/* ==========================================================================
   TEIVAH CREATIVE MANAGEMENT - DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLESHEET
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,400&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Color Tokens */
  --color-bg-main: #050811;
  --color-bg-nav: rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.85);
  --color-bg-card: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.65);
  --color-bg-card-hover: rgba(20, 29, 51, 0.8);
  --color-bg-footer: #03050c;

  --color-cyan: #00A3FF;
  --color-cyan-hover: #38BDF8;
  --color-cyan-glow: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.25);
  --color-gold: #F59E0B;

  --color-text-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text-secondary: #94A3B8;
  --color-text-muted: #64748B;
  --color-text-dark: #050811;

  --color-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --color-border-hover: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.3);

  /* Fonts */
  --font-main: 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing & Layout */
  --container-max-width: 1240px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Reset & Base */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  color-scheme: dark;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

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

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Typography Utilities */
.text-cyan {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* Buttons & Components */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-cyan);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--color-cyan-glow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-cyan-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-ghost {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.btn-ghost i {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-ghost:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px) translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Glassmorphism Card */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.glass-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
  background: var(--color-bg-card-hover);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-nav);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

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

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

.brand-logo img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.2)) brightness(1.1);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-cyan);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-cyan-glow);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.35rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }

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

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--header-height);
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
  background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

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

.mobile-nav .mobile-link {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav .mobile-link:hover,
.mobile-nav .mobile-link.active {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.mobile-nav .btn.btn-primary {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: var(--gradient-primary) !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--color-cyan-glow) !important;
  margin-top: 1rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mobile-nav .btn.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px var(--color-cyan-glow) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 4rem);
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-container {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-canvas,
.hero-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.65) contrast(1.1);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, black 20%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, black 20%, transparent 80%);
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.15), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.4) 0%, rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.85) 70%, var(--color-bg-main) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.95) 0%, rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 4.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT WE DO (THREE PILLARS)
   ========================================================================== */
.what-we-do {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-icon-wrapper {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.2);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pillar-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-link {
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE KINETIC FREQUENCY TRANSITION
   ========================================================================== */
.kinetic-transition-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 290px;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.12);
  z-index: 5;
}

.transition-canvas-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

#frequency-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.transition-gradient-overlay-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-bg-main), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.transition-gradient-overlay-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--color-bg-main), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.kinetic-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Kinetic Ticker Marquees */
.kinetic-ticker-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #ffffff 8%, #ffffff 92%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #ffffff 8%, #ffffff 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-type: alpha;
  mask-type: alpha;
  cursor: default;
}

.kinetic-ticker {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
}

.ticker-forward {
  animation: tickerScrollLeft 32s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-reverse {
  animation: tickerScrollRight 36s linear infinite;
}

.kinetic-ticker-wrap:hover .kinetic-ticker {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

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

@keyframes tickerScrollRight {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ticker-item:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ticker-item.outline {
  color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.7);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--color-cyan);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.ticker-item.outline:hover {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px #38BDF8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--color-cyan);
}

.ticker-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: inline-block;
}

.ticker-dot.cyan {
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-cyan);
}

/* Central HUD Capsule */
.transition-hud-capsule {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 15;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.transition-hud-capsule:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 50px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

.hud-left-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.hud-pulse-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hud-pulse-ring::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: pulsePing 2s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

.hud-pulse-core {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-cyan);
}

@keyframes pulsePing {

  75%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(2.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.hud-code-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  font-family: monospace;
}

/* Equalizer Visualizer Bars */
.hud-equalizer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  height: 24px;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

.eq-bar {
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--color-cyan), #8B5CF6);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: eqBounce 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.eq-bar:nth-child(1) {
  height: 8px;
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.eq-bar:nth-child(2) {
  height: 16px;
  animation-delay: 0.35s;
}

.eq-bar:nth-child(3) {
  height: 10px;
  animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.eq-bar:nth-child(4) {
  height: 22px;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.eq-bar:nth-child(5) {
  height: 14px;
  animation-delay: 0.25s;
}

.eq-bar:nth-child(6) {
  height: 19px;
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.eq-bar:nth-child(7) {
  height: 12px;
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.eq-bar:nth-child(8) {
  height: 24px;
  animation-delay: 0.45s;
}

.eq-bar:nth-child(9) {
  height: 15px;
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.eq-bar:nth-child(10) {
  height: 20px;
  animation-delay: 0.55s;
}

.eq-bar:nth-child(11) {
  height: 9px;
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.eq-bar:nth-child(12) {
  height: 17px;
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

@keyframes eqBounce {
  0% {
    transform: scaleY(0.25);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scaleY(1);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scaleY(0.4);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
}

.transition-hud-capsule:hover .eq-bar {
  animation-duration: 0.6s;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #38BDF8, #C084FC);
}

.hud-center-title {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hud-title-accent {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.hud-title-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hud-right-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hud-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-family: monospace;
}

.hud-status-badge svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .transition-hud-capsule {
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .hud-code-label {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .kinetic-transition-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    min-height: 250px;
  }

  .transition-hud-capsule {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .hud-center-title {
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
  }

  .ticker-item {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR ROSTER
   ========================================================================== */
.roster {
  padding: 7rem 0;
}

.roster-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Featured Talent Card */
.featured-talent-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 600px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.featured-talent-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 70%;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.12) brightness(0.7);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), filter var(--transition-normal);
}

.featured-talent-card:hover .featured-talent-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: grayscale(70%) contrast(1.15) brightness(1.05);
}

.featured-talent-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.98) 0%, rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.6) 35%, rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.15) 60%, transparent 80%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.featured-talent-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
}

.talent-name {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.talent-meta {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Right Stacked Column */
.roster-right-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.accepting-card {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.accepting-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.accepting-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Quote Card */
.quote-card {
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.quote-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.quote-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.quote-author {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.author-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .roster-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR PHILOSOPHY
   ========================================================================== */
.philosophy {
  padding: 6rem 0 8rem;
}

.philosophy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.philosophy-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.philosophy-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.philosophy-img-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.philosophy-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.philosophy-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .philosophy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-footer);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(3, 5, 12, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.modal-content {
  background: #0B0E18;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-content {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Professional Thank You Success Modal */
.thankyou-card {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.12), transparent 70%), #0B0E18;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 50px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.18);
  position: relative;
}

.thankyou-icon-wrapper {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.thankyou-icon-wrapper svg {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
}

.thankyou-meta-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.thankyou-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.thankyou-meta-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.thankyou-meta-label {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.thankyou-meta-value {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROFESSIONAL SUBMISSION CONFIRMATION SUITE
   ========================================================================== */
.thankyou-hero-section {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 6rem;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 280px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.submission-success-card {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -20%, rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.15), transparent 70%), rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  animation: submissionFadeIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

/* Animated Pulse Ring Icon */
.success-icon-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.success-icon-core {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.2), rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25));
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4), inset 0 0 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.success-icon-core svg {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  color: #10B981;
}

.success-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4);
  animation: pulseExpand 2.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) infinite;
}

.success-pulse-ring.ring-2 {
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

@keyframes pulseExpand {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.7);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes submissionFadeIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.98);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

/* Status Badge */
.submission-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #10B981;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  animation: statusPulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes statusPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.submission-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.submission-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

/* Structured Meta Grid */
.submission-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.submission-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.submission-meta-item .meta-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.submission-meta-item .meta-value {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.text-green {
  color: #10B981 !important;
}

/* What Happens Next Timeline */
.next-steps-container {
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.next-steps-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.next-steps-title svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.next-steps-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-step .step-number {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.25);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.timeline-step .step-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline-step .step-content p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.submission-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.submission-actions .btn {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* In-Page Inline Replacement State */
.submission-inline-screen {
  animation: submissionFadeIn 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.12), transparent 70%), rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .thankyou-hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.25rem);
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
    min-height: auto;
    display: block;
  }
  .submission-success-card {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .submission-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6vw, 2.25rem);
    word-break: break-word;
  }
  .submission-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .submission-meta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .submission-meta-item .meta-value {
    word-break: break-word;
  }
  .next-steps-container {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .next-steps-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .timeline-step {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .timeline-step .step-number {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .submission-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .submission-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .thankyou-hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 0.75rem);
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .submission-success-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .success-icon-container {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .success-icon-core {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }
  .success-icon-core svg {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
  .submission-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  .submission-actions .btn {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* Form Controls */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DROPDOWN (SELECT & OPTION) COLOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION
   ========================================================================== */
select.form-control {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  background-color: #0E1424;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2300A3FF' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1.15rem center;
  background-size: 16px 16px;
  padding-right: 2.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

select.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  background-color: #121A30;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Fix dropdown menu option colors in all browsers (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android) */
select.form-control option {
  background-color: #0E1424 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

select.form-control option:checked,
select.form-control option:hover {
  background-color: #16223D !important;
  color: var(--color-cyan) !important;
}

select.form-control option[disabled] {
  color: var(--color-text-muted) !important;
  background-color: #0B101C !important;
}

/* Placeholder unselected state */
select.form-control:invalid,
select.form-control option[value=""] {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ROSTER PAGE DEDICATED STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.roster-header {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 3rem);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.roster-subtitle-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.roster-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.talent-showcase-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 440px 1fr;
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.talent-showcase-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
  background: rgba(18, 26, 46, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.talent-card-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 480px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.talent-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.talent-showcase-card:hover .talent-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: grayscale(70%) contrast(1.15);
}

.talent-card-info {
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.talent-card-name {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.talent-card-genre {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.talent-card-bio {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.talent-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.talent-stat-box {
  background: rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  min-width: 150px;
  text-align: left;
}

.talent-stat-num {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.talent-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.social-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.social-btn-group .btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-btn-icon {
  width: 18px !important;
  height: 18px !important;
  max-width: 18px !important;
  max-height: 18px !important;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.btn-spotify {
  background-color: #1DB954;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #1DB954;
}

.btn-spotify:hover {
  background-color: #1ed760;
  border-color: #1ed760;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(29, 185, 84, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-apple {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #050811;
  border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-apple:hover {
  background-color: #F0F0F0;
  border-color: #F0F0F0;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #050811;
}

.btn-youtube {
  background-color: #FF0000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #FF0000;
}

.btn-youtube:hover {
  background-color: #ff2a2a;
  border-color: #ff2a2a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-instagram {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-instagram:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(220, 39, 67, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-tiktok {
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-tiktok:hover {
  background-color: #0c0f17;
  border-color: #25F4EE;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 244, 238, 0.3);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.roster-cta-banner {
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.roster-cta-banner p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .talent-showcase-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .talent-card-img-wrapper {
    min-height: 380px;
  }

  .talent-card-info {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE DEDICATED STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.about-header {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.story-section {
  padding: 4rem 0 6rem;
}

.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.story-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.story-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.story-media-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.story-img-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.story-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1);
}

.about-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.about-stat-box {
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.about-stat-box .num {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-stat-box .lbl {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Mission & Vision Section */
.mission-vision-section {
  padding: 2rem 0 6rem;
}

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

.mission-card {
  background-color: var(--color-cyan);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.25);
}

.mission-card .tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mission-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.vision-card {
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.vision-card .tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.vision-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* Philosophy Section */
.philosophy-page-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 7rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.philosophy-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.numbered-card {
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.numbered-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
  background: rgba(20, 29, 51, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.number-badge {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background-color: var(--color-cyan);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.numbered-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.numbered-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.ready-cta-section {
  padding: 4rem 0 6rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.ready-cta-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

  .story-grid,
  .mission-vision-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .philosophy-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSIGHTS JOURNAL & BLOG POST DEDICATED STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-header {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.journal-featured-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 520px 1fr;
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.journal-featured-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
  background: rgba(18, 26, 46, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.journal-featured-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 420px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journal-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.journal-featured-card:hover .journal-featured-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: grayscale(60%) contrast(1.15);
}

.journal-featured-info {
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.article-category-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-date {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.journal-featured-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.journal-featured-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* 3-Column Articles Grid */
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.article-card {
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.article-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
  background: rgba(20, 29, 51, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.article-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.article-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Newsletter Box */
.newsletter-banner {
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.newsletter-banner h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.newsletter-banner p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-form .form-control {
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SINGLE BLOG POST DETAIL STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.post-header {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 3rem);
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.post-header-container {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.post-title {
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.post-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-cyan);
}

.author-info-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.author-info-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.post-cover-wrapper {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.post-cover-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 540px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.post-content-container {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 5rem;
}

.post-body-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.post-body-lead {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.post-heading-2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin: 3rem 0 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.post-blockquote {
  margin: 3rem 0;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.6);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-cyan);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}

.post-blockquote p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.post-blockquote cite {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.post-inline-image {
  margin: 3rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.post-inline-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.post-inline-image figcaption {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.8);
}

.share-article-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.share-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.share-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.share-icon-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.share-icon-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .journal-featured-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .post-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT WE DO PAGE DEDICATED STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.what-we-do-header {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pillar-tab-control {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.4rem;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.pillar-tab-btn {
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  background: transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--color-cyan);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--color-cyan-glow);
}

.pillar-tab-btn:hover:not(.active) {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.pillar-panel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.pillar-panel-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pillar-header-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.2);
}

.pillar-panel-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.pillar-panel-tagline {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-panel-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.pillar-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.pillar-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.feature-bullet-icon {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: var(--color-cyan);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-item-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.feature-item-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pillar-panel-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.pillar-panel-img-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  max-height: 380px;
}

.pillar-panel-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.consultation-box {
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.consultation-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Investor Inquiry Section (Funding Tab Bottom) */
.investor-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.investor-form-container {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.investor-form-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.investor-form-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .pillar-panel-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE DEDICATED STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-header {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 4rem);
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-hero-title {
  font-size: 3.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 5rem;
}

.contact-info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 6rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.contact-info-card.highlighted {
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4);
  background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.15);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.contact-info-card .card-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-info-card .card-heading {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-info-card .card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HIGH-TECH MOTION & INTERACTION SUITE
   ========================================================================== */

/* Ambient Glow Cursor Follower Background */
.ambient-glow-follower {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.07), transparent 40%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Background Cyber Canvas */
#cyber-bg-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.45;
}

/* Scroll Reveal Animations */
.reveal-fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(35px);
  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-slide-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  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-slide-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  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-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  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-active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1) !important;
}

/* Ensure thank-you confirmation card is never hidden by reveal animations */
.submission-success-card,
.submission-success-card.reveal-fade-up {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Stagger Delay Helpers */
.delay-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.delay-2 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.delay-3 {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.delay-4 {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* 3D Glass Tilt & Dynamic Light Border */
.glass-card,
.pillar-card,
.roster-card,
.article-card,
.philosophy-card,
.contact-info-card {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.glass-card::before,
.pillar-card::before,
.roster-card::before,
.article-card::before,
.contact-info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--card-mouse-x, 50%) var(--card-mouse-y, 50%), rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4), transparent 40%);
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.glass-card:hover::before,
.pillar-card:hover::before,
.roster-card:hover::before,
.article-card:hover::before,
.contact-info-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Cyber Pulse Badge Animation */
.section-tag {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-cyan);
  animation: cyberPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes cyberPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-cyan);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.6);
    opacity: 0.5;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-cyan);
  }
}

/* Magnetic Glow Button Effect */
.btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg,
      transparent 20%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 50%,
      transparent 80%);
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover::after {
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateY(100%);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROFESSIONAL MOBILE & RESPONSIVE DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* Universal Mobile Prevent Horizontal Overflow */
html,
body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .horizontal-roster-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .horizontal-roster-img-wrapper {
    min-height: 360px;
  }

  .pillar-tab-control {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .pillar-tab-btn {
    flex: 1 1 30%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Fluid Mobile Headers & Typography */
  .hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 3rem);
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 7.5vw, 2.75rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .section-title,
  .pillar-panel-title,
  .contact-hero-title,
  .investor-form-title,
  .ready-cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6vw, 2.35rem) !important;
  }

  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 7vw, 3rem) !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Header & Brand Logo */
  .brand-logo img {
    height: 34px !important;
  }

  /* Hero CTA Buttons Stack */
  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

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

  /* Grid Layout Single-Column Fallbacks */
  .roster-grid,
  .philosophy-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .pillar-panel-grid,
  .contact-info-grid,
  .articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2.25rem !important;
  }

  /* Cards Mobile Padding & Image Adjustments */
  .featured-talent-card {
    min-height: 480px;
  }

  .featured-talent-content {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .talent-name {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .glass-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem !important;
  }

  /* Newsletter Form Mobile Stack */
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .newsletter-form .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Prevent iOS Auto-Zoom on Form Field Focus */
  input,
  select,
  textarea,
  .form-control {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  /* Stat Number Typography Adjustments */
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 1.15rem;
    padding-right: 1.15rem;
  }

  .pillar-tab-control {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .pillar-tab-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .roster-stats-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .btn-action-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-action-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Touch Performance Optimization */
@media (hover: none) {

  .glass-card,
  .pillar-card,
  .roster-card,
  .article-card,
  .philosophy-card,
  .contact-info-card {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}