/* ============================================================
   THE BURRITT CENTER — Premium Executive Consulting
   Design: Editorial luxury, McKinsey/Accenture-inspired
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Fonts --- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,300;1,400;1,600&family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;0,9..40,600;0,9..40,700;1,9..40,300;1,9..40,400&display=swap');

/* --- Variables --- */
:root {
  --navy: #1B2A4A;
  --navy-light: #243560;
  --navy-dark: #111C33;
  --silver: #8A919C;
  --silver-light: #C8CDD4;
  --silver-xlight: #EFF1F4;
  --gold: #C4983A;
  --gold-light: #D4AE5A;
  --gold-dark: #A07C28;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --off-white: #F8F7F5;
  --text-primary: #1A1F2E;
  --text-secondary: #4A5568;
  --text-muted: #8A919C;
  --border: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.1);
  --border-light: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.06);

  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 3px;
  --radius-md: 6px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(27,42,74,0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(27,42,74,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(27,42,74,0.10), 0 2px 6px rgba(27,42,74,0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(27,42,74,0.14), 0 4px 12px rgba(27,42,74,0.08);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 64px rgba(27,42,74,0.18), 0 8px 24px rgba(27,42,74,0.10);

  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --transition-fast: 0.18s ease;
}

/* --- Reset & Base --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }

/* --- Typography Scale --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--navy); font-feature-settings: 'lnum'; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5.2rem); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.08; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 500; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; }
p { line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-secondary); }

.serif { font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* --- Layout --- */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}
.container-sm { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }
.container-lg { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(196,152,58,0.35);
}
.btn-outline-navy {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
}
.btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
}
.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --- Sections --- */
.section { padding: 7rem 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 4rem 0; }
.section-lg { padding: 9rem 0; }
.section-navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.section-navy h1, .section-navy h2, .section-navy h3, .section-navy h4 { color: var(--white); }
.section-navy p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.section-off-white { background: var(--off-white); }
.section-dark { background: var(--navy-dark); color: var(--white); }
.section-dark h1, .section-dark h2, .section-dark h3, .section-dark h4 { color: var(--white); }

.section-header { margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.section-header .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; display: block; }
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-header p { font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 680px; }
.section-header.centered { text-align: center; }
.section-header.centered p { margin: 0 auto; }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(27,42,74,0.08), 0 4px 20px rgba(27,42,74,0.06);
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-logo-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-brand-top {
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}
.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-logo-img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94), height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
}
.nav-brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.nav-brand-top {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: font-size 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
}
.nav-brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: font-size 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}
.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-brand-top { color: var(--navy); text-shadow: none; }
.nav.scrolled .nav-brand-sub { color: var(--silver); text-shadow: none; }
.nav.scrolled .nav-link { color: var(--text-secondary); text-shadow: none; }
.nav.scrolled .nav-link:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.nav.scrolled .nav-link.active { color: var(--navy); }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Nav Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-link-dropdown { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; }
.nav-link-dropdown svg { transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-link-dropdown svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  min-width: 220px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(27,42,74,0.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(27,42,74,0.08);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 1001;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.nav-dropdown-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}
.nav-dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Service page body class */
.service-page .nav { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px); box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(27,42,74,0.08), 0 4px 20px rgba(27,42,74,0.06); padding: 0.9rem 0; }
.service-page .nav .nav-brand-top { color: var(--navy); text-shadow: none; }
.service-page .nav .nav-brand-sub { color: var(--silver); text-shadow: none; }
.service-page .nav .nav-link { color: var(--text-secondary); text-shadow: none; }
.service-page .nav .nav-link:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.service-page .nav .nav-logo-img { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.service-page .nav .nav-brand-top { font-size: 1rem; }
.service-page .nav .nav-brand-sub { font-size: 0.58rem; }
.service-page .nav .nav-hamburger span { background: var(--navy); }
.nav-cta {
  margin-left: 1rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
  transform-origin: center;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-hamburger span {
  background: var(--navy);
}
.nav-mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  z-index: 1001;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-mobile.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.nav-mobile .nav-link {
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-shadow: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}
.nav-mobile .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}
.nav-mobile-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 1002;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME — HERO
   ============================================================ */
#home { display: block; }

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('./assets/hero-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 60% 40%, rgba(36,53,96,0.6) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 100% 0%, rgba(196,152,58,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14,24,39,0.55) 0%, rgba(27,42,74,0.55) 45%, rgba(36,53,96,0.55) 100%);
}
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,152,58,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-text .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.hero-text .eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.06;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 520px;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(196,152,58,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(196,152,58,0.15);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(196,152,58,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hero-card h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.hero-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-card-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.hero-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.hero-stat-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.hero-stat-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-stat-row span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.hero-stat-row strong { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-left: auto; }
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: scrollBounce 2.5s ease infinite;
}
.hero-scroll svg { opacity: 0.4; }
@keyframes scrollBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); }
}

/* ============================================================
   CREDIBILITY STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.credibility-strip {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(196,152,58,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,152,58,0.2);
}
.credibility-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.credibility-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 3rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.credibility-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.credibility-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-feature-settings: 'lnum';
}
.credibility-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  max-width: 120px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: left;
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(27,42,74,0.15);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(27,42,74,0.06);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: rgba(196,152,58,0.12);
}
.service-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--navy); transition: var(--transition); }
.service-card:hover .service-icon svg { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.service-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.service-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.service-card-link:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); gap: 0.6rem; }

/* ============================================================
   PLAYER-COACH
   ============================================================ */
.player-coach {
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.player-coach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.player-coach-text .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.player-coach-text h2 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.player-coach-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.player-coach-cta { margin-top: 2rem; }
.player-coach-image {
  position: relative;
}
.headshot-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.headshot-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(27,42,74,0.15);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 8px);
  z-index: -1;
}
.headshot-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}
.headshot-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(17,28,51,0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.headshot-caption-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
}
.headshot-caption-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ============================================================
   FEATURED INSIGHT
   ============================================================ */
.featured-insight {
  background: var(--white);
}
.insight-featured-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.insight-featured-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.insight-featured-left {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 360px;
}
.insight-category {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(196,152,58,0.15);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(196,152,58,0.3);
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.insight-featured-left h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.insight-featured-left p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
}
.insight-featured-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.insight-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.insight-read-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-left: auto;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.insight-read-link:hover { gap: 0.7rem; }
.insight-featured-right {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.related-posts-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--silver);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.related-posts-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--silver-light);
}
.related-post-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.related-post-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.related-post-row:hover { padding-left: 0.5rem; }
.related-post-row h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.related-post-row:hover h5 { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.related-post-row span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--silver);
}

/* ============================================================
   PRODUCT TEASER
   ============================================================ */
.product-teaser {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.product-teaser::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 100% at 100% 50%, rgba(196,152,58,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.product-teaser-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.product-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}
.product-image-wrapper img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 80px rgba(196,152,58,0.12);
  width: 100%;
}
.product-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1rem;
  left: -1rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
}
.product-teaser-text .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.product-teaser-text h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.product-teaser-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.product-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.product-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.product-feature-item::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER
   ============================================================ */
.newsletter {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 4rem 0;
}
.newsletter-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.newsletter-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.newsletter-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  outline: none;
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--silver); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--navy); }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr auto;
  gap: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.footer-brand .nav-brand-top { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.footer-brand .nav-brand-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-email {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-email:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.footer-social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(196,152,58,0.1);
}
.footer-nav-group h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.footer-nav-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-nav-link:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE SECTIONS (non-home)
   ============================================================ */
.page-section { display: none; }
.page-section.active { display: block; }

.page-hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 9rem 0 5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(196,152,58,0.4), transparent);
}
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 600px; }
.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 80% 50%, rgba(36,53,96,0.7) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 20% 80%, rgba(196,152,58,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.service-detail {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.service-detail:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.service-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.service-detail-grid.reversed { direction: rtl; }
.service-detail-grid.reversed > * { direction: ltr; }
.service-detail-text .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; display: block; }
.service-detail-text h2 { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-size: 2.2rem; }
.service-detail-text > p { margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.service-bullets {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.service-bullet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.service-bullet:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.bullet-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.service-bullet span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.service-detail-visual {
  position: sticky;
  top: 6rem;
}
.video-placeholder {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.video-placeholder:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.video-placeholder-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(36,53,96,0.9), transparent),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #111c33, #1B2A4A);
}
.video-placeholder-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}
.video-play-btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(196,152,58,0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.video-placeholder:hover .video-play-btn {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--gold);
}
.video-play-btn svg { color: white; width: 28px; height: 28px; margin-left: 3px; }
.video-label {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}
.video-label strong { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.service-card-large {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
/* Service Image Card */
.service-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
}
.service-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.service-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(27,42,74,0.95) 0%, rgba(27,42,74,0.7) 50%, transparent 100%);
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.service-image-overlay strong {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.service-image-overlay span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.engagement-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.engagement-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.engagement-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--gold));
}
.engagement-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.engagement-card h4 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.engagement-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}
.about-headshot {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.about-headshot img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}
.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin: 4rem 0;
}
.about-story-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
}
.about-story-card h4 { margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1.4rem; }

/* Timeline Background Section */
.timeline-section-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.timeline-section-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 400px;
  background-image: url('./assets/timeline-tech-evolution.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.12;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.timeline-section-bg > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 100px;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--border), var(--gold), var(--border), transparent);
}
.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-year {
  width: 80px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-align: right;
  padding-top: 0.1rem;
}
.timeline-dot-wrapper {
  width: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 0.3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--silver-light);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(196,152,58,0.15);
}
.timeline-item.milestone .timeline-dot {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.timeline-content h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.timeline-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.philosophy-quote {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 6rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.philosophy-quote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.4;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 3rem;
}
.philosophy-quote blockquote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 8rem;
  color: rgba(196,152,58,0.2);
  position: absolute;
  top: -2rem;
  left: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}
.philosophy-quote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   PRODUCT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.product-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e1827 0%, #1B2A4A 60%, #1d2f54 100%);
  padding: 9rem 0 5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.product-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 500px;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.product-hero-text .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.product-hero-text h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.product-hero-text .sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; max-width: 480px; }
.product-hero-img {
  position: relative;
}
.product-hero-img img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 100px rgba(196,152,58,0.15);
}
.product-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,152,58,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.how-it-works {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 5rem 0;
}
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}
.steps-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 2.5rem;
  left: calc(16.67% + 1rem);
  right: calc(16.67% + 1rem);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.step-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.step-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.step-number {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.step-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(27,42,74,0.15); }
.feature-card-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(27,42,74,0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.feature-card h5 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.feature-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.personas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.persona-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: var(--white);
}
.persona-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.persona-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}
.persona-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.persona-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.editions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.edition-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.edition-card.pro {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--navy);
}
.edition-card.pro h3 { color: var(--white); }
.edition-card.pro p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.edition-card.pro .service-bullet span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.edition-card.pro .bullet-dot { background: var(--gold); }
.edition-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(27,42,74,0.08);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.edition-card.pro .edition-badge {
  background: rgba(196,152,58,0.2);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.edition-card h3 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.edition-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.edition-card .service-bullets { margin-bottom: 0; }
.product-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.product-cta-section h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.product-cta-section p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; }
.product-cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG / INSIGHTS PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 5rem 0;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(27,42,74,0.15);
}
.blog-card.featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
}
.blog-card-header {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.blog-card.featured .blog-card-header { min-height: 220px; }
.blog-card-date {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}
.blog-card-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.blog-card.featured .blog-card-header h3 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
.blog-card-body {
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.blog-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); gap: 0.65rem; }

/* Blog Modal */
.blog-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10,15,30,0.75);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.blog-modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.blog-modal {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 780px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-modal-overlay.open .blog-modal { transform: translateY(0); }
.blog-modal-header {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.blog-modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: white; }
.blog-modal-date {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}
.blog-modal-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.blog-modal-content {
  padding: 3rem;
}
.blog-modal-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.blog-modal-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.blog-modal-content ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.blog-modal-content ul li {
  padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.blog-modal-content ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.85rem;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.blog-modal-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}
.blog-modal-content blockquote p {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 5rem;
  padding: 5rem 0;
}
.contact-form-wrapper h3 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.contact-form-wrapper > p { margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27,42,74,0.08);
}
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--silver); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.form-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--silver);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.contact-sidebar {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  height: fit-content;
  position: sticky;
  top: 6rem;
}
.contact-sidebar h4 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.contact-info-item:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.contact-info-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--silver);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.contact-info-value {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.contact-info-value a { color: var(--navy); transition: color 0.2s; }
.contact-info-value a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.contact-sidebar-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-social-link {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.contact-social-link:hover { border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); background: var(--white); }
.calendly-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--silver);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; }
.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.stagger-5 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .hero-card { display: none; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .player-coach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .product-teaser-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .product-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .personas-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-logo-img { width: 50px; height: 50px; }
  .nav-brand-top { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .nav-brand-sub { font-size: 0.6rem; }
  .hero-content { padding-top: 2rem; }
  .insight-featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .service-detail-grid.reversed { direction: ltr; }
  .about-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .engagement-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .editions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-card.featured { grid-column: span 1; }
  .newsletter-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }
  .newsletter-form { min-width: unset; width: 100%; }
  .about-story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .speaking-past-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}
/* Comprehensive optimization box grid */
.comprehensive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .comprehensive-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .container, .container-sm, .container-lg { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  .section { padding: 4.5rem 0; }
  h1 { font-size: 2.6rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .credibility-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
  .credibility-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); width: 100%; }
  .credibility-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid::before { display: none; }
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .personas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .blog-modal { margin: 0 -0.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
  .blog-modal-overlay { padding: 1.5rem 0.75rem; }
  .timeline::before { left: 60px; }
  .timeline-year { width: 50px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   VISUAL RICHNESS UPGRADE — Premium Motion & Effects
   Appended below existing styles — do not modify above
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- 1. ANIMATED HERO BACKGROUND — Floating Shapes ---- */
.hero-shapes {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Shape 1 — large soft navy polygon (circle approximation) */
.hero-shape-1 {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  top: 8%;
  right: 12%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(36,53,96,0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196,152,58,0.06);
  border-radius: 38% 62% 55% 45% / 48% 40% 60% 52%;
  animation: floatShape1 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Shape 2 — medium gold-tinted ellipse */
.hero-shape-2 {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  bottom: 20%;
  left: 8%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(196,152,58,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196,152,58,0.08);
  border-radius: 62% 38% 45% 55% / 52% 60% 40% 48%;
  animation: floatShape2 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Shape 3 — small bright gold dot */
.hero-shape-3 {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  top: 35%;
  right: 28%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,152,58,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: floatShape3 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Shape 4 — large diffuse background poly */
.hero-shape-4 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  bottom: -10%;
  right: -5%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,42,74,0.25) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 42% 58% 52% 48% / 55% 45% 55% 45%;
  animation: floatShape4 26s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Shape 5 — thin ring-like shape */
.hero-shape-5 {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  top: 60%;
  left: 40%;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(196,152,58,0.07);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 38% 62% / 45% 55% 45% 55%;
  animation: floatShape5 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatShape1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.7; }
  33% { transform: translate(-18px, 22px) rotate(8deg); opacity: 1; }
  66% { transform: translate(14px, -12px) rotate(-5deg); opacity: 0.8; }
}
@keyframes floatShape2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.8; }
  40% { transform: translate(20px, -28px) rotate(-10deg); opacity: 0.6; }
  70% { transform: translate(-10px, 14px) rotate(6deg); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes floatShape3 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
  50% { transform: translate(-12px, 16px) scale(1.15); opacity: 0.6; }
}
@keyframes floatShape4 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.5; }
  50% { transform: translate(-20px, -30px) rotate(15deg); opacity: 0.7; }
}
@keyframes floatShape5 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  35% { transform: translate(16px, 20px) rotate(-12deg) scale(1.08); opacity: 0.9; }
  70% { transform: translate(-8px, -10px) rotate(7deg) scale(0.92); opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* ---- 1b. GRAIN TEXTURE OVERLAY ---- */
.hero-grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.035;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 200px 200px;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* ---- 1c. SLOW-SHIFT DOT GRID PATTERN ---- */
.hero-grid {
  animation: gridDrift 40s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gridDrift {
  0% { background-position: 0 0, 0 0; }
  100% { background-position: 60px 60px, 60px 60px; }
}

/* ---- 2. STAT COUNTER ANIMATION STYLES ---- */
[data-count],
[data-text-reveal] {
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.stat-counting {
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Text-reveal stats fade+scale in */
[data-text-reveal].stat-revealed {
  animation: statReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) forwards;
}
@keyframes statReveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.85) translateY(4px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

/* Initial hidden state for text-reveal stats */
[data-text-reveal]:not(.stat-revealed) {
  opacity: 0;
}

/* ---- 3. ENHANCED SERVICE CARDS ---- */
.service-card {
  /* Override transition to more luxurious */
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              border-color 0.4s ease !important;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Gold glow border on hover */
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(196,152,58,0.35),
    0 16px 48px rgba(27,42,74,0.16),
    0 4px 16px rgba(196,152,58,0.1) !important;
  border-color: rgba(196,152,58,0.4) !important;
}

/* Gradient overlay on hover (via ::after) */
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(196,152,58,0.04) 0%, rgba(27,42,74,0.03) 100%);
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.service-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Service icon enhanced hover */
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: rgba(196,152,58,0.15) !important;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(196,152,58,0.15);
}
.service-icon { transition: background 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease !important; }
.service-icon svg { transition: color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease !important; }
.service-card:hover .service-icon svg {
  color: var(--gold-dark) !important;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ---- 4. GRADIENT MESH SECTION DIVIDERS ---- */
/* After credibility strip → white section */
.credibility-strip + .section::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 80px;
  margin-top: -80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    var(--navy) 0%,
    rgba(27,42,74,0.6) 30%,
    rgba(248,247,245,0) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Soft radial warmth on off-white sections */
.player-coach {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.player-coach::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -200px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,152,58,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.player-coach .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* About section dot grid */
#section-about .section-off-white {
  position: relative;
}
#section-about .section-off-white::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,42,74,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
#section-about .section-off-white .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Section transition gradient (white → off-white) */
.section + .section-off-white {
  position: relative;
}
.section + .section-off-white::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(196,152,58,0.25), transparent);
}

/* Soft radial gradient spots on white sections */
.featured-insight {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 80% 20%, rgba(248,247,245,1) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
}

/* ---- 5. ENHANCED SCROLL ANIMATIONS — Stagger & Luxurious Durations ---- */
/* Upgrade duration to 0.8s */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) !important;
}
.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) !important;
}
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; }

/* Slide-in variants */
.slide-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
.slide-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.slide-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
.slide-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* Extended stagger delays */
.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s !important; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.22s !important; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.34s !important; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.46s !important; }

/* Service card grid — JS-applied stagger classes */
.service-card.stagger-card-1 { transition-delay: 0s !important; }
.service-card.stagger-card-2 { transition-delay: 0.12s !important; }
.service-card.stagger-card-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s !important; }
.service-card.stagger-card-4 { transition-delay: 0.36s !important; }

/* Step cards stagger */
.step-card.stagger-card-1 { transition-delay: 0s !important; }
.step-card.stagger-card-2 { transition-delay: 0.12s !important; }
.step-card.stagger-card-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s !important; }

/* Feature cards stagger */
.feature-card.stagger-card-1 { transition-delay: 0s !important; }
.feature-card.stagger-card-2 { transition-delay: 0.1s !important; }
.feature-card.stagger-card-3 { transition-delay: 0.2s !important; }
.feature-card.stagger-card-4 { transition-delay: 0.3s !important; }
.feature-card.stagger-card-5 { transition-delay: 0.1s !important; }
.feature-card.stagger-card-6 { transition-delay: 0.2s !important; }

/* Section text opacity transitions */
.section-header, .player-coach-text, .service-detail-text {
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

/* ---- 6. HERO PARALLAX SUPPORT ---- */
.hero-parallax-layer {
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.05s linear;
}

/* ---- 7. NAVIGATION ENHANCEMENTS ---- */

/* Backdrop-blur on scrolled nav (enhanced) */
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%) !important;
}

/* Nav link gold underline — grows from center */
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: none !important;
  transition: left 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              right 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) !important;
}
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  left: 0.65rem !important;
  right: 0.65rem !important;
}

/* Active nav link persistent gold dot indicator */
.nav.scrolled .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}

/* ---- 8. BUTTON MICRO-INTERACTIONS ---- */

/* Gold shimmer on btn-gold hover */
.btn-gold {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-gold::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -75%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 50%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-gold:hover::before {
  left: 125%;
  transition: left 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

/* Outline white fill on hover */
.btn-outline-white {
  transition: background 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              color 0.35s ease,
              transform 0.3s ease !important;
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Outline navy fill on hover */
.btn-outline-navy {
  transition: background 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              color 0.35s ease,
              transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

/* Subtle scale pulse on hero CTAs */
.hero-ctas .btn-gold {
  animation: ctaPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}
@keyframes ctaPulse {
  0%, 90%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  95% { transform: scale(1.025); }
}
.hero-ctas .btn-gold:hover {
  animation: none;
}

/* ---- 9. BLOG / INSIGHT CARD ENHANCEMENTS ---- */

/* Gradient header variants */
.blog-card-header--gradient-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111c33 0%, #1B2A4A 50%, #243560 100%) !important;
}
.blog-card-header--gradient-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e1827 0%, #1d2a46 50%, #1B2A4A 100%) !important;
}
.blog-card-header--gradient-3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B2A4A 0%, #243560 50%, #2a3d70 100%) !important;
}

/* Meta row: tag + read time */
.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Category tag pill */
.blog-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(196,152,58,0.18);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(196,152,58,0.28);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.blog-read-time {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Animated border-left accent on hover */
.blog-card {
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease,
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) !important;
  will-change: transform;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--gold) !important;
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
}

/* ---- 10. CONTACT SECTION POLISH ---- */

/* Subtle radial background pattern */
.contact-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 90% 10%, rgba(196,152,58,0.03) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 5% 80%, rgba(27,42,74,0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Make sure contact section has relative positioning */
#section-contact .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Form input animated border + glow on focus (enhanced) */
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-dark) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196,152,58,0.1), 0 1px 4px rgba(196,152,58,0.08) !important;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

/* Label float animation — subtle upward shift on input focus */
.form-group:focus-within label {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

/* Form inputs — smoother transition */
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}

/* Social icon hover (contact sidebar) */
.contact-social-link {
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease !important;
}
.contact-social-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--gold-dark) !important;
  background: rgba(196,152,58,0.06) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
}

/* Footer social icon hover (scale + gold) */
.footer-social-link {
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease !important;
}
.footer-social-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.1) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  background: rgba(196,152,58,0.12) !important;
}

/* ---- TIMELINE — pulse on milestone dots ---- */
.timeline-item.milestone .timeline-dot {
  animation: milestonePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes milestonePulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(196,152,58,0); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(196,152,58,0.12); }
}

/* ---- PHILOSOPHY QUOTE — subtle shimmer ---- */
.philosophy-quote {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.philosophy-quote::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -30%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(196,152,58,0.03), transparent);
  animation: quoteSweep 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes quoteSweep {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(500%); }
}

/* ---- PAGE HERO — animated gradient mesh ---- */
.page-hero-bg {
  animation: heroBgShift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroBgShift {
  0% {
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 80% 50%, rgba(36,53,96,0.7) 0%, transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 20% 80%, rgba(196,152,58,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
  }
  100% {
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 70% 60%, rgba(36,53,96,0.65) 0%, transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 30% 70%, rgba(196,152,58,0.08) 0%, transparent 55%);
  }
}

/* ---- ENGAGEMENT CARDS — enhanced hover ---- */
.engagement-card {
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) !important;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ---- CREDIBILITY STRIP — number hover ---- */
.credibility-item:hover .credibility-number {
  color: var(--white);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.credibility-number {
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

/* ---- HERO HEADLINE — slight text shimmer entrance ---- */
.hero-headline {
  animation: headlineReveal 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) forwards;
}
@keyframes headlineReveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
}

.hero-sub {
  animation: heroSubReveal 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) 0.3s both;
}
@keyframes heroSubReveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to { opacity: 0.72; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero-ctas {
  animation: heroCTAsReveal 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) 0.6s both;
}
@keyframes heroCTAsReveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero-text .eyebrow {
  animation: eyebrowReveal 1s ease 0.1s both;
}
@keyframes eyebrowReveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-12px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ---- PRODUCT HERO IMAGE — float animation ---- */
.product-hero-img img {
  animation: productFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes productFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* ---- STEP CARD NUMBERS — navy to gold on hover ---- */
.step-card:hover .step-number {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--gold-dark));
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}
.step-number {
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

/* ---- FEATURE CARD — icon glow on hover ---- */
.feature-card:hover .feature-card-icon {
  background: rgba(196,152,58,0.1);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transition: background 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}
.feature-card-icon {
  transition: background 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}

/* ---- REDUCE MOTION SUPPORT ---- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-shape, .hero-grain, .hero-grid,
  .hero-headline, .hero-sub, .hero-ctas, .hero-text .eyebrow,
  .product-hero-img img, .timeline-item.milestone .timeline-dot,
  .philosophy-quote::after, .hero-ctas .btn-gold,
  .page-hero-bg {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .fade-up, .fade-in, .slide-left, .slide-right {
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* ---- MOBILE ADJUSTMENTS ---- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-shape-1 { width: 200px; height: 200px; }
  .hero-shape-4 { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
  .hero-shape-5 { display: none; }
  .contact-bg-pattern { display: none; }
}

/* Contact section positioning for bg-pattern */
#section-contact {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}