/**
 * ==============================================================================
 * JOVEN — Flagship Digital Platform
 * Sections Stylesheet: Bespoke Hero & Section Architectures
 * Art Direction: "Culture Isn't Followed. It's Created."
 * ==============================================================================
 */

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. HERO SECTION ARCHITECTURE
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-8));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
}

/* Background Atmospheric Subtle Glow (Logo Vermilion Origin) */
.section-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.08) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-canvas);
}

/* Hero Asymmetrical Layout Grid */
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: var(--z-content);
}

.hero-content-col {
  grid-column: 1 / 8;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-visual-col {
  grid-column: 8 / 13;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. HERO EYEBROW & TICKER
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-full);
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.6);
}

.hero-eyebrow-sep {
  color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
  user-select: none;
}

.hero-eyebrow-highlight {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  background-color: rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.14);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.3);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. HERO DISPLAY HEADLINE & MASKS
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-headline {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Overflow mask for the buttery GSAP slide-up reveal */
.hero-mask {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: var(--leading-none);
  padding-bottom: 0.08em; /* Avoid font descender clipping */
}

.hero-reveal {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6.8vw, 7.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: var(--leading-none);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Signature Brand Frame on "IT'S" (Echoing the JOVEN 'J' bounding box) */
.hero-vermilion-frame {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  color: var(--color-white-pure);
  padding: 0 0.22em;
  margin-right: 0.15em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-normal);
  vertical-align: baseline;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. SUPPORTING COPY & CTAS
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-lead);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Refined Hero Primary Button */
.btn-hero-primary {
  padding: 1.15rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  color: var(--color-white-pure);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-hero-primary .btn-arrow {
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Refined Hero Secondary Button */
.btn-hero-secondary {
  padding: 1.15rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  border-color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.btn-hero-secondary .btn-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-full);
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover .btn-dot {
  transform: scale(1.5);
  background-color: var(--color-white-pure);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. DRAMATIC ART-DIRECTED VISUAL COMPOSITION
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 490px;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Clipping container for cinematic image reveal */
.hero-image-curtain {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  will-change: clip-path;
}

/* Signature Architectural Viewfinder Brackets */
.hero-image-curtain::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-image-curtain::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Image Element */
.hero-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  filter: grayscale(15%) contrast(108%);
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-mechanical), filter var(--transition-base);
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero-visual-wrapper:hover .hero-visual-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(112%);
}

/* Editorial Film Vignette Overlay */
.hero-visual-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.15) 0%,
    rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.05) 50%,
    rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.75) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. FLOATING EDITORIAL CARD / VIEWINDICATOR
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  left: -32px;
  background-color: rgba(20, 20, 22, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-contrast);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  z-index: 4;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  max-width: 280px;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.hero-floating-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.hero-floating-index {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

.hero-floating-status {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  color: var(--color-white-pure);
  background-color: rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.4);
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-sm);
}

.hero-floating-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.hero-floating-sub {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINT BEHAVIORS
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1024px Laptop & Tablet Landscape */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .hero-content-col {
    grid-column: 1 / 8;
  }

  .hero-visual-col {
    grid-column: 8 / 13;
  }

  .hero-floating-card {
    left: -16px;
    bottom: -16px;
  }
}

/* 768px Tablet Portrait */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-10));
    padding-bottom: var(--space-16);
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-10);
  }

  .hero-content-col {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .hero-visual-col {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
  }

  .hero-visual-wrapper {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-image-curtain {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }

  .hero-floating-card {
    left: var(--space-4);
    bottom: var(--space-4);
  }
}

/* 375px - 430px Mobile Phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section-hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-6));
    padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
  }

  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  }

  .hero-reveal {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 11vw, 3.25rem);
    line-height: 0.94;
  }

  .hero-lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: var(--space-5);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

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

  .hero-image-curtain {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  }

  .hero-floating-card {
    position: relative;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
  }
}

/* ==============================================================================
   8. RESTRAINED SCROLLING TYPOGRAPHIC STRIP
   =========================================================================== */
.typo-strip-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  padding-block: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: var(--z-content);
}

/* Subtle edge fade mask for seamless peripheral bleed */
.typo-strip-container::before,
.typo-strip-container::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.typo-strip-container::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-bg-surface) 0%, rgba(20, 20, 22, 0) 100%);
}

.typo-strip-container::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--color-bg-surface) 0%, rgba(20, 20, 22, 0) 100%);
}

.typo-strip-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: typoStripScroll 32s linear infinite;
}

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

.typo-strip-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  padding-right: var(--space-8);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.typo-strip-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.typo-strip-cross {
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.9em;
}

.typo-strip-spec {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.typo-strip-dot {
  color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  user-select: none;
}

/* ==============================================================================
   9. BRAND MANIFESTO SECTION ARCHITECTURE
   =========================================================================== */
.section-manifesto {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-32);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle background ambient glow for the manifesto */
.section-manifesto::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.05) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-canvas);
}

.manifesto-container {
  padding-top: var(--space-20);
  position: relative;
  z-index: var(--z-content);
}

/* Two-Column Editorial Composition Grid */
.manifesto-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Column 01: Art-Directed Photographic Visual Composition */
.manifesto-visual-col {
  grid-column: 1 / 6;
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-8));
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.manifesto-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Image Curtain with Architectural Viewfinder Framing */
.manifesto-image-curtain {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  will-change: clip-path;
}

/* Visual Viewfinder Brackets */
.manifesto-image-curtain::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.manifesto-image-curtain::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.manifesto-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  filter: grayscale(18%) contrast(106%);
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-mechanical), filter var(--transition-base);
  will-change: transform;
}

.manifesto-visual-wrapper:hover .manifesto-visual-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(110%);
}

.manifesto-visual-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.1) 0%,
    rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.05) 50%,
    rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.8) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Inset Metadata Tag */
.manifesto-visual-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background-color: rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.manifesto-tag-index {
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.manifesto-tag-label {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Floating Architectural Card */
.manifesto-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  background-color: rgba(20, 20, 22, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-contrast);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  z-index: 4;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  max-width: 270px;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.manifesto-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.manifesto-card-pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-full);
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-accent-brand);
}

.manifesto-card-index {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.manifesto-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.manifesto-card-disciplines {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==============================================================================
   10. MANIFESTO EDITORIAL CONTENT & TYPOGRAPHY
   =========================================================================== */
.manifesto-content-col {
  grid-column: 6 / 13;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Eyebrow & Classification Header */
.manifesto-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.manifesto-index {
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.manifesto-eyebrow-line {
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
}

.manifesto-eyebrow-label {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Oversized Display Headline */
.manifesto-headline {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.manifesto-mask {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0.94;
  padding-bottom: 0.08em;
}

.manifesto-reveal {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.2vw, 5.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.94;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.manifesto-reveal-accent {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* Vermilion Text Emphasis */
.manifesto-vermilion-highlight {
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.45);
}

/* ==============================================================================
   11. ANIMATED ORANGE-RED ACCENT RULE
   =========================================================================== */
.manifesto-rule-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.manifesto-accent-rule {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--color-accent-brand) 0%,
    rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.6) 65%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: scaleX(1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.manifesto-rule-pip {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-full);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-accent-brand);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.manifesto-rule-meta {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: -18px;
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==============================================================================
   12. EDITORIAL PROSE & STORYTELLING
   =========================================================================== */
.manifesto-prose {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  max-width: 680px;
}

.manifesto-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-lead);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.manifesto-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* ==============================================================================
   13. THREE-PILLAR EDITORIAL ARCHITECTURE
   =========================================================================== */
.manifesto-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.manifesto-pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.manifesto-pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.manifesto-pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.manifesto-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}

.manifesto-pillar-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Atelier Seal & Footnote */
.manifesto-footnote {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.manifesto-footnote-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-full);
}

/* ==============================================================================
   14. MANIFESTO RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINT BEHAVIORS
   =========================================================================== */

/* 1024px Laptop & Tablet Landscape */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .manifesto-grid {
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  .manifesto-visual-col {
    grid-column: 1 / 6;
  }

  .manifesto-content-col {
    grid-column: 6 / 13;
  }

  .manifesto-floating-card {
    left: -12px;
    bottom: -12px;
    max-width: 240px;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  }

  .manifesto-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
}

/* 768px Tablet Portrait */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .manifesto-container {
    padding-top: var(--space-12);
  }

  .section-manifesto {
    padding-bottom: var(--space-20);
  }

  .manifesto-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-10);
  }

  .manifesto-visual-col {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    position: static;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .manifesto-content-col {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .manifesto-image-curtain {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  }

  .manifesto-floating-card {
    left: var(--space-4);
    bottom: var(--space-4);
    max-width: calc(100% - var(--space-8));
  }

  .manifesto-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* 375px - 480px Mobile Phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .typo-strip-container {
    padding-block: var(--space-3);
  }

  .typo-strip-item {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }

  .typo-strip-spec {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
  }

  .manifesto-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  }

  .manifesto-reveal {
    font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 9.5vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 0.96;
  }

  .manifesto-rule-wrapper {
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  }

  .manifesto-rule-meta {
    display: none;
  }

  .manifesto-prose {
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  }

  .manifesto-lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .manifesto-body {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  .manifesto-floating-card {
    position: relative;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
  }

  .manifesto-footnote {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }
}

/* Accessibility: Prefers-Reduced-Motion Override */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .typo-strip-track {
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .manifesto-image-curtain {
    clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%) !important;
  }

  .manifesto-visual-img {
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .manifesto-accent-rule {
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .manifesto-reveal,
  .manifesto-lead,
  .manifesto-body,
  .manifesto-pillar-card,
  .manifesto-floating-card,
  .service-row {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .service-panel {
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .service-hover-preview {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==============================================================================
   15. STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES & SERVICES ARCHITECTURE
   =========================================================================== */
.section-services {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  padding-block: var(--space-32);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Atmospheric subtle radial glow */
.section-services::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.04) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-canvas);
}

/* Editorial Header Styling */
.services-section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.services-header-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.services-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-sm);
}

/* Interactive Services List */
.services-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  position: relative;
  z-index: var(--z-content);
}

/* Service Row Container */
.service-row {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  background-color: transparent;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.service-row:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
}

.service-row.is-active {
  background-color: rgba(20, 20, 22, 0.6);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-stroke-contrast);
}

/* Interactive Row Header Trigger (Accessible semantic button) */
.service-row-header {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-4);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 90px 1.4fr 1.6fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  color: inherit;
  transition: padding var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-row-header:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

/* Number & Pip Indicator */
.service-row-num-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.service-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  transition: color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-accent-pip {
  position: absolute;
  left: -14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0);
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-full);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-accent-brand);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-row:hover .service-number,
.service-row.is-active .service-number {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.service-row.is-active .service-accent-pip {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1);
}

/* Title & Category Discipline */
.service-title-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-category {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-row:hover .service-title {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.service-row.is-active .service-title {
  color: var(--color-white-pure);
}

/* Desktop Summary Column */
.service-row-summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.service-summary-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 440px;
}

/* Toggle Control Pill */
.service-toggle-control {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  justify-self: end;
}

.service-row:hover .service-toggle-control,
.service-row.is-active .service-toggle-control {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.service-toggle-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-focus);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.service-row.is-active .service-toggle-icon {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-tint);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

.icon-line-v {
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-row.is-active .icon-line-v {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* ==============================================================================
   16. SERVICE EXPANDED PANEL / ACCORDION DRAWER
   =========================================================================== */
.service-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows var(--transition-base);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-row.is-active .service-panel {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.service-panel-clip {
  min-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-row:not(.is-active) .service-panel {
  visibility: hidden;
}

.service-panel-inner {
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4) var(--space-12);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left Content Area */
.service-panel-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-lead-benefit {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-lead);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Strategic Deliverables List */
.service-deliverables {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.service-deliverables-title {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  display: block;
}

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

.service-deliverables-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.service-deliverables-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.6em;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-full);
}

/* Client Value Callout */
.service-client-value {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  max-width: 640px;
}

.value-highlight-label {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.value-highlight-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Right Visual Frame */
.service-panel-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.service-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
}

.service-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(16%) contrast(106%);
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease-mechanical), filter var(--transition-base);
}

.service-row:hover .service-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(110%);
}

.service-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.05) 0%,
    rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.65) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-img-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  background-color: rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
}

/* ==============================================================================
   17. DESKTOP FLOATING CURSOR PREVIEW APERTURE
   =========================================================================== */
.service-hover-preview {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.92);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease-mechanical);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  display: none;
}

/* Only enable cursor hover preview on fine pointer devices (desktop mouse) */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .service-hover-preview {
    display: block;
  }
}

.service-preview-frame {
  width: 260px;
  height: 320px;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-preview-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: contrast(108%);
}

.service-preview-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.1) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-preview-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-3);
  left: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  background-color: rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* ==============================================================================
   18. SERVICES RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINT BEHAVIORS
   =========================================================================== */

/* 1024px Laptop & Tablet Landscape */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .service-row-header {
    grid-template-columns: 80px 1.4fr 1.4fr auto;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .service-panel-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  .service-panel-visual {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .service-image-frame {
    max-width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }
}

/* 768px Tablet Portrait & Mobile Accordion */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-services {
    padding-block: var(--space-20);
  }

  .service-row-header {
    grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr auto;
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-2);
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .service-row-summary {
    display: none;
  }

  .service-number {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.75rem);
  }

  .service-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5vw, 1.875rem);
  }

  .service-toggle-label {
    display: none;
  }

  .service-panel-inner {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-2) var(--space-8);
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .service-lead-benefit {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  }

  .service-image-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }
}

/* 375px - 480px Mobile Phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .service-row-header {
    grid-template-columns: 46px 1fr auto;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

  .service-number {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .service-category {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
  }

  .service-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .service-toggle-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .services-header-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ==============================================================================
   19. CREATOR UNIVERSE ARCHITECTURE & EDITORIAL SHOWCASE
   =========================================================================== */
.section-universe {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  padding-block: var(--space-32);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Subtle Background Glow */
.section-universe::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.04) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-canvas);
}

/* Universe Header Architecture */
.universe-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.universe-header-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.universe-demo-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-sm);
}

.universe-demo-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-full);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-accent-brand);
}

.universe-header-main {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.universe-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 5.25rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
}

.universe-subtitle {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Carousel Counter & Navigation Controls */
.universe-nav-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.universe-counter {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.universe-counter-current {
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.universe-counter-sep {
  color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
}

.universe-nav-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.universe-nav-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-focus);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.universe-nav-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border-color: var(--color-text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.universe-nav-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.universe-nav-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Editorial Specification Disclaimer Banner */
.universe-disclaimer-box {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.disclaimer-bracket {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.disclaimer-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Filter Bar Architecture */
.universe-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
}

.universe-filter-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.universe-filter-pill:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border-color: var(--color-stroke-contrast);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.universe-filter-pill:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

.universe-filter-pill.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-tint);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  color: var(--color-white-pure);
}

.filter-count {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.universe-filter-pill.is-active .filter-count {
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.universe-filter-pill:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ==============================================================================
   20. HORIZONTAL SLIDER & CARD COMPOSITIONS
   =========================================================================== */
.universe-slider-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  padding-inline: var(--container-padding);
}

.universe-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  padding-block: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  cursor: grab;
  will-change: transform, scroll-position;
}

.universe-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.universe-track.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  scroll-snap-type: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.universe-track:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

/* Portrait-Oriented Creator Card */
.creator-card {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(320px, 28vw, 420px);
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.25;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.creator-card:active {
  transform: scale(0.99);
}

.creator-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.creator-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-stroke-contrast);
}

.creator-card-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.creator-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  filter: grayscale(18%) contrast(106%);
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-mechanical), filter var(--transition-base);
  will-change: transform;
}

.creator-card:hover .creator-card-img,
.creator-card:focus-within .creator-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(110%);
}

.creator-card-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.45) 0%,
    rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.05) 45%,
    rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.88) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Top Metadata Header */
.creator-card-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  left: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.creator-card-category {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.creator-card-demo-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background-color: rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.creator-card-spec-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(var(--space-4) + 26px);
  left: var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Default Resting Plate */
.creator-card-plate {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.creator-card:hover .creator-card-plate,
.creator-card:focus-within .creator-card-plate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
}

.creator-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.creator-card-handle {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.creator-card-role {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Hover & Focus Detail Drawer */
.creator-card-drawer {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  background-color: rgba(14, 14, 16, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  z-index: 4;
  transform: translateY(102%);
  transition: transform 280ms var(--ease-mechanical), opacity 200ms ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  box-shadow: 0 -12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.creator-card:hover .creator-card-drawer,
.creator-card:focus-within .creator-card-drawer {
  transform: translateY(0%);
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.drawer-discipline-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.drawer-location {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.drawer-focus {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.drawer-bio {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.drawer-action {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
}

.drawer-btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
}

.drawer-disclaimer {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Footer Footnote */
.universe-footer-footnote {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footnote-glyph {
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

/* ==============================================================================
   21. SPECIMEN MODAL DOSSIER
   =========================================================================== */
.universe-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
  padding: var(--space-4);
}

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

.universe-modal[hidden],
.work-modal[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.universe-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.universe-modal-dialog {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-contrast);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  max-width: 960px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.universe-modal.is-active .universe-modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.universe-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-5);
  right: var(--space-5);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-focus);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.universe-modal-close:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  color: var(--color-white-pure);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.universe-modal-close:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Modal Content Grid */
.specimen-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.specimen-visual-col {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.specimen-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 480px;
}

.specimen-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: contrast(108%);
}

.specimen-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.2) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.specimen-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-4);
  left: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  background-color: rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
}

.specimen-data-col {
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.specimen-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.specimen-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

.specimen-category-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

.specimen-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.specimen-handle {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.specimen-disclaimer-callout {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.callout-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.specimen-disclaimer-callout p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.specimen-section {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.specimen-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  display: block;
}

.specimen-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.specimen-meta-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* ==============================================================================
   22. CREATOR UNIVERSE RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINT BEHAVIORS
   =========================================================================== */

/* 1024px Laptop & Tablet Landscape */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .creator-card {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(300px, 36vw, 360px);
  }

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

  .specimen-visual-frame {
    min-height: 320px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }
}

/* 768px Tablet Portrait */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-universe {
    padding-block: var(--space-20);
  }

  .universe-header-main {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .universe-nav-controls {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .creator-card {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(280px, 72vw, 340px);
  }

  /* Make drawer always visible on touch devices */
  .creator-card-drawer {
    transform: translateY(0%);
    background-color: rgba(14, 14, 16, 0.96);
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }

  .creator-card-plate {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* 375px - 480px Mobile Phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .universe-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .universe-filter-bar {
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }

  .universe-filter-pill {
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
  }

  .creator-card {
    flex: 0 0 85vw;
  }

  .specimen-data-col {
    padding: var(--space-5);
  }
}



/* ==============================================================================
   23. SELECTED WORK / PORTFOLIO ARCHITECTURE
   =========================================================================== */

.section-work {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Atmospheric subtle studio glow */
.section-work::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.05) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-canvas);
}

.section-work::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.04) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-canvas);
}

/* Work Section Header Layout */
.work-section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.work-header-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.work-status-badge,
.work-demo-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.work-header-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.work-header-text {
  max-width: 740px;
}

.work-title {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.work-subtitle {
  margin-top: 0;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* Category Filter Bar */
.work-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-sm);
}

.work-filter-pill {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.work-filter-pill:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
}

.work-filter-pill:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

.work-filter-pill.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
}

.work-filter-pill.is-active .filter-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-full);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-accent-brand);
}

/* Filter Dimming / Hiding */
.work-card.is-filtered-out {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FLAGSHIP WORK CARD: Visually Dominant Feature (Campaign 01)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.work-card-flagship {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.work-card-flagship:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.work-flagship-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.work-flagship-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.work-flagship-grid .work-visual-col {
  min-width: 0;
  position: relative;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
}

.work-flagship-grid .work-content-col {
  min-width: 0;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
}

/* Visual Frame & Viewfinder Geometry */
.work-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 580px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0E0E10;
}

/* Viewfinder Corner Brackets */
.vf-bracket {
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  z-index: 4;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vf-tl {
  top: var(--space-4);
  left: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1.5px solid;
  border-left: 1.5px solid;
}

.vf-tr {
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1.5px solid;
  border-right: 1.5px solid;
}

.vf-bl {
  bottom: var(--space-4);
  left: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid;
  border-left: 1.5px solid;
}

.vf-br {
  bottom: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid;
  border-right: 1.5px solid;
}

.work-card:hover .vf-bracket {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

/* Viewfinder Technical Spec Monospace */
.work-vf-meta {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  left: calc(var(--space-4) + 20px);
  right: calc(var(--space-4) + 20px);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Mandatory Demo Ribbon inside Frame */
.work-demo-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-5);
  left: var(--space-5);
  z-index: 4;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background-color: rgba(14, 14, 16, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Floating Atelier Spec Plate */
.work-floating-plate {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-12);
  right: var(--space-5);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background-color: rgba(14, 14, 16, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-focus);
}

.work-plate-code {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
}

.work-plate-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Image Container & Smooth Zoom on Hover */
.work-img-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.work-card-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-mechanical), filter var(--transition-base);
  will-change: transform;
}

.work-card:hover .work-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.035);
  filter: contrast(1.04) brightness(1.02);
}

.work-visual-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.25) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.1) 40%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FLAGSHIP CONTENT COLUMN DETAILS
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.work-card-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.work-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.work-spec-code {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

.work-card-heading {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.work-campaign-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.work-campaign-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.4vw, 1.45rem);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

/* Curatorial Disclaimer Callout */
.work-disclaimer-box {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.work-disclaimer-label {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.work-disclaimer-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Structured Narrative Blocks */
.work-narrative-block {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
}

.work-narrative-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.work-narrative-index {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

.work-narrative-title {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.work-narrative-p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.work-narrative-p .text-white {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* Strategy Stack */
.work-strategy-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.work-strategy-item {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
}

.work-strategy-role {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.work-strategy-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.work-strategy-desc strong {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* Casting & Deliverables Matrix */
.work-matrix-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
}

.work-matrix-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.work-matrix-key {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.work-matrix-val {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.work-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
}

.work-inspect-btn {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.work-inspect-btn .btn-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.work-inspect-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   EDITORIAL BRIDGE DIVIDER
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.work-grid-bridge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-block: var(--space-8) var(--space-8);
}

.work-bridge-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-stroke-subtle);
}

.work-bridge-label {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CONSIDERED 2-COLUMN GRID: Remaining Concepts (Fitness & Lifestyle)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.work-grid-secondary {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.work-card-secondary {
  min-width: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.work-card-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.work-card-secondary .work-card-inner {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.work-sec-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.work-sec-spec {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
}

.work-card-demo-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.work-sec-visual {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  min-height: 280px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0E0E10;
}

.work-img-aspect {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.work-sec-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.work-sec-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.work-sec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.work-sec-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.work-narrative-compact {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.work-narrative-micro {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.work-deliverables-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.work-deliv-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-sm);
}

.work-sec-footer {
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   INTERACTIVE DOSSIER MODAL / INSPECTION DRAWER
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.work-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

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

.work-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.work-modal-drawer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: min(800px, 92vw);
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-focus);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -20px 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 320ms var(--ease-mechanical);
}

.work-modal.is-active .work-modal-drawer {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.work-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
}

.work-modal-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.work-modal-index {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

.work-modal-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-focus);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.work-modal-close:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  color: var(--color-white-pure);
}

.work-modal-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--color-stroke-focus) transparent;
}

.work-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}
.work-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-stroke-focus);
}

/* Modal Dossier Content Elements */
.dossier-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-height: 360px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

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

.dossier-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 0.95;
}

.dossier-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.dossier-disclaimer {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.dossier-section {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
}

.dossier-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  display: block;
}

.dossier-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.dossier-text strong {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.dossier-grid-specs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.dossier-spec-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  padding: var(--space-4);
}

.dossier-spec-label {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.dossier-spec-value {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR SELECTED WORK
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Stack before the editorial columns become too narrow. */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .work-flagship-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .work-flagship-grid .work-visual-col {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  }

  .work-flagship-grid .work-content-col {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .work-visual-frame {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 380px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }

  .work-grid-secondary {
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
}

/* 768px Tablet Portrait & Mobile Stacked Layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-work {
    padding-block: var(--space-16);
  }

  .work-header-main {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .work-filter-bar {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 6px;
  }

  .work-filter-pill {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .work-grid-secondary {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .work-flagship-grid .work-content-col {
    padding: var(--space-6);
  }

  .work-matrix-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }

  .work-visual-frame {
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .work-modal-drawer {
    width: 100%;
    transform: translateY(100%);
  }

  .work-modal.is-active .work-modal-drawer {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .work-modal-header {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  }

  .work-modal-body {
    padding: var(--space-5);
  }

  .dossier-grid-specs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* 480px Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .work-campaign-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .work-sec-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .work-card-secondary .work-card-inner {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }

  .work-sec-visual {
    min-height: 220px;
  }
}

/* ==============================================================================
   24. HOW WE CREATE IMPACT / EDITORIAL PROCESS TIMELINE
   =========================================================================== */

.section-impact {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient glow accent */
.section-impact::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%;
  right: -8%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.04) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-canvas);
}

/* Section Header */
.impact-section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.impact-header-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.impact-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.impact-title {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.impact-subtitle {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Quick Ticker / Horizontal Stages Summary */
.impact-ticker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  padding-block: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.impact-ticker::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.impact-ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.impact-ticker-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.impact-ticker-num {
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

.impact-ticker-arrow {
  color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   EDITORIAL TIMELINE CONTAINER & SPINE
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.impact-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}

/* Architectural Spine Line */
.timeline-spine-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  bottom: 80px;
  left: 32px;
  width: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-progress-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-accent-brand) 0%, #FF684D 80%, rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.2) 100%);
  transform-origin: top center;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: none;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   INDIVIDUAL TIMELINE STAGE ROW
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.timeline-stage {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 220px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-stage:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-stage:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
}

/* 1. Node Column (Spine Marker) */
.stage-node-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.stage-node {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-full);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-stroke-focus);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 3;
}

.stage-node-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-full);
  background-color: var(--color-stroke-contrast);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-stage.is-active .stage-node,
.timeline-stage:hover .stage-node {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.45);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.timeline-stage.is-active .stage-node-dot,
.timeline-stage:hover .stage-node-dot {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.stage-coord {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 2. Typographic Monument Column */
.stage-monument-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.stage-monument-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.75rem, 6vw, 6.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.82;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(246, 246, 244, 0.28);
  transition: color var(--transition-base), -webkit-text-stroke var(--transition-base), text-shadow var(--transition-base);
  user-select: none;
}

.timeline-stage.is-active .stage-monument-num,
.timeline-stage:hover .stage-monument-num {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.25);
}

.stage-meta-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stage-velocity-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

/* 3. Narrative & Strategic Breakdown Column */
.stage-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-stage:hover .stage-content-col {
  border-color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
}

.stage-headline-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.stage-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.stage-descriptor {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

.stage-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 740px;
}

/* Milestone Deliverables Stack */
.stage-artifacts-box {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
}

.stage-artifacts-label {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.stage-artifacts-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.stage-artifact-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.stage-artifact-pip {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-full);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

/* Client Rationale Callout */
.stage-rationale-callout {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
}

.stage-rationale-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE LAYOUT FOR PROCESS TIMELINE
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1024px Laptop */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .timeline-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 60px 180px 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .timeline-spine-track {
    left: 20px;
  }
}

/* 840px Tablet & Mobile Clean Vertical Timeline */
@media (max-width: 840px) {
  .section-impact {
    padding-block: var(--space-16);
  }

  .timeline-spine-track {
    left: 14px;
    top: 24px;
  }

  .timeline-stage {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-left: var(--space-10);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
    gap: var(--space-4);
    position: relative;
  }

  .stage-node-col {
    position: absolute;
    left: 3px;
    top: 4px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .stage-coord {
    display: none;
  }

  .stage-monument-col {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .stage-monument-num {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
  }

  .stage-content-col {
    padding: var(--space-6);
  }
}

/* 480px Small Mobile Phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .timeline-stage {
    padding-left: var(--space-8);
  }

  .timeline-spine-track {
    left: 10px;
  }

  .stage-node-col {
    left: 1px;
  }

  .stage-node {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .stage-monument-num {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
  }

  .stage-headline {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .stage-descriptor {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .stage-content-col {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }

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

/* ==============================================================================
   25. UNFORGETTABLE FINAL CONVERSION ARCHITECTURE ("LET'S MAKE NOISE")
   =========================================================================== */

.section-contact {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--space-32) var(--space-24);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Atmospheric Voltage Glow */
.section-contact::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.08) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0) 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-canvas);
}

.section-contact::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: -5%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.04) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-canvas);
}

/* Header & Monumental Typography */
.contact-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
  position: relative;
  z-index: var(--z-content);
}

.contact-header-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.contact-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-headline-monument {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.75rem, 9.5vw, 9.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.86;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-headline-dot {
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.8);
}

.contact-supporting-copy {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  max-width: 820px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   DUAL ENTRY POINT TOGGLE (BRAND VS CREATOR)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-interaction-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  padding: var(--space-10);
  position: relative;
  z-index: var(--z-content);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-interaction-wrapper:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
}

.contact-type-selector {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
}

.contact-type-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-type-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
}

.contact-type-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.985);
}

.contact-type-btn.is-active {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--color-accent-brand), 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.12);
}

.type-btn-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  width: 100%;
}

.type-btn-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-full);
  background-color: var(--color-stroke-contrast);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-type-btn.is-active .type-btn-indicator {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-accent-brand);
}

.type-btn-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.type-btn-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-type-btn.is-active .type-btn-sub {
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BESPOKE FORM CONTROLS & ARCHITECTURAL GRID
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

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

.form-col-6 {
  grid-column: span 6;
}

.form-col-12 {
  grid-column: span 12;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

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

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  font-weight: 300;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  background-color: #111114;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.2);
}

.form-input.is-invalid,
.form-textarea.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-brand) !important;
  background-color: rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.04);
}

.form-input.is-valid,
.form-textarea.is-valid {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.form-error {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  min-height: 1.1em;
}

/* Discipline Selection Chips */
.discipline-chips-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.discipline-chip {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-sm);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.discipline-chip:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
}

.discipline-chip:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
}

.discipline-chip.is-selected {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-tint);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-border);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

/* Submit Actions */
.form-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
}

.btn-submit-inquiry {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-submit-inquiry .btn-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-submit-inquiry:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.form-direct-note {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
}

.form-direct-note a {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-direct-note a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   TRANSPARENT DEMO CONFIRMATION CARD (POST-SUBMIT STATE)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-success-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  padding: var(--space-10);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.success-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.success-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 70, 37, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.success-spec-mono {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

.success-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 0.95;
}

.success-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.success-subtitle .highlight-chalk {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.success-summary-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.summary-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.summary-label {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.summary-val {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* Demo Disclosure Callout in Success State */
.success-disclosure-box {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.disclosure-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.disclosure-p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.success-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PREMIUM ATELIER FOOTER ARCHITECTURE
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #080809;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  padding-top: var(--space-24);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-nav-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 4fr) minmax(0, 3fr) minmax(0, 2.5fr) minmax(0, 2.5fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-logo-frame {
  display: inline-block;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  padding-left: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.footer-atelier-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-coords {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: block;
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-link {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  list-style: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.footer-meta-item-spec {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* Social Placeholders */
.footer-social-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-social-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  list-style: none;
}

.social-pill-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-pill-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
}

/* Concept Demo Disclosure Banner in Footer */
.footer-demo-disclosure {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent-brand);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.footer-demo-disclosure p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR CONVERSION & FOOTER
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1024px Laptop */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-nav-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-10);
  }

  .success-summary-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* 768px Tablet Portrait & Mobile Stacked Experience */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-contact {
    padding-block: var(--space-20) var(--space-16);
  }

  .contact-interaction-wrapper {
    padding: var(--space-6);
  }

  .contact-type-selector {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

  .contact-type-btn {
    padding: var(--space-5);
  }

  .form-col-6 {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }

  .btn-submit-inquiry {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .form-actions-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .footer-nav-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-10);
  }

  .success-summary-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* 480px Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-headline-monument {
    font-size: 3.25rem;
  }

  .type-btn-label {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .form-input,
  .form-textarea {
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  .contact-interaction-wrapper {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }
}

/* ==============================================================================
   19. CREATIVE DISCIPLINES / VERTICALS SECTION ARCHITECTURE
   =========================================================================== */
.section-verticals {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.verticals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
}

.vertical-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.vertical-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-elevated);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vertical-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.vertical-spec-code {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

.vertical-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.vertical-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.vertical-card-footer {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.vertical-card-link {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.vertical-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .verticals-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }
}

/* ==============================================================================
   20. FOUNDER'S LEDGER & LEADERSHIP SECTION ARCHITECTURE
   =========================================================================== */
.section-founder {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.founder-quote-col {
  grid-column: 1 / 8;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.founder-editorial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.founder-accent-line {
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.founder-thesis-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-lead);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
}

.founder-card-col {
  grid-column: 8 / 13;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.founder-ledger-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sharp);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.founder-ledger-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-stroke-focus);
}

.founder-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.founder-credential-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
}

.founder-status-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.founder-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.founder-role-title {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-brand);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.founder-bio-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
}

.founder-card-footer {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stroke-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.founder-contact-link {
  font-family: var(--font-utility);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .founder-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  .founder-quote-col,
  .founder-card-col {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .founder-card-col {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .founder-ledger-card {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}


/* The demo stays disabled until its submit handler is installed. */
#contact_demo_fields {
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  min-width: 0;
}