/* ==========================================================================
   KRE8MIND — CLARITY BY DESIGN
   Complete Design System & Core Stylesheet
   Strict Rules:
   1. Typography: Geist 400 (Regular) & 500 (Medium) ONLY — NO BOLD / SEMIBOLD
   2. Shapes: STRICTLY ZERO BORDER-RADIUS (0px) & ZERO BOX-SHADOWS
   3. Accent: Minimal #6C3BFF accents with crisp black & white editorial layout
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand & Core Palette */
  --bg-primary: #ffffff;
  --bg-secondary: #fafafa;
  --bg-surface: #f4f4f5;
  --bg-card: #f8f8fa;
  
  --text-primary: #0a0a0a;
  --text-secondary: #52525b;
  --text-muted: #71717a;
  --text-faded: #a1a1aa;
  
  --brand-purple: #6C3BFF;
  --brand-purple-subtle: rgba(108, 59, 255, 0.08);
  --brand-purple-border: rgba(108, 59, 255, 0.35);
  
  --border-light: #e4e4e7;
  --border-subtle: #eaeaea;
  --border-dark: #0a0a0a;
  
  /* Strict Typography Tokens */
  --font-sans: 'Geist', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Geist', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  --fw-regular: 400;
  --fw-medium: 500;
  
  /* STRICTLY 0px BORDER RADIUS & ZERO SHADOWS */
  --radius-none: 0px;
  --shadow-none: none;
  
  /* Layout Spacing */
  --max-width: 1440px;
  --content-padding: clamp(20px, 4vw, 56px);
  
  /* Framer-like Spring Transitions */
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.18s var(--ease-spring);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

/* Reset & Base */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

html {
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Lenis Smooth Momentum Scroll CSS Reset Rules
   ========================================================================== */
html.lenis,
html.lenis body {
  height: auto;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth {
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] {
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.lenis.lenis-stopped {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lenis.lenis-scrolling iframe,
.lenis.lenis-smooth iframe {
  pointer-events: none;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  background-position: center top;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection {
  background-color: var(--brand-purple);
  color: #ffffff;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 0;
}

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

button {
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMMON TAGS & SECTION HEADERS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.status-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--brand-purple);
  border-radius: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL STANDARDIZED SECTION HEADERS (Consistent Across All Sections)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header-row,
.solution-header-grid,
.das-section-header,
.flow-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  gap: 32px;
}

.section-title,
.solution-title,
.das-heading-sup,
.flow-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.6vw, 62px) !important;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em !important;
  line-height: 1.02 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}

.section-header-desc,
.solution-header-desc,
.das-header-subtext,
.flow-header-desc {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.2vw, 16.5px) !important;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular) !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  max-width: 440px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.heading-counter {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.4vw, 18px);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-left: 6px;
  top: -0.6em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .section-header-row,
  .solution-header-grid,
  .das-section-header,
  .flow-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBPAGE HERO (Projects, Journal)
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  width: 100%;
}

.subpage-hero-row {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 36px;
  width: 100%;
}

.subpage-hero-title {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.subpage-hero-subtext {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.25vw, 17.5px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 480px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: right;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.projects-section {
  padding: 40px 0 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .subpage-hero-section {
    padding-top: 105px;
    padding-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .subpage-hero-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .subpage-hero-subtext {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-top: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION / HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.header-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 16px var(--content-padding);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

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

/* Rectangular Rolling Buttons */
.btn-rolling {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-dark {
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-dark:hover,
.btn-rolling.btn-dark:hover,
.btn-hero:hover,
.btn-lets-talk:hover,
.mobile-cta:hover,
.inquiry-submit-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand-purple, #6C3BFF) !important;
  border-color: var(--brand-purple, #6C3BFF) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

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

.btn-full-width {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-text {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 18px;
  line-height: 18px;
}

.primary-text, .hover-text {
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.hover-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-rolling:hover .primary-text {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.btn-rolling:hover .hover-text {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 6px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-rolling:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 101;
}

.mobile-toggle .bar {
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: 136px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.services-hero-section {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--content-padding);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6.8vw, 92px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 0.98;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.6vw, 19px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 560px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.hero-ctas .btn-rolling,
.hero-ctas .btn-dark,
.site-header .btn-rolling {
  border-radius: 100px !important;
}

.btn-hero {
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
}

.btn-ghost-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.02);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-ghost-arrow .play-arrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-ghost-arrow:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

.btn-ghost-arrow:hover .play-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hero-socials {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--brand-purple);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   SHOWCASE CAROUSEL (Hero Moving Designs)
   ========================================================================== */
.showcase-carousel-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0 30px 0;
}

.showcase-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 0 var(--content-padding);
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.showcase-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.showcase-carousel-track:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.showcase-card {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(340px, 48vw, 700px);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.showcase-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.showcase-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.5;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background-color: #0d0d0d;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.showcase-card-inner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-spring);
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-card-inner img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.showcase-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.8) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.showcase-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.showcase-card-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Carousel Controls */
.carousel-controls {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 20px auto 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--content-padding);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
}

.carousel-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.carousel-indicators {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.carousel-indicators .indicator {
  width: 20px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  background-color: var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.carousel-indicators .indicator.active {
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  width: 32px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. CLIENT LOGOS MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */
.clients-section {
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.clients-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.clients-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

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

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 72px;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: marqueeContinuous 24s linear infinite;
}

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

@keyframes marqueeContinuous {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-33.333%, 0, 0);
  }
}

.client-logo-item {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 8px;
  opacity: 0.75;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), filter var(--transition-fast);
}

.client-logo-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.client-logo-img {
  max-height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 130px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Optimization for Client Logos Marquee */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .clients-section {
    padding: 28px 0;
  }

  .clients-header {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .clients-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  }

  .marquee-container {
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
  }

  .marquee-track {
    gap: 36px;
    animation: marqueeContinuous 18s linear infinite;
  }

  .client-logo-item {
    height: 30px;
    padding: 0 4px;
  }

  .client-logo-img {
    max-height: 21px;
    max-width: 90px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .clients-section {
    padding: 22px 0;
  }

  .clients-header {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .clients-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }

  .marquee-track {
    gap: 28px;
    animation: marqueeContinuous 16s linear infinite;
  }

  .client-logo-item {
    height: 26px;
    padding: 0 2px;
  }

  .client-logo-img {
    max-height: 18px;
    max-width: 78px;
  }
}

.client-brand-styled {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.logo-symbol-square {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.red-square {
  background-color: #ef4444;
}

.logo-brand-text {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
   ========================================================================== */
.solution-section {
  padding: 96px 0 110px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.section-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--content-padding);
}

.solution-header-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.solution-interactive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .solution-header-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .solution-interactive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

.solution-tabs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.solution-tab-item {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.solution-tab-item .tab-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.solution-tab-item .tab-title {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.3vw, 18px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faded);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.solution-tab-item .tab-accent-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scaleY(0);
  width: 3px;
  height: 24px;
  background-color: var(--brand-purple);
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.solution-tab-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

.solution-tab-item:hover .tab-title {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.solution-tab-item.active {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-color: var(--border-light);
}

.solution-tab-item.active .tab-number {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.solution-tab-item.active .tab-title {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.solution-tab-item.active .tab-accent-indicator {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scaleY(1);
}

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

.preview-card-frame {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.preview-card-content {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-spring), transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.preview-card-content.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.preview-image-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.5;
  background-color: #ededf2;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0 !important;
}

.preview-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0 !important;
}

.preview-card-footer {
  padding: 22px 26px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px !important;
}

.preview-caption {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. WHY KRE8MIND (Das Studio Editorial Statement & Pegged Stats)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-section {
  padding: 120px 0 110px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.why-section .das-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.why-manifesto-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.why-subheading {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 620px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.why-body-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.why-body-copy p {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.15vw, 16px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

/* Kre8mind Video Review Showcase */
.why-video-wrapper {
  margin-top: 36px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.why-video-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background-color: #0c0c0e;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.why-brand-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.why-stats-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
}

.why-stats-list {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.why-stat-item {
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  text-align: right;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-stat-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.why-stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}

.why-stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5.2vw, 76px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  
  .why-stats-col {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .why-stats-list {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .why-stat-item {
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .why-stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. PROJECTS SECTION (Exact Das Studio Layout Pattern)
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-section {
  padding: 120px 0 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.das-section-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  gap: 32px;
}

.das-heading-sup {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6.5vw, 84px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  line-height: 0.95;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.heading-counter {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.5vw, 20px);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-left: 6px;
  top: -0.6em;
}

.das-header-subtext {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.4vw, 18px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 380px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

/* 2-Column Grid on Desktop, Clean 1-Column on Tablet/Mobile */
.das-studio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .das-section-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .das-studio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

.das-card-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.das-card-anchor {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Image Container with Top-Left Tag & Center VIEW overlay */
.das-image-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 12;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.das-image-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring), filter 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
}

/* Category Tag on Top Left (Water-Drop / Frosted Liquid Glass) */
.das-category-tag.top-left,
.case-study-glass-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  color: #09090b;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.das-card-item:hover .das-category-tag.top-left {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

/* Center VIEW Button Overlay */
.das-view-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-spring), transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.das-view-badge {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* Hover Zoom + Blur + View Reveal */
.das-card-item:hover .das-image-container img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: blur(4px) brightness(0.92);
}

.das-card-item:hover .das-view-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.das-card-item:hover .das-image-container {
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Text Block: Duration Above + Title */
.das-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 16px 0 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  gap: 4px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.das-card-item:hover .das-text-block {
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.das-duration {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.das-card-heading {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Das Studio Bottom Row */
.das-projects-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 48px;
  gap: 24px;
}

.das-bottom-note {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.1vw, 15px);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  max-width: 480px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .das-projects-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-top: 36px;
  }

  .das-bottom-note {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }

  .das-projects-bottom .btn-rolling {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. FLOW PROCESS SECTION (Exact Das Studio Screenshot Pattern)
   ========================================================================== */
.flow-section {
  padding: 120px 0 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.flow-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  gap: 32px;
}

.flow-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(52px, 7vw, 96px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  line-height: 0.95;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.flow-header-desc {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.4vw, 18px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 380px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

/* Meta Bar Strip */
.flow-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.flow-meta-bar strong {
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* 4-Column Pipeline Grid */
.flow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.flow-column-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 420px;
  padding: 44px 32px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.flow-column-item:first-child {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.flow-column-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

/* Staggered Stepped-Down Vertical Alignment */
.flow-col-1 {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.flow-col-2 {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.flow-col-3 {
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.flow-col-4 {
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 44px;
}

/* Flow Motion Visual Boxes (4-Column Interactive Pipeline) */
.flow-motion-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.flow-box-index {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.flow-motion-canvas {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.flow-column-item:hover .flow-motion-canvas {
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

/* 01: Clarity Scan & Pulse */
.motion-scan-line {
  animation: scanOscillate 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scanOscillate {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(-11px);
    opacity: 0.2;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(11px);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.motion-inner-diamond {
  transform-origin: 22px 22px;
  animation: diamondMorph 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes diamondMorph {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: rotate(45deg) scale(0.9);
  }
  50% {
    transform: rotate(225deg) scale(1.1);
  }
}

.motion-focus-core {
  animation: coreGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes coreGlow {
  0% { transform: scale(0.85); transform-origin: 22px 22px; opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.3); transform-origin: 22px 22px; opacity: 1; }
}

/* 02: User Sonar & Orbiting Satellite */
.motion-sonar-ring.ring-1 {
  transform-origin: 22px 22px;
  animation: sonarPing 3s ease-out infinite;
}
.motion-sonar-ring.ring-2 {
  transform-origin: 22px 22px;
  animation: sonarPing 3s ease-out infinite 1s;
}
.motion-sonar-ring.ring-3 {
  transform-origin: 22px 22px;
  animation: sonarPing 3s ease-out infinite 2s;
}

@keyframes sonarPing {
  0% { transform: scale(0.4); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 0; }
}

.motion-orbit-group {
  transform-origin: 22px 22px;
  animation: radarSpin 6s linear infinite;
}

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

/* 03: Rethink Gyroscope & Pivot */
.motion-spin-outer {
  transform-origin: 22px 22px;
  animation: gyroSpinCw 6s linear infinite;
}

.motion-spin-inner {
  transform-origin: 22px 22px;
  animation: gyroSpinCcw 3.5s linear infinite;
}

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

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

/* 04: Building Modular Bars & Trend */
.motion-bar.bar-1 {
  transform-origin: 22px 35px;
  animation: barHeightPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.motion-bar.bar-2 {
  transform-origin: 22px 35px;
  animation: barHeightPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite 0.4s;
}
.motion-bar.bar-3 {
  transform-origin: 22px 35px;
  animation: barHeightPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s;
}

@keyframes barHeightPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(0.65); }
  50% { transform: scaleY(1.18); }
}

.motion-trend-dot {
  animation: trendAscend 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes trendAscend {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: translate(1px, -4px) scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
}

.flow-content-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.flow-step-title {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.flow-step-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .flow-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .flow-column-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .flow-column-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    min-height: 300px;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    padding: 36px 28px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .flow-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .flow-column-item {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 28px 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. HOW WE WORK (Exact User Mockup: Sticky Viewport & Vertical Card Pass-Through)
   ========================================================================== */
.how-we-work-sticky-section {
  position: relative;
  height: 420vh;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.how-work-sticky-viewport {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 60px 0 20px 0;
}

/* Top Metadata Row */
.sticky-top-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Giant Readable Background Typography */
.giant-cinematic-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 55%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.giant-cinematic-text {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 9.5vw, 130px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 0.9;
  color: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.14);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Centered Vertical Stage for Cards */
.vertical-cards-stage {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vertical-cards-reel {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 120px;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 70vh, 0);
  pointer-events: auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

/* Mockup Process Card */
.work-long-card {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.long-card-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.long-card-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: #f7f7f9;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
}

.long-card-phase {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.long-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.long-card-body {
  padding: 40px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.long-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.long-card-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .how-we-work-sticky-section {
    height: 380vh;
  }

  .how-work-sticky-viewport {
    padding: 36px 0 20px 0;
  }

  .giant-cinematic-bg {
    top: 50%;
  }

  .giant-cinematic-text {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 12vw, 68px);
  }

  .vertical-cards-reel {
    max-width: 100%;
    gap: 90px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .long-card-body {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
}

.long-card-deliverables {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.deliv-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background-color: #f1f1f3;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
}

.long-card-visual {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: #f1f1f3;
}

.visual-line-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.visual-arrow {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .how-we-work-sticky-section {
    height: auto;
  }
  .how-work-sticky-viewport {
    position: static;
    height: auto;
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .vertical-cards-stage {
    position: static;
    height: auto;
  }
  .vertical-cards-reel {
    transform: none !important;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .mockup-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS / CLIENT STORIES (Interactive Master-Detail Layout + Mobile Accordion)
   ========================================================================== */
.client-stories-section {
  padding: 120px 0 110px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.stories-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  gap: 32px;
}

.stories-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 84px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  line-height: 0.95;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.stories-sub-desc {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.35vw, 18px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 440px;
  text-align: right;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.stories-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 96px);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.stories-client-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stories-client-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
}

.story-client-card {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.story-client-card:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.story-client-card.extra-story.is-folded {
  display: none;
}

.story-client-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 14px;
  background: transparent;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.38;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.story-client-card.active .story-client-header {
  opacity: 1;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

.story-client-header:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.client-avatar-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background-color: #18181b;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.client-avatar-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center center !important;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  transition: filter var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.story-client-card.active .client-avatar-img,
.story-client-header:hover .client-avatar-img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.client-meta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.client-name {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.client-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.mobile-accordion-arrow {
  display: none;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.story-mobile-dropdown {
  display: none;
}

/* View More Button */
.stories-toggle-wrap {
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.btn-stories-view-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-stories-view-more:hover {
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Right Column Quote */
.stories-quote-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.story-quote-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.story-quote-item {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-spring), transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.story-quote-item.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.story-big-quote {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.35vw, 21px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular, 400);
  line-height: 1.65;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  max-width: 620px;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

/* Tablet & Laptop Quote Optimization */
@media (max-width: 1200px) and (min-width: 961px) {
  .stories-content-grid {
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .story-big-quote {
    font-size: 17.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness & Accordion Dropdown */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .stories-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .stories-sub-desc {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  .stories-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .stories-quote-col {
    display: none; /* Quote shown inline inside mobile accordion */
  }

  .mobile-accordion-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.2s ease;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .story-client-card {
    cursor: pointer;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  }

  .story-client-header {
    width: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  }

  .story-client-card.active .story-client-header {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  }

  .story-client-card.active .client-avatar-img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) !important;
  }

  .story-client-card.active .mobile-accordion-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--brand-purple, #6C3BFF);
  }

  .story-mobile-dropdown {
    display: none;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .story-client-card.active .story-mobile-dropdown {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 0 16px 22px 16px;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    animation: storyQuoteReveal 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes storyQuoteReveal {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(-6px);
    }
    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }

  .story-mobile-quote {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--brand-purple, #6C3BFF);
    padding-left: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. SERVICES SHOWCASE CAROUSEL & CATEGORY SWITCHER
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 40px 0 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 961px) {
  .services-section {
    padding: 20px 0 28px 0;
  }

  .services-section .services-tabs-nav {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .services-section .services-carousel-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .services-section .services-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    width: max-content;
    overflow: visible;
    scroll-snap-type: none;
    will-change: transform;
    gap: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    padding-right: 64px;
  }

  .services-section .service-showcase-slide {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(720px, 76vw, 1060px);
    scroll-snap-align: none;
    margin-right: 0;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    padding: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 38px);
    gap: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  }
}



/* Centered Tab Switcher */
.services-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.service-tab-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.service-tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Service Tab Panels */
.service-tab-panel {
  display: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.service-tab-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

/* Drag & Snap Carousel Container */
.services-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  cursor: grab;
}

.services-carousel-wrapper.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  user-select: none;
}

.services-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.services-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* Individual Showcase Carousel Slide - Enclosed Box */
.service-showcase-slide {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(680px, 78vw, 1040px);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
  padding: 48px;
  margin-right: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.service-showcase-slide:last-child {
  margin-right: 0;
}

/* Left Content */
.service-card-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 54px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.service-card-pitch {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.35vw, 19px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: clamp(14.5px, 1.15vw, 16px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

/* Addon Option Boxes (Add Development / Extra Screens) */
.service-addon-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.service-addon-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 100px !important;
}

.service-addon-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.service-addon-label {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.service-addon-price {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Minimalist Toggle Switch */
.addon-switch {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 36px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.addon-switch input {
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.addon-slider {
  position: absolute;
  cursor: pointer;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: #d1d1d6;
  transition: 0.25s;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
}

.addon-slider:before {
  position: absolute;
  content: "";
  height: 14px;
  width: 14px;
  left: 3px;
  bottom: 3px;
  background-color: white;
  transition: 0.25s;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
}

.addon-switch input:checked + .addon-slider {
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.addon-switch input:checked + .addon-slider:before {
  transform: translateX(16px);
}

.service-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
  list-style: none;
}

.service-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.service-feature-icon {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Right Price Card & Action */
.service-card-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.service-purple-card {
  background-color: var(--brand-purple);
  background-image: url('../assets/SERVICE CARD BG.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 36px 32px 30px 32px;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 230px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  margin-bottom: 24px; /* Distinct space between purple card and button */
}

.purple-card-top-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.purple-card-mid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.purple-card-service-name {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.purple-card-price {
  font-size: clamp(42px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.purple-card-price.price-text {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.purple-card-note {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-top: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.btn-send-request {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-send-request:hover {
  background-color: #1f1f1f;
}

.service-card-prompt {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.service-card-prompt a {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .service-showcase-slide {
    flex: 0 0 88vw;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    padding: 32px;
    margin-right: 24px;
  }

  .service-card-right {
    margin-left: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY EDITORIAL JOURNAL GRID (Framer Magazine Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.journal-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 48px 36px;
  padding: 60px 0 100px 0;
}

.journal-article-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.journal-article-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.journal-cover-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.5;
  background-color: #0c0c0e;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.journal-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring), filter 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.journal-article-card:hover .journal-cover-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.journal-badge-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 5;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background-color: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.journal-card-content {
  padding: 28px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
}

.journal-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.journal-card-title {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.6vw, 22px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.journal-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .journal-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    padding: 40px 0 80px 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   KRE8MIND PLANS SECTION (SaaS Premium 2-Column Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.plans-section {
  padding: 120px 0 110px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.plans-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.plan-premium-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.plan-premium-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.plan-card-header-banner {
  width: calc(100% + 80px);
  margin: -48px -40px 32px -40px;
  height: 128px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: #0b0914;
}

.plan-card-header-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

.plan-card-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.plan-card-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.5vw, 36px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.plan-card-pitch {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.plan-card-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.plan-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.plan-what-you-get-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.plan-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.plan-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.plan-card-bottom {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-plan-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-plan-action:hover {
  background-color: #222222;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .plans-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. PROCESS SECTION (4 Steps)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.process-card {
  padding: 32px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.process-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.process-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--brand-purple);
}

.process-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.process-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. PRICING SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pricing-card {
  padding: 40px 36px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-featured {
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.pricing-accent-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--brand-purple);
}

.pricing-badge-featured {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  background-color: var(--brand-purple);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.pricing-tier-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.pricing-tier-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.pricing-tier-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pricing-price-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.price-value {
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.price-cycle {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.pricing-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.pricing-features-list li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.check-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--brand-purple);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. YOU'LL LIKE WORKING WITH US IF (4-Column Pipeline + Motion Elements)
   ========================================================================== */
.flow-section {
  padding: 110px 0 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.flow-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.flow-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 58px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.flow-header-desc {
  font-size: clamp(14.5px, 1.2vw, 16.5px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0;
}

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

.flow-column-item {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.flow-column-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.flow-motion-box {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.flow-box-index {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.flow-motion-canvas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Continuous SVG Micro-Animations */
.motion-scan-line {
  animation: scanOscillate 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes scanOscillate {
  0% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(10px); }
}

.motion-inner-diamond {
  transform-origin: 22px 22px;
  animation: diamondMorph 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes diamondMorph {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: rotate(225deg) scale(0.85); }
}

.motion-sonar-ring.ring-2 {
  animation: sonarPing 2.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) infinite;
  transform-origin: 22px 22px;
}
.motion-sonar-ring.ring-3 {
  animation: sonarPing 2.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) infinite 0.9s;
  transform-origin: 22px 22px;
}
@keyframes sonarPing {
  0% { transform: scale(0.6); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0; }
}

.motion-orbit-group {
  transform-origin: 22px 22px;
  animation: radarSpin 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes radarSpin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.motion-spin-outer {
  transform-origin: 22px 22px;
  animation: gyroSpinCw 8s linear infinite;
}
.motion-spin-inner {
  transform-origin: 22px 22px;
  animation: gyroSpinCcw 5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gyroSpinCw {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes gyroSpinCcw {
  from { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

.motion-bar.bar-1 { animation: barHeightPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: bottom; }
.motion-bar.bar-2 { animation: barHeightPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite 0.4s; transform-origin: bottom; }
.motion-bar.bar-3 { animation: barHeightPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s; transform-origin: bottom; }
@keyframes barHeightPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); }
  50% { transform: scaleY(0.6); }
}

.flow-content-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.flow-step-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.flow-step-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE STICKY STACKING CARDS (Deck Motion on Scroll)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .flow-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .flow-column-item {
    position: sticky;
    top: 80px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .flow-col-1 { top: 76px; z-index: 1; }
  .flow-col-2 { top: 92px; z-index: 2; }
  .flow-col-3 { top: 108px; z-index: 3; }
  .flow-col-4 { top: 124px; z-index: 4; }

  .process-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .process-card {
    position: sticky;
    top: 80px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 -3px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }

  .process-card:nth-child(1) { top: 76px; z-index: 1; }
  .process-card:nth-child(2) { top: 92px; z-index: 2; }
  .process-card:nth-child(3) { top: 108px; z-index: 3; }
  .process-card:nth-child(4) { top: 124px; z-index: 4; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6.5 AUTO-SWEEP BEFORE & AFTER TRANSFORMATION INFINITE CONVEYOR
   ========================================================================== */
.sweep-section {
  padding: 100px 0 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.infinite-transform-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(400px, 48vw, 640px);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: none;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

/* Layer Tracks */
.transform-track-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.layer-before-track {
  z-index: 1;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 50% 0, 50% 100%, 0 100%);
  -webkit-clip-path: polygon(0 0, 50% 0, 50% 100%, 0 100%);
}

.layer-after-track {
  z-index: 2;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 50% 100%);
  -webkit-clip-path: polygon(50% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 50% 100%);
}

/* Infinite Scrolling Conveyor Track - Moving to the RIGHT */
.transform-infinite-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  width: max-content;
  padding: 0 24px;
  animation: transformInfiniteLoopRight 68s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}


/* Left-to-Right Animation: Before cards enter from left, cross center line to reveal After, exit right */
@keyframes transformInfiniteLoopRight {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(calc(-50% - 18px), 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* Individual Card in Conveyor */
.transform-card-pair {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(440px, 48vw, 720px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.t-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(300px, 36vw, 480px);
  background: #fbfbfd;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.t-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}

.t-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.t-card-num {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.t-card-label {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Fixed Center Scanner Divider Line */
.transform-center-divider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-purple, #6C3BFF);
  z-index: 10;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(108, 59, 255, 0.7), 0 0 28px rgba(108, 59, 255, 0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.transform-scanner-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-purple, #6C3BFF);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(108, 59, 255, 0.35);
}

.scanner-node-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--brand-purple, #6C3BFF);
}

/* Fixed Pill Badges */
.transform-badge-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  z-index: 12;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.transform-badge-wrap.left-badge {
  left: 32px;
}

.transform-badge-wrap.right-badge {
  right: 32px;
}

.sweep-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.badge-before {
  background: rgba(15, 15, 20, 0.88);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.badge-after {
  background: var(--brand-purple, #6C3BFF);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(108, 59, 255, 0.45);
}

.sweep-laser-beam {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(108, 59, 255, 0.25) 20%, rgba(108, 59, 255, 0.85) 50%, rgba(108, 59, 255, 0.25) 80%, transparent);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sweep-section {
    padding: 50px 0 40px 0;
  }
  .infinite-transform-viewport {
    height: 240px;
  }
  .transform-infinite-track {
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
  .transform-card-pair {
    flex: 0 0 250px;
  }
  .t-card-img-wrap {
    height: 170px;
  }
  .transform-badge-wrap {
    top: 12px;
  }
  .transform-badge-wrap.left-badge {
    left: 12px;
  }
  .transform-badge-wrap.right-badge {
    right: 12px;
  }
  .sweep-pill-badge {
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 9.5px;
  }
  .transform-scanner-node {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }
  .scanner-node-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   9. FAQ SECTION (QUESTIONS, ANSWERED.)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 120px 0 110px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}


.faq-das-list {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-das-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-das-item.active {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-color: #09090b;
}

.faq-das-header {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  gap: 20px;
}

.faq-das-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.faq-das-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #09090b;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  background-color: #f4f4f5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-das-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.45vw, 21px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.faq-das-toggle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-das-icon {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), stroke 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-das-item.active .faq-das-toggle {
  background-color: #09090b;
  border-color: #09090b;
}

.faq-das-item.active .faq-das-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  stroke: #ffffff;
}

/* Silky Framer-Quality Smooth Height Animation */
.faq-das-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-das-item.active .faq-das-body {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  opacity: 1;
}

.faq-das-content {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 24px 0 76px;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding-bottom 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-das-item.active .faq-das-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
  padding-bottom: 28px;
}

.faq-das-content p {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.15vw, 16.5px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  max-width: 760px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-das-header {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  
  .faq-das-left {
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .faq-das-content {
    padding: 0 16px 20px 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. HIGH IMPACT CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner-section {
  padding: 80px 0 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.cta-banner-box {
  padding: 72px 48px;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.cta-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 500px;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-secondary-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-secondary-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL STANDARDIZED PILL RADIUS ARCHITECTURE (100px on all Buttons & Badges)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-secondary-outline,
.btn-rolling,
.btn-hero,
.btn-ghost-arrow,
.btn-send-request,
.btn-plan-action,
.btn-stories-view-more,
.btn-white,
.btn-outline,
.btn-studio,
.mobile-cta,
.inquiry-submit-btn,
.service-tab-btn,
.das-view-badge,
.das-category-tag,
.case-study-glass-tag,
.case-study-water-badge,
.journal-water-badge {
  border-radius: 100px !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY EDITORIAL SCROLL PROGRESS BAR (Zero Overhead, Pure Elegance)
   ========================================================================== */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #6C3BFF 60%, #9D7BFF 100%);
  transform-origin: 0% 50%;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  z-index: 99999;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY EDITORIAL SCROLL REVEALS (Zero AI Glitter, Pure Studio Precision)
   ========================================================================== */
.luxury-reveal,
.framer-reveal,
.hero-title,
.hero-subtitle,
.hero-ctas,
.solution-header-grid,
.solution-interactive-grid,
.flow-header-row,
.flow-column-item,
.plan-premium-card,
.cta-banner-box {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  filter: blur(8px);
  transition: 
    opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    filter 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
}

.is-revealed,
.framer-reveal.is-revealed,
.luxury-reveal.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  filter: blur(0px) !important;
}

.das-section-header,
.das-card-item,
.journal-article-card {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

/* Luxury Card Lift & Media Tactile Depth */
.das-card-item .das-image-container img,
.showcase-card-inner img,
.preview-card-frame img {
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.6s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.das-card-item:hover .das-image-container img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Sibling Staggering (Natural Editorial Rhythm) */
.flow-grid .flow-column-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.flow-grid .flow-column-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.14s; }
.flow-grid .flow-column-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.23s; }
.flow-grid .flow-column-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }

.das-studio-grid .das-card-item:nth-child(odd) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.das-studio-grid .das-card-item:nth-child(even) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }

.journal-editorial-grid .journal-article-card:nth-child(odd) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.journal-editorial-grid .journal-article-card:nth-child(even) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }

.plans-grid .plan-premium-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.plans-grid .plan-premium-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .luxury-reveal,
  .solution-header-grid,
  .solution-interactive-grid,
  .flow-header-row,
  .flow-column-item,
  .plan-premium-card,
  .cta-banner-box {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
  .scroll-progress-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REFINED 12px CARD CORNERS ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================================================== */
.showcase-card,
.das-card-item,
.das-image-container,
.preview-card-frame,
.journal-article-card,
.journal-cover-frame,
.journal-empty-box,
.service-showcase-slide,
.service-purple-card,
.service-card-item,
.service-image-container,
.plan-premium-card,
.pricing-card,
.story-client-card,
.cta-banner-box,
.inquiry-modal-box,
.case-study-modal-container,
.case-study-slice-card {
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.das-image-container img,
.showcase-card-inner img,
.journal-cover-img,
.service-image-container img,
.case-study-slice-card img,
.case-study-slice-card video {
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 72px 0 36px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--content-padding);
}

.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: 44px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
}

.footer-nav a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-socials a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .philosophy-grid,
  .das-projects-grid,
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .das-project-meta-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    row-gap: 8px;
  }
  
  .meta-center {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    order: 3;
  }
  
  .meta-right {
    order: 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links,
  .hero-socials,
  .header-actions .btn-rolling {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu {
    display: block;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  }

  .mobile-menu.open {
    max-height: 380px;
  }

  .mobile-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px var(--content-padding);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .mobile-link {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 6px 0;
  }

  .mobile-cta {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-top: 8px;
    border-radius: 100px !important;
    text-align: center;
  }

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

  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 100px;
  }

  .section-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

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

  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cta-buttons .btn-rolling {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-top,
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CUSTOM FLUID CIRCULAR PRECISION CURSOR (Modern Minimalist Magnetic Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (pointer: fine) {
  body {
    cursor: default;
  }

  .kre8mind-cursor-dot,
  .kre8mind-square-cursor-dot {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: #09090b;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 999999;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.1s ease-out;
  }

  .kre8mind-cursor-follower,
  .kre8mind-square-cursor-follower {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.35);
    background-color: transparent;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 999998;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: width 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                height 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                border-color 0.2s ease, 
                background-color 0.2s ease, 
                opacity 0.2s ease,
                backdrop-filter 0.2s ease;
  }

  .kre8mind-cursor-dot.active,
  .kre8mind-square-cursor-dot.active,
  .kre8mind-cursor-follower.active,
  .kre8mind-square-cursor-follower.active {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Interactive Elements Hover Expansion (Soft Purple Tinted Halo) */
  .kre8mind-cursor-follower.is-hovering,
  .kre8mind-square-cursor-follower.is-hovering {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-color: rgba(108, 59, 255, 0.5);
    background-color: rgba(108, 59, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  }

  /* Project Showcase Cards Hover (Frosted Liquid Orb) */
  .kre8mind-cursor-follower.is-viewing,
  .kre8mind-square-cursor-follower.is-viewing {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-color: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.5);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }

  /* Cursor Click Compression */
  .kre8mind-cursor-follower.is-clicking,
  .kre8mind-square-cursor-follower.is-clicking {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-color: #09090b;
    background-color: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.15);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CASE STUDY MODAL VIEWER (Behance / Das Studio Continuous Slice Presentation)
   ========================================================================== */
.case-study-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 99998;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.case-study-modal-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.case-study-modal-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.case-study-modal-backdrop.open .case-study-modal-container {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Sticky Header Bar inside Case Study Viewer */
.case-study-topbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  padding: 18px 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.case-study-topbar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.case-study-water-badge {
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.12);
  color: #09090b;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
}

.case-study-topbar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #09090b;
  margin: 0;
}

.case-study-topbar-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.case-study-share-btn {
  background: #f4f4f5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  color: #09090b;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-radius: 100px !important;
}

.case-study-share-btn:hover {
  background: #09090b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #09090b;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.case-study-share-btn.copied {
  background: #f4f4f5;
  color: #09090b;
  border-color: #09090b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.case-study-share-btn.copied svg {
  stroke: #09090b;
}

.case-study-share-btn svg {
  transition: stroke 0.2s ease;
}

.case-study-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  color: #09090b;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
}

.case-study-close-btn:hover {
  background: #09090b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #09090b;
}

/* Case Study Body Content */
.case-study-body {
  padding: 50px 60px 80px 60px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 48px;
}

.case-study-hero-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  padding-bottom: 36px;
}

.case-study-hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #09090b;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.case-study-summary-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #52525b);
  margin: 0;
}

.case-study-meta-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.case-study-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.case-study-meta-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted, #71717a);
}

.case-study-meta-value {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #09090b;
}

/* Live Project Links & Topline Badges */
.case-study-hero-topline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.case-study-category-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #52525b);
  background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.case-study-sidebar-live-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #09090b;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.case-study-sidebar-live-link:hover {
  text-decoration-color: #09090b;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Slices continuous feed */
.case-study-slices-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  width: 100%;
}

.case-study-slice-card {
  width: 100%;
  background: #f4f4f5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  position: relative;
}

.case-study-slice-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0 !important;
}

.case-study-slice-card video {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0 !important;
}

.case-study-slice-card img:only-child,
.case-study-slice-card video:only-child {
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.case-study-slice-caption {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #52525b);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Case Study Bottom Conversion Bar */
.case-study-cta-box {
  background: #09090b;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 56px 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.case-study-cta-left h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.case-study-cta-left p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin: 0;
}

.case-study-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.case-study-cta-btns .btn-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #09090b;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: 1px solid #ffffff;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.case-study-cta-btns .btn-white:hover {
  background: #f4f4f5;
  border-color: #f4f4f5;
  color: #09090b;
  opacity: 1;
}

.case-study-cta-btns .btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.case-study-cta-btns .btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .case-study-body {
    padding: 30px 20px 60px 20px;
  }
  .case-study-topbar {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .case-study-topbar-left {
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .case-study-water-badge,
  #cs-viewer-category {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .case-study-topbar-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .case-study-hero-meta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .case-study-cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }
  .case-study-cta-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .case-study-cta-btns a,
  .case-study-cta-btns button {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   JOURNAL & EDITORIAL INSIGHTS (Luxury Minimal Swiss Grid & Liquid Badges)
   ========================================================================== */
.journal-section {
  padding: 40px 0 100px 0;
}

.journal-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 48px 36px;
}

.journal-article-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.25s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journal-article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.3);
}

.journal-card-anchor {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.journal-cover-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #f4f4f5;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journal-cover-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}

.journal-article-card:hover .journal-cover-frame img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Journal Liquid Frosted Glass Badge */
.journal-badge-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  color: #09090b;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.journal-article-card:hover .journal-badge-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.journal-card-content {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.journal-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted, #71717a);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.journal-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #09090b;
  margin: 0;
}

.journal-card-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #52525b);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Uncluttered Luxury "Journal Coming Soon" Empty State */
.journal-empty-state-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 40px 0 60px 0;
}

.journal-empty-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  padding: 80px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.journal-water-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.12);
  color: #09090b;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.journal-empty-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #09090b;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.journal-empty-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #52525b);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0;
}

.journal-empty-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .journal-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .journal-empty-box {
    padding: 50px 24px;
  }
  .journal-empty-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .journal-empty-actions a {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Journal Article Card Interactive States */
.journal-article-card {
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}

.journal-article-card:focus-visible {
  border-color: #09090b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.2);
}

.journal-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #09090b;
  margin-top: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
}

.journal-article-card:hover .journal-read-more {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.journal-read-more .arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
}

.journal-article-card:hover .journal-read-more .arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY EDITORIAL JOURNAL READER MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.journal-reader-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 99999;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.journal-reader-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.journal-reader-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 980px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.journal-reader-backdrop.open .journal-reader-container {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Scroll Progress Bar */
.journal-reader-progress {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: #09090b;
  width: 0%;
  z-index: 120;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
}

/* Sticky Topbar */
.journal-reader-topbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  padding: 16px 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.journal-reader-topbar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.journal-reader-back-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted, #71717a);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.journal-reader-back-btn:hover {
  color: #09090b;
}

.journal-reader-badge {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.12);
  color: #09090b;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.journal-reader-topbar-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.journal-reader-share-btn {
  background: #f4f4f5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  color: #09090b;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.journal-reader-share-btn:hover {
  background: #09090b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #09090b;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.journal-reader-share-btn.copied {
  background: #09090b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #09090b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.journal-reader-share-btn svg {
  transition: stroke 0.2s ease;
}

.journal-reader-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  color: #09090b;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.journal-reader-close-btn:hover {
  background: #09090b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #09090b;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Article Reader Main Container */
.journal-reader-body {
  padding: 56px 48px 80px 48px;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Article Hero Header */
.journal-reader-hero {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.journal-reader-topline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.journal-reader-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #09090b;
  background: #f4f4f5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.journal-reader-reading-time {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted, #71717a);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.journal-reader-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #09090b;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.journal-reader-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #52525b);
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.journal-reader-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  padding: 16px 0;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.journal-reader-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.journal-reader-author-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #09090b;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.journal-reader-author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.journal-reader-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #09090b;
}

.journal-reader-author-role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted, #71717a);
}

.journal-reader-date-stamp {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted, #71717a);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Article Hero Cover Media Frame */
.journal-reader-cover-frame {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #f4f4f5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 32px 0 44px 0;
}

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

/* Editorial Body Typography */
.journal-reader-content {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #27272a;
}

.journal-reader-content p {
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

.journal-reader-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #09090b;
  margin: 48px 0 18px 0;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
}

.journal-reader-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #09090b;
  margin: 36px 0 14px 0;
}

.journal-reader-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid #09090b;
  background: #f9f9fb;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #09090b;
  line-height: 1.65;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}

.journal-reader-content hr {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  margin: 48px 0;
}

.journal-reader-content b,
.journal-reader-content strong {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #09090b;
}

.journal-reader-content i,
.journal-reader-content em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #18181b;
}

.journal-reader-content ul,
.journal-reader-content ol {
  margin: 0 0 24px 24px;
  padding: 0;
}

.journal-reader-content li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* End of Essay Stamp & Social Share Tray */
.journal-reader-share-tray {
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.journal-share-tray-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.journal-share-tray-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #09090b;
}

.journal-share-tray-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted, #71717a);
}

.journal-share-tray-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.journal-social-share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #09090b;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.journal-social-share-btn:hover {
  background: #09090b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #09090b;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Studio Perspective Conversion Card */
.journal-reader-cta-card {
  margin-top: 48px;
  background: #09090b;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journal-reader-cta-left {
  max-width: 480px;
}

.journal-reader-cta-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.journal-reader-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.journal-reader-cta-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

.journal-reader-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.journal-reader-cta-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #09090b;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.journal-reader-cta-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #f4f4f5;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.journal-reader-cta-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.journal-reader-cta-btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Next / Related Article Card */
.journal-reader-next-box {
  margin-top: 48px;
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.journal-reader-next-box:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #09090b;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.journal-reader-next-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.journal-reader-next-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted, #71717a);
}

.journal-reader-next-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Geist', sans-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #09090b;
  margin: 0;
}

.journal-reader-next-arrow {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e4e4e7);
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.journal-reader-next-box:hover .journal-reader-next-arrow {
  background: #09090b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #09090b;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .journal-reader-topbar {
    padding: 14px 20px;
  }
  .journal-reader-body {
    padding: 36px 20px 60px 20px;
  }
  .journal-reader-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
  .journal-reader-content {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
  }
  .journal-reader-cta-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .journal-reader-cta-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .journal-reader-cta-btn-primary,
  .journal-reader-cta-btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .journal-reader-share-tray {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .journal-reader-next-box {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CUSTOM PRECISION FLUID CIRCULAR MAGNETIC CURSOR
   ========================================================================== */
.kre8mind-cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: #09090b;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.1s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.kre8mind-cursor-dot.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.kre8mind-cursor-follower {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.28);
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99998;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: width 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              height 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.25s ease,
              background-color 0.25s ease,
              opacity 0.25s ease,
              box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.kre8mind-cursor-follower.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Interactive Hover State (Pill Buttons, Links, Inputs) */
.kre8mind-cursor-follower.is-hovering {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.6);
  background-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
}

/* Card Viewing State (Project & Showcase Cards) */
.kre8mind-cursor-follower.is-viewing {
  width: 78px;
  height: 78px;
  background-color: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.88);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.kre8mind-cursor-follower.is-viewing::after {
  content: 'VIEW';
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Click Compression */
.kre8mind-cursor-follower.is-clicking {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.88) !important;
}

@media (pointer: coarse) {
  .kre8mind-cursor-dot,
  .kre8mind-cursor-follower {
    display: none !important;
  }
}