/* ==========================================================================
   Font Imports & @font-face
   ========================================================================== */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Madness';
    src: url('../assets/fonts/Madness-Regular.otf') format('opentype');
    font-weight: normal;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Design Tokens & CSS Variables
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --color-navy: #081b29;
    --color-navy-light: #0d273d;
    --color-navy-dark: #030d17;
    --color-teal: #0ad8ad;
    --color-teal-hover: #09c29b;
    --color-teal-rgb: 10, 216, 173;
    --color-gold: #F6B84B;
    --color-gold-hover: #e5a73b;
    --color-orange: #FF5E00;
    --color-orange-rgb: 255, 94, 0;
    --color-white: #F7FAFC;
    --color-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-gray-steel: #475569;
    --color-gray-light: #E2E8F0;
    --color-gray-border: rgba(107, 124, 143, 0.2);

    /* Gradients */
    --gradient-cinematic: linear-gradient(135deg, #081b29 0%, #073B4C 45%, #0ad8ad 100%);
    --gradient-glow: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.15) 0%, rgba(7, 24, 39, 0) 70%);
    --gradient-overlay: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.4) 0%, rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.95) 100%);

    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-body: "proxima-nova", "Proxima Nova", "Montserrat", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

    /* Spacing & Layout */
    --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
    --spacing-sm: 1rem;
    --spacing-md: 1.5rem;
    --spacing-lg: 3rem;
    --spacing-xl: 112px;
    --container-width: 1392px;

    /* Shadows & Border Radius */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    --shadow-teal: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.3);
    --shadow-gold: 0 0 20px rgba(246, 184, 75, 0.2);
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;

    /* Accessibility Variables (Dynamically Modified by JS) */
    --font-scale: 1;
    --letter-spacing: normal;
    --line-height-scale: 1.6;

    /* Transition */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
    font-size: calc(16px * var(--font-scale));
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing);
    line-height: var(--line-height-scale);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-steel);
}

a {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--color-teal-hover);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Accessibility Focus Ring Styles */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--color-teal);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
    font-weight: bold;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    z-index: 10000;
    transition: top 0.2s;
}

.skip-link:focus {
    top: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Layout Containment
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: transparent;
    border-bottom: none;
    padding: 15px 0;
    margin-bottom: -110px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.header-container {
    pointer-events: auto;
    max-width: 95%;
    width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    height: 74px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    column-gap: 25px;
    background: rgba(4, 15, 24, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.35);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 32px 0 rgba(3, 13, 23, 0.4),
        0 0 20px 0 rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.15),
        inset 0 0 15px 0 rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Glowing Neon Lens Flares */
.nav-flare {
    position: absolute;
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 6px #ffffff,
        0 0 12px var(--color-teal),
        0 0 20px var(--color-teal);
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.nav-flare-top-left {
    top: -2.5px;
    left: 8%;
}

.nav-flare-bottom-right {
    bottom: -2.5px;
    right: 18%;
}

.nav-flare-top-right {
    top: -2.5px;
    right: 5%;
}

.brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    height: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    flex-shrink: 1;
}

.brand-logo:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.header-logo-img {
    height: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 5px 0 5px 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.text-teal {
    color: var(--color-teal) !important;
}

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

.bg-navy {
    background-color: var(--color-navy) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.bg-navy-light {
    background-color: var(--color-navy-light) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.bg-navy-dark {
    background-color: var(--color-navy-dark) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.bg-white {
    background-color: var(--color-white) !important;
    color: var(--color-navy) !important;
}

/* Ensure proper paragraph & heading contrast on dark backgrounds */
.bg-navy p,
.bg-navy-light p,
.bg-navy-dark p {
    color: var(--color-gray-light) !important;
}

.bg-navy h1,
.bg-navy h2,
.bg-navy h3,
.bg-navy h4,
.bg-navy h5,
.bg-navy h6,
.bg-navy-light h1,
.bg-navy-light h2,
.bg-navy-light h3,
.bg-navy-light h4,
.bg-navy-light h5,
.bg-navy-light h6,
.bg-navy-dark h1,
.bg-navy-dark h2,
.bg-navy-dark h3,
.bg-navy-dark h4,
.bg-navy-dark h5,
.bg-navy-dark h6 {
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 28px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: rgba(247, 250, 252, 0.7);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 8px 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-teal);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

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

/* Orange Gradient CTA Button */
.btn-cta-orange {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF5E00 0%, #FF8500 100%);
    color: var(--color-pure-white) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    gap: 6px;
}

.btn-cta-orange:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
    box-shadow:
        0 6px 20px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 12px rgba(255, 133, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-cta-orange .arrow {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

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

.desktop-cta-only {
    display: inline-flex;
}

.mobile-cta-only {
    display: none;
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 10px;
}

.hamburger {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
}

.hamburger::before,
.hamburger::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    left: 0;
}

.hamburger::before {
    top: -6px;
}

.hamburger::after {
    bottom: -6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
    background: var(--color-navy-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0 var(--spacing-md);
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo {
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer-mission {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-steel);
    max-width: 350px;
}

.footer-nav-grid {
    grid-column: span 3;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-nav-col h3 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-nav-col ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-nav-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.footer-nav-col ul li a {
    color: var(--color-gray-steel);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-nav-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) auto 0;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) 40px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--color-gray-steel);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & User Interface Layouts
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.btn-teal {
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-navy) !important;
}

.btn-teal:hover,
.btn-teal:focus,
.btn-teal:active {
    background-color: var(--color-teal-hover);
    color: var(--color-navy) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

.btn-gold {
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-gold-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-teal {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.btn-outline-teal:hover {
    background: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Grid & Section Container System */
.section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    position: relative;
}

#app {
    min-height: 80vh;
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    align-items: center;
}

.grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title-large {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home Hero Section (Cinematic)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-sec {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.9) 0%, rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.55) 60%, rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.25) 100%), url('../assets/hero-bg.png?v=3') no-repeat center center / cover;
    position: relative;
    padding: calc(var(--spacing-xl) + 110px) 0 var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    overflow: hidden;
}


.hero-sec::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 80%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: var(--gradient-glow);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Animated Grain Overlay */
.hero-grain {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.50;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    animation: grain-jitter 0.4s steps(4) infinite;
}

@keyframes grain-jitter {

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

    10% {
        transform: translate(-1%, -1%);
    }

    20% {
        transform: translate(-2%, 1%);
    }

    30% {
        transform: translate(1%, -2%);
    }

    40% {
        transform: translate(-1%, 3%);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(-2%, 1%);
    }

    60% {
        transform: translate(3%, -1%);
    }

    70% {
        transform: translate(2%, 1%);
    }

    80% {
        transform: translate(-1%, -2%);
    }

    90% {
        transform: translate(1%, 2%);
    }
}

.hero-sec .container {
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: 'Oswald', 'Impact', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6.5vw, 4.8rem);
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero-title-line-1 {
    display: block;
}

.hero-title-line-2 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.25ch;
}

.text-teal-italic {
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.text-orange-brush {
    font-family: 'Permanent Marker', cursive;
    font-style: normal;
    color: #FF8500;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    margin-left: 0.05em;
    transform: rotate(-1deg);
}

.brush-underline {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: -10%;
    width: 115%;
    height: 16px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 300 20' preserveAspectRatio='none'><path d='M10,14 C60,11 120,7 290,3 C210,8 110,13 10,14 Z' fill='%23FF8500'/></svg>");
    background-size: 100% 100%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 650px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .text-orange-brush {
        padding-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .brush-underline {
        height: 10px;
        bottom: 0px;
    }
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Timeline / Reality Component (Alternating Center Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.alternating-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
}

.timeline-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.timeline-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-spacer-row {
    height: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-spacer-row {
        height: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

.timeline-col {
    flex: 1;
    width: calc(50% - 30px);
}

.timeline-center {
    flex: 0 0 60px;
    width: 60px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    align-self: stretch;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-bar-line {
    display: none !important;
}

.timeline-bullet {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-white);
    background: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    z-index: 5;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, background-color 0.4s ease;
}

.timeline-bullet.bullet-teal {
    background: var(--color-teal);
}

.timeline-bullet.bullet-gold {
    background: var(--color-gold);
}

.timeline-bullet.active-bullet {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    border-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.85);
    background-color: var(--color-teal) !important;
}

.timeline-bullet.active-bullet.bullet-gold {
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(246, 184, 75, 0.85);
    background-color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

/* Scroll-linked progress timeline rules */
.alternating-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
    --timeline-progress: 0%;
}

.alternating-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.15);
    /* Dim teal/navy background track */
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.alternating-timeline::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    height: var(--timeline-progress, 0%);
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-teal), var(--color-gold));
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.6);
    transition: height 0.1s ease-out;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .alternating-timeline::before,
    .alternating-timeline::after {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Accessibility Settings Pauses Support */
html.accessibility-paused-animations .alternating-timeline::before {
    background: rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.15);
}

html.accessibility-paused-animations .alternating-timeline::after {
    height: 100% !important;
    transition: none !important;
}

html.accessibility-paused-animations .timeline-bullet {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

html.accessibility-paused-animations .timeline-bullet.active-bullet {
    transform: none !important;
    border-color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

/* Timeline Active Row Highlights & Glows */
.timeline-card,
.timeline-image-placeholder,
.timeline-year {
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.timeline-row.active-row .timeline-card {
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.12), 0 0 15px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.timeline-row.active-row .timeline-image-placeholder {
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.22), 0 0 25px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.025);
}

.timeline-row.active-row .timeline-year {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.35);
}

/* Gold Theme Custom highlights for gold bullets */
.timeline-row.active-row:has(.bullet-gold) .timeline-card {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(246, 184, 75, 0.12), 0 0 15px rgba(246, 184, 75, 0.06);
}

.timeline-row.active-row:has(.bullet-gold) .timeline-image-placeholder {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(246, 184, 75, 0.22), 0 0 25px rgba(246, 184, 75, 0.12);
}

.timeline-row.active-row:has(.bullet-gold) .timeline-year {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(246, 184, 75, 0.35);
}

/* Accessibility Pauses Highlights */
html.accessibility-paused-animations .timeline-row .timeline-card {
    border-color: var(--color-teal) !important;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
}

html.accessibility-paused-animations .timeline-row:has(.bullet-gold) .timeline-card {
    border-color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

html.accessibility-paused-animations .timeline-row .timeline-image-placeholder {
    border-color: var(--color-teal) !important;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important;
}

html.accessibility-paused-animations .timeline-row:has(.bullet-gold) .timeline-image-placeholder {
    border-color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

html.accessibility-paused-animations .timeline-row .timeline-year {
    color: var(--color-teal) !important;
}

html.accessibility-paused-animations .timeline-row:has(.bullet-gold) .timeline-year {
    color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

.timeline-content-left {
    text-align: right;
    padding-right: 30px;
}

.timeline-content-right {
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: 30px;
}

.timeline-content-left .timeline-card {
    text-align: left;
}

.timeline-content-right .timeline-card {
    text-align: left;
}

.timeline-image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
    background: var(--color-navy-dark);
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.timeline-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Mobile responsive alternating timeline layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    /* For rows where image is on the left and card is on the right, 
       reverse the column flow so the card stack is always on top on mobile */
    .timeline-row:nth-child(even) {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
    }

    .timeline-col {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .timeline-center {
        display: none;
    }

    .timeline-content-left,
    .timeline-content-right {
        text-align: left;
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    /* Add spacing between the card and the image on mobile */
    .timeline-row:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content-right {
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .timeline-row:nth-child(even) .timeline-content-left {
        margin-top: 15px;
    }
}

.timeline-year {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: var(--spacing-md);
}

.timeline-card {
    background: var(--color-pure-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Split-Screen Shift Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.split-shift {
    display: flex;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.shift-left,
.shift-right {
    flex: 1;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.shift-left {
    background: var(--color-navy-light);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-right: 2px solid var(--color-teal);
}

.shift-left h3 {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.shift-right {
    background: var(--color-pure-white);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.shift-words {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Generic Subpages Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.page-intro {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: calc(var(--spacing-lg) + 110px) 0 var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-teal);
}

.card {
    background: var(--color-pure-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.card-title {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Forms styling */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-steel);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.2);
    outline: none;
}

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

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.form-row .form-group {
    flex: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modals
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.85);
    z-index: 10000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

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

.modal-content {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-teal);
    max-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.modal-content.content-large {
    max-width: 700px;
}

.modal-body {
    overflow-y: auto;
    flex: 1;
    padding-right: 8px;
    /* space for scrollbar */
}

/* Custom scrollbar for premium aesthetic */
.modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}

.modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: transparent;
}

.modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.3);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--color-teal);
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-gray-steel);
    line-height: 1;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.success-icon-wrapper {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md);
}

.success-check-svg {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 32px;
    }

    .grid-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }

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

    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 0 32px;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        padding: var(--spacing-md) 32px 0;
    }

    .footer-nav-grid {
        grid-column: span 1;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) and (min-width: 769px) {
    .nav-list {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .header-container {
        height: 70px;
        padding: 10px 24px;
    }

    .btn-cta-orange {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .footer-container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        padding: var(--spacing-md) 20px 0;
    }

    .hero-sec {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.95) 0%, rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.65) 100%), url('../assets/hero-bg.png?v=3') no-repeat 65% center / cover;
        min-height: 70vh;
        padding: calc(var(--spacing-lg) + 100px) 0 var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    }

    .hero-sec::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .header-container {
        height: 66px;
        padding: 10px 16px;
    }

    .desktop-cta-only {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-cta-only {
        display: block;
        margin-top: 25px;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% + 10px);
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: rgba(4, 15, 24, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.35);
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
        box-shadow:
            0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
            0 0 20px rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.1);
        z-index: 1001;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
        text-align: center;
    }

    .nav-link {
        display: block;
        padding: 10px 0;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .nav-link::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--color-teal);
    }

    .split-shift {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .shift-left {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-teal);
    }

    .footer-nav-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
}

/* Custom Radio Group Styling */
.radio-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.radio-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.radio-container:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    background: rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.04);
}

.radio-container input[type="radio"] {
    accent-color: var(--color-teal);
    margin-right: 12px;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.radio-container input[type="radio"]:checked~span {
    font-weight: 600;
}

.win-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.scroll-snap-container {
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: y mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.win-snap-slide {
    min-height: 100vh;
    min-height: 100dvh;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 120px 20px 60px 20px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.win-intro-slide {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

@keyframes bounce {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(5px);
    }
}

/* Reduced Motion Fallback */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .scroll-snap-container {
        scroll-snap-type: none !important;
        height: auto !important;
        overflow-y: visible !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }

    .win-snap-slide {
        min-height: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-align: none !important;
        padding: 80px 20px !important;
    }

    @keyframes bounce {

        0%,
        100% {
            transform: none !important;
        }

        50% {
            transform: none !important;
        }
    }
}

.win-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.win-card-wrapper {
    perspective: 1000px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    display: block;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
}

/* Card theme color tokens based on categories */
.win-card-wrapper[data-card="W"],
.win-card-wrapper[data-card="1"],
.win-card-wrapper[data-card="A"] {
    --accent-rgb: 10, 216, 173;
    /* Teal */
    --accent-hex: #0ad8ad;
}

.win-card-wrapper[data-card="I"],
.win-card-wrapper[data-card="2"] {
    --accent-rgb: 55, 177, 255;
    /* Blue */
    --accent-hex: #37b1ff;
}

.win-card-wrapper[data-card="N"],
.win-card-wrapper[data-card="3"],
.win-card-wrapper[data-card="M"] {
    --accent-rgb: 246, 184, 75;
    /* Gold */
    --accent-hex: #f6b84b;
}

/* Hover Translate Lift & Theme shadow glow */
.win-card-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.015);
}

.win-card-wrapper[data-card="W"]:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 30px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.22);
}

.win-card-wrapper[data-card="I"]:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 30px rgba(55, 177, 255, 0.22);
}

.win-card-wrapper[data-card="N"]:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 30px rgba(246, 184, 75, 0.22);
}

.win-card-wrapper:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent-hex);
    outline-offset: 4px;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
}

.win-card-tilt {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.1s ease;
}

.win-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22, 32, 51, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 26, 0.98) 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Ambient background light radial effect on card */
.win-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 140%;
    height: 140%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.win-card-wrapper:hover .win-card::before {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.win-card>*:not(.glare-card-glare):not(.glare-card-rainbow):not(.win-card-video) {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* W-I-N Background Videos */
.win-card-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    opacity: 0.45;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.win-card-wrapper:hover .win-card-video {
    opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Badge pill style at top of cards */
.win-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.35);
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08);
    color: var(--accent-hex);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    user-select: none;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    transform: translateZ(25px);
}

.win-card-wrapper:hover .win-badge {
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.7);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.15);
}

.win-card-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.win-letter {
    font-family: 'Oswald', 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--accent-hex);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    display: block;
    user-select: none;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), text-shadow 0.6s ease;
    transform: translateZ(50px);
}

.win-card-wrapper:hover .win-letter {
    transform: scale(1.12) translateZ(60px);
    text-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.6);
}

.win-card-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    transform: translateZ(35px);
}

.win-card-teaser {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin: 0;
    transform: translateZ(20px);
}

.win-divider {
    width: 45px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-hex);
    margin: var(--spacing-sm) auto var(--spacing-sm) auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.4);
    transform: translateZ(30px);
}

.win-card-description {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    max-width: 95%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transform: translateZ(25px);
}

/* Glare & Rainbow layers specifically for WIN cards */
.win-card .glare-card-glare,
.win-card .glare-card-rainbow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.win-card .glare-card-glare {
    background: radial-gradient(circle 200px at var(--glare-x, 50%) var(--glare-y, 50%),
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 60%,
            transparent 100%);
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

.win-card .glare-card-rainbow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle 300px at var(--glare-x, 50%) var(--glare-y, 50%),
            rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.12) 0%,
            /* Teal */
            rgba(246, 184, 75, 0.08) 40%,
            /* Gold */
            rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.05) 80%,
            /* Orange */
            transparent 100%);
    mix-blend-mode: color-dodge;
}

.win-card-wrapper:hover .glare-card-glare,
.win-card-wrapper:hover .glare-card-rainbow {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Scroll Snap Slide Active Animations */
/* W.I.N. Sticky Scroll Showcase */
.win-scroll-trigger-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 300vh;
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.win-sticky-container {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.win-two-col-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
}

.win-left-sticky-col {
    width: 40%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    z-index: 10;
}

.win-right-viewport {
    width: 60%;
    position: relative;
    height: 460px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.win-right-scroll-col {
    width: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* W.I.N. Inline Scroll Indicator */
.win-scroll-indicator-inline {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    /* space for track */
}

.win-scroll-indicator-inline .win-indicator-track {
    position: absolute;
    left: 5px;
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    width: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 1px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.win-scroll-indicator-inline .win-indicator-progress {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--win-progress, 0%);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-teal), var(--color-gold));
    border-radius: 1px;
    transition: height 0.1s ease;
}

.win-scroll-indicator-inline .win-indicator-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
}

.win-scroll-indicator-inline .win-indicator-step:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-teal);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

.win-scroll-indicator-inline .win-indicator-step .step-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: -18px;
    /* align with track */
    z-index: 3;
}

.win-scroll-indicator-inline .win-indicator-step:hover .step-dot {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

.win-scroll-indicator-inline .win-indicator-step.active-step .step-dot {
    background: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-teal);
    transform: scale(1.5);
}

.win-scroll-indicator-inline .win-indicator-step[data-step="1"].active-step .step-dot {
    background: #37b1ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #37b1ff;
}

.win-scroll-indicator-inline .win-indicator-step[data-step="2"].active-step .step-dot {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-gold);
}

.win-scroll-indicator-inline .win-indicator-step .step-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.win-scroll-indicator-inline .win-indicator-step:hover .step-label,
.win-scroll-indicator-inline .win-indicator-step.active-step .step-label {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Wide card overrides for expanded descriptions */
.win-card-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    display: block;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    /* layout relative inside stack track */
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    transition: none !important;
}

/* Stacking for tablet & mobile responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .win-scroll-trigger-section {
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .win-sticky-container {
        position: relative !important;
        height: auto !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
    }

    .win-two-col-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }

    .win-left-sticky-col {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 20px !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }

    .win-left-sticky-col h2,
    .win-left-sticky-col p {
        text-align: center !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .win-scroll-indicator-inline {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .win-right-viewport {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    .win-right-scroll-col {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
        position: relative !important;
        top: auto !important;
        left: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        padding: 0 20px !important;
    }

    .win-card-wrapper {
        position: relative !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        left: auto !important;
        top: auto !important;
    }
}

/* Accessibility Settings Pauses Support */
html.accessibility-paused-animations .win-card-wrapper {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

html.accessibility-paused-animations .win-card-wrapper:hover {
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
}

html.accessibility-paused-animations .win-card-tilt {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

html.accessibility-paused-animations .win-card {
    transition: none !important;
}

html.accessibility-paused-animations .win-badge,
html.accessibility-paused-animations .win-letter {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    text-shadow: none !important;
}

html.accessibility-paused-animations .win-card::before,
html.accessibility-paused-animations .win-card .glare-card-glare,
html.accessibility-paused-animations .win-card .glare-card-rainbow {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Prefers Reduced Motion overrides */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .win-scroll-trigger-section {
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .win-sticky-container {
        position: relative !important;
        height: auto !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
    }

    .win-two-col-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }

    .win-left-sticky-col {
        width: 100% !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }

    .win-left-sticky-col h2,
    .win-left-sticky-col p {
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .win-right-viewport {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    .win-right-scroll-col {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
        position: relative !important;
        top: auto !important;
        left: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }

    .win-card-wrapper {
        position: relative !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
    }

    .win-scroll-indicator-inline {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page Form Layout Override
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-card-custom {
    background: var(--color-pure-white);
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.contact-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.contact-asterisk {
    color: #CC0000;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.contact-input,
.contact-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background-color: #FAFAFA;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
}

.contact-input:focus,
.contact-textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.15);
}

.contact-textarea {
    min-height: 160px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.contact-file-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-file-input {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.contact-file-info {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-steel);
}

.contact-btn-submit {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: none !important;
    border-radius: 3px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-btn-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-teal-hover);
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Shop Page Styles (Tony Robbins Inspired Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.shop-hero {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: calc(var(--spacing-lg) + 110px) 0 var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-teal);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.shop-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 80%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: var(--gradient-glow);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.shop-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.shop-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.shop-hero-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.shop-subnav {
    background: var(--color-navy-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
    position: sticky;
    top: 74px;
    z-index: 99;
    padding: 12px 0;
}

.shop-subnav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.shop-subnav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.shop-subnav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.shop-section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.shop-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(420px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.shop-card {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 13;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), box-shadow 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}

.shop-card:focus-visible {
    outline: 4px solid var(--color-teal);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.shop-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    z-index: 1;
}

.shop-card-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.shop-card-corner-glow {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    z-index: 3;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.shop-card.glow-teal .shop-card-corner-glow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.35) 0%, rgba(10, 216, 173, 0) 70%);
}

.shop-card.glow-orange .shop-card-corner-glow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.35) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0) 70%);
}

.shop-card.glow-purple .shop-card-corner-glow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.35) 0%, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0) 70%);
}

.shop-card.glow-gold .shop-card-corner-glow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(246, 184, 75, 0.35) 0%, rgba(246, 184, 75, 0) 70%);
}

.shop-card-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    right: 130px;
    z-index: 4;
    text-align: left;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.shop-card-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.shop-card.glow-orange .shop-card-tag,
.shop-card.glow-purple .shop-card-tag,
.shop-card.glow-gold .shop-card-tag {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.shop-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.shop-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(247, 250, 252, 0.78);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.shop-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(4, 15, 24, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.35);
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background-color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

/* Hover & Focus state transitions */
.shop-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

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

.shop-card:hover .shop-card-corner-glow {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.shop-card.glow-teal:hover .shop-card-badge {
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.shop-card.glow-orange:hover .shop-card-badge {
    background-color: #FF5E00;
    border-color: #FF5E00;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.shop-card.glow-purple:hover .shop-card-badge {
    background-color: #9D4EDE;
    border-color: #9D4EDE;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.shop-card.glow-gold:hover .shop-card-badge {
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .shop-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }

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

/* Category Specific Card Borders & Colors */

/* Programs: Electric Blue border and text */
.shop-card.category-program {
    border: 2.5px solid #00d2ff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.25);
}

.shop-card.category-program .shop-card-tag {
    color: #00d2ff !important;
}

.shop-card.category-program .shop-card-corner-glow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.4) 0%, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0) 70%) !important;
}

.shop-card.category-program .shop-card-badge {
    color: #00d2ff !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

.shop-card.category-program:hover .shop-card-badge {
    background-color: #00d2ff !important;
    border-color: #00d2ff !important;
    color: var(--color-navy) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Services: Orange border and text */
.shop-card.category-service {
    border: 2.5px solid #ff8500 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 133, 0, 0.25);
}

.shop-card.category-service .shop-card-tag {
    color: #ff8500 !important;
}

.shop-card.category-service .shop-card-corner-glow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(255, 133, 0, 0.4) 0%, rgba(255, 133, 0, 0) 70%) !important;
}

.shop-card.category-service .shop-card-badge {
    color: #ff8500 !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 133, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.shop-card.category-service:hover .shop-card-badge {
    background-color: #ff8500 !important;
    border-color: #ff8500 !important;
    color: var(--color-navy) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Swag: Green border and text */
.shop-card.category-swag {
    border: 2.5px solid #00e676 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 230, 118, 0.25);
}

.shop-card.category-swag .shop-card-tag {
    color: #00e676 !important;
}

.shop-card.category-swag .shop-card-corner-glow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(0, 230, 118, 0.4) 0%, rgba(0, 230, 118, 0) 70%) !important;
}

.shop-card.category-swag .shop-card-badge {
    color: #00e676 !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 230, 118, 0.4) !important;
}

.shop-card.category-swag:hover .shop-card-badge {
    background-color: #00e676 !important;
    border-color: #00e676 !important;
    color: var(--color-navy) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Shop Category Filtering
   ========================================================================== */
.shop-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.shop-filter-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gray-border);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    padding: 10px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-radius: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.shop-filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.shop-filter-btn[data-filter="program"].active {
    background-color: #00d2ff;
    border-color: #00d2ff;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.4);
}

.shop-filter-btn[data-filter="service"].active {
    background-color: #ff8500;
    border-color: #ff8500;
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 133, 0, 0.4);
}

.shop-filter-btn[data-filter="swag"].active {
    background-color: #00e676;
    border-color: #00e676;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 230, 118, 0.4);
}

/* Shading out and darkening inactive category cards */
.shop-grid.filter-active-program .shop-card:not(.category-program),
.shop-grid.filter-active-service .shop-card:not(.category-service),
.shop-grid.filter-active-swag .shop-card:not(.category-swag) {
    opacity: 0.15;
    filter: brightness(0.3) grayscale(0.85);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured In Scrolling Marquee
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-in {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 10;
}

.featured-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--color-gray-steel);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.marquee-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Fading edge gradients for scrolling marquee container */
.marquee-wrapper::before,
.marquee-wrapper::after {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 100%;
    content: "";
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-wrapper::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-navy-dark) 15%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-wrapper::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--color-navy-dark) 15%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    align-items: center;
    animation: marquee-scroll 32s linear infinite;
}

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

.marquee-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6rem;
    padding-right: 6rem;
}

.marquee-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.marquee-item img {
    height: 42px;
    width: auto;
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), filter var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    filter: grayscale(1) brightness(1.3);
}

.marquee-item img:hover {
    opacity: 0.95;
    filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Book Promotion Section (Limitations to Liberation)
   ========================================================================== */
.book-promo-sec {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8, 27, 41, 0) 0%, rgba(8, 27, 41, 0) 75%, rgba(8, 27, 41, 1) 100%), url('../assets/book_promo_bg.jpg') no-repeat center center / cover;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3712 / 1152;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 520px;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
}

.book-promo-content {
    max-width: 650px;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.book-promo-headline {
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-family: 'Oswald', 'Impact', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.book-promo-subheadline {
    color: var(--color-gray-light) !important;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .book-promo-sec {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8, 27, 41, 0) 0%, rgba(8, 27, 41, 0.5) 70%, rgba(8, 27, 41, 0.95) 100%), url('../assets/book_promo_bg.jpg') no-repeat center center / cover;
        height: auto;
        aspect-ratio: auto;
        padding: 4rem 0 2rem 0;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .book-promo-headline {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .book-promo-empty-col {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Legacy Wall Title with Caveat script font */
.legacy-title {
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 38px;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .legacy-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}

/* Mobile font legibility adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body {
        font-size: 16px !important;
    }

    p,
    li {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        line-height: 1.625 !important;
    }

    .section-desc {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    }
}

/* Speaker Page Preview Gallery Row */
.media-gallery-row {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.media-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.gallery-item {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.gallery-item img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.4);
    z-index: 10;
}

.gallery-item-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    margin-top: 6px;
    display: block;
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .media-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .media-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
    }
}

/* Articulated Inspiration Image Styles */
.articulated-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 450px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.articulated-img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.25);
    border-color: rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Speaking Page Gallery Lightbox Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-lightbox-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    /* 50% opacity black */
    z-index: 10000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.3s;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-lightbox-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.gallery-lightbox-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 66.67vw;
    /* 2/3 of viewport width */
    max-height: 66.67vh;
    /* 2/3 of viewport height */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.gallery-lightbox-overlay.active .gallery-lightbox-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.gallery-lightbox-image {
    max-width: 66.67vw;
    max-height: 66.67vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: block;
}

.gallery-lightbox-close-x {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: background-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    z-index: 10002;
    padding: 0;
}

.gallery-lightbox-close-x:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.gallery-lightbox-close-x svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* Custom 70/30 Grid Layout for Speaking Page Video/Form */
.grid-7-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 7fr 3fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .grid-7-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Page Portfolio Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.services-portfolio-section {
    margin-top: 4.5rem;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
    width: 100%;
}

/* Navy section gets a custom semi-transparent border */
.bg-navy-light .services-portfolio-section {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.portfolio-title-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.portfolio-card {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
    background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.bg-navy-light .portfolio-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.portfolio-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.portfolio-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(4, 15, 24, 0.95) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 24, 0.4) 60%, rgba(4, 15, 24, 0.1) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: background 0.35s ease;
}

.portfolio-card-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.portfolio-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.portfolio-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.portfolio-card-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 4;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.95);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), opacity 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.4);
}

/* Card Hover Animations */
.portfolio-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-card-bg {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-card-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(4, 15, 24, 0.98) 0%, rgba(4, 15, 24, 0.5) 60%, rgba(4, 15, 24, 0.15) 100%);
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-card-icon {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.portfolio-card-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

/* Equalizer Wave Animation for Playing Audio */
.portfolio-wave {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    align-items: flex-end;
    height: 14px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.portfolio-wave-bar {
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    border-radius: 1px;
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-card.playing {
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.4);
}

.portfolio-card.playing .portfolio-card-icon {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.portfolio-card.playing .portfolio-wave-bar {
    animation: portfolio-wave-anim 1s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.portfolio-card.playing .portfolio-wave-bar:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.portfolio-card.playing .portfolio-wave-bar:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.portfolio-card.playing .portfolio-wave-bar:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.portfolio-card.playing .portfolio-wave-bar:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.portfolio-card.playing .portfolio-wave-bar:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

@keyframes portfolio-wave-anim {
    0% {
        height: 3px;
    }

    100% {
        height: 14px;
    }
}

/* Unified Lightbox Overlay Styles */
.portfolio-lightbox-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    z-index: 10005;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.3s;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.portfolio-lightbox-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.portfolio-lightbox-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 80vw;
    max-height: 80vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    cursor: default;
}

.portfolio-lightbox-overlay.active .portfolio-lightbox-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.portfolio-lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
    z-index: 10008;
    padding: 0;
}

.portfolio-lightbox-close:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background-color: var(--color-orange-brush);
}

.portfolio-lightbox-close svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    stroke: var(--color-navy);
    stroke-width: 3px;
}

#portfolio-lightbox-content {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.portfolio-lightbox-image,
.portfolio-lightbox-video {
    max-width: 80vw;
    max-height: 80vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.portfolio-lightbox-caption {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Responsive Grid Adapting */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .portfolio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .portfolio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .services-portfolio-section {
        margin-top: 3rem;
        padding-top: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .portfolio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Light Theme File Explorer
   ========================================================================== */
.services-explorer-section {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 5rem 0 6rem 0;
}

.explorer-instruction {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.explorer-instruction-icon {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    animation: bounce-horizontal 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes bounce-horizontal {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateX(4px);
    }
}

.explorer-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: transparent;
}

/* Sidebar navigation (Desktop) */
.explorer-sidebar {
    display: none;
}

.file-icon {
    display: none;
}

/* Tabs Bar */
.explorer-workspace {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background-color: transparent;
    width: 100%;
}

.explorer-tab-bar {
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 6px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    /* Firefox */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    max-width: fit-content;
}

.explorer-tab-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
    /* Chrome/Safari */
}

.explorer-tab {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 40px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    user-select: none;
    position: relative;
}

.explorer-tab:hover {
    color: var(--color-pure-white);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.explorer-tab.active {
    background-color: var(--color-navy-light);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Light tag on the tabs */
.explorer-tab-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-navy-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.explorer-tab.active .explorer-tab-tag {
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.explorer-tab:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-teal);
    outline-offset: -2px;
}

/* Editor Window Content */
.explorer-editor-pane {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
}

.explorer-gutter {
    display: none;
}

.explorer-content-area {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0;
}

.explorer-tab-content {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.explorer-tab-content.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Tab Panel Details (Light Theme styles) */
.explorer-panel-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.explorer-panel-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.explorer-panel-title {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}

.explorer-panel-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.explorer-panel-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.explorer-row {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.explorer-features-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    border-top: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.explorer-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.explorer-grid-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.explorer-grid-center {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.explorer-grid-center .explorer-panel-desc {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.explorer-grid-center .explorer-cta {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.explorer-grid-left .portfolio-card,
.explorer-grid-right .portfolio-card {
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.explorer-bullets-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.explorer-bullets-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.explorer-bullet-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.explorer-bullet-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.explorer-bullet-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.explorer-visual-pane {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.explorer-visual-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

/* Portfolio Panel (Light Theme adaptation) */
.explorer-portfolio-section {
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.explorer-portfolio-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .explorer-panel-inner,
    .explorer-features-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .explorer-features-row {
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
    }

    .explorer-grid-layout {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .explorer-grid-center {
        order: -1;
        /* Stack the text and button at the top */
        padding: 0;
    }

    .explorer-grid-left,
    .explorer-grid-right {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .explorer-grid-left,
    .explorer-grid-right {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .explorer-grid-left,
    .explorer-grid-right {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 280px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .explorer-container {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .explorer-sidebar {
        display: none;
    }

    .explorer-tab-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 8px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 340px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
        gap: 6px;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .explorer-tab {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        border-radius: 14px;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .explorer-tab.active {
        background-color: var(--color-navy-light);
    }

    .explorer-gutter {
        display: none;
    }

    .explorer-content-area {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .explorer-panel-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* Social Share Buttons */
.share-btn {
    transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

.share-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-teal) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-teal) !important;
    background-color: rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.05) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Reviews Scrolling Marquee (Right to Left) */
.reviews-marquee-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.reviews-marquee-wrapper::before,
.reviews-marquee-wrapper::after {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 100%;
    content: "";
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.reviews-marquee-wrapper::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-pure-white) 15%, transparent 100%);
}

.reviews-marquee-wrapper::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--color-pure-white) 15%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Reviews Carousel Navigation Arrows (desktop hidden) */
.reviews-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); /* 50% transparency */
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    display: none; /* hidden on desktop */
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.reviews-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
}

.reviews-arrow:active {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

.reviews-arrow-left {
    left: 15px;
}

.reviews-arrow-right {
    right: 15px;
}

.reviews-arrow svg {
    pointer-events: none;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.reviews-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: reviews-marquee-scroll 45s linear infinite;
}

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

.reviews-marquee-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    padding-right: 30px;
}

.reviews-marquee-card {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 380px;
    background: var(--color-pure-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.reviews-marquee-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-teal) !important;
}

.reviewer-profile {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
    padding-top: 12px;
}

.reviewer-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-teal);
}

.reviewer-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.reviewer-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.reviewer-role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-steel);
}

@keyframes reviews-marquee-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Accessible AIM Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.aim-showcase-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
}

.aim-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .aim-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }
}

.aim-video-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.25);
    background: var(--color-navy-dark);
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    line-height: 0;
}

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

.aim-sound-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.aim-sound-badge img {
    display: block;
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.aim-sound-badge:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.aim-sound-badge.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.aim-center-play {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), background-color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.3), var(--shadow-lg);
}

.aim-center-play svg {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-left: 6px;
}

.aim-video-wrapper:hover .aim-center-play {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

.aim-center-play.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.aim-content-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.aim-social-proof {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.aim-avatar-stack {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.aim-avatar-stack img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
    margin-left: -10px;
}

.aim-avatar-stack img:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.aim-joined-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.aim-waitlist-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
    width: 100%;
}

.aim-email-input {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 240px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 27, 41, 0.2);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.aim-email-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.15);
    outline: none;
}

.aim-submit-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF5E00 0%, #FF8500 100%);
    color: var(--color-pure-white) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.aim-submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
    box-shadow:
        0 6px 20px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 12px rgba(255, 133, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Motto Row Section */
.aim-motto-section {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
}

.aim-motto-divider-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.aim-motto-line {
    flex-grow: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-border);
}

.aim-motto-logo {
    height: 92px;
    width: auto;
    margin: 0 30px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.aim-motto-text {
    text-align: center;
}

.aim-motto-title-navy {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.aim-motto-title-teal {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
    color: var(--color-teal) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* Animations for Dynamic Portfolio Visual Pane */
@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Follow Marchello on Instagram Section
   ========================================================================== */
.instagram-section-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    outline: none;
    color: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.instagram-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: transparent;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    width: 100%;
}

.instagram-marquee-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Glassmorphic Overlay Gradient to Fade Marquee Edges */
.instagram-marquee-container::before,
.instagram-marquee-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 15%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.instagram-marquee-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-navy-dark) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.instagram-marquee-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--color-navy-dark) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.instagram-marquee-row {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.instagram-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    will-change: transform;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.instagram-post {
    display: block;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
}

.instagram-post img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), filter 0.6s ease;
}

/* Hover effects for posts */
.instagram-post::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(240, 148, 51, 0.35) 0%, rgba(230, 104, 60, 0.35) 25%, rgba(220, 39, 67, 0.35) 50%, rgba(204, 35, 102, 0.35) 75%, rgba(188, 24, 136, 0.35) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Hover animation play state pause */
.instagram-section-link:hover .instagram-marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

.instagram-section-link:hover .instagram-post img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(0.9);
}

.instagram-section-link:hover .instagram-post::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Floating Center Badge styling */
.instagram-center-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(11, 19, 43, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem 2.8rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Let clicks pass through to the overlay link */
}

.instagram-icon-wrap {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(220, 39, 67, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.instagram-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
}

.instagram-badge {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.instagram-cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Hover effects for the link on the center badge */
.instagram-section-link:hover .instagram-center-badge {
    background: rgba(11, 19, 43, 0.92);
    border-color: rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.2), 0 0 15px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.1);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.04);
}

.instagram-section-link:hover .instagram-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Animations for marquee */
@keyframes marquee-rtl {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes marquee-ltr {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

.marquee-rtl .instagram-marquee-track {
    animation: marquee-rtl 42s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-ltr .instagram-marquee-track {
    animation: marquee-ltr 42s linear infinite;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .instagram-post {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }

    .marquee-rtl .instagram-marquee-track,
    .marquee-ltr .instagram-marquee-track {
        animation-duration: 35s;
    }

    .instagram-center-badge {
        padding: 1.2rem 2.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .instagram-post {
        width: 160px;
        height: 160px;
    }

    .marquee-rtl .instagram-marquee-track,
    .marquee-ltr .instagram-marquee-track {
        animation-duration: 28s;
    }

    .instagram-center-badge {
        padding: 1rem 1.8rem;
    }

    .instagram-icon-wrap {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
    }

    .instagram-icon-wrap svg {
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Lightbox Mock Browser Mockup
   ========================================================================== */
.portfolio-lightbox-browser {
    width: 85vw;
    max-width: 1200px;
    height: 75vh;
    min-height: 520px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    background-color: #1e293b;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.browser-top-bar {
    height: 40px;
    background-color: #0f172a;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    user-select: none;
}

.browser-window-controls {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.browser-control-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}

.browser-control-dot.red {
    background-color: #ef4444;
}

.browser-control-dot.yellow {
    background-color: #eab308;
}

.browser-control-dot.green {
    background-color: #22c55e;
}

.browser-window-title {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    padding: 0 80px;
}

.portfolio-lightbox-iframe {
    flex: 1;
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    display: block;
}

/* Responsive queries for Mock Browser Lightbox */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .portfolio-lightbox-browser {
        width: 90vw;
        height: 70vh;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .portfolio-lightbox-browser {
        width: 95vw;
        height: 80vh;
        min-height: 400px;
        border-radius: 6px;
    }

    .browser-top-bar {
        height: 36px;
    }

    .browser-window-title {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0 60px;
    }

    .browser-control-dot {
        width: 10px;
        height: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .portfolio-lightbox-browser {
        width: 98vw;
        height: 85vh;
        min-height: 350px;
    }

    .browser-window-title {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0 50px;
    }

    .browser-top-bar {
        padding: 0 12px;
    }

    .browser-window-controls {
        left: 12px;
    }
}

/* Resources Page Custom Styling */
.resource-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.resource-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 20px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.3);
}

.resource-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f1f5f9;
}

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

.resource-card:hover .resource-cover-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.resource-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.15);
}

.resource-card-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.resource-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.resource-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.resource-card-button-wrapper {
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-md);
}

/* Mission Page Rebuild - Friendly, Modern, Futuristic styles */
.mission-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* Scroll reveal animations */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.perspective-console {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 40px;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 30px auto;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    position: relative;
}

.console-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .console-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.console-buttons-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.console-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: left;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.console-btn:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.console-btn.active {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.15);
}

.console-display-column {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 30px;
    min-height: 180px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.console-display-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.console-display-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.pillar-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.pillar-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--color-teal);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.3);
}

.pillar-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.pillar-card.card-gold::after {
    background: var(--color-gold);
}

.pillar-card.card-gold:hover {
    border-color: rgba(230, 175, 46, 0.3);
}

.pillar-emoji {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.pillar-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.pillar-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.mission-cta {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.mission-cta-title {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pillar-featured-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 2px solid rgba(230, 175, 46, 0.25);
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-featured-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
}

.pillar-featured-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(230, 175, 46, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(230, 175, 46, 0.5);
}

.pillar-featured-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.pillar-featured-card p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Media Lightbox (Full-Screen Viewer) & Zoomable Media Feedback
   ========================================================================== */
.global-media-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(3, 11, 19, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: 100000;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    padding: 20px;
    /* Minimum 20px padding on all sides */
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.global-media-lightbox.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.global-media-lightbox .lightbox-body {
    position: relative;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 40px);
    /* Minimum 20px padding left & right */
    max-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.global-media-lightbox .lightbox-media-element {
    max-width: calc(100vw - 40px);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    /* Nothing is cropped! */
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
        0 0 30px rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 209, 193, 0.3);
}

.global-media-lightbox .lightbox-close-btn {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 100001;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.global-media-lightbox .lightbox-close-btn svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
}

.global-media-lightbox .lightbox-close-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(10, 216, 173, 0.85);
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.global-media-lightbox .lightbox-caption {
    margin-top: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Cursor Indicator for Zoomable Clickable Media */
.timeline-img,
.articulated-img,
.contact-image-column img,
.resource-cover-image,
.blog-card-img,
.blog-card img,
.media-gallery-grid img,
.instagram-post img,
.zoomable-media,
.portfolio-card {
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.timeline-img:hover,
.articulated-img:hover,
.contact-image-column img:hover,
.resource-cover-image:hover,
.blog-card-img:hover,
.media-gallery-grid img:hover,
.instagram-post img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comprehensive Mobile Optimization (Strict 20px Min Side Padding & Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Enforce strict minimum 20px padding left & right on mobile screen view */
    .container,
    .footer-container,
    .footer-bottom,
    .header-container,
    .page-intro .container,
    .contact-card-custom,
    .resource-card,
    .reviews-marquee-card,
    .modal-content {
        padding-left: 20px !important;
        padding-right: 20px !important;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .header-container {
        width: calc(100% - 40px);
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* Reduce excess vertical margins & spacing on mobile */
    .section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .hero-sec {
        padding: 120px 0 40px 0;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .page-intro {
        padding: 110px 0 35px 0;
    }

    /* Grids & Card spacing on mobile */
    .grid-2,
    .grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .contact-card-custom {
        padding-top: 25px !important;
        padding-bottom: 25px !important;
    }

    /* Responsive typography scaling */
    h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.4rem);
        line-height: 1.25;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.85rem);
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    h3 {
        font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 1.45rem);
    }

    /* Disable left and right fade overlays on marquees on mobile */
    .marquee-wrapper::before,
    .marquee-wrapper::after,
    .instagram-marquee-row::before,
    .instagram-marquee-row::after,
    .instagram-marquee-container::before,
    .instagram-marquee-container::after {
        display: none !important;
        content: none !important;
        background: none !important;
        width: 0 !important;
        height: 0 !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
    }
}

/* Reviews Carousel Navigation (Mobile & Tablet specific layout up to 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .reviews-marquee-wrapper::before,
    .reviews-marquee-wrapper::after {
        display: none !important;
        content: none !important;
        background: none !important;
        width: 0 !important;
        height: 0 !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
    }

    .reviews-marquee-wrapper {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 20px 0;
    }
    
    .reviews-marquee-track {
        display: flex;
        width: 100% !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        animation: none !important; /* Disables marquee animation */
        animation-name: none !important;
        animation-play-state: paused !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important; /* Hide scrollbar Firefox */
        -ms-overflow-style: none !important; /* Hide scrollbar IE/Edge */
    }
    
    .reviews-marquee-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important; /* Hide scrollbar Chrome/Safari */
    }
    
    .reviews-marquee-group[aria-hidden="true"] {
        display: none !important; /* Hide duplicate marquee group */
    }
    
    .reviews-marquee-group {
        display: flex !important;
        gap: 0 !important;
        padding-right: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    
    .reviews-marquee-card {
        width: 100% !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        scroll-snap-align: center !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        padding-left: 65px !important;
        padding-right: 65px !important;
    }

    .reviews-arrow {
        display: flex !important; /* Show navigation arrows on mobile & tablet */
        opacity: 0.65;
        transition: opacity 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .reviews-arrow:hover,
    .reviews-arrow:active {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}