: -0.4em;
}

.gy-quote-cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* CTA link */
.gy-cta-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #38bdf8;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding-bottom: 0.2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    width: fit-content;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gy-cta-link:hover {
    color: #7dd3fc;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.5);
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.gy-cta-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gy-cta-link:hover .gy-cta-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ── 2×2 Service Cards ───────────────────────── */
.gy-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.gy-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.gy-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* Per-card accent colors */
.gy-card--seo {
    --gy-accent: #0ea5e9;
    --gy-accent-rgb: 14, 165, 233;
}

.gy-card--perf {
    --gy-accent: #a78bfa;
    --gy-accent-rgb: 167, 139, 250;
}

.gy-card--web {
    --gy-accent: #c5a971;
    --gy-accent-rgb: 197, 169, 113;
}

.gy-card--content {
    --gy-accent: #34d399;
    --gy-accent-rgb: 52, 211, 153;
}

.gy-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--gy-accent-rgb), 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(var(--gy-accent-rgb), 0.14),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--gy-accent-rgb), 0.08);
}

/* Hover ambient glow */
.gy-card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -40px;
    right: -30px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(var(--gy-accent-rgb), 0.25), transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(50px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gy-card:hover .gy-card-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Icon */
.gy-card-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(var(--gy-accent-rgb), 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gy-accent-rgb), 0.18);
    color: var(--gy-accent);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

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

.gy-card:hover .gy-card-icon {
    background: rgba(var(--gy-accent-rgb), 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(var(--gy-accent-rgb), 0.35);
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.gy-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.gy-card:hover .gy-card-title {
    color: var(--gy-accent);
}

.gy-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.gy-card:hover .gy-card-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
}

/* Animated accent bar at bottom */
.gy-card-bar {
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-top: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            var(--gy-accent), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gy-card:hover .gy-card-bar {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* ── Responsive ──────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .gy-editorial-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }

    .gy-editorial-left {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        padding-right: 0;
        padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
}

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

    .gy-section {
        padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
    }

    .gy-main-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 9vw, 3.8rem);
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   GROWTH YANTRA — Animated Logo Showcase
   ================================================================ */

.gy-logo-showcase {
    position: relative;
    width: 260px;
    height: 300px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Rotating rings ──────────────────────────── */
.gy-logo-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -56%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gy-ring-1 {
    width: 230px;
    height: 230px;
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.22);
    border-top-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.65);
    border-right-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.35);
    animation: gyRing1 8s linear infinite;
}

.gy-ring-2 {
    width: 262px;
    height: 262px;
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.1);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.4);
    border-left-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.22);
    animation: gyRing2 13s linear infinite reverse;
}

.gy-ring-3 {
    width: 296px;
    height: 296px;
    border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.08);
    border-top-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.28);
    animation: gyRing1 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes gyRing1 {
    from {
        transform: translate(-50%, -56%) rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: translate(-50%, -56%) rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes gyRing2 {
    from {
        transform: translate(-50%, -56%) rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: translate(-50%, -56%) rotate(-360deg);
    }
}

/* ── Halo pulse behind logo ──────────────────── */
.gy-logo-halo {
    position: absolute;
    width: 190px;
    height: 190px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -60%);
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18) 0%,
            rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06) 50%,
            transparent 75%);
    animation: gyHalo 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes gyHalo {
    from {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: translate(-50%, -60%) scale(0.92);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-50%, -60%) scale(1.08);
    }
}

/* ── Floating particles ──────────────────────── */
.gy-logo-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gyp {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gyp-color, #0ea5e9);
    animation: gyParticle var(--gyp-dur, 5s) ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.gyp-1 {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    --gyp-color: #38bdf8;
    top: 12%;
    left: 18%;
    --gyp-dur: 4.2s;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.gyp-2 {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    --gyp-color: #c5a971;
    top: 20%;
    right: 14%;
    --gyp-dur: 5.6s;
    animation-delay: -1.5s;
}

.gyp-3 {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    --gyp-color: #34d399;
    top: 72%;
    left: 10%;
    --gyp-dur: 3.9s;
    animation-delay: -0.7s;
}

.gyp-4 {
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    --gyp-color: #a78bfa;
    top: 65%;
    right: 12%;
    --gyp-dur: 6.1s;
    animation-delay: -2s;
}

.gyp-5 {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    --gyp-color: #0ea5e9;
    top: 5%;
    left: 55%;
    --gyp-dur: 4.8s;
    animation-delay: -3s;
}

.gyp-6 {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    --gyp-color: #f97316;
    top: 85%;
    left: 52%;
    --gyp-dur: 5.3s;
    animation-delay: -1s;
}

@keyframes gyParticle {
    from {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }

    to {
        transform: translate(6px, -10px) scale(1.3);
        opacity: 0.9;
    }
}

/* ── Logo frame ──────────────────────────────── */
.gy-logo-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 60%,
            transparent 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    animation: gyLogoFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 40px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12),
        0 0 80px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.gy-logo-img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 24px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3)) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.2));
    animation: gyLogoBreath 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}

.gy-logo-frame:hover .gy-logo-img {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 32px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.55)) drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.35));
}

@keyframes gyLogoFloat {
    from {
        transform: translateY(0px);
        box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12), 0 0 80px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06);
    }

    to {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 60px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.22), 0 0 100px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.1);
    }
}

@keyframes gyLogoBreath {
    from {
        transform: scale(0.97);
    }

    to {
        transform: scale(1.03);
    }
}

/* ── Tagline below logo ──────────────────────── */
.gy-logo-tagline {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: gyTaglinePulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes gyTaglinePulse {
    from {
        opacity: 0.3;
        letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 0.65;
        letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    }
}

/* ── gy-header: title LEFT + logo RIGHT ──────── */
.gy-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.gy-header-text {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

/* Ensure the showcase sits right-aligned and sized correctly in header */
.gy-header .gy-logo-showcase {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 240px;
    height: 260px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.gy-header .gy-ring-1 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
}

.gy-header .gy-ring-2 {
    width: 228px;
    height: 228px;
}

.gy-header .gy-ring-3 {
    width: 258px;
    height: 258px;
}

.gy-header .gy-logo-halo {
    width: 165px;
    height: 165px;
}

.gy-header .gy-logo-frame {
    width: 155px;
    height: 155px;
}

.gy-header .gy-logo-img {
    width: 128px;
    height: 128px;
}

.gy-header .gy-logo-tagline {
    font-size: 0.56rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gy-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .gy-header .gy-logo-showcase {
        align-self: center;
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   GY HEADER — Title Left / Large Logo Right (equal visual area)
   ================================================================ */
.gy-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.gy-header-text {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

/* Large logo showcase — matches title block height */
.gy-logo-showcase {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Rings centered on the logo image */
.gy-logo-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -52%);
}

.gy-ring-1 {
    width: 290px;
    height: 290px;
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18);
    border-top-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.7);
    border-right-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.4);
    animation: gyRing1 7s linear infinite;
}

.gy-ring-2 {
    width: 330px;
    height: 330px;
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.08);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.45);
    border-left-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.22);
    animation: gyRing2 12s linear infinite reverse;
}

.gy-ring-3 {
    width: 370px;
    height: 370px;
    border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.06);
    border-top-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.28);
    animation: gyRing1 22s linear infinite;
}

/* Halo matches logo size */
.gy-logo-halo {
    position: absolute;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -52%);
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2) 0%,
            rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.07) 50%,
            transparent 75%);
    animation: gyHalo 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Large glass frame */
.gy-logo-frame {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -52%);
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 60%,
            transparent 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    animation: gyLogoFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15),
        0 0 120px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.07),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Logo image — big and prominent */
.gy-logo-img {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 30px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.35)) drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25));
    animation: gyLogoBreath 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.gy-logo-frame:hover .gy-logo-img {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 40px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.6)) drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.4));
}

/* Tagline below showcase */
.gy-logo-tagline {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.26em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: gyTaglinePulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .gy-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .gy-logo-showcase {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
    }

    .gy-logo-frame {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }

    .gy-logo-img {
        width: 170px;
        height: 170px;
    }

    .gy-ring-1 {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
    }

    .gy-ring-2 {
        width: 252px;
        height: 252px;
    }

    .gy-ring-3 {
        width: 284px;
        height: 284px;
    }

    .gy-logo-halo {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   GY CINEMATIC LOGO — Element-by-element animation system
   ================================================================ */

/* Wrapper — same visual weight as the title */
.gy-logo-cinematic {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 320px;
    height: 340px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Base logo image — large, clear, gently breathing */
.gy-logo-base {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    object-fit: contain;
    animation: gyBaseBreath 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 28px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.22)) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.1));
}

@keyframes gyBaseBreath {
    from {
        transform: scale(0.978);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 28px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2));
    }

    to {
        transform: scale(1.022);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 38px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.38)) drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15));
    }
}

/* SVG overlay layers — absolutely cover the logo */
.gy-anim-layer {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -51%);
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* ── SUN RAYS — rotate around sun centre (150,88) ── */
.gy-sun-spin {
    transform-origin: 150px 88px;
    animation: gySunSpin 10s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes gySunSpin {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* Sun core breathes */
.gy-sun-core-glow {
    animation: gySunCore 2.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes gySunCore {
    from {
        r: 14;
        opacity: 0.08;
    }

    to {
        r: 24;
        opacity: 0.22;
    }
}

/* ── ARROW — bounce upward + trail fades ── */
.gy-arrow-anim {
    animation: gyArrowBounce 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes gyArrowBounce {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-9px);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.gy-arrow-trail {
    animation: gyTrailFade 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes gyTrailFade {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.08;
        stroke-width: 8;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.22;
        stroke-width: 14;
    }
}

/* ── CIRCUIT FLOW LINES — electric streaming ── */
.gy-flow-l1 {
    stroke-dasharray: 18 9;
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    animation: gyFlowLeft 1.8s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.gy-flow-l2 {
    stroke-dasharray: 18 9;
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    animation: gyFlowRight 1.8s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

@keyframes gyFlowLeft {
    from {
        stroke-dashoffset: 54;
    }

    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
}

@keyframes gyFlowRight {
    from {
        stroke-dashoffset: -54;
    }

    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
}

/* Circuit junction nodes pulse */
.gy-node {
    animation: gyNodePop 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.n1 {
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.n2 {
    animation-delay: -0.33s;
}

.n3 {
    animation-delay: -0.66s;
}

.n4 {
    animation-delay: -1s;
}

.n5 {
    animation-delay: -1.33s;
}

.n6 {
    animation-delay: -1.66s;
}

@keyframes gyNodePop {

    0%,
    100% {
        r: 2.8;
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    50% {
        r: 4.5;
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* ── DOG GLOW — blue shimmer over the dog area ── */
.gy-dog-glow {
    animation: gyDogGlow 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes gyDogGlow {
    from {
        opacity: 0.5;
        rx: 40;
        ry: 46;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        rx: 50;
        ry: 58;
    }
}

/* ── SOFT AMBIENT GLOW — replaces all hard rings ── */
.gy-logo-soft-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 48%,
            rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08) 0%,
            rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.04) 45%,
            transparent 70%);
    animation: gySoftGlow 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes gySoftGlow {
    from {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scale(0.92);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.08);
    }
}

/* Tagline */
.gy-logo-tagline {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.26em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 5;
    animation: gyTaglinePulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes gyTaglinePulse {
    from {
        opacity: 0.28;
        letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 0.65;
        letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .gy-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .gy-logo-cinematic {
        width: 260px;
        height: 280px;
    }

    .gy-logo-base {
        width: 240px;
        height: 240px;
    }

    .gy-anim-layer {
        width: 240px;
        height: 240px;
    }
}

/* ── GY Header: title left, big logo right ── */
.gy-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.gy-header-text {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.gy-logo-static {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gy-logo-static img {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .gy-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .gy-logo-static img {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   REDESIGNED ULTRA-PREMIUM AGENCY SHOWCASE
   ================================================================ */
.gy-agency-banner {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    background: rgba(10, 16, 32, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.12);
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 4.5rem 5rem;
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
    overflow: visible; /* To allow the founder photo to overlap top and bottom */
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Ambient glows across the full section */
.gy-banner-glow-sapphire {
    position: absolute;
    top: -30%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 160%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.09) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.gy-banner-glow-gold {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 70%;
    height: 130%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Left Column Content */
.gy-banner-left {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.gy-banner-logo-container {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    max-width: 280px;
    box-shadow: 
        0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 25px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.3);
}

.gy-banner-logo-wide {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.gy-banner-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.gy-banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.gy-banner-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, "Clash Display", serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.gy-banner-desc {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    max-width: 90%;
}

/* Features Grid */
.gy-banner-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.gy-feat-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.gy-feat-tag::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
}

.gy-feat-tag:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Section Overflow & Right Column Photo & Yantra Container */
#growth-yantra.gy-section {
    overflow-x: clip; /* Prevent horizontal overflow from yantra elements */
    overflow-y: visible; /* Allow vertical overflow for photo effect */
}

.gy-banner-right {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Yantra Sacred Geometry Background */
.gy-yantra-container {
    position: absolute;
    right: -1rem;
    top: -240px; /* Shifted up to center Bindu exactly behind the head */
    width: 560px;
    height: 560px;
    z-index: 1; /* Sits behind portrait photo */
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: visible;
    
    /* Futuristic 3D Holographic View Angles */
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 1200px;
    animation: yantraFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.12))
            drop-shadow(0 0 45px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12));
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes yantraFloat {
    0% { transform: rotateX(12deg) rotateY(-10deg) translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: rotateX(14deg) rotateY(-8deg) translateY(-8px); }
    100% { transform: rotateX(12deg) rotateY(-10deg) translateY(0); }
}

.gy-agency-banner:hover .gy-yantra-container {
    transform: rotateX(8deg) rotateY(-5deg) translateZ(25px);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 35px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.22))
            drop-shadow(0 0 55px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2));
}

.gy-yantra-svg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

/* Yantra Spin Animations */
.yantra-ring-dashed {
    animation: spinYantraDashed 75s linear infinite;
    transform-origin: 250px 250px;
}

.yantra-ring-solid {
    animation: spinYantraSolid 55s linear infinite reverse;
    transform-origin: 250px 250px;
}

.yantra-tri-up {
    animation: spinYantraDashed 90s linear infinite;
    transform-origin: 250px 250px;
}

.yantra-tri-down {
    animation: spinYantraSolid 110s linear infinite reverse;
    transform-origin: 250px 250px;
}

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

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

/* 12 Service Orbit Nodes (Foreground Interactive layer) */
.gy-yantra-nodes {
    position: absolute;
    right: -1rem;
    top: -240px; /* Sits at exactly the same offset to overlay perfectly */
    width: 560px;
    height: 560px;
    z-index: 10; /* Render in front of the portrait photo */
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: visible;
    
    /* Synced 3D Float Animation */
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 1200px;
    animation: yantraFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.gy-yantra-node {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    /* Orbit radius adjusted to 235px to clear the portrait photo face/body completely */
    transform: rotate(calc(var(--angle) * 1deg)) translate(235px) rotate(calc(var(--angle) * -1deg));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    pointer-events: auto; /* Enable hover/clicks on nodes */
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Luxury Stone Engraved Bezel Settings */
.node-dot {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe57f 0%, #ffd700 40%, #c5a971 75%, #8c6d12 100%); /* Gold bezel setting */
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: absolute;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.65), 
                0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35),
                inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.node-dot::after {
    content: '';
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* 12 Individual Gemstone Variations */
.node-dot.gem-sapphire { --gem-color: #0ea5e9; --gem-glow: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45); }
.node-dot.gem-sapphire::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #38bdf8 30%, var(--gem-color) 60%, #0284c7 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 10px var(--gem-glow);
}
.node-dot.gem-ruby { --gem-color: #ef4444; --gem-glow: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.45); }
.node-dot.gem-ruby::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #fca5a5 30%, var(--gem-color) 60%, #b91c1c 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 10px var(--gem-glow);
}
.node-dot.gem-emerald { --gem-color: #10b981; --gem-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45); }
.node-dot.gem-emerald::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #86efac 30%, var(--gem-color) 60%, #047857 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 10px var(--gem-glow);
}
.node-dot.gem-amethyst { --gem-color: #a855f7; --gem-glow: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45); }
.node-dot.gem-amethyst::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #d8b4fe 30%, var(--gem-color) 60%, #7e22ce 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 10px var(--gem-glow);
}
.node-dot.gem-topaz { --gem-color: #eab308; --gem-glow: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.45); }
.node-dot.gem-topaz::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #fde047 30%, var(--gem-color) 60%, #a16207 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 10px var(--gem-glow);
}
.node-dot.gem-diamond { --gem-color: #cbd5e1; --gem-glow: rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.45); }
.node-dot.gem-diamond::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 30%, var(--gem-color) 60%, #475569 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 10px var(--gem-glow);
}
.node-dot.gem-garnet { --gem-color: #f97316; --gem-glow: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45); }
.node-dot.gem-garnet::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #fdba74 30%, var(--gem-color) 60%, #c2410c 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 10px var(--gem-glow);
}
.node-dot.gem-aquamarine { --gem-color: #14b8a6; --gem-glow: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.45); }
.node-dot.gem-aquamarine::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #99f6e4 30%, var(--gem-color) 60%, #0f766e 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 10px var(--gem-glow);
}
.node-dot.gem-pearl { --gem-color: #ec4899; --gem-glow: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.45); }
.node-dot.gem-pearl::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #fbcfe8 30%, var(--gem-color) 60%, #be185d 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 10px var(--gem-glow);
}
.node-dot.gem-peridot { --gem-color: #84cc16; --gem-glow: rgba(132, 204, 22, 0.45); }
.node-dot.gem-peridot::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #d9f99d 30%, var(--gem-color) 60%, #4d7c0f 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 10px var(--gem-glow);
}
.node-dot.gem-opal { --gem-color: #22d3ee; --gem-glow: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.45); }
.node-dot.gem-opal::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #a5f3fc 30%, var(--gem-color) 60%, #0891b2 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 10px var(--gem-glow);
}
.node-dot.gem-citrine { --gem-color: #f97316; --gem-glow: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45); }
.node-dot.gem-citrine::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #ffffff 0%, #fed7aa 30%, var(--gem-color) 60%, #ea580c 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 10px var(--gem-glow);
}

/* High-contrast Glassmorphic Labels */
.node-label {
    position: absolute;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-family: var(--font-ui, "Inter", sans-serif);
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    background: rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.78);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Align labels based on orbital sector to prevent overlap */
.gy-yantra-node.align-right .node-label {
    left: 14px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    text-align: left;
}

.gy-yantra-node.align-left .node-label {
    right: 14px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    text-align: right;
}

.gy-yantra-node.align-top .node-label {
    bottom: 14px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    text-align: center;
}

.gy-yantra-node.align-bottom .node-label {
    top: 14px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Hover Interactive Effects */
.gy-yantra-node:hover .node-dot {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.35) rotate(45deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffd700 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), 
                0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.7);
}

.gy-yantra-node:hover .node-dot::after {
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px #fff, 0 0 18px var(--gem-color);
}

.gy-yantra-node:hover .node-label {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--gem-color);
    background: rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--gem-glow);
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gem-color), 0 0 6px #fff;
}

.gy-banner-photo-container {
    position: absolute;
    right: -2rem;
    bottom: -4.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    height: 122%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.gy-banner-photo {
    height: 140%;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(-20px 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65))
            drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12));
    transform-origin: bottom center;
    transform: translateY(12%);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    
    /* Fade out below thighs to blend cleanly with card bottom and left */
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to top, transparent 15%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 28%),
                        linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 10%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to top, transparent 15%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 28%),
                linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 10%);
}

.gy-agency-banner:hover .gy-banner-photo {
    transform: scale(1.02) translateY(10%);
}

/* Responsive and Adaptive layout rules */
.gy-mobile-services-wrapper {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .gy-agency-banner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 4rem 3rem 3rem 3rem;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        overflow: hidden; /* Prevent photo overflow on smaller screens */
    }
    .gy-banner-left {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .gy-banner-logo-container {
        max-width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    }
    .gy-banner-desc {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .gy-tags-container {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .gy-action-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .gy-banner-right {
        display: none !important; /* Hide desktop visual components on mobile/tablet */
    }
    
    /* Show and style mobile services layout */
    .gy-mobile-services-wrapper {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 1rem;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.12);
        padding-top: 2rem;
        overflow: visible;
    }
    .gy-mobile-services-title {
        font-family: var(--font-heading, "Playfair Display", serif);
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.15em;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        text-align: center;
        text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }
    .gy-mobile-services-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }
    .gy-mobile-service-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
        background: rgba(10, 16, 32, 0.55);
        border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.15);
        border-radius: 12px;
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        cursor: pointer;
    }
    .gy-mobile-service-item .node-dot {
        position: relative;
        left: auto;
        top: auto;
        transform: none !important;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .gy-mobile-service-item .service-name {
        font-family: var(--font-ui, "Inter", sans-serif);
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }
    .gy-mobile-service-item:hover {
        background: rgba(10, 16, 32, 0.85);
        border-color: var(--gem-color, var(--color-gold));
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 10px var(--gem-glow, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15));
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .gy-mobile-service-item:hover .service-name {
        color: #ffffff;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .gy-agency-banner {
        padding: 3rem 2rem 2.5rem 2rem;
    }
    .gy-banner-logo-container {
        padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .gy-banner-logo-wide {
        max-height: 45px;
    }
    .gy-mobile-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .gy-mobile-services-title {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
}

/* Custom Tags Wrapper & Premium CTAs styling */
.gy-tags-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.gy-action-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gy-btn-premium {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gy-btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a971 0%, #a47715 100%);
    color: #030816;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 15px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.15);
}

.gy-btn-gold:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfb237 0%, #b68918 100%);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 12px 28px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.45),
        0 0 22px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25);
}

.gy-btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.gy-btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.4);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 15px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.15);
}

/* Interactive Arrow SVG inside buttons */
.gy-btn-arrow {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gy-btn-premium:hover .gy-btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ================================================================
   MEDIA & PRESS — AS SEEN IN
   ================================================================ */

.media-section {
    padding: 7rem 0 6rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.media-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.3), transparent);
}

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

.media-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.05);
}

.media-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.media-subline {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Logo Strip */
.media-logos-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.media-logo-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 2rem;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.media-logo-item:hover {
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.media-logos-row:hover .media-logo-item {
    opacity: 0.45;
}

.media-logos-row:hover .media-logo-item:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.media-logo-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, serif);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.media-logo-item:hover .media-logo-text {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

.media-logo-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Feature Quote Cards */
.media-features-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.media-feature-card {
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.media-feature-card::before {
    content: '\201C';
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.2rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.1);
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.media-feature-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.media-feature-source {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.08);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.media-feature-quote {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .media-features-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .media-logo-item { padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem; }
}

/* ================================================================
   CASE STUDIES — RESULTS
   ================================================================ */

.results-section {
    padding: 8rem 0 6rem;
    position: relative;
}

.results-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2), transparent);
}

.results-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 4.5rem;
}

.results-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #0ea5e9;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.05);
}

.results-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.results-dim { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.results-vivid { color: #ffffff; }

.results-subline {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Case Study Cards */
.results-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.result-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.result-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06);
}

.result-card--featured {
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.2);
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.03);
}

.result-card--featured:hover {
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.08);
}

.result-featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f3d060, #c5a971);
    color: #020308;
    padding: 0.3rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
}

.result-card-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.result-industry-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #0ea5e9;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08);
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15);
}

.result-timeframe {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.result-metrics-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.result-metric {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.result-metric-number {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.result-metric-unit {
    font-size: 0.7em;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    vertical-align: baseline;
}

.result-metric-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.result-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.result-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.result-tags span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Aggregate Stats */
.results-aggregate {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.agg-item {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.agg-number {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1;
}

.agg-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.agg-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 0 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 560px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .results-aggregate { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 2rem; }
    .agg-divider { display: none; }
}

/* ================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ================================================================ */

.testimonials-section {
    padding: 8rem 0 6rem;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonials-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2), transparent);
}

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

.testi-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #a855f7;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.05);
}

.testi-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Testimonial Grid — masonry-style */
.testi-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Large card spans 2 columns */
.testi-card--large {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.testi-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.testi-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.06);
}

.testi-quote-mark {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 0.8;
    color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.testi-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.testi-card--large .testi-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.testi-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.testi-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.testi-avatar--blue   { background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15); color: #0ea5e9; border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3); }
.testi-avatar--gold   { background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.15); color: #c5a971; border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.3); }
.testi-avatar--emerald { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15); color: #10b981; border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3); }
.testi-avatar--rose   { background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.15); color: #f43f5e; border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3); }

.testi-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.testi-role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.testi-result-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #10b981;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* Success Story CTA Box — Iconic & Elegant */
.testi-cta-box {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding: 3rem 4rem;
    background: rgba(12, 14, 20, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.2);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.testi-cta-box:hover {
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.08), 0 0 50px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.03);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testi-cta-box-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.testi-cta-box:hover .testi-cta-box-glow {
    left: -10%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.testi-cta-box-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.testi-cta-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.testi-cta-badge {
    position: relative;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 22, 28, 0.8), rgba(10, 11, 14, 0.9));
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #c5a971;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 2px 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.testi-cta-badge::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px;
    left: -4px;
    right: -4px;
    bottom: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.testi-cta-box:hover .testi-cta-badge {
    border-color: #c5a971;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.testi-cta-box:hover .testi-cta-badge::after {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    opacity: 0;
}

.testi-cta-svg {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
}

.testi-cta-text-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
}

.testi-cta-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: #c5a971;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.testi-cta-title-new {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Playfair Display', serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.testi-cta-desc-new {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin: 0;
}

.testi-cta-desc-new strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.testi-cta-right {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-cta-btn-new {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 2.8rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a971, #a3895a);
    color: #0c0e14 !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.2);
}

.testi-cta-btn-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #c5a971);
}

.btn-arrow-svg {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testi-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .testi-card--large { grid-column: span 2; }
    .testi-cta-box {
        padding: 3rem;
    }
    .testi-cta-box-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .testi-cta-right {
        align-self: stretch;
    }
    .testi-cta-btn-new {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testi-cta-box {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        margin-top: 3rem;
    }
    .testi-cta-left {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .testi-cta-title-new {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    .testi-cta-desc-new {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testi-card--large { grid-column: span 1; }
}



.whyhire-section {
    padding: 8rem 0 6rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.whyhire-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 900px;
    height: 900px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* ---- Header ---- */
.wh-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.wh-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.05);
}

.wh-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.wh-dim {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.wh-vivid {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.wh-vivid em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f3d060, #0ea5e9);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.wh-subline {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 660px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---- Stats Row ---- */
.wh-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.wh-stat {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.wh-stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.wh-stat-plus {
    font-size: 0.65em;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    vertical-align: super;
}

.wh-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.wh-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 0 1rem;
}

/* ---- Bento Grid Section (Redesigned) ---- */
.wh-bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.wh-bento-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(10, 12, 18, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 2.2rem;
    transition: border-color 0.5s var(--ease-cinematic), 
                box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-cinematic), 
                transform 0.5s var(--ease-cinematic);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
}

.wh-bento-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.5), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.wh-bento-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.03);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.wh-bento-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.wh-bento-card--wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.wh-bento-card--tall {
    grid-row: span 2;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.wh-bento-card-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.wh-bento-card--wide .wh-bento-card-content {
    flex: 1.2;
}

.wh-bento-card--wide .wh-bento-visual {
    flex: 0.8;
}

.wh-bento-icon-wrapper {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.wh-bento-card:hover .wh-bento-icon-wrapper {
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.15);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.luxury-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.wh-bento-card:hover .luxury-icon {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.wh-bento-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0;
}

.wh-bento-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.wh-bento-visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* AI Network Visual */
.visual-ai-network {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.neural-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.35);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulseGlow 4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.neural-orbit {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: rotateOrbit 12s linear infinite;
}

.neural-orbit-2 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: rotateOrbit 24s linear infinite reverse;
}

/* Radar Visual */
.visual-radar {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.02) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.radar-sweep {
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.15) 0deg, transparent 90deg, transparent 360deg);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: radarSweep 8s linear infinite;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.radar-target, .radar-target-2 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #c5a971;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #c5a971;
}

.radar-target {
    top: 25%;
    left: 65%;
    animation: targetPulse 4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.radar-target-2 {
    bottom: 30%;
    left: 20%;
    animation: targetPulse 4.5s infinite ease-in-out 1.5s;
}

/* Insignia Visual */
.visual-insignia {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.insignia-ring {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #c5a971;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.03);
    position: relative;
}

.insignia-ring::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px; left: -4px; right: -4px; bottom: -4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: rotateOrbit 16s linear infinite;
}

/* Chart Visual */
.visual-chart {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 90px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 10px;
}

.search-growth-chart {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 150px;
    overflow: visible;
}

.chart-peak-dot {
    animation: pulseGlow 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Compounding Ads Visual */
.visual-compounding {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 90px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 10px;
}

.ads-compounding-chart {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 150px;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Brand Pillar / Elasticity Comparison */
.visual-pillar-interactive {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
}

.pricing-comparison {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 220px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.price-bar {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.price-bar-title {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.price-bar--silver .price-bar-title {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.price-bar--gold .price-bar-title {
    color: #c5a971;
}

.price-bar-fill {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.4rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.price-bar--silver .price-bar-fill {
    height: 35px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.price-bar--gold .price-bar-fill {
    height: 75px;
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.08);
}

.price-bar-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.price-bar--silver .price-bar-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.price-bar--gold .price-bar-label {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        opacity: 0.3;
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.3);
    }
}

@keyframes rotateOrbit {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes radarSweep {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes targetPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.2; transform: scale(0.8); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.2); }
}

/* ---- Differentiator Strip ---- */
.wh-diff-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.wh-diff-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.wh-diff-icon {
    color: #10b981;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---- CTA Block ---- */
.wh-cta-block {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.wh-cta-quote {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

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

.wh-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.wh-btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3d060, #c5a971);
    color: #020308;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.3);
}

.wh-btn--primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.45);
}

.wh-btn--secondary {
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3);
}

.wh-btn--secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .wh-bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        grid-gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .wh-bento-card--wide {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    .wh-bento-card--tall {
        grid-row: span 1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .whyhire-section {
        padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
    }
    .wh-stats-row {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .wh-stat-divider {
        display: none;
    }
    .wh-bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-gap: 1.2rem;
    }
    .wh-bento-card--wide {
        grid-column: span 1;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .wh-bento-card--wide .wh-bento-card-content {
        flex: none;
    }
    .wh-bento-card--wide .wh-bento-visual {
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 1rem;
        flex: none;
    }
    .wh-bento-card--tall {
        grid-row: span 1;
    }
    .wh-bento-card {
        padding: 1.8rem;
    }
    .wh-cta-block {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   TRAJECTORY — THE DIGITAL AUTHORITY CURVE
   ================================================================ */

.trajectory-section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trajectory-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25), transparent);
}

.trajectory-split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.trajectory-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.journey-header {
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.journey-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.journey-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Playfair Display', serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.journey-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted, #9fa3b1);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 580px;
}

/* Active Milestone Display Card */
.milestone-active-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic), border-color 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic), box-shadow 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.mb-glow-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: background 0.8s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

/* Background gradient variations for the active card */
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="foundation"] .mb-glow-background {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="recognition"] .mb-glow-background {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="cmo"] .mb-glow-background {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="present"] .mb-glow-background {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

/* Card border changes on active states */
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="foundation"] { border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2); }
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="recognition"] { border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2); }
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="cmo"] { border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2); }
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="present"] { border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.2); }

.mb-top-meta {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mb-year {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, serif);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="foundation"] .mb-year { color: #60a5fa; }
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="recognition"] .mb-year { color: #c084fc; }
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="cmo"] .mb-year { color: #c084fc; }
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="present"] .mb-year { color: var(--color-gold); }

.mb-metric-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-body), sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="foundation"] .mb-metric-badge { border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3); color: #93c5fd; }
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="recognition"] .mb-metric-badge { border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3); color: #c084fc; }
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="cmo"] .mb-metric-badge { border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3); color: #c084fc; }
.milestone-active-card[data-active-milestone="present"] .mb-metric-badge { border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.3); color: var(--color-gold); }

.mb-headline {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-heading), serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.mb-description {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Fade animation classes for JavaScript content switches */
.milestone-active-card.switching .mb-year,
.milestone-active-card.switching .mb-metric-badge,
.milestone-active-card.switching .mb-headline,
.milestone-active-card.switching .mb-description {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
}

.mb-year, .mb-metric-badge, .mb-headline, .mb-description {
    transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic), transform 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

/* Right Column Graph styling */
.authority-graph-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.graph-axis-title {
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.graph-axis-title.y-axis-title {
    top: 50%;
    left: -1rem;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg);
}

.graph-axis-title.x-axis-title {
    bottom: -1rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.graph-canvas-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.authority-curve-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* SVG Line Drawing Reveal Style */
.curve-stroke-path {
    stroke-dasharray: 600;
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 2.5s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.trajectory-section.is-revealed .curve-stroke-path {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

.curve-fill-area {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.5s var(--ease-cinematic) 0.5s;
}

.trajectory-section.is-revealed .curve-fill-area {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Graph Nodes Styling */
.graph-interactive-node {
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.graph-interactive-node .node-pulse {
    transform-origin: center;
    animation: nodePulseEffect 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.graph-interactive-node .node-halo {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.graph-interactive-node:hover,
.graph-interactive-node.active {
    transform: scale(1.35);
}

.graph-interactive-node:hover .node-halo,
.graph-interactive-node.active .node-halo {
    opacity: 0.25;
}

.graph-interactive-node.active .node-halo {
    animation: nodeHaloPulse 2.5s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.graph-interactive-node .node-dot {
    transition: fill 0.4s ease, stroke 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hover/Active details for nodes */
.graph-interactive-node[data-milestone="foundation"]:hover .node-dot,
.graph-interactive-node[data-milestone="foundation"].active .node-dot {
    fill: #ffffff;
    stroke: #3b82f6;
}

.graph-interactive-node[data-milestone="recognition"]:hover .node-dot,
.graph-interactive-node[data-milestone="recognition"].active .node-dot,
.graph-interactive-node[data-milestone="cmo"]:hover .node-dot,
.graph-interactive-node[data-milestone="cmo"].active .node-dot {
    fill: #ffffff;
    stroke: #a855f7;
}

.graph-interactive-node[data-milestone="present"]:hover .node-dot,
.graph-interactive-node[data-milestone="present"].active .node-dot {
    fill: #ffffff;
    stroke: var(--color-gold);
}

@keyframes nodePulseEffect {
    0% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.2; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.45; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.2; }
}

@keyframes nodeHaloPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.15; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 0.35; }
}

/* Floating Typographic Badges */
.graph-hotspot-badge {
    position: absolute;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: rgba(10, 12, 18, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic), transform 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic);
    z-index: 10;
    outline: none;
}

.hotspot-foundation {
    left: 16%;
    top: 70%;
}

.hotspot-recognition {
    left: 36%;
    top: 56.3%;
}

.hotspot-cmo {
    left: 60%;
    top: 30%;
}

.hotspot-present {
    left: 84%;
    top: 4.3%;
}

.hotspot-year-tag {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hotspot-label-tag {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.graph-hotspot-badge:hover,
.graph-hotspot-badge.active {
    transform: translate(-50%, -55%) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="foundation"]:hover,
.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="foundation"].active {
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}
.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="foundation"]:hover .hotspot-label-tag,
.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="foundation"].active .hotspot-label-tag {
    color: #93c5fd;
}

.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="recognition"]:hover,
.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="recognition"].active,
.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="cmo"]:hover,
.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="cmo"].active {
    border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
}
.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="recognition"]:hover .hotspot-label-tag,
.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="recognition"].active .hotspot-label-tag,
.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="cmo"]:hover .hotspot-label-tag,
.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="cmo"].active .hotspot-label-tag {
    color: #c084fc;
}

.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="present"]:hover,
.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="present"].active {
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.2);
}
.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="present"]:hover .hotspot-label-tag,
.graph-hotspot-badge[data-milestone="present"].active .hotspot-label-tag {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Sequential node reveal delay values */
.graph-interactive-node {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.trajectory-section.is-revealed .graph-interactive-node {
    opacity: 1;
}

.trajectory-section.is-revealed .graph-interactive-node[data-milestone="foundation"] { transition-delay: 0.8s; }
.trajectory-section.is-revealed .graph-interactive-node[data-milestone="recognition"] { transition-delay: 1.2s; }
.trajectory-section.is-revealed .graph-interactive-node[data-milestone="cmo"] { transition-delay: 1.6s; }
.trajectory-section.is-revealed .graph-interactive-node[data-milestone="present"] { transition-delay: 2s; }

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .trajectory-split-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    
    .journey-header {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .journey-subtitle {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .graph-axis-title.y-axis-title {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .graph-axis-title.x-axis-title {
        bottom: -1.5rem;
    }
    
    .authority-graph-container {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .trajectory-section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }
    
    .milestone-active-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .hotspot-label-tag {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .graph-hotspot-badge {
        padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    }
    
    .graph-hotspot-badge .hotspot-year-tag {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Deep Storytelling Editorial Infographics
   ========================================================================== */
.story-infographic-container {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.story-infographic-container:hover {
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), 
                0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 
                0 0 25px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.story-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Keyframe Animations for SVGs */

/* Pulse animation for nodes */
@keyframes infPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.15;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(2.2);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.inf-pulse {
    transform-origin: 0px 0px;
    animation: infPulse 3s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.inf-pulse-delay {
    transform-origin: 0px 0px;
    animation: infPulse 3s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

/* Row 1: Genesis - Crawler flow along network paths */
.genesis-crawl-path {
    stroke-dasharray: 6 18;
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    animation: crawlFlow 8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes crawlFlow {
    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: -120;
    }
}

/* Row 2: Triad - Venn Ring animations */
.triad-ring {
    stroke-dasharray: 40 180;
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    animation: ringFlow 12s linear infinite;
}

.ring-seo {
    animation-duration: 9s;
}

.ring-cinema {
    animation-duration: 14s;
    animation-direction: reverse;
}

.ring-exec {
    animation-duration: 11s;
}

@keyframes ringFlow {
    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: -220;
    }
}

/* Triad core center glow */
.triad-core-pulse {
    transform-origin: 0px 0px;
    animation: coreGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes coreGlow {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Row 3: Global Map - Route line animations */
.global-route-path {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    animation: routeFlow 8s linear infinite;
}

#route-us-uk, #route-us-uk-m {
    animation-duration: 4s;
}

#route-uk-uae, #route-uk-uae-m {
    animation-duration: 3s;
}

#route-uae-in, #route-uae-in-m {
    animation-duration: 3.5s;
}

#route-in-us, #route-in-us-m {
    animation-duration: 6s;
}

#route-ai-engine, #route-ai-engine-m {
    stroke-dasharray: 8 20;
    animation: routeFlow 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes routeFlow {
    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: -40;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHILOSOPHY & DEEP STORYTELLING SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section Header Styling */
.philosophy-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto 6rem auto;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.philosophy-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.25);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.02);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.philosophy-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.philosophy-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--color-silver);
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Philosophy Layout Grid */
.philosophy-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 4.5fr 5.5fr;
    gap: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    align-items: start;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

/* Sidebar with sticky container stack */
.visual-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 130px;
    align-self: start;
    z-index: 10;
}

.visual-stack-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    /* Explicit min-height prevents collapse during card cross-fade transitions.
       All cards are absolutely positioned, so wrapper needs explicit height.
       Clamped to stay within reasonable bounds on all screen sizes. */
    min-height: clamp(500px, 55vw, 700px);
}

/* Visual Card Stack styling — all cards stay absolutely positioned to
   prevent layout reflow when toggling active state */
.visual-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.96) translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                visibility 0s linear 0.8s;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.visual-card.active {
    /* Keep position: absolute — do NOT switch to relative (cannot be animated) */
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                visibility 0s linear 0s;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.visual-card .story-infographic-container {
    background: rgba(10, 12, 18, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    transition: border-color 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), 
                0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.visual-card.active .story-infographic-container:hover {
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.2);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), 
                0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 
                0 0 30px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.03);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Mobile Infographics (Hidden by default on Desktop) */
.mobile-visual-wrapper {
    display: none;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.mobile-story-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.mobile-visual-wrapper .story-infographic-container {
    background: rgba(10, 12, 18, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), 
                0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* Spacing out the blocks for rich scrolling pace */
.philosophy-block {
    scroll-margin-top: 150px;
}

.philosophy-block p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--color-silver);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .philosophy-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 5rem;
    }
    
    .visual-sidebar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .mobile-visual-wrapper {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .philosophy-block {
        margin-top: 6rem !important;
    }
    
    .philosophy-block:first-of-type {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .philosophy-title {
        font-size: 2.75rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .philosophy-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
    .philosophy-header {
        margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   PARALLAX SCROLL ARCHITECTURE — Premium Cinema Aesthetics
   ================================================================ */

@media (min-width: 992px) and (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
    /* 1. Global Optimization Hints & Core Parallax Elements */
    .hero-img,
    .hero-image-container,
    .animated-portrait-container,
    .animated-portrait-container img,
    .identity-orb,
    .identity-editorial-left,
    .identity-editorial-right,
    .gy-orb,
    .gy-yantra-svg,
    .gy-banner-photo,
    .gy-banner-left,
    .milestone-active-card,
    .authority-graph-container,
    .journey-header,
    .media-feature-card,
    .result-card,
    .testi-card,
    .doc-sidebar,
    .doc-content,
    .wh-bento-card,
    .quote-text,
    .gateway-form-panel,
    .gateway-pitch-panel,
    .gateway-center-header,
    .gateway-blur-orb {
        will-change: transform;
        transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    }

    /* 2. Section-Specific Parallax Transforms */

    /* Hero Section Parallax */
    #hero .hero-image-container img {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -35px)) scale(1.02);
    }
    #hero .hero-content {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 15px));
    }

    /* About Section Parallax */
    #about .animated-portrait-container {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -30px));
    }
    #about .animated-portrait-container img {
        transform: scale(1.03) translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    #about .doc-content {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 10px));
    }

    /* Identity Pillars Section Orbs Parallax */
    #identity .id-orb-1 {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -80px)) translateX(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -20px));
    }
    #identity .id-orb-2 {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 60px)) translateX(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 15px));
    }
    #identity .id-orb-3 {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -40px));
    }
    #identity .identity-editorial-left {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    #identity .identity-editorial-right {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 20px));
    }

    /* Growth Yantra Agency Section Parallax */
    #growth-yantra .gy-orb-1 {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -70px));
    }
    #growth-yantra .gy-orb-2 {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 50px));
    }
    #growth-yantra .gy-orb-3 {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -30px));
    }
    #growth-yantra .gy-yantra-svg {
        transform: translate(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 15px), calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px)) scale(1.02);
    }
    #growth-yantra .gy-banner-photo {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -45px)) scale(1.05);
    }
    #growth-yantra .gy-banner-left {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 15px));
    }

    /* Journey Timeline Section Parallax */
    #journey .milestone-active-card {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -20px));
    }
    #journey .authority-graph-container {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 20px));
    }
    #journey .journey-header {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -10px));
    }

    /* Media Press Section Parallax */
    #media-press .media-header {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    #media-press .media-feature-card {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    #media-press .media-feature-card:nth-child(even) {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 15px));
    }

    /* Case Studies (Results) Section Parallax */
    #case-studies .results-header {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    #case-studies .result-card {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -20px));
    }
    #case-studies .result-card:nth-child(even) {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 10px));
    }

    /* Testimonials Section Parallax */
    #testimonials .testi-header {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    #testimonials .testi-card {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    #testimonials .testi-card:nth-child(2) {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 15px));
    }

    /* Thought Leadership (Insights) Section Parallax */
    #thought-leadership .insights-header {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    #thought-leadership .doc-sidebar {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -20px));
    }
    #thought-leadership .doc-content {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 15px));
    }

    /* AI SEO Section Parallax */
    #ai-seo .aiseo-header {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    #ai-seo .doc-sidebar {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -20px));
    }
    #ai-seo .doc-content {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 15px));
    }

    /* Why Hire Section Parallax */
    #why-sankalp .wh-header {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    #why-sankalp .wh-bento-card {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    #why-sankalp .wh-bento-card:nth-child(even) {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 15px));
    }

    /* Quote Section Parallax */
    .quote-section .quote-text {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -25px));
    }

    /* Gateway Onboarding Section Parallax */
    #consultation-onboarding .gateway-center-header {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -20px));
    }
    #consultation-onboarding .gateway-pitch-panel {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    #consultation-onboarding .gateway-form-panel {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 15px));
    }
    #consultation-onboarding .gateway-blur-orb.orb-purple {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -60px)) translateX(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    #consultation-onboarding .gateway-blur-orb.orb-sapphire {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 40px)) translateX(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 20px));
    }

    /* FAQ Section Parallax */
    .faq-section .faq-header {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * -15px));
    }
    .faq-section .faq-accordion-container {
        transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-centered, 0) * 15px));
    }
}

/* ================== 2.6 LUXURIOUS SEO FAQ SECTION ================== */
.faq-section {
    padding: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 12rem) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
}

.faq-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.faq-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-h2);
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.faq-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Accordion Container */
.faq-accordion-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: rgba(10, 12, 18, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.4);
    background: rgba(10, 12, 18, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 0 40px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.03);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    background: rgba(10, 12, 18, 0.75);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 50px rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.05);
}

/* Trigger Button */
.faq-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 2.2rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    gap: 2rem;
    color: inherit;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.faq-question {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-question {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Icon Wrapper & SVG */
.faq-icon-wrap {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(197, 169, 113, 0.4);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-bg-base);
}

.faq-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

/* SVG Line Transitions */
.faq-icon .line-v {
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
    transform-origin: center;
}

.faq-icon .line-h {
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
    transform-origin: center;
}

/* When active, transform the vertical line or rotate the whole icon */
.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(135deg); /* Plus becomes a neat X / cross */
}

/* Content Area */
.faq-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
    opacity: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-content {
    opacity: 1;
}

.faq-content-inner {
    padding: 0 2.5rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
}

.faq-answer {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.25vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Mobile responsive padding overrides */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-trigger {
        padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }
    .faq-content-inner {
        padding: 0 1.5rem 1.8rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .faq-icon-wrap {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
    }
    .faq-icon {
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
    }
}

/* =============================================
   MEGA MENU STYLES
============================================= */
.nav-container {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-item-dropdown {
    position: static !important;
}

.mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(2, 3, 8, 0.98);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-top: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    padding: 3rem;
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
}

.mega-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 40px;
    background: transparent;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-arrow {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    margin-left: 0.4rem;
    vertical-align: middle;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    opacity: 1;
}

.mega-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.mega-category {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.mega-category-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-gold) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast) !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mega-category-title:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.mega-category-title::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
}

.mega-subcategory-list {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.mega-subcategory-list li {
    display: block !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
}

.mega-subcategory-list li::after {
    content: none !important;
    display: none !important;
}

.mega-subcategory-link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-silver) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: none !important;
    letter-spacing: normal !important;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
    padding: 0.1rem 0;
    display: inline-block;
}

.mega-subcategory-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Mobile responsive alignment inside overlay menu */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .mobile-nav-overlay .mega-menu {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        position: static !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        border: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        padding: 1rem 0 1rem 1.5rem !important; /* Indent subcategories on mobile */
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.2rem !important;
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-nav-overlay .mega-col {
        gap: 1.2rem !important;
    }

    .mobile-nav-overlay .mega-subcategory-link {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        padding: 0.25rem 0 !important;
    }

    .mobile-nav-overlay .mega-category-title {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    }
}

/* Header & Footer Social Icons */
.header-right-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.header-socials, .footer-socials {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
}

.header-socials a, .footer-socials a {
    color: var(--color-silver, #a0a0a0) !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
    opacity: 0.85 !important;
}

.header-socials a:hover, .footer-socials a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold, #c5a971) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.header-socials svg, .footer-socials svg {
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
    fill: none !important;
    stroke: currentColor !important;
    stroke-width: 2 !important;
    stroke-linecap: round !important;
    stroke-linejoin: round !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

.mobile-socials-li {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 0 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.mobile-socials-li .header-socials {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.mobile-socials-li .header-socials svg {
    width: 1.5rem;
    height: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .header-right-group {
        display: none;
    }
}