/* ==========================================================================
   SWEETY RAJ - PORTFOLIO & LEAD-GEN LANDING PAGE
   Design System & Styling
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS Custom Properties / Design Tokens & Themes
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root,
[data-theme="default"] {
  /* Default Theme: Dark Neon Lime (Matching Screenshot Reference) */
  --bg-primary: #0a0d13;
  --bg-secondary: #111622;
  --bg-tertiary: #161e2e;
  --bg-card: rgba(18, 24, 38, 0.7);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(26, 35, 54, 0.85);
  --bg-glass: rgba(15, 22, 36, 0.65);
  --bg-input: rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.8);

  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-focus: rgba(180, 255, 57, 0.5);
  --border-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);

  --accent-primary: #bbf438;
  --accent-secondary: #99e018;
  --accent-glow: rgba(187, 244, 56, 0.35);
  --accent-text: #0b0f15;

  --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #bbf438 0%, #78d608 100%);
  --accent-gradient-subtle: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(187, 244, 56, 0.15) 0%, rgba(120, 214, 8, 0.03) 100%);
  --hero-glow: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(187, 244, 56, 0.22) 0%, rgba(187, 244, 56, 0.04) 50%, transparent 70%);

  --text-primary: #f3f5f8;
  --text-secondary: #9aa5b8;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --text-inverse: #090d14;

  --badge-bg: rgba(187, 244, 56, 0.12);
  --badge-border: rgba(187, 244, 56, 0.3);
  --badge-text: #bbf438;

  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 35px var(--accent-glow);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-bounce: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);

  --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}

/* Theme: Dark Sunset Orange (Matching Brand Accent Option) */
[data-theme="orange"] {
  --bg-primary: #0b0d12;
  --bg-secondary: #141720;
  --bg-tertiary: #1c202c;
  --bg-card: rgba(22, 26, 38, 0.72);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(30, 36, 52, 0.85);
  --bg-glass: rgba(18, 22, 32, 0.7);
  --bg-input: rgba(12, 14, 20, 0.85);

  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-focus: rgba(255, 122, 24, 0.55);
  --border-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

  --accent-primary: #ff7a18;
  --accent-secondary: #f45d07;
  --accent-glow: rgba(255, 122, 24, 0.35);
  --accent-text: #ffffff;

  --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a18 0%, #e24900 100%);
  --accent-gradient-subtle: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 122, 24, 0.18) 0%, rgba(226, 73, 0, 0.03) 100%);
  --hero-glow: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 122, 24, 0.25) 0%, rgba(255, 122, 24, 0.04) 50%, transparent 70%);

  --badge-bg: rgba(255, 122, 24, 0.14);
  --badge-border: rgba(255, 122, 24, 0.35);
  --badge-text: #ff8e3c;
}

/* Theme: Minimal White / Corporate Clean */
[data-theme="light"] {
  --bg-primary: #f8fafc;
  --bg-secondary: #ffffff;
  --bg-tertiary: #f1f5f9;
  --bg-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  --bg-card-hover: #ffffff;
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  --bg-input: #ffffff;

  --border-subtle: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --border-focus: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.5);
  --border-card: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

  --accent-primary: #ff6b00;
  --accent-secondary: #e05d00;
  --accent-glow: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25);
  --accent-text: #ffffff;

  --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #e05000 100%);
  --accent-gradient-subtle: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.02) 100%);
  --hero-glow: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.03) 50%, transparent 70%);

  --text-primary: #0f172a;
  --text-secondary: #475569;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --text-inverse: #ffffff;

  --badge-bg: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
  --badge-border: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
  --badge-text: #e05d00;

  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Light Theme Component Refinements */
[data-theme="light"] body::before {
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 15%, var(--accent-glow) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 65%, var(--accent-glow) 0%, transparent 45%);
}

[data-theme="light"] .proof-banner-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

[data-theme="light"] .cta-banner-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), color var(--transition-normal);
}

/* Ambient Background Grid & Radial Glows */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 15%, var(--accent-glow) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 65%, var(--accent-glow) 0%, transparent 45%);
  background-size: 36px 36px, 100% 100%, 100% 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

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

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

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 2.9rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.18rem; }

p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. UI Component Tokens (Badges, Buttons, Cards)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Section Header */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.section-header .tag-badge {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* Pill Badges */
.tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--badge-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--badge-border);
  color: var(--badge-text);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.tag-badge .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-primary);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.75); }
}

/* Highlight Text */
.text-highlight {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.text-gradient {
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: var(--accent-text);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--accent-glow);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--accent-glow);
  background: var(--accent-secondary);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-focus);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.15rem 2.4rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.btn-icon-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Glass Card Base */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.glass-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-focus);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Navigation Bar
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.nav-logo img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-logo-text span {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

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

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

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Theme Switcher Toggle */
.theme-toggle-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.theme-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.theme-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.theme-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 120%;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  min-width: 160px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  z-index: 1000;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.theme-menu.show {
  display: flex;
}

.theme-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.theme-option:hover,
.theme-option.active {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.theme-color-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.theme-dot-lime { background: #bbf438; }
.theme-dot-orange { background: #ff7a18; }
.theme-dot-light { background: #ff6b00; border: 1px solid #ddd; }

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Hero Section & Scroll-Driven Image Sequence
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-scroll-track {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 220vh;
}

.hero-section {
  padding-top: 9.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-section.hero-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-glow-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: var(--hero-glow);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

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

.hero-content .tag-badge {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.2vw, 4.2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-title .title-greeting {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.55em;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-trust-chips {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  width: 100%;
}

.trust-chip-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.trust-chip-icon {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.trust-chip-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

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

/* Hero Visual & Sequence Canvas (16:9 Widescreen Showcase) */
.hero-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-portrait-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 660px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 0;
  background: #090c13;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-glow);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 45px -10px var(--accent-glow);
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.hero-portrait-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 60px -5px var(--accent-glow);
}

.hero-portrait-card.sequence-exploded {
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 70px 0 var(--accent-glow);
}

.hero-sequence-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  display: block;
  border-radius: inherit;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #090c13;
}

.hero-portrait-fallback {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Sequence HUD Overlay */
.sequence-hud {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

.sequence-pill {
  background: rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.84);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.sequence-pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-primary);
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.sequence-progress-track {
  flex: 0 0 130px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sequence-progress-bar {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
}

/* Floating Status / Floating Chips */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 3;
  animation: floatAnimation 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.floating-badge.badge-top-left {
  top: 12%;
  left: -8%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.floating-badge.badge-bottom-right {
  bottom: 8%;
  right: -8%;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

.floating-badge.badge-mid-right {
  top: 48%;
  right: -12%;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

@keyframes floatAnimation {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.floating-badge-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(187, 244, 56, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.floating-badge-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.floating-badge-content p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Metrics Strip & Tool Stack Ticker
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.metrics-section {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.metric-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -1rem;
  top: 20%;
  height: 60%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
}

.metric-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

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

/* Tools & Platform Marquee Ticker */
.tools-ticker-wrapper {
  padding: 2.2rem 0 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
}

.tools-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollTools 28s linear infinite;
}

.tools-ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scrollTools {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.tool-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.tool-badge-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.tool-badge-item svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. About Me Section (Conversational, Credible, First-Person)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-card-portrait {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

.about-card-portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}

.about-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.8rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 13, 19, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 19, 0.5) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.about-card-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.about-card-info p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.about-content h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.about-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about-text {
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.about-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.pillar-card .pillar-icon {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.pillar-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.about-contact-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.contact-pill-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.contact-pill-item:hover {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.contact-pill-icon {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Services Section (SEO Featured Block & Supporting Cards)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  position: relative;
}

/* Featured Primary SEO Hero Block */
.featured-service-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 30, 46, 0.9) 0%, rgba(15, 20, 32, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-focus);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 30px var(--accent-glow);
}

.featured-service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: var(--hero-glow);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.featured-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.featured-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: var(--accent-text);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.featured-service-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.featured-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.deliverables-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.deliverable-icon {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.featured-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.featured-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.featured-visual:hover .featured-visual-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Supporting Services Grid (Matching Screenshot 3-Column Card Layout) */
.services-sub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.service-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-focus);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 25px var(--accent-glow);
}

.service-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.service-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.service-link-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-link-cta {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Selected Works / Portfolio Showcase Grid (With Modal Preview)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.works-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: var(--accent-text);
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--accent-glow);
}

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

.work-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.work-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-focus);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 25px var(--accent-glow);
}

.work-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.work-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.work-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 19, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.work-body {
  padding: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.work-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.work-body p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.work-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. How We Work / 4-Step Process Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.process-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-focus);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.step-num-badge {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.process-step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.process-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Credibility & Extensible Testimonials Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.proof-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.proof-banner-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 24, 38, 0.9) 0%, rgba(13, 17, 26, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.proof-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.proof-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.proof-check-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--badge-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--badge-border);
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.proof-list-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.proof-list-item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.audit-preview-box {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-focus);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--accent-glow);
}

.audit-preview-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.audit-preview-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Testimonial Cards Carousel / Grid */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.testimonial-rating {
  color: #ffb800;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-client {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.client-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: var(--accent-text);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.client-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Interactive FAQ Accordion (Matching Screenshot Plus/Minus Style)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-wrapper {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-card.open {
  border-color: var(--border-focus);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.faq-header {
  padding: 1.4rem 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.faq-icon-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-card.open .faq-icon-btn {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: var(--accent-text);
}

.faq-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 1.8rem;
}

.faq-card.open .faq-body {
  max-height: 500px;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(1, 0, 1, 0), padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 1.8rem 1.6rem 1.8rem;
}

.faq-body p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. High-Impact CTA Banner (Matching Screenshot Dark Glowing Strip)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner-section {
  padding: 3rem 0 5rem 0;
}

.cta-banner-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 26, 40, 0.95) 0%, rgba(12, 16, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-focus);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 4.5rem 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 50px var(--accent-glow);
}

.cta-banner-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: var(--hero-glow);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-banner-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.cta-banner-content p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Lead Capture Contact & SEO Audit Form (Primary Conversion Goal)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-card h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.contact-info-card p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.contact-direct-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.direct-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.direct-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-focus);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.direct-item-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--badge-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--badge-border);
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.direct-item-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.direct-item-info a,
.direct-item-info span {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.social-links-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: var(--accent-text);
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--accent-glow);
}

/* Contact / Audit Form Styling */
.form-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.8rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-header p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-label .required {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-input);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-glow);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-select {
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%239aa5b8' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1.25rem center;
  padding-right: 2.75rem;
}

.form-select option {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.form-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. "Let's Collaborate" Floating Marquee Banner (Matching Screenshot Footer)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.marquee-banner-section {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: var(--accent-text);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--accent-glow);
}

.marquee-banner-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollMarquee 20s linear infinite;
  user-select: none;
}

@keyframes scrollMarquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.marquee-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-separator {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.back-to-top-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Sticky Mobile CTA Bar (Brief Requirement)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  z-index: 99;
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Modal Lightbox (Portfolio Showcase Item View)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(8, 11, 17, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.modal-container {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 840px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: var(--accent-text);
}

.modal-media {
  background: #000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.modal-content {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.toast {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-focus);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 20px var(--accent-glow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  animation: slideInRight 0.3s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Responsive Media Queries
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-scroll-track {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-section.hero-sticky {
    position: relative;
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 10rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .hero-portrait-card {
    max-width: 540px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-sequence-canvas,
  .hero-portrait-fallback {
    height: auto;
    max-height: none;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-content {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-description {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-trust-chips {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about-grid,
  .featured-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .proof-banner-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .metric-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }

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

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

  .modal-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 75px;
    left: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    display: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.8rem);
  }

  .hero-title .title-greeting {
    display: none;
  }

  .floating-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    animation: none;
  }

  .floating-badges-mobile-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .works-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .process-grid,
  .metrics-grid,
  .about-pillars-grid,
  .deliverables-list,
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .metric-item::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding-bottom: 4rem; /* Room for mobile sticky bar */
  }

  .featured-service-card,
  .form-card,
  .cta-banner-box {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}