:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --c-black: #0A0A0A;
    --c-charcoal: #0A0A0A;
    /* Slightly off-black for depth */
    --c-white: #FFFFFF;
    --c-offwhite: #F9F9F9;
    --c-mustard: #FFD400;
    --c-ochre: #B38F00;
    --c-olive: #6A5600;

    /* Typography */
    --font-sans: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;

    /* Metrics */
    --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
    --spacing-sm: 1rem;
    --spacing-md: 2rem;
    --spacing-lg: 4rem;
    --spacing-xl: 8rem;

    --transition-fast: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    --transition-smooth: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

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

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    background-color: var(--c-black);
    color: #CCCCCC;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Utilities */
.text-serif {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

img,
video,
svg {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
}

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

button {
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: inherit;
}

/* Base UI Elements */
.btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--c-mustard);
    color: var(--c-black);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--c-ochre);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--c-white);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    /* Pill shape */
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--c-white);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Header */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 8%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
    background: transparent;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    padding: 1rem 8%;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.header-logo {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    object-fit: contain;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.site-header .wordmark {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--c-white);
    cursor: pointer;
    /* cursor: pointer kept as requested, transition removed */
}

.site-header .cd {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    /* Unified weight */
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    /* transitions removed */
}

.c-highlight {
    color: var(--c-white);
    /* No hover or transition styling */
}

.site-header .imenso {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    /* Unified weight to match .cd */
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-left: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    /* Fully opaque */
    display: inline-block;
    text-transform: lowercase;
    /* transitions removed */
}

.center-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.center-nav a {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-shadow: none !important;
}

.center-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--c-white);
}

.right-utilities {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.nav-btn {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
}

.btn-cta {
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* Animation utilities for JS observer */
.fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth), transform var(--transition-smooth);
}



.fade-up.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Margin Utilities */
.mt-2 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Hero Section - Split-Viewport Layout */
.hero-section.split-layout {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* Guarantees text block is perfectly vertically centred against the image */
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100vw;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    /* Deep black base with warm yellow ambient glow pooling in the lower center */
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 55% at 50% 110%, rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.13) 0%, transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 40% at 20% 80%, rgba(255, 190, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
        var(--c-black);
    /* White section bottom peek — the next section has a white/off-white bg */
    padding-bottom: 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* Thin white edge that bleeds from the next section into the hero bottom */
.hero-section.split-layout::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--c-offwhite);
    border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
    z-index: 10;
}

.split-left {
    width: 42%;
    background-color: transparent;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0 3% 0 11%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: left;
}

.split-right {
    width: 58%;
    background-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-left: 6%;
    /* Pushes image card away from text block */
}

.hero-img-card {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #222222 0%, #080808 100%);
    margin: 40px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: calc(100% - 80px);
    height: calc(100% - 80px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}



.lead-in {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 1vw, 0.85rem);
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    margin-left: -4px !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.main-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--c-white);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5.5vw);
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin: 0;
    margin-left: -6px !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.hero-subheader {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1vw, 1.05rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    letter-spacing: normal;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    margin-left: -1px !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    max-width: 88%;
    line-height: 1.75;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.left-aligned {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--c-white);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    line-height: 1;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--c-white);
}

.split-right .hero-img-container {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.split-right .hero-model {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: bottom;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    mix-blend-mode: normal;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 80%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 80%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Animations */
.hero-anim-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), opacity 1s ease;
}

.hero-anim-img.is-visible {
    transform: scale(1.0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-anim-text {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease 0.3s, transform 1s ease 0.3s;
    transform: translateY(20px);
}

.hero-anim-text.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-subgroup {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-large.btn-primary {
    animation: scalePulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.btn-outline-light {
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--c-white);
}

.image-float {
    animation: floatImage 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatImage {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-15px);
    }
}

@keyframes scalePulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1.0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.03);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.0);
    }
}

/* Tablet breakpoint — graceful reduction before full stack */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 769px) {
    .split-left {
        /* Scale back to 4% right padding on smaller desktops/large tablets */
        padding: 0 2% 0 8%;
    }

    .split-right {
        padding-left: 2%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section.split-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        height: auto;
        min-height: 100vh;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .split-left,
    .split-right {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .split-left {
        padding: 8rem 5% 4rem 5%;
        min-height: 50vh;
    }

    .split-right {
        min-height: 50vh;
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-left: 0;
        /* reset horizontal padding when stacked */
    }

    .hero-img-card {
        margin: 20px;
        width: calc(100% - 40px);
        min-height: calc(50vh - 40px);
    }

    .main-headline {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .left-aligned {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .left-aligned a {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Phase 01 Section */
.phase-section {
    background-color: #F8F8F8;
    color: var(--c-black);
    padding: 8rem 4rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.phase-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.phase-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.header-centered {
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--c-black);
}

.section-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--c-olive);
}

.turnaround-badge {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background-color: var(--c-mustard);
    color: var(--c-black);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 600;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.badge-time {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
}

.slider-container {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1000px;
}

/* Upload Dual-Column Layout */
.upload-split-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .upload-split-layout {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6rem;
    }

    .upload-split-left {
        flex: 0 0 calc(45% - 3rem);
    }

    .upload-split-right {
        flex: 0 0 calc(55% - 3rem);
    }
}

.upload-split-left .phase-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.upload-split-left .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.upload-split-left em {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.lead-in {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #BDBDBD;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.upload-context-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.demo-image-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: 350px;
    background: url('../assets/retouch_demo.png') center/cover;
    background-color: #EAEAEA;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Dragover state wired from JS class on #uploadZone */
#uploadZone.dragover .dropzone-inner {
    border-color: #FFD400;
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.06);
}

#uploadZone.dragover .dropzone-inner .upload-icon-small {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

#uploadZone.dragover {
    box-shadow:
        0 28px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16),
        0 0 48px 8px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.18);
}

.upload-content {
    border: none !important;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.upload-content::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.hidden-input {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    position: absolute;
}

/* Upload card is a single centered container — no column split */

.card-dropzone {
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #EAEAEA;
    background: #F8F9FB;
    /* Light subtle blue/grey tint like the mockup */
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .card-dropzone {
        border-bottom: none;
        border-right: 1px solid #EAEAEA;
    }
}

.card-dropzone.dragover {
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.05);
}

.card-dropzone::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.card-dropzone.dragover::after {
    border-color: var(--c-mustard);
}

.upload-icon-small {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: #4A90E2;
    /* Giving it the blue icon from mockup, but matching brand */
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    /* Revert: luxury brand uses mustard */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    z-index: 1;
}

.dropzone-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--c-black);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    z-index: 1;
}

.dropzone-divider {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    margin: 1rem 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.mini-pill {
    padding: 0.85rem 2.2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 40px;
    background: var(--c-mustard);
    color: var(--c-black);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease-out, box-shadow 0.22s ease-out, filter 0.22s ease-out;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.25);
}

.mini-pill:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.35);
    filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.mini-pill:active {
    transform: scale(0.97);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.15);
    transition-duration: 0.08s;
}

.dropzone-supported {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 1;
}

.card-file-list {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.file-list-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.file-items-container {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 150px;
}

.empty-state-msg {
    color: #A0A0A0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.file-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #EAEAEA;
    border-radius: 12px;
    gap: 1rem;
    animation: slideIn 0.3s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes slideIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

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

.file-item-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
}

.file-item-icon.pdf {
    color: #E74C3C;
}

.file-item-icon.psd {
    color: #3498DB;
}

.file-item-icon.ai {
    color: #F39C12;
}

.file-item-icon.raw {
    color: #8E44AD;
}

.file-item-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.file-item-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-black);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 140px;
}

.file-progress-track {
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.file-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--c-mustard);
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.5s ease;
}

.remove-file-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    padding: 0.2rem;
}

.remove-file-btn:hover {
    color: #FF4444;
}

.file-list-actions {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.request-submit-btn {
    padding: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-transform: none;
}

.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}


/* ========================================================
   UPLOAD SECTION — Centered Layout
   ======================================================== */

/* Scroll offset so fixed header doesn't cover the section */
#free-sample {
    scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

#upload-box {
    scroll-margin-top: 60px;
}

.alchemy-section {
    background-color: #faf9f5;
    color: var(--c-black);
    padding: 6rem 2rem 5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Centered Flow Container */
.alchemy-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ---- Kicker eyebrow ---- */
.alchemy-kicker {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: #969696;
    margin: 0;
}


.alc-dot {
    color: #B38F00;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
}

/* ---- Header Stack ---- */
.alchemy-header-stack {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

/* ---- Main Headline ---- */
.alchemy-headline-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.alchemy-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.alchemy-title .line-1 {
    display: block;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.alchemy-title .line-2 {
    display: block;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #B38F00 !important;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-title span {
    color: #B38F00 !important;
}

/* ---- Subheadline ---- */
.alchemy-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #969696;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.alchemy-desc .line-1,
.alchemy-desc .line-2 {
    display: block;
}

/* ---- Trust Badges — horizontal row ---- */
.alchemy-trust-pillars {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0.75rem 0;
}

.alchemy-badge {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
    cursor: default;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 0;
}

/* Small circular icon wrap */
.alchemy-badge-icon-wrap {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(179, 143, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(179, 143, 0, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.alchemy-badge-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.1rem;
}

.badge-bold {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #222222;
    line-height: 1.2;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-light {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #969696;
    line-height: 1.2;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Vertical dividers between badges */
.alc-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #e8e8e8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- Upload Card Wrapper ---- */
.alchemy-upload-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Upload card — white card, soft shadow */
.adv-upload-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(179, 143, 0, 0.35);
    box-shadow:
        0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
        0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    transition:
        transform 0.25s ease-out,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease-out;
}

.adv-upload-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06),
        0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Full Width Button */
.btn-full-width {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ---- Inner Dropzone ---- */
.dropzone-inner {
    width: 100%;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(179, 143, 0, 0.6);
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #FEFEFE;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition:
        border-color 0.25s ease-out,
        background 0.25s ease-out;
}

.adv-upload-card:hover .dropzone-inner,
#uploadZone.dragover .dropzone-inner {
    border-color: rgba(220, 165, 0, 0.7);
    background: rgba(255, 248, 220, 0.35);
}

/* Cloud upload icon */
.dropzone-inner .upload-icon-small {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    animation: iconFloat 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Floating loop keyframes */
@keyframes iconFloat {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
}

/* Title */
.dropzone-inner .dropzone-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Subtitle */
.dropzone-sub {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #969696;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Upload pill button */
.btn-upload-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    background: #B38F00;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    padding: 0.85rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(179, 143, 0, 0.4);
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.btn-upload-pill:hover {
    background: #9a7a00;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(179, 143, 0, 0.55);
}

/* Hint text at the bottom of dropzone */
.dropzone-hint {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #C0C0C0;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Security note below card */
.alchemy-security-note {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #969696;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ========================================================
   SCROLL & LOAD ENTRY ANIMATIONS
   ======================================================== */
.alc-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

.alc-reveal--scale {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.98) translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

.alc-reveal.alc-in,
.alc-reveal--scale.alc-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

.alc-delay-0 {
    transition-delay: 0ms;
}

.alc-delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 100ms;
}

.alc-delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 200ms;
}

.alc-delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 300ms;
}

.alc-delay-4 {
    transition-delay: 400ms;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .alchemy-section {
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .alchemy-trust-pillars {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        align-items: flex-start;
        max-width: 280px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .alc-divider {
        width: 100%;
        height: 1px;
        max-width: 200px;
    }

    .alchemy-badge {
        padding: 0;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .adv-upload-card {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .alchemy-section {
        padding: 3rem 1.25rem 4rem;
    }

    .dropzone-inner {
        padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
    }
}



.benefits-section {
    padding: 8rem 4rem;
    background-color: var(--c-charcoal);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.benefits-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6rem;
}

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

.benefits-text {
    max-width: 500px;
}

.benefits-text .section-title {
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.benefits-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.benefits-images {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    height: 500px;
}

.b-image-tile {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 280px;
}

.tile-1 {
    height: 80%;
    align-self: flex-end;
}

.tile-2 {
    height: 90%;
}

.b-image-tile img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.b-image-tile:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.tile-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.benefits-bottom {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 4rem;
}

.b-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 300px;
}

.b-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.1);
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.b-col h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.b-col p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Utilities Extended */
.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.mb-4 {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.mt-4 {
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

/* Services Section */
.services-section {
    padding: 8rem 4rem;
    background-color: var(--c-black);
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

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

.mini-cards-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.service-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.featured-card {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.3);
}

.fc-content {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 50%;
}

.fc-content h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.fc-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.starting-rate {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-mustard);
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.fc-image {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
}

.circle-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

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

.mid-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Essentials Section */
.essentials-section {
    padding: 8rem 4rem;
    background-color: var(--c-offwhite);
    color: var(--c-black);
}

.essentials-section .section-title {
    color: var(--c-black);
}

.feature-cards-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.feature-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.feature-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.marker {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--c-mustard);
    color: var(--c-black);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.3);
}

.feature-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.feature-info p {
    color: var(--c-charcoal);
    font-size: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Footer Section */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--c-black);
    color: var(--c-white);
    padding: 8rem 4rem 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6rem;
}

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

.footer-offer .section-title {
    color: var(--c-white);
    max-width: 450px;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-deco {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.footer-deco img {
    border-radius: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 4rem;
    padding-top: 4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-brand .wordmark {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6rem;
}

.link-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.link-group h4 {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.link-group a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.link-group a:hover {
    color: var(--c-white);
}

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--c-white);
}

/* Social Icons — Footer (inside Follow Us column) */
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFC107;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: brightness(1.25) drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.55));
}

.footer-social-link svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    fill: #FFC107;
    display: block;
}

/* Footer legal bar — copyright only */
.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* =============================================
   Services We Provide Section
   ============================================= */
.svc-provide-section {
    background-color: var(--c-black);
    color: var(--c-white);
    padding: 7rem 5%;
}

.svc-provide-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.svc-provide-header {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.svc-provide-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-white);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.svc-provide-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
}

.svc-provide-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.svc-accent {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    font-style: italic;
}

.svc-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

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

@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .svc-row {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 4rem;
    }

    .svc-row-reverse {
        flex-direction: row-reverse;
    }

    .svc-ba-panel,
    .svc-info {
        flex: 1;
    }
}

.svc-ba-panel {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 260px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ba-half {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 260px;
}

.ba-before {
    background: #D4D1CC;
}

.ba-after {
    background: #EAE6DF;
}

.ba-img-placeholder {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.ba-dark {
    background: #7A7570;
}

.ba-light {
    background: #C9B97A;
}

.ba-skin-before {
    background: #A07060;
    border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50% / 60% 60% 40% 40%;
    width: 60px;
    height: 80px;
}

.ba-skin-after {
    background: #D4A090;
    border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50% / 60% 60% 40% 40%;
    width: 60px;
    height: 80px;
}

.ba-product-before {
    background: #6A6A6A;
}

.ba-product-after {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E0E0E0;
}

.ba-newborn-before {
    background: #C8B8A2;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
}

.ba-newborn-after {
    background: #F0E6D8;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(240, 220, 200, 0.6);
}

.ba-maternity-before {
    background: #8A7A6A;
    border-radius: 40% 60% 60% 40% / 50% 50% 70% 30%;
    width: 55px;
    height: 85px;
}

.ba-maternity-after {
    background: #D4C4B0;
    border-radius: 40% 60% 60% 40% / 50% 50% 70% 30%;
    width: 55px;
    height: 85px;
}

.ba-wedding-before {
    background: #9A8878;
    border-radius: 4px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 60px;
}

.ba-wedding-after {
    background: #F5F0E8;
    border-radius: 4px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 60px;
}

.ba-divider {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 10;
}

.ba-circle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--c-mustard);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--c-black);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.ba-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.6rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.ba-label-right {
    left: auto;
    right: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.svc-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.svc-price-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--c-olive);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-ochre);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    width: fit-content;
}

.svc-name {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--c-white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
}

.svc-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    margin: 0;
}

.svc-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.svc-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding-left: 1.1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.svc-bullets li::before {
    content: '-';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--c-ochre);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.svc-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.svc-link:hover {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
}

/* =============================================
   Before/After Interactive Slider
   Square 1:1 panels with draggable handle
   ============================================= */
.ba-slider {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #000;
    cursor: col-resize;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    user-select: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ba-layer {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.ba-layer-before {
    z-index: 1;
}

.ba-layer-after {
    z-index: 2;
    -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 50% 0 0);
    clip-path: inset(0 50% 0 0);
    transition: -webkit-clip-path 0s, clip-path 0s;
}

/* Newborn colour theme */
.ba-newborn-before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8B8A2 0%, #B0A090 100%);
}

.ba-newborn-after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0E6D8 0%, #E8D8C8 100%);
}

/* Wedding colour theme */
.ba-wedding-before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A09080 0%, #887868 100%);
}

.ba-wedding-after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5F0E8 0%, #EDE8E0 100%);
}

/* Maternity colour theme */
.ba-maternity-before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8A7A6A 0%, #786858 100%);
}

.ba-maternity-after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4C4B0 0%, #C8B8A0 100%);
}

/* BEFORE / AFTER labels inside panels */
.ba-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.75rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ba-label-right {
    left: auto;
    right: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Drag handle */
.ba-handle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 10;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ba-handle-line {
    width: 2px;
    flex: 1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ba-handle-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #FFD400;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Slider + svc-row sizing at desktop */
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .svc-row {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 4rem;
    }

    .svc-row-reverse {
        flex-direction: row-reverse;
    }

    .ba-slider {
        flex: 0 0 45%;
        width: 45%;
    }

    .svc-info {
        flex: 1;
    }
}

/* Real photo images inside B/A layers */
.ba-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.001);
}

.hero-slide-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--c-white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.25s ease,
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        transform 0.25s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.hero-slide-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.85);
    border-color: transparent;
    color: var(--c-black);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.hero-slide-prev {
    left: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-slide-next {
    right: 1.5rem;
}

/* Dot indicators */
.hero-slide-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-dot.active {
    background: var(--c-mustard);
    transform: scale(1.4);
}

/* =========================================================
   HOW DOES IT WORK SECTION  —  Elevated rebuild
   ========================================================= */
.hiw-section {
    background-color: var(--c-offwhite);
    color: var(--c-black);
    padding: 8rem 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hiw-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
}

/* ---- Header ---- */
.hiw-header {
    text-align: center;
}

.hiw-header .lead-in {
    color: #8A6E00;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.hiw-header .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--c-black);
    line-height: 1.12;
}

.hiw-header .section-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: #B38F00;
}

/* ---- 4-Column Step Grid ---- */
.hiw-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

.hiw-step {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2rem 1.7rem;
    background: #FFF5B8;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.hiw-step-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Large ghost step number */
.hiw-step-bg-num {
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: #B38F00;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    user-select: none;
}

/* Icon */
.hiw-step-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #444;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.hiw-step-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Step title */
.hiw-step-title {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-black);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    /* tight grouping with subtext */
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Step micro-subtext */
.hiw-step-subtext {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #4A4A4A;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---- CTA Row ---- */
.hiw-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hiw-cta .btn-primary {
    background-color: #FFD400;
    color: #000000;
    padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.hiw-cta .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #FFDD33;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.35);
}

.hiw-ghost-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1.5px solid #C8C8C8;
    color: var(--c-black);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: transparent;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.hiw-ghost-btn:hover {
    border-color: #FFD400;
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hiw-steps {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .hiw-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   CDIMENSO TIMELINE SECTION (POLISHED)
   ========================================================= */
.tl-section {
    background-color: var(--c-charcoal);
    color: var(--c-white);
    padding: 8rem 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Subtle grain texture overlay */
.tl-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.tl-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5rem;
}

/* ---- Header ---- */
.tl-header {
    text-align: center;
}

.tl-header .lead-in {
    color: #FFD400;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.tl-header .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--c-white);
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

/* Timeline header — Playfair Display Italic */
.tl-header .section-title em {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFD400;
}

.tl-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---- Track (the whole timeline) ---- */
.tl-track {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

/* Vertical spine line with glowing fiber-optic effect */
.tl-spine {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.5) 8%,
            rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.5) 92%,
            transparent 100%);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px 2px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.35), 0 0 30px 4px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.12);
    z-index: 0;
}

/* ---- Individual items ---- */
.tl-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 56px 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

/* Left-side item: card | dot | empty */
.tl-left .tl-card {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
    text-align: right;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.tl-left .tl-dot {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1;
    justify-self: center;
}

/* Right-side item: empty | dot | card */
.tl-right .tl-dot {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1;
    justify-self: center;
}

.tl-right .tl-card {
    grid-column: 3;
    grid-row: 1;
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

/* ---- Dot (the year marker on the spine) ---- */
.tl-dot {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-charcoal);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.6);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.tl-item:hover .tl-dot {
    border-color: #FFD400;
    color: #FFD400;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.08), 0 0 24px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.2);
}

.tl-dot-final {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: #FFD400;
    color: #FFD400;
}

/* ---- Card (Glassmorphism update) ---- */
.tl-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0px 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    transition: background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.tl-item:hover .tl-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0px 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Year stamp */
.tl-year {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFD400;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Title */
.tl-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Description */
.tl-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Final card */
.tl-card-final {
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.18);
}

.tl-item:hover .tl-card-final {
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.4);
}

/* "Present Day" badge */
.tl-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-black);
    background: #FFD400;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .tl-spine {
        left: 24px;
    }

    .tl-item {
        grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
        padding: 1.5rem 0;
    }

    .tl-left .tl-card,
    .tl-right .tl-card {
        grid-column: 2;
        grid-row: 1;
        text-align: left;
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .tl-left .tl-dot,
    .tl-right .tl-dot {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: 1;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT FORM & FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--c-black);
    color: var(--c-white);
    padding: 6rem 5% 2rem 5%;
    border-top: none;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-header-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.footer-deco-premium {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0px 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-deco-premium img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.deco-mask {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--c-black) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 70%, var(--c-black) 100%),
        linear-gradient(to top, var(--c-black) 0%, transparent 30%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
}

/* Left Column: Direct Ask */
.footer-info-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.footer-ask-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-ask-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 400px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.footer-ask-email {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}

.footer-ask-email:hover {
    border-bottom-color: var(--c-mustard);
}

.footer-ask-subtext {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Moved Company & Legal Links */
.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-link-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-link-heading {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-link-group a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-link-group a:hover {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-bottom-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        margin-top: 3rem;
    }
}

/* Right Column: Minimal Form */
.form-section-label {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.editorial-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.flex-half {
    flex: 1;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.minimal-input {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.8rem 0;
    color: var(--c-white);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.minimal-textarea {
    resize: none;
    min-height: 40px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.minimal-input:focus {
    border-bottom-color: var(--c-mustard);
    background: transparent;
}

/* Checkboxes */
.minimal-checkboxes {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: -0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-checkbox-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-checkbox-label input {
    display: none;
}

.custom-checkbox {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-radius: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.form-checkbox-label input:checked+.custom-checkbox {
    background: var(--c-mustard);
    border-color: var(--c-mustard);
}

.form-checkbox-label input:checked+.custom-checkbox::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 6px;
    top: 2px;
    width: 5px;
    height: 10px;
    border: solid var(--c-black);
    border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.checkbox-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.checkbox-text strong {
    color: var(--c-white);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Submit Button */
.pill-submit {
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 1rem 3.5rem;
    background-color: var(--c-mustard);
    color: var(--c-black);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pill-submit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Footer Legal Row & Horizontal Links */
.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.legal-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.legal-group-title {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.legal-group a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.legal-group a:hover {
    color: var(--c-white);
}

.copyright-text {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .footer-split-layout,
    .contact-header-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4.5rem;
    }

    .contact-header-row {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
}

/* New Hero Tweaks */
/* "CDimenso Can" label — precisely matches reference: Title case, proportional size */
.kicker-static {
    font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) !important;
    font-size: 24px !important;
    letter-spacing: normal !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0px !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    display: block;
}

/* Static "RE" prefix — stays unchanged throughout animation */
.hero-re-static {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    border: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
}

.hero-verb {
    color: var(--c-white);
    display: inline-block;
    overflow: visible;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Hero CTA Buttons ─────────────────────────────────────── */

/* "Get Started" — outline with yellow border, white text */
.btn-hero-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--c-mustard);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* "Try for Free" — solid flat yellow, no glow */
.btn-hero-solid {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--c-mustard);
    color: var(--c-black);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    /* Subtle dark diffuse shadow only — no yellow glow */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-hero-solid:hover {
    background-color: #F0C800;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

@keyframes verbEnter {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-24px);
    }

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

@keyframes verbExit {
    0% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px);
    }
}

.hero-verb.word-exit {
    animation: verbExit 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-verb.word-enter {
    animation: verbEnter 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-slideshow-boxed {
    position: relative;
    width: 92%;
    max-width: 640px;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-slideshow-boxed {
        width: 92%;
        margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
    }
}

.hero-slideshow-boxed .hero-slideshow {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow:
        0px 40px 100px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04),
        0px 40px 100px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.06),
        0px 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
        0px 0px 0px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    position: relative;
}

.ui-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    background: #111111;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    z-index: 20;
}

.ui-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--c-mustard);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--c-mustard);
}

.ui-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-white);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-shadow: none;
}

/* Nav & Mega Menu */
.center-nav>a,
.nav-item-dropdown>a {
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.center-nav>a:hover,
.nav-item-dropdown>a:hover {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
}

.nav-item-dropdown {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    width: 700px;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.98);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0px 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    padding: 3rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.mega-menu-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    text-shadow: none !important;
}

.mega-menu-item:hover .mega-title {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
}

.mega-title {
    color: var(--c-white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.mega-subtext {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    text-shadow: none;
}

/* Active dot — brand yellow */
.hero-dot.active {
    background: var(--c-mustard);
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Hero Slideshow: Slides ─────────────────────────────── */
/* All slides stack on top of each other; only .active is visible */
.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-slide-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* ── Hero Slideshow: Dot Pagination ────────────────────── */
.hero-slide-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 18px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ── Hero Slideshow: Navigation Arrows ─────────────────── */
.hero-slide-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 20;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    /* Keep vertical centre after translateY */
    margin-top: 0;
}

.hero-slide-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.hero-slide-prev {
    left: 14px;
}

.hero-slide-next {
    right: 14px;
}

/* Icon colour inside arrow buttons */
.hero-slide-arrow i {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CDIMENSO TIMELINE — Horizontal Animated Flow
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.tl-section {
    background: #0A0A0A;
    padding: 6rem 2rem 7rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.tl-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    /* Wider — gives all 5 cards more room */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Header */
.tl-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.tl-header .section-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tl-header .lead-in {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
}

.tl-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Horizontal connector line (behind dots) ── */
.tl-h-line-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: -22px;
    /* pulls line to sit at dot vertical center */
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.tl-h-line {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.25) 10%,
            rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.4) 50%,
            rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.25) 90%,
            transparent 100%);
}

/* ── Horizontal track: CSS Grid for absolute equal-height enforcement ── */
.tl-h-track {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    align-items: stretch;
    /* Each column cell stretches to tallest row height */
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Individual step: full-height flex column so card can fill it ── */
.tl-h-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 8px;
    /* No flex: 1 needed — grid handles equal width automatically */

    /* Animation initial state */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

/* Visible class added by IntersectionObserver */
.tl-h-step.tl-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays */
.tl-h-step[data-tl-index="0"] {
    transition-delay: 0ms;
}

.tl-h-step[data-tl-index="1"] {
    transition-delay: 150ms;
}

.tl-h-step[data-tl-index="2"] {
    transition-delay: 300ms;
}

.tl-h-step[data-tl-index="3"] {
    transition-delay: 450ms;
}

.tl-h-step[data-tl-index="4"] {
    transition-delay: 600ms;
}

/* ── Dot ── */
.tl-h-dot {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0A0A0A;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tl-h-step.tl-visible .tl-h-dot {
    border-color: var(--c-mustard);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.08);
}

.tl-h-dot-final {
    background: var(--c-mustard);
    color: #0A0A0A;
    border-color: var(--c-mustard);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ── Card ── */
.tl-h-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    /* Grows to fill all remaining height in the step column */
    gap: 0.65rem;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.tl-h-step:hover .tl-h-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.22);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.tl-h-card-final {
    border-color: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.04);
}

/* ── Typography ── */
.tl-h-year {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
}

.tl-h-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    /* 14px — compact but legible */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.tl-h-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    /* 13px — readable at narrow widths */
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.65;
    /* generous leading to prevent cramping */
}

.tl-h-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: center;
    margin-top: auto;
    /* Pins badge to the absolute bottom of the card */
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    background: var(--c-mustard);
    color: #0A0A0A;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   TABLET STRATEGY: Horizontal scroll-snap
   (768px → 1200px — avoids crushed text)
══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1200px) and (min-width: 769px) {

    /* Allow section to contain the scroll track */
    .tl-section {
        overflow: visible;
    }

    /* Extend the line-wrap and track to enable scrolling */
    .tl-h-line-wrap {
        display: none;
        /* hide the gradient line — not useful when scrolling */
    }

    /* The track becomes a scrollable flex row (Grid can't overflow-x scroll) */
    .tl-h-track {
        display: flex;
        /* Override grid for scroll-snap to work */
        flex-direction: row;
        overflow-x: auto;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
        gap: 0;

        /* Hide scrollbar visually but keep functional */
        scrollbar-width: none;
        -ms-overflow-style: none;
    }

    .tl-h-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Each step: fixed min-width — never squishes, always snaps */
    .tl-h-step {
        flex: 0 0 260px;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
        padding: 0 12px;
    }

    /* Small scroll hint indicator so users know it's swipeable */
    .tl-container::after {
        content: "← Scroll to explore →";
        display: block;
        text-align: center;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        color: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.45);
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
        font-family: var(--font-sans);
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE STRATEGY: Vertical stack
   (< 768px)
══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tl-section {
        padding: 5rem 1.5rem 6rem;
    }

    /* Hide horizontal connector line */
    .tl-h-line-wrap {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Vertical stack */
    .tl-h-track {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        padding-left: 22px;
        /* room for the left-side spine line */
        border-left: 2px solid rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.25);
    }

    /* Each step: icon on left, card on right */
    .tl-h-step {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        padding: 0 0 2.5rem 0;
        margin-left: -33px;
        /* pulls dot to straddle the left border */
    }

    .tl-h-dot {
        margin-top: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .tl-h-card {
        text-align: left;
        flex: 1;
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    }

    .tl-h-badge {
        align-self: flex-start;
    }

    .tl-h-year {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .tl-h-title {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .tl-h-desc {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }
}

/* Header */
.tl-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.tl-header .section-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tl-header .lead-in {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
}

.tl-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Horizontal connector line (behind dots) */
.tl-h-line-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 44px;
    /* This explicitly defines the 'icon row' relative height */
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 0;
}

.tl-h-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.4) 15%,
            rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.6) 50%,
            rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.4) 85%,
            transparent 100%);
}

/* Golden Thread Animation Glow */
.tl-h-line-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 280px;
    height: 2px;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-300px);
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.15) 20%,
            rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.95) 50%,
            rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.15) 80%,
            transparent 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px 1px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 24px 6px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Triggered state */
.tl-section.is-animated .tl-h-line-glow {
    animation: travelGlow 2s ease-in-out forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

@keyframes travelGlow {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-300px);
    }

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

/* Horizontal track */
.tl-h-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Individual step */
.tl-h-step {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;

    /* Animation initial state */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

/* Visible state (added by JS IntersectionObserver) */
.tl-h-step.tl-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays */
.tl-h-step[data-tl-index="0"] {
    transition-delay: 0ms;
}

.tl-h-step[data-tl-index="1"] {
    transition-delay: 150ms;
}

.tl-h-step[data-tl-index="2"] {
    transition-delay: 300ms;
}

.tl-h-step[data-tl-index="3"] {
    transition-delay: 450ms;
}

.tl-h-step[data-tl-index="4"] {
    transition-delay: 600ms;
}

/* Dot */
.tl-h-dot {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0A0A0A;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tl-h-step.tl-visible .tl-h-dot {
    border-color: var(--c-mustard);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.08);
}

.tl-h-dot-final {
    background: var(--c-mustard);
    color: #0A0A0A;
    border-color: var(--c-mustard);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Card */
.tl-h-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.tl-h-step:hover .tl-h-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.tl-h-card-final {
    border-color: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.04);
}

.tl-h-year {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
}

.tl-h-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.tl-h-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.tl-h-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: center;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
    background: var(--c-mustard);
    color: #0A0A0A;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

/* ── Mobile: revert to vertical stack ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tl-h-line-wrap {
        display: none;
    }

    .tl-h-track {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .tl-h-step {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .tl-h-dot {
        margin-top: 0.25rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .tl-h-card {
        text-align: left;
        flex: 1;
    }

    .tl-h-badge {
        align-self: flex-start;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   ABOUT SECTION — 4-Block Editorial Layout
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- Shared Block Wrappers ---- */
.about-section {
    background-color: var(--c-black);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-block {
    position: relative;
}

/* =========================================================
   BLOCK 1 — Intro / Hero Style
   ========================================================= */
.about-block-intro {
    padding: 9rem 8% 7rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    /* Subtle ambient glow from top-left to distinguish from hero */
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 0% 50%, rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%),
        var(--c-black);
}

.about-intro-inner {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.about-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    display: block;
}

.about-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    /* Reveal animation start state */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.about-headline.about-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.about-subtext {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.125rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 680px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) 0.18s, transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) 0.18s;
}

.about-subtext.about-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Eyebrow reveal too */
.about-eyebrow {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.about-eyebrow.about-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =========================================================
   BLOCK 2 — Origin Story: Side-by-Side Grid
   ========================================================= */
.about-block-origin {
    padding: 7rem 8%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.about-origin-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column */
.about-origin-text {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.about-origin-text.about-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.about-origin-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.about-origin-para {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* Pull Quote */
.about-pull-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    line-height: 1.5;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--c-mustard);
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right Column */
.about-origin-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px);
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) 0.2s, transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) 0.2s;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.about-origin-image.about-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.about-studio-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.about-origin-image:hover .about-studio-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Dark overlay on image for depth */
.about-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 0%,
            rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.05) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* =========================================================
   BLOCK 3 — Philosophy: 3-Column Features
   ========================================================= */
.about-block-philosophy {
    padding: 8rem 8%;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%),
        var(--c-black);
}

.about-philosophy-inner {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-philosophy-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(25px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 0.9s ease;
}

.about-philosophy-headline.about-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.about-philosophy-subtext {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s ease 0.15s, transform 0.9s ease 0.15s;
}

.about-philosophy-subtext.about-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* 3-Column Pillars */
.about-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-pillar {
    padding: 2.75rem 2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    transition: border-color 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    /* Staggered via inline-delay from JS / sequential class add */
}

.about-pillar.about-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.about-pillar:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.35);
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.04);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.06);
}

.about-pillar-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-pillar:hover .about-pillar-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.14);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(8deg);
}

.about-pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.about-pillar-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =========================================================
   BLOCK 4 — Mission: The Outro
   ========================================================= */
.about-block-mission {
    padding: 10rem 8%;
    text-align: center;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.07) 0%, transparent 65%),
        var(--c-black);
}

.about-mission-inner {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-mission-para {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(25px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 0.9s ease;
}

.about-mission-para.about-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.about-mission-kicker {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) 0.2s, transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) 0.2s;
}

.about-mission-kicker.about-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT — Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================= */

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-origin-grid {
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }

    .about-pillars {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-block-intro {
        padding: 7rem 6% 5rem;
    }

    .about-block-origin {
        padding: 5rem 6%;
    }

    .about-origin-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .about-origin-image {
        /* Stack image below text on mobile */
        transform: none;
        opacity: 1;
        /* Always show on mobile, skip slide animation */
    }

    .about-block-philosophy {
        padding: 6rem 6%;
    }

    .about-pillars {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .about-block-mission {
        padding: 7rem 6%;
    }

    .about-mission-kicker {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2.5rem);
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — Dedicated Route Styles (about.html)
   ========================================================= */

/* Page wrapper: pushes all content below the fixed header */
.about-page-wrapper {
    padding-top: 0;
    /* blocks handle their own top padding */
    background-color: var(--c-black);
}

/* The first block on about.html needs extra top space for the fixed nav */
.about-page-intro {
    padding-top: 150px !important;
}

/* Active nav link — highlights "About" on the About page */
.nav-active {
    color: var(--c-mustard) !important;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--c-mustard);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — CTA Bridge (bottom of about.html)
   ========================================================= */
.about-cta-bridge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 5rem 8% 7rem;
    background: var(--c-black);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.about-cta-btn {
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.about-cta-ghost {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-cta-ghost:hover {
    color: var(--c-white);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .about-cta-bridge {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        padding: 4rem 6%;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT TEASER — Landing Page One-Block Summary
   ========================================================= */
.about-teaser-section {
    padding: 7rem 8%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 100% 50%, rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.04) 0%, transparent 65%),
        var(--c-black);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.about-teaser-inner {
    max-width: 680px;
}

.about-teaser-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    /* Overrides the about-eyebrow animation for the teaser */
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
}

.about-teaser-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-teaser-body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 560px;
}

/* Ghost / outline CTA button */
.about-teaser-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-teaser-cta:hover {
    border-color: var(--c-mustard);
    background: rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.06);
    color: var(--c-mustard);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-teaser-section {
        padding: 5rem 6%;
    }

    .about-page-intro {
        padding-top: 120px !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   LEGAL & SUPPORT PAGES (Privacy, Terms, FAQ, Refunds)
   ========================================================= */
.legal-page-wrapper {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 150px 20px 120px 20px;
}

.legal-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-white);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.legal-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--c-mustard);
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.legal-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-white);
    margin-top: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-content p,
.legal-content li {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #CCCCCC;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.legal-content ul,
.legal-content ol {
    margin-left: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.legal-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.legal-meta {
    font-style: italic;
    color: #888888;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Styling (using details/summary) */
.faq-accordion {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.faq-accordion summary {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-white);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    /* removes default arrow in most browsers */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.faq-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
    /* removes arrow in Safari/Chrome */
}

.faq-accordion summary::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-accordion[open] summary::after {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-accordion p {
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* Upload Page specific layout */
body.upload-page main,
main.upload-wrapper,
main[data-route="/upload"] {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
}


/* Contact Section Architecture (Smooth Scroll Target) */
#contact-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background-color: var(--c-black);
}

.pre-footer-cta {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    background-color: var(--c-black);
    width: 100%;
}

/* Contact Page Layout */
main.contact-page-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--c-black);
    padding: 2rem;
}

.contact-content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-content-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   UTILITY & INLINE-REPLACEMENT CLASSES
   (Fixing accessibility constraints & linter warnings)
   ========================================================= */

/* About Page Refinements */
.about-highlight-h2 {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-cta-bridge {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.about-cta-ghost {
    color: var(--c-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-left: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Upload Section Refinements */
.flex-center-margin {
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.upload-state-default,
.upload-state-active {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 14px;
}

.upload-icon-status {
    color: #2D2D2D;
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.upload-filename-display {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    max-width: 90%;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #1A1A1A;
}

.upload-status-message {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.upload-email-form {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 85%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.w-100 {
    width: 100%;
}

.upload-email-field {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background: #FAFAFA;
    color: #1A1A1A;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.upload-submit-action {
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.upload-cancel-action {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #888888;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Timeline Refinements */
.tl-header-lead-in {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

.tl-header-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Services Section Refinements */
.svc-desc-mb {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.svc-desc-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.svc-bullets-nmt {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.svc-link-uppercase {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Portfolio specific refinements */
.portfolio-quote-btn {
    padding: 0.85rem 2.2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.footer-cta-btn {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Section Anchor Offsets for Sticky Header */
#free-sample,
#services,
#contact-section,
.svc-row {
    scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

/* Upload box anchor offset — ensures the upload card lands fully visible */
#upload-box {
    scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

/* =========================================================
   FLOATING CONTACT PILL BAR — Global Persistent Widget
   ========================================================= */
.float-contact-pill {
    position: fixed;
    right: 30px;
    bottom: 30px;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 14px 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.90);
    border: 1px solid rgba(220, 165, 0, 0.55);
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(220, 165, 0, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.float-contact-pill::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(220, 165, 0, 0.04);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.float-pill-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #DCA500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.float-pill-link:hover {
    transform: scale(1.18);
    color: #FFD700;
    background: rgba(220, 165, 0, 0.12);
}

.float-pill-link svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    fill: currentColor;
    display: block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Tooltip on hover */
.float-pill-link::after {
    content: attr(data-tooltip);
    position: absolute;
    right: calc(100% + 12px);
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
    color: #FFD700;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(220, 165, 0, 0.3);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(4px);
}

.float-pill-link:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

/* Divider between icons */
.float-pill-divider {
    width: 20px;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(220, 165, 0, 0.25);
    border-radius: 1px;
    margin: 2px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .float-contact-pill {
        right: 16px;
        bottom: 16px;
        padding: 10px 8px;
        gap: 4px;
    }

    .float-pill-link {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }

    .float-pill-link svg {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
    }

    .float-pill-link::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE SYSTEM � Mobile / Tablet / Large Screen / 2K-4K
   Added: 2026-04 | Do NOT modify desktop rules above
   ============================================================ */

/* -- Hamburger toggle (hidden on desktop) ------------------- */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--c-white);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 10001;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.menu-toggle:hover {
    color: var(--c-mustard);
}

/* Dim overlay when nav is open */
body.nav-overlay-active::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    z-index: 9998;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

/* -- 2K / 4K � prevent content stretching ------------------ */
@media (min-width: 1920px) {
    .site-header {
        padding-left: calc((100vw - 1600px) / 2);
        padding-right: calc((100vw - 1600px) / 2);
    }

    .alchemy-container,
    .hiw-container,
    .tl-container,
    .footer-container,
    .svc-provide-container,
    .phase-container {
        max-width: 1600px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1440px) and (max-width: 1919px) {

    .alchemy-container,
    .hiw-container,
    .tl-container,
    .footer-container,
    .svc-provide-container,
    .phase-container {
        max-width: 1400px;
    }
}

/* -- Tablet (768px � 1024px) -------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .site-header {
        padding: 1.2rem 4%;
    }

    .center-nav {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .center-nav a {
        font-size: 10px;
    }

    .right-utilities .nav-btn:first-child {
        display: none;
        /* hide GET STARTED on tablet, keep TRY FOR FREE */
    }

    .svc-row {
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .hiw-steps {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .tl-h-track {
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .footer-split-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

/* -- Mobile (= 767px) --------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* -- Header -------------------------------------------- */
    .site-header {
        padding: 1rem 5%;
    }

    .site-header.scrolled {
        padding: 0.85rem 5%;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .center-nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 78%;
        max-width: 320px;
        height: 100dvh;
        background: #0d0d0d;
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 5rem 2rem 2rem;
        gap: 0;
        z-index: 9999;
        transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .center-nav.nav-open {
        right: 0;
    }

    .center-nav>a,
    .center-nav .nav-item-dropdown>a {
        font-size: 1rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.08em;
        padding: 0.9rem 0;
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    }

    .center-nav>a:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    /* Hide mega-menu on mobile � keep nav clean */
    .mega-menu {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .right-utilities {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .right-utilities .nav-btn:first-child {
        display: none;
        /* hide GET STARTED, keep TRY FOR FREE */
    }

    .nav-btn {
        padding: 0.55rem 1rem !important;
        font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    }

    /* -- Hero ------------------------------------------------ */
    .hero-section.split-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        height: auto;
        min-height: 100svh;
    }

    .split-left {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 7rem 6% 2.5rem;
        min-height: auto;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .split-right {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 42vh;
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    .main-headline {
        font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 9vw, 3.2rem);
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-subheader {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .lead-in {
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .left-aligned {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .left-aligned a {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-buttons a {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* -- Upload section ------------------------------------- */
    .alchemy-section {
        padding: 4rem 1.25rem 3.5rem;
    }

    .alchemy-container {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .alchemy-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.2rem);
    }

    .alchemy-trust-pillars {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        align-items: center;
        max-width: 280px;
    }

    .alc-divider {
        width: 120px;
        height: 1px;
    }

    .alchemy-badge {
        padding: 0;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .alchemy-upload-wrapper {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    /* -- Services ------------------------------------------- */
    .svc-provide-section {
        padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .svc-row {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .svc-info,
    .ba-slider {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    /* -- How It Works --------------------------------------- */
    .hiw-section {
        padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .hiw-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hiw-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hiw-cta a {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* -- Timeline ------------------------------------------- */
    .tl-section {
        padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .tl-h-track {
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    /* -- Footer --------------------------------------------- */
    .pre-footer-cta {
        padding: 3rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .footer-top.contact-header-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-deco-premium {
        display: none;
    }

    .footer-split-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom-links {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .footer-contact-form .form-row.flex-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
    }

    /* -- Buttons -------------------------------------------- */
    .btn-primary,
    .btn-hero-solid,
    .btn-hero-outline {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Allow inline/small buttons to stay auto-width */
    .badge-btn,
    .btn-text,
    .btn-upload-pill,
    .mini-pill {
        width: auto;
    }
}

/* -- Extra small (= 480px) ---------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hiw-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .main-headline {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.6rem);
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.4rem);
    }
}