/* ==========================================================================
   TECH TEENS HUB — EXECUTIVE GOLD & OBSIDIAN DESIGN SYSTEM
   Bespoke Design built around the Official "TT & Golden Arrow" Brand Identity
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* ── Background & Surfaces (Deep Obsidian / Onyx) ── */
  --bg-void: #050608;
  --bg-dark: #080a10;
  --bg-surface: #0e121c;
  --bg-surface-elevated: #141926;
  --bg-card: rgba(14, 18, 28, 0.72);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(22, 28, 44, 0.88);
  --bg-card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  /* ── Official Brand Palette: Imperial Gold, Champagne & Warm Amber ── */
  --gold-primary: #E5B842;
  --gold-glow: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.4);
  --gold-soft: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.12);

  --gold-bright: #FBBF24;
  --gold-amber: #F59E0B;
  --gold-dark: #C5991F;
  --gold-deep: #9E7A14;

  /* ── Text Hierarchy ── */
  --text-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --text-secondary: #E2E8F0;
  --text-muted: #94A3B8;
  --text-dim: #64748B;
  --line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  --line-gold: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);

  /* ── Gradients ── */
  --grad-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDE68A 0%, #E5B842 50%, #C5991F 100%);
  --grad-gold-btn: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #E5B842 60%, #C5991F 100%);
  --grad-gold-btn-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBBF24 0%, #F59E0B 100%);
  --grad-heading: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 25%, #FDE68A 65%, #E5B842 100%);
  --grad-card-border: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.45), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25));

  /* ── Typography ── */
  --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* ── Physics & Motion ── */
  --ease-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --backdrop-blur: blur(20px);
}

/* ── Resets & Global ── */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Accessibility Skip Link (WCAG 2.1 Compliant) */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--grad-gold-btn);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  z-index: 10000;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: top 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow);
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 20px;
}

/* Screen Reader Only utility for semantic SEO headings */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  background-color: var(--bg-void);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--gold-primary) var(--bg-void);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-void);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-dark));
  border-radius: 4px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--gold-bright);
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #151a28 0%, #090c14 55%, #050608 100%);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Subtle luxury gold grid texture */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 52px 52px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AMBIENT LOGO BACKGROUND WATERMARK ("logo background la theriyanum")
   ========================================================================== */

.ambient-logo-watermark {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: min(800px, 92vw);
  height: min(800px, 92vw);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.13;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}

.watermark-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 70px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.5));
  animation: watermarkDrift 24s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.watermark-radial-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 680px;
  height: 680px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.16) 0%, rgba(197, 153, 31, 0.06) 50%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes watermarkDrift {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.04) rotate(1.5deg);
  }
}

/* Hero Section Subtle Logo Halo */
.hero-logo-halo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 48%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: min(600px, 85vw);
  height: min(600px, 85vw);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.18;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-watermark-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.55));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTRO GATE — BRAND MONOGRAM & 3 PILLARS REVEAL
   ========================================================================== */

#gate {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: #040508;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
}

#gate.gate-hide {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Aurora orbs in Gate */
.gate-aurora {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.au-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(95px);
  animation: auFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.au-orb.au1 {
  width: 580px;
  height: 580px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.28), transparent 70%);
  top: -160px;
  left: -130px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.au-orb.au2 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -120px;
  right: -100px;
  animation-delay: -3.5s;
}

.au-orb.au3 {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  top: 35%;
  left: 60%;
  animation-delay: -7s;
}

@keyframes auFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(35px, -35px) scale(1.12); }
}

/* ── Phase 1: Three Pillars ── */
.gate-pillars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: absolute;
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.gp-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(70px) scale(0.8);
  transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.4, 0.64, 1);
}

.gp-item.gp-web  { transition-delay: 0s; }
.gp-item.gp-brand { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
.gp-item.gp-photo { transition-delay: 0.44s; }

.gate-pillars.pillars-in .gp-item {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.gate-pillars.pillars-out {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.4) translateY(-30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gp-icon {
  width: 86px;
  height: 86px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.2), inset 0 0 15px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.gp-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.gp-line {
  width: 2px;
  height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold-primary), transparent);
  transition: height 0.6s ease 0.45s;
}

.gate-pillars.pillars-in .gp-line { height: 42px; }

/* ── Phase 2: Official Brand Logo Reveal ── */
.gate-logo {
  position: absolute;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.9) translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.gate-logo.logo-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.gate-badge-row {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.gate-logo-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.35);
  animation: ringPulse 2.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes ringPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.9; }
  60% { transform: scale(1.18); opacity: 0.25; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; }
}

.gate-badge {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gate-logo-img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 35px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.75));
  animation: logoFloat 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes logoFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 32px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.65)); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 48px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.9)); }
}

.gate-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--grad-heading);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.45));
}

.gate-divider {
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-primary), transparent);
  transition: width 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s;
}

.gate-logo.logo-in .gate-divider {
  width: 320px;
}

.gate-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.8vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.45s;
}

.gate-logo.logo-in .gate-tagline {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gate-pillars-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.6s;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gate-logo.logo-in .gate-pillars-row {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gate-chip {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.1);
}

.gate-pillars-row .dot {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
}

/* ── Gate Footer / Loader ── */
.gate-footer {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease 0.5s;
  width: 240px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.gate-footer.footer-in {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gate-loader-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.gate-loader-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-bright), #ffffff);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--gold-primary);
}

.gate-skip-hint {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  animation: pulse 2.2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Main Site Opacity Switch — Instant Smooth Load */
#main-site {
  opacity: 1;
}

#main-site.site-visible {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AMBIENT MORPHING ORBS (MAIN SITE BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */

.morph-orb {
  position: fixed;
  border-radius: 47% 53% 44% 56%/54% 44% 56% 46%;
  filter: blur(75px);
  opacity: 0.20;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: morphFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.morph-orb.o1 {
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-primary), transparent 70%);
  right: -120px;
  top: -80px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.morph-orb.o2 {
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-amber), transparent 70%);
  left: -100px;
  top: 40%;
  animation-delay: -5s;
}

.morph-orb.o3 {
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #FDE68A, transparent 70%);
  right: 5%;
  bottom: 5%;
  animation-delay: -10s;
}

@keyframes morphFloat {
  0%, 100% {
    border-radius: 47% 53% 44% 56%/54% 44% 56% 46%;
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
  }
  33% {
    border-radius: 58% 42% 61% 39%/42% 58% 42% 58%;
    transform: translate(30px, -24px) rotate(60deg);
  }
  66% {
    border-radius: 39% 61% 47% 53%/61% 39% 58% 42%;
    transform: translate(-24px, 26px) rotate(-40deg);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL & HERO REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease-out, transform 0.45s ease-out;
}

.reveal.reveal-left  { transform: translateX(-24px); }
.reveal.reveal-right { transform: translateX(24px); }

.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translate(0, 0) !important;
}

.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR — PRESTIGE FLOATING ISLAND
   ========================================================================== */

header.top-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(8, 10, 16, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: var(--backdrop-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--backdrop-blur);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.15);
  padding: 16px 28px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Subtle gold laser accent beneath navbar */
header.top-nav::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.6), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  pointer-events: auto;
  user-select: none;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4px;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.5));
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 40%, var(--gold-bright) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: #fff;
}

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

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.nav-phone-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-phone-link:hover {
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nav-cta-btn {
  background: var(--grad-gold-btn);
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--gold-glow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: var(--grad-gold-btn-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.7);
  color: #000;
}

.nav-cta-btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* ── Mobile Hamburger Button ── */
.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.9);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.2);
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 102;
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.5);
}

.hamburger-bar {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

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

.mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ── Mobile Navigation Drawer ── */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 76px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - 76px);
  height: calc(100dvh - 76px);
  background: rgba(5, 6, 8, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.3);
  z-index: 99;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-16px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 24px 20px 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mobile-nav-inner {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-nav-link.active, .mobile-nav-link:hover {
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.45);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mobile-nav-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.3), transparent);
  margin: 8px 0;
}

.mobile-nav-sublink {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-nav-sublink:hover, .mobile-nav-sublink.active {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.08);
}

.mobile-nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.page-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  min-height: 90vh;
  padding-top: 160px;
  padding-bottom: 90px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-inline: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.svc-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.1);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.15);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, #FDE68A 70%, #E5B842 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.35);
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 68px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad-gold-btn);
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px var(--gold-glow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  background: var(--grad-gold-btn-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.75);
  color: #000;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: var(--backdrop-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 16px 34px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ── Metrics Strip ── */
.metrics-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 980px;
}

.metric-box {
  background: rgba(14, 18, 30, 0.68);
  backdrop-filter: var(--backdrop-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.16);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 26px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.metric-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 20%;
  right: 20%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-bright), transparent);
}

.metric-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.2);
}

.metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.metric-lbl {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: ALTERNATING PILLAR ROWS
   ========================================================================== */

.feat-wrap {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 90px 24px 50px;
}

.section-intro-band {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 75px;
}

.kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.3);
}

.sec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.feat-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 65px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 110px;
}

.feat-row.rev {
  direction: rtl;
}

.feat-row.rev > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

@media(max-width: 900px) {
  .feat-row, .feat-row.rev {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    direction: ltr;
  }
}

.feat-txt {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.feat-txt .tag {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.35);
  border-radius: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.15);
}

.feat-txt h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.feat-txt > p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.feat-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px 24px;
}

@media(max-width: 560px) {
  .feat-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.feat-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.feat-list li::before {
  content: "✦";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold-glow);
}

.know-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.35);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.know-btn .arw {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.know-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.6);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.know-btn:hover .arw {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Feature Frame Box (Visual telemetry preview) */
.feat-frame-box {
  background: rgba(14, 18, 30, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: var(--backdrop-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.18);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 44px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feat-frame-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.feat-frame-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.2);
}

.feat-chip {
  background: rgba(19, 24, 40, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.2);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.feat-chip .ci {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
}

.feat-chip .ct b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

.feat-chip .ct span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: SUB-SERVICES BENTO GRID
   ========================================================================== */

.pill-sec {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 40px auto 110px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.pill-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.pill-card {
  background: rgba(14, 18, 30, 0.68);
  backdrop-filter: var(--backdrop-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.15);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 32px 26px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.pill-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-gold-btn);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.pill-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.45);
  background: rgba(20, 26, 44, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.2);
}

.pill-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

.pill-card .pi {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.pill-card:hover .pi {
  background: var(--grad-gold-btn);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #000;
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.5);
}

.pill-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.pill-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: CONTACT CTA BANNER (EXECUTIVE COMMAND CENTER)
   ========================================================================== */

.svc-cta {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 90px auto 130px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.svc-cta-in {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.96), rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.98));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.4);
  border-radius: 36px;
  padding: 68px 44px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 45px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
}

/* Radiant gold spotlight behind CTA */
.svc-cta-in::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.svc-cta-in h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 40%, var(--gold-bright) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.svc-cta-in p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 38px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.svc-cta-in .row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT COMPANY & FOUNDER SECTION (#about-section)
   ========================================================================== */

.about-sec {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 100px 24px 60px;
  position: relative;
}

/* ── Founder Master Quote Card ── */
.founder-quote-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.95), rgba(12, 15, 24, 0.9));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.4);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 56px 48px;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.founder-quote-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 20%;
  right: 20%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-bright), transparent);
}

.founder-quote-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  left: 30%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 180%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.14), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.quote-glyph {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: -16px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--gold-glow);
  user-select: none;
}

.founder-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.founder-attribution {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.founder-avatar-badge {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-bright));
  padding: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.5);
}

.founder-avatar-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #080a10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.founder-info {
  text-align: left;
}

.founder-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: block;
}

.founder-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.founder-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}

/* ── Founder Profile Showcase ── */
.founder-profile-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 38px;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.95), rgba(10, 13, 22, 0.95));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.35);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 38px 36px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-profile-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.founder-photo-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 280px;
  aspect-ratio: 900 / 1024;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
  background: #000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.founder-photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}

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

.founder-badge-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(8, 10, 16, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-profile-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
}

.founder-tag-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.founder-name-main {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.founder-role-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.founder-quote-banner {
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-bright);
  border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.founder-quote-banner p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

.founder-bio-text {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.founder-social-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .founder-profile-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 28px 18px;
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .founder-photo-box {
    max-width: 200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    aspect-ratio: 900 / 1024;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .founder-profile-details {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .founder-tag-kicker {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .founder-quote-banner {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-bright);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .founder-bio-text {
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .founder-social-pills {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ── Story Chapters Grid ── */
.story-chapters-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.story-card {
  background: rgba(14, 18, 30, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: var(--backdrop-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.18);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 38px 34px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.story-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 35px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.22);
}

.story-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.story-step-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.3);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.story-icon {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.story-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.story-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.story-card p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.story-highlight-tag {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Dual Engine Banner & Cards ── */
.dual-engine-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 26, 42, 0.9), rgba(10, 13, 22, 0.92));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.35);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.dual-engine-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.dual-engine-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

.engine-card {
  background: rgba(14, 18, 30, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.22);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.engine-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
}

.engine-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.engine-pill.b2b {
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.4);
}

.engine-pill.b2c {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  color: #38bdf8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
}

.engine-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.engine-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.engine-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.engine-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.engine-features li span.bullet {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RICH SITE FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer-rich {
  background: #040508;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.18);
  padding: 80px 24px 34px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand-col {
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.footer-brand-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-logo-badge {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4px;
}

.footer-logo-badge img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF, var(--gold-bright));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-col h5::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list a, .footer-links-list button.footer-link-btn {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, padding-left 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  text-align: left;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover, .footer-links-list button.footer-link-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-badge-item {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.footer-statutory-note {
  max-width: 800px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 14px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEGAL PAGES & LAYOUT (terms.html, privacy.html, disclaimer.html)
   ========================================================================== */

.legal-page-header {
  padding-top: 150px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}

.legal-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.35);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.legal-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, var(--gold-bright) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.legal-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.legal-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.legal-meta-item strong {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.legal-actions-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.legal-body-wrap {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto 100px;
  padding-inline: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.legal-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  background: rgba(14, 18, 30, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: var(--backdrop-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
}

.legal-sidebar h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.legal-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.legal-toc-link {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: block;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.legal-toc-link:hover, .legal-toc-link.active {
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.legal-content-card {
  background: rgba(14, 18, 30, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: var(--backdrop-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.2);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 48px 42px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.legal-section-block {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}

.legal-section-block:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.legal-section-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.legal-section-block h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.legal-section-block h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-top: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.legal-section-block p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.legal-highlight-box {
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-bright);
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.legal-highlight-box p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}

.grievance-officer-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 26, 42, 0.95), rgba(12, 16, 26, 0.95));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.4);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.grievance-officer-card h4 {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.grievance-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.grievance-table td {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.grievance-table td:first-child {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  width: 35%;
}

.grievance-table td:last-child {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.grievance-table a {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.grievance-table a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLASSMORPHIC DETAIL MODAL
   ========================================================================== */

.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(4, 5, 8, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

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

.glass-modal-card {
  background: rgba(14, 18, 30, 0.96);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.45);
  border-radius: 30px;
  max-width: 820px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 88vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 48px 42px 42px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 50px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.3);
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--gold-primary) transparent;
}

.modal-overlay.active .glass-modal-card {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: sticky;
  top: -8px;
  float: right;
  margin: -8px -8px 12px 12px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.45);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #000;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.7);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO BANNERS & DEDICATED PAGE SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.page-hero-sec {
  padding-top: 160px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, #FDE68A 70%, var(--gold-bright) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.page-hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ── Contact Page Grid & Form ── */
.contact-page-wrap {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto 100px;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}

.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-channels-card {
  background: rgba(14, 18, 30, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: var(--backdrop-blur);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.contact-item-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-item-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.contact-item-box:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-item-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-item-info h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-item-info p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-item-info a {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-item-info a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.95), rgba(10, 13, 22, 0.95));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.35);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 44px 38px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.15);
}

.form-group-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: left;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(8, 10, 16, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.25);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(229, 184, 66, 0.3);
  background: rgba(14, 18, 28, 0.95);
}

.form-select option {
  background: #080a10;
  color: #fff;
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE OPTIMIZATIONS ("mobile la pakka va erukanum")
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-menu { display: none !important; }
  .nav-phone-link { display: none !important; }
  .nav-cta-btn { display: none !important; }
  .mobile-menu-btn { display: flex !important; }
  .story-chapters-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dual-engine-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-layout-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .legal-body-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .legal-sidebar { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Prevent horizontal shifts and ensure high performance */
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
  }

  /* Disable heavy background blur and morph animations on mobile for butter-smooth 60fps scrolling */
  .morph-orb {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .ambient-logo-watermark {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Compact Navbar */
  header.top-nav {
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
  }
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }
  .logo-badge {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    top: 64px;
    height: calc(100vh - 64px);
    height: calc(100dvh - 64px);
    padding: 18px 16px 40px;
  }

  /* Page Headers & Hero */
  .page-hero-sec {
    padding-top: 110px !important;
    padding-bottom: 30px !important;
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
  }
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 110px !important;
    padding-bottom: 50px !important;
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 7.5vw, 3.2rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .hero-ctas {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero-ctas .btn-primary,
  .hero-ctas .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .metrics-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }

  /* Service & Feat Rows */
  .feat-wrap {
    padding-top: 40px !important;
    padding-bottom: 30px !important;
  }
  .feat-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .feat-row.rev {
    direction: ltr;
  }
  .feat-frame-box {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .pill-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  /* Founder Profile Card Mobile Perfection */
  .about-sec {
    padding-top: 30px !important;
    padding-bottom: 30px !important;
  }
  .founder-profile-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 28px 18px !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .founder-photo-box {
    max-width: 190px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 8px !important;
    aspect-ratio: 900 / 1024 !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }
  .founder-profile-details {
    text-align: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .founder-tag-kicker {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .founder-name-main {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
  }
  .founder-role-title {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .founder-quote-banner {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-bright);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .founder-quote-banner p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .founder-bio-text {
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .founder-social-pills {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .founder-social-pills .btn-primary,
  .founder-social-pills .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .story-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .dual-engine-banner {
    padding: 28px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .engine-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  /* Contact & CTA */
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 28px 18px;
  }
  .form-group-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .svc-cta-in {
    padding: 32px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .svc-cta-in .row {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .svc-cta-in .row .btn-primary,
  .svc-cta-in .row .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .legal-content-card {
    padding: 24px 16px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .glass-modal-card {
    padding: 24px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .footer-social-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .btn-primary,
  .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}