/* ==========================================================================
   PODCAST STUDIO - CLEAN WHITE BACKGROUND & RICH GOLD ACCENTS THEME
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&display=swap');

:root {
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-editorial: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

  /* LUXURY GOLD ACCENTS FOR WHITE BACKGROUND */
  --color-gold-bright: #d97706;
  --color-gold-warm: #b45309;
  --color-gold-amber: #f59e0b;
  --color-gold-metallic: #c68808;

  --color-light-gold-bg: #ffffff;
  --color-light-gold-card: #ffffff;
  --color-warm-border: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.15);
  --color-warm-border-hover: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);

  --color-text-mahogany: #1c1917;
  --color-text-sand: #57534e;

  /* CLEAN WHITE BACKGROUND */
  --global-gradient: #ffffff;

  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html,
body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  position: relative;
}

body {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-text-mahogany);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING GLASSMORPHISM HEADER WITH LOGO IMAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: calc(100% - 40px);
  max-width: 1360px;
  height: 66px;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  top: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.12);
}

.header-container {
  height: 100%;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* BRAND LOGO WITH LOGO.PNG IMAGE */
.brand-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #1c1917;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 130px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.15));
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1c1917;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.brand-wrapper:hover .brand-title {
  color: #b45309;
}

/* CENTER NAVIGATION LINKS */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: #b45309;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* HEADER ACTIONS (PHONE NUMBER & GOLD GET A QUOTE BUTTON) */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.phone-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.phone-link i {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.phone-link:hover,
.phone-link:hover i {
  color: #b45309;
}

.btn-quote {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: #b45309;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-quote:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b45309 0%, #92400e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* OUTLINE PILL "BOOK" BUTTON BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY */
.btn-outline-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b45309;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-outline-pill:hover {
  background: #b45309;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* MOBILE TOGGLE */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
  color: #b45309;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease,
              color 0.25s ease,
              box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.55);
  color: #92400e;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

.mobile-toggle:active {
  transform: scale(0.92);
}

.mobile-toggle.is-active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.45);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULLSCREEN HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-reference-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 700px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.hero-bg-slider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #181514;
}

.hero-bg-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.88) contrast(1.04);
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.hero-bg-slide.active .hero-bg-image {
  animation: homeKenBurns 7s ease-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes homeKenBurns {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1.0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }
}

/* DESKTOP ONLY HERO BACKGROUND SLIDER - REMOVED ON MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-bg-slider .hero-bg-slide {
    display: none !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
  }
  .hero-bg-slider .hero-bg-slide:first-child {
    display: block !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
  }
  .hero-bg-slide.active .hero-bg-image,
  .hero-bg-slide .hero-bg-image {
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

.hero-gradient-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(253, 248, 235, 0.25) 0%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 40%,
      rgba(24, 18, 10, 0.6) 100%);
}

/* GIANT BACKGROUND TYPOGRAPHY */
.hero-giant-typography {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 9.5vw, 10.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 0.9;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* VERTICAL SOCIAL ICON STACK (TOP RIGHT) */
.social-stack-right {
  position: absolute;
  top: 130px;
  right: 36px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.social-icon-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-icon-circle:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: #b45309;
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* FLOATING 5-CARD CAROUSEL (BOTTOM LEFT) */
.hero-bottom-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 40px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.cards-gallery-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 75%;
}

.preview-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 125px;
  height: 125px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.preview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.preview-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.preview-card:hover .preview-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.preview-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(24, 18, 10, 0.9) 0%, rgba(24, 18, 10, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 14px;
}

.preview-card-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* FLOATING BOTTOM RIGHT CTA PILL */
.floating-cta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 200px;
  padding: 14px 40px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(24, 18, 10, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.floating-cta-pill:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(24, 18, 10, 0.35), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE SPACE - VERTICAL TIMELINE JOURNEY SECTION (LIGHT GOLD BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */

.space-section {
  background: transparent;
  color: #1c1917;
  padding: 40px 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.space-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* HEADER WITH METALLIC GOLD & MAHOGANY TYPOGRAPHY */
.space-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.space-header-left {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.space-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #b45309;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
}

.space-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #1c1917;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.space-title-italic {
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #d97706;
}

.space-description {
  color: #78716c;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 360px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* VERTICAL TIMELINE CONTAINER */
.timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* CENTRAL GOLD VERTICAL LINE SPINE */
.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2) 0%,
      #d97706 20%,
      #b45309 80%,
      rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2) 100%);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

/* INDIVIDUAL TIMELINE ITEM ROW */
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  width: 100%;
}

.timeline-item.left {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.timeline-item.right {
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.timeline-item+.timeline-item {
  margin-top: -180px;
}

/* TIMELINE NODE DOT ON CENTRAL LINE */
.timeline-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #b45309;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5), 0 0 0 3px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
  z-index: 5;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-node {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
  background: #d97706;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.7), 0 0 0 5px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
}

/* FLOATING TIMELINE CARD (CLEAN WHITE ON WHITE BG) */
.timeline-card {
  width: 36%;
  max-width: 380px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;

  /* Scroll reveal initial state */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}

.timeline-card.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.015);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.14);
}

.timeline-card-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1c1917;
}

.timeline-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.timeline-card:hover .timeline-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.timeline-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.timeline-card-body {
  padding: 14px 18px;
}

.timeline-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCTION SERVICES SECTION ("01 - WHAT WE OFFER")
   ========================================================================== */

.services-section {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-mahogany);
  padding: 45px 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.services-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}

.services-header-left {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.section-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #b45309;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #1c1917;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.jump-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #b45309;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.jump-link:hover {
  color: #b45309;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.service-card.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.14);
}

.card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-icon {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #b45309;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  transform: scale(1.25) rotate(6deg);
  color: #d97706;
}

.card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #a8a29e;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.card-body {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #78716c;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.card-footer {
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
}

.card-price {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* PROFESSIONAL STUDIO FOOTER */
.site-footer {
  margin-top: 0;
  padding: 70px 24px 36px;
  background: #09090b;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #a1a1aa;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 48px;
}

/* TOP FOOTER CTA BANNER */
.footer-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 20, 16, 0.95) 0%, rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-cta-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.footer-cta-sub {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.45);
}

.footer-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5);
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.footer-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
  border-color: #25D366;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.desktop-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
}

.mobile-cta-btn {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .desktop-cta-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.9fr 1.1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.footer-col-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-brand-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-brand-titles {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.footer-brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b45309;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #71717a;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-social-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.social-pill {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #d4d4d8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-pill.whatsapp:hover {
  background: #25d366;
  border-color: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.social-pill.instagram:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(220, 39, 67, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.social-pill.youtube:hover {
  background: #ff0000;
  border-color: #ff0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.social-pill.spotify:hover {
  background: #1db954;
  border-color: #1db954;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(29, 185, 84, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #71717a;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #d4d4d8;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links a i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #71717a;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #d97706;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-links a:hover i {
  color: #d97706;
}

.footer-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-info-item {
  color: #d4d4d8;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-highlight-link {
  color: #d97706;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, gap 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-highlight-link:hover {
  color: #f59e0b;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #71717a;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #71717a;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: #a1a1aa;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: #d97706;
}

@media (max-width: 990px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .site-footer {
    padding: 60px 20px 30px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* MOBILE DRAWER OVERLAY */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 330px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #181514;
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  z-index: 99999;
  padding: 24px 20px 28px;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.42s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -15px 0 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 99998;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              backdrop-filter 0.38s ease;
}

.mobile-backdrop.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mobile-drawer-header .brand-wrapper {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* PROMINENT PODCAST STUDIOS NAME IN DRAWER (LARGER THAN QUICK LINKS) */
.mobile-drawer .drawer-brand-title,
.drawer-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.72rem !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: block;
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: break-word;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer .drawer-brand-title:hover,
.drawer-brand-title:hover {
  color: #fbbf24 !important;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* SMOOTH ANIMATED CLOSE BUTTON */
.mobile-drawer-close {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #e4e4e7;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              background 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease,
              color 0.25s ease,
              box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer-close:hover {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5);
  color: #fbbf24;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
}

.mobile-drawer-close:active {
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(0.92);
}

/* NAV LIST WITH STAGGERED ENTRANCE TRANSITION */
.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.mobile-nav-list li {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(25px);
  transition: opacity 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-nav-list li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.08s; opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-nav-list li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-nav-list li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-nav-list li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.20s; opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-nav-list li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.24s; opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-nav-list li:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.28s; opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-nav-list li:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.32s; opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* NAV LINKS WITH INTERACTIVE LIFT & GLOW TRANSITIONS */
.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.0rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f4f4f5;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #25211f;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.25s ease,
              color 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease,
              box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  background: #332d29;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.38);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.mobile-nav-link:active {
  transform: translateX(3px) scale(0.98);
}

.mobile-nav-link.active {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25) 0%, #25211f 100%);
  color: #fbbf24;
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
  border-left: 4px solid #d97706;
  box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #d97706, 0 4px 18px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* FOOTER CTA WITH ANIMATION & HOVER SHINE */
.mobile-drawer-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.36s,
              transform 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.36s;
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-drawer-footer {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.3s ease,
              background 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mobile-drawer-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

.mobile-drawer-cta:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* MEDIA QUERIES FOR RESPONSIVENESS */
@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .timeline-line {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .timeline-node {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }

  .timeline-item+.timeline-item {
    margin-top: 24px !important;
  }

  .timeline-card {
    width: calc(100% - 50px);
    margin-left: 50px;
  }

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

  .hero-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .cards-gallery-container {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .preview-card {
    width: 130px;
    height: 180px;
  }
}

.mobile-nav-link.active,
.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  background: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.12);
  color: #b45309;
  border-left: 3px solid #b45309;
}

@media (max-width: 1250px) {
  .nav-list {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

  .desktop-nav,
  .phone-link {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
}

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

  .space-section,
  .services-section {
    padding: 60px 16px;
  }

  .hero-giant-typography {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9vw, 6.5rem);
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  }

  .social-stack-right {
    top: 100px;
    right: 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBPAGES & INNER SECTIONS - LIGHT GOLD SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

.page-hero-section {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #18181b;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.page-title .highlight {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  color: #b45309;
}

.page-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #52525b;
  max-width: 650px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.content-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.content-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.content-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.content-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: #b45309;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.content-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.content-card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #52525b;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* CONTACT & BOOKING FORM */
.booking-form-wrapper {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.07);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #e4e4e7;
  background: #faf9f6;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #18181b;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #9ca3af;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #b45309;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.15);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.btn-primary-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   02 - TRANSPARENT BY DESIGN (QUOTE BREAKDOWN SECTION)
   ========================================================================== */

.quote-section {
  padding: 40px 24px 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.quote-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.quote-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ZIG-ZAG ROADMAP LAYOUT FOR HOW EVERY QUOTE IS BUILT */
.quote-roadmap-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 560px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* ANIMATED DASHED CONNECTING LINE */
.quote-connecting-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.quote-connecting-svg path {
  stroke-dasharray: 10 10;
  animation: dashFlow 16s linear infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25));
}

@keyframes dashFlow {
  from {
    stroke-dashoffset: 200;
  }

  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  }
}

/* PINNED CARDS & FLOATING PHYSICS */
.pinned-quote-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.95);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.pinned-quote-card.is-visible.pos-1 {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: floatPaper1 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.pinned-quote-card.is-visible.pos-2 {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: floatPaper2 6s ease-in-out 0.3s infinite alternate;
}

.pinned-quote-card.is-visible.pos-3 {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: floatPaper3 5.5s ease-in-out 0.6s infinite alternate;
}

.pinned-quote-card.pos-1 {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-left: 5%;
}

.pinned-quote-card.pos-2 {
  align-self: flex-end;
  margin-right: 5%;
  margin-top: -30px;
}

.pinned-quote-card.pos-3 {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-left: 8%;
  margin-top: -30px;
}

@keyframes floatPaper1 {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-2.5deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-1.5deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(5px) rotate(-3.2deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatPaper2 {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(2.5deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-11px) rotate(3.5deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(4px) rotate(1.8deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatPaper3 {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-2deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-1deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(6px) rotate(-2.8deg);
  }
}

.pinned-quote-card:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.05) rotate(0deg) !important;
  z-index: 10;
}

.pinned-card-outer {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 26px 16px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.1), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.pinned-quote-card:hover .pinned-card-outer {
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.2), 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.pin-head {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.4);
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pinned-quote-card:hover .pin-head {
  animation: pinBounce 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.6);
}

@keyframes pinBounce {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  30% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px) scale(1.25) rotate(-15deg);
  }

  60% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(2px) scale(0.95) rotate(10deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1) rotate(0);
  }
}

.pinned-card-inner {
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.45);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.pinned-quote-card:hover .pinned-card-inner {
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.7);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
}

.pinned-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.pinned-quote-card:hover .pinned-step-num {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: #d97706;
}

.pinned-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pinned-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #57534e;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.pinned-card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quote-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #b45309;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pinned-quote-card:hover .quote-badge {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* TOTAL FORMULA BAR */
.quote-total-bar {
  background: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #1c1917;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s,
    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.quote-total-bar.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.quote-total-bar:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
}

.quote-total-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #1c1917;
}

.quote-total-equals {
  color: #b45309;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.gst-pill-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
  animation: pulseGst 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGst {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5);
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .quote-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   03 - PINNED ROADMAP / ZIG-ZAG WORKFLOW SECTION (LIGHT GOLD SYSTEM)
   ========================================================================== */

.process-section {
  padding: 80px 24px 100px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.process-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

/* ZIG-ZAG CONTAINER & CONNECTING SVG PATH */
.process-roadmap-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 850px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}

.process-connecting-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* PINNED POLAROID CARDS */
.pinned-card-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* ZIG ZAG POSITIONS & ROTATIONS */
.pinned-card-item.pos-1 {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-left: 5%;
  transform: rotate(-2.5deg);
}

.pinned-card-item.pos-2 {
  align-self: flex-end;
  margin-right: 5%;
  margin-top: -60px;
  transform: rotate(2.5deg);
}

.pinned-card-item.pos-3 {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-left: 8%;
  margin-top: -60px;
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
}

.pinned-card-item.pos-4 {
  align-self: flex-end;
  margin-right: 8%;
  margin-top: -60px;
  transform: rotate(2deg);
}

.pinned-card-item:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04) rotate(0deg) !important;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* PINNED CARD FRAME & PIN HEAD */
.pinned-card-outer {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px 16px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.1), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.18);
  position: relative;
}

.pin-head {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.4);
  z-index: 5;
}

.pinned-card-inner {
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.45);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
}

.pinned-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pinned-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pinned-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #57534e;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .process-roadmap-wrapper {
    min-height: auto;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .pinned-card-item.pos-1,
  .pinned-card-item.pos-2,
  .pinned-card-item.pos-3,
  .pinned-card-item.pos-4 {
    align-self: center;
    margin: 0;
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  .process-connecting-svg {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 03 - THE RATE CARD (FULL PRICING, LINE BY LINE)
   ========================================================================== */
.rate-card-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.rate-card-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.rate-card-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.rate-card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b45309;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.rate-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.rate-card-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #57534e;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* FILTER PILLS NAVIGATION */
.rate-pills-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.rate-pill {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.2);
  color: #1c1917;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.rate-pill:hover {
  border-color: #b45309;
  color: #b45309;
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.12);
}

.rate-pill.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  border-color: #b45309;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.3);
}

/* MAIN CARD CONTAINER */
.rate-card-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* BANNER HEADER INSIDE CARD */
.rate-banner-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rate-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.rate-banner-wrapper:hover .rate-banner-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.rate-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.35) 0%, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.8) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.rate-banner-wrapper.no-img {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 120px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.rate-banner-wrapper.no-img .rate-banner-overlay {
  display: none;
}

.rate-banner-wrapper.no-img .rate-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  inset: auto;
  padding: 32px 36px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.rate-banner-wrapper.no-img .banner-title {
  color: #1c1917;
  text-shadow: none;
}

.rate-banner-wrapper.no-img .banner-desc {
  color: #78716c;
  opacity: 1;
}

.rate-banner-wrapper.no-img .banner-badge {
  background: none;
  color: #b45309;
  padding: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.rate-banner-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.rate-banner-left {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.banner-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.3);
}

.banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.banner-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.rate-banner-right {
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.25);
  text-align: right;
}

.fixed-pkg-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #f59e0b;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.fixed-pkg-price {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* PRICING TABLE */
.rate-table-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.rate-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.rate-table th {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #78716c;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.1);
}

.rate-table td {
  padding: 18px 28px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #1c1917;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.1);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.rate-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.td-variant {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.badge-best-value {
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.85);
  color: #b45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.td-price {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #44403c;
}

.td-output {
  color: #57534e;
}

.td-anchor {
  color: #78716c;
}

.td-starts-at {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b45309;
}

/* NOTICE BOX */
.rate-notice-box {
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  margin: 16px 28px 28px 28px;
}

.rate-notice-box p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #78350f;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* DUAL CARDS GRID FOR VIDEO & INTERVIEW */
.dual-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  width: 100%;
}

.dual-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.dual-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.dual-card-banner {
  position: relative;
  height: 210px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dual-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.dual-card:hover .dual-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.dual-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.dual-card-header {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.red-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  display: inline-block;
  width: fit-content;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.dual-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.dual-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.dual-card-body {
  padding: 28px 28px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.dual-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #44403c;
}

.dual-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.dual-label {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #44403c;
}

.val-bold {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
}

.val-muted {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #78716c;
}

.dual-card-footer {
  background: #18181b;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-from {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.footer-price {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* THREE CARDS TIER GRID (SOCIAL MEDIA) */
.tier-section-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 36px;
  width: 100%;
}

.tier-header-clean {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.red-text-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tier-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
}

.tier-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.tier-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 40px 32px 36px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tier-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
}

.tier-card.dark-card {
  background: #141416;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.popular-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.4);
}

.tier-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tier-card-price {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.tier-card.dark-card .tier-card-price {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.period {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #78716c;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.tier-card.dark-card .period {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.tier-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.tier-feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #44403c;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.tier-card.dark-card .tier-feature-list li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.star-icon {
  color: #b45309;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* PHOTO & ADD-ONS SPLIT LAYOUT */
.photo-split-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  width: 100%;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.photo-left-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 24px;
}

.photo-card-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.photo-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.photo-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #78716c;
}

.photo-table-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.photo-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.photo-table th {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #a8a29e;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 12px 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.015);
}

.photo-table td {
  padding: 18px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.photo-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.td-bold {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
}

.td-price-bold {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.td-output-muted {
  color: #78716c;
}

.photo-right-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.addon-mini-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.addon-mini-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.addon-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  margin: 0;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.addon-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.addon-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.addon-label {
  color: #57534e;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.addon-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 990px) {
  .photo-split-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .photo-right-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* DARK TABLE CARD FOR EDITING RATES */
.dark-table-card {
  background: #141416;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  width: 100%;
}

.dark-card-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.dark-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.dark-table-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.dark-table-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.2fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.dark-table-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.dark-col-left {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.dark-col-mid {
  color: #a1a1aa;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}

.dark-col-right {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #d97706;
  text-align: right;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dark-table-card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }

  .dark-table-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .dark-col-right {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* GOOGLE REVIEWS SECTION */
.google-reviews-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background: #fafafa;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.reviews-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.reviews-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.google-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.google-rating-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1c1917;
}

.google-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.google-reviews-count {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #78716c;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.review-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.review-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

.reviewer-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1c1917 0%, #44403c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.reviewer-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.reviewer-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.verified-badge {
  color: #2563eb;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.review-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #78716c;
}

.google-g-small {
  margin-left: auto;
}

.review-stars-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.review-date {
  margin-left: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #a8a29e;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.review-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #44403c;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
}

.btn-google-reviews {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #1c1917;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-google-reviews:hover {
  border-color: #b45309;
  color: #b45309;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.rate-notice-box strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #92400e;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .rate-banner-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .rate-banner-right {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .rate-table th,
  .rate-table td {
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  .rate-notice-box {
    margin: 14px 16px 20px 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 04 - TALENT NETWORK
   ========================================================================== */
.talent-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafaf9 100%);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.talent-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.talent-header {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.talent-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.talent-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1c1917;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
}

.stat-plus {
  color: #b45309;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.talent-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.talent-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #57534e;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* TALENT CARDS GRID */
.talent-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.talent-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.06);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.talent-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.14);
}

.talent-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.talent-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
  color: #b45309;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.talent-badge i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.talent-price-box {
  text-align: right;
}

.talent-price-val {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.talent-price-unit {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #78716c;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.talent-tiers-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.talent-tier-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: #fafaf9;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
  transition: background 0.25s ease;
}

.talent-tier-item:hover {
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.4);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

.tier-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #b45309;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tier-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1c1917;
}

.talent-card-footer {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #78716c;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.15);
}

.talent-card-footer i {
  color: #b45309;
}

/* BILLING BAR */
.talent-billing-bar {
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  color: #78350f;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.billing-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #b45309;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.talent-billing-bar strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #92400e;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .talent-stat-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }

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

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 06 - WORKED EXAMPLE (A SAMPLE QUOTE, BUILT UP)
   ========================================================================== */
.worked-example-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.worked-example-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.worked-example-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.worked-example-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b45309;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.worked-example-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.worked-example-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #57534e;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* SAMPLE QUOTE CARD */
.sample-quote-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quote-rows-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.quote-row-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.quote-row-item:hover {
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.2);
}

.quote-item-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #44403c;
}

.quote-item-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
}

/* SUBTOTAL ROW */
.quote-row-item.row-subtotal {
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.45);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
}

.quote-row-item.row-subtotal .quote-item-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c1917;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.quote-row-item.row-subtotal .quote-item-val {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1c1917;
}

/* GRAND TOTAL BANNER */
.quote-grand-total-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  padding: 26px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.grand-total-label span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
}

.grand-total-label small {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.88;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.grand-total-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .quote-row-item {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .quote-item-val {
    align-self: flex-end;
  }

  .quote-grand-total-banner {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* SERVICES DIRECTORY PAGE STYLES WITH ANIMATIONS & TRANSITIONS */
.services-page-hero {
  padding: 120px 24px 100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.05) 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 1) 60%);
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.services-hero-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.services-hero-header .page-title {
  color: #18181b !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.services-hero-header .page-title .highlight {
  color: #b45309 !important;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.services-hero-header .page-title:hover .highlight {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

.services-hero-header .page-subtitle {
  color: #52525b !important;
}

/* INTERACTIVE FILTER TABS & SEARCH BAR */
.services-controls-wrapper {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto 55px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s both;
}

.services-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.filter-tab-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #71717a;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.filter-tab-btn:hover {
  color: #b45309;
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.5);
}

.filter-tab-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.3);
}

.services-search-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  position: relative;
}

.services-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 20px 12px 46px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  background: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #18181b;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.services-search-input:focus {
  border-color: #b45309;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.15);
}

.services-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #a1a1aa;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.services-directory-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 60px;
}

.services-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.services-section.hidden-section {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
}

.services-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #18181b;
  position: relative;
}

.services-section-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #b45309;
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.services-section:hover .services-section-header::after {
  width: 160px;
}

.section-header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 14px;
}

.section-num-accent {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
}

.section-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.section-meta-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #71717a;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* SERVICES CARDS GRID & ROW LAYOUT STYLES */
.services-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.service-grid-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.025);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.service-grid-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0.4);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-grid-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
}

.service-grid-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.service-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #d4d4d8;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-grid-card:hover .service-card-num {
  color: #b45309;
}

.service-card-icon-badge {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.6);
  color: #b45309;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-grid-card:hover .service-card-icon-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  margin: 0;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #71717a;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.service-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.service-tag-pill {
  background: #f4f4f5;
  color: #52525b;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.service-tag-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.7);
  color: #b45309;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.service-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f4f4f5;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-price-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.service-price-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.service-price-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.service-price-unit {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #71717a;
}

.service-action-btn {
  display: none !important;
}

.service-action-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-grid-card:hover .service-action-btn,
.service-action-btn.active-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.35);
}

.service-grid-card:hover .service-action-btn i {
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .services-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .services-section-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 6px;
  }
}

/* WORK / PORTFOLIO PAGE STYLES */
.work-page-hero {
  padding: 120px 24px 100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.04) 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 1) 65%);
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.work-hero-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.work-hero-header .page-title {
  color: #18181b !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.work-hero-header .page-title .highlight {
  color: #b45309 !important;
}

.work-hero-header .page-subtitle {
  color: #52525b !important;
}

/* 1. QUALITY BENCHMARKS GRID */
.quality-benchmarks-wrapper {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto 80px;
}

.quality-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.quality-metric-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.quality-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
}

.quality-icon-box {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.7);
  color: #b45309;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.quality-metric-card:hover .quality-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.quality-metric-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  margin: 0;
}

.quality-metric-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #71717a;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 2. PRODUCTION WORKFLOW PIPELINE */
.workflow-section {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto 90px;
}

.section-tag-heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.workflow-pipeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.workflow-step-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.workflow-step-card::after {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  right: -14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  color: #b45309;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  z-index: 5;
}

.workflow-step-card:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

.workflow-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.3);
}

.step-number-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.7);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.step-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  margin: 0;
}

.step-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #71717a;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 3. PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE GRID */
.portfolio-showcase-wrapper {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.portfolio-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.portfolio-tab-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #71717a;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.portfolio-tab-btn:hover {
  color: #b45309;
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.5);
}

.portfolio-tab-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.3);
}

.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.portfolio-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.025);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
}

.portfolio-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #18181b;
}

.portfolio-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.portfolio-category-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.portfolio-card-body {
  padding: 24px 24px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.portfolio-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  margin: 0;
}

.portfolio-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #71717a;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.portfolio-meta-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.portfolio-meta-pill {
  background: #f4f4f5;
  color: #52525b;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.portfolio-cta-bar {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f4f4f5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.portfolio-stat-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b45309;
}

.portfolio-play-btn {
  color: #18181b;
  font-size: 1rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f4f4f5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-play-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .workflow-step-card::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .workflow-pipeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW MATCHING WORKS - STEP PROCESS SECTION (GOLD THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.matching-section {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 85px auto 30px;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.matching-header {
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.matching-tag {
  color: #b45309;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.matching-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}

.matching-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #71717a;
  margin-top: 10px;
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* STEP CARDS GRID WITH CONNECTING PROGRESS TRACK */
.matching-grid-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.matching-timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 48px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b45309 0%, #d97706 50%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.matching-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .matching-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .matching-timeline-line {
    display: none;
  }
}

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

.matching-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  padding: 32px 26px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.matching-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b45309, #d97706);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.matching-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.35);
}

.matching-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.matching-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.matching-num {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.matching-icon-box {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #b45309;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.matching-card:hover .matching-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706, #b45309);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
}

.matching-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.matching-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #52525b;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.matching-card-footer {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #a1a1aa;
}

.matching-step-badge {
  background: #fafafa;
  color: #b45309;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG DETAILS & SINGLE POST STYLES (GOLD THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-details-wrapper {
  padding: 120px 24px 90px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.04) 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 1) 70%);
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.blog-details-container {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #71717a;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #52525b;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #b45309;
}

.blog-details-header {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.blog-meta-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-cat-badge {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
  color: #b45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.blog-time-badge {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #71717a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.blog-details-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.blog-details-excerpt {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #52525b;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.blog-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.blog-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #b45309;
}

.blog-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #18181b;
}

.blog-author-role {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #71717a;
}

.blog-share-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.blog-share-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #52525b;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.blog-share-btn:hover {
  background: #b45309;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #b45309;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* HERO IMAGE BANNER */
.blog-hero-image-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  max-height: 520px;
}

.blog-hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* TWO COLUMN MAIN CONTENT */
.blog-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 48px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .blog-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.blog-content-body {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #3f3f46;
}

.blog-lead {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #18181b;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.blog-content-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  margin: 40px 0 16px;
  padding-left: 14px;
  border-left: 4px solid #b45309;
}

.blog-content-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  margin: 28px 0 12px;
}

.blog-content-body p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-content-body ul,
.blog-content-body ol {
  margin: 0 0 24px 20px;
  padding: 0;
}

.blog-content-body li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* QUOTE BOX & KEY TAKEAWAYS */
.blog-quote-box {
  background: rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.45);
  border-left: 4px solid #b45309;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #b45309;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #1c1917;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.quote-author {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b45309;
}

.blog-key-takeaways {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.05);
}

.blog-key-takeaways h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* SIDEBAR WIDGETS */
.blog-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
}

.blog-widget {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  padding: 24px;
}

.blog-widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #18181b;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f4f4f5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blog-cta-widget {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #18181b 0%, #09090b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.blog-cta-widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-cta-widget-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.popular-post-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.popular-post-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.popular-post-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.popular-post-img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.popular-post-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #18181b;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.popular-post-date {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #a1a1aa;
}

/* BLOG DIRECTORY ENHANCEMENTS */
.blog-card-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.blog-card-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-card-cat-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING ACTION BAR FOR MOBILE (CALL & WHATSAPP) & DESKTOP WIDGET
   ========================================================================== */

/* FLOATING DESKTOP WHATSAPP WIDGET */
.desktop-floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 999;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.desktop-floating-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 68px;
  background: #18181b;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.desktop-floating-whatsapp:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* MOBILE FLOATING ACTION DOCK (CALL & WHATSAPP AS SLEEK CIRCULAR ICONS) */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 1000;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mobile-icon-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-icon-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.92);
}

.btn-call-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18181b 0%, #27272a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.btn-whatsapp-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366 0%, #128c7e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-bottom-bar {
    display: flex;
  }

  .desktop-floating-whatsapp {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* MOBILE HEADER RESPONSIVE OPTIMIZATIONS */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brand-title {
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-size: 1.18rem !important;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #1c1917;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .site-header {
    width: calc(100% - 24px) !important;
    max-width: calc(100% - 24px) !important;
    height: 56px;
    top: 10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .header-container {
    padding: 0 12px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .brand-wrapper {
    gap: 0;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    overflow: visible;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 30px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 140px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
  }

  .header-actions {
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .btn-quote {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .brand-title {
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }

  .btn-quote {
    padding: 5px 10px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
}

/* ========================================================================
   SMALL-SCREEN LAYOUT HARDENING
   Keeps the shared pages comfortably inside a phone viewport, including
   components whose desktop sizing is set inline in the page templates.
   ======================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  html {
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  }

  body {
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .page-hero-section,
  .work-page-hero,
  .quote-section,
  .process-section,
  .services-directory-section {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }

  .page-hero-section {
    padding-top: 104px;
    padding-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .page-title,
  .work-hero-header .page-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 2.65rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.08;
  }

  .page-subtitle,
  .matching-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .content-card-grid,
  .portfolio-grid,
  .services-cards-grid,
  .quality-grid,
  .workflow-pipeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .content-card-grid,
  .portfolio-grid {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .booking-form-wrapper,
  .blog-widget,
  .blog-key-takeaways,
  .blog-quote-box {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  /* Quote roadmap: desktop offsets and 380px cards overflow a narrow phone. */
  .quote-section {
    padding-top: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .quote-roadmap-wrapper {
    min-height: 0;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .quote-connecting-svg {
    display: none;
  }

  .pinned-quote-card,
  .pinned-quote-card.pos-1,
  .pinned-quote-card.pos-2,
  .pinned-quote-card.pos-3 {
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
    max-width: 100%;
    align-self: center;
    margin: 0 10px !important;
    transform: none;
  }

  .pinned-quote-card:hover {
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .pinned-card-outer {
    padding: 20px 12px 12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .pinned-card-inner {
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .pin-head {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    top: -10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .pinned-step-num {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .pinned-step-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .pinned-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .quote-badge {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }

  .hero-reference-wrapper {
    min-height: 640px;
    height: 100svh;
  }

  .hero-giant-typography {
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 8.5vw, 4.5rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }

  .social-stack-right {
    top: 88px;
    right: 14px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .social-icon-circle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .hero-bottom-bar {
    bottom: 22px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .cards-gallery-container {
    max-width: calc(100% - 138px);
    gap: 8px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .cards-gallery-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .preview-card {
    width: 86px;
    height: 106px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .preview-card-overlay {
    padding: 8px;
  }

  .preview-card-text {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
  }

  .floating-cta-pill {
    min-width: 122px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .work-page-hero {
    padding-top: 105px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .work-hero-header {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .quality-benchmarks-wrapper,
  .workflow-section {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }

  .portfolio-controls {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 2px 1px 10px;
  }

  .portfolio-tab-btn {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .portfolio-card-body {
    padding: 18px;
  }

  .matching-section {
    margin-top: 52px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .matching-header {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .matching-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .blog-main-grid {
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .blog-hero-image-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .blog-content-body {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .blog-lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .blog-content-body h2 {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    margin-top: 32px;
  }

  .blog-content-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  /* Override template inline grid minimums that are too wide on 320px phones. */
  [style*="minmax(320px, 1fr)"],
  [style*="minmax(340px, 1fr)"] {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  }

  input[style*="min-width: 260px"] {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    width: 100%;
  }

  [style*="padding: 50px 36px"],
  [style*="padding: 50px 30px"],
  [style*="padding: 36px 32px"] {
    padding: 30px 20px !important;
  }

  .site-footer {
    padding-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .mobile-drawer {
    width: min(88vw, 340px);
    padding: 24px 20px 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {

  /* Clean responsive logo image sizing without cropping */
  .site-header {
    width: calc(100% - 16px) !important;
    max-width: calc(100% - 16px) !important;
    height: 52px;
    top: 8px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .header-container {
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .brand-wrapper {
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    overflow: visible;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    width: auto;
    max-width: 120px;
    height: 26px;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: left center;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }

  .brand-title {
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  .header-actions .btn-quote {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  /* Keep the hero focused: social destinations stay available in the footer
     instead of covering the heading on a compact screen. */
  .social-stack-right {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-reference-wrapper {
    /* dvh follows the visible mobile viewport, avoiding the white strip that
       appears when the browser's address bar changes height. */
    height: 100dvh;
    min-height: 100dvh;
  }

  .hero-giant-typography {
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 7.5vw, 2.8rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  .hero-bottom-bar {
    bottom: 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cards-gallery-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 4px 2px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .preview-card {
    width: 115px;
    height: 115px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .floating-cta-pill {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    margin-top: 4px;
    min-width: 120px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .mobile-bottom-bar {
    right: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .mobile-icon-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL SMOOTH SCROLL & REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* REVEAL ANIMATION CLASSES */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

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

/* FADE-IN SCALE REVEAL */
.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.94);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-scale.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* KEYFRAMES & MICRO-ANIMATIONS */
@keyframes heroGlowPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
  }
}

@keyframes floatingBadgeBounce {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

.space-tag,
.quote-badge,
.matching-tag {
  animation: heroGlowPulse 4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.btn-quote,
.btn-primary-gold {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-quote:active,
.btn-primary-gold:active {
  transform: scale(0.96) !important;
}

.desktop-floating-whatsapp,
.btn-whatsapp-icon {
  animation: floatingBadgeBounce 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR COLLABORATORS SECTION - LUXURY GOLD THEME & DYNAMIC CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */

.collaborators-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 48px 24px 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf8f5 50%, #ffffff 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .collaborators-section {
    padding: 24px 28px 20px 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .collaborators-section {
    padding: 20px 16px 16px 16px;
  }
}

.collaborators-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* TOP GRID LAYOUT - COMPACT VERTICAL SPACING */
.collaborators-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 480px;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 1140px) {
  .collaborators-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 440px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .collaborators-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

.collaborators-header-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.collaborators-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.collaborators-tag::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold-warm);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.collaborators-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-text-mahogany);
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.collaborators-title .amazing-people {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .collaborators-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
}

.collaborators-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-text-sand);
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .collaborators-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
}

/* STATS HIGHLIGHTS ROW */
.collaborators-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.collaborators-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.14);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.collaborators-stat-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
}

.collaborators-stat-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.collaborators-stat-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-mahogany);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.collaborators-stat-info span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-text-sand);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* FEATURED CREATOR CARD WRAPPER */
.featured-creator-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.featured-top-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.featured-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-warm), var(--color-gold-bright));
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.2);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.featured-script-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .featured-top-header {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .featured-script-text {
    font-size: 1.0rem;
  }
}

.featured-creator-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.06);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 175px 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.featured-card-fade {
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.featured-card-fade.switching {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(4px);
}

.featured-creator-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .featured-creator-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* IMAGE PLACEHOLDER FOR FEATURED CARD */
.featured-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7 0%, #fde68a 60%, #f59e0b 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.2);
}

.featured-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}

.featured-img-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.featured-img-box .creator-initial-circle {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.15);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-warm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.featured-img-placeholder span {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.85);
}

.featured-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .featured-details {
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.featured-category {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.featured-name {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-mahogany);
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.featured-bio {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-sand);
  line-height: 1.38;
  margin: 0;
}

/* FILTER AND SEARCH BAR */
.collaborators-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-pills-scroll {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 2px 2px 6px 2px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
}

.filter-pills-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.filter-pill {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.15);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-text-sand);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  user-select: none;
}

.filter-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  background: #faf8f5;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.filter-pill.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-warm), var(--color-gold-bright));
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.2);
}

.collaborators-search-box {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 220px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .collaborators-search-box {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.collaborators-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 7px 32px 7px 34px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.18);
  background: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text-mahogany);
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.collaborators-search-box input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.12);
}

.collaborators-search-box i.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.search-clear-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 10px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-text-sand);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 2px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-clear-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
}

/* CAROUSEL WRAPPER WITH PADDING FOR NAV BUTTONS & CARDS TRACK */
.collaborators-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 36px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .collaborators-carousel-wrapper {
    padding: 0 28px;
  }
}

.collaborators-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 6px 4px 12px 4px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.collaborators-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.carousel-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 15;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn {
  left: 0;
}

.carousel-nav-btn.next-btn {
  right: 0;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-warm);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .carousel-nav-btn {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* NO RESULTS STATE */
.collaborators-no-results {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 36px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-text-sand);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
  margin: 10px 0;
}

/* CREATOR CARD */
.creator-card {
  flex: 0 0 190px;
  max-width: 190px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .creator-card {
    flex: 0 0 215px;
    max-width: 215px;
  }
}

.creator-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
}

.creator-card-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7 0%, #fde68a 60%, #f59e0b 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .creator-card-img-box {
    height: 215px;
  }
}

.creator-card-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}

.creator-card-img-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

@keyframes heartBounce {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.35); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

.btn-favorite-heart {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 3;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.btn-favorite-heart:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.btn-favorite-heart.active i {
  color: #dc2626;
  animation: heartBounce 0.35s ease;
}

.creator-card-body {
  padding: 10px 12px 12px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.creator-card-name {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-mahogany);
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.creator-card-cat {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.creator-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--color-text-sand);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

.creator-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
}

.creator-card-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.creator-card-socials a {
  color: var(--color-text-sand);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.creator-card-socials a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
}

.btn-creator-action {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-creator-action:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-warm);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* BOTTOM ACTION BAR & WATERMARKS */
.collaborators-bottom-bar {
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.collaborators-bottom-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.15);
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-explore-creators {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
  padding: 8px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: var(--color-text-mahogany);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
}

.btn-explore-creators:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-warm);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-gold-warm);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.22);
}

/* WATERMARK BACKGROUND ELEMENTS ("keep x") */
.watermark-x {
  position: absolute;
  left: -20px;
  bottom: -40px;
  font-size: 16rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.04);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.watermark-left-text {
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px;
  bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.watermark-right-text {
  position: absolute;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .watermark-left-text,
  .watermark-right-text {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOME PAGE - STUDIO GALLERY PREVIEW SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.home-gallery-section {
  padding: 85px 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.12);
}

.home-gallery-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.home-gallery-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.home-gallery-header-left {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.home-gallery-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #52525b;
  margin-top: 10px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-gallery-view-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-gallery-view-more:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b45309 0%, #92400e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gallery-view-more i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-gallery-view-more:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 4-COLUMN RESPONSIVE GALLERY GRID */
.home-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.home-gallery-card {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.16);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  background: #181514;
}

.home-gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
}

.home-gallery-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.home-gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.home-gallery-card:hover .home-gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.home-gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(24, 21, 20, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.home-gallery-card:hover .home-gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-zoom-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #181514;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.home-gallery-card:hover .gallery-zoom-badge {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.home-gallery-bottom-cta {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .home-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .home-gallery-section {
    padding: 60px 16px;
  }

  .home-gallery-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .home-gallery-header-right {
    display: none;
  }

  .home-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .home-gallery-bottom-cta {
    display: block;
  }

  .btn-gallery-view-more.mobile-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}