/* ============================================
   APEX TRIAD - STYLES.CSS
   Premium landing page stylesheet
   ============================================ */

/* ============================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (Design Tokens)
   ============================================ */
:root {
    /* Brand Colors */
    --brand-gold: #B8860B;
    --brand-gold-light: #D4A017;
    --brand-gold-dark: #8B6914;
    --brand-black: #0B0B0B;
    --brand-slate: #1F2937;

    /* Glassmorphism */
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --glass-blur: 12px;

    /* Neutral Colors */
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --gray-100: #F3F4F6;
    --gray-200: #E5E7EB;
    --gray-300: #D1D5DB;
    --gray-400: #9CA3AF;
    --gray-500: #6B7280;
    --gray-600: #4B5563;
    --gray-700: #374151;
    --gray-800: #1F2937;
    --gray-900: #111827;

    /* Typography */
    --font-family: 'Manrope', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-size-xs: 0.75rem;
    --font-size-sm: 0.875rem;
    --font-size-base: 1rem;
    --font-size-lg: 1.125rem;
    --font-size-xl: 1.25rem;
    --font-size-2xl: 1.5rem;
    --font-size-3xl: 1.875rem;
    --font-size-4xl: 2.25rem;
    --font-size-5xl: 3rem;
    --font-size-6xl: 3.75rem;

    /* Spacing */
    --space-1: 0.25rem;
    --space-2: 0.5rem;
    --space-3: 0.75rem;
    --space-4: 1rem;
    --space-5: 1.25rem;
    --space-6: 1.5rem;
    --space-8: 2rem;
    --space-10: 2.5rem;
    --space-12: 3rem;
    --space-16: 4rem;
    --space-20: 5rem;
    --space-24: 6rem;

    /* Layout */
    --container-max: 1200px;
    --container-padding: var(--space-6);
    --header-height: 80px;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-gold: 0 4px 14px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25);

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 150ms ease;
    --transition-base: 250ms ease;
    --transition-slow: 350ms ease;

    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;
    --radius-xl: 16px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* ============================================
   BASE RESET & DEFAULTS
   ============================================ */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: var(--header-height);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    background-color: var(--brand-black);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

a:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--brand-gold);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

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

button:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--brand-gold);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

ul,
ol {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ============================================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================ */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.section-heading {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .section-heading {
        font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
    }
}

.section-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: calc(-1 * var(--space-8)) auto var(--space-10);
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

/* ============================================
   GLASSMORPHISM CARDS
   ============================================ */
.glass-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    color: var(--brand-black);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--brand-gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
    border-color: var(--brand-gold);
    color: var(--brand-gold);
}

/* ============================================
   HEADER
   ============================================ */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: var(--header-height);
    background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.logo img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
}

/* Navigation */
.nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: var(--space-2);
    z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger-line {
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 280px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--brand-slate);
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-8)) var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    transition: right var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 999;
}

.nav-menu.is-open {
    right: 0;
}

.nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    color: var(--brand-gold);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .nav-toggle {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: static;
        width: auto;
        height: auto;
        background: transparent;
        padding: 0;
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: var(--space-1);
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
        padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--brand-black);
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-svg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.12;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-12) var(--container-padding);
    text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-content {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: var(--space-16);
        text-align: left;
        padding: var(--space-20) var(--container-padding);
    }
}

.hero-overline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.hero-headline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-headline {
        font-size: var(--font-size-5xl);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-headline {
        font-size: var(--font-size-6xl);
    }
}

.hero-subheadline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    max-width: 540px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-subheadline {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    }
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 480px) {
    .hero-ctas {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-ctas {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
}

.hero-note {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* ============================================
   SERVICES SECTION (New Structure)
   ============================================ */
.services-section {
    padding: var(--space-20) var(--space-5);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-black) 0%, rgba(18, 18, 20, 1) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
}

.services-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Services Header */
.services-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.services-header h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}

.services-lead {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.services-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Services Grid */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-5);
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 720px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-6);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-8);
    }
}

/* Service Card */
.service-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: var(--space-8);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    min-height: 170px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}

.service-card:hover,
.service-card:focus-within {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.55);
}

.service-card.secondary {
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.card-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.card-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0;
}

.card-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.45;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-link {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.card-link:hover {
    color: var(--brand-gold-light);
}

/* Early Clients Banner */
.early-clients {
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.28);
    padding: var(--space-5);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.006));
}

.early-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .early-inner {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
        text-align: left;
    }
}

.early-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.early-copy {
    flex: 1;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.early-copy strong {
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.early-copy p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.early-cta {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--brand-gold);
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    background: transparent;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    color: var(--brand-black);
}

/* Primary Services Grid (2 cards) */
.services-primary-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .services-primary-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
        gap: var(--space-8);
    }
}

.primary-card {
    padding: var(--space-8);
}

.primary-card .card-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.primary-card .card-desc {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.included-heading {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.included-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-1);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.included-list li {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.other-capabilities {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

/* Featured Card (Design Service) */
.featured-card {
    position: relative;
    border-left: 2px solid #22c55e;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), -4px 0 20px -5px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
}

/* Analysis Chips for Free Website Analysis card */
.analysis-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.mini-chip {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.recommended-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-3);
    right: var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Deliverable Chips */
.deliverable-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    height: 44px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
}

.chip svg {
    stroke: var(--brand-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chip:hover {
    border-color: var(--brand-gold);
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1);
}

.chip:focus {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.4);
}

/* Tooltip removed to prevent empty dot artifact */

/* Outcomes Row */
.outcomes-row {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

/* Card CTAs */
.card-ctas {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.btn-full {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ============================================
   CAROUSEL STYLES
   ============================================ */
.testimonials-carousel {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.carousel-main {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.carousel-track-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.carousel-track .case-study-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
}

.carousel-arrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--white);
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    color: var(--brand-black);
    border-color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.carousel-dots .dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--glass-border);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-dots .dot.active {
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* 16:9 Landscape Preview */
.case-study-preview.landscape {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    max-width: 280px;
}

.case-study-preview.landscape img {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

/* NEW: Large Rectangular Website Preview (laptop/monitor style) */
.case-study-grid-new {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 0.6fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .case-study-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-4);
    }
}

.case-study-preview-large {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    min-height: 220px;
}

.case-study-preview-large img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.case-study-preview-large .preview-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-2);
    left: var(--space-2);
    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-black);
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.case-study-preview-large .btn-visit-site {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-3);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Compact Download Section with transparent PDF overlay */
.case-study-download-compact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    text-align: center;
}

.download-cover {
    position: relative;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.download-cover img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.pdf-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pdf-icon-transparent {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.download-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-download-sm {
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    gap: var(--space-1);
}

.btn-download-sm svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

/* 9:16 Portrait Preview */
.case-study-preview.portrait {
    aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
    max-width: 180px;
}

.case-study-preview.portrait img {
    aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
}

/* Square Download Section */
.case-study-download.square {
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    width: 160px;
    min-width: 160px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px dashed var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-3);
}

.download-image-placeholder {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--gray-800);
}

.download-image-placeholder img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.case-study-download.square .btn-download {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
}

/* ============================================
   PROCESS SECTION (Premium Redesign)
   ============================================ */
.process {
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
    background: var(--brand-slate);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

/* Desktop Process Diagram */
.process-diagram {
    position: relative;
    display: none;
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .process-diagram {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* SVG Connectors Layer */
.process-svg-connectors {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1500px;
    height: 340px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Animated Dashed Lines (marching ants effect) */
@keyframes dash-march {
    from {
        stroke-dashoffset: 15;
    }

    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
}

.animated-dash {
    animation: dash-march 1s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause animation on card hover */
.process-diagram:hover .animated-dash {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Process Cards Row */
.process-cards-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-top: 120px;
    max-width: 1500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Process Card Styling (bigger) */
.process-card {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 280px;
    min-width: 200px;
    min-height: 340px;
    padding: 0;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.process-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* HTML Process Arrows (positioned between cards) */
.process-arrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: 40px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0 2px;
}

.arrow-line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(to right,
            var(--brand-gold) 0px,
            var(--brand-gold) 10px,
            transparent 10px,
            transparent 15px);
    background-size: 15px 100%;
    animation: arrow-march 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes arrow-march {
    from {
        background-position: 0 0;
    }

    to {
        background-position: -15px 0;
    }
}

/* Pause arrow animation on hover */
.process-cards-row:hover .arrow-line {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.arrow-head {
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-top: 4px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;
    border-left: 7px solid var(--brand-gold);
}

.process-card-header {
    padding: var(--space-4);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.process-number {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    color: var(--brand-black);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3);
}

.process-card-body {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    flex: 1;
}

.process-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.process-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.process-divider {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.process-detail {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--gray-500);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.process-detail-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    text-align: center;
}

.process-detail-list li {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Mobile Process Layout */
.process-mobile {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: var(--space-4) 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .process-mobile {
        display: none;
    }
}

.feedback-label-mobile {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1);
    border: 1px dashed var(--brand-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.process-step-mobile {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.step-indicator {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-number {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    color: var(--brand-black);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.step-line {
    width: 2px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--brand-gold), transparent);
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.step-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding: var(--space-4);
}

.step-content h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.step-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.step-detail {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.feedback-indicator-mobile {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin: var(--space-2) 0;
}

.feedback-indicator-mobile span {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.step-arrow-mobile {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--space-1) 0;
}

/* ============================================
   CASE STUDIES SECTION (Premium Redesign)
   ============================================ */
.case-studies {
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
    background: var(--brand-black);
}

.testimonials {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-10);
}

/* Case Study Card */
.case-study-card {
    padding: var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .case-study-card {
        padding: var(--space-8);
    }
}

.case-study-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .case-study-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-8);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .case-study-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.5fr 0.8fr;
    }
}

/* Website Preview */
.case-study-preview {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--gray-800);
}

.case-study-preview img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.case-study-preview:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.preview-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-3);
    left: var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    color: var(--brand-black);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.btn-visit-site {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-3);
    right: var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    gap: var(--space-2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* Case Study Details */
.case-study-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.case-study-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.case-study-metrics {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.metric {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-value {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    line-height: 1;
}

.metric-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.deliverables-heading {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.deliverables-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}

.deliverables-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

.deliverables-list li svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
}

/* Case Study Download */
.case-study-download {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-6);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px dashed var(--glass-border);
}

.pdf-preview {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.pdf-icon {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.pdf-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gray-300);
}

.btn-download {
    width: 100%;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ============================================ */
.contact {
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-black) 0%, var(--brand-slate) 100%);
}

.contact-form {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-8);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .contact-form {
        padding: var(--space-10);
    }
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.required {
    color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.optional {
    color: var(--gray-500);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.form-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--white);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.form-select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--brand-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.2);
}

.form-input[aria-invalid="true"],
.form-textarea[aria-invalid="true"] {
    border-color: #EF4444;
}

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

.form-select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='20' height='20' viewBox='0 0 20 20' fill='%239CA3AF'%3E%3Cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M5.293 7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0L10 10.586l3.293-3.293a1 1 0 111.414 1.414l-4 4a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 010-1.414z' clip-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right var(--space-3) center;
    padding-right: var(--space-10);
}

.error-message {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: #EF4444;
    margin-top: var(--space-1);
    min-height: 1.25rem;
}

.btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}

.form-success {
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
    padding: var(--space-4);
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: #22C55E;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.site-footer {
    padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-8);
    background: var(--brand-black);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-10);
    }
}

.footer-brand img {
    height: 34px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.contact-email {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.contact-email:hover {
    color: var(--brand-gold-light);
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-link:hover {
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    border-color: var(--brand-gold);
    color: var(--brand-black);
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding-top: var(--space-8);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    text-align: center;
}

.copyright {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.payment-terms {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--gray-600);
}

/* ============================
   DELIVERABLE MODALS
   ============================ */
.deliverable-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.24s ease, visibility 0.24s ease;
}

.deliverable-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-content {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 600px;
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: #0d0d0d;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: transform 0.24s ease;
}

.deliverable-modal.active .modal-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Reduced motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .modal-content {
        transform: none;
        transition: opacity 0.24s ease;
    }
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-4);
    right: var(--space-4);
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: var(--space-2);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close:hover,
.modal-close:focus {
    color: var(--white);
    outline: 2px solid var(--brand-gold);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.modal-logo {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.modal-logo img {
    max-height: 48px;
    width: auto;
}

.modal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.modal-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    margin-top: var(--space-5);
}

.modal-body h3:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.modal-body p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.modal-body ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.modal-body li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.modal-body li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================
   IMPROVED CASE STUDIES LAYOUT
   ============================ */
#case-studies {
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* Larger card with relative sizing */
.case-study-card {
    padding: var(--space-4);
}

/* Responsive grid with relative sizing */
.case-study-grid-new {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1.2fr 0.7fr;
    gap: var(--space-5);
    align-items: center;
    min-height: auto;
}

/* Large preview takes more space */
.case-study-preview-large {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    align-self: stretch;
    min-height: 280px;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.case-study-preview-large img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Details column with more space */
/* Details column with more space - CENTERED */
.case-study-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 var(--space-4);
    height: auto;
    align-self: center;
}

.case-study-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.case-study-metrics {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.metric {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-value {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.metric-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.deliverables-heading {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.deliverables-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.deliverables-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.deliverables-list li svg {
    color: #22c55e;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Download section - cleaner layout */
.case-study-download-compact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-2);
    justify-content: center;
    height: 100%;
    align-self: stretch;
}

.download-cover {
    position: relative;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.download-cover img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.pdf-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pdf-icon-transparent {
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.download-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-download-sm {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Responsive: tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .case-study-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-4);
    }

    .case-study-download-compact {
        grid-column: span 2;
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .download-cover {
        max-width: 80px;
    }
}

/* Responsive: mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .case-study-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-4);
    }

    .case-study-preview-large {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
        min-height: 160px;
    }

    .case-study-download-compact {
        grid-column: 1;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .download-cover {
        max-width: 100px;
    }

    .case-study-metrics {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   SOCIAL ICON HOVER EFFECTS
   ============================================ */
.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

/* LinkedIn - Blue (Permanent) */
.social-link[aria-label="LinkedIn"] {
    background: #0077B5;
    color: white;
    border-color: #0077B5;
}

/* Twitter/X - Black gradient (Permanent) */
.social-link[aria-label="Twitter"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000 0%, #14171A 50%, #000000 100%);
    color: white;
    border-color: #14171A;
}

/* Instagram - Gradient (Permanent) */
.social-link[aria-label="Instagram"] {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
    color: white;
    border-color: #dc2743;
}

.social-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Removing specific hover backgrounds since they are now default */
.social-link[aria-label="LinkedIn"]:hover,
.social-link[aria-label="Twitter"]:hover,
.social-link[aria-label="Instagram"]:hover {
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.social-link svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG PAGE STYLES
   ============================================ */

/* Blog Hero */
.blog-hero {
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-16)) var(--space-6) var(--space-12);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-black) 0%, rgba(18, 18, 20, 1) 100%);
    text-align: center;
}

.blog-overline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.blog-headline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .blog-headline {
        font-size: var(--font-size-5xl);
    }
}

.blog-subheadline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Blog Section */
.blog-section {
    padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-6);
    background: var(--brand-black);
}

/* Blog Grid */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

/* Blog Card */
.blog-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.blog-card-image {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
}

.blog-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-card-content {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-date {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: gap var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-card-link:hover {
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.blog-card-link svg {
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-card-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Blog Coming Soon */
.blog-coming-soon {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6);
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.blog-coming-soon p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Active nav link */
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--brand-gold);
}

/* Visually hidden (for accessibility) */
.visually-hidden {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER STRUCTURE - CENTERED NAV
   ============================================ */
.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: start;
    gap: var(--space-8);
}

.footer-nav {
    justify-self: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-contact {
    justify-self: end;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-10);
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-brand,
    .footer-contact,
    .footer-contact-info,
    .social-links {
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-brand img {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .footer-contact-wrapper {
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Explicit Nav Close Button */
.nav-close {
    display: none;
    /* Hidden on desktop */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-close {
        display: flex;
        position: absolute;
        top: var(--space-4);
        right: var(--space-4);
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
        color: var(--white);
        padding: var(--space-2);
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: 1002;
    }

    .nav-close svg {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
    }
}

/* Vertical Marching Ants (Mobile) */
.arrow-line-vertical {
    width: 2px;
    height: 40px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom,
            var(--brand-gold) 0px,
            var(--brand-gold) 6px,
            transparent 6px,
            transparent 12px);
    background-size: 100% 12px;
    animation: arrow-march-vertical 1s linear infinite;
    margin: var(--space-2) auto;
}

@keyframes arrow-march-vertical {
    from {
        background-position: 0 0;
    }

    to {
        background-position: 0 12px;
    }
}

/* Ensure Logo square aspect ratio on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .download-cover {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
        max-width: none;
    }

    .download-cover img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER LINK GRID LAYOUT
   ============================================ */
.footer-links {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-8);
    text-align: left;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: max-content;
}

.footer-links li a {
    color: var(--gray-400);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links li a:hover {
    color: var(--brand-gold);
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER CONTACT INFO STYLES
   ============================================ */
.footer-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.footer-contact-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    width: max-content;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.footer-contact-wrapper .social-links {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.contact-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-link:hover {
    color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.contact-link svg {
    stroke: var(--brand-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT CARDS STYLES
   ============================================ */
.contact-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

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

.contact-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.contact-card-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-card-icon svg {
    stroke: var(--brand-gold);
}

.contact-card-content h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.contact-card-content p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG POST PAGE STYLES
   ============================================ */

/* Single card layout */
.blog-grid-single {
    display: block;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-card-featured {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .blog-card-featured {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.blog-card-image {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.blog-card-placeholder-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1) 0%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.05) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.blog-card-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23B8860B' stroke-width='1'%3E%3Cpath d='M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5zM2 17l10 5 10-5M2 12l10 5 10-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.6;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Blog Post Hero */
.blog-post-hero {
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-12)) var(--space-6) var(--space-12);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-black) 0%, rgba(18, 18, 20, 1) 100%);
}

.blog-hero-container {
    max-width: 900px;
}

.blog-back-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-back-link:hover {
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    border-color: var(--brand-gold);
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1);
}

.blog-back-link svg {
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-back-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.blog-post-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .blog-post-title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
    }
}

.blog-post-excerpt {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

/* Blog Post Meta (Author + Date) */
.blog-post-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: var(--space-6);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.blog-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.blog-author-avatar {
    position: relative;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--brand-gold);
}

.blog-author-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.avatar-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    color: var(--brand-black);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-author-avatar img+.avatar-placeholder {
    display: none;
}

.blog-author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-1);
}

.blog-author-name {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
}

.blog-post-date {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

.blog-meta-details {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}

.meta-separator {
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.blog-read-time {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

/* Blog Post Content */
.blog-post-content {
    padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6);
    background: var(--brand-black);
}

.blog-container {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.blog-post-content h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-4);
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
}

.blog-post-content h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-3);
}

/* Phase Title Styling */
.phase-title {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
    margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-4) !important;
}

.phase-number {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    color: var(--brand-black);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.phase-cost {
    margin-left: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .phase-title {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: var(--space-2);
    }

    .phase-cost {
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

.blog-post-content h4 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-2);
}

.blog-post-content p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.blog-post-content ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: var(--space-4) 0;
}

.blog-post-content ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.blog-post-content ul li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 10px;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.blog-post-content ul li strong {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Blog Intro Box */
.blog-intro-box {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.blog-intro-box p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.blog-intro-box p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Blockquote */
.blog-post-content blockquote {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    margin: var(--space-6) 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

.blog-post-content blockquote p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--gray-200);
}

/* Tables */
.table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: var(--space-6) 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.pricing-table,
.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pricing-table th,
.pricing-table td,
.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
    padding: var(--space-4);
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.pricing-table th,
.comparison-table th {
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.pricing-table td,
.comparison-table td {
    color: var(--gray-300);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.pricing-table td strong,
.comparison-table td strong {
    color: var(--white);
}

.table-note {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.pricing-table tr:last-child td,
.comparison-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Info Box */
.info-box {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.info-box h4 {
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}

/* Apex Callout */
.apex-callout {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15) 0%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}

.apex-callout p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--gray-200);
}

/* Section Divider */
.section-divider {
    border: none;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--glass-border);
    margin: var(--space-10) 0;
}

/* Lead Text */
.lead-text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--gray-200);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* CTA Box */
.cta-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.2) 0%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-10);
    text-align: center;
    margin: var(--space-10) 0;
}

.cta-box h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}

.cta-box p {
    color: var(--gray-300);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-box .btn {
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

/* ============================================
   GO TO TOP BUTTON
   ============================================ */
.go-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: var(--space-6);
    right: var(--space-6);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--brand-gold);
    color: var(--brand-black);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.go-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.go-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--brand-gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.4);
}

.go-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.go-to-top svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

/* ============================================
   PREMIUM BUTTON ANIMATION (User Requested)
   ============================================ */
@keyframes shimmerRotate {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.btn-shimmer {
    position: relative;
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--brand-gold);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    /* Ensure visual balance */
}

.btn-shimmer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    z-index: -2;
    top: -150%;
    left: -150%;
    width: 400%;
    height: 400%;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg,
            transparent 0%,
            transparent 60%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 85%,
            /* Brighter silver */
            transparent 100%);
    animation: shimmerRotate 1.5s linear infinite;
    /* Faster */
}

.btn-shimmer::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    z-index: -1;
    inset: 2px;
    /* Thicker border */
    background: #1F2937;
    /* User requested non-black bg (Brand Slate) */
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.btn-shimmer:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-shimmer:hover::before {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Fixed spacing for flag icons */
.contact-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    justify-content: flex-end;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-row {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.blog-author-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
}