/* ============================================
   CONQUEST CREATIVE AGENCY — BALLOON THEME
   Logo colors: Orange #FF4E17 → Red #D6183F → Magenta #8B1A6B
   Background: #111111 / #0F0F0F
   ============================================ */

:root {
    --bg: #111111;
    --bg-deep: #0D0D0D;
    --surface: #1a1a1a;
    --text: #f0ece8;
    --text-muted: #a0a0a0;
    --red: #D6183F;
    --orange: #FF4E17;
    --magenta: #8B1A6B;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    --gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF4E17, #D6183F, #8B1A6B);
    --gradient-h: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF4E17, #D6183F, #8B1A6B);
    --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    
    /* Responsive Sizing Tokens */
    --section-pad: 120px 8%;
    --section-pad-m: 80px 5%;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    /* Hide scrollbar for a clean, premium look */
    scrollbar-width: none;
    /* Firefox */
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    /* IE/Edge */
    
    /* Global Rendering Optimizations */
    image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
    image-rendering: high-quality;
}

/* Hide scrollbar for Chrome, Safari and Opera */
body::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* ============= ELEGANCE REFINEMENTS ============= */
.grain-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9990;
    opacity: 0.05;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3%3Ffilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.glow-bridge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -200px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.12) 0%, transparent 80%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============= CUSTOM CURSOR (GEOMETRIC EDITION) ============= */
.custom-cursor {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--gradient);
    /* Diamond shape */
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(45deg); 
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--red);
    will-change: transform;
}

.cursor-follower {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.3);
    /* Squared aura with subtle rounding */
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9998;
    /* Rotation added for dynamic feel */
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(45deg);
    transition: width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, border-radius 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: transform;
}

.cursor-follower.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Geometric Click Expansion Pulse */
.cursor-pulse {
    position: fixed;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--red);
    /* Squared pulse */
    border-radius: 2px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9997;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(45deg);
    opacity: 0;
}

/* ============= NAVIGATION - Conquest Fluid Capsule 2026 ============= */
.main-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 30px 5%;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-logo-wrap {
    width: 200px;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.nav-brand-logo {
    height: 32px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

/* ============= NAVIGATION - Kinetic Monolith 2026 ============= */
.monolith-nav-system {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    perspective: 1200px;
    z-index: 100;
}

/* The Energy Line: Pierces through all modules */
.energy-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent 0%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 20%, 
        var(--red) 50%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 80%, 
        transparent 100%);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.monolith-modules {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.nav-module {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2px;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1); /* Bouncy Inflation */
    cursor: pointer;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.nav-module a {
    display: block;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Active & Hover Inflation */
.nav-module.active,
.nav-module:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--red);
    border-radius: 24px; /* Inflating shape */
    transform: scale(1.1) translateZ(30px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 20px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.2);
}

.nav-module.active a,
.nav-module:hover a {
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5em;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--red);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: subpixel-antialiased;
}

/* Internal Volumetric Glow */
.module-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--x, 50%) var(--y, 50%), 
                rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.4) 0%, 
                transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: inherit;
    z-index: -1;
}

.nav-module:hover .module-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

.nav-action-wrap {
    width: 200px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.nav-pill-cta {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px) saturate(200%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px) saturate(200%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 
        inset 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), 
        0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-text {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--red);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--red);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    z-index: 2;
    animation: core-pulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes core-pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--red); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.7; box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--red); }
}

/* Premium Hover State */
.nav-pill-cta:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 
        inset 0 2px 15px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.2), 
        0 25px 50px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.2);
}

.nav-pill-cta:hover .cta-text {
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
}

.nav-pill-cta:hover .cta-dot {
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px #fff;
}

/* Scroll State */
.main-header.scrolled {
    padding: 15px 5%;
}

.main-header.scrolled .nav-logo-wrap {
    transform: scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.main-header.scrolled .fluid-capsule-nav {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.85);
}

.pill-nav li {
    position: relative;
}

.pill-nav a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.35em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 16px 35px;
    transition: color 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.pill-nav a:hover,
.pill-nav .active a {
    color: var(--white);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.8);
}

/* Liquid Red Indicator */
.nav-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 8px;
    height: calc(100% - 16px);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF4E17, #D6183F);
    border-radius: 50px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 25px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.5),
        0 0 15px rgba(255, 78, 23, 0.3);
    will-change: left, width, transform;
}

/* Accent dot on the indicator */
.nav-indicator::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 15px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #fff;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ============= MOBILE NAVIGATION STYLES ============= */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2001;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.toggle-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 12px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.line-1 { top: 18px; }
.line-2 { top: 24px; }

.mobile-nav-toggle.active .line-1 {
    transform: translateY(3px) rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--red);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.active .line-2 {
    transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-45deg);
    background: var(--red);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: 2000;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.active {
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(4, 4, 6, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.active .mobile-nav-bg {
    opacity: 1;
}

.mobile-nav-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 60px 10%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.active .mobile-nav-content {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.mobile-nav-logo {
    height: 30px;
    width: auto;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.mobile-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.mobile-link {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.mobile-link:hover {
    color: var(--red);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.mobile-cta {
    background: var(--red);
    color: white;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    font-size: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .monolith-nav-system,
    .nav-action-wrap {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .nav-container {
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
    
    .nav-logo-wrap {
        width: auto;
    }
}

/* ============= ENQUIRY POPUP (The Conquest Vessel) ============= */
.enquiry-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(4, 4, 6, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%);
    z-index: 2000;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 40px;
}

.enquiry-overlay.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.enquiry-vessel-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1000px;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 600px;
    perspective: 2000px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .enquiry-vessel-wrap {
        height: auto;
        min-height: auto;
    }
}

.enquiry-vessel {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    /* Conquest Legacy Geometry */
    border-top-left-radius: 120px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 120px;
    border-top-right-radius: 40px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 60px;
    box-shadow: 0 50px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), inset 0 0 40px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.05);
    transform: scale(0.9) translateY(40px) rotateX(10deg);
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .enquiry-vessel {
        padding: 40px 30px;
        border-radius: 60px 20px 60px 20px;
    }
}

.enquiry-overlay.is-active .enquiry-vessel {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0) rotateX(0);
}

/* Vessel Content Layout */
.enquiry-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 60px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.enquiry-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.enquiry-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
}

.enquiry-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: #fff;
}

.enquiry-description {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin-top: 20px;
    max-width: 320px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Creative Pillars in Modal */
.creative-pillars {
    margin: 40px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.pillar-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.pillar-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--red);
    opacity: 0.6;
    padding-top: 4px;
}

.pillar-info h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pillar-info p {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 200px;
}

.enquiry-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.social-mini {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.social-mini svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.social-mini:hover { 
    background: rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--red);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Specialist Form Logic */
.enquiry-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.input-group {
    position: relative;
}

.input-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.input-group input, 
.input-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 4px 0 12px;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.input-line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.input-group input:focus + .input-line,
.input-group textarea:focus + .input-line {
    background: var(--red);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.3);
    transform: scaleX(1.05);
}

/* Submit Vessel Button */
.submit-vision {
    background: var(--red);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 16px 35px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-top: 10px;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.submit-text {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: #fff;
}

.submit-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.submit-vision:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.4);
}

.submit-vision:hover .submit-icon {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* Consultation Hub Actions */
.consultation-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    height: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

.consult-btn {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    cursor: pointer !important;
}

.consult-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--red);
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-label {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--red);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-value {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.btn-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.consult-btn:hover .btn-glow {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

.consult-btn span {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .btn-value { font-size: 1rem; }
    .consult-btn { padding: 20px; }
}

/* Floating Close Button */
.close-enquiry {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 20;
}

.close-enquiry svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.close-enquiry:hover {
    background: var(--red);
    border-color: var(--red);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.vessel-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 60%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(60px);
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .enquiry-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .enquiry-left { display: none; }
    .enquiry-vessel { padding: 40px; }
}

/* ============= HERO ============= */
.hero {
    height: 100vh;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 8% 0 10%;
    overflow: visible;
    background-color: var(--bg);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding-top: 100px;
        text-align: center;
        height: auto;
        min-height: 100vh;
        gap: 60px;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        order: 2;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .hero-logo-wrap {
        order: 1;
        height: 40vh;
        min-height: 300px;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 10vw;
    }
    
    .hero-eyebrow {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 12vw;
    }
}

/* Gradient fade to match theme and smooth section transition */
.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 30vh;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--bg));
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Ambient glow blobs */
.hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.18;
}

.glow-1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: var(--orange);
    top: -15%;
    right: 10%;
    opacity: 0.05;
}

.glow-2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: var(--red);
    top: 35%;
    right: 20%;
    opacity: 0.06;
}

.glow-3 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: var(--magenta);
    bottom: 0%;
    right: 5%;
    opacity: 0.05;
}

/* Hero text column */
.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    z-index: 10;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    position: relative;
}

/* Dark text-protection backdrop — refined for more "fogginess" */
.hero-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -60px -80px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.85) 0%, transparent 75%);
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 40px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.35em;
    color: var(--red);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 30px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
}
/* Digital Dust Particles */
.digital-dust {
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 9998;
    filter: blur(1px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--white);
}

/* ============= HERITAGE GRID (ABOUT) ============= */
.heritage-section {
    padding: var(--section-pad);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .heritage-section {
        padding: var(--section-pad-m);
    }
}

.heritage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.heritage-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Specific Card Layouts */
.hc-large {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 2;
    border-radius: 80px 20px 80px 20px;
    min-height: 400px;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.hc-square {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
    border-radius: 20px 80px 20px 80px;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.hc-wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
    border-radius: 40px 100px 40px 100px;
}

/* Hover Physics */
.heritage-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.3);
}

/* Ambient Glow Layers */
.hc-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    filter: blur(50px);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.15;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.hc-glow.primary { background: var(--red); top: -20%; left: -10%; }
.hc-glow.secondary { background: var(--orange); bottom: -20%; right: -20%; }
.hc-glow.accent { background: var(--magenta); top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }

.heritage-card:hover .hc-glow { opacity: 0.4; }

/* Kinetic Typography */
.hc-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hc-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-top: 20px;
    max-width: 80%;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hc-stat {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}

.hc-subtitle {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.hc-desc-small {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.hc-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: var(--red);
}

.hc-quote {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 90%;
}

.hc-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    pointer-events: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .heritage-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .hc-large { grid-column: span 2; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .heritage-grid { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
        gap: 15px;
    }
    .hc-wide, .hc-large, .hc-square { 
        grid-column: span 1; 
        grid-row: span 1;
    }
    .heritage-card { 
        border-radius: 30px; 
        min-height: auto; 
        padding: 30px;
    }
    .hc-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .hc-stat {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
}
/* Liquid Cinematic Ribbon Styles */
.clients-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #080808;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.brands-cinematic-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.aura-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.brands-track {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.brands-track-inner {
    display: flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    will-change: transform;
}

.brand-unit {
    padding: 0 60px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.brand-unit span {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    display: block;
}

.brand-unit.accent span {
    color: rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.2);
}

.brand-unit:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-2deg);
}

.brand-unit:hover span {
    color: var(--white);
    text-shadow: 
        0 0 20px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.4),
        0 0 40px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.2);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.8));
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
}

/* Speed Blur Simulation */
.brands-track.moving .brand-unit {
    filter: blur(1.5px);
}

.brand-unit:hover {
    filter: blur(0) contrast(1.2) !important;
}
.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 5.5vw;
    line-height: 1.05;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: visible;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    /* Performance hint & Sharpening */
    will-change: font-weight, letter-spacing, transform;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-perspective: 1000;
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 380px;
}

/* Gradient text — brighter for dark bg contrast */
.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF6B35, #FF1744, #E040FB);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
    filter: contrast(1.1) brightness(1.1);
}

/* Animated text container */
.animated-text-container {
    display: inline-grid;
    vertical-align: bottom;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 1.1em;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.animated-text {
    grid-area: 1 / 1;
    opacity: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* Letter reveal components */
.char {
    display: inline-block;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Hero logo column */
.hero-logo-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10;
    height: 70vh;
}

.hero-balloon-logo {
    width: 55%;
    max-width: 420px;
    height: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 80px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.4)) drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(255, 78, 23, 0.2));
    animation: floatBalloon 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatBalloon {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-2deg);
    }

    33% {
        transform: translateY(-22px) rotate(1deg);
    }

    66% {
        transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-1deg);
    }
}

/* Orbit ring */
.orbit-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 70%;
    max-width: 500px;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 78, 23, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: orbitSpin 18s linear infinite;
}

.orbit-ring::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--orange);
}

@keyframes orbitSpin {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* Floating orbital dots */
.orbit-dot {
    position: absolute;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.dot-1 {
    background: var(--orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--orange);
    top: 15%;
    right: 22%;
    animation: floatDot 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.dot-2 {
    background: var(--red);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--red);
    bottom: 20%;
    left: 25%;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    animation: floatDot 5.5s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.dot-3 {
    background: var(--magenta);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--magenta);
    bottom: 30%;
    right: 18%;
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    animation: floatDot 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatDot {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.3);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Scroll Down */
.scroll-down {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 10%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    z-index: 10;
}

.scroll-line {
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gradient-h);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -100%;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: white;
    animation: scanLine 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scanLine {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }

    100% {
        left: 200%;
    }
}

/* ============= ABOUT ============= */
.about-section {
    padding: 120px 10% 60px;
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bg);
    z-index: 3;
}

.about-section.centered,
.section-header.centered,
.about-content.centered {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-header.centered .section-label {
    justify-content: center;
}

.about-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
    max-width: 1000px;
}

.about-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-text.p-large {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.5;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.char-span {
    display: inline-block;
    will-change: opacity, filter;
}

/* ============= SERVICES (COMPACT BENTO GRID) ============= */
.services-section {
    padding: 80px 10%;
    position: relative;
    background-color: #080808;
    z-index: 3;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .services-section {
        padding: var(--section-pad-m);
    }
}

.services-bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 280px;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.service-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.service-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.service-tag {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.service-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.95;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.service-card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--orb-color, rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.2)) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-glow {
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.service-card.highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 100%);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .services-bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-auto-rows: auto;
    }
    .service-card {
        padding: 30px;
        min-height: 220px;
    }
    .service-card-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
}

/* ============= PROJECTS (VERTICAL KINETIC REEL) ============= */
.projects-reel-wrapper {
    padding: 80px 0; /* COMPACT PADDING */
    background-color: #050505;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 5;
}

.projects-reel-wrapper .section-header {
    padding: 0 10%;
}

.projects-reel-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.project-reel-item {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 40px 0; /* COMPACT SPACING */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.project-reel-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.project-reel-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-left: 10%;
    gap: 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.reel-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--red);
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    opacity: 0.6;
    min-width: 40px;
}

.reel-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3.8vw; /* REDUCED SCALE FOR COMPACTNESS */
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-align: left;
}

.reel-cat {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: absolute;
    right: 15%;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(20px);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.project-reel-item:hover .reel-title {
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--red);
}

.project-reel-item:hover .reel-cat {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Discovery Vessel */
.discovery-vessel {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 420px;
    height: 520px; /* Taller Portrait for Legacy Feel */
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 100;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    perspective: 1000px;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.discovery-vessel.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

.vessel-aura {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -60px; /* Larger Aura */
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--vessel-color, rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.4)) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    transition: background 0.8s ease;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.vessel-image-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 50px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); /* Premium Glass Border */
    
    /* CONQUEST LEGACY SHAPE: Balloon-inspired organic but geometric */
    border-radius: 120px 20px 120px 20px;
    transition: border-radius 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.vessel-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: background-image 0.4s ease, transform 0.8s ease, filter 0.6s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .reel-title {
        font-size: 8vw;
    }
    .discovery-vessel {
        display: none; /* Mobile Fallback */
    }
    .reel-cat {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .kinetic-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 80px;
    }
    .project-card {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    .offset-1 {
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .project-card {
        flex: 0 0 85vw;
    }
    .project-display-title {
        font-size: 12vw;
    }
    .project-content-wrap {
        padding-left: 20px;
        margin-top: -30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .projects-loom {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 120px;
    }
    .project-card:nth-child(even) {
        margin-top: 0;
    }
    .project-display-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .project-content-wrap {
        width: 100%;
        left: 0;
        bottom: -60px;
    }
}

/* ============= CLIENTS SECTION - Ascension Brand Cloud ============= */
.clients-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #06060a;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.clients-header {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0 10%;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.clients-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    margin-top: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* 3D Perspective Deck */
.brands-deck-scene {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 100px 5%;
    perspective: 2000px;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: visible;
}

.brands-deck-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    transform: rotateX(20deg) rotateY(-5deg) translateZ(0);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* MAGNETIC FLUID BENTO GRID */
.magnetic-bento-scene {
    background: #080808;
    padding: 100px 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.magnetic-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.magnetic-item {
    position: relative;
    height: 180px;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
}

.mi-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.magnetic-item img {
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    max-width: 80%;
    max-height: 55%; /* Strict height constraint for vertical alignment */
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(1) contrast(1);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.magnetic-item:hover .mi-inner {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.4);
}

.magnetic-item:hover img {
    transform: translateZ(40px) scale(1.15);
    filter: brightness(1.2) drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.2));
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .magnetic-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); padding: 0 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .magnetic-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .magnetic-item { height: 140px; }
}

.deck-logo {
    max-width: 80%;
    max-height: 80%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(0.8);
    transform: translateZ(30px); /* Lift the logo off the card */
}

.card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, var(--red) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.brand-deck-card:hover .card-inner {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.5);
}

.brand-deck-card:hover .card-glow {
    opacity: 0.1;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .brands-deck-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        transform: rotateX(10deg) rotateY(0deg);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .brands-deck-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
        transform: none; /* Flatten on mobile for usability */
    }
    .brand-deck-card { height: 140px; }
    .brand-deck-card.hc-tall { height: 300px; }
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .brands-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .brand-grid-pill {
        height: 120px;
        padding: 20px;
    }
}
/* Stat Row */
.clients-stat-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 80px;
    padding: 0 8%;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    padding-top: 56px;
}

.clients-stat {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.clients-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============= FOOTER ============= */
.footer {
    padding: 120px 10% 60px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.footer-balloon {
    position: absolute;
    right: -5%;
    top: -10%;
    opacity: 0.06;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-logo-bg {
    width: 600px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.15));
    animation: footerLogoFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes footerLogoFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1); opacity: 0.06; }
    50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(5deg) scale(1.05); opacity: 0.1; }
}

.footer-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(at 0% 0%, rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.15) 0, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 78, 23, 0.1) 0, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at 50% 100%, rgba(139, 26, 107, 0.1) 0, transparent 50%);
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: meshSync 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes meshSync {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1.1); }
}

.footer-content-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 80px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-left {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.footer-mini-logo {
    width: 120px;
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    filter: brightness(1.2) drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 78, 23, 0.2));
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.footer-brand-side h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 4.5vw;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-brand-side p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 400px;
}

.footer-links-wrap {
    margin-top: 60px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.footer-right {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 500px;
}

/* Creative DNA Showcase Styles */
.creative-dna-container {
    padding: 20px;
}

.dna-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.dna-item {
    position: relative;
    padding: 25px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.dna-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 20px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.1);
}

.dna-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    opacity: 0.2;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.dna-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.dna-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.dna-item:hover .dna-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Subtle glow pulse for items */
.dna-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.1), transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.dna-item:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .dna-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .footer-content-wrap {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 60px;
    }
    .footer-right {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Digital Access Points Styles */
.access-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.access-point {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.access-point:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-left-color: var(--red);
    transform: translateX(10px);
    box-shadow: -20px 0 40px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.05);
}

.access-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--white);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.access-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.access-point:hover .access-icon {
    background: var(--gradient-v);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.3);
}

.access-point:hover .access-icon svg {
    opacity: 1;
}

.access-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.access-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.access-value {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(14px, 1.2vw, 18px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.access-point:hover .access-value {
    color: var(--red);
}

.access-status {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.status-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--red);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.status-dot.pulse {
    animation: statusPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes statusPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.5; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.4); }
    70% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(214, 24, 63, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.5; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(214, 24, 63, 0); }
}

.footer-contact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.footer-contact a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-contact a:hover {
    color: var(--red);
}

.footer-social-wrap {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin: 30px 0 20px;
}

.footer-copy {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.footer-copy p {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* ============= UTILITIES ============= */
a {
    cursor: none;
}

/* ============= CLIENTS SECTION ============= */
.clients-section {
    padding: 100px 10% 120px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.clients-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border), rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.25), var(--border), transparent);
}

.clients-header {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.clients-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.8vw;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-top: 14px;
}

/* Marquee Track */
.marquee-track {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.marquee-inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-reverse .marquee-inner {
    animation-direction: reverse;
    animation-duration: 22s;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

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

/* Client Logo Pills */
.client-logo-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 60px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.client-logo-pill:hover {
    color: var(--text);
    border-color: rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.35);
    background: rgba(214, 24, 63, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.client-logo-pill.accent {
    background: rgba(255, 78, 23, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255, 78, 23, 0.1);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.client-logo-pill.accent:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 78, 23, 0.4);
    background: rgba(255, 78, 23, 0.08);
    color: var(--text);
}

/* ============= RESPONSIVE DESIGN & MOBILE OPTIMIZATION ============= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .main-header {
        padding: 20px 5%;
    }
    
    .footer-content-wrap {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    .stat-num {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .clients-stat-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .clients-stat-divider {
        width: 60px;
        height: 1px;
    }
    
    .footer-brand-side h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .footer-links-wrap {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .access-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    /* Prevent cursor follower on mobile */
    .custom-cursor,
    .cursor-follower,
    .cursor-pulse,
    .digital-dust {
        display: none !important;
    }

    body {
        cursor: auto !important;
        scrollbar-width: auto;
    }
    
    body::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: block;
        width: 4px;
    }
    
    body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
        background: var(--red);
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .mobile-link {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}