/* ==========================================================================
   LOOP DESIGN CO. - LUXURY MINIMALIST EDITORIAL SYSTEM STYLESHEET (index.css)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. FONT REGISTRATION (CLASH DISPLAY) */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Clash Display';
    src: url('./Assets/fonts/ClashDisplay-Extralight.otf') format('opentype');
    font-weight: 200;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Clash Display';
    src: url('./Assets/fonts/ClashDisplay-Light.otf') format('opentype');
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Clash Display';
    src: url('./Assets/fonts/ClashDisplay-Regular.otf') format('opentype');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Clash Display';
    src: url('./Assets/fonts/ClashDisplay-Medium.otf') format('opentype');
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Clash Display';
    src: url('./Assets/fonts/ClashDisplay-Semibold.otf') format('opentype');
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Clash Display';
    src: url('./Assets/fonts/ClashDisplay-Bold.otf') format('opentype');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* 2. DESIGN SYSTEM & ROOT VARIABLES */
:root {
    /* 60% Base Palette: Stark Pure Deep Black and Warm Charcoal */
    --bg-deep: #000400;
    --bg-charcoal: #40413b;
    --bg-dark-gray: #0c0d0c;
    
    /* 30% Contrast & Typography: Premium Warm Cream */
    --text-primary: #e6dfd5;
    --text-secondary: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.5);
    --text-tertiary: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.35);
    
    /* 10% Accent Illumination */
    --cream-accent: #e6dfd5;
    --cream-accent-glow: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.25);
    
    /* Structural Surface Tokens */
    --glass-bg: rgba(64, 65, 59, 0.25);
    --glass-border: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.12);
    
    /* Layout Constants */
    --header-height: 90px;
    --font-family: 'Clash Display', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    
    /* Dynamic Timing Functions */
    --transition-smooth: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    --transition-fast: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Pre-loading state to eliminate FOUC (Flash of Unstyled Content) */
.gsap-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Reset and Base Styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    outline: none;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: initial; /* Lenis handles smooth scrolling */
    background-color: var(--bg-deep);
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background-color: var(--bg-deep);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* SVG noise grain overlay */
.grain {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99;
    opacity: 0.02; /* Strictly between 0.015 and 0.025 */
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* 3. ATMOSPHERIC POLISH - RADIAL GRADIENTS & CLEAN DIFFUSED GLOWS */
.ambient-gradient-bg {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, #40413b 0%, #000400 70%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 85% 85%, rgba(64, 65, 59, 0.35) 0%, transparent 55%);
}

.ambient-sphere {
    position: fixed;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(160px);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.03; /* Highly diffused, ultra-low opacity cream glow at 3% */
    background: var(--cream-accent);
    z-index: 1;
}

.ambient-sphere.teal {
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 45vw;
    height: 45vw;
    animation: driftTeal 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.ambient-sphere.orange {
    bottom: -15%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 50vw;
    height: 50vw;
    animation: driftOrange 28s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes driftTeal {
    0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.15) translate(8%, 5%); }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9) translate(-5%, 8%); }
}

@keyframes driftOrange {
    0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.1) translate(-6%, 5%); }
    100% { transform: scale(0.95) translate(5%, -7%); }
}

/* 4. GLASSMORPHISM UTILITIES */
.glass-panel {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 4, 0, 0.6);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.glass-panel::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.05) 0%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Mouse Spotlight Cursor Effect on Glass Panels */
.glass-panel::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(500px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.07), transparent 45%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 2;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

.glass-panel:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* 5. TOP NAVIGATION HEADER */
.top-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--header-height);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 8vw;
    z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(0, 4, 0, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-logo-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.brand-logo-img, .header-logo-img {
    height: 38px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.9;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.2));
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Subtle luxury hover state */
.header-logo-link:hover .header-logo-img,
.header-logo-link:hover .brand-logo-img {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.04);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.45));
}

.header-cta {
    background: var(--cream-accent);
    color: var(--bg-deep);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--cream-accent);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 18px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.15);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header-cta:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: var(--cream-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.35);
}

/* 6. MAIN LAYOUT AND SECTION STYLING */
main {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
}

section {
    padding: 10vh 8vw;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8vh;
    position: relative;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.3);
    padding-left: 15px;
}

/* Buttons System */
.primary-btn {
    background: var(--cream-accent);
    color: var(--bg-deep);
    border: 1px solid var(--cream-accent);
    padding: 0.95rem 2.4rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.15);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.primary-btn:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: var(--cream-accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.35);
}

.secondary-btn {
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.03);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 0.95rem 2.4rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.secondary-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--cream-accent);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.15);
}

/* 7. HERO SECTION */
.hero {
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 5vh;
    padding-bottom: 5vh;
    position: relative;
}

/* Animated Antigravity Wave Motifs (Overlay Layering) */
.antigravity-wave-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 10;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.antigravity-wave-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    animation: floatInfinityWave 10s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.15));
}

.antigravity-wave-svg path {
    stroke: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.25);
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

@keyframes floatInfinityWave {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(1.2deg) scale(1.025);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(12px) rotate(-0.8deg) scale(0.985);
    }
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-text-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@keyframes heroFadeUp {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.hero-title, .hero-headline {
    font-family: 'Clash Display', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #e6dfd5 !important;
    display: block !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    animation: heroFadeUp 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

/* Hero Accent Text ("reflect you.") - Pure Static Character Spacing */
.hero-accent,
.hero-headline .accent-cream {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px #e6dfd5;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6dfd5 0%, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.45) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.35));
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    transition: color 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
    transform: none !important;
}

.interactive-accent {
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
}

.interactive-accent::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12px -20px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.22) 0%, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.04) 65%, transparent 100%);
    border-radius: 40px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.7);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
    filter: blur(8px);
}

.interactive-accent:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.hero-accent:hover,
.interactive-accent:hover,
.hero-headline .accent-cream:hover {
    color: #e6dfd5;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 0px transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 35px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.6));
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.hero-subtext {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 720px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* 8. INFINITE LOOP MARQUEE (Visual Divider) */
.marquee-divider {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: flex;
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.01);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 1.8rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    animation: marqueeAnimation 22s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-content span {
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    padding-right: 3rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

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

/* 9. THE CREATIVE CYCLE */
.cycle-section {
    padding-top: 12vh;
    padding-bottom: 12vh;
}

.cycle-flow {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    position: relative;
}

.cycle-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cycle-num {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e6dfd5;
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.3);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.cycle-card h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cycle-card .phase-subtitle {
    font-weight: 200;
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.35rem);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

.cycle-card p {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.cycle-arrow {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    height: 40px;
    width: 100%;
}

.cycle-arrow svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: pulseArrow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseArrow {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.3; }
    50% { transform: translateY(6px); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* 10. PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE GRID & FILTERS */
.filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.filter-tab {
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.01);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-tab:hover, .filter-tab.active {
    color: var(--bg-deep);
    background: var(--cream-accent);
    border-color: var(--cream-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.15);
}

.portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.project-card {
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.project-card.hide {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px);
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    border: none;
}

.project-card .card-inner {
    padding: 1.8rem;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.card-image-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.project-card:hover .card-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 1;
}

.card-image-placeholder {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.branding-placeholder {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-gray);
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 24px 24px, 24px 24px;
}

.typography-placeholder {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-gray);
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 24px 24px, 24px 24px;
}

.logo-placeholder {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-gray);
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.08) 0%, transparent 80%),
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 24px 24px, 24px 24px;
}

.video-placeholder {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-gray);
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 24px 24px, 24px 24px;
}

.placeholder-text-specimen {
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.05);
    user-select: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.1), rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.02));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.placeholder-logo-infinity {
    width: 70px;
    height: 35px;
    color: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.08);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.play-indicator {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.play-indicator::after {
    content: '';
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-top: 7px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 7px solid transparent;
    border-left: 12px solid var(--text-primary);
    margin-left: 3px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-card:hover .play-indicator {
    background: var(--cream-accent);
    border-color: var(--cream-accent);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.4);
}

.project-card:hover .play-indicator::after {
    border-left-color: var(--bg-deep);
}

.card-category {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e6dfd5;
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card-info h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0.6rem 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.card-info p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* 11. PURPOSE & STANDARDS GRID */
.purpose-standards-section {
    padding-top: 10vh;
    padding-bottom: 10vh;
}

.purpose-standards-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3.5rem;
}

.purpose-intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.purpose-card h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.purpose-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.statement-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    border-color: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.12);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.01) 0%, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.03) 100%);
}

.brand-callout {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-style: italic;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.standards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.value-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    padding: 2.2rem;
}

.value-icon-wrap {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.value-card-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.7;
    filter: invert(90%) sepia(10%) saturate(100%) hue-rotate(0deg) brightness(95%) contrast(90%);
}

.value-card h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.value-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* 11.5 EDITORIAL MANIFESTO SECTION */
.manifesto-section {
    padding: 120px 20px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    background: transparent;
}

.manifesto-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.manifesto-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 500px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.09) 0%, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.02) 55%, transparent 75%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.manifesto-quote {
    font-family: 'Clash Display', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Initial unlit word state */
.m-word {
    display: inline-block;
    color: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.2);
    transition: color 0.4s ease, text-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    margin: 0 0.15em;
    will-change: color, text-shadow;
}

.manifesto-brand {
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* 11.8 FOUNDERS & LEADERSHIP SECTION */
.founders-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.founders-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.founder-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2.2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.founder-avatar-wrap {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
}

.founder-avatar-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.founder-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.founder-role-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cream-accent);
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.18);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.founder-name {
    font-family: 'Clash Display', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e6dfd5;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.founder-meta {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.6);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.founder-quote {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.85);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.founder-skills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.skill-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.15);
    color: #e6dfd5;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.founder-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

/* 12. EXPANDABLE CASE STUDY MODAL */
.case-study-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: 150;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

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

.modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 4, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(35px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(35px);
    z-index: 1;
}

.modal-container {
    width: 90vw;
    max-width: 1100px;
    max-height: 85vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
    padding: 3.5rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(25px);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.case-study-modal.open .modal-container {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.8rem;
    right: 1.8rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--cream-accent);
    border-color: var(--cream-accent);
    color: var(--bg-deep);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-close-btn svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.modal-content-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    max-height: 100%;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-left-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-project-category {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
}

.modal-project-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.modal-showcase-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    height: clamp(220px, 35vh, 450px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.modal-showcase-placeholder {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.modal-showcase-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.modal-right-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.2rem;
}

.modal-section-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.modal-section-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cream-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.modal-section-block p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.modal-action-block {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.modal-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
}

/* 13. START A PROJECT FORM */
.contact-section {
    padding-top: 10vh;
    padding-bottom: 12vh;
}

.contact-layout {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-subtext {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.enquiry-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-group {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.12);
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus {
    border-bottom-color: var(--cream-accent);
}

.form-label {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), color 0.4s ease;
    transform-origin: left top;
}

/* Floating logic on focus or when input is filled */
.form-input:focus ~ .form-label,
.form-input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ .form-label,
.select-input:valid ~ .form-label {
    transform: translateY(-1.8rem) scale(0.85);
    color: var(--cream-accent);
}

/* Special styling for Select Option Dropdown */
.select-input {
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
}

.select-input option {
    background: var(--bg-dark-gray);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    padding: 10px;
}

.form-group::after {
    /* Custom arrow for dropdown */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 5px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-left: 5px solid transparent;
    border-right: 5px solid transparent;
    border-top: 6px solid var(--text-secondary);
    pointer-events: none;
    display: none;
}

.form-group:has(.select-input)::after {
    display: block;
}

.form-group:has(.select-input:focus)::after {
    border-top-color: var(--cream-accent);
}

/* Focus Glow Line Effect */
.form-line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--cream-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cream-accent-glow);
    transform-origin: left center;
    will-change: transform, left, width;
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.form-input:focus ~ .form-line {
    width: 100%;
}

.textarea-input {
    resize: none;
}

.form-submit-btn {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.01);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-submit-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.03);
    border-color: var(--cream-accent);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.1);
}

.form-submit-btn.success {
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.05);
    color: var(--cream-accent);
    border-color: var(--cream-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.2);
}

/* Direct WhatsApp Link Module */
.direct-connect {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.05);
    padding-top: 3rem;
}

.connect-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
}

.whatsapp-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.01);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.03);
    border-color: var(--cream-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.1);
}

.whatsapp-icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

/* 14. FLOATING ICON NAVIGATION DOCK */
.floating-icon-nav {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: rgba(0, 4, 0, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    z-index: 90;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-icons {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.icon-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
}

.icon-btn:hover, .icon-btn.active {
    color: var(--bg-deep); /* Text knocking out to black */
    background: var(--cream-accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.tooltip-trigger {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    top: -46px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
    background: var(--bg-dark-gray);
    border: 1px solid var(--cream-accent);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.tooltip-trigger:hover .nav-tooltip {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* 15. MAIN FOOTER */
.main-footer {
    padding: 8vh 8vw 15vh 8vw;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.footer-content {
    padding: 3.5rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.footer-top-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-logo-link {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 34px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.85;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.15));
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* Subtle luxury hover state */
.footer-logo-link:hover .footer-logo-img {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.45));
}

.footer-logo-link:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.footer-philosophy {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-links-col h4, .footer-contact-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cream-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

/* Universal Creative Link Hover Micro-Animation */
.creative-hover-link,
.footer-links-col ul li a,
.social-link {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.creative-hover-link::after,
.footer-links-col ul li a::after,
.social-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--cream-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.6);
    transition: width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.creative-hover-link:hover,
.footer-links-col ul li a:hover,
.social-link:hover {
    color: var(--cream-accent);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.creative-hover-link:hover::after,
.footer-links-col ul li a:hover::after,
.social-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Card Hover Elevation (Stable Scale & Border Highlight without 3D tilt) */
.glass-panel, .project-card, .purpose-card, .value-card, .cycle-card, .founder-card {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.project-card:hover, .cycle-card:hover, .purpose-card:hover, .value-card:hover, .founder-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 4, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.12);
}

/* Founders & Leadership Section */
.founders-section {
    padding-top: 10vh;
    padding-bottom: 10vh;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-top: -6vh;
    margin-bottom: 6vh;
}

.founders-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.founder-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.8rem;
    padding: 3rem 2.2rem;
}

.founder-avatar-wrap {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.founder-avatar-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.15));
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.founder-card:hover .founder-avatar-svg {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.founder-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.founder-role-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e6dfd5;
    background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    align-self: center;
}

.founder-name {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.founder-quote {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.founder-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .founder-card {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .founder-role-badge {
        align-self: flex-start;
    }
    .founder-socials {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
}

.spacer {
    height: 10vh;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (DESKTOP ALIGNMENTS)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-accent {
        display: inline-block !important;
    }
    
    /* Section Padding Adjustments */
    section {
        padding: 12vh 10vw;
    }
    
    /* Header & Footer Desktop Alignment */
    .top-header {
        padding: 0 10vw;
    }
    
    .main-footer {
        padding: 10vh 10vw 15vh 10vw;
    }
    
    /* Creative Cycle Desktop */
    .cycle-flow {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    /* Horizontal Connector Lines on Desktop for Cycle */
    .cycle-flow::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 30%;
        left: 10%;
        right: 10%;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(to right, #40413b 0%, #e6dfd5 50%, #40413b 100%);
        box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.3);
        opacity: 0.5;
        z-index: 1;
    }
    
    .cycle-arrow {
        display: none; /* Connectors handle visual transition */
    }
    
    /* Portfolio Showcase Desktop */
    .portfolio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    /* Purpose & Standards Desktop */
    .purpose-intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    
    .statement-card {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    
    .standards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    }
    
    .standards-grid .value-card {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    
    /* Standards layout spacing - balanced 3-2 layout */
    .standards-grid .value-card:nth-child(4),
    .standards-grid .value-card:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: span 3;
    }
    
    /* Modal Desktop Layout Split */
    .modal-content-wrapper {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    
    .modal-left-col {
        width: 55%;
    }
    
    .modal-right-col {
        width: 45%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    /* Footer Desktop */
    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 2fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .portfolio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    
    .standards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    }
    
    .standards-grid .value-card:nth-child(4),
    .standards-grid .value-card:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: auto;
    }
    
    .purpose-intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1.5fr 2fr;
    }
    
    .statement-card {
        grid-column: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* 1. Prevent Horizontal Overflow & Root Layout */
    html, body, main {
        overflow-x: hidden !important;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100vw;
    }
    
    main {
        padding-top: 75px;
    }
    
    /* 2. Unified Screen Margins & Section Spacing (60px top/bottom, 20px left/right) */
    section,
    .hero,
    .cycle-section,
    .portfolio-section,
    .purpose-standards-section,
    .manifesto-section,
    .founders-section,
    .contact-section {
        padding-top: 60px !important;
        padding-bottom: 60px !important;
        padding-left: 20px !important;
        padding-right: 20px !important;
    }

    /* 3. Section Title & Header Typography Alignment */
    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6vw, 2.25rem) !important;
        letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        margin-bottom: 32px !important;
        padding-left: 14px !important;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--cream-accent) !important;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        color: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.6) !important;
    }

    /* 4. Standardized Card Grid Gaps (20px vertical gap) */
    .portfolio-grid,
    .cycle-flow,
    .purpose-intro-grid,
    .standards-grid,
    .founders-grid,
    .footer-top-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    /* 5. Balanced Box Geometry & Card Inner Padding Ratios (24px vertical x 20px horizontal) */
    .glass-panel,
    .portfolio-card,
    .project-card .card-inner,
    .cycle-card,
    .purpose-card,
    .value-card,
    .founder-card {
        background: rgba(64, 65, 59, 0.25) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.12) !important;
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.12) !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        padding: 24px 20px !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 4, 0, 0.5) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    }

    /* 6. Card Content Internal Baseline Alignment */
    .card-category,
    .cycle-num {
        display: inline-block !important;
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        color: var(--cream-accent) !important;
        background: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.15) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.3) !important;
        border-radius: 50px !important;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.15em !important;
        text-transform: uppercase !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .glass-panel h3,
    .cycle-card h3,
    .card-info h3,
    .purpose-card h3,
    .value-card h3,
    .founder-card h3 {
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
        font-size: 1.35rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }

    .glass-panel p,
    .cycle-card p,
    .card-info p,
    .purpose-card p,
    .value-card p,
    .founder-card p {
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
        color: rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.75) !important;
    }

    /* 7. Top Navigation Header & Touch Targets */
    .top-header {
        padding: 0 20px !important;
        height: 75px !important;
    }

    .brand-logo-img, .header-logo-img {
        height: 30px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        max-width: 130px !important;
    }

    .header-cta {
        padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem !important;
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        height: 44px !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        border-radius: 50px !important;
    }

    /* 8. Hero Section Alignment & Ambient Background Spotlight */
    .hero-content {
        width: 100%;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .hero-content::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 35%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.16) 0%, rgba(230, 223, 213, 0.04) 50%, transparent 70%);
        filter: blur(25px);
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: -1;
        border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .hero-title,
    .hero-headline {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.75rem) !important;
        font-weight: 300 !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        letter-spacing: -0.03em !important;
        margin-bottom: 28px !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
    }

    .hero-accent {
        display: block !important;
        margin-top: 4px;
    }

    .hero-subtext {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        margin-bottom: 36px !important;
    }

    .hero-ctas {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .primary-btn,
    .secondary-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 52px !important;
        padding: 0 1.5rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }

    /* 9. Creative Cycle Connector Adjustments */
    .cycle-flow::before {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .card-image-wrap {
        height: 200px !important;
    }

    /* 10. Manifesto Section Mobile */
    .manifesto-section {
        padding-top: 60px !important;
        padding-bottom: 60px !important;
    }

    .manifesto-quote {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6vw, 2.5rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }

    /* 11. Form & Touch Target Alignment ("Start a Project") */
    .contact-subtext {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem !important;
    }

    .enquiry-form {
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .form-group {
        position: relative !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .form-input {
        height: 52px !important;
        padding: 0 16px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .form-line {
        left: 0 !important;
    }

    .form-submit-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 52px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        margin-top: 1rem !important;
    }

    .direct-connect {
        margin-top: 2.5rem !important;
        padding-top: 2rem !important;
    }

    .whatsapp-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 52px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }

    /* 12. Floating Icon Navigation Dock */
    .floating-icon-nav {
        bottom: 16px !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
        width: auto !important;
        max-width: calc(100vw - 32px) !important;
    }

    .nav-icons {
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }

    .icon-btn {
        width: 44px !important;
        height: 44px !important;
        min-width: 44px !important;
        min-height: 44px !important;
    }

    .nav-tooltip {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* 13. Main Footer Mobile */
    .main-footer {
        padding-top: 60px !important;
        padding-bottom: 110px !important;
        padding-left: 20px !important;
        padding-right: 20px !important;
    }

    .footer-content {
        padding: 24px 20px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }

    .footer-top-grid {
        gap: 20px !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    /* 14. Case Study Modal Optimizations */
    .modal-container {
        padding: 24px 20px !important;
        width: 92vw !important;
        max-height: 88vh !important;
        border-radius: 18px !important;
    }

    .modal-close-btn {
        top: 0.75rem !important;
        right: 0.75rem !important;
        width: 44px !important;
        height: 44px !important;
    }

    .modal-content-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
        padding-right: 0.25rem !important;
    }

    .modal-project-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.2rem) !important;
    }
}