/* ==========================================================================
   vikrantchattha.space — Velocity Warm Ember & Dark Obsidian Template
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Masterpiece Obsidian Base & Glass Cards */
  --bg-obsidian: #050608;
  --bg-card: rgba(14, 16, 22, 0.75);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(22, 26, 36, 0.92);
  --bg-modal: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.98);

  /* Signature Radiant Warm Ember Glowing Palette */
  --ember-primary: #FF5E00;
  --ember-bright: #FF7700;
  --ember-light: #FFA04D;
  --ember-glow: rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.5);
  --ember-glow-soft: rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.18);
  --ember-border: rgba(255, 100, 20, 0.28);

  /* Razor-Sharp Typography Colors */
  --text-pure: #FFFFFF;
  --text-body: #D8D8E6;
  --text-silver: #A8A8BC;
  --text-muted: #6C6C80;
  --text-dim: #3E3E50;

  /* Precision Borders & Hairlines */
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-bright: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);

  /* Fonts */
  --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Space Grotesk', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* Unified Motion System Tokens (Harmonized Speed & Pace) */
  --motion-duration-primary: 0.85s;
  --motion-duration-fast: 0.52s;
  --motion-duration-ambient: 3.5s;
  --motion-ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1.25, 0.36, 1);
  --motion-ease-glide: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --motion-stagger-step: 90ms;

  /* Legacy Easings */
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1.25, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Base Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

html {
  background-color: var(--bg-obsidian);
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--bg-obsidian);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  position: relative;
}

::selection {
  background-color: var(--ember-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Minimal Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-obsidian);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--ember-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Full-Screen 3D Background Canvas (840-Frame Scroll Engine)
   ========================================================================== */
.canvas-viewport {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.canvas-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(5, 6, 8, 0.22) 0%, rgba(5, 6, 8, 0.75) 65%, #050608 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.canvas-warm-glow-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 15%, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 65%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 85%, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Synchronized Scroll Cascade Animations (Every Text & Box From Midpoint)
   ========================================================================== */
.sync-reveal,
.reveal-item {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  filter: blur(0);
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: transform var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
              opacity var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
              filter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--stagger-idx, var(--item-idx, 0)) * var(--motion-stagger-step));
}

body.js-loaded .sync-reveal:not(.is-in-view),
body.js-loaded .reveal-item:not(.is-revealed) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.91) translateY(24px);
  filter: blur(7px);
}

.sync-reveal.is-in-view,
.reveal-item.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0) !important;
  filter: blur(0) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DESKTOP TRIAD GENESIS: LEFT & RIGHT SPLIT OUTWARD FROM CENTER
   (Applies to Process Triad, Engagement Hub & Venture Hub)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  body.js-loaded .process-card.outward-center:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .engagement-card.outward-center:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .venture-card.outward-center:not(.is-in-view) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.86) translateY(22px);
    filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  body.js-loaded .process-card.outward-left:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .engagement-card.outward-left:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .venture-card.outward-left:not(.is-in-view) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(104%, 0, 0) scale(0.75);
    filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  body.js-loaded .process-card.outward-right:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .engagement-card.outward-right:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .venture-card.outward-right:not(.is-in-view) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(-104%, 0, 0) scale(0.75);
    filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .process-card.outward-center.is-in-view,
  .engagement-card.outward-center.is-in-view,
  .venture-card.outward-center.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) !important;
    filter: blur(0px) !important;
    transition: transform 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0ms,
                opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0ms,
                filter 0.75s ease 0ms !important;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .process-card.outward-left.is-in-view,
  .engagement-card.outward-left.is-in-view,
  .venture-card.outward-left.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) !important;
    filter: blur(0px) !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transition: transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 120ms,
                opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 120ms,
                filter 0.85s ease 120ms !important;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .process-card.outward-right.is-in-view,
  .engagement-card.outward-right.is-in-view,
  .venture-card.outward-right.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) !important;
    filter: blur(0px) !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transition: transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 120ms,
                opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 120ms,
                filter 0.85s ease 120ms !important;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     HEXAD 6-BOX GENESIS: 4 CORNERS SPLIT OUTWARD FROM THE 2 CENTER BOXES
     (Applies to Section 06 Technical Matrix & Section 07 Licenses Vault)
     ========================================================================== */
  body.js-loaded .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-center:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .license-box.midpoint-top-center:not(.is-in-view) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.86) translateY(20px);
    filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  body.js-loaded .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-center:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .license-box.midpoint-bottom-center:not(.is-in-view) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.86) translateY(-20px);
    filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  body.js-loaded .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-left:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .license-box.midpoint-top-left:not(.is-in-view) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(104%, 20px, 0) scale(0.75);
    filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  body.js-loaded .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-right:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .license-box.midpoint-top-right:not(.is-in-view) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(-104%, 20px, 0) scale(0.75);
    filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  body.js-loaded .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-left:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .license-box.midpoint-bottom-left:not(.is-in-view) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(104%, -20px, 0) scale(0.75);
    filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  body.js-loaded .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-right:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .license-box.midpoint-bottom-right:not(.is-in-view) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(-104%, -20px, 0) scale(0.75);
    filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-center.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-center.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-top-center.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-center.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) !important;
    filter: blur(0px) !important;
    transition: transform 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0ms,
                opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0ms,
                filter 0.75s ease 0ms !important;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-left.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-right.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-left.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-right.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-top-left.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-top-right.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-left.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-right.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) !important;
    filter: blur(0px) !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transition: transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 120ms,
                opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 120ms,
                filter 0.85s ease 120ms !important;
    z-index: 1;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header: Floating Capsule Navigation Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.velocity-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-capsule {
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 15px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.05);
  transform-origin: center center;
  animation: capsuleExpandFromCenter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-glide) forwards;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1.25, 0.36, 1),
              opacity 0.6s ease,
              filter 0.6s ease,
              background 0.3s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease,
              box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Ecstatic Header Vanish State when Section 02 Spotlight Appears
   ========================================================================== */
.velocity-header.header-vanished {
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.velocity-header.header-vanished .nav-capsule {
  transform: translateY(-42px) scaleX(0.1) scaleY(0.6) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  filter: blur(16px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(255, 94, 0, 0) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.velocity-header.header-vanished .nav-link,
.velocity-header.header-vanished .nav-secondary-btn {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: scale(0.5) translateY(-4px) !important;
  filter: blur(8px) !important;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}

@keyframes capsuleExpandFromCenter {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-14px) scaleX(0.08) scaleY(0.7);
    filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(255, 94, 0, 0);
  }
  28% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scaleX(0.22) scaleY(1);
    filter: blur(6px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.45);
  }
  78% {
    transform: translateY(0) scaleX(1.02) scaleY(1);
    filter: blur(0px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scaleX(1) scaleY(1);
    filter: blur(0px);
  }
}

.nav-capsule:hover {
  background: rgba(14, 16, 22, 0.45);
  border-color: var(--ember-border);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.15);
}

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

.nav-link {
  color: var(--text-silver);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: navButtonPop var(--motion-duration-fast) var(--motion-ease-spring) forwards;
  transition: color 0.22s var(--ease-spring);
}

/* Center-to-Sideways Stagger on Button Reveal (Harmonized Cadence) */
.nav-links-cluster .nav-link:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.42s; }
.nav-links-cluster .nav-link:nth-child(3),
.nav-links-cluster .nav-link:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.48s; }
.nav-links-cluster .nav-link:nth-child(2),
.nav-links-cluster .nav-link:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.54s; }
.nav-links-cluster .nav-link:nth-child(1),
.nav-links-cluster .nav-link:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.60s; }

.nav-secondary-btn {
  color: var(--text-silver);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: navButtonPop var(--motion-duration-fast) var(--motion-ease-spring) forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.62s;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

@keyframes navButtonPop {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.65) translateY(4px);
    filter: blur(4px);
  }
  65% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-1px);
    filter: blur(0px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0px);
  }
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ember-primary);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

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

.nav-secondary-btn:hover {
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATED BUTTONS (Ember Glow, Shimmer Sweep, Spring Physics)
   ========================================================================== */
.ember-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6600 0%, #E64A00 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.48rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--ember-glow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  animation: emberAuraPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: all 0.28s var(--ease-spring);
}

@keyframes emberAuraPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.8), 0 0 12px rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.9), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  }
}

/* Shimmer Light Sweep on Buttons */
.ember-pill-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  border-radius: 999px;
  animation: buttonShimmer 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes buttonShimmer {
  0% { left: -100%; }
  25%, 100% { left: 100%; }
}

@keyframes rippleEffect {
  0% { transform: scale(0); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.5); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEVICE-SPECIFIC ANIMATIONS: MOBILE TOUCH PHYSICS VS DESKTOP MOUSE PHYSICS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Touch Devices: Clean interaction without sticky hover states */
@media (hover: none) {
  .tilt-card:hover,
  .process-card:hover,
  .matrix-spec-card:hover,
  .license-box:hover,
  .engagement-card:hover,
  .bento-card:hover,
  .venture-card:hover {
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile Tactile Card Touch Compression & Elastic Spring Rebound */
html.is-mobile-device .tilt-card,
html.is-mobile-device .process-card,
html.is-mobile-device .matrix-spec-card,
html.is-mobile-device .license-box,
html.is-mobile-device .engagement-card,
html.is-mobile-device .bento-card,
html.is-mobile-device .faq-item {
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--motion-ease-spring),
              border-color 0.25s ease,
              box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

html.is-mobile-device .mobile-tap-active {
  transform: scale(0.965) translateY(2.5px) !important;
  border-color: var(--ember-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.65), 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) !important;
}

html.is-mobile-device .mobile-tap-rebound {
  animation: mobileCardRebound 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes mobileCardRebound {
  0% { transform: scale(0.965) translateY(2.5px); }
  55% { transform: scale(1.025) translateY(-3px); }
  100% { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

/* Desktop Only: Mouse Cursor Proximity Shimmers & 3D Lighting */
html.is-desktop-device .tilt-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 35px var(--ember-glow-soft);
}

.ember-pill-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7700 0%, #FF5500 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.ember-pill-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

.ember-pill-btn.hero-main-btn {
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.glass-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
}

.glass-pill-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.glass-pill-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Page Body Container
   ========================================================================== */
.page-body-container {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 8rem 2rem 5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.section-container,
.hero-section {
  margin-bottom: 9rem;
  position: relative;
  transform-origin: center center;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.mini-pill-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--ember-border);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  animation: badgeGlowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes badgeGlowPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.15); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.45); border-color: rgba(255, 120, 30, 0.5); }
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #E6E6F2 65%, #A6A6BC 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.55)) drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(255, 120, 30, 0.28));
}

.section-subtext {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Universal Radiant Neon-Light Typography System (Desktop, Laptop & Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-headline {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.65)) drop-shadow(0 0 28px rgba(255, 120, 30, 0.35));
}

.about-headline,
.cta-big-heading {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.55)) drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(255, 120, 30, 0.28));
}

.bento-title,
.process-step-title,
.m-card-title,
.lic-title,
.eng-title,
.venture-title,
.faq-question,
.c-title,
.footer-brand-text,
.brand-name {
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.45);
}

.mini-pill-badge,
.tag-highlight,
.spec-val,
.m-stat-val,
.city-tag,
.eng-badge,
.venture-badge,
.stat-number,
.m-idx-tag,
.dot-label,
.modal-badge {
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.75), 0 0 18px rgba(255, 120, 30, 0.4);
}

.hero-subtitle,
.section-subtext,
.about-p,
.bento-p,
.process-step-desc,
.m-card-desc,
.lic-desc,
.eng-desc,
.venture-desc,
.faq-answer p,
.footer-motto {
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), 0 0 16px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.16);
}

.nav-link,
.nav-primary-btn,
.nav-secondary-btn,
.ember-pill-btn,
.glass-pill-btn,
.footer-cta-btn {
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), 0 0 14px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION: Warm Ember Horizon Glow & Animated Typography
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 0 5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 8rem;
}

.hero-tag-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(20, 22, 28, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-tag-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--ember-border);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.2);
}

.tag-highlight {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  animation: textPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes textPulse {
  0% { color: #FF5E00; text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.3); }
  100% { color: #FFAA55; text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.8); }
}

.tag-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.tag-arrow {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-tag-pill:hover .tag-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Animated Kinetic Headline with Shimmer Gradient */
.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 7.5vw, 5.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFFFF 40%, #FFAA55 70%, #FF5E00 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: textShimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes textShimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-subtitle strong { color: #FFFFFF; }

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* Warm Ember Horizon Glow Breathing Wave */
.ember-horizon-glow-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  height: 240px;
  position: relative;
  margin: 1rem 0 3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ember-glow-arc {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.65) 0%, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.25) 45%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(45px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: horizonBreathe 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes horizonBreathe {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.85; filter: blur(45px); }
  50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12); opacity: 1; filter: blur(55px); }
}

.ember-glow-beam {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 75%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #FF9433 30%, #FFFFFF 50%, #FF9433 70%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px #FF7700, 0 0 50px #FF5E00;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: beamPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes beamPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.8; box-shadow: 0 0 25px #FF7700, 0 0 50px #FF5E00; }
  50% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 40px #FFAA55, 0 0 75px #FF5E00; }
}

/* Floating Hero Portrait Capsule */
.hero-floating-portrait-capsule {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(14, 16, 22, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--ember-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem 0.5rem 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px var(--ember-glow-soft);
  animation: floatCapsule 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

@keyframes floatCapsule {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}

.hero-floating-portrait-capsule:hover {
  border-color: var(--ember-primary);
  transform: translateY(-9px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 40px var(--ember-glow);
}

.portrait-thumb-ring {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ember-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--ember-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #000000;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-floating-portrait-capsule:hover .portrait-thumb-ring {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

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

.portrait-caption-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
}

.p-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.p-role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
}

/* Trusted Toolchain Bar */
.trusted-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.trusted-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.toolchain-logos-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.tech-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Midpoint Center-Outward Radiating Animation for Tech Toolchain Items
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .tech-item {
    transition: transform var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                opacity var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                filter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                color 0.25s ease;
  }

  /* Center Item (Docker & K8s) */
  .tech-item.tech-outward-center {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    filter: blur(6px);
    transition-delay: 0ms;
  }

  /* Near-Left (Node & FastAPI): from center rightwards */
  .tech-item.tech-outward-near-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(calc(100% + 2.25rem), 0, 0) scale(0.85);
    filter: blur(8px);
    transition-delay: 90ms;
  }

  /* Near-Right (ISO 27001): from center leftwards */
  .tech-item.tech-outward-near-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(calc(-100% - 2.25rem), 0, 0) scale(0.85);
    filter: blur(8px);
    transition-delay: 90ms;
  }

  /* Far-Left (React & Next.js): from center far rightwards */
  .tech-item.tech-outward-far-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(calc(200% + 4.5rem), 0, 0) scale(0.8);
    filter: blur(10px);
    transition-delay: 180ms;
  }

  /* Far-Right (Wireshark SOC): from center far leftwards */
  .tech-item.tech-outward-far-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(calc(-200% - 4.5rem), 0, 0) scale(0.8);
    filter: blur(10px);
    transition-delay: 180ms;
  }

  .tech-item.tech-outward-center.is-in-view,
  .tech-item.tech-outward-near-left.is-in-view,
  .tech-item.tech-outward-near-right.is-in-view,
  .tech-item.tech-outward-far-left.is-in-view,
  .tech-item.tech-outward-far-right.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tech-item.tech-outward-center,
  .tech-item.tech-outward-near-left,
  .tech-item.tech-outward-near-right,
  .tech-item.tech-outward-far-left,
  .tech-item.tech-outward-far-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.96);
    filter: blur(4px);
    transition: transform var(--motion-duration-fast) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                opacity var(--motion-duration-fast) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                filter var(--motion-duration-fast) var(--motion-ease-spring);
  }

  .tech-item.tech-outward-center.is-in-view,
  .tech-item.tech-outward-near-left.is-in-view,
  .tech-item.tech-outward-near-right.is-in-view,
  .tech-item.tech-outward-far-left.is-in-view,
  .tech-item.tech-outward-far-right.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.tech-item:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.tech-item i {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.tech-item:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 02: ABOUT / SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.about-spotlight-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.about-spotlight-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ember-border);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 75px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 35px var(--ember-glow-soft);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-portrait-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.about-glow-halo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Kinetic Stomp Effect State */
.stomp-wrapper:not(.is-in-view) .stomp-photo-frame {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: perspective(1000px) translate3d(0, -80px, 200px) scale(1.48) rotate(-4deg);
  filter: blur(16px);
}

.stomp-wrapper.is-in-view .stomp-photo-frame {
  animation: stompSlam var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring) forwards,
             rimFlash var(--motion-duration-primary) ease forwards;
}

.stomp-wrapper:not(.is-in-view) .stomp-halo {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.3);
}

.stomp-wrapper.is-in-view .stomp-halo {
  animation: stompShockwave var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring) forwards,
             haloPulse var(--motion-duration-ambient) ease-in-out infinite alternate var(--motion-duration-primary);
}

@keyframes stompSlam {
  0% {
    transform: perspective(1000px) translate3d(0, -80px, 200px) scale(1.48) rotate(-4deg);
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(16px);
  }
  52% {
    transform: perspective(1000px) translate3d(0, 12px, 0) scale(0.96) rotate(1.2deg);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0px);
  }
  72% {
    transform: perspective(1000px) translate3d(0, -6px, 0) scale(1.03) rotate(-0.5deg);
  }
  88% {
    transform: perspective(1000px) translate3d(0, 2px, 0) scale(0.995) rotate(0.15deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: perspective(1000px) translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0px);
  }
}

@keyframes stompShockwave {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.3);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.25;
  }
  54% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(25px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
    opacity: 0.85;
    filter: blur(40px);
  }
}

@keyframes rimFlash {
  0%, 50% {
    border-color: var(--ember-border);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  }
  54% {
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px #FF7700, 0 0 90px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.95), 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  }
  100% {
    border-color: var(--ember-border);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 30px var(--ember-glow-soft);
  }
}

@keyframes haloPulse {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
}

.about-photo-frame {
  width: 280px;
  height: 350px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ember-border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 30px var(--ember-glow-soft);
  background: #000000;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter, box-shadow;
}

.about-spotlight-card:hover .about-photo-frame {
  border-color: var(--ember-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 40px var(--ember-glow);
}

.about-full-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: contrast(1.1) brightness(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}

.about-portrait-wrapper:hover .about-full-photo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.photo-gradient-fade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 70%, rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.8) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.about-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-sub-p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-specs-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.about-spec-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.about-spec-cell:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.s-k { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--ember-primary); text-transform: uppercase; }
.s-v { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 600; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 03: BENTO QUAD GRID (Why Clients Stick With Us)
   ========================================================================== */
.bento-quad-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.bento-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  min-height: 260px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.bento-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--ember-border);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 35px var(--ember-glow-soft);
}

.bento-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(30px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-card-glow {
  transform: scale(1.35);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.bento-card-glow.top-left { top: -20px; left: -20px; }
.bento-card-glow.top-right { top: -20px; right: -20px; }
.bento-card-glow.bottom-left { bottom: -20px; left: -20px; }
.bento-card-glow.bottom-right { bottom: -20px; right: -20px; }

.bento-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.bento-p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.bento-p strong { color: #FFFFFF; }

.bento-graphic-box {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Floating Icon Nodes */
.ember-node-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.25) 0%, rgba(18, 20, 26, 0.9) 70%);
  border: 1px solid var(--ember-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--ember-glow-soft);
  animation: floatNode 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

@keyframes floatNode {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(3deg); }
}

.bento-card:hover .ember-node-circle {
  border-color: var(--ember-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--ember-glow);
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-4px);
}

.ember-node-circle i { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.bento-metric-highlight {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.metric-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FF9433 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 04: PROCESS TRIAD (Fast, Clear, Done)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-triad-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.process-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.process-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--ember-border);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 25px var(--ember-glow-soft);
}

.process-card-visual {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.process-icon-circle {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  animation: floatNode 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.process-icon-circle.ember {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.3) 0%, rgba(18, 20, 26, 0.9) 70%);
  border-color: var(--ember-border);
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--ember-glow-soft);
}

.process-card:hover .process-icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  border-color: var(--ember-primary);
}

.process-icon-circle i { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

.process-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.process-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 05: FLAGSHIP WORK (The G Town — thegtown.in)
   ========================================================================== */
.flagship-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.flagship-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.flagship-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ember-link {
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ember-link:hover {
  color: #FFAA55;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.5);
}

.ember-glow-link {
  color: var(--ember-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.5);
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.45);
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
}

.ember-glow-link:hover {
  color: #FFAA55;
  text-decoration-color: var(--ember-primary);
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.95), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Glowing Device Frame Mockup */
.glowing-device-mockup {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--ember-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 40px var(--ember-glow-soft);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.glowing-device-mockup:hover {
  border-color: var(--ember-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 50px var(--ember-glow);
}

.mockup-header-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.9);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.mockup-dots { display: flex; gap: 0.35rem; }
.m-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--text-dim); }

.mockup-url {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
}

.mockup-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00FF88;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.mockup-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00FF88;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00FF88;
  animation: liveDotPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes liveDotPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.75; box-shadow: 0 0 14px #00FF88; }
}

.mockup-screen-body {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.15) 0%, rgba(14, 16, 22, 0.95) 75%);
}

.mockup-preview-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mockup-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mockup-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  margin: 0.25rem 0 1.75rem;
}

.mockup-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.m-metric-box { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.m-k { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.m-v { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #FFFFFF; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 06: COMMAND MATRIX (6 Technical Disciplines)
   ========================================================================== */
.matrix-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.matrix-spec-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.matrix-spec-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--ember-border);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 25px var(--ember-glow-soft);
}

.m-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--ember-border);
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  animation: floatNode 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.matrix-spec-card:hover .m-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  border-color: var(--ember-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--ember-glow);
}

.m-card-icon i { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.m-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.m-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.m-card-stack {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 07: CREDENTIAL VAULT (40+ Verified Licenses)
   ========================================================================== */
.licenses-triad-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.license-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
  transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1.28, 0.36, 1),
              opacity 0.75s ease,
              filter 0.75s ease,
              background 0.35s ease,
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.license-box:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--ember-border);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 25px var(--ember-glow-soft);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Radial Midpoint Bloom Animation (Matrix Cards & Licenses Vault)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .licenses-triad-grid,
  .matrix-cards-grid {
    position: relative;
    perspective: 1200px;
  }

  .matrix-spec-card,
  .license-box {
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
    transition: transform var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                opacity var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                filter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                background 0.35s ease,
                border-color 0.35s ease,
                box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  }

  /* Top-Left: bursts from center midpoint down-right */
  .license-box.midpoint-top-left,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(calc(100% + 1.5rem), calc(50% + 0.75rem), 0) scale(0.75);
    filter: blur(10px);
    transition-delay: 100ms;
  }

  /* Top-Center: bursts from center midpoint straight down */
  .license-box.midpoint-top-center,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-center {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, calc(50% + 0.75rem), 0) scale(0.78);
    filter: blur(8px);
    transition-delay: 0ms;
  }

  /* Top-Right: bursts from center midpoint down-left */
  .license-box.midpoint-top-right,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(calc(-100% - 1.5rem), calc(50% + 0.75rem), 0) scale(0.75);
    filter: blur(10px);
    transition-delay: 100ms;
  }

  /* Bottom-Left: bursts from center midpoint up-right */
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-left,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(calc(100% + 1.5rem), calc(-50% - 0.75rem), 0) scale(0.75);
    filter: blur(10px);
    transition-delay: 100ms;
  }

  /* Bottom-Center: bursts from center midpoint straight up */
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-center,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-center {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, calc(-50% - 0.75rem), 0) scale(0.78);
    filter: blur(8px);
    transition-delay: 0ms;
  }

  /* Bottom-Right: bursts from center midpoint up-left */
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-right,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(calc(-100% - 1.5rem), calc(-50% - 0.75rem), 0) scale(0.75);
    filter: blur(10px);
    transition-delay: 100ms;
  }

  .license-box.midpoint-top-left.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-top-center.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-top-right.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-left.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-center.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-right.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-left.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-center.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-right.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-left.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-center.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-right.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .license-box.midpoint-top-left,
  .license-box.midpoint-top-center,
  .license-box.midpoint-top-right,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-left,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-center,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-right,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-left,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-center,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-right,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-left,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-center,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.96);
    filter: blur(6px);
    transition: transform var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                opacity var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                filter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring);
  }

  .license-box.midpoint-top-left.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-top-center.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-top-right.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-left.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-center.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-right.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-left.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-center.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-right.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-left.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-center.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-right.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.lic-issuer-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.lic-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.lic-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.lic-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 08: INTERACTIVE FAQ ACCORDION (Cascading Top-To-Bottom Drop Animation)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion-stack {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
  transition: transform var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
              opacity var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
              filter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
              background 0.28s ease,
              border-color 0.28s ease,
              box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.faq-item:not(.is-in-view) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-38px) scale(0.96);
  filter: blur(8px);
}

.faq-item.is-in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  filter: blur(0);
}

/* Aesthetic Top-to-Bottom Cascading Delays (Harmonized Rhythmic Cadence) */
.faq-accordion-stack .faq-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.faq-accordion-stack .faq-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 90ms; }
.faq-accordion-stack .faq-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 180ms; }
.faq-accordion-stack .faq-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 270ms; }
.faq-accordion-stack .faq-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 360ms; }

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-bright);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--ember-border);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px var(--ember-glow-soft);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer-panel {
  max-height: 200px;
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.35rem;
}

.faq-answer-panel p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.faq-answer-panel strong { color: #FFFFFF; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 09: BOTTOM EMBER HORIZON FORM & WHATSAPP TRANSMISSION
   ========================================================================== */
.bottom-ember-cta-card {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.25) 0%, rgba(16, 18, 24, 0.95) 70%);
  border: 1px solid var(--ember-border);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 50px var(--ember-glow-soft);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.bottom-ember-cta-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 120, 30, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 95px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 65px var(--ember-glow);
}

.cta-glow-spot {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 320px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.6) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: horizonBreathe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cta-floating-logo {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #FF7700 0%, #E64A00 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--ember-glow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  animation: floatNode 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cta-big-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-sub-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.cta-btn {
  padding: 0.85rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Automated Project Briefing Form */
.ember-project-form {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.form-grid-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-input-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-input-group.full-width {
  width: 100%;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input-group:focus-within .form-label {
  color: var(--ember-primary);
}

.ember-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.ember-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--ember-primary);
  background: rgba(16, 18, 24, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--ember-glow-soft), inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ember-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.ember-select {
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23FF5E00' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  background-size: 16px;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.ember-select option {
  background: #0d0e12;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ember-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 90px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .form-grid-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DIRECT ENGAGEMENT & COLLABORATION HUB (Compact Sizing & Outward Expanding Physics)
   ========================================================================== */
.engagement-hub-container {
  margin-top: 5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.engagement-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 1020px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.engagement-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.65rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.engagement-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--ember-border);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 25px var(--ember-glow-soft);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Outward Middle-To-Sideways Burst Animation (Process Triad & Engagement Hub)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .engagement-grid,
  .process-triad-grid {
    position: relative;
    perspective: 1200px;
  }

  .engagement-card.outward-center,
  .process-card.outward-center {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.88);
    filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 2;
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
    transition: transform var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                opacity var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                filter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring);
    transition-delay: 0ms;
  }

  .engagement-card.outward-left,
  .process-card.outward-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(calc(100% + 1.25rem), 0, 0) scale(0.82);
    filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 1;
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
    transition: transform var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                opacity var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                filter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring);
    transition-delay: 100ms;
  }

  .engagement-card.outward-right,
  .process-card.outward-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(calc(-100% - 1.25rem), 0, 0) scale(0.82);
    filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 1;
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
    transition: transform var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                opacity var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                filter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring);
    transition-delay: 100ms;
  }

  .engagement-card.outward-left.is-in-view,
  .engagement-card.outward-center.is-in-view,
  .engagement-card.outward-right.is-in-view,
  .process-card.outward-left.is-in-view,
  .process-card.outward-center.is-in-view,
  .process-card.outward-right.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .engagement-card.outward-left,
  .engagement-card.outward-center,
  .engagement-card.outward-right,
  .process-card.outward-left,
  .process-card.outward-center,
  .process-card.outward-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.96);
    filter: blur(6px);
    transition: transform var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                opacity var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                filter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring);
  }

  .engagement-card.outward-left.is-in-view,
  .engagement-card.outward-center.is-in-view,
  .engagement-card.outward-right.is-in-view,
  .process-card.outward-left.is-in-view,
  .process-card.outward-center.is-in-view,
  .process-card.outward-right.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.eng-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.engagement-card:hover .eng-card-glow {
  transform: scale(1.35);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.eng-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.eng-icon-ring {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  animation: floatNode 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.eng-icon-ring.ember {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--ember-border);
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--ember-glow-soft);
}

.engagement-card:hover .eng-icon-ring {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  border-color: var(--ember-primary);
}

.eng-icon-ring i { width: 17px; height: 17px; }

.eng-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--ember-border);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.eng-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.eng-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.engagement-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.engagement-btn-group .ember-pill-btn,
.engagement-btn-group .glass-pill-btn {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.engagement-btn-group i {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER: Warm Glow Horizon Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.velocity-footer {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.15) 0%, rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.98) 35%, #08080a 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ember-border);
  padding: 4.5rem 2rem 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 5rem;
}

.footer-inner-grid {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-left-col,
.footer-center-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.15rem;
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.footer-logo.stomp-footer-logo {
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

.footer-logo.stomp-footer-logo:not(.is-in-view) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: perspective(1000px) translate3d(0, -60px, 150px) scale(1.45) rotate(-3deg);
  filter: blur(14px);
}

.footer-logo.stomp-footer-logo.is-in-view {
  animation: footerStompSlam var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring) forwards;
}

@keyframes footerStompSlam {
  0% {
    transform: perspective(1000px) translate3d(0, -60px, 150px) scale(1.45) rotate(-3deg);
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(14px);
  }
  54% {
    transform: perspective(1000px) translate3d(0, 8px, 0) scale(0.96) rotate(1deg);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0px);
  }
  74% {
    transform: perspective(1000px) translate3d(0, -4px, 0) scale(1.025) rotate(-0.4deg);
  }
  88% {
    transform: perspective(1000px) translate3d(0, 1.5px, 0) scale(0.995) rotate(0.1deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: perspective(1000px) translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0px);
  }
}

.footer-logo.stomp-footer-logo.is-in-view .ember-glow-mark {
  animation: footerMarkFlash var(--motion-duration-primary) ease forwards;
}

@keyframes footerMarkFlash {
  0%, 50% {
    color: var(--ember-primary);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--ember-glow);
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  54% {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 0 35px #FF7700, 0 0 70px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.95);
    transform: scale(1.35);
  }
  100% {
    color: var(--ember-primary);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--ember-glow), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.5);
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

.footer-brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFFFF 60%, #FFAA55 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-motto {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  max-width: 460px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.footer-cta-btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.65rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-self: center;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modals (Contact)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, visibility 0.22s ease;
}

.modal-backdrop.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.motion-pop {
  animation: modalPopIn 0.28s var(--ease-spring);
}

@keyframes modalPopIn {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95) translateY(8px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.ember-modal-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  background: var(--bg-modal);
  border: 1px solid var(--ember-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 35px var(--ember-glow-soft);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.15rem;
  right: 1.15rem;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-silver);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--ember-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.modal-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ember-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ember-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--ember-primary);
  display: inline-block;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.modal-lead {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.modal-contact-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.contact-pill-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-pill-row:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--ember-border);
}

.contact-icon-box {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.15);
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-icon-box i { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.contact-info { flex: 1; margin-left: 0.75rem; }
/* ==========================================================================
   Section 10: Strategic Ventures, Real Estate & Academic Advisory Hub
   ========================================================================== */
.ventures-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.venture-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.venture-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 120, 30, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px var(--ember-glow-soft);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.venture-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--ember-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.12;
}

.venture-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.venture-icon-ring {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.venture-icon-ring.ember {
  background: rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--ember-border);
  color: var(--ember-primary);
}

.venture-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.venture-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.venture-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.venture-city-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.city-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.2);
  padding: 0.12rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.venture-sub-intel {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.venture-points-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.venture-points-list li {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-silver);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.venture-points-list li i {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  color: var(--ember-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.venture-action-box {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.full-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Quantum Fiber Side Progress Rail (Desktop, Laptop & Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-side-progress-rail {
  display: flex !important;
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(30px);
  z-index: 95;
  pointer-events: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1.25, 0.36, 1);
}

.velocity-header.header-vanished ~ .mobile-side-progress-rail,
body.mobile-show-rail .mobile-side-progress-rail,
body.show-side-rail .mobile-side-progress-rail {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

.mobile-progress-track {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 3px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Ambient Vertical Quantum Fiber Spine Line */
.mobile-progress-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  bottom: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 1.5px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 12%, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.35) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 88%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mobile-nav-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.mobile-nav-dot .dot-core {
  width: 3.5px;
  height: 3.5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1.25, 0.36, 1),
              width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1.25, 0.36, 1),
              background 0.25s ease,
              box-shadow 0.25s ease,
              border-radius 0.25s ease;
}

/* Active State: Stretches into an Ultra-Slim Radiant Amber Laser Capsule */
.mobile-nav-dot.active .dot-core {
  width: 3.5px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #FF6600;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FF6600, 0 0 18px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.7);
}

.mobile-nav-dot .dot-label {
  position: absolute;
  right: 22px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
  background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--ember-border);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.mobile-nav-dot:hover .dot-label,
.mobile-nav-dot:active .dot-label {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints & Dedicated Mobile Animations (Reduced Square Sizing)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .velocity-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    bottom: auto;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 100;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .nav-capsule {
    pointer-events: auto;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
    max-width: 94vw;
    background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 15px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.08);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: mobileHeaderSlideDown 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1.25, 0.36, 1) forwards;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1.25, 0.36, 1),
                opacity 0.5s ease,
                filter 0.5s ease,
                box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  }

  /* Aesthetic Sliding Downward Motion on Mobile Entrance */
  @keyframes mobileHeaderSlideDown {
    0% {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(-50px) scale(0.9);
      filter: blur(10px);
    }
    50% {
      opacity: 0.85;
      filter: blur(3px);
    }
    100% {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
      filter: blur(0px);
    }
  }

  /* Ecstatic Upward Collapse & Vanish when scrolling past Section 02 */
  .velocity-header.header-vanished .nav-capsule {
    transform: translateY(-45px) scaleX(0.08) scaleY(0.5) !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    filter: blur(18px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(255, 94, 0, 0) !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Text & Card Enhancements */
  .bento-card,
  .process-card,
  .matrix-spec-card,
  .license-box,
  .engagement-card,
  .venture-card {
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--motion-ease-spring), border-color 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Mobile Overrides for Quantum Fiber Side Progress Rail */
  .mobile-side-progress-rail {
    right: 5px;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(20px);
  }

  .mobile-progress-track {
    padding: 6px 2px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .mobile-nav-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
  }

  .mobile-nav-dot .dot-core {
    width: 2.5px;
    height: 2.5px;
  }

  .mobile-nav-dot.active .dot-core {
    width: 2.5px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .mobile-nav-dot .dot-label {
    right: 16px;
    font-size: 0.54rem;
    padding: 1px 5px;
  }

  /* Mobile Transparent Glass Aesthetic */
  .about-spotlight-card,
  .bento-card,
  .process-card,
  .matrix-spec-card,
  .license-box,
  .engagement-card,
  .venture-card,
  .bottom-ember-cta-card {
    background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.38) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.04) !important;
  }

  /* Cinematic Aesthetic Depth Blur for Past/Previous Sections as you Scroll on Mobile */
  .section-container.past-scroll-soften {
    filter: blur(2.5px);
    opacity: 0.65;
    transform: scale(0.985);
    transition: filter 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                opacity 0.55s ease,
                transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .section-container.active-focus {
    filter: blur(0px);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition: filter 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
  }

  .nav-capsule {
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.22rem 0.5rem;
    max-width: 94vw;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .nav-capsule::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  
  .nav-links-cluster {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.25rem;
  }
  .nav-secondary-btn {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  /* Grid Layouts Stacked on Mobile */
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .about-portrait-wrapper { margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-specs-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.55rem; }
  .bento-quad-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; }
  .process-triad-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; }
  .flagship-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .matrix-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; }
  .licenses-triad-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; }
  .engagement-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; }
  .ventures-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; }
  .venture-card { padding: 1.15rem 1rem !important; border-radius: 14px !important; }

  /* Mobile Holographic Amber Light Sweep on Card Reveal */
  .bento-card,
  .process-card,
  .matrix-spec-card,
  .license-box,
  .engagement-card,
  .venture-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .bento-card::before,
  .process-card::before,
  .matrix-spec-card::before,
  .license-box::before,
  .engagement-card::before,
  .venture-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255, 120, 0, 0.12) 48%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) 50%, rgba(255, 120, 0, 0.12) 52%, transparent 80%);
    background-size: 250% 250%;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  }

  .bento-card.is-in-view::before,
  .process-card.is-in-view::before,
  .matrix-spec-card.is-in-view::before,
  .license-box.is-in-view::before,
  .engagement-card.is-in-view::before {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: mobileShineGlide 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  }

  @keyframes mobileShineGlide {
    0% { background-position: 150% 150%; opacity: 0; }
    30% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { background-position: -50% -50%; opacity: 0; }
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     TRIAD CARDS: ULTRA-SMOOTH MIDDLE-OUT GENESIS EXPANSION
     (Applies to Process Triad, Engagement Hub & Venture Hub)
     ========================================================================== */
  .process-card.outward-center,
  .engagement-card.outward-center,
  .venture-card.outward-center {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .process-card.outward-left,
  .engagement-card.outward-left,
  .venture-card.outward-left {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0);
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .process-card.outward-right,
  .engagement-card.outward-right,
  .venture-card.outward-right {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0);
    z-index: 1;
  }

  body.js-loaded .process-card.outward-center:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .engagement-card.outward-center:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .venture-card.outward-center:not(.is-in-view) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.88) translateY(20px);
    filter: blur(8px);
  }

  body.js-loaded .process-card.outward-left:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .engagement-card.outward-left:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .venture-card.outward-left:not(.is-in-view) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(35px) scale(0.82);
    filter: blur(10px);
  }

  body.js-loaded .process-card.outward-right:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .engagement-card.outward-right:not(.is-in-view),
  body.js-loaded .venture-card.outward-right:not(.is-in-view) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-35px) scale(0.82);
    filter: blur(10px);
  }

  .process-card.outward-center.is-in-view,
  .engagement-card.outward-center.is-in-view,
  .venture-card.outward-center.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0) !important;
    filter: blur(0) !important;
    transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0ms,
                opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0ms,
                filter 0.7s ease 0ms !important;
  }

  .process-card.outward-left.is-in-view,
  .engagement-card.outward-left.is-in-view,
  .venture-card.outward-left.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0) !important;
    filter: blur(0) !important;
    transition: transform 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 100ms,
                opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 100ms,
                filter 0.75s ease 100ms !important;
  }

  .process-card.outward-right.is-in-view,
  .engagement-card.outward-right.is-in-view,
  .venture-card.outward-right.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0) !important;
    filter: blur(0) !important;
    transition: transform 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 100ms,
                opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 100ms,
                filter 0.75s ease 100ms !important;
  }

  /* Dedicated Mobile Sinuous Alternating Midpoint Blooms for Matrix & Licenses */
  .license-box.midpoint-top-left,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-left,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-left,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(-18px, 20px, 0) scale(0.92);
    filter: blur(6px);
    transition: transform var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                opacity var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                filter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring);
    transition-delay: 60ms;
  }

  .license-box.midpoint-top-center,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-center,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-center,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-center {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 24px, 0) scale(0.92);
    filter: blur(6px);
    transition: transform var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                opacity var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                filter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring);
    transition-delay: 0ms;
  }

  .license-box.midpoint-top-right,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-right,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-right,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(18px, 20px, 0) scale(0.92);
    filter: blur(6px);
    transition: transform var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                opacity var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                filter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring);
    transition-delay: 90ms;
  }

  .license-box.midpoint-top-left.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-top-center.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-top-right.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-left.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-center.is-in-view,
  .license-box.midpoint-bottom-right.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-left.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-center.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-top-right.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-left.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-center.is-in-view,
  .matrix-spec-card.midpoint-bottom-right.is-in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .velocity-header {
    padding: 0.55rem 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .nav-capsule {
    gap: 0.3rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.45rem;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 1rem);
  }

  .nav-links-cluster {
    gap: 0.28rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.12rem 0.2rem;
  }

  .nav-secondary-btn {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.16rem 0.42rem;
  }

  /* Compact Centered Running Track with Extra Wide Side Margins */
  .page-body-container {
    padding: 4.5rem clamp(2.25rem, 11vw, 4.5rem) 3rem;
    max-width: 380px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Ambient Side Atmosphere Rails on Mobile */
  .page-body-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .page-body-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(-90deg, rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* Mobile 3D Perspective Card Depth Ingress */
  .sync-reveal {
    transform: perspective(900px) translate3d(0, 20px, 15px) scale(0.96);
    filter: blur(6px);
    transition: transform var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                opacity var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring),
                filter var(--motion-duration-primary) var(--motion-ease-spring);
  }

  .sync-reveal.is-in-view {
    transform: perspective(900px) translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }

  .section-container {
    margin-bottom: 3.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .hero-section {
    margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0 1.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-tag-pill { padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem; font-size: 0.72rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 7.8vw, 2.75rem); line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 0.95rem; }
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.45; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  
  .hero-cta-group { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; gap: 0.55rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
  .ember-pill-btn.hero-main-btn, .glass-pill-btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; padding: 0.72rem 1.15rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }
  
  .ember-horizon-glow-wrap { height: 130px; margin: 0.35rem 0 1.25rem; }
  .ember-glow-arc { height: 85px; }

  .hero-floating-portrait-capsule {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem 0.3rem 0.3rem;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    max-width: 88vw;
  }
  .portrait-thumb-ring { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
  .p-name { font-size: 0.74rem; }
  .p-role { font-size: 0.58rem; }

  .toolchain-logos-row { gap: 1.15rem; }
  .tech-item { font-size: 0.74rem; gap: 0.35rem; }
  .tech-item i { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

  /* Precision Compact Sizing for Cards on Mobile */
  .about-spotlight-card { padding: 1.25rem 0.95rem; border-radius: 14px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-photo-frame { width: 175px; height: 220px; border-radius: 14px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-headline { font-size: 1.45rem; margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
  .about-p { font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
  .about-sub-p { font-size: 0.74rem; }
  .about-spec-item { padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 10px; }
  .spec-val { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .spec-lbl { font-size: 0.68rem; }

  .bento-card { padding: 1.05rem 0.95rem; border-radius: 14px; min-height: auto; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
  .bento-title { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
  .bento-p { font-size: 0.76rem; line-height: 1.45; }
  .ember-node-circle { width: 36px; height: 36px; }

  .process-card { padding: 1.05rem 0.95rem; border-radius: 14px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
  .process-step-title { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
  .process-step-desc { font-size: 0.76rem; line-height: 1.45; }
  .process-icon-circle { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
  .step-num-badge { font-size: 0.64rem; padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem; }

  .matrix-spec-card { padding: 1.05rem 0.95rem; border-radius: 14px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
  .m-card-icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
  .m-card-icon i { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
  .m-card-title { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
  .m-card-desc { font-size: 0.74rem; line-height: 1.45; margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
  .m-card-stack { font-size: 0.64rem; }

  .license-box { padding: 0.95rem 0.95rem; border-radius: 14px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
  .lic-issuer-pill { font-size: 0.62rem; margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
  .lic-title { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
  .lic-desc { font-size: 0.7rem; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
  .lic-date { font-size: 0.62rem; padding-top: 0.55rem; }

  .engagement-card { padding: 1.05rem 0.95rem; border-radius: 14px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
  .eng-title { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .eng-desc { font-size: 0.74rem; }

  /* Compact & Refined Briefing Form on Mobile */
  .bottom-ember-cta-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .cta-floating-logo {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }
  .cta-big-heading {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .cta-sub-p {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }
  .ember-project-form {
    gap: 0.55rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }
  .form-grid-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }
  .form-input-group {
    gap: 0.22rem;
  }
  .form-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .ember-input,
  .ember-select,
  .ember-textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .ember-textarea {
    min-height: 55px;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  .form-actions-row {
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }
  .cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .velocity-footer {
    padding: 2.25rem clamp(2.25rem, 11vw, 4.5rem) 1.5rem;
    max-width: 380px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-brand-text { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .footer-motto { font-size: 0.74rem; }
}