/* ==========================================================================
   1. BASE STYLES & VARIABLES
   ========================================================================== */
/* --- MANROPE (Sans Serif) --- */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Manrope';
    src: url('../font/manrope-v20-latin-regular.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Manrope';
    src: url('../font/manrope-v20-latin-300.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Manrope';
    src: url('../font/manrope-v20-latin-500.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Manrope';
    src: url('../font/manrope-v20-latin-600.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Manrope';
    src: url('../font/manrope-v20-latin-700.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Manrope';
    src: url('../font/manrope-v20-latin-800.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 800;
    font-style: normal;
}

/* --- PLAYFAIR DISPLAY (Serif) --- */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display';
    src: url('../font/playfair-display-v40-latin-regular.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display';
    src: url('../font/playfair-display-v40-latin-italic.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display';
    src: url('../font/playfair-display-v40-latin-600.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display';
    src: url('../font/playfair-display-v40-latin-700.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display';
    src: url('../font/playfair-display-v40-latin-800.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 800;
    font-style: normal;
}

/* --- SPACE MONO (Monospace) --- */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Space Mono';
    src: url('../font/space-mono-v17-latin-regular.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Space Mono';
    src: url('../font/space-mono-v17-latin-700.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
}

/* --- MOONHOUSE (Custom Display) --- */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Moonhouse';
    src: url('../font/moonhouse.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: normal;
    font-style: normal;
}


:root {
    --navy: #1B264F;
    --navy-deep: #0e1525;
    --orange: #E64A19;
    --gold: #C5A059;
    --sand: #F9F9F7;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --text-main: #1D1D1F; 
    --text-sub: #555555; 
    --ease-apple: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --hydraulic-ease: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1); 
    --fluid-ease: cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    --uae-green: #00732f;
    --uae-red: #ff0000;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Moonhouse';
    src: url('../font/moonhouse.ttf') format('truetype'),
         url('../font/Moonhouse.ttf') format('truetype'); 
    font-weight: normal;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

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

/* ---------- STICKY SIDE CTA ---------- */
.side-cta {
    position: fixed;
    right: 1.2rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
    z-index: 1001;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    animation: sideCtaIn 0.8s 1s var(--ease-apple) both;
}
@keyframes sideCtaIn {
    from { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(100px); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}
.side-cta-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: width 0.4s var(--ease-apple), border-radius 0.4s var(--ease-apple), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-apple), transform 0.4s var(--ease-apple);
    animation: sideBtnFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.side-cta-btn:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1.5s; }

@keyframes sideBtnFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}
.mobile-call-btn { display: none; }
.side-cta-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transition: margin 0.4s var(--ease-apple);
}
.side-cta-copy {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.12rem;
    min-width: 0;
}
.side-cta-label {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    opacity: 0;
    max-width: 0;
    line-height: 1.1;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, max-width 0.4s var(--ease-apple), margin 0.4s var(--ease-apple);
}
.side-cta-detail {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    opacity: 0;
    max-width: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, max-width 0.4s var(--ease-apple), margin 0.4s var(--ease-apple);
}

/* Call button */
.call-btn {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
}
.call-btn .side-cta-icon { color: var(--navy-deep); }

/* WhatsApp button */
.wa-btn {
    background: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}
.wa-btn .side-cta-icon { color: #fff; }
.wa-btn:hover {
    width: 14.5rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.wa-btn:hover .side-cta-icon { margin: 0 0 0 0.9rem; }
.wa-btn:hover .side-cta-label,
.wa-btn:hover .side-cta-detail {
    opacity: 1;
    max-width: 220px;
}
.wa-btn:hover .side-cta-label { margin-left: 0.5rem; margin-right: 0.9rem; }
.wa-btn:hover .side-cta-detail { margin-left: 0.5rem; margin-right: 0.9rem; }

/* Email button */
.email-btn {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(27, 38, 79, 0.3);
}
.email-btn .side-cta-icon { color: var(--gold); }
.email-btn:hover {
    width: 18rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(27, 38, 79, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.email-btn:hover .side-cta-icon { margin: 0 0 0 0.9rem; }
.email-btn:hover .side-cta-label,
.email-btn:hover .side-cta-detail {
    opacity: 1;
    max-width: 260px;
}
.email-btn:hover .side-cta-label { margin-left: 0.5rem; margin-right: 0.9rem; }
.email-btn:hover .side-cta-detail { margin-left: 0.5rem; margin-right: 0.9rem; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .side-cta { right: 0.7rem; gap: 0.4rem; }
    .mobile-call-btn { display: flex; }
    .side-cta-btn { width: 2.6rem; height: 2.6rem; }
    .side-cta-icon { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
    .call-btn:hover, .wa-btn:hover, .email-btn:hover { width: 2.6rem; border-radius: 50%; }
    .call-btn:hover .side-cta-label, .call-btn:hover .side-cta-detail, .wa-btn:hover .side-cta-label, .email-btn:hover .side-cta-label, .wa-btn:hover .side-cta-detail, .email-btn:hover .side-cta-detail { opacity: 0; max-width: 0; }
    .call-btn:hover .side-cta-icon, .wa-btn:hover .side-cta-icon, .email-btn:hover .side-cta-icon { margin: 0 auto; }
}

html, body { 
    scroll-behavior: smooth; 
    width: 100%; 
    max-width: 100%; 
    overflow-x: clip; 
}
html { font-size: 16px; }

body {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    background-color: #EAEAEA;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 0;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); }
p, span, a, li { font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; }

/* ==========================================================================
   2. GLOBAL TYPOGRAPHY & UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.section-narration, .hero-narration, .legacy-para, .acc-desc, .std-hidden-text p, .pillar-content p, .pc-content p {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif !important; 
    font-weight: 400; 
    color: var(--text-sub); 
    line-height: 1.7; 
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-align: justify !important;
    text-justify: inter-word !important;
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    -webkit-hyphens: none !important;
    -ms-hyphens: none !important;
    hyphens: none !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: normal !important;
}

.culture-narration-wrapper {
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.wow-text {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem) !important; 
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin: 0;
}

.wow-word {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px) rotate(2deg);
    filter: blur(8px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-apple), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.8s var(--ease-apple);
    will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
}

.wow-word.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); filter: blur(0); }

.gold-glow { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.gold-glow::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.5s; 
}
.wow-text.fully-revealed .gold-glow { color: var(--gold); transition: color 1s ease; }
.wow-text.fully-revealed .gold-glow::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.text-white { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important; }
.text-white-dim { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important; }
.small { font-size: 1rem !important; }
.center-text { text-align: center !important; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.section-head.dark-mode h2 { color: var(--white) !important; }
.section-head.dark-mode .sub-branded { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-apple); }

section, footer { width: calc(100% - 2.4rem); max-width: 1600px; margin: 1.2rem auto; border-radius: 2rem; overflow: hidden; position: relative; background-color: var(--white); }
#legacy { overflow: visible !important; border-radius: 2rem; }

.fluid-entry { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(2.5rem); transition: opacity 1.2s var(--fluid-ease), transform 1.2s var(--fluid-ease); }
.fluid-entry.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; } .delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; } .delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

.paper-overlay { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 0, rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 3px); background-size: 4px 4px; opacity: 0.4; pointer-events: none; z-index: 900; mix-blend-mode: multiply; }
.container { width: 94%; max-width: 100rem; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; box-sizing: border-box; }
.section-padding { padding: 4.5rem 0; } 
.section-padding.tight-padding { padding: 3.5rem 0; } 
.bg-light { background-color: var(--sand); }
.bg-white { background-color: var(--white); }

/* ==========================================================================
   3. HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
header { position: fixed; top: 1.5rem; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-apple); }
header.hidden { transform: translateY(-150%); }
.nav-container { width: fit-content; min-width: 40rem; margin: 0 auto; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(150%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(150%); padding: 0.8rem 2rem; border-radius: 6.25rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-apple); gap: 2rem; }

.logo {
    margin-right: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.logo img {
    height: 3.2rem;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--hydraulic-ease), filter 0.6s var(--hydraulic-ease);
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0.95);
}

@media (hover: hover) {
    .logo:hover img {
        transform: scale(1.05) rotateZ(-2deg) translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        filter: brightness(0.82);
    }
}

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; align-items: center; list-style: none; }
.nav-links a { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-sub); position: relative; display: inline-block; transition: all 0.4s var(--hydraulic-ease); }
.nav-links a:not(.btn-nav)::after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; bottom: -6px; left: 50%; background-color: var(--gold); transition: all 0.4s var(--hydraulic-ease); transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
@media (hover: hover) { 
    .nav-links a:not(.btn-nav):hover { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 1.5px; transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .nav-links a:not(.btn-nav):hover::after { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.btn-nav { background: transparent; color: var(--gold) !important; border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5); padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 2rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1; display: inline-block; transition: all 0.5s var(--hydraulic-ease); }
.btn-nav::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #d4af37); z-index: -1; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right; transition: transform 0.5s var(--hydraulic-ease); border-radius: 2rem; }
@media (hover: hover) {
    .btn-nav:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
    .btn-nav:hover { color: var(--white) !important; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3); letter-spacing: 0.5px; border-color: transparent; }
}

.burger { display: none; cursor: pointer; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; z-index: 1100; padding: 10px; }
.burger span { width: 28px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); transition: 0.4s var(--ease-apple); border-radius: 2px; }
.mobile-menu { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: var(--white); z-index: 1050; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transform: translateY(-100%); transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-apple); }
.mobile-menu.active { transform: translateY(0); }
.menu-inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; text-align: center; }
.mobile-link { font-size: 2rem; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.close-btn { position: absolute; top: 30px; right: 30px; font-size: 3rem; color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer; font-weight: 300; transition: 0.3s; }

.scroll-top-btn { position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem; width: 3.2rem; height: 3.2rem; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(1.5rem); pointer-events: none; transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-apple); z-index: 999; }
.scroll-top-btn.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }

/* ==========================================================================
   4. HERO SECTION — SPLIT LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */

/* Base hero shell */
.hero {
    height: calc(100vh - 2.4rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 9rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,38,79,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
}

/* Split grid container */
.hero-split {
    width: 88%;
    max-width: 1380px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-grow: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    min-height: 0;
}

/* LEFT column — branding */
.hero-left {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 0;
    min-width: 0;
}

/* Audit SVG Galaxy Art Background */
.hero-audit-art {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10%;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    filter: blur(0.3px);
    transform: scale(0.9) perspective(800px) rotateX(1deg);
    transform-origin: center center;
}
.audit-icon {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    animation-fill-mode: both;
}
.audit-magnify {
    width: 90px; height: 90px;
    top: 12%; right: 8%;
    animation: galaxyFadeIn 3s 0.8s ease-out both, galaxyDrift 20s 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.audit-scale {
    width: 75px; height: 75px;
    bottom: 28%; right: 2%;
    animation: galaxyFadeIn 3s 1.5s ease-out both, galaxyDrift 24s 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.audit-chart {
    width: 85px; height: 85px;
    top: 48%; right: 15%;
    animation: galaxyFadeIn 3s 1.2s ease-out both, galaxyDrift 18s 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.audit-stamp {
    width: 70px; height: 70px;
    top: 22%; right: 25%;
    animation: galaxyFadeIn 3s 2s ease-out both, galaxyDrift 22s 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes galaxyFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6) translateY(15px); filter: blur(2px); }
    to { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); filter: blur(0px); }
}
@keyframes galaxyDrift {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1); opacity: 0.4; }
    25% { transform: translateY(-6px) translateX(3px) scale(1.02); opacity: 0.45; }
    50% { transform: translateY(-3px) translateX(-2px) scale(0.98); opacity: 0.35; }
    75% { transform: translateY(-8px) translateX(1px) scale(1.01); opacity: 0.42; }
}

/* Slow stroke draw — ghostly lines */
.magnify-lens, .magnify-handle {
    stroke-dasharray: 100;
    stroke-dashoffset: 100;
    animation: svgDraw 4s 1.5s ease-out forwards;
}
.magnify-check {
    stroke-dasharray: 30;
    stroke-dashoffset: 30;
    animation: svgDraw 2s 4s ease-out forwards;
}
.scale-beam {
    stroke-dasharray: 60;
    stroke-dashoffset: 60;
    animation: svgDraw 3s 2.5s ease-out forwards;
}
.scale-left, .scale-right {
    stroke-dasharray: 80;
    stroke-dashoffset: 80;
    animation: svgDraw 3.5s 3s ease-out forwards;
}
.chart-bar {
    stroke-dasharray: 120;
    stroke-dashoffset: 120;
}
.bar-1 { animation: svgDraw 2s 2s ease-out forwards; }
.bar-2 { animation: svgDraw 2s 2.4s ease-out forwards; }
.bar-3 { animation: svgDraw 2s 2.8s ease-out forwards; }
.bar-4 { animation: svgDraw 2s 3.2s ease-out forwards; }
.chart-trend {
    stroke-dasharray: 80;
    stroke-dashoffset: 80;
    animation: svgDraw 3s 3.8s ease-out forwards;
}
.chart-dot {
    stroke-dasharray: 20;
    stroke-dashoffset: 20;
    animation: svgDraw 1s 5s ease-out forwards;
}
.stamp-outer {
    stroke-dasharray: 160;
    stroke-dashoffset: 160;
    animation: svgDraw 4s 3s ease-out forwards;
}
.stamp-check {
    stroke-dasharray: 30;
    stroke-dashoffset: 30;
    animation: svgDraw 1.5s 5.5s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes svgDraw {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* Front content layer */
.hero-front {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(0.6rem, 1.2vh, 1rem);
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 0;
}

/* RIGHT column — carousel + CTAs */
.hero-right {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    min-height: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADVANCED CINEMATIC CAROUSEL — CLIP-PATH REVEAL + KEN BURNS
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-carousel {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 1.2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2rem 6rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 0.5rem 1.5rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 0;
    contain: layout style paint;
}

/* Stacked slides — GPU-composited transform reveal */
.carousel-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    will-change: transform;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
}
.carousel-slide.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
    z-index: 3;
}
.carousel-slide.leaving {
    transform: translateX(0);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 1.2s 0.05s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
}
.carousel-slide.leaving.clip-out {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
}
/* Reverse direction */
.carousel-slide.slide-from-left {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
}
.carousel-slide.slide-from-left.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
}
.carousel-slide.leaving.leave-to-right {
    transform: translateX(0);
}
.carousel-slide.leaving.leave-to-right.clip-out {
    transform: translateX(100%);
}

/* Ken Burns zoom container */
.slide-img-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.slide-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition: transform 7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
.carousel-slide.active .slide-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Caption — dramatic rise from bottom with stagger */
.carousel-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 3rem 4rem 1.8rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(14,21,37,0.92) 0%, rgba(14,21,37,0.5) 60%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 4;
}
.carousel-caption span {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(2rem) translateZ(0);
    transition: opacity 1s 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 1s 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.carousel-slide.active .carousel-caption span {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) translateZ(0);
}

/* Vertical navigation — right edge */
.carousel-vnav {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    z-index: 10;
}
.vnav-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}
.vnav-num {
    font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: color 0.5s var(--ease-apple);
    width: 1.2rem;
    text-align: right;
}
.vnav-item.active .vnav-num {
    color: var(--gold);
}
.vnav-bar {
    width: 2px;
    height: 1.8rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.vnav-fill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0%;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: height 0.4s var(--ease-apple);
}
.vnav-item.active .vnav-fill {
    height: 100%;
    transition: height 5s linear;
}
.vnav-item.done .vnav-fill {
    height: 100%;
    transition: none;
}

/* Slide counter — bottom right */
.carousel-counter {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.15rem;
    font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.counter-current {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-apple);
}
.counter-sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    margin: 0 0.15rem;
}
.counter-total {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Hide old dots (replaced by vnav) */
.carousel-dots { display: none; }

/* CTA row below carousel */
.hero-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Micro status tag */
.hero-micro-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: var(--text-sub);
}
.hero-micro-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: pulse-hero-dot 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-hero-dot {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(230,74,25,0.4); }
    60%       { opacity: 0.8; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(230,74,25,0); }
}

/* Micro-tag two-line layout */
.micro-tag-lines {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}
.micro-line {
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: block;
}

/* Headline block */
.hero-headline-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.hero-brand-logo {
    max-width: min(60%, 280px);
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}
.hero-slogan {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--orange);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.editorial-brand {
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 0.88;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

/* "ARC" — large outlined stroke, no fill */
.brand-arc {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(5.5rem, 14vw, 13rem);
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2.5px var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -5px;
    line-height: 0.88;
    display: block;
}

/* "Associates" — solid gradient fill */
.brand-associates {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 25%, var(--orange) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    line-height: 1.05;
    display: block;
}

/* Gold accent bar below headline */
.hero-accent-bar {
    width: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), var(--gold));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Content row: description left, CTAs right */
.hero-content-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-editorial-desc {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
    color: var(--text-sub);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 520px;
    flex-shrink: 1;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left !important;
}
.hero-cta-inline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Stats row */
.hero-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vh, 2rem);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 0;
}
.hero-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding-right: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 4rem);
}
.hero-stat-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.hero-stat-label {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-stat-div {
    width: 1px;
    height: 3rem;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
    margin-right: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: center;
}

/* Hero ticker — inside left column, pinned to bottom */
.hero-ticker {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    padding-top: 0.8rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
}
.ticker-mask {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}
.ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: max-content;
    gap: 0;
    animation: textScroll 22s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.t-item {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--navy);
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0.5;
}
.t-sep {
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.6;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0 0.8rem;
}
@keyframes textScroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* Legacy grid classes — kept but unused by new HTML */
.hero-grid { flex-grow: 1; min-height: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 46% 48%; justify-content: space-between; width: 92%; margin: 0 auto; align-items: stretch; height: 100%; }

.hero-col.hero-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; height: 100%; min-height: 0; position: relative; padding: 0; gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vh, 2.2rem); }
.hero-col.hero-text::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -2.5%; top: 5%; bottom: 5%; width: 1px; background: rgba(27, 38, 79, 0.08); }

.arc-brand-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0; margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; width: 100%; }
.awwwards-brand { font-size: clamp(4rem, min(5.5vw, 8vh), 7rem); line-height: 0.85; letter-spacing: -3px; margin: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 40%, var(--orange) 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; color: transparent; font-weight: 800; white-space: nowrap; }

.slogan-container { display: flex; align-items: center; width: 100%; gap: 1.5rem; padding-right: 2rem; margin-top: 0.8rem; }
.slogan-line { height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(27, 38, 79, 0.1), var(--orange)); flex-shrink: 0; animation: elasticPush 3.5s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.27, 1.55) infinite alternate; }
@keyframes elasticPush { 0% { width: 1rem; opacity: 0.3; } 100% { width: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 7rem); opacity: 1; } }
.hero-slogan { font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1rem, min(1.4vw, 2.5vh), 1.3rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-sub); margin: 0; white-space: nowrap; animation: pulseSloganColor 3.5s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.27, 1.55) infinite alternate; }
@keyframes pulseSloganColor { 0% { color: var(--text-sub); letter-spacing: 0px; } 100% { color: var(--orange); letter-spacing: 1.5px; } }

.arc-awards-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.8rem; width: 100%; margin: 0; flex-shrink: 1; }
.awards-text { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-align: left; margin-left: 2px; }
.arc-awards-gallery { display: flex; gap: 4%; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start; width: 100%; }
.arc-award-img { width: 14% !important; max-width: 6rem !important; height: auto !important; object-fit: contain; object-position: left center; transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-apple); -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: none; }
@media (hover: hover) { .arc-award-img:hover { transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05); } }

.arc-region-group { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 1rem; padding: clamp(0.5rem, 1.5vh, 1.5rem) 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); width: 100%; margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
.stat-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; }
.s-label { font-size: 0.7rem; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 700; }
.s-val { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); white-space: nowrap; }

.arc-narration-group { width: 100%; margin: 0; flex-shrink: 1; }

.arc-ticker-group { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; width: 100%; margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 0.5rem; touch-action: pan-y; pointer-events: none; }
.ticker-label { font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--gold); color: white; padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 2px; }
.ticker-mask { flex-grow: 1; overflow: hidden; position: relative; mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent); }
.ticker-track { display: flex; align-items: center; width: max-content; gap: 2.5rem; animation: textScroll 25s linear infinite; padding-left: 1.25rem; white-space: nowrap; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
.t-item { font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--navy); white-space: nowrap; }
.t-sep { color: var(--orange); opacity: 0.6; font-weight: 300; margin: 0 0.4rem; }
@keyframes textScroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

.hero-col.hero-visual { height: 100%; min-height: 0; width: 100%; position: relative; opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
.img-frame { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 1.5rem; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 1.5rem 1.5rem 4rem rgba(0,0,0,0.1); transform: translateZ(0); background-color: var(--navy-deep); }
.hero-video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; }
.frame-overlay { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(27, 38, 79, 0.2), transparent); pointer-events: none; z-index: 2; }
.video-badge { position: absolute; bottom: 2rem; left: 2rem; z-index: 10; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.v-role { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-sub); font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* Static hero portrait image */
.hero-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; display: block; }

/* Hero CTA group */
.arc-cta-group { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
.arc-hero-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem; border-radius: 0.4rem; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-apple), transform 0.3s var(--ease-apple), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-apple); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(27,38,79,0.15); }
.arc-hero-cta:hover { background: var(--orange); transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(230,74,25,0.25); }
.arc-hero-cta svg { flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-apple); }
.arc-hero-cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.arc-hero-secondary { font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-sub); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; transition: color 0.3s ease; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
.arc-hero-secondary:hover { color: var(--orange); }

/* ==========================================================================
   5. CULTURE SECTION (FIXED HEIGHT & PROPORTIONS)
   ========================================================================== */
.culture-section { background-color: var(--sand); display: flex; align-items: center; }
.culture-grid { 
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; 
    gap: 1.5rem; 
    /* CHANGED: Let the grid grow if the content inside is tall */
    min-height: calc(100vh - 2.4rem); 
    /* max-height: 55rem;  <-- REMOVE THIS to stop squishing content */
    align-items: stretch; 
    width: 100%; 
}
.culture-text-col { 
    background-color: var(--navy-deep); 
    border-radius: 2rem; 
    padding: 3rem 4rem; /* Balanced internal padding */
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    justify-content: center; 
    position: relative; 
    z-index: 2; 
    box-sizing: border-box; 
    overflow: hidden; 
}

.culture-label { 
    font-size: 0.75rem; 
    text-transform: uppercase; 
    letter-spacing: 3px; 
    color: var(--gold); 
    font-weight: 700; 
    margin-bottom: 1rem; 
    display: block; 
}

.culture-title { 
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); 
    line-height: 1.25; 
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem; 
    color: var(--white); 
    padding-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.culture-title .gradient-text { 
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--orange) 50%, var(--white) 100%); 
    background-size: 200% auto; 
    -webkit-background-clip: text; 
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; 
    background-clip: text; 
    color: transparent; 
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important; 
    font-style: normal !important; 
    font-weight: 800 !important; 
    animation: textShimmer 4s linear infinite; 
}
#wow-text-container .wow-text {
    /* This is the sweet spot for professional "narration" text */
     margin-top: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.culture-text-col .head-accent {
    /* 1. Pulls the line to the left */
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: auto;

    /* 2. Controls the gap between Title and Narration */
    margin-top: 0;         /* Tightens space above the line */
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; /* Controls space below the line */

    /* 3. Ensures it doesn't span the whole width if not already set */
    width: 60px;           /* Or whatever width matches your other accent */
    border: none;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--gold);
}
.culture-pills { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.pill { padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); border-radius: 2rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; transition: all 0.3s ease; cursor: default; animation: pillFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.pill:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; } .pill:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: -1.5s; } .pill:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: -3s; }
@keyframes textShimmer { to { background-position: 200% center; } }
@keyframes pillFloat { 0% { transform: translateY(0); } 100% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }

.culture-image-col { border-radius: 2rem; overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 100%; min-height: 400px; box-sizing: border-box; }
.culture-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; animation: slowCinematicPan 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes slowCinematicPan { 0% { transform: scale(1.05) translate(0, 0); } 100% { transform: scale(1.15) translate(-2%, 2%); } }
.culture-overlay-gradient { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(14, 21, 37, 0.3), transparent 30%); pointer-events: none; }


/* ==========================================================================
   6. PILLARS & TRAJECTORY
   ========================================================================== */
.pillar-grid { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; width: 100%; min-height: 22rem; } 
.pillar-card { flex: 1; position: relative; border: 1px solid rgba(27, 38, 79, 0.1); border-radius: 1.5rem; padding: 2.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; background-color: var(--white); transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-apple), box-shadow 0.4s ease; overflow: hidden; }
@media (hover: hover) { 
    .pillar-card:hover { transform: translateY(-0.8rem); box-shadow: 0 1.5rem 3rem -0.5rem rgba(27, 38, 79, 0.1); border-color: var(--gold); } 
    .pillar-card:hover .pillar-num { color: var(--orange); opacity: 0.1; } 
}
.pillar-num { position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 6rem; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(27, 38, 79, 0.04); transition: color 0.4s, opacity 0.4s; line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.pillar-content h3 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.2; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.pillar-content p { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.swipe-hint { display: none; }

.trajectory-section { background-color: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--white); position: relative; overflow: visible; }
.tech-grid-bg { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 4rem 4rem; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 40%, transparent 85%); -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 40%, transparent 85%); }
.sticky-layout-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; position: relative; }
.sticky-header-col { position: sticky; top: 8rem; height: fit-content; z-index: 2; }
.sticky-content { padding-right: 2rem; text-align: left; }
.scrolling-cards-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4rem; padding-top: 4rem; padding-bottom: 4rem; }
.pulley-card { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); padding: 2.5rem; border-radius: 1.5rem; position: relative; transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-apple); position: sticky; top: 15vh; box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); background-color: var(--navy-deep); }
.pulley-card:nth-child(1) { top: 15vh; } .pulley-card:nth-child(2) { top: 17vh; } .pulley-card:nth-child(3) { top: 19vh; } .pulley-card:nth-child(4) { top: 21vh; } .pulley-card:nth-child(5) { top: 23vh; }
.pc-date { font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; font-weight: 700 !important; font-size: 3.5rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: 2rem; line-height: 1; }
.pc-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.pc-icon { display: inline-flex; padding: 0.8rem; background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1); border-radius: 50%; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.pc-content h3 { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   7. ACCORDION & MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */
#inquiry { overflow: visible !important; }
.head-stylized { position: relative; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 4rem; text-align: center; }
.head-accent { width: 4rem; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; border-radius: 2px; }
.head-stylized h2 { font-size: 4.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: -1px; line-height: 0.95; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.sub-branded { font-size: 0.9rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 5px; color: var(--text-sub); font-weight: 600; }
.sub-branded span { color: var(--gold); margin: 0 0.8rem; }

#expertise { padding-top: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; }
#expertise .head-stylized { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.accordion-container { display: flex; height: clamp(26rem, calc(100vh - 14rem), 34rem); gap: 0.8rem; width: 100%; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.acc-card { position: relative; flex: 1; border-radius: 1.5rem; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; transition: flex 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), background-color 0.8s; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 2rem; background-color: var(--sand); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
.acc-bg { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 1; }
.acc-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-apple), opacity 0.8s; opacity: 1; }
@media (hover: hover) { 
    .acc-card:hover .acc-img { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; } 
    .acc-card:hover .acc-spine { opacity: 0; } 
    .acc-card:hover .acc-content { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); filter: blur(0); pointer-events: auto; transition-delay: 0.2s; } 
    .acc-card:hover { flex: 4; } 
}
.acc-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 50%; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(14, 21, 37, 0.85) 0%, rgba(14, 21, 37, 0.4) 50%, transparent 100%); pointer-events: none; z-index: 2; }
.acc-spine { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 2rem 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 3; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
.spine-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(27,38,79,0.25); }
.spine-title { writing-mode: vertical-rl; text-orientation: mixed; transform: rotate(180deg); font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 1rem; opacity: 1; }
.acc-card.active .acc-spine { opacity: 0; }
.acc-content { position: relative; z-index: 4; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(2rem) scale(0.95); filter: blur(5px); transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease; color: white; width: 100%; pointer-events: none; text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.acc-header-block { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.acc-header-block .ah-num { font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; color: var(--gold) !important; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; }
.acc-header-block .ah-title { margin: 0; font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--white) !important; text-shadow: none; }
.acc-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); max-width: 90%; }
.acc-card.active { flex: 4; }
.acc-card.active .acc-content { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); filter: blur(0); transition-delay: 0.2s; pointer-events: auto; }

.marquee-wrapper { position: relative; width: 80%; margin: 3rem auto 0; padding-bottom: 4rem; 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); touch-action: pan-y pan-x; }
.marquee-row { margin-bottom: 1.6rem; width: 100%; display: flex; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none; cursor: grab; }
.marquee-row:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.marquee-row::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; } 
.marquee-track { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; width: max-content; animation: marqueeScroll 60s linear infinite; padding-left: 2rem; }
.marquee-track.reverse { animation-direction: reverse; }
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) { 
    .marquee-row:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; } 
    .aff-card:hover { transform: translateY(-0.4rem); box-shadow: 0 0.8rem 2rem rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-color: var(--gold); } 
}

.aff-card.color-active img { filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1) !important; transform: scale(1.05) !important; }
.aff-card.color-active { border-color: var(--gold) !important; box-shadow: 0 0.8rem 2rem rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important; }
.marquee-row.is-dragging .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.aff-card { width: 16rem; height: 9.5rem; background: var(--white); border-radius: 1.2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 2rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04); transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-apple); flex-shrink: 0; user-select: none; }
.aff-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(0.6); transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-apple); pointer-events: none; } 
@keyframes marqueeScroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   8. FORMS
   ========================================================================== */
#inquiry .form-tabs { margin-bottom: 2rem !important; }
.form-wrapper { max-width: 55rem; margin: 0 auto; background: var(--white); padding: 0; transition: height 0.6s var(--hydraulic-ease); overflow: visible; }
.global-error-msg { background: var(--uae-red); color: white; text-align: center; padding: 0.8rem; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 0.3rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; display: none; animation: slideDown 0.3s ease-out; }
@keyframes slideDown { from { transform: translateY(-10px); opacity: 0; } to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; } }
.form-tabs { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); padding-bottom: 0; }
.f-tab { background: transparent; border: none; font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-sub); padding: 1rem 2rem; cursor: pointer; position: relative; transition: 0.3s; opacity: 0.6; }
.f-tab.active { color: var(--navy); opacity: 1; }
.f-tab.active::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); }
.f-content { display: none; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--hydraulic-ease), transform 0.8s var(--hydraulic-ease); }
.f-content.active { display: block; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.form-row { display: flex; gap: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; position: relative; z-index: 10; transition: z-index 0.2s; }
.form-row:nth-of-type(1) { z-index: 30; }
.form-row:nth-of-type(2) { z-index: 20; }
.form-row:nth-of-type(3) { z-index: 10; }

.input-group { flex: 1; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; position: relative; }
.input-group.custom-dropdown-group { z-index: 9999 !important; } 

.input-group input { width: 100%; padding: 1rem 0; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1); font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); background: transparent; transition: 0.3s; border-radius: 0; position: relative; }
.input-group input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); }
.input-group label { position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 0; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-sub); pointer-events: none; transition: 0.3s; z-index: 0; }
.input-group input:focus + label, .input-group input.filled + label, .input-group.custom-dropdown-group.filled label { top: -0.8rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
.error-msg { position: absolute; bottom: -1.4rem; left: 0; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--uae-red); opacity: 0; transition: 0.3s; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;}
.input-group.invalid input { border-color: var(--uae-red); }
.input-group.invalid .error-msg { opacity: 1; bottom: -1.5rem; }

.custom-select { position: relative; cursor: pointer !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1); padding: 1rem 0; transition: 0.3s; z-index: 9999 !important; }
.custom-select.open { border-color: var(--gold); }
.select-trigger { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); min-height: 1.8rem; cursor: pointer !important; }
.arrow-icon { transition: transform 0.6s var(--hydraulic-ease); color: var(--text-sub); pointer-events: none; }
.custom-select.open .arrow-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--gold); }

.select-options { 
    position: absolute; bottom: auto; top: calc(100% + 10px); left: 0; width: 100%; 
    background-color: #ffffff !important; 
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-radius: 1rem; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); 
    max-height: 0; opacity: 0; transform-origin: top center; transform: translateY(-10px) scale(0.98); 
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); padding: 0; margin-bottom: 5px;
    overflow: hidden !important; 
    scrollbar-width: none; 
}
.select-options::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.custom-select.open .select-options { max-height: 40rem !important; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); padding: 0.8rem 0; }
.option { padding: 0.9rem 1.4rem; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-main); transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; background-color: #ffffff !important; }
@media (hover: hover) { 
    .option:hover { background-color: #f8f8f8 !important; color: var(--orange); padding-left: 2rem; }
}

.custom-label { position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 0; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-sub); pointer-events: none; transition: 0.3s; }
.input-file { opacity: 0; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; cursor: pointer; z-index: 2; }
.label-file { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; width: 100%; padding: 1rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1); color: var(--text-sub); cursor: pointer; transition: 0.3s; position: static !important; }
@media (hover: hover) { .input-group.file-group:hover .label-file { border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); } }
.career-intro { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--text-sub); margin-bottom: 2rem; text-align: center; }

/* CV Drag & Drop Zone */
.cv-drop-zone {
    position: relative;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--hydraulic-ease);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: rgba(197,160,89,0.02);
}
.cv-drop-zone:hover,
.cv-drop-zone.drag-over {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(197,160,89,0.06);
    transform: scale(1.01);
}
.cv-drop-zone.has-file {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    border-style: solid;
    background: rgba(197,160,89,0.05);
}
.input-file-hidden {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2;
}
.cv-drop-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cv-drop-content svg {
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.6;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.cv-drop-label {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
}
.cv-drop-hint {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.cv-file-name {
    display: none;
    font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}
.cv-drop-zone.has-file .cv-file-name { display: block; }
.cv-drop-zone.has-file .cv-drop-content svg { color: var(--gold); opacity: 1; }
.cv-drop-zone .error-msg { position: absolute; bottom: -1.4rem; left: 0; }

/* CV inline variant — matches form field sizing */
.cv-input-group { position: relative; }
.cv-drop-inline {
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background: transparent;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.cv-drop-inline:hover,
.cv-drop-inline.drag-over {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    border-bottom-style: solid;
    background: transparent;
    transform: none;
}
.cv-drop-inline.has-file {
    border-bottom-style: solid;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: transparent;
}
.cv-drop-inline .cv-drop-content {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}
.cv-drop-inline .cv-drop-content svg {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cv-drop-inline .cv-drop-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.cv-drop-inline .cv-drop-hint {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
    margin-left: 0.3rem;
}
.cv-drop-inline .cv-file-name {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-left: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.cv-drop-inline .input-file-hidden {
    inset: 0;
}
.cv-inline-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: -0.8rem;
    left: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

/* Career split layout */
.career-split {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.career-fields {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0;
}
.career-fields .input-group { width: 100%; }
.career-cv { flex: 1; display: flex; }
.career-cv .cv-drop-styled {
    flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center; align-items: center; min-height: 100%;
}
.cv-drop-styled {
    border: 2px dashed rgba(197,160,89,0.35);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(197,160,89,0.03);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
}
.cv-drop-styled:hover,
.cv-drop-styled.drag-over {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(197,160,89,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(197,160,89,0.1);
}
.cv-drop-styled.has-file {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    border-style: solid;
    background: rgba(197,160,89,0.06);
}
.cv-drop-styled .cv-drop-content { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.cv-drop-styled .cv-drop-content svg { color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.7; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s; }
.cv-drop-styled:hover .cv-drop-content svg { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cv-drop-styled .cv-drop-label { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.cv-drop-styled .cv-drop-hint { font-size: 0.8rem; opacity: 0.55; margin-top: -0.15rem; }
.cv-drop-styled .cv-file-name { margin-top: 0.8rem; }
.cv-drop-styled .input-file-hidden { inset: 0; }

.btn-submit { margin-top: 1.5rem; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border: none; padding: 1.25rem 2.8rem; font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.8rem; overflow: hidden; transition: 0.3s; width: 100%; position: relative; }
@media (hover: hover) { .btn-submit:hover { background: var(--orange); } }
.btn-success { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: var(--uae-green); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transform: translateY(100%); transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); }
.btn-submit.sent .btn-success { transform: translateY(0); }

/* ==========================================================================
   9. FOOTER & MODALS
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-section { background-color: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--white); padding: 4rem 0 2rem; font-size: 1rem; overflow: visible !important; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.footer-locations-grid { display: contents; }
.footer-contact-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; padding: 2rem 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-bottom: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.contact-item {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important; /* Matches your address size */
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.contact-item a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-item a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* If you have SVGs in your contact bar, keep them subtle */
.contact-item svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}.contact-item svg { opacity: 0.6; }
.contact-item a { transition: 0.3s; text-decoration: none !important; color: inherit; }
@media (hover: hover) { .contact-item a:hover { color: var(--gold); } }
.contact-sep { width: 1px; height: 1.5rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.contact-socials { display: flex; gap: 1rem; }
.contact-socials a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); transition: 0.3s; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); width: 2.8rem; height: 2.8rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; }
@media (hover: hover) { .contact-socials a:hover { color: var(--white); border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); } }

.location-col a[href*="maps"], 
.location-col .navigate-link {
    font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important; /* Slightly smaller than the address for hierarchy */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.location-col a[href*="maps"]:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}/* Location columns — positioned for watermark */
.location-col { position: relative; }
.location-col:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -1.5rem;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 5%, rgba(197,160,89,0.35) 30%, rgba(197,160,89,0.35) 70%, transparent 95%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.loc-watermark { position: absolute; top: -0.8rem; right: 0; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 6.5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); pointer-events: none; line-height: 1; z-index: 0; }
.location-col h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; color: var(--white); font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; position: relative; padding-bottom: 0.8rem; z-index: 1; }
.location-col h3::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 2rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.location-col address {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important; /* Smaller, high-end look */
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
}.loc-coords { font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 0.8rem; z-index: 1; }

/* Location action buttons container */
.loc-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.map-pin, .share-pin { background: none; border: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 0; position: relative; z-index: 2; transition: color 0.3s ease; cursor: pointer; outline: none; }
.map-pin svg, .share-pin svg { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-apple); }
.share-pin .copied-feedback {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    color: var(--white);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.3s var(--ease-apple);
}
@keyframes fadeInUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@media (hover: hover) {
    .map-pin:hover, .share-pin:hover { color: var(--white); }
    .map-pin:hover svg, .share-pin:hover svg { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1); }
}
/* Inline WhatsApp QR next to Download Profile */
.qr-inline {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 0.3rem;
    margin-left: 0.4rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.qr-inline:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* Mobile: QR moves next to WhatsApp social icon */
.qr-mobile-whatsapp { display: none; }

.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); font-size: 0.9rem; padding-right: 6rem; }

.ac-modal { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 9999; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-bottom: 2rem; visibility: hidden; opacity: 0; transition: 0.3s; }
.ac-modal.active { visibility: visible; opacity: 1; }
.ac-modal-overlay { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px); transition: 0.3s; }
.ac-content-wrapper { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 92%; max-width: 380px; transform: translateY(100%); transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.ac-modal.active .ac-content-wrapper { transform: translateY(0); }
.ac-content { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border-radius: 1rem; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; }
.ac-header { padding: 1.2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.ac-header h3 { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #8E8E93; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.ac-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ac-btn { background: transparent; border: none; padding: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.25rem; color: #007AFF; font-weight: 500; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif; cursor: pointer; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); transition: background 0.2s; width: 100%; text-align: center; display: block; }
.ac-btn:active { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.ac-btn:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.ac-cancel { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98); border: none; padding: 1.25rem; border-radius: 1rem; font-size: 1.25rem; color: #007AFF; font-weight: 700; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s; margin-top: 0.5rem; width: 100%; text-align: center; display: block; }
.ac-cancel:active { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }

.brev-badge { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px); padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 3.5rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; transition: all 0.3s; }
.brev-badge span { 
    font-family: 'Moonhouse', 'Space Mono', monospace !important; 
    font-weight: normal !important; 
    color: var(--white); 
    margin-left: 0.4rem; 
    font-size: 0.95rem; 
    display: inline-block; 
    animation: neonPulse 3s infinite alternate; 
    text-transform: none; 
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
@media (hover: hover) { .brev-badge:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--gold); } }
@keyframes neonPulse { 
    0% { text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(255,255,255,0.5); } 
    100% { text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5); } 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TEAM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.team-showcase {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
}
.team-photo-wrap {
    position: relative; width: 100%; border-radius: 0.5rem; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.team-photo-wrap img { width: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.team-photo-overlay {
    position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 30%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(14,21,37,0.5), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.team-narrative { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 2rem; }
.team-narrative .section-narration { text-align: left; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; }
.team-tagline { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.team-tagline span { color: var(--gold); }
.team-divider { width: 50px; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; }
.team-highlights { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.2rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.team-highlight {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-sub); line-height: 1.6;
}
.team-highlight-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; min-width: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(197,160,89,0.08); color: var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 0.1rem;
}
.team-highlight strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }

/* ==========================================================================
   10. CEO INSIGHTS — CURTAIN-RAISE ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================================================== */
/*
 * DOM inside .ceo-curtain-scene:
 *   1. #ceo-insights  — sticky top:0, z:1 (background layer, never scrolls)
 *   2. #affiliations   — margin-top:-100vh, z:2 (covers CEO, scrolls up = curtain raise)
 *   3. .ceo-breathe    — transparent spacer (CEO visible through it)
 *   4. #inquiry        — z:2 (slides over sticky CEO = curtain close)
 */

.ceo-curtain-scene { position: relative; width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

/* --- CEO: sticky background, locked to viewport --- */
#ceo-insights {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    background: var(--navy-deep) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: calc(100% - 2.4rem) !important;
    max-width: 1600px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    border-radius: 2rem !important;
}
#ceo-insights::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, transparent 40%, rgba(14, 21, 37, 0.4) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
#ceo-insights::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 12%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 280px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* --- Affiliations: pulled UP 100vh to overlap the CEO --- */
#affiliations {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    margin-top: -100vh !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    background-color: var(--sand) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* --- Breathing spacer: transparent, CEO shows through --- */
.ceo-breathe {
    height: 140vh;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Inquiry: slides over CEO --- */
.ceo-curtain-scene #inquiry {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 -50px 100px rgba(14, 21, 37, 0.3), 0 -10px 40px rgba(14, 21, 37, 0.15);
    border-top-left-radius: 2rem;
    border-top-right-radius: 2rem;
}

/* ---- Lazy entrance animations ---- */
.insight-inner .insight-portrait,
.insight-inner .insight-topbar,
.insight-inner .insight-lang h3,
.insight-inner .insight-divider,
.insight-inner .insight-columns,
.insight-inner .insight-lang blockquote,
.insight-inner .insight-footer-row,
.insight-deco-quote {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(2.5rem);
    transition: opacity 0s, transform 0s;
}
.insight-sticky.revealed .insight-deco-quote { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); transition: opacity 1.4s var(--fluid-ease), transform 1.4s var(--fluid-ease); }
.insight-sticky.revealed .insight-portrait { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition: opacity 1s var(--fluid-ease), transform 1s var(--fluid-ease); transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.insight-sticky.revealed .insight-topbar { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition: opacity 0.9s var(--fluid-ease), transform 0.9s var(--fluid-ease); transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.insight-sticky.revealed .insight-lang h3 { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition: opacity 0.9s var(--fluid-ease), transform 0.9s var(--fluid-ease); transition-delay: 0.45s; }
.insight-sticky.revealed .insight-divider { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scaleX(1); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--fluid-ease), transform 0.8s var(--fluid-ease); transition-delay: 0.55s; }
.insight-sticky.revealed .insight-columns { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition: opacity 1s var(--fluid-ease), transform 1s var(--fluid-ease); transition-delay: 0.65s; }
.insight-sticky.revealed .insight-lang blockquote { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition: opacity 1s var(--fluid-ease), transform 1s var(--fluid-ease); transition-delay: 0.8s; }
.insight-sticky.revealed .insight-footer-row { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition: opacity 1s var(--fluid-ease), transform 1s var(--fluid-ease); transition-delay: 0.95s; }
.insight-inner .insight-deco-quote { transform: translateY(2rem) scale(0.8); }
.insight-inner .insight-divider { transform: translateY(1rem) scaleX(0); transform-origin: left center; }

/* --- Decorative Quote Mark --- */
.insight-deco-quote {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2rem;
    right: 6%;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 28rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.04);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    user-select: none;
}

/* --- Inner Grid Layout --- */
.insight-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    max-width: 1100px;
    width: 88%;
    align-items: start;
}

/* --- Portrait Column --- */
.insight-portrait {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}
.portrait-frame {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    border-radius: 0.8rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    position: relative;
}
.portrait-frame::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(14, 21, 37, 0.4) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.portrait-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.portrait-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}
.portrait-info strong {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
}
.portrait-info span {
    font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.portrait-sub-title {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.6rem !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
    letter-spacing: 2px !important;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}
.portrait-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.p-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.1rem;
}
.p-stat-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
}
.p-stat-label {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- Content Column --- */
.insight-content {
    position: relative;
}
.insight-topbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.insight-topbar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.insight-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
    border-radius: 100px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.insight-date {
    font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.lang-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 4.5rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
    border-radius: 100px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-apple);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: lang-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* Shimmer sweep across the button */
.lang-toggle::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2) 50%, transparent 100%);
    animation: lang-shimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}
/* Soft outer ring pulse */
.lang-toggle::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0);
    animation: lang-ring-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes lang-pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(197, 160, 89, 0), 0 0 6px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.05); border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12), 0 0 24px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2); border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.6); }
}
@keyframes lang-shimmer {
    0%, 100% { left: -100%; opacity: 0; }
    10%      { opacity: 1; }
    45%      { left: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes lang-ring-pulse {
    0%, 100% { border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0); transform: scale(1); }
    50%      { border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35); transform: scale(1.12); }
}
.lang-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    animation: none;
}
.lang-toggle:hover::before,
.lang-toggle:hover::after {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 0;
}

/* --- Language Layers --- */
.insight-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.insight-lang {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(0.8rem);
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-apple), transform 0.5s var(--ease-apple);
}
.insight-lang.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.insight-lang[data-lang="ar"] {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    text-align: right;
}

/* --- Typography --- */
.insight-lang h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}
.insight-lang[data-lang="ar"] h3 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    letter-spacing: 0;
}
.insight-divider {
    width: 3rem;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin: 1.2rem 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.insight-lang[data-lang="ar"] .insight-divider {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 0;
}

/* Before/After Columns */
.insight-columns {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.insight-col {
    position: relative;
}
.col-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.col-label-after {
    color: var(--gold);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
}
.insight-col p {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: justify;
}
.insight-lang[data-lang="ar"] .insight-col p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    text-align: right;
}

/* Blockquote */
.insight-lang blockquote {
    position: relative;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 1.2rem 0;
    padding: 1rem 1.3rem;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.05);
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
    border-radius: 0 0.6rem 0.6rem 0;
}
.insight-lang[data-lang="ar"] blockquote {
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: 3px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
    border-radius: 0.6rem 0 0 0.6rem;
}

/* Footer Row */
.insight-footer-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.insight-impact {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex: 1;
}
.insight-impact svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}
.insight-impact span {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.insight-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 100px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-apple);
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.insight-cta svg { color: var(--navy-deep); }
@media (hover: hover) {
    .insight-cta:hover {
        background: var(--white);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   11. MOBILE OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    body { width: 100%; overscroll-behavior-x: none; }
    section, footer, #legacy { margin: 0 !important; border-radius: 0 !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); box-sizing: border-box; }
    .container { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; padding: 0 1.5rem !important; box-sizing: border-box; }
    .section-padding { padding: 4rem 0; } 
    .section-padding.tight-padding { padding: 3rem 0; }
    .head-stylized { margin-bottom: 2rem !important; text-align: left; }
    .head-stylized h2 { font-size: 2.5rem; line-height: 1.1; }
    .head-accent { margin: 0 0 1rem 0; width: 3rem; }
    
    header { top: 0; }
    .nav-container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; border-radius: 0; padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem; border: none; background: transparent; backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; box-shadow: none; overflow: visible; }
    .desktop-nav { display: none !important; } 
    
    .burger { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important; backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3); border-radius: 50%; width: 3.2rem; height: 3.2rem; display: flex !important; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 0; right: 1.2rem; top: 1.2rem; position: fixed !important; z-index: 9999 !important; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); }
    .burger span { background: var(--gold) !important; width: 1.4rem; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; transition: 0.4s var(--ease-apple); }

    /* --- Logo — mobile --- */
    .logo { margin-right: 0; }
    .logo img { height: 2.6rem; }

    /* --- Hero split — mobile --- */
    .hero { padding-top: 6.5rem; padding-bottom: 1.5rem; justify-content: flex-start; overflow: hidden; height: auto; }

    .hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; width: 92%; }

    .hero-audit-art { display: none; }
    .hero-ticker { display: none; }

    .hero-front { gap: 1.4rem; }

    .hero-micro-tag { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
    .hero-micro-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; }

    .brand-arc { font-size: clamp(4rem, 22vw, 6.5rem); -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--navy); letter-spacing: -3px; }
    .brand-associates { font-size: clamp(2rem, 11vw, 3.5rem); letter-spacing: -1px; }

    .hero-editorial-desc { font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 100%; line-height: 1.65; }

    .hero-right { gap: 1.2rem; }
    .hero-carousel { border-radius: 1rem; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; flex: none; }
    .carousel-caption { padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem 1rem; right: 0; }
    .carousel-caption span { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .carousel-vnav { right: 0.6rem; gap: 0.4rem; }
    .vnav-num { font-size: 0.5rem; }
    .vnav-bar { height: 1.2rem; }
    .carousel-counter { bottom: 0.6rem; right: 0.6rem; }
    .counter-current { font-size: 0.8rem; }

    .hero-cta-row { justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; }
    .arc-hero-cta { font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem; }
    .arc-hero-secondary { font-size: 0.85rem; }

    /* Legacy mobile rules for old grid classes — orphaned, no-op */
    .arc-region-group { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }
    .stat-item { width: 46%; }
    .arc-cta-group { order: 6; justify-content: center; margin: 0.5rem 0 0; gap: 1rem; }
    .video-badge { padding: 0.4rem 1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; white-space: nowrap; bottom: 1rem; left: 1rem; }
    .v-role { margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0.5rem; padding-left: 0.5rem; border-left: 1px solid rgba(27,38,79,0.2); }

    /* Footer QR mobile */

    .trajectory-section { overflow: visible; padding-bottom: 2rem; }
    .sticky-layout-grid { display: block; }
    .sticky-header-col { position: relative; top: 0; margin-bottom: 2rem; height: auto; }
    .scrolling-cards-col { padding: 0; gap: 0; }
    .pulley-card { padding: 2rem; border-radius: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
    .pulley-card:nth-child(1) { top: 120px; }
    .pulley-card:nth-child(2) { top: 140px; }
    .pulley-card:nth-child(3) { top: 160px; }
    .pulley-card:nth-child(4) { top: 180px; }
    .pulley-card:nth-child(5) { top: 200px; }
    
    .pc-date { font-size: 3rem; top: 1rem; right: 1rem; opacity: 0.45; color: var(--white); z-index: 1; }
    .pc-content h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }

    .accordion-container { height: auto; max-height: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
    .acc-card { flex: none; max-height: 80px; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.8s var(--hydraulic-ease), padding 0.5s; padding: 1.5rem; display: block; }
    .acc-card.active { flex: none; max-height: 600px; }
    
    .acc-spine { display: flex; flex-direction: row; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: center; padding: 0; gap: 1.5rem; width: 100%; opacity: 1 !important; height: 100%; position: relative; }
    .acc-spine::after { content: '+'; position: absolute; right: 0.5rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--gold); font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1; animation: pulsePlus 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
    @keyframes pulsePlus { 0% { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.5; } 50% { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.2); opacity: 1; } 100% { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.5; } }

    .spine-num { font-size: 2rem; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(27,38,79,0.2); }
    .spine-title { writing-mode: horizontal-tb; transform: none; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #ffffff; margin: 0; letter-spacing: 1px; }
    
    .acc-card.active .acc-spine { opacity: 0 !important; pointer-events: none; position: absolute; }
    .acc-content { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); margin-top: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s 0.3s; }
    .acc-card.active .acc-content { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .acc-header-block { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .ah-num { font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; }
    .ah-title { margin: 0; font-size: 1.4rem; }

    .marquee-wrapper { width: 100%; padding-bottom: 1rem; mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent); touch-action: pan-y pan-x; }
    .marquee-row { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .aff-card { width: 12rem; height: 7rem; padding: 1.5rem; }

    .team-showcase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .team-photo-wrap img { width: 100%; }
    .team-tagline { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .team-narrative .section-narration { font-size: 1rem; }

    #inquiry { overflow: visible !important; }
    .form-wrapper { width: 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; margin: 0; padding: 0; box-shadow: none; overflow: visible !important; }
    
    .form-tabs { gap: 0; flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow: hidden; justify-content: space-between; width: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); padding-bottom: 0; }
    .f-tab { padding: 0.8rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem; flex: 1; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: -0.2px; }
    
    .form-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; margin-bottom: 0; position: relative; z-index: 10; transition: z-index 0.2s;}
    .form-row:nth-of-type(1) { z-index: 10; }
    .form-row:nth-of-type(2) { z-index: 30; } 
    .form-row:nth-of-type(3) { z-index: 20; }
    
    .input-group { margin-bottom: 2.8rem; width: 100%; position: relative; }
    .input-group input { padding: 0.6rem 0; font-size: 1rem; }
    
    .select-options { top: auto !important; bottom: calc(100% + 10px) !important; border-radius: 1rem; box-shadow: 0 -15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15) !important; transform-origin: bottom center !important; transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.98) !important; background-color: #ffffff !important; z-index: 100000 !important; overflow: hidden !important; scrollbar-width: none; }
    .select-options::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
    
    .custom-select.open .select-options { padding: 0.5rem 0 !important; transform: translateY(0) scale(1) !important; opacity: 1 !important; max-height: 40rem !important; }
    .option { background-color: #ffffff !important; padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem !important; font-size: 0.95rem !important; } 
    
    .career-split { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.2rem; }
    .career-cv .cv-drop-styled { min-height: auto; padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem; }
    .btn-submit { width: 100%; padding: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; }

    /* CEO Insights — Mobile: disable curtain, normal flow */
    .ceo-curtain-scene { display: contents; } /* unwrap scene on mobile */
    #ceo-insights { position: relative !important; height: auto !important; padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem !important; border-radius: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; }
    #ceo-insights::before, #ceo-insights::after { display: none; }
    #affiliations { margin-top: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 0 !important; border-radius: 0 !important; box-shadow: none !important; }
    .ceo-breathe { display: none; }
    .ceo-curtain-scene #inquiry { box-shadow: none; margin-top: 0 !important; border-radius: 0 !important; }
    .insight-inner .insight-portrait,
    .insight-inner .insight-topbar,
    .insight-inner .insight-lang h3,
    .insight-inner .insight-divider,
    .insight-inner .insight-columns,
    .insight-inner .insight-lang blockquote,
    .insight-inner .insight-footer-row,
    .insight-deco-quote { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
    .insight-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; width: 95%; }
    .insight-portrait { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .portrait-frame { width: 80px; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .portrait-info { flex: 1; }
    .portrait-stats { flex-direction: row; gap: 1.2rem; width: 100%; padding-top: 0.8rem; }
    .p-stat { align-items: center; flex: 1; }
    .p-stat-num { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .p-stat-label { font-size: 0.6rem; text-align: center; }
    .insight-deco-quote { display: none; }
    .insight-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; }
    .insight-lang h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .insight-lang blockquote { font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 1rem; }
    .insight-footer-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
    .insight-cta { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

    .footer-section { padding: 3rem 0 2rem !important; overflow: visible !important; }
    .footer-grid { display: block; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
    
    .footer-locations-grid { display: block; position: relative; height: 400px; perspective: 1000px; overflow: visible; touch-action: pan-y; }
    .location-col:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
    
    .location-col { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); backdrop-filter: blur(15px); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 1rem; padding: 2rem; transition: transform 1.2s var(--hydraulic-ease), opacity 1s ease; display: flex; flex-direction: column; pointer-events: none; }
    .location-col.loc-active { z-index: 10; transform: translateX(0) scale(1) translateZ(0); opacity: 1; border-color: var(--gold); pointer-events: auto; }
    .location-col.loc-next { z-index: 5; transform: translateX(45%) scale(0.85) translateZ(-50px) rotateY(-5deg); opacity: 0.6; }
    .location-col.loc-prev { z-index: 4; transform: translateX(-45%) scale(0.85) translateZ(-50px) rotateY(5deg); opacity: 0.6; }
    
    .footer-contact-bar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem 1rem; border: none; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; position: relative; }
    .contact-item { font-size: 0.8rem; width: 100%; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; }
    .contact-item svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .contact-item:nth-child(odd) { position: relative; }
    .contact-item:nth-child(odd)::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -0.5rem; top: 15%; height: 70%; width: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--gold), transparent); opacity: 0.6; }
    
    .contact-sep { display: none; }
    .contact-socials { grid-column: span 2; justify-content: flex-start; margin: 1rem auto 0 auto; display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; width: 100%; align-items: center; }
    .qr-inline { display: none; }
    .qr-mobile-whatsapp { display: block; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 0.25rem; opacity: 0.7; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column-reverse; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.5rem; padding: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. DESKTOP REFINEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 969px) {
    /* Desktop refinements — ticker removed */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. UNIFIED GDPR COOKIE BANNER
   ========================================================================== */

/* Base Desktop Rules */
.cookie-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, 150%);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 45rem;
    background: rgba(14, 21, 37, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    z-index: 100000;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.cookie-banner.show {
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Keep your existing title exactly as is */
.cookie-title {
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Target only the description text inside the content block */
.cookie-content p, 
.cookie-description {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important; /* Elegant off-white */
    
    /* Justification */
    text-align: justify !important;
    text-justify: inter-word !important;
    hyphens: auto !important;
    -webkit-hyphens: auto !important;
    
    margin: 0;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Ensure the wrapper doesn't force colors */
.cookie-content {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
}

.cookie-title {
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.cookie-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
}

.cookie-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0; 
}

.btn-cookie-primary, .btn-cookie-secondary {
    border: none;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-cookie-primary {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-cookie-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

@media (hover: hover) {
    .btn-cookie-primary:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); }
    .btn-cookie-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
}

/* Strict Mobile Rules */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .cookie-banner {
        left: 4% !important;
        right: 4% !important;
        width: 92% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        bottom: 2rem !important; 
        transform: translateY(150%) !important; 
        flex-direction: column !important; 
        align-items: stretch !important; 
        padding: 1.5rem !important;
        border-radius: 1.2rem !important;
        gap: 1.2rem !important;
    }
    
    .cookie-banner.show {
        transform: translateY(0) !important;
        opacity: 1 !important; 
    }

    .cookie-content {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .cookie-title {
        white-space: normal !important;
    }

    .cookie-actions {
        width: 100% !important;
        flex-direction: column !important; 
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 0.8rem !important;
    }

    .btn-cookie-primary, .btn-cookie-secondary {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 1rem !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important; 
    }
}