:root, .theme-noir {
    --bg-primary: #0A0A0B;
    --bg-secondary: #141416;
    --text-primary: #F5F5F3;
    --text-muted: #9A9A9F;
    --accent: #a50916ff;
    --accent-alt: #a50916ff;
    --border: #2A2A2E;
    --card-bg: rgba(20, 20, 22, 0.4);
    --card-shadow: none;
    --box-bg: #0D0D0E;
    --header-bg: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.86);
    --modal-overlay-bg: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.92);
    --portrait-bg: linear-gradient(160deg, #1c1c1f, #0a0a0b);
    --text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
    --mono-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    --p-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    --tint-base-r: 10;
    --tint-base-g: 10;
    --tint-base-b: 11;
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
  }

  .theme-canvas {
    --bg-primary: #F8F8F6;
    --bg-secondary: #FFFFFF;
    --text-primary: #111111;
    --text-muted: #555555;
    --accent: #a50916ff;
    --accent-alt: #a50916ff;
    --border: #D2D2CD;
    --card-bg: #FFFFFF;
    --card-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --box-bg: #F0F0EE;
    --header-bg: rgba(248, 248, 246, 0.86);
    --modal-overlay-bg: rgba(248, 248, 246, 0.92);
    --portrait-bg: linear-gradient(160deg, #e4e4e2, #f8f8f6);
    --text-shadow: none;
    --mono-shadow: none;
    --p-shadow: none;
    --tint-base-r: 248;
    --tint-base-g: 248;
    --tint-base-b: 246;
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
  }

  body, header, section, footer, div, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, p, span, a, input, button, select, blockquote, label {
    transition: background-color 1.2s var(--ease), 
                background 1.2s var(--ease),
                border-color 1.2s var(--ease), 
                color 1.2s var(--ease), 
                box-shadow 1.2s var(--ease),
                text-shadow 1.2s var(--ease);
  }

  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
  body{
    background:var(--bg-primary);
    color:var(--text-primary);
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }
  body.no-scroll{overflow:hidden;height:100vh;}
  h1,h2,h3,.display{font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.02;text-shadow:var(--text-shadow);}
  .mono{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.14em;color:var(--accent);font-weight:500;text-shadow:var(--mono-shadow);}
  p{text-shadow:var(--p-shadow);}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
  img,video{display:block;max-width:100%;}
  .wrap{max-width:1440px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 6vw;}
  ::selection{background:var(--accent);color:#0A0A0B;}
  a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent-alt);outline-offset:3px;}



  /* ---------- CUSTOM CURSOR ---------- */
  .cursor-core{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);
    z-index:9999;pointer-events:none;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);mix-blend-mode:difference;}
  .cursor-ring{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--accent);
    z-index:9998;pointer-events:none;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);transition:width .3s var(--ease),height .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease),opacity .3s var(--ease);opacity:0.7;}
  .cursor-ring.hover{width:64px;height:64px;border-color:var(--accent-alt);opacity:1;}
  body.cursor-active, body.cursor-active a, body.cursor-active button{cursor:none;}

  /* ---------- LOADER ---------- */
  #loader{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:10000;background:var(--bg-primary);
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;
    transition:clip-path 1.1s var(--ease), opacity .6s ease .5s;}
  #loader .loader-text{max-width:640px;padding:0 24px;overflow:hidden;}
  #loader .loader-text .line{font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif;font-weight:600;
    font-size:clamp(22px,3.6vw,40px);letter-spacing:-0.01em;overflow:hidden;}
  #loader .loader-text .line span{display:inline-block;transform:translateY(110%);
    transition:transform .9s var(--ease);}
  #loader.reveal .loader-text .line span{transform:translateY(0);}
  #loader .loader-meta{margin-top:34px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;}
  #loader .loader-bar{width:200px;height:1px;background:var(--border);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  #loader .loader-bar-fill{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:100%;width:0%;background:var(--accent);}
  #loader .loader-pct{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted);letter-spacing:0.08em;min-width:38px;}
  #loader.iris-out{clip-path:circle(0% at 50% 50%);opacity:1;}
  #loader.done{display:none;}

  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  header{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;padding:24px 6vw;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
    transition:background .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease), padding .4s var(--ease);border-bottom:1px solid transparent;}
  header.scrolled{background:var(--header-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);padding:16px 6vw;}
  .logo{font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:19px;letter-spacing:-0.01em;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none;}
  .logo span{color:var(--accent);}
  .site-logo-img{height:34px;width:auto;object-fit:contain;border-radius:6px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;}
  nav ul{list-style:none;display:flex;gap:36px;align-items:center;}
  nav a{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-muted);transition:color .3s var(--ease);}
  nav a:hover{color:var(--text-primary);}
  .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.01em;
    cursor:pointer;transition:transform .4s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);border:1px solid transparent;}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--accent);color:#0A0A0B;}
  .btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn-ghost{border-color:var(--border);color:var(--text-primary);}
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--accent);transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .magnetic{will-change:transform;}

  /* Theme Toggle Button Styles */
  .theme-toggle-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    outline: none;
  }
  .theme-toggle-btn .mode-label {
    transition: color 0.6s var(--ease), text-shadow 0.6s var(--ease);
  }
  .theme-toggle-btn .mode-slash {
    color: var(--border);
  }
  .theme-noir .theme-toggle-btn .mode-label.active-noir {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .theme-canvas .theme-toggle-btn .mode-label.active-canvas {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  /* ---------- LAYOUT / WORLD VISIBILITY ---------- */
  main{position:relative;z-index:2;}
  .opaque, .opaque.alt{background:transparent;}
  .portal{position:relative;height:38vh;min-height:260px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;}
  .portal .portal-label{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-muted);
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);
    text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);}
  .portal.in .portal-label{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero{position:relative;height:100svh;min-height:640px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding-top:120px;}
  .hero-content{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:0 6vw 96px;max-width:1000px;margin-top:auto;}
  .hero .eyebrow{margin-bottom:22px;display:block;}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,7vw,92px);margin-bottom:26px;text-shadow:0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);}
  .hero p{font-size:clamp(15px,1.6vw,19px);color:var(--text-muted);max-width:560px;margin-bottom:40px;}
  .hero-ctas{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .scroll-cue{position:absolute;bottom:32px;right:6vw;z-index:2;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:var(--text-muted);}
  .scroll-cue .line{width:1px;height:38px;background:var(--border);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .scroll-cue .line::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:-100%;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;background:var(--accent);animation:cueDrop 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;}
  @keyframes cueDrop{0%{top:-100%;}60%{top:100%;}100%{top:100%;}}

  /* ---------- REVEAL ---------- */
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}

  section{position:relative;}
  .section-pad{padding:110px 0;}
  .section-head{max-width:640px;margin-bottom:64px;}
  .section-head .mono{display:block;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,46px);}
  .section-head p{color:var(--text-muted);margin-top:16px;font-size:16px;max-width:520px;}

  /* ---------- NEW CINEMATIC NARRATIVE STYLES ---------- */
  .manifesto-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 120px 0;
  }
  .manifesto-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
  }
  .manifesto-content {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .manifesto-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: block;
  }
  .manifesto-heading {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 6vw, 76px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .manifesto-heading span {
    display: block;
  }
  .manifesto-body {
    font-size: clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 24px);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 720px;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  /* Fullscreen Showreel */
  .showreel-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .showreel-video-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .showreel-video-fullscreen {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.32) contrast(1.1) saturate(0.9);
  }
  .showreel-video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.95) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.2) 50%, rgba(10,10,11,0.9) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .showreel-overlay-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
  .showreel-eyebrow {
    color: var(--accent-alt);
    font-size: 11px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  }
  .showreel-overlay-heading {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 6.2vw, 84px);
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.02;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  }
  .showreel-overlay-desc {
    max-width: 600px;
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.6vw, 19px);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  }
  .scroll-continue-cue {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 48px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }
  .cue-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cue-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent);
    animation: cueDrop 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  /* Chapter Intro */
  .chapter-intro-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 100px 0;
  }
  .chapter-intro-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
  }
  .chapter-title-block {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .chapter-line-divider {
    width: 100px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    margin: 40px auto;
    transition: width 1s var(--ease);
  }
  .chapter-num {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--accent);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .chapter-title {
    font-size: clamp(56px, 11vw, 140px);
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 16px 0;
  }
  .chapter-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 30px);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  /* Editorial Transition */
  .editorial-transition-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 100px 0;
  }
  .transition-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1000px;
  }
  .transition-content {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .transition-title {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 76px);
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.02;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .transition-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 22px);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 24px auto 48px;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
  .transition-arrow {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--accent-alt);
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  /* Reveals and Line masks */
  .reveal-line {
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .reveal-line span {
    display: block;
    transform: translateY(110%);
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease);
  }
  .reveal-line.in span {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .animate-title {
    margin: 16px 0;
  }
  .animate-title .title-row {
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .animate-title .title-row span {
    display: block;
    transform: translateY(110%);
    transition: transform 1.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .animate-title.in .title-row span {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  @keyframes bounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(10px); }
  }

  .proof{padding:56px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
  .proof-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;}
  .proof-tag{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-muted);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:10px 18px;border-radius:2px;}

  .work-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:32px;}
  .work-card{position:relative;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .5s var(--ease);}
  .work-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);}
  .work-thumb{border-radius:4px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);}
  .work-card:nth-child(1){grid-column:span 4;}
  .work-card:nth-child(2){grid-column:span 2;}
  .work-card:nth-child(3){grid-column:span 2;}
  .work-card:nth-child(4){grid-column:span 4;}
  .work-thumb{aspect-ratio:16/10;width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
  .work-card:nth-child(3) .work-thumb{aspect-ratio:1/1;}
  .work-card:hover .work-thumb{transform:scale(1.03);}
  .work-meta{padding:22px 24px 26px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;}
  .work-tag{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:0.1em;color:var(--accent-alt);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;display:block;}
  .work-title{font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:19px;}
  .work-stat{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted);text-align:right;}

  .cap-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:36px 30px;}
  .cap-item{padding:0;transition:transform .4s var(--ease);}
  .cap-item:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);}
  .cap-icon{width:22px;height:22px;margin-bottom:22px;stroke:var(--accent);}
  .cap-item h4{font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:8px;}
  .cap-item p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);}

  .process-strip{display:flex;gap:28px;}
  .process-step{flex:1;padding:0;position:relative;}
  .process-step .pnum{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:56px;display:block;}
  .process-step h4{font-size:20px;margin-bottom:10px;}
  .process-step p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-muted);}
  .process-bar{position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;height:2px;background:var(--accent);width:0;transition:width 1s var(--ease);}
  .process-step.in .process-bar{width:100%;}

  .massive-heading {
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 8rem);
    line-height: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--text-primary) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin: 16px 0;
  }

  .founders-showcase-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 80px;
  }

  .founder-hero-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .founder-hero-card:nth-child(even) {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    direction: rtl; /* reverse visual order */
  }
  .founder-hero-card:nth-child(even) > * {
    direction: ltr; /* reset text direction */
  }

  .founder-hero-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  }
  .theme-canvas .founder-hero-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  }

  .founder-hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .founder-hero-card:nth-child(even) .founder-hero-visual {
    border-right: none;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  .founder-hero-portrait {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--border);
    background: var(--portrait-bg);
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.8s ease;
  }
  .founder-hero-portrait::after {
    content: attr(data-initials);
  }
  .founder-hero-card:hover .founder-hero-portrait {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }
  .founder-portrait-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
  }
  .founder-hero-card:hover .founder-portrait-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }

  /* ---------- NEW FOUNDERS EDITORIAL DESIGN ---------- */
  .founders-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 100px;
  }

  .founder-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
  }

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

  .founder-row .kicker {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  }

  .founder-row .headline {
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px);
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }

  .founder-row .narrative {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .founder-row .metadata {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .founder-row .metadata .name-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  }

  .founder-row .metadata .tags {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  }

  .founder-row .signature {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Image Container & Enhanced Animations */
  .image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                border-color 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  /* Reveal Unfold Animation */
  .reveal.in .image-wrapper {
    animation: imageUnfold 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  }

  /* Light Streak Shimmer Overlay */
  .image-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 70%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 50%,
      transparent 100%
    );
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: left 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .image-wrapper:hover::after {
    left: 160%;
  }

  .image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.05);
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.6s ease;
  }

  .image-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.025) rotate(0.5deg);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.28), 0 0 24px rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.18);
  }

  .image-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-0.5deg);
    filter: brightness(1.02) contrast(1.08);
  }

  .image-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--header-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    z-index: 4;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
  }

  .image-wrapper:hover .image-tag {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
  }

  .image-tag .name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }

  .image-tag .role {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  }

  @keyframes imageUnfold {
    0% {
      clip-path: inset(45% 0 45% 0);
      transform: scale(0.94) translateY(20px);
      opacity: 0;
    }
    100% {
      clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
      transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
      opacity: 1;
    }
  }

  .founder-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 100%);
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .theme-canvas .founder-hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 100%);
  }

  .founder-hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 48px 8%;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    z-index: 3;
  }

  .founder-hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    align-self: flex-start;
  }

  .founder-hero-name {
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }

  .founder-hero-quote {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 24px);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
  }
  .founder-hero-quote::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    left: -20px;
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-size: 80px;
    color: var(--border);
    opacity: 0.5;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .cta-band{padding:130px 0;text-align:center;}
  .cta-band h2{font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,58px);max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 36px;}
  .cta-band .btn{margin:0 auto;}

  footer{padding:80px 0 40px;}
  .footer-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;padding-bottom:64px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
  .footer-brand p{color:var(--text-muted);font-size:14px;margin-top:14px;max-width:260px;}
  .footer-col h5{font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.1em;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:18px;font-weight:500;}
  .footer-col a{display:block;font-size:14px;color:var(--text-primary);margin-bottom:12px;opacity:0.85;transition:opacity .3s;}
  .footer-col a:hover{opacity:1;color:var(--accent);}
  .footer-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-top:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;}
  .footer-bottom p{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-muted);}
  .footer-social{display:flex;gap:20px;}
  .footer-social a{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-muted);}
  .footer-social a:hover{color:var(--accent);}

  @media (max-width:1024px){
    .divisions{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .cap-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .process-strip{flex-direction:column;}
    .process-step{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
    .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .founder-hero-card, .founder-hero-card:nth-child(even) {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      direction: ltr;
    }
    .founder-hero-visual, .founder-hero-card:nth-child(even) .founder-hero-visual {
      border-right: none;
      border-left: none;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    }
    .founder-hero-portrait {
      font-size: 100px;
    }
    .massive-heading {
      font-size: clamp(3rem, 12vw, 4rem);
    }
  }
  @media (max-width:720px){
    nav ul.navlinks{display:none;}
    .work-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .work-card:nth-child(1),.work-card:nth-child(2),.work-card:nth-child(3),.work-card:nth-child(4){grid-column:span 2;}
    .cap-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}
    .section-pad{padding:80px 0;}
    .cursor-core,.cursor-ring,#cursor-trail{display:none;}
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    *{animation:none!important;}
    .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;}
    .portal .portal-label{opacity:1;transform:none;}
  }

  /* ---------- NEW CINEMATIC & DARK LUXURY STYLES ---------- */
  .grid-2 { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:48px; }
  .grid-3 { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:32px; }
  .grid-4 { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; }
  
  /* Showreel Hero */
  .showreel-hero { position:relative; height:100vh; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; overflow:hidden; }
  .showreel-video { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:brightness(0.35) contrast(1.1); z-index:1; }
  .showreel-overlay { position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(10,10,11,0.2) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.85) 90%); z-index:2; }
  .showreel-content { position:relative; z-index:3; text-align:center; max-width:960px; padding:0 24px; }
  .showreel-content h2 { font-size:clamp(40px,8vw,96px); font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:24px; line-height:0.95; }
  
  /* Editorial Cards */
  .editorial-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap:24px; margin-top:48px; }
  .editorial-card { border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--card-bg); box-shadow:var(--card-shadow); padding:48px 40px; transition:border-color .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between; height:340px; }
  .editorial-card:hover { border-color:var(--accent); transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(165,9,22,0.06); }
  .editorial-card h4 { font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:24px; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .editorial-card p { font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.6; }
  .editorial-card .card-action { font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent); margin-top:20px; display:inline-block; }

  /* Compact Sizing for Service for Scale */
  #media-expanded .editorial-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap:18px; margin-top:48px; }
  #media-expanded .editorial-card { padding:28px 24px; height:auto; min-height:200px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }

  /* 5 Columns x 2 Rows Compact Grid for Studio Services */
  .editorial-grid-5col { display:grid !important; grid-template-columns:repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; gap:14px !important; margin-top:48px; }
  .editorial-grid-5col .editorial-card { padding:22px 18px !important; height:auto !important; min-height:180px !important; }
  .editorial-grid-5col .editorial-card h4 { font-size:16.5px !important; margin-bottom:8px !important; line-height:1.25 !important; }
  .editorial-grid-5col .editorial-card p { font-size:12px !important; line-height:1.5 !important; }

  /* 10 Ways Bend Mobile Toggle */
  .bend-toggle-wrap {
    display: none;
  }

  @media (max-width: 767px) {
    .bend-toggle-wrap {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-top: 24px;
    }
    
    .editorial-grid-5col.collapsed .editorial-card:nth-child(n+4) {
      display: none !important;
    }
  }

  /* Featured Projects Cinematic Cards */
  .featured-project-grid { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:64px; margin-top:48px; }
  .featured-project-card { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr; gap:48px; border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--card-bg); box-shadow:var(--card-shadow); overflow:hidden; transition:border-color .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease); }
  .featured-project-card:hover { border-color:var(--accent); box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(165,9,22,0.05); }
  .project-visual { position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; border-right:1px solid var(--border); background:#0A0A0B; cursor:pointer; }
  .project-visual img, .project-visual video { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .8s var(--ease); }
  .featured-project-card:hover .project-visual img { transform:scale(1.03); }
  .project-visual-video { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:0; transition:opacity .5s ease; z-index:2; }
  .project-visual:hover .project-visual-video { opacity:1; }
  .project-info { padding:48px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between; }
  .project-info h3 { font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:28px; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .project-info p { color:var(--text-muted); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:24px; }
  .project-deliverables { display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:16px 0 24px; }
  .deliverable-tag { font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10px; border:1px solid var(--border); padding:6px 12px; color:var(--text-muted); text-transform:uppercase; }

  /* Interactive Timelines */
  .timeline-container { position:relative; padding-left:48px; margin:48px 0; }
  .timeline-bar { position:absolute; left:7px; top:0; bottom:0; width:1px; background:var(--border); }
  .timeline-fill { position:absolute; left:7px; top:0; width:1px; background:var(--accent); height:0; transition:height .8s var(--ease); }
  .timeline-node { position:relative; margin-bottom:48px; }
  .timeline-dot { position:absolute; left:-48px; top:6px; width:15px; height:15px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--bg-primary); border:2px solid var(--border); transition:border-color .4s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease); }
  .timeline-node.in .timeline-dot { border-color:var(--accent); background:var(--accent); }
  .timeline-meta { font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:6px; }
  .timeline-node h4 { font-size:20px; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .timeline-node p { color:var(--text-muted); font-size:14px; max-width:540px; }

  /* Before vs After Slider */
  .slider-section { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px; max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; }
  .slider-wrapper { position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--border); cursor:ew-resize; }
  .slider-img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; pointer-events:none; }
  .slider-img.concept { filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.6); }
  .slider-img.final { clip-path:polygon(0 0, 50% 0, 50% 100%, 0 100%); }
  .slider-divider { position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; left:50%; width:1px; background:var(--accent); transform:translateX(-50%); pointer-events:none; z-index:10; }
  .slider-divider::after { content:''; position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; width:36px; height:36px; background:var(--bg-primary); border:1px solid var(--accent); transform:translate(-50%,-50%); border-radius:50%; z-index:11; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10px; color:var(--accent); content:'↔'; }
  .slider-labels { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; margin-top:24px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; color:var(--text-muted); }
  .slider-labels span.active { color:var(--text-primary); }

  /* Pinterest Moodboard Layout */
  .pinterest-board { column-count:4; column-gap:20px; width:100%; margin-top:40px; }
  .pinterest-item { break-inside:avoid; margin-bottom:20px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--border); cursor:pointer; }
  .pinterest-item img { width:100%; display:block; filter:grayscale(0.7) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.85); transition:filter .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease); }
  .pinterest-item:hover img { filter:grayscale(0) contrast(1) brightness(1); transform:scale(1.03); }
  .pinterest-overlay { position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,10,11,0.95) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.1) 70%); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end; padding:28px; opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s var(--ease); z-index:3; }
  .pinterest-item:hover .pinterest-overlay { opacity:1; }
  .pinterest-overlay h4 { font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:18px; margin-bottom:4px; }
  .pinterest-overlay span { font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10px; color:var(--accent); }

  /* Interactive Creative Lab Research Panels */
  .lab-layout { display:grid; grid-template-columns:280px 1fr; gap:40px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); padding-top:40px; margin-top:40px; }
  .lab-menu { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
  .lab-tab-btn { background:none; border:1px solid transparent; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; color:var(--text-muted); padding:18px 24px; text-align:left; cursor:pointer; transition:all .3s var(--ease); }
  .lab-tab-btn:hover { border-color:var(--border); color:var(--text-primary); }
  .lab-tab-btn.active { background:var(--border); border-color:var(--border); color:var(--text-primary); font-weight:600; border-left:3px solid var(--accent); }
  .lab-content { border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--card-bg); padding:48px; min-height:450px; position:relative; }
  .lab-panel { display:none; }
  .lab-panel.active { display:block; }
  
  .prompt-archive-box { background:var(--box-bg); border:1px solid var(--border); padding:28px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:13px; margin:20px 0; color:var(--text-primary); position:relative; }
  .prompt-copy-btn { position:absolute; top:12px; right:12px; background:var(--border); border:none; color:var(--text-primary); padding:6px 12px; font-size:11px; cursor:pointer; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; }
  .prompt-copy-btn:hover { background:var(--accent); color:#0A0A0B; }
  
  .generator-controls { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; margin-bottom:24px; }
  .generator-select { background:var(--bg-primary); border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--text-primary); padding:12px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; width:100%; outline:none; }
  .generator-select:focus { border-color:var(--accent); }
  .generator-btn { width:100%; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.05em; }
  .generator-output { background:var(--bg-primary); border:1px solid var(--border); min-height:220px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; align-items:center; padding:24px; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .generator-output-img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:0; transition:opacity .8s ease; filter:brightness(0.5) contrast(1.1); }
  .generator-output-img.active { opacity:1; }
  .generator-loader { font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; color:var(--accent); display:none; }

  /* Premium Client Dashboard (SaaS Client Space) */
  .client-dashboard-panel { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr; gap:32px; margin-top:40px; text-align:left; }
  .dashboard-block { border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--card-bg); box-shadow:var(--card-shadow); padding:36px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between; position:relative; }
  .dashboard-block h4 { font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:18px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:20px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom:12px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; }
  .dashboard-block h4 span.status-indicator { font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10px; color:#22c55e; border:1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.3); padding:4px 8px; }
  .dashboard-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; }
  .dashboard-list-item { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom:8px; }
  .dashboard-list-item span.metric-highlight { color:var(--accent); font-weight:600; }
  .insight-card { border-left:2px solid var(--accent); padding-left:16px; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .insight-card p { font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.6; }
  .insight-card strong { color:var(--text-primary); font-weight:500; }

  /* Elegant Live Production Center */
  .production-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; margin-top:32px; text-align:left; }
  .production-item { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.8fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap:24px; align-items:center; border:1px solid var(--border); padding:24px 32px; background:var(--card-bg); box-shadow:var(--card-shadow); font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; }
  .production-title { font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-primary); }
  .production-status { text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent-alt); font-weight:600; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
  .production-progress-bar { width:100%; height:2px; background:var(--border); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .production-progress-fill { height:100%; background:var(--accent); width:0%; transition:width 1s var(--ease); }
  .production-board-summary { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:24px; text-align:center; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; }
  .production-stat-box { border:1px solid var(--border); padding:16px; background:var(--card-bg); box-shadow:var(--card-shadow); }
  .production-stat-box span { font-size:10px; color:var(--text-muted); display:block; margin-bottom:4px; }
  .production-stat-box h4 { font-size:20px; font-weight:600; }

  /* Standalone Showreel Section */
  .showreel-section-wrapper { position:relative; max-width:1100px; margin:40px auto 0; border:1px solid var(--border); overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:16/9; background:#0B0B0C; }
  .showreel-standalone-video { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:brightness(0.6); }

  /* Social Proof Grid */
  .logo-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5, 1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:40px; }
  .logo-item { border:1px solid var(--border); height:80px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:18px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-muted); opacity:0.6; transition:opacity .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease); cursor:default; }
  .logo-item:hover { opacity:1; color:var(--text-primary); }
  .industry-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:40px; text-align:center; }
  .industry-card { border:1px solid var(--border); padding:24px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; color:var(--text-muted); transition:border-color .3s, color .3s; cursor:default; }
  .industry-card:hover { border-color:var(--accent); color:var(--text-primary); }

  /* SaaS Dashboard Charts (Media) */
  .chart-container { height:180px; position:relative; margin-top:20px; }
  .chart-svg { width:100%; height:100%; overflow:visible; }
  .chart-line { stroke:var(--accent); stroke-width:2.5; fill:none; stroke-dasharray:1000; stroke-dashoffset:1000; transition:stroke-dashoffset 2s ease-out; }
  .chart-area { fill:url(#chartGrad); opacity:0.08; }
  .chart-grid-line { stroke:var(--border); stroke-width:1; stroke-dasharray:4 4; }
  .chart-marker { fill:var(--accent-alt); stroke:var(--bg-primary); stroke-width:2; }

  .calendar-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(7, 1fr); gap:8px; margin-top:16px; }
  .calendar-day { border:1px solid var(--border); padding:10px; min-height:64px; font-size:10px; color:var(--text-muted); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between; }
  .calendar-day.active { border-color:var(--accent-alt); background:rgba(165,9,22,0.03); }
  .calendar-day .day-num { font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; align-self:flex-end; }
  .calendar-day .day-event { background:var(--accent); width:4px; height:4px; border-radius:50%; }

  /* Case Studies Popup Modals */
  .cs-modal { position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:99990; background:var(--modal-overlay-bg); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .5s var(--ease); }
  .cs-modal.active { opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
  .cs-modal-content { background:var(--bg-secondary); border:1px solid var(--border); width:92vw; max-width:1100px; height:85vh; overflow-y:auto; position:relative; transform:translateY(30px); transition:transform .5s var(--ease); }
  .cs-modal.active .cs-modal-content { transform:translateY(0); }
  .cs-modal-close { position:absolute; top:24px; right:24px; background:none; border:none; color:var(--text-muted); font-size:24px; cursor:pointer; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; z-index:100; transition:color .3s; }
  .cs-modal-close:hover { color:var(--accent); }
  .cs-modal-hero { height:360px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
  .cs-modal-hero img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:brightness(0.4) contrast(1.1); }
  .cs-modal-hero-text { position:absolute; bottom:40px; left:48px; right:48px; }
  .cs-modal-body { padding:64px 48px; }
  .cs-modal-meta-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom:32px; margin-bottom:32px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; }
  .cs-modal-meta-label { color:var(--text-muted); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:6px; display:block; }
  .cs-modal-meta-val { color:var(--text-primary); font-weight:600; }
  
  /* Technology Glow Cards */
  .logo-glow-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px,1fr)); gap:20px; margin-top:40px; }
  .logo-card { border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--card-bg); box-shadow:var(--card-shadow); padding:40px 24px; text-align:center; transition:all .5s var(--ease); cursor:default; }
  .logo-card:hover { border-color:var(--accent-alt); box-shadow:0 0 25px rgba(165,9,22,0.12); transform:translateY(-3px); }
  .logo-card h5 { font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:17px; margin-bottom:6px; transition:color .3s; }
  .logo-card:hover h5 { color:var(--accent-alt); }
  .logo-card span { font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10px; color:var(--text-muted); }

  /* Premium Accordion (FAQ) */
  .accordion-list { max-width:840px; margin:40px auto 0; }
  .accordion-item { border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
  .accordion-header { width:100%; background:none; border:none; text-align:left; padding:36px 0; color:var(--text-primary); font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:clamp(17px,2vw,22px); font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; outline:none; }
  .accordion-header::after { content:'+'; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; color:var(--accent); font-size:20px; transition:transform .4s var(--ease); margin-left:24px; }
  .accordion-item.active .accordion-header::after { transform:rotate(45deg); }
  .accordion-panel { max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .5s var(--ease), padding-bottom .5s var(--ease); color:var(--text-muted); font-size:15px; line-height:1.75; }
  .accordion-item.active .accordion-panel { max-height:300px; padding-bottom:36px; }

  /* Contact Form Elements */
  .contact-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; text-align:left; }
  .contact-info { display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between; }
  .contact-form { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:28px; }
  .form-group { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
  .form-group label { font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-muted); letter-spacing:0.05em; }
  .form-input { background:transparent; border:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--text-primary); padding:16px 0; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:15px; outline:none; transition:border-color .3s; }
  .form-input:focus { border-color:var(--accent); }
  .form-select-group { display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:8px; }
  .form-tag-btn { background:none; border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--text-muted); padding:12px 20px; border-radius:2px; cursor:pointer; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; transition:all .3s; }
  .form-tag-btn:hover { border-color:var(--text-primary); color:var(--text-primary); }
  .form-tag-btn.active { background:var(--accent); border-color:var(--accent); color:#0A0A0B; font-weight:600; }

  /* Responsive Fixes */
  @media (max-width:960px){
    .editorial-grid-5col { grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr) !important; }
  }
  @media (max-width:1024px){
    .grid-3, .grid-4, .client-dashboard-panel, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .lab-layout, .featured-project-card { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .pinterest-board { column-count:2; }
    .logo-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .industry-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .editorial-grid-5col { grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
  }
  @media (max-width:440px){
    .editorial-grid-5col { grid-template-columns:1fr !important; }
    .pinterest-board { column-count:1; }
    .cs-modal-meta-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
    .logo-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .industry-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  }

  /* Hamburger toggle button */
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 24px;
    height: 18px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 101; /* Above mobile overlay */
    padding: 0;
    outline: none;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle .bar {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), top 0.35s var(--ease), opacity 0.35s var(--ease), background-color 1.2s var(--ease);
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle .bar:nth-child(1) { top: 0px; }
  .mobile-nav-toggle .bar:nth-child(2) { top: 8px; }
  .mobile-nav-toggle .bar:nth-child(3) { top: 16px; }

  /* Morphing hamburger to X */
  .mobile-nav-toggle.open .bar:nth-child(1) {
    top: 8px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle.open .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle.open .bar:nth-child(3) {
    top: 8px;
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
  }

  /* Fullscreen Mobile Menu Overlay */
  .mobile-menu-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 99;
    background: var(--modal-overlay-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 110px 8vw 48px; /* Space for logo header */
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease), transform 0.5s var(--ease), background-color 1.2s var(--ease);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .mobile-menu-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  
  /* Staggered Vertical Menu List */
  .mobile-menu-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .mobile-menu-links li {
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .mobile-menu-links a {
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(30px, 7vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: inline-block;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), opacity 0.5s var(--ease);
    position: relative;
  }
  
  /* Link animated underline */
  .mobile-menu-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -2px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .mobile-menu-links a:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }

  .mobile-menu-overlay.active .mobile-menu-links a {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Stagger delays for 5 links */
  .mobile-menu-overlay.active .mobile-menu-links li:nth-child(1) a { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
  .mobile-menu-overlay.active .mobile-menu-links li:nth-child(2) a { transition-delay: 0.13s; }
  .mobile-menu-overlay.active .mobile-menu-links li:nth-child(3) a { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
  .mobile-menu-overlay.active .mobile-menu-links li:nth-child(4) a { transition-delay: 0.23s; }
  .mobile-menu-overlay.active .mobile-menu-links li:nth-child(5) a { transition-delay: 0.28s; }

  /* Mobile Display Mode Toggle Area */
  .mobile-theme-row {
    margin-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 20px;
    text-align: left;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease) 0.32s, transform 0.5s var(--ease) 0.32s;
  }
  .mobile-menu-overlay.active .mobile-theme-row {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .mobile-theme-row span.theme-label {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  /* Mobile Bottom Controls & CTA */
  .mobile-menu-bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: auto;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease) 0.38s, transform 0.5s var(--ease) 0.38s;
  }
  .mobile-menu-overlay.active .mobile-menu-bottom {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  
  .mobile-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }

  /* Mobile Social Links */
  .mobile-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    justify-content: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 20px;
  }
  .mobile-socials a {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
  }
  .mobile-socials a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
  }

  /* Responsive Breakpoint Rules */
  @media (max-width: 991px) {
    nav ul.navlinks {
      display: none !important;
    }
    .mobile-nav-toggle {
      display: block;
    }
  }

  body.menu-open #world-canvas {
    opacity: 0.45;
  }
  body.menu-open main {
    filter: blur(12px);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* ================= NEW CINEMATIC & PREMIUM EDITORIAL STYLE EXTENSIONS ================= */
  .intro-film-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #0A0A0B;
  }
  .intro-film-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.42) contrast(1.08) saturate(0.95);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: opacity 1.5s var(--ease);
  }
  .intro-film-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(10,10,11,0.15) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.9) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .intro-film-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
  .intro-film-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 6.8vw, 88px);
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 0.95;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .intro-film-content p {
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.6vw, 20px);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .manifesto-editorial {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: transparent;
  }
  .manifesto-editorial .headline {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 6.5vw, 84px);
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .manifesto-editorial .body-paragraph {
    font-size: clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 26px);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 780px;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
  
  .text-reveal-span {
    display: inline-block;
    overflow: hidden;
    vertical-align: bottom;
  }
  .text-reveal-span span {
    display: inline-block;
    transform: translateY(110%);
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease);
  }
  .text-reveal-span.in span {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .transition-sequence-section {
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    background: transparent;
  }
  .transition-sequence-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
  .transition-sequence-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 68px);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 0.98;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .transition-sequence-content p {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    color: var(--accent-alt);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .cinematic-portfolio {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 96px;
    margin-top: 64px;
  }
  .cinematic-project-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 80vh;
    min-height: 520px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: #0A0A0B;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 6vw;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .cinematic-project-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .cinematic-project-bg img,
  .cinematic-project-bg video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.5s var(--ease);
  }
  .cinematic-project-card:hover .cinematic-project-bg img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }
  .cinematic-project-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .cinematic-project-card:hover .cinematic-project-video {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .cinematic-project-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.15) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.88) 100%);
    z-index: 3;
  }
  .cinematic-project-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    max-width: 680px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .cinematic-project-category {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--accent-alt);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: block;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .cinematic-project-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4.2vw, 58px);
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.0;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .cinematic-project-desc {
    font-size: clamp(14px, 1.3vw, 17px);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .cinematic-project-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .lab-minilist {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-top: 48px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .lab-minilist-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), padding-left 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .lab-minilist-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    padding-left: 20px;
  }
  .lab-minilist-header h3 {
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
    margin-top: 12px;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .lab-minilist-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .lab-minilist-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 800px;
  }
  .lab-prompt-box {
    background: var(--box-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 18px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .lab-prompt-copy {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: var(--border);
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 4px 8px;
    font-size: 9px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .lab-prompt-copy:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #0A0A0B;
  }

  .media-education-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 96px;
    margin-top: 64px;
  }
  .editorial-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 64px;
  }
  .editorial-split.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  }
  .editorial-split-text {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .editorial-split-text h3 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3.2vw, 38px);
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .editorial-split-text p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .lifecycle-circular-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 30px auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .lifecycle-circle {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: slowRotate 60s linear infinite;
  }
  .lifecycle-circle:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
  
  @keyframes slowRotate {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  }

  .lifecycle-node {
    position: absolute;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    /* Translate out by half the container width (220px) */
    transform: rotate(calc(72deg * var(--node-idx) - 90deg)) translate(220px) rotate(calc(-72deg * var(--node-idx) + 90deg));
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
  }
  
  .lifecycle-circle .lifecycle-node {
    animation: counterRotate 60s linear infinite;
  }
  .lifecycle-circle:hover .lifecycle-node {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
  
  @keyframes counterRotate {
    0% { transform: rotate(calc(72deg * var(--node-idx) - 90deg)) translate(220px) rotate(calc(-72deg * var(--node-idx) + 90deg)) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(calc(72deg * var(--node-idx) - 90deg)) translate(220px) rotate(calc(-72deg * var(--node-idx) + 90deg)) rotate(-360deg); }
  }

  .node-dot {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--text-muted);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  }
  .node-label {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
  }

  .lifecycle-node:hover .node-dot,
  .lifecycle-node.active .node-dot {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.3);
  }
  .lifecycle-node:hover .node-label,
  .lifecycle-node.active .node-label {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .lifecycle-center {
    position: absolute;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(10,10,11,0.95) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.8) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 5;
    padding: 22px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
    animation: slowRotateReverse 60s linear infinite;
  }
  .lifecycle-circle:hover .lifecycle-center {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
  
  @keyframes slowRotateReverse {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
  }

  .lifecycle-content-box {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .center-step-num {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  }
  .lifecycle-content-box h4 {
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .lifecycle-content-box p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lifecycle-circular-wrapper {
      max-width: 320px;
    }
    .lifecycle-node {
      transform: rotate(calc(72deg * var(--node-idx) - 90deg)) translate(160px) rotate(calc(-72deg * var(--node-idx) + 90deg));
    }
    @keyframes counterRotate {
      0% { transform: rotate(calc(72deg * var(--node-idx) - 90deg)) translate(160px) rotate(calc(-72deg * var(--node-idx) + 90deg)) rotate(0deg); }
      100% { transform: rotate(calc(72deg * var(--node-idx) - 90deg)) translate(160px) rotate(calc(-72deg * var(--node-idx) + 90deg)) rotate(-360deg); }
    }
    .lifecycle-center {
      width: 180px;
      height: 180px;
      padding: 16px;
    }
    .lifecycle-content-box h4 {
      font-size: 15px;
    }
    .lifecycle-content-box p {
      font-size: 11px;
    }
  }

  .experiments-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: 120px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .experiments-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-top: 48px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .experiment-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 80px 1.4fr 2fr 1.2fr 80px;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 28px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), padding-left 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .experiment-row:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);
    padding-left: 20px;
  }
  .experiment-year {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }
  .experiment-title {
    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 24px);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .experiment-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .experiment-tools {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .experiment-action {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-align: right;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
  }
  .experiment-row:hover .experiment-action {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--accent);
  }
  .experiment-hover-preview {
    position: fixed;
    width: 280px;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1000;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: #000;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  }
  .experiment-hover-preview.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.0);
  }
  .experiment-hover-preview video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
  }

  /* Large modal override for standard Case Study modal to fit video player */
  .cs-modal-video-container {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: #000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
  }
  .cs-modal-video-container video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
  }

  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .lab-minilist-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; padding: 32px 0; }
    .editorial-split, .editorial-split.reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .experiment-row { grid-template-columns: 60px 1.5fr 1.5fr 80px; }
    .experiment-desc { display: none; }
    .wrap { padding: 0 8vw; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .experiment-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
    .experiment-year, .experiment-tools, .experiment-action { display: none; }
    .lifecycle-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .section-pad { padding: 80px 0; }
    .wrap { padding: 0 10vw; }
  }

  /* Premium Floating Sound Control Button */
  .studios-sound-control-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    right: 6vw;
    z-index: 100;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.4);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), background-color 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 10px rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.1);
  }

  .studios-sound-control-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 11, 0.9);
    border-color: var(--accent-alt);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.45);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .studios-sound-control-btn.sound-on {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.35);
  }

  .studios-sound-control-btn .sound-icon {
    font-size: 14px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  }

  .studios-sound-control-btn:hover .sound-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15);
  }

  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .studios-sound-control-btn {
      top: 20px;
      right: 6vw;
      padding: 10px 18px;
      font-size: 10px;
    }
  }

/* ================= FOOTER SECTION COMPONENT ================= */
.footer-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #000;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10; /* Ensures all footer content and links sit strictly above the background watermark */
}

/* Brand & Link Grid Alignment */
.footer-main {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.footer-brand {
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-logo {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: #888;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Columns in a single row */
.footer-nav-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* 3 columns side-by-side */
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #71717a;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-col li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #d4d4d8;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Bottom Copyright & Socials */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #71717a;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-socials a {
  color: #a1a1aa;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Red Watermark Glow placed at bottom with slide-up animation */
.footer-watermark, .apex-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, 50px);
  opacity: 0.15;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 15vw, 15rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 30, 30, 0.4);
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 30, 30, 0.5);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none; /* Allows clicks through the watermark */
  z-index: 0; /* Positioned in background behind footer-container (z-index: 10) */
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', 'Archivo', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              opacity 0.9s ease,
              color 0.9s ease,
              text-shadow 0.9s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.footer-watermark.active, .apex-watermark.active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, 0) !important;
  color: rgb(255, 30, 30) !important;
  text-shadow: 
    0 0 25px rgba(255, 30, 30, 0.9),
    0 10px 50px rgba(255, 30, 30, 0.75),
    0 20px 80px rgba(255, 30, 30, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Desktop layout adjustment */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-main {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .footer-nav-grid {
    gap: 4rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

/* ================= WORK GRID COMPONENT ================= */
:root {
  --bg-dark: #070707;
  --card-bg-dark: #121212;
  --text-main: #f5f5f5;
  --text-muted-alt: #888888;
  --accent-red: #ff3333;
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  --font-family-alt: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* Container & Layout Structure */
.work-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-family-alt);
  padding: 80px 24px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Header Ticker / Section Subtitle */
.work-ticker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--text-muted-alt);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.work-ticker .dot {
  color: var(--accent-red);
}

.work-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}

/* Work Card Styling */
.work-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--card-bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.work-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .work-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* Video & Visual Container */
.card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-color: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-media video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Floating Index Overlay (e.g. 01, 02) */
.media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.item-number {
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Content Area */
.card-content {
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.meta-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted-alt);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.card-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-alt);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Action Controls / Mute Button */
.card-action-btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

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

/* ================= SLIDER COMPONENT ================= */
.work-slider-section {
  --slider-bg: #000000;
  --card-bg: #0d0d0d;
  --text-primary: #ffffff;
  --text-muted: #888888;
  --accent-color: #ff3333;
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --font-main: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* Container Setup */
.work-slider-section {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--slider-bg);
  padding: 60px 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
}

/* Horizontal Track with CSS Snap */
.slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 0 5vw;
  
  /* Hide default scrollbars */
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

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

/* Individual Slide Cards */
.slide-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 85vw;
  max-width: 1100px;
  height: 70vh;
  min-height: 480px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
}

/* Full-bleed Video Background */
.slide-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Card Content Overlay */
.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg, 
    rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, 
    rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 50%, 
    rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 100%
  );
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Large Background Watermark Number */
.slide-number {
  align-self: flex-end;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Card Text Info */
.slide-info {
  pointer-events: auto;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.slide-meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.slide-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.slide-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Control Controls */
.slide-controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.control-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.control-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Progress Bar Track Footer */
.slider-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 30px 5vw 0 5vw;
}

.footer-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.progress-track {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-fill {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ================= MARQUEE RIBBON ================= */
.marquee-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.marquee-mask {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.marquee-row {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-right: 32px;
}

.marquee-content span {
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
}

.marquee-content span:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.marquee-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.marquee-row-1 {
  animation: marquee-left 40s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-row-2 {
  animation: marquee-right 45s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-section:hover .marquee-row-1 {
  animation-duration: 20s;
}

.marquee-section:hover .marquee-row-2 {
  animation-duration: 22.5s;
}

@keyframes marquee-left {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes marquee-right {
  0% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS & CTA ---------- */
.testimonial-section {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.testimonial-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
  gap: 40px;
}

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

.testimonial-desc {
  max-width: 400px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

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

.testimonial-image-item {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  pointer-events: none; /* purely view purpose, not openable or interactive */
  user-select: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-image-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  max-height: 380px;
}

/* ---------- CTA SECTION ---------- */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 140px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.cta-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80vw;
  height: 80vw;
  max-width: 800px;
  max-height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(165,9,22,0.15) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pulseGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
}

.cta-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg width="100" height="100" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="50" cy="50" r="1" fill="rgba(255,255,255,0.08)"/></svg>');
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: driftParticles 30s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes driftParticles {
  0% { background-position: 0 0; }
  100% { background-position: 80px 80px; }
}

.cta-heading {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 7vw, 84px);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.cta-subheading {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

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

.cta-btn-alt {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-btn-alt:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(165,9,22,0.1);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .cta-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}


/* ---------- TAILWIND UTILITIES FOR CONTACT HEADING ---------- */
.text-\[11vw\] { font-size: 10vw; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .md\:text-\[8\.5vw\] { font-size: 7vw; } }
.leading-\[0\.85\] { line-height: 0.85; }
.tracking-tight { letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.text-bone { color: var(--text-primary); }
.serif { font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; }
.text-red { color: #ff1a1a; }
.inline-block { display: inline-block; }
.mt-\[0\.4em\] { margin-top: 0.4em; }
.relative { position: relative; }
.align-baseline { vertical-align: baseline; }
.line-through { text-decoration: line-through; }
.decoration-\[2px\] { text-decoration-thickness: 2px; }
.decoration-red\/60 { text-decoration-color: rgba(255, 26, 26, 0.6); }
.text-bone\/40 { color: rgba(243, 243, 243, 0.4); }
.absolute { position: absolute; }
.left-0 { left: 0; }
.bottom-full { bottom: 100%; }
.mb-\[0\.1em\] { margin-bottom: 0.1em; }
.text-\[0\.45em\] { font-size: 0.45em; }
.font-sans { font-family: 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; }
.font-semibold { font-weight: 600; }
.tracking-normal { letter-spacing: normal; }
.leading-none { line-height: 1; }

/* ---------- CONTACT HERO ANIMATION SEQUENCE ---------- */
.ach-line1, .ach-line2, .ach-line3, .ach-shoot, .ach-generate { opacity: 0; }
.ach-line1, .ach-line2, .ach-line3 { transform: translateY(30px); }
.ach-generate { transform: translate(-50%, 15px); }
.ach-strike { width: 0; }

.reveal.in .ach-line1 { animation: achFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards; }
.reveal.in .ach-line2 { animation: achFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s forwards; }
.reveal.in .ach-line3 { animation: achFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s forwards; }
.reveal.in .ach-shoot { animation: achFadeIn 0.8s ease 1s forwards; }
.reveal.in .ach-strike { animation: achStrike 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1) 1.4s forwards; }
.reveal.in .ach-generate { animation: achGenerate 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 1.8s forwards; }

@keyframes achFadeUp { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); } 100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes achFadeIn { 0% { opacity: 0; } 100% { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes achStrike { 0% { width: 0; } 100% { width: 100%; } }
@keyframes achGenerate { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 15px); } 100% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); } }

.top-1\/2 { top: 50%; }
.left-1\/2 { left: 50%; }
.-translate-y-1\/2 { transform: translateY(-50%); }
.mx-3 { margin-left: 0.75rem; margin-right: 0.75rem; }
.mx-5 { margin-left: 1.25rem; margin-right: 1.25rem; }
.mt-\[0\.75em\] { margin-top: 0.75em; }
.mb-\[0\.25em\] { margin-bottom: 0.25em; }
.text-\[0\.75em\] { font-size: 0.75em; }
.text-\[0\.55em\] { font-size: 0.55em; }
.h-\[4px\] { height: 4px; }
.bg-\[\#ff1a1a\] { background-color: #ff1a1a; }
.opacity-80 { opacity: 0.8; }

/* ---------- CANVAS & NOIR MODE VISIBILITY FIXES ---------- */

/* 1. "Shoot" word visibility across Noir and Canvas modes */
.theme-noir .ach-shoot,
.theme-noir .text-bone\/40 {
  color: rgba(243, 243, 243, 0.5) !important;
}

.theme-canvas .ach-shoot,
.theme-canvas .text-bone\/40 {
  color: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.45) !important;
}

/* 2. Intro Page Hero ("APEX GENAI MEDIA SOLUTIONS") font color preservation */
.intro-film-section,
.intro-film-section h1,
.intro-film-section p,
.intro-film-section .mono,
.intro-film-section .scroll-cue span,
.intro-film-content,
.intro-film-content h1,
.intro-film-content p {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.theme-canvas .intro-film-content h1,
.theme-noir .intro-film-content h1 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) !important;
}

.theme-canvas .intro-film-content p,
.theme-noir .intro-film-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE DEVICE COMPATIBILITY & RESPONSIVE DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Global Viewport & Layout Protection */
html, body {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

img, video {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: clamp(16px, 5vw, 64px);
  padding-right: clamp(16px, 5vw, 64px);
}

/* 2. Responsive Header & Navigation */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  header {
    padding: 16px 5vw;
  }
  header.scrolled {
    padding: 12px 5vw;
  }
  nav ul.navlinks {
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  header {
    padding: 14px 4vw;
  }
  .site-logo-img {
    height: 28px;
  }
  
  /* Mobile Menu Overlay Safeguards */
  .mobile-menu-overlay {
    padding: 90px 6vw 40px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    max-height: 100vh;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .mobile-menu-links {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .mobile-menu-links a {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 6vw, 32px);
  }
}

/* 3. Hero & Intro Section Responsiveness */
.intro-film-section {
  min-height: 100svh;
}

.intro-film-content {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px);
}

.intro-film-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 6.5vw, 84px) !important;
  line-height: 1.05;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.intro-film-content p {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 2.2vw, 20px) !important;
}

/* 4. Chapter Section Titles */
.chapter-title {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 9vw, 120px);
  word-break: break-word;
}

.chapter-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 2.4vw, 26px);
}

/* 5. Portfolio Work Slider Section */
.work-slider-section {
  padding: 20px 0 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-track {
  gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 28px);
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}

.slide-card {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(280px, 75vw, 800px);
  scroll-snap-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 88vw;
    min-width: 270px;
  }
  .slide-overlay {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .slide-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 2.2rem);
  }
  .slide-description {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .slide-number {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 4.5rem);
  }
  .studios-sound-control-btn {
    top: 16px;
    right: 4vw;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }
}

/* 6. Editorial Grids & Services */
.editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .editorial-card {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 180px;
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* 7. Process Strips / Protocols */
.process-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .process-step {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .process-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* 8. Content Lifecycle Diagram Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lifecycle-circular-wrapper {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 20px 0;
  }
  .lifecycle-circle {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .lifecycle-center {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .lifecycle-content-box h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .lifecycle-content-box p {
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .lifecycle-circle {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
  }
  .lifecycle-center {
    width: 170px;
    height: 170px;
    padding: 12px;
  }
}

/* 9. Testimonials Grid */
.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .testimonial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .testimonial-image-item img {
    max-height: 300px;
  }
}

/* 10. Founders Showcase */
.founders-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .founders-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .founder-hero-card {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* 11. Contact Section Responsiveness */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .contact-info {
    height: auto !important;
  }
}

.animate-contact-hero {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 6.5vw, 64px) !important;
  line-height: 1.05;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.calendly-inline-widget {
  width: 100% !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: clamp(540px, 75vh, 700px) !important;
}

/* 12. Footer Responsiveness */
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.apex-watermark {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 15.8vw, 17rem) !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* 13. Mobile Section Spacing & Block Layout Optimizations */
.protocol-block {
  margin-top: 100px;
  padding-top: 80px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.media-stack-block {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.execution-framework-block {
  margin-top: 100px;
  padding-top: 80px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.content-lifecycle-block {
  margin-top: 100px;
  padding-top: 80px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .protocol-block {
    margin-top: 60px !important;
    padding-top: 60px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
  }
  
  .media-stack-block {
    margin-top: 40px !important;
    padding-bottom: 30px !important;
  }
  
  .execution-framework-block {
    margin-top: 60px !important;
    padding-top: 60px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
  }
  
  .content-lifecycle-block {
    margin-top: 60px !important;
    padding-top: 60px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
  }

  .editorial-card {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 24px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .editorial-grid {
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
  
  .section-head {
    margin-bottom: 36px !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- AI CTA SECTION STYLES ---------- */
.protocol-tag {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

.cta-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

/* Animation Area */
.interactive-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.prefix {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.word-stack {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Top Animated Word: Generate */
.word-generate {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.2vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.word-generate.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Bottom Word: shoot with animated strikethrough */
.word-shoot {
  color: var(--accent);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
}

.word-shoot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 0%;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  transition: width 0.5s ease-in-out;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.word-shoot.struck::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.suffix {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Content Text */
.cta-subheading {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cta-description {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.cta-note {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Mobile Responsive Safeguards */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.5rem);
  }
  .interactive-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.5rem);
    gap: 8px 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .prefix, .suffix {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.5rem);
  }
  .word-generate {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 4vw, 1.4rem);
  }
  .word-shoot::after {
    height: 3px;
  }
  .cta-subheading {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 3.5vw, 1.3rem);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .cta-description {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .cta-note {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cta-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 8vw, 2rem);
  }
  .interactive-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 8vw, 2rem);
    gap: 6px 8px;
  }
  .prefix, .suffix {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 8vw, 2rem);
  }
  .word-generate {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 4.5vw, 1.25rem);
  }
}

/* ================= PRODUCTION PROTOCOL CONTACT STYLES ================= */
.font-italiana {
  font-family: 'Italiana', serif !important;
}

.font-mono-custom {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace !important;
}

.contact-section-wrap {
  max-width: 1240px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 48px 16px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.protocol-tag {
  color: #FF3B30 !important;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
}

.contact-headline {
  font-family: 'Italiana', serif;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.8vw, 76px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.word-overlay-container {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: baseline;
  margin: 0 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.word-generate,
.word-generate-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.62em;
  left: 0;
  color: #FF3B30 !important;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace !important;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.8vw, 36px);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.word-generate.show,
.word-generate-overlay.show {
  opacity: 0.95;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.word-shoot,
.word-shoot-base {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  color: #8E8E93;
  opacity: 0.9;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.word-shoot::after,
.word-shoot-base::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 52%;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #FF3B30;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 59, 48, 0.6);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.word-shoot.struck,
.word-shoot-base.struck {
  opacity: 0.45;
  color: #71717A;
}

.word-shoot.struck::after,
.word-shoot-base.struck::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.word-overlay-container:hover .word-generate.show,
.word-overlay-container:hover .word-generate-overlay.show {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 59, 48, 0.6);
}

.contact-body-block {
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.contact-subheading {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.contact-description {
  color: #8E8E93;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-highlight-note {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.contact-metadata-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-phone-link {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-phone-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.theme-canvas .contact-metadata-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .contact-metadata-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

.meta-label {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #71717A;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.meta-value {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.contact-form-container {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.contact-form-container:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 59, 48, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(255, 59, 48, 0.08);
}

/* ================= CINEMATIC YOUTUBE PORTFOLIO ================= */
.cinematic-portfolio-container {
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: clamp(16px, 4vw, 48px);
  padding-right: clamp(16px, 4vw, 48px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.featured-project-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--card-bg, rgba(18, 18, 26, 0.6));
  border: 1px solid var(--border, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 24px;
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease, ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease, ease);
}

.featured-project-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 59, 48, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 59, 48, 0.15);
}

.featured-thumb-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

.featured-project-card:hover .featured-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.cinematic-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.portfolio-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 2;
}

.portfolio-play-btn svg {
  margin-left: 3px;
}

.portfolio-play-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent, #FF3B30);
  border-color: var(--accent, #FF3B30);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--accent, #FF3B30);
}

.featured-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.featured-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.featured-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--accent, #FF3B30);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.meta-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-muted, #8E8E93);
}

.featured-title {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary, #fff);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.featured-meta-line {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted, #8E8E93);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.featured-description {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.2vw, 16px);
  color: var(--text-muted, #8E8E93);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.portfolio-watch-cta {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Portfolio Reel Horizontal Snap Scroll Track */
.portfolio-reel-section {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.reel-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.portfolio-reel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.portfolio-reel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 4px;
}

.portfolio-reel-track::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.portfolio-reel-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #6E6CFF;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

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

.portfolio-grid-card {
  background: var(--card-bg, rgba(18, 18, 26, 0.6));
  border: 1px solid var(--border, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease, ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease, ease), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.portfolio-card-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.portfolio-reel-track .portfolio-card-btn {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  width: 42%;
  min-width: 320px;
}

.card-thumb-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-color: #0A0A0A;
}

.featured-card-btn .card-thumb-container {
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 400ms ease;
}

.card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.68) 75%, rgba(0,0,0,0.86) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card-play-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  right: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), 0 0 24px rgba(110, 108, 255, 0.4);
  transition: transform 380ms ease, box-shadow 380ms ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.play-triangle {
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 9px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 9px solid transparent;
  border-left: 14px solid #6E6CFF;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.card-text-block {
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.card-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.card-desc {
  color: rgba(232, 232, 236, 0.88);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.card-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(214, 214, 220, 0.8);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

/* Scoped Desktop Hover Transitions ((hover: hover) and (pointer: fine)) */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .portfolio-card-btn:hover .card-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }
  .portfolio-card-btn:hover .card-play-indicator {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), 0 0 32px rgba(110, 108, 255, 0.7);
  }
  .portfolio-card-btn:hover .card-title {
    color: #6E6CFF;
  }
}

/* ================= LAZY YOUTUBE MODAL & PORTFOLIO CARD STYLING ================= */
/* Card & Thumbnail Styling */
.portfolio-card {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 20, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 540px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.portfolio-card.active, .portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: rgba(255, 40, 40, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 40, 40, 0.2);
  z-index: 2;
}

.thumbnail-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
}

.thumbnail-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .thumbnail-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.overlay-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .play-btn {
  background: #ff2a2a;
  border-color: #ff2a2a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 42, 42, 0.6);
}

.play-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

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

.card-tag {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent, #ff2a2a);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.card-title {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .card-title {
  color: #ff2a2a;
}

.card-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.video-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 9999;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}

.video-modal.active {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-content {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 42, 42, 0.2);
}

.iframe-container {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 */
  height: 0;
}

.iframe-container iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: #ff2a2a;
  border-color: #ff2a2a;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.embed-fallback-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  background: #0d0d12;
  color: #fff;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.embed-fallback-container .fallback-title {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.embed-fallback-container .fallback-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #8E8E93;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 480px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Landscape Mobile Fix for Modal */
@media (max-height: 500px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  .modal-content-container {
    width: min(94vw, 900px);
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .video-player-frame {
    max-height: 72vh;
  }
  .modal-close-btn {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    min-height: 36px;
  }
}

/* ================= FOUNDERS & CO-FOUNDERS SECTION ================= */
.founders-showcase {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary, #0A0A0B);
  color: var(--text-primary, #ffffff);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: background-color 1.2s var(--ease), color 1.2s var(--ease);
}

.founders-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(48px, 6vw, 96px);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.founder-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.founder-row-reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

@media (min-width: 810px) {
  .founder-row-ansh {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
  }
}

.founder-row .text-content {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.founder-row .kicker {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent, #FF3B30);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.founder-row .headline {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary, #ffffff);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 1.2s var(--ease);
}

.founder-row .narrative {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.4vw, 17px);
  color: var(--text-muted, #8E8E93);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 1.2s var(--ease);
}

.founder-row .metadata {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12));
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  transition: border-color 1.2s var(--ease);
}

.founder-row .name-title {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-primary, #ffffff);
  transition: color 1.2s var(--ease);
}

.founder-row .tags {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted, #71717A);
  margin-top: 4px;
  transition: color 1.2s var(--ease);
}

.founder-row .signature {
  font-family: 'Italiana', serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--accent, #FF3B30);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.founder-row .image-wrapper {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  max-height: 520px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--box-bg, #0d0d12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12));
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: background-color 1.2s var(--ease), border-color 1.2s var(--ease);
}

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

.founder-row .image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.founder-hero-portrait {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #1a1a24 0%, #08080a 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.founder-hero-portrait::after {
  content: attr(data-initials);
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: 72px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 59, 48, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.image-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.image-tag .name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.image-tag .role {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--accent, #FF3B30);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR FOUNDERS & PORTFOLIO ================= */

/* TABLET BREAKPOINT (810px - 1199px) */
@media (min-width: 810px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
  .founder-row {
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .founder-row .image-wrapper {
    max-height: 440px;
  }
  .portfolio-reel-track .portfolio-card-btn {
    width: 62%;
    min-width: 280px;
  }
}

/* PHONE BREAKPOINT (320px - 809px) */
@media (max-width: 809px) {
  .cinematic-portfolio-container {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }

  .portfolio-grid-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .featured-project-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .portfolio-reel-track .portfolio-card-btn {
    width: 88%;
    min-width: 260px;
  }

  .portfolio-play-btn {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  /* FOUNDERS SECTION STACKING */
  .founders-showcase {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }

  .founders-container {
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .founder-row,
  .founder-row-reverse {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .founder-row .text-content,
  .founder-row-reverse .text-content {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .founder-row .image-wrapper,
  .founder-row-reverse .image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 380px;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  }
}

/* REDUCED MOTION SUPPORT */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .featured-thumb,
  .card-thumb,
  .portfolio-play-btn,
  .grid-play-btn,
  .portfolio-grid-card,
  .founder-row .image-wrapper img {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ================= DIRECT EMBED PORTFOLIO SECTION STYLES ================= */
.portfolio-section {
  background-color: #0d0d0d !important;
  padding: 80px 6vw;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.portfolio-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.portfolio-header .section-tag {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--accent, #ff3b30);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.portfolio-header .section-title {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.portfolio-header .section-desc {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.6vw, 18px);
  color: #a1a1aa;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px 36px;
  width: 100%;
}

.portfolio-card {
  background: #141416;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 59, 48, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 59, 48, 0.15);
}

.video-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000000;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.video-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

.card-content {
  padding: 28px 24px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.card-num {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--accent, #ff3b30);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.card-tag {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #ff3b30;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.card-title {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.card-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .portfolio-section {
    padding: 60px 4vw;
  }
}

/* ================= HORIZONTAL CARD SLIDER SCROLL TRACK ================= */
.portfolio-scroll-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding-top: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
  padding-left: 120px;
  padding-right: 120px;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-scroll-track {
    padding-top: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
    padding-left: 48px;
    padding-right: 48px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

.portfolio-scroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 6px;
}

.portfolio-scroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.portfolio-scroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--accent, #ff3b30);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.portfolio-scroll-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 640px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: #141416;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.portfolio-scroll-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 59, 48, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 59, 48, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-scroll-card {
    width: 88vw;
  }
}

/* ================= CANVAS / LIGHT MODE THEME OVERRIDES ================= */
.theme-canvas .portfolio-section {
  background-color: #f0f0ee !important;
  border-color: #d2d2cd !important;
}

.theme-canvas .portfolio-section .section-title {
  color: #111111 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial !important;
}

.theme-canvas .portfolio-section .section-desc,
.theme-canvas .portfolio-section .scroll-cue-indicator {
  color: #555555 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .portfolio-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #d2d2cd !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.theme-canvas .portfolio-card .card-title {
  color: #111111 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .portfolio-card .card-desc {
  color: #555555 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .portfolio-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent, #a50916ff) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.15) !important;
}

.theme-canvas .founders-showcase {
  background-color: #f8f8f6 !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .founder-row .kicker {
  color: var(--accent, #a50916ff) !important;
}

.theme-canvas .founder-row .headline {
  color: #111111 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .founder-row .narrative {
  color: #555555 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .founder-row .metadata {
  border-top-color: #d2d2cd !important;
}

.theme-canvas .founder-row .name-title {
  color: #111111 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .founder-row .tags {
  color: #555555 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .founder-row .image-wrapper {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #d2d2cd !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.theme-canvas .founder-hero-portrait {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #e4e4e2, #f8f8f6) !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .image-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  border-color: #d2d2cd !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .image-tag .name {
  color: #111111 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .image-tag .role {
  color: var(--accent, #a50916ff) !important;
}

.theme-canvas .footer-section {
  background-color: #f8f8f6 !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #d2d2cd !important;
}

.theme-canvas .footer-tagline {
  color: #555555 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .footer-col h4 {
  color: #777777 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .footer-col a {
  color: #222222 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--accent, #a50916ff) !important;
}

.theme-canvas .footer-bottom {
  border-top-color: #d2d2cd !important;
  color: #555555 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .footer-socials a {
  color: #555555 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .footer-socials a:hover {
  color: #111111 !important;
}

.theme-canvas .footer-watermark,
.theme-canvas .apex-watermark {
  color: rgba(255, 30, 30, 0.4) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 30, 30, 0.5) !important;
}

.theme-canvas .footer-watermark.active,
.theme-canvas .apex-watermark.active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  color: rgb(255, 30, 30) !important;
  text-shadow: 
    0 0 25px rgba(255, 30, 30, 0.9),
    0 10px 50px rgba(255, 30, 30, 0.75),
    0 20px 80px rgba(255, 30, 30, 0.5) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION SOCIAL MEDIA ICONS (DESKTOP FIXED & MOBILE MENU ROW)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Desktop Fixed Bottom-Right Social Navigation */
.desktop-social-nav {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 99;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 20, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12));
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.theme-canvas .desktop-social-nav {
  background: rgba(240, 240, 242, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.desktop-social-nav .social-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--text-muted, #999999);
  background: transparent;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.desktop-social-nav .social-nav-link:hover,
.desktop-social-nav .social-nav-link:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--accent, #ffffff);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  outline: none;
}

.theme-canvas .desktop-social-nav .social-nav-link:hover,
.theme-canvas .desktop-social-nav .social-nav-link:focus-visible {
  color: #000000;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.desktop-social-nav .social-nav-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .desktop-social-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Hamburger Navigation Social Icons Row */
.mobile-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
}

.mobile-social-icon-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
  color: var(--text-muted, #999999);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-social-icon-btn:hover,
.mobile-social-icon-btn:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--text-primary, #ffffff);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  outline: none;
}

.theme-canvas .mobile-social-icon-btn {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-muted, #666666);
}

.theme-canvas .mobile-social-icon-btn:hover,
.theme-canvas .mobile-social-icon-btn:focus-visible {
  color: #000000;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.mobile-social-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

/* ================= ABOUT US PAGE STYLING ================= */
.about-page-wrapper {
  padding-top: 100px;
  min-height: 80vh;
}

.about-hero-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 48px;
}

.about-hero-header {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.about-tag {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-main-heading {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.about-manifesto-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px 48px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.manifesto-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 140%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.manifesto-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.manifesto-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.manifesto-quote {
  font-family: 'Italiana', serif;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-style: italic;
}

.manifesto-tagline-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.manifesto-tagline-pills .pill {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.about-grid-section {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.about-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.about-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.about-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.12);
}

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

.card-num {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.card-badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent);
}

.about-card .card-title {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-card .card-description {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-page-wrapper {
    padding-top: 70px;
  }
  .about-manifesto-card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
  .about-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .manifesto-tagline-pills .pill {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }
}

/* ================= CAREERS PAGE STYLING ================= */
.careers-page-wrapper {
  padding-top: 100px;
  min-height: 80vh;
}

.careers-hero-section {
  padding-top: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

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

.careers-tag {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.careers-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.careers-hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.careers-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Qualities Grid */
.qualities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.quality-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.quality-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.12);
}

.quality-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.quality-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.quality-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Open Positions Jobs Grid */
.jobs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.job-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.job-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.job-category {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.job-title {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.job-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.job-tag {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.job-description {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.job-apply-btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
}

/* Why Join Apex Grid */
.why-join-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.why-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.why-number {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Culture Banner */
.culture-banner-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 56px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.culture-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.culture-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.culture-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.culture-statement {
  font-family: 'Italiana', serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 42px);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 900px;
}

/* Call-to-Action Banner */
.cta-banner-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.12) 0%, rgba(20, 20, 22, 0.6) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 60px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.cta-banner-heading {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.cta-banner-text {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.8vw, 18px);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.cta-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .careers-page-wrapper {
    padding-top: 70px;
  }
  .culture-banner-card {
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }
  .cta-banner-card {
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }
  .job-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* Vision Section */
.vision-banner-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 44px 48px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.vision-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vision-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.vision-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.vision-title {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.8vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.vision-text {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.8vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Coming Soon Status Badge */
.coming-soon-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(165, 9, 22, 0.25);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent);
}