/* ==========================================================================
   AChau AI — Master Design System: Futuristic Monochrome Cyber-Noir
   Philosophy: Absolute Pure Black (#000000) × Stark White (#FFFFFF)
   Aesthetic: Luxury Brutalism, HUD Telemetry, Liquid Chrome, 3D Physics
   Document ID: ACHAU-BW-CYBER-001 (Version 2.0.0)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Font stylesheet is loaded once in BaseLayout.astro. */

/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER TOKENS & SYSTEM VARIABLES (STRICTLY 2 COLORS: BLACK & WHITE)
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  /* Deepest Pure Obsidian Bases */
  --bg-primary: #000000;
  --bg-surface: #050505;
  --bg-surface-subtle: #0a0a0a;
  --bg-surface-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  --bg-surface-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.075);
  --bg-lavender: #0c0c0c;
  --bg-ice: #101010;
  --bg-silver: #161616;

  /* Stark White & High-Impact Contrasts */
  --accent-white: #FFFFFF;
  --accent-black: #000000;
  --accent-violet: #FFFFFF;
  --accent-violet-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  --accent-blue: #FFFFFF;
  --accent-cyan: #FFFFFF;
  --accent-cyan-glow: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  --accent-violet-glow: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);

  /* High-Contrast Typography Hierarchy */
  --ink-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --ink-secondary: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  --ink-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
  --ink-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);

  /* Hairline Precision HUD Glass & Borders */
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  --glass-bg-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.075);
  --glass-bg-heavy: rgba(6, 6, 6, 0.9);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  --glass-border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  --glass-border-highlight: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  --glass-blur: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
  --glass-blur-heavy: blur(32px);

  /* Shadows, Depth & Specular Halos */
  --shadow-subtle: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  --shadow-card: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --shadow-hover: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  --shadow-inner: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), inset 0 -1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);

  /* Typography Design Tokens */
  --font-primary: 'Space Grotesk', 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Bricolage Grotesque', 'Space Grotesk', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-editorial: 'Bricolage Grotesque', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-sans: 'Space Grotesk', 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Space Grotesk', 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-ui: 'Space Grotesk', 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'SF Mono', monospace;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --ease-expo: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
  --trans-fast: 0.2s var(--ease-smooth);
  --trans-normal: 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  --trans-slow: 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);

  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL RESET & ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

::selection {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #000000;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ATMOSPHERIC HUD CYBER MATRIX & SCANLINE BEAM
   ========================================================================== */
.cyber-ambient-scene {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cyber-matrix-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  background-position: center center;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, black 30%, transparent 85%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, black 30%, transparent 85%);
}

.cyber-scanline-beam {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 70%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.6;
  top: 0;
  animation: cyberScanline 12s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes cyberScanline {
  0% { transform: translateY(-100px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(110vh); }
}

#ambient-stars-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.95;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* Dynamic Spotlight Torch (Tracks Mouse) */
.hud-spotlight-beam {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(750px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50vw) var(--mouse-y, 40vh), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), transparent 60%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE HUD CUSTOM CROSSHAIR CURSOR
   ========================================================================== */
.hud-cursor-wrapper {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

@media (pointer: coarse) {
  .hud-cursor-wrapper,
  .hud-spotlight-beam {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.hud-cursor-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FFFFFF, 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.hud-cursor-ring {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.25s var(--ease-smooth), height 0.25s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.hud-corner-tick {
  position: absolute;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-style: solid;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.hud-ct-tl { top: -4px; left: -4px; border-width: 1px 0 0 1px; }
.hud-ct-tr { top: -4px; right: -4px; border-width: 1px 1px 0 0; }
.hud-ct-bl { bottom: -4px; left: -4px; border-width: 0 0 1px 1px; }
.hud-ct-br { bottom: -4px; right: -4px; border-width: 0 1px 1px 0; }

body.cursor-hover .hud-cursor-ring {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(45deg);
}

body.cursor-hover .hud-corner-tick {
  opacity: 1;
}

body.cursor-hover .hud-cursor-dot {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.6);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

body.cursor-click .hud-cursor-ring {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE VIEW SWITCHING & TRANSITIONS (24 ROUTES)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-view {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.page-view.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY & HIGH-FASHION BRUTALIST HEADINGS
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

h1, .hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.5vw, 5.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.04;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

h2, .section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.section-heading-sm {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

p {
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Liquid Silver Chrome Headline Effect */
.text-chrome {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #A8A8A8 35%, #FFFFFF 65%, #555555 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.text-holographic, .text-white-glow {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  display: inline-block;
}

.text-outline {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px #FFFFFF;
  color: transparent;
}

/* Monospace Technical HUD Labels */
.hud-mono-tag, .eyebrow-pill, .subpage-eyebrow, .nav-status-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT CONTAINERS & SHELL
   ========================================================================== */
.site-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

.section-spacing {
  padding: 110px 0;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-spacing {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR (FLOATING OBSIDIAN GLASS CAPSULE)
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 24px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.glass-navbar {
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 8px 18px 8px 22px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: border-color var(--trans-normal), box-shadow var(--trans-normal);
  max-width: fit-content;
  width: auto;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.glass-navbar:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 108px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--trans-normal), filter var(--trans-normal);
}

.nav-brand:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45));
}

.brand-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transition: transform var(--trans-normal), box-shadow var(--trans-normal);
}

.nav-brand:hover .brand-icon {
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.brand-emblem-glyph {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.brand-title span {
  font-weight: 300;
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: color var(--trans-fast), background var(--trans-fast), transform var(--trans-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: #000000;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.dropdown-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Desktop Dropdown Popovers */
.dropdown-popover {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  min-width: 250px;
  background: rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.24s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.24s var(--ease-smooth);
  z-index: 2000;
}

.dropdown-popover::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 14px;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-popover,
.nav-item:focus-within .dropdown-popover {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
}

.dropdown-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-weight: 600;
  min-width: 20px;
}

.dropdown-arrow {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dropdown-link:hover .dropdown-num {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dropdown-link:hover .dropdown-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL MENU DRAWER FOR TABLET & MOBILE (MATCHING 126labsai.com IMAGE 2)
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-menu-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.editorial-menu-drawer.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.editorial-drawer-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 28px 36px 44px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Top bar */
.editorial-drawer-topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.editorial-brand-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.editorial-logo-lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.editorial-brand-logo-img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 150px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.editorial-close-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.editorial-close-pill:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Meta Bar */
.editorial-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 2-Column Split Body Grid */
.editorial-body-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 40px 0 60px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Left Column: Primary Navigation Items */
.editorial-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.editorial-nav-li {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.editorial-nav-item-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.editorial-nav-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 16px 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  flex: 1;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.editorial-nav-li:not(.has-children) .editorial-nav-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.editorial-nav-item .item-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  width: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.editorial-nav-item .item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  flex: 1;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}

.editorial-nav-item .item-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  margin-right: 14px;
  align-self: center;
}

.editorial-nav-item .item-arrow {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}

.editorial-nav-item:hover .item-title,
.editorial-nav-item.active .item-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

.editorial-nav-item:hover .item-arrow,
.editorial-nav-item.active .item-arrow {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.editorial-nav-item:hover .item-num {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Mobile Sub-Menu Toggle Button & Inline Accordion */
.mobile-sub-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast), background var(--trans-fast), border-color var(--trans-fast);
  margin-left: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-sub-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.editorial-nav-li.expanded .mobile-sub-toggle-btn {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mobile-sub-accordion {
  display: none;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 10px 0 16px 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.editorial-nav-li.expanded .mobile-sub-accordion {
  display: flex;
  animation: subSlideDown 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes subSlideDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.mobile-sub-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.mobile-sub-item .sub-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  width: 32px;
}

.mobile-sub-item .sub-arrow {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}

.mobile-sub-item:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mobile-sub-item:hover .sub-arrow {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Right Column: Sub-Architecture Panels (Tablet & Desktop Drawer) */
.editorial-col-secondary {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-left: 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.editorial-subnav-panel {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
}

.editorial-subnav-panel.active {
  display: flex;
  animation: subnavFade 0.25s ease-out;
}

@keyframes subnavFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.editorial-capabilities-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.editorial-capabilities-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.editorial-cap-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.editorial-cap-item .cap-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  width: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.editorial-cap-item .cap-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  flex: 1;
}

.editorial-cap-item .cap-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}

.editorial-cap-item .cap-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}

.editorial-cap-item .cap-arrow {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.editorial-cap-item:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.editorial-cap-item:hover .cap-label {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.editorial-cap-item:hover .cap-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.editorial-cap-item:hover .cap-arrow {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.editorial-overview-card {
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.overview-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.overview-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.overview-meta .meta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.overview-meta .meta-row span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.overview-meta .meta-row strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Bottom Strip */
.editorial-drawer-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.editorial-collab-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.editorial-collab-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.editorial-collab-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.editorial-email-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  width: fit-content;
}

.editorial-email-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.editorial-start-project-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.editorial-start-project-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Dynamic Breadcrumb Indicator */
.breadcrumb-container {
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 110px 24px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.breadcrumb-item {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumb-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.breadcrumb-item.current {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & MAGNETIC CALL-TO-ACTION SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-primary, .btn-secondary, .btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), 0 0 15px #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--trans-normal);
}

.btn-primary:hover .btn-arrow,
.btn-secondary:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FFFFFF;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.9); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.3); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 01 — HERO (MASTERPIECE DISPLAY & TELEMETRY STAGE)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 160px 0 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#hero-particles-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

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

.hero-subheadline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 18px 0 14px;
}

.hero-description {
  max-width: 580px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.hero-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-stat-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Hero Visual Stage — Luxury HUD Viewport (Ref 4 & Ref 5) */
.hero-visual-stage {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.hero-hud-frame {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--trans-normal), box-shadow var(--trans-normal);
}

.hero-hud-frame:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), 0 0 50px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero-hud-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hud-title-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.hud-badge-online {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hud-pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FFFFFF;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.hero-canvas-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

#hero-quantum-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  cursor: grab;
}

#hero-quantum-canvas:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.hero-data-flow-panel {
  background: rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 18px 24px;
}

.data-flow-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.flow-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.flow-metrics {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.flow-stat {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.flow-stat span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

#hero-waveform-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 60px;
  display: block;
}

.hud-equalizer-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 3px;
  height: 18px;
}

.eq-bar {
  width: 3px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 1px;
  height: 4px;
  transition: height 0.15s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INFINITE MARQUEE TICKER (REF 3 - PURE LITE NOIR)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-marquee-ticker {
  width: 100%;
  background: #000000;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 18px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  user-select: none;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  gap: 32px;
}

.track-left {
  animation: marqueeScrollLeft 28s linear infinite;
}

.track-right {
  animation: marqueeScrollRight 32s linear infinite;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.hero-marquee-ticker:hover .track-left,
.hero-marquee-ticker:hover .track-right {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-item {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.marquee-outline {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: transparent !important;
}

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

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

/* ==========================================================================
   GLASS PANELS, CARDS & 3D PERSPECTIVE PHYSICS
   ========================================================================== */
.glass-panel, .service-card, .article-card, .lab-card, .prompt-card, .skill-card, .guide-card, .contact-card, .advantage-card, .tech-category-card, .pricing-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform var(--trans-normal), border-color var(--trans-normal), box-shadow var(--trans-normal), background var(--trans-normal);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
}

.glass-panel:hover, .service-card:hover, .article-card:hover, .lab-card:hover, .prompt-card:hover, .skill-card:hover, .guide-card:hover, .advantage-card:hover, .tech-category-card:hover, .pricing-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.065);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

/* 4 Cyber Corner Brackets [ + ] on Cards */
.hud-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-style: solid;
  opacity: 0.3;
  transition: opacity var(--trans-fast), transform var(--trans-fast), width var(--trans-fast), height var(--trans-fast);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hud-tl { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-width: 2px 0 0 2px; border-top-left-radius: 4px; }
.hud-tr { top: -1px; right: -1px; border-width: 2px 2px 0 0; border-top-right-radius: 4px; }
.hud-bl { bottom: -1px; left: -1px; border-width: 0 0 2px 2px; border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; }
.hud-br { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-width: 0 2px 2px 0; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; }

.glass-panel:hover .hud-corner,
.service-card:hover .hud-corner {
  opacity: 1;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.card-specular-glare {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--glare-x, 50%) var(--glare-y, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.glass-panel:hover .card-specular-glare,
.service-card:hover .card-specular-glare {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 03 — SERVICES & CAPABILITIES (6 NOIR GLASS CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 340px;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: background var(--trans-normal), color var(--trans-normal), transform var(--trans-normal), box-shadow var(--trans-normal);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.service-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.service-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.service-card-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}

.service-card-action:hover {
  gap: 12px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE & FILTER PILLS
   ========================================================================== */
.showcase-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.filter-pill, .subnav-pill, .subnav-tab {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.filter-pill:hover, .subnav-pill:hover, .subnav-tab:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.filter-pill.active, .subnav-pill.active, .subnav-tab.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.showcase-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.showcase-card-thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0d0d0d;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.showcase-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-expo);
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1);
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.2) brightness(1.1);
}

.showcase-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.showcase-category-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.showcase-card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.showcase-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS TIMELINE & JOURNEY (MONOCHROME LUMINOUS NODES)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.process-step:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}

.process-step:hover .step-number {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 06 — WHY ACHAU AI (ADVANTAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.advantages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.advantage-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.advantage-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.advantage-card:hover .advantage-icon {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 07 — TECHNOLOGY & EXPERTISE
   ========================================================================== */
.tech-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.tech-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.tech-pill {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 08 — ENGAGEMENT MODELS
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.pricing-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.pricing-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE SIMULATOR, SPECTRUM & QUANTUM CORE
   ========================================================================== */
.pipeline-simulator, .quantum-core-section {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  margin: 50px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sim-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sim-tab-btn {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.sim-tab-btn:hover, .sim-tab-btn.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BEFORE/AFTER IMAGE COMPARISON SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.comparison-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 48px auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  user-select: none;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000000;
}

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

.comparison-image-layer img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
}

.comparison-image-before {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-right: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 2;
}

.comparison-image-before img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 960px;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: none;
}

.comparison-handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 40px;
  margin-left: -20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
  cursor: ew-resize;
}

.comparison-handle-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FFFFFF;
}

.comparison-handle-btn, .comparison-handle-knob {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  z-index: 2;
  user-select: none;
}

.comparison-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.comparison-badge-left {
  left: 20px;
}

.comparison-badge-right {
  right: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIVERSAL CYBER-NOIR SUBPAGE HERO & MOTION SCENE (Showcase, Lab, Insights, etc.)
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-hero-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 130px 24px 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, #08080c 0%, #000000 70%);
}

.subpage-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Perspective Cyber Grid Floor for All Subpages */
.subpage-cyber-grid-floor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  transform: perspective(600px) rotateX(28deg);
  transform-origin: 50% 0%;
  animation: sbGridFlow 25s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hologram Radial Spotlight Beam */
.subpage-hologram-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 5%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.12) 0%, rgba(79, 172, 254, 0.04) 40%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: sbHoloPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Floating Telemetry Chips for Subpages */
.subpage-float-chip {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(14, 14, 18, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #D4D4D8;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
}

.subpage-float-chip .chip-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00F2FE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00F2FE;
}

.subpage-float-chip .chip-icon {
  color: #00F2FE;
  font-size: 11px;
}

.subpage-chip-left-1 { top: 15%; left: -8%; animation: sbChipFloatA 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.subpage-chip-left-2 { bottom: 22%; left: -6%; animation: sbChipFloatB 7.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.subpage-chip-right-1 { top: 18%; right: -8%; animation: sbChipFloatB 6.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.subpage-chip-right-2 { bottom: 25%; right: -5%; animation: sbChipFloatA 8s ease-in-out infinite; }

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .subpage-float-chip { display: none; }
}

/* Telemetry Badge */
.subpage-telemetry-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #A1A1AA;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.subpage-live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00F2FE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00F2FE;
  animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite;
}

.subpage-version-tag {
  background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.15);
  color: #00F2FE;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
}

/* Subpage Hero Main Title */
.subpage-hero-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.subpage-title-gradient {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72em;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #00F2FE 45%, #4FACFE 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.subpage-hero-subtext {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
  color: #A1A1AA;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Telemetry Stats Strip for Subpages */
.subpage-telemetry-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.subpage-stat-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.subpage-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.subpage-stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #71717A;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .subpage-telemetry-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

.subpage-hero {
  padding: 140px 0 60px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.subpage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.subpage-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
}

.insights-search-bar {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  position: relative;
}

.insights-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--trans-fast), box-shadow var(--trans-fast);
}

.insights-search-input:focus {
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSIGHTS & EDITORIAL AI INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM (Images 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
   Design Paradigm: High-Contrast Cyber-Noir, Liquid Obsidian, Brutalist Typography
   ========================================================================== */

.insights-main-section {
  padding: 20px 0 100px;
  position: relative;
}

.insights-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO EDITORIAL HEADER (Matches Image 1)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.insights-hero-header {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 0 46px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.insights-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.insights-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px #10B981;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.insights-hero-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.insights-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.02;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
}

.insights-title-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: lowercase;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.insights-hero-badge {
  position: relative;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  user-select: none;
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(6deg); }
}

.insights-hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   TOOLBAR & CATEGORY FILTER BAR (Matches Image 2)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.insights-toolbar-section {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.insights-toolbar-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.insights-heading-with-count {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 12px;
}

.insights-category-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.insights-count-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
}

.insights-controls-cluster {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Search Box */
.insights-search-box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
  width: 260px;
}

.insights-search-box:focus-within {
  width: 310px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.insights-search-box .search-icon {
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-right: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.insights-search-input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 9px 0;
  outline: none;
}

.insights-search-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

.search-clear-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.search-clear-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Sort Dropdown */
.insights-sort-dropdown-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.insights-sort-dropdown-wrap:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.sort-label {
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-right: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.insights-sort-select {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 9px 18px 9px 0;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
}

.insights-sort-select option {
  background: #0f0f0f;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sort-chevron {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* View Mode Switcher */
.insights-view-mode-toggle {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 3px;
  gap: 2px;
}

.view-mode-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.view-mode-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.view-mode-btn.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Category Pills Bar (Image 2) */
.insights-category-pills-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 6px 0 14px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.insights-category-pills-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.insights-cat-pill {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.insights-cat-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.insights-cat-pill.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4-COLUMN POSTER ARTICLES GRID (Matches Images 1 & 2)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.insights-articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px 24px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.insight-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), opacity 0.3s;
}

.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* Poster Artwork Box */
.insight-poster-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #090909;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.insight-card:hover .insight-poster-box {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Individual Poster Theming (Recreating Image 1 & 2 Artwork) */
.poster-art-veo {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f0f18 0%, #20132b 50%, #4a1532 100%);
}
.poster-art-flux {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091216 0%, #112822 50%, #204533 100%);
}
.poster-art-cut {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18150a 0%, #29210c 50%, #4a3e14 100%);
}
.poster-art-event {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, #2e1065 0%, #09090f 70%);
}
.poster-art-comfy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f1b0a 0%, #3d330c 50%, #615211 100%);
}
.poster-art-label {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a0b12 0%, #150912 60%, #08080c 100%);
}
.poster-art-food {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #101c13 0%, #1a3020 60%, #0d120e 100%);
}
.poster-art-motion {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1424 0%, #1e1338 60%, #0a0714 100%);
}
.poster-art-rosalind {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #162438 0%, #1a3848 40%, #5e3b5e 100%);
}
.poster-art-warm {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #573a08 0%, #204068 100%);
}
.poster-art-covert {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #0284c7 0%, #032042 60%, #020914 100%);
}
.poster-art-aurora {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e103a 0%, #0e3048 50%, #442468 100%);
}
.poster-art-orbital {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, #1d4ed8 0%, #0f172a 70%);
}
.poster-art-devday {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #161622 0%, #060608 100%);
}
.poster-art-blueprint {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c2340 0%, #061322 100%);
}
.poster-art-collaboration {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1c1538 0%, #0d1b2a 100%);
}
.poster-art-deep_blue_sky {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0284c7 0%, #0369a1 60%, #0c4a6e 100%);
}

/* Bold Poster Typography Overlay (Matching Image 1) */
.poster-big-typography {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.poster-headline-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  max-width: 85%;
}

.poster-art-comfy .poster-headline-text {
  color: #fef08a;
}
.poster-art-flux .poster-headline-text {
  color: #a7f3d0;
}
.poster-art-cut .poster-headline-text {
  color: #fde047;
}

.poster-footer-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.poster-telemetry-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.poster-graphic-illustration {
  position: absolute;
  right: 10px;
  bottom: 8px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.insight-card:hover .poster-graphic-illustration {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
}

/* Card Content Details */
.insight-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
}

.cat-bullet {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.insight-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.insight-card:hover .insight-card-title {
  color: #10B981;
}

.insight-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.insight-card-footer {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* List View Layout */
.insights-articles-grid.list-view {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

.insights-articles-grid.list-view .insight-card {
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.insights-articles-grid.list-view .insight-poster-box {
  width: 240px;
  min-width: 240px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.insights-articles-grid.list-view .insight-card-content-wrap {
  flex: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ARTICLE DETAIL READER VIEW (Matches Images 3, 4, 5)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reading-progress-track {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  z-index: 10001;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.reading-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10B981, #FFFFFF);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FFFFFF;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
}

.article-detail-reader-wrapper {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 0 100px;
}

.reader-top-action-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.reader-back-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.reader-back-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}

.reader-quick-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Article Hero Header (Images 3 & 4) */
.reader-hero-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.reader-meta-line {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.meta-dot {
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

.reader-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.reader-subtitle-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Interactive Action Bar (Audio + Share) */
.reader-interactive-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.reader-audio-player-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.reader-audio-player-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.reader-audio-player-btn.is-playing {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.audio-duration-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Equalizer Waveform Bouncing Bars */
.audio-waveform-bars {
  display: none;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 3px;
  height: 14px;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.reader-audio-player-btn.is-playing .audio-waveform-bars {
  display: flex;
}

.audio-waveform-bars .bar {
  width: 3px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #000000;
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: bounceBar 1s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.audio-waveform-bars .bar-1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.audio-waveform-bars .bar-2 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.audio-waveform-bars .bar-3 { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.audio-waveform-bars .bar-4 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.audio-waveform-bars .bar-5 { animation-delay: 0.25s; }

@keyframes bounceBar {
  0%, 100% { height: 4px; }
  50% { height: 14px; }
}

.reader-share-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.reader-share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.reader-share-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.reader-share-toast {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.reader-share-toast.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2-COLUMN READING LAYOUT (Left Sticky TOC + Right Body)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reader-two-col-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Sticky TOC Sidebar (Matches Images 3 & 4) */
.reader-toc-sidebar {
  position: relative;
}

.reader-toc-sticky-container {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 12px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.reader-toc-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.reader-toc-heading .toc-icon {
  color: #10B981;
}

.reader-toc-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.reader-toc-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}

.reader-toc-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.reader-toc-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-left-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.reader-toc-link.toc-sub-item {
  padding-left: 24px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.reader-toc-footer-info {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.toc-status-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

.pulse-indicator {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
}

/* Right Main Article Column */
.reader-main-column {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.reader-article-body {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.reader-article-body .lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.reader-article-body p {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.reader-article-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 48px 0 20px;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.reader-article-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 36px 0 16px;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.reader-article-body ul.article-bullet-list {
  margin: 20px 0 28px 24px;
  list-style-type: disc;
}

.reader-article-body ul.article-bullet-list li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.reader-article-body ol.article-num-list {
  margin: 20px 0 28px 24px;
  list-style-type: decimal;
}

.reader-article-body ol.article-num-list li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.reader-article-body strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Article Telemetry Callout Box */
.article-telemetry-callout {
  background: #080808;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.telemetry-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.telemetry-status-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
}

.telemetry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.telemetry-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.telemetry-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.telemetry-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Post Meta Author Box */
.reader-post-meta-box {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.reader-author-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.author-avatar-cyber {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #3B82F6);
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER RECOMMENDATIONS: "Hãy tiếp tục xem" (Matches Image 5)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reader-related-section {
  margin-top: 80px;
  padding-top: 50px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.reader-related-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.reader-related-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.reader-related-view-all-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.reader-related-view-all-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.reader-related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .insights-articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .reader-two-col-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .reader-toc-sidebar {
    display: none; /* Hide TOC on mobile/tablet or show collapsible */
  }
  .insights-articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .reader-related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .insights-articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .reader-related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .insights-search-box {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .insights-search-box:focus-within {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .telemetry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}


/* AI Lab Workflows & Nodes */
.lab-grid, .skill-bank-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.lab-card, .prompt-card, .skill-card, .guide-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.btn-copy-prompt {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.btn-copy-prompt:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Spec Modal Dialog */
.spec-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 20000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}

.spec-modal-backdrop.open {
  display: flex;
}

.spec-modal-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.spec-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.spec-modal-close:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
}

/* Contact Portal Form */
.contact-container-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-input, .form-textarea, .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--trans-fast), box-shadow var(--trans-fast), background var(--trans-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus, .form-select:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AI ASSISTANT CHATBOT DRAWER (MONOCHROME CYBER TERMINAL)
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-chat-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.ai-chat-toggle-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.ai-chat-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ai-chat-modal-window {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 90px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 580px;
  background: #080808;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10000;
}

.ai-chat-modal-window.open {
  display: flex;
}

.chat-window-header {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.chat-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.chat-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

.chat-messages-container {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.chat-msg {
  max-width: 85%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.chat-msg.bot {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.chat-msg.user {
  align-self: flex-end;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.chat-input-bar {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.chat-input-field {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
}

.chat-send-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRE-FOOTER — AI PROJECT ASSISTANT (MATCHING 126labsai.com IMAGE 3)
   ========================================================================== */
.robot-assistant-section {
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.robot-assistant-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

/* Col 1: Editorial Heading */
.robot-editorial-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.robot-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.robot-eyebrow-slash {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.robot-eyebrow-badge {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.robot-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 1.02;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.text-robot-highlight {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.robot-editorial-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 380px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.robot-start-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}

.robot-start-link:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Col 2: Robot Visual Display */
.robot-visual-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.robot-frame-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.15;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 35, 45, 0.4) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 8, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.robot-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.robot-frame-card:hover .robot-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.robot-frame-meta {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Col 3: Interactive Terminal Card */
.robot-terminal-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.robot-terminal-card {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(12, 14, 18, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.robot-terminal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.robot-orb-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.robot-glowing-orb {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #FFFFFF 0%, #4facfe 50%, #000000 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(79, 172, 254, 0.6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.robot-agent-title {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.robot-agent-status {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.pulse-green-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00FF88;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00FF88;
  display: inline-block;
}

.robot-step-badge {
  text-align: right;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.robot-step-badge .step-num {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.robot-terminal-messages {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  max-height: 160px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.robot-message-bubble {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
}

.bubble-orb-indicator {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bubble-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Prompt Chips */
.robot-chips-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.robot-chip-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.robot-chip-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Input Row */
.robot-input-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 4px 6px 4px 16px;
  transition: border-color var(--trans-fast);
}

.robot-input-row:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.robot-brief-input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.robot-brief-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.robot-brief-submit-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.robot-brief-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.robot-flow-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Dual-Track Cyber Running Ribbon (Matching Image 2 with Outline & Solid Text + Infinite Seamless Loop + Hover Pause) */
.cyber-running-ribbon {
  width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
  margin-right: -50vw;
  background: #000000;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 16px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition: border-color var(--trans-fast);
}

.cyber-running-ribbon:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Pause on hover, resume immediately on mouse out! */
.cyber-running-ribbon:hover .ribbon-row-track {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

.ribbon-row {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ribbon-row-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
}

.track-slide-left {
  animation: cyberMarqueeLeft 34s linear infinite;
}

.track-slide-right {
  animation: cyberMarqueeRight 36s linear infinite;
}

.ribbon-content-chunk {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ribbon-text-solid {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  transition: text-shadow var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}

.ribbon-text-outline {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  transition: -webkit-text-stroke var(--trans-fast), text-shadow var(--trans-fast);
}

.cyber-running-ribbon:hover .ribbon-text-solid {
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.cyber-running-ribbon:hover .ribbon-text-outline {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.2px #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.ribbon-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@keyframes cyberMarqueeLeft {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-33.333333%); }
}

@keyframes cyberMarqueeRight {
  0% { transform: translateX(-33.333333%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER GLOBAL FOOTER (MATCHING 126labsai.com IMAGE 4)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Laser Border Beam Animation for Luxury Cards */
@keyframes laserBorderBeam {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.channels-card-box,
.consultation-form-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 50px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.channels-card-box::before,
.consultation-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%, transparent 0deg, transparent 280deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 320deg, #FFFFFF 360deg);
  animation: laserBorderBeam 10s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.22;
}

.channels-card-box::after,
.consultation-form-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.94);
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.channels-box-header,
.channels-list,
.channels-commitments-box,
.form-card-header,
.form-card-desc,
.cyber-intake-form {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* 3D Perspective Card Tilt & Specular Light Reflection */
.channel-item-link {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  perspective: 800px;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}

.channel-item-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--spec-x, 50%) var(--spec-y, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.channel-item-link:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.channel-item-link:hover {
  transform: perspective(800px) translateY(-3px) scale(1.012);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.master-directory-footer {
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 80px 0 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Row 1: Intelligence / Newsletter */
.footer-intelligence-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 64px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.intelligence-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.intelligence-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.intelligence-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.intelligence-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.intelligence-input-group {
  display: flex;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--trans-fast);
}

.intelligence-input-group:focus-within {
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.intelligence-email-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.intelligence-email-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.intelligence-submit-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.intelligence-submit-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.intelligence-agree-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.45;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.intelligence-agree-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.intelligence-agree-label a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Row 2: 3-Column Directory */
.footer-directory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 64px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.directory-brand-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 0.95;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.directory-brand-logo-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.directory-brand-logo-link:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.footer-official-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.directory-brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.directory-brand-geo {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.directory-col-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.directory-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.directory-nav-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  transition: color var(--trans-fast), transform var(--trans-fast);
  display: inline-block;
}

.directory-nav-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Row 3: Giant Collaboration Banner */
.footer-collaboration-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 48px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.collab-lead-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.collab-meta-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.collab-giant-email {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}

.collab-giant-email .email-arrow {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}

.collab-giant-email:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.collab-giant-email:hover .email-arrow {
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

.collab-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
}

.collab-geo-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.collab-start-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.collab-start-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Row 4: Dual-Column Legal Disclaimers */
.footer-disclaimers-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.disclaimer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

/* Row 5: Copyright & Signature Bar */
.footer-copyright-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.copyright-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.copyright-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
}

.copyright-legal-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}

.copyright-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.copyright-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.signature-sep {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .services-grid, .insights-grid, .lab-grid, .skill-bank-grid, .pricing-grid, .tech-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .advantages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .robot-assistant-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .footer-intelligence-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .footer-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .glass-navbar {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .glass-navbar .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  /* Tablet Drawer Tuning (768px - 1024px) */
  .editorial-body-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    padding: 28px 0 40px;
  }
  .editorial-col-secondary {
    padding-left: 32px;
  }
  .editorial-nav-item .item-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .editorial-cap-item .cap-label {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  /* Tablet Robot Assistant */
  .robot-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 32px;
  }
  .robot-headline {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }

  /* Tablet Ribbon */
  .ribbon-text-solid,
  .ribbon-text-outline {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  /* Tablet Footer */
  .footer-intelligence-row {
    gap: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .intelligence-headline {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .footer-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .collab-giant-email {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
  }
  .footer-disclaimers-row {
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Mobile Drawer (< 768px) */
  .editorial-drawer-inner {
    padding: 20px 20px 32px;
  }
  .editorial-body-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 16px 0 32px;
  }
  /* In mobile drawer, hide the secondary column and show accordion inline */
  .editorial-col-secondary {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-sub-toggle-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }
  .editorial-nav-item .item-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.2vw, 2.2rem);
  }
  .editorial-nav-item .item-num {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    width: 36px;
  }
  .editorial-nav-item .item-arrow {
    display: none; /* Mobile uses clean right-aligned accordion toggle */
  }
  .editorial-drawer-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 24px;
  }
  .editorial-collab-left {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .editorial-email-pill {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 10px 18px;
  }
  .editorial-collab-right {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .editorial-start-project-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  /* Mobile Robot Assistant */
  .robot-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .robot-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 6.5vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
  }
  .robot-subheadline {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .robot-chips-container {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .robot-chip-btn {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 7px 12px;
  }
  .robot-input-row {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .robot-brief-input {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }

  /* Mobile Dual-Track Running Ribbon */
  .cyber-running-ribbon {
    padding: 12px 0;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .ribbon-content-chunk {
    gap: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }
  .ribbon-text-solid,
  .ribbon-text-outline {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  }
  .ribbon-sep {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  /* Mobile Master Footer */
  
/* Laser Border Beam Animation for Luxury Cards */
@keyframes laserBorderBeam {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.channels-card-box,
.consultation-form-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 50px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.channels-card-box::before,
.consultation-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%, transparent 0deg, transparent 280deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 320deg, #FFFFFF 360deg);
  animation: laserBorderBeam 10s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.22;
}

.channels-card-box::after,
.consultation-form-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.94);
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.channels-box-header,
.channels-list,
.channels-commitments-box,
.form-card-header,
.form-card-desc,
.cyber-intake-form {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* 3D Perspective Card Tilt & Specular Light Reflection */
.channel-item-link {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  perspective: 800px;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}

.channel-item-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--spec-x, 50%) var(--spec-y, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.channel-item-link:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.channel-item-link:hover {
  transform: perspective(800px) translateY(-3px) scale(1.012);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.master-directory-footer {
    padding: 48px 0 28px;
  }
  .footer-intelligence-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .intelligence-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 6vw, 2.3rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .intelligence-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .intelligence-form {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .intelligence-input-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .intelligence-email-input {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 13px 18px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .intelligence-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  }
  .intelligence-agree-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }

  .footer-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .directory-brand-logo {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .directory-col-heading {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .directory-nav-link {
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .footer-collaboration-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 36px 0;
  }
  .collab-lead-wrap {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .collab-giant-email {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5.6vw, 2.1rem);
    word-break: break-all;
    width: 100%;
    line-height: 1.2;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .collab-giant-email .email-arrow {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  .collab-cta-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .collab-start-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .footer-disclaimers-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 28px 0;
  }
  .footer-copyright-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  .services-grid, .showcase-grid, .insights-grid, .lab-grid, .skill-bank-grid, .pricing-grid, .tech-grid, .advantages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-container-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-badges-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .ai-chat-modal-window {
    width: calc(100vw - 40px);
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 80px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MONOCHROME CONTROLS & RANGE SLIDERS (DESKTOP & MOBILE)
   ========================================================================== */
input, textarea, select {
  accent-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

input:focus, textarea:focus, select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
}

input[type="range"],
.roi-slider,
.holo-slider {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  outline: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  margin: 12px 0;
  accent-color: #FFFFFF;
}

input[type="range"]::-webkit-slider-thumb,
.roi-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb,
.holo-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border: 2px solid #000000;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}

input[type="range"]::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover,
.roi-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover,
.holo-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {
  transform: scale(1.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AI CHAT DRAWER & FLOATING LAUNCHER (CYBER HUD WIDGET)
   ========================================================================== */
.chat-floating-launcher {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.chat-launch-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 18px 8px 10px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.chat-launch-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.chat-avatar-thumb {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chat-avatar-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.chat-launch-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.chat-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 84px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 380px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  height: 540px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  background: #080808;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 99999;
}

.chat-drawer.open,
.chat-drawer.active {
  display: flex !important;
}

.chat-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.chat-drawer-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.chat-drawer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.chat-drawer-status {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.chat-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}

.chat-drawer-close:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.chat-drawer-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.chat-bubble {
  max-width: 85%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.chat-bubble-bot {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  align-self: flex-start;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 2px;
}

.chat-bubble-user {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 500;
  align-self: flex-end;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 2px;
}

.chat-drawer-footer {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.chat-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.chat-send-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}

.chat-send-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Modals & Inspection Popups */
.holo-modal-backdrop,
.holo-spec-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 100000;
  padding: 24px;
}

.holo-modal-backdrop.open,
.holo-modal-backdrop.active,
.holo-spec-modal-backdrop.open,
.holo-spec-modal-backdrop.active {
  display: flex !important;
}

.holo-modal-window,
.holo-spec-modal-window {
  background: #080808;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 32px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.holo-modal-window img,
.holo-spec-modal-window img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  max-width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  filter: grayscale(100%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACHAU AI — HOME PAGE MASTER EXPERIENCE STYLES (v1.0.0)
   Specification: home-content-master.md
   Art Direction: Experimental Monochrome Futurism (#000000 × #FFFFFF)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   H01 — Hero / Brand Positioning
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.home-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 160px 0 90px;
  background: #000000;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.home-cyber-grid-floor {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: -20%;
  right: -20%;
  height: 360px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  transform: perspective(600px) rotateX(65deg);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%, transparent 85%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%, transparent 85%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.home-hologram-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: 10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(50px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.home-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.spec-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.spec-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FFFFFF;
  animation: pulseWhiteDot 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseWhiteDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.home-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.home-hero-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.home-hero-value-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  padding-left: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.note-bullet {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.home-hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.home-hero-authority {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.authority-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 5px 14px;
}

.authority-badge svg {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.authority-loc {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* 2. Abstract Pipeline HUD Stage Graphic */
.hero-pipeline-hud {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.pipeline-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pipeline-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.pipeline-live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FFFFFF;
  animation: pulseWhiteDot 1.8s infinite;
}

.pipeline-version {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.pipeline-steps-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.flow-card {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.flow-card.active {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.flow-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.flow-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: block;
}

.flow-sub {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  display: block;
}

.flow-check {
  margin-left: auto;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.flow-badge {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.flow-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.pipeline-telemetry-stage {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px;
}

.telemetry-readout {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 10px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.readout-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.readout-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  display: block;
}

.readout-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-telemetry-chips {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.hud-telemetry-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 3px 10px;
}

.chip-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px #FFFFFF;
}

.home-scroll-cue-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 56px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.home-scroll-cue {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.home-scroll-cue:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

.home-scroll-cue svg {
  animation: scrollBounce 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(4px); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   H02 — Areas of Expertise (WHAT I BUILD / 01)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.home-expertise-section {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.home-expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.home-expertise-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.home-expertise-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  background: rgba(16, 16, 16, 0.9);
}

.exp-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.exp-code {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.exp-badge {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 3px 10px;
}

.exp-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.exp-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex: 1;
}

.exp-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.exp-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 3px 9px;
}

.exp-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 18px;
}

.exp-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.exp-arrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}

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

.exp-link:hover .exp-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.section-action-center {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   H03 — Featured AI Showcase (SELECTED OUTPUTS / 02)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.home-showcase-section {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.home-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.home-showcase-tile {
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.home-showcase-tile:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.showcase-tile-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000000;
}

.tile-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.home-showcase-tile:hover .tile-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.tile-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tile-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.showcase-tile-body {
  padding: 26px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.tile-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tile-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex: 1;
}

.tile-chips {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.tile-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
}

.tile-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.tile-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.tile-arrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}

.tile-cta-btn:hover .tile-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   H04 — Inside AI Lab (BEHIND THE OUTPUT / 03)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.home-lab-section {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.home-lab-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.home-lab-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.home-lab-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.lab-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.lab-card-tag {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.lab-live-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.lab-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.lab-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.lab-spec-diagram {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.diagram-node {
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  text-align: center;
}

.diagram-node.active {
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.diagram-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.lab-terminal-mockup {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.term-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.term-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #FFFFFF;
}

.term-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.term-body {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.lab-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex: 1;
}

.feature-bullet {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.feature-bullet span {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Subsection H04A: How I Build */
.home-methodology-block {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 34px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.methodology-header {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.methodology-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.methodology-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.methodology-sub {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
}

.home-methodology-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.home-methodology-step {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.home-methodology-step:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-detail {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   H05 — Explore Skill Bank (TAKE IT FURTHER / 04)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.home-skills-section {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.home-skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.home-skills-card {
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.home-skills-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.skills-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.skills-card-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.skills-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.skills-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.skills-card-scope {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.skills-card-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.skills-card-link:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.skills-arrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}

.skills-card-link:hover .skills-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   H06 — Latest Insights (IDEAS, NOTES & RESEARCH / 05)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.home-insights-section {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.home-insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.home-insights-card {
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.home-insights-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.insights-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.insights-cat-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.insights-read-time {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.insights-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.insights-card-title a {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}

.insights-card-title a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.insights-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.insights-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 14px;
}

.insights-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.insights-read-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.insights-arrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}

.insights-read-link:hover .insights-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   H07 — Journey Preview (THE PERSON BEHIND THE WORK / 06)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.home-journey-section {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.home-journey-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

.journey-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.journey-role-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.journey-lead-p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.journey-body-p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.journey-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.journey-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.journey-spec-panel {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
}

.spec-panel-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.spec-panel-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.spec-panel-status {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.spec-panel-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.spec-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.stat-val {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.spec-panel-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 12px;
}

.spec-footer-note {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   H08 — Final Contact CTA (LET'S CONNECT / 07)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.home-contact-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 0 100px;
}

.home-contact-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.96) 80%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 76px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.contact-banner-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-banner-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.8vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.contact-banner-desc {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.contact-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.contact-banner-actions .btn-large {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-banner-telemetry {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.telemetry-live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FFFFFF;
  animation: pulseWhiteDot 1.8s infinite;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive Breakpoints for Home Spec
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .home-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .home-expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .home-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .home-lab-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .home-methodology-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .home-skills-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .home-insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .journey-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .home-hero-section {
    padding: 110px 0 50px;
  }
  .home-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 7.5vw, 2.8rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .home-hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .home-hero-cta-group .btn-primary,
  .home-hero-cta-group .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 20px;
  }
  .home-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .home-methodology-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .home-journey-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
  .home-contact-banner {
    padding: 48px 20px;
  }
  .contact-banner-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .contact-banner-actions .btn-large {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ACHAU AI — REDESIGNED CONTACT & INTAKE PROTOCOL STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-main-section {
  padding-top: 60px;
}

.contact-page-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

.contact-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FFFFFF;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.contact-page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-page-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 2-Column Master Grid */
.contact-master-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left Column: Direct Channels */
.channels-card-box {
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.channels-box-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.telemetry-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.channels-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.channels-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.channels-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.channel-item-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.channel-item-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.channel-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}

.channel-item-link:hover .channel-icon-wrap {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.channel-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.channel-label-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.channel-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.channel-status-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.channel-sub-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.channel-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.channel-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
}

.channel-arrow {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}

.channel-item-link:hover .channel-arrow {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Email Specific Card Actions */
.channel-email-item {
  cursor: default;
}
.channel-email-item .email-click-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.channel-email-item .email-click-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.copy-email-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.copy-email-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
}

/* Commitments Box */
.channels-commitments-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.commitment-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.commitment-item strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.commitment-bullet {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Right Column: Consultation Form */
.consultation-form-card {
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.form-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.form-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sync-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.sync-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00FF88;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #00FF88;
}

.form-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.form-grid-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-field-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cyber-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cyber-label .required-mark {
  color: #FF5555;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cyber-label .optional-mark {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: none;
}

.input-icon-wrap, .select-icon-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.field-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.select-chevron {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cyber-input, .cyber-select, .cyber-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: border-color var(--trans-fast), box-shadow var(--trans-fast);
}

.cyber-input {
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 16px 0 42px;
}

.cyber-select {
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 36px 0 16px;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cyber-select option {
  background: #111111;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cyber-textarea {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cyber-input:focus, .cyber-select:focus, .cyber-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.label-split-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.char-count-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   QUANTUM NEURAL MATRIX ANTI-BOT & SPAM VERIFICATION SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.quantum-antibot-card {
  background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.85);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.quantum-antibot-card.locked-verified {
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: #00FF88;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.2), inset 0 0 12px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.05);
}

.quantum-hud-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quantum-title-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.quantum-telemetry-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.quantum-hud-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.quantum-status-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.quantum-status-badge.verified {
  background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.16);
  border-color: #00FF88;
  color: #00FF88;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.4);
}

/* Oscilloscope & Radar HUD Screen */
.quantum-radar-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 96px;
  background: #030303;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.quantum-radar-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.quantum-radar-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, transparent 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 100%);
}

.quantum-scanline-light {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent);
  animation: radarScanSweep 3s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes radarScanSweep {
  0% { left: -40px; }
  100% { left: 100%; }
}

/* Telemetry Target Specification Row */
.quantum-telemetry-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.quantum-target-spec {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.quantum-target-spec .spec-val {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.spec-zone-hint {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.quantum-current-spec {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.quantum-current-spec .spec-val {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.quantum-refresh-target-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.quantum-refresh-target-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.quantum-refresh-target-btn:hover svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Precision Quantum Alignment Slider Track */
.quantum-slide-track-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.quantum-slide-track {
  position: relative;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

/* Illuminated Target Zone Marker */
.quantum-target-marker {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 24px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.target-marker-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FFFFFF, 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.target-marker-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  padding: 1px 4px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.quantum-slide-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.28));
  border-radius: 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: width 0.05s ease-out;
}

.quantum-slide-guide-text {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  padding: 0 50px;
  text-align: center;
}

.quantum-slide-thumb {
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  left: 3px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: grab;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transition: background-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
  z-index: 2;
  touch-action: none;
}

.quantum-slide-thumb:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Verified Lock State */
.quantum-slide-track.verified {
  border-color: #00FF88;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.3);
}

.quantum-slide-track.verified .quantum-slide-fill {
  background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.18);
}

.quantum-slide-track.verified .quantum-slide-guide-text {
  color: #00FF88;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.quantum-slide-track.verified .quantum-slide-thumb {
  background: #00FF88;
  color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.7);
  cursor: default;
}

.quantum-hint {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Submit Button */
.cyber-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  height: 54px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cyber-submit-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.cyber-submit-btn:not(:disabled):hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-idle-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.btn-transmitting-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.cyber-spinner {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-top-color: #000000;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

.form-feedback-banner {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-feedback-banner.error {
  background: rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid #FF4444;
  color: #FFAAAA;
}
.form-feedback-banner.success {
  background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid #00FF88;
  color: #88FFAA;
}

/* Ticket Modal Window */
.cyber-ticket-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}

.ticket-modal-window {
  max-width: 540px;
  width: 100%;
  background: #0E0E0E;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  position: relative;
  animation: modal-enter 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.ticket-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.ticket-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.ticket-pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00FF88;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00FF88;
}

.ticket-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.ticket-close-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ticket-modal-body {
  text-align: center;
}

.ticket-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.ticket-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ticket-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ticket-details-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ticket-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.ticket-row span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.ticket-row strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.status-verified-text {
  color: #00FF88;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for Contact Page */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-master-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-main-section {
    padding-top: 40px;
  }
  .contact-page-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.7rem);
  }
  .channels-card-box, .consultation-form-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .form-grid-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .cyber-slide-track {
    height: 48px;
  }
  .slide-thumb {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .slide-text {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
}




/* ==========================================================================
   ACHAU AI — JOURNEY PAGE (MASTER BRIEF EXPERIMENTAL MONOCHROME FUTURISM)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Utility Helpers for Journey */
.max-w-720 {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.journey-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.journey-section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.journey-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.journey-section-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 01. HERO SECTION */
.journey-hero-section {
  padding-top: 130px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.journey-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.journey-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00FF88;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00FF88;
  animation: pulseBeacon 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.journey-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.journey-hero-statement {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.journey-badge-cluster {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.journey-role-chip,
.journey-location-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.journey-role-chip {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.journey-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.journey-micro-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.micro-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.journey-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.journey-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.journey-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #EAEAEA;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.journey-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.journey-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.journey-btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}

.journey-btn-ghost:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Hero Right Visual: Interactive 3D Holographic Cyber Core */
.journey-hero-section .container {
  max-width: 1540px;
}

.journey-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.journey-3d-hologram-hub {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 14, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92), 0 0 50px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--trans-normal);
}

.journey-3d-hologram-hub:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
}

.hologram-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hologram-label-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.hologram-sys-id {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.hologram-status-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00FF88;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.28);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.hologram-canvas-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 8, 0.8) 75%, transparent 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.journey-3d-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  cursor: grab;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.journey-3d-canvas:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Concentric HUD Reticles */
.hologram-hud-reticle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.reticle-outer {
  width: 330px;
  height: 330px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  animation: rotateClockwise 45s linear infinite;
}

.reticle-inner {
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  border: 1px dotted rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  animation: rotateCounterClockwise 30s linear infinite;
}

.hologram-crosshair-center {
  position: absolute;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hologram-crosshair-center::before,
.hologram-crosshair-center::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.hologram-crosshair-center::before {
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.hologram-crosshair-center::after {
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.hologram-laser-sweep {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: laserScanSweep 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes laserScanSweep {
  0% { top: 10%; opacity: 0.1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { top: 90%; opacity: 0.1; }
}

/* Floating Spatial HUD Badges */
.hologram-floating-tag {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(12, 12, 16, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.tag-top-right {
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
}

.tag-bottom-left {
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
}

.tag-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.tag-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hologram-gyro-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gyro-icon {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  animation: rotateClockwise 8s linear infinite;
}

/* Hologram Bottom Bar */
.hologram-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.telemetry-mini-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.stat-k {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.stat-v {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.telemetry-audio-wave {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 3px;
  height: 18px;
}

.wave-bar {
  width: 3px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 1px;
  animation: wavePulse 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.wave-bar:nth-child(1) { height: 40%; animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.wave-bar:nth-child(2) { height: 80%; animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.wave-bar:nth-child(3) { height: 100%; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.wave-bar:nth-child(4) { height: 60%; animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.wave-bar:nth-child(5) { height: 90%; animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.wave-bar:nth-child(6) { height: 50%; animation-delay: 0.15s; }

@keyframes wavePulse {
  0% { transform: scaleY(0.3); opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DUAL INFINITE CYBER MARQUEE TICKERS (JOURNEY DISCIPLINE & PHILOSOPHY)
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-marquee-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: rgba(6, 6, 8, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  margin: 30px 0 70px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.journey-marquee-ticker {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.journey-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
  gap: 36px;
}

.journey-marquee-track.track-left {
  animation: journeyMarqueeLeft 40s linear infinite;
}

.journey-marquee-track.track-right {
  animation: journeyMarqueeRight 44s linear infinite;
}

.journey-marquee-section:hover .track-left,
.journey-marquee-section:hover .track-right {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.j-marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.j-marquee-item span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.j-marquee-item strong {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.j-outline {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  color: transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
}

@keyframes journeyMarqueeLeft {
  0% { transform: translateX(0%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-33.333333%); }
}

@keyframes journeyMarqueeRight {
  0% { transform: translateX(-33.333333%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0%); }
}

/* 02. PERSONAL INTRO SECTION */
.journey-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.journey-intro-columns {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.intro-col-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 54px;
}

.intro-step-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.intro-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.intro-col-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.journey-pull-quote-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 32px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.quote-mark-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: -16px;
}

.pull-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pull-quote-author strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.pull-quote-author span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

/* 03. MASTER TIMELINE SPINE (INTERACTIVE SCROLL & TELEMETRY HUBS) */
.journey-timeline-section .container {
  max-width: 1480px;
  position: relative;
}

.master-spine-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 60px auto 0;
  padding: 30px 0;
}

/* Static Track */
.spine-center-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Dynamic Scroll Laser Fill */
.spine-center-track-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  height: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #00FF88 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 22px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.6);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  transition: height 0.12s ease-out;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Timeline Row Block */
.timeline-block {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 76px;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.timeline-block .timeline-card-box {
  width: calc(50% - 48px);
}

.timeline-block .timeline-meta-ambient {
  width: calc(50% - 48px);
}

/* Beacon Node (Centered on spine) */
.timeline-node-beacon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 26px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #000000;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.beacon-core {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.beacon-ripple {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.6);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Horizontal Connector Line */
.timeline-connector-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 35px;
  left: calc(50% - 48px);
  right: calc(50% - 48px);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Scrolled-Active State */
.timeline-block.is-scrolled-active .timeline-node-beacon {
  border-color: #00FF88;
  background: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px #00FF88;
}

.timeline-block.is-scrolled-active .beacon-core {
  background: #00FF88;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00FF88;
}

.timeline-block.is-scrolled-active .beacon-ripple {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.3);
  animation: pulseBeacon 2.2s infinite ease-out;
}

.timeline-block.is-scrolled-active .timeline-card-box {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.timeline-block.is-scrolled-active .ambient-watermark-year {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.timeline-block.is-scrolled-active .ambient-telemetry-card {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  background: rgba(14, 14, 18, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/* Card Box Styling */
.timeline-card-box {
  background: rgba(12, 12, 16, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 30px;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.timeline-card-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.timeline-card-box.highlight-academic {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  background: rgba(16, 16, 22, 0.92);
}

.timeline-card-box.highlight-current {
  border-color: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.12);
}

.timeline-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.timeline-date-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.timeline-date-chip.active {
  background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.45);
  color: #00FF88;
}

.timeline-org-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
}

.timeline-org-chip.highlight {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.timeline-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-item-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.timeline-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.timeline-tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.t-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.t-tag.highlight {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COUNTERPART AMBIENT TELEMETRY HUB (OPPOSITE TO EACH CARD)
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-meta-ambient {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.block-left .timeline-meta-ambient {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.block-right .timeline-meta-ambient {
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.ambient-watermark-year {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  user-select: none;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.ambient-watermark-year.active {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.7);
}

.ambient-telemetry-card {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 14, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.ambient-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.ambient-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.ambient-badge.highlight {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.ambient-badge.active {
  background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.15);
  color: #00FF88;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.4);
}

.ambient-metric-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ambient-metric {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.am-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.am-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ambient-visual-radar {
  position: relative;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ambient-visual-radar .radar-scanline {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
  animation: radarScanH 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes radarScanH {
  0% { left: -40px; }
  100% { left: 100%; }
}

.radar-point-cloud .rp {
  position: absolute;
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00FF88;
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px #00FF88;
}

.radar-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Floating Milestone Quick-Jump Scrubber */
.timeline-hud-scrubber {
  position: fixed;
  right: 24px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 14, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 10px;
  z-index: 99;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--trans-normal), transform var(--trans-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.timeline-hud-scrubber.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.scrub-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0 4px 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.scrub-dot {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.scrub-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.scrub-dot.active {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #00FF88;
}

.scrub-dot .s-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.scrub-dot .s-name {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

/* 04. CURRENT PRACTICE 4-CARD MODULAR GRID */
.practice-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.practice-item-card {
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.practice-item-card:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.9);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.practice-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.practice-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.practice-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.practice-meta-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.practice-meta-pills span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.practice-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}

.practice-card-link:hover {
  gap: 12px;
  color: #00FF88;
}

/* 05. CORE PRACTICE PILLARS */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.pillar-code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pillar-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* 06. FLAGSHIP CASE STUDY BOX */
.flagship-case-box {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  position: relative;
}

.flagship-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.flagship-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.flagship-project-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.flagship-project-meta strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.flagship-narrative-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.flagship-narrative-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.flagship-narrative-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.flagship-metric-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
}

.f-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.f-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.f-metric-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.f-metric-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* 07. ENTERPRISE EXPERIENCE BOX */
.enterprise-experience-box {
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
}

.enterprise-content-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.enterprise-p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pipeline-card-wrap {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
}

.pipeline-header {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.pipeline-flow-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.p-step {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.step-idx {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
}

.p-arrow {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* 08. SELECTED MILESTONES */
.milestones-curated-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.curated-milestone-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.curated-milestone-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.m-card-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.m-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.m-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.m-card-status {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* 09. PRINCIPLES LINEAR FLOW */
.principles-linear-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.principle-step-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 18px;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.principle-step-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.p-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.p-name {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #00FF88;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.p-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.p-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 10. GROWTH VISION BOX */
.growth-vision-box {
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.growth-tag-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.growth-career-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.growth-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.growth-body-text p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.growth-focus-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.focus-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 11. EXPLORE GATEWAY GRID */
.explore-gateway-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.explore-gateway-tile {
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
  color: inherit;
}

.explore-gateway-tile:hover {
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.9);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.tile-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tile-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.tile-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tile-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.tile-arrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}

.explore-gateway-tile:hover .tile-arrow {
  color: #00FF88;
}

/* 12. TERMINAL CTA SECTION */
.journey-terminal-cta {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 60px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 50px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.cta-inner-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 500px;
  height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.journey-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.journey-cta-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.journey-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   JOURNEY RESPONSIVE ADAPTATIONS (TABLET & MOBILE)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .journey-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .journey-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .principles-linear-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .explore-gateway-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .flagship-narrative-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .flagship-metric-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .enterprise-content-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .milestones-curated-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .master-spine-timeline {
    margin-top: 40px;
  }
  .spine-center-track,
  .spine-center-track-fill {
    left: 20px;
    transform: none;
  }
  .timeline-block {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-left: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .timeline-block .timeline-card-box,
  .timeline-block .timeline-meta-ambient {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .timeline-block .timeline-meta-ambient {
    order: -1;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .timeline-node-beacon {
    left: 20px !important;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0) !important;
  }
  .timeline-connector-line {
    display: none;
  }
  .timeline-hud-scrubber {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .practice-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .principles-linear-flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .explore-gateway-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .flagship-metric-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .flagship-case-box {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .flagship-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .enterprise-experience-box {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .growth-vision-box {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .journey-terminal-cta {
    padding: 40px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACHAU AI — SKILL BANK & PROMPT REPOSITORY (FUTURISTIC CYBER-NOIR)
   Philosophy: Pure Obsidian (#000000) × Liquid Chrome × Stark White (#FFFFFF)
   Aesthetic: Luxury Cyber-Brutalism, HUD Telemetry, Glassmorphism, 3D Mesh
   ========================================================================== */

/* 01. Hero Banner */
.sb-hero-banner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 500px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 130px 24px 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000000;
}

.sb-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sb-hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 35%;
  opacity: 0.42;
  filter: contrast(1.25) brightness(0.85);
}

.sb-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 65%, #000000 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 0%, transparent 25%, transparent 65%, #000000 100%);
}

.sb-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 860px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sb-breadcrumb {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.sb-breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sb-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sb-slash {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.sb-curr {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Frosted Glass Telemetry Prompt Composer */
.sb-glass-composer {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 14, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 24px 26px 18px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 
    0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
}

.sb-glass-composer:focus-within {
  background: rgba(14, 14, 18, 0.92);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 
    0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 
    0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.sb-composer-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  resize: none;
  outline: none;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sb-composer-textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.sb-composer-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.sb-tool-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sb-pill-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #A0A0A0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.sb-pill-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.sb-pill-chip.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.sb-submit-arrow-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.sb-submit-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: #E5E5E5;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.sb-hero-subtext {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #888888;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

/* 02. Main Section */
.sb-main-section {
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 60px 0 120px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sb-main-container {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.sb-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.sb-eyebrow-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sb-eyebrow-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FFFFFF;
  animation: hudPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.sb-section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sb-text-muted {
  color: #777777;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sb-section-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #999999;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 03. Toolbar: Categories & Search */
.sb-filter-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.sb-category-chips-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 6px 0 14px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.sb-category-chips-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.sb-cat-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: #A0A0A0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.sb-cat-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sb-cat-chip.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.sb-count-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #777777;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sb-count-badge.active,
.sb-cat-chip.active .sb-count-badge {
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sb-search-box-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.sb-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 14px 22px 14px 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  outline: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.sb-search-input::placeholder {
  color: #666666;
}

.sb-search-input:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sb-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #777777;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sb-search-input:focus + .sb-search-icon {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sb-empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.sb-empty-state p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.sb-empty-state span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #777777;
}

/* 04. Card Grid */
.sb-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}

.sb-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.sb-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.sb-card-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #080808;
}

.sb-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.sb-card-kind-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sb-play-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

.sb-play-badge:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.sb-card-body {
  padding: 22px 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sb-card-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sb-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

.sb-card-cat-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #A0A0A0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sb-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #888888;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sb-author-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.sb-prompt-box {
  background: #050505;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  height: 125px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) transparent;
}

.sb-prompt-box::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}

.sb-prompt-box::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.sb-prompt-box code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #CCCCCC;
  white-space: pre-wrap;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.sb-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sb-btn-copy {
  flex: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sb-btn-copy:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.sb-btn-copy.copied {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sb-btn-try {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sb-btn-try:hover {
  background: #E5E5E5;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.sb-accordion-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 0 -22px -18px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.sb-accordion-bar:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.sb-accordion-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.sb-skill-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sb-skill-headings {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.sb-skill-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.sb-skill-steps-count {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #777777;
}

.sb-toggle-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
}

/* Accordion Drawer */
.sb-accordion-drawer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin: 16px -22px -18px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  background: #040404;
}

.sb-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.sb-drawer-title-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.sb-drawer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.sb-drawer-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #888888;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sb-drawer-close-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sb-steps-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.sb-step-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.sb-step-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.sb-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sb-step-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.sb-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.sb-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #A0A0A0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.sb-refs-section {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.sb-refs-heading {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #888888;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sb-refs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sb-ref-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 9/14;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sb-ref-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.sb-ref-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 6px 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 0%, transparent 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.sb-tools-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.sb-tool-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CCCCCC;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* 05. Video Modal Dialog */
.sb-video-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.sb-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.sb-modal-dialog {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
  background: #080808;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.sb-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sb-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sb-modal-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.sb-modal-close:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.sb-modal-body {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: #000000;
}

.sb-modal-body video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* Responsive Adaptations */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sb-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sb-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sb-glass-composer {
    padding: 16px 16px 14px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .sb-composer-toolbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .sb-submit-arrow-btn {
    align-self: flex-end;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ACHAU AI — CINÉMATIQUE FILM TECHNIQUE & PROMPT MATRIX
   Aesthetic: Cyber-Noir Obsidian, Liquid Chrome, Monospace Telemetry, HUD
   ========================================================================== */

/* Catalog Section Container */
.cine-catalog-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-bottom: 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Cyber Grid & Vignette */
.cine-grid-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, black 40%, transparent 85%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, black 40%, transparent 85%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.cine-glow-radial {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1000px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.07) 0%, rgba(79, 172, 254, 0.02) 50%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Hero Section */
.cine-hero {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 120px 24px 48px;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.cine-badge-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #A0A5B5;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.cine-live-indicator {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00F2FE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00F2FE;
  animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite;
}

.cine-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #D4D4D8 50%, #71717A 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.cine-hero-title span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85em;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #00F2FE 50%, #4FACFE 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.cine-hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  color: #A1A1AA;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Telemetry Stats Strip */
.cine-stats-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.cine-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.cine-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cine-stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #71717A;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Sticky Filter & Search Bar */
.cine-controls-wrapper {
  position: sticky;
  top: 72px;
  z-index: 20;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cine-controls-inner {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.cine-controls-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Search Box */
.cine-search-box {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.cine-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #71717A;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cine-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 12px 48px 12px 44px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.cine-search-input:focus {
  border-color: #00F2FE;
  background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.03);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.15);
}

.cine-search-clear {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #71717A;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  display: none;
}

.cine-search-clear:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Difficulty Filter Pills */
.cine-difficulty-filter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 3px;
  gap: 2px;
}

.cine-diff-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #A1A1AA;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.cine-diff-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cine-diff-btn.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Category Filter Tabs */
.cine-category-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.cine-category-pills::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.cine-cat-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #A1A1AA;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cine-cat-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.cine-cat-pill.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.cine-cat-count {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 10px;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.cine-cat-pill.active .cine-cat-count {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  color: #000000;
}

/* Result Counter Bar */
.cine-results-meta {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #71717A;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* Card Grid Layout */
.cine-grid {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .cine-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .cine-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .cine-hero {
    padding: 100px 16px 36px;
  }
}

/* Individual Card */
.cine-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(15, 15, 18, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.cine-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.08);
}

/* Card Video / Image Container */
.cine-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000000;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cine-card-poster {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
  display: block;
}

.cine-card:hover .cine-card-poster {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.cine-card-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cine-card.is-playing .cine-card-video {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Video Badge Overlays */
.cine-media-badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.cine-pill-cat {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #E4E4E7;
}

.cine-pill-diff {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.cine-diff-Basic {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  color: #34D399;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.cine-diff-Intermediate {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  color: #FBBF24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.cine-diff-Advanced {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  color: #F87171;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
}

/* Play Indicator Overlay */
.cine-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cine-play-btn-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cine-card:hover .cine-play-btn-circle {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.cine-card.is-playing .cine-play-overlay {
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Card Body Content */
.cine-card-body {
  padding: 22px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.cine-card-header-row {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cine-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cine-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.cine-card-title a:hover {
  color: #00F2FE;
}

.cine-card-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #A1A1AA;
  line-height: 1.55;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Card Prompt Preview Block */
.cine-prompt-preview {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cine-prompt-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #D4D4D8;
  line-height: 1.45;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: all;
}

.cine-prompt-copy-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #A1A1AA;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cine-prompt-copy-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cine-prompt-copy-btn.copied {
  background: #10B981;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #10B981;
}

/* Card Footer Actions */
.cine-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
}

.cine-inspect-link {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cine-inspect-link:hover {
  color: #00F2FE;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.cine-quick-view-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #71717A;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.cine-quick-view-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DETAIL PAGE (150 SUBPAGES) STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.cine-detail-view {
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 110px 24px 100px;
}

.cine-detail-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Navigation Back Bar */
.cine-back-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.cine-back-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #A1A1AA;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cine-back-btn:hover {
  color: #00F2FE;
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.cine-detail-breadcrumbs {
  color: #71717A;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.cine-detail-breadcrumbs span {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Detail Header */
.cine-detail-header {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.cine-detail-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cine-detail-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cine-detail-lede {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #D4D4D8;
  max-width: 900px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Cinema Stage (Video Player) */
.cine-stage-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 50px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.06);
}

.cine-stage-media {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  position: relative;
  background: #000000;
}

.cine-stage-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.cine-stage-telemetry {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 22, 0.8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #71717A;
}

/* Prompt Console Box */
.cine-prompt-console {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 22, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.cine-prompt-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cine-prompt-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #00F2FE;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.cine-prompt-copy-large {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cine-prompt-copy-large:hover {
  background: #00F2FE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.4);
}

.cine-prompt-content {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #E4E4E7;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.cine-prompt-content .token-subject {
  color: #00F2FE;
  background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.4);
}

.cine-prompt-tip {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #71717A;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Deep Dive Sections (When to Use, Directing AI, Mistakes) */
.cine-breakdown-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .cine-breakdown-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

.cine-breakdown-card {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 22, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
}

.cine-breakdown-card.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.cine-breakdown-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #71717A;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cine-breakdown-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cine-breakdown-body {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #A1A1AA;
}

/* Mistakes Warning List */
.cine-mistakes-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.cine-mistake-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #D4D4D8;
}

.cine-mistake-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  color: #EF4444;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Sources List */
.cine-sources-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cine-source-link {
  color: #00F2FE;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cine-source-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Related Techniques Grid */
.cine-related-section {
  margin-top: 64px;
  padding-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.cine-related-header {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cine-related-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cine-related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .cine-related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Prev / Next Bottom Bar */
.cine-pagination-bar {
  margin-top: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 22, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.cine-page-nav-link {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.cine-page-nav-link:hover {
  color: #00F2FE;
}

/* Modal Quick View */
.cine-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cine-modal-backdrop.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.cine-modal-dialog {
  background: #0E0E12;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  max-width: 800px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cine-modal-backdrop.is-open .cine-modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.cine-modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cine-modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ACHAU AI — ENHANCED SKILL BANK HERO & INFINITE MARQUEE RIBBON
   Motion: 3D Perspective Grid, Floating HUD Chips, Hologram Pulse, Infinite Loop
   ========================================================================== */

.sb-hero-banner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 620px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 140px 24px 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000000;
}

/* Perspective Cyber Grid Floor */
.sb-cyber-grid-floor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  transform: perspective(600px) rotateX(28deg);
  transform-origin: 50% 0%;
  animation: sbGridFlow 25s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes sbGridFlow {
  0% { background-position: 0 0; }
  100% { background-position: 0 500px; }
}

/* Hologram Radial Spotlight */
.sb-hero-hologram-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 5%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.12) 0%, rgba(79, 172, 254, 0.04) 40%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: sbHoloPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes sbHoloPulse {
  0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.95); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.08); }
}

.sb-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 980px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Floating Telemetry Chips (Desktop Only) */
.sb-float-chip {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(14, 14, 18, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #D4D4D8;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
}

.sb-float-chip .sb-chip-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00F2FE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00F2FE;
}

.sb-float-chip .sb-chip-icon {
  color: #00F2FE;
  font-size: 11px;
}

.sb-chip-left-1 {
  top: 15%;
  left: -8%;
  animation: sbChipFloatA 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sb-chip-left-2 {
  bottom: 22%;
  left: -6%;
  animation: sbChipFloatB 7.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sb-chip-right-1 {
  top: 18%;
  right: -8%;
  animation: sbChipFloatB 6.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sb-chip-right-2 {
  bottom: 25%;
  right: -5%;
  animation: sbChipFloatA 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes sbChipFloatA {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(1.5deg); }
}

@keyframes sbChipFloatB {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(14px) rotate(-1.5deg); }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .sb-float-chip { display: none; }
}

/* Hero Badge */
.sb-hero-telemetry-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #A1A1AA;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sb-live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00F2FE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00F2FE;
  animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite;
}

.sb-version-tag {
  background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.15);
  color: #00F2FE;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
}

/* Hero Main Title */
.sb-hero-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sb-title-gradient {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72em;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #00F2FE 45%, #4FACFE 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.sb-hero-subtext-enhanced {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
  color: #A1A1AA;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Stats Counter Strip */
.sb-hero-telemetry-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.sb-hero-stat-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.sb-hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sb-hero-stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #71717A;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLAWLESS INFINITE MARQUEE RIBBON (DÂY BĂNG HIỆU ỨNG SKILL BANK)
   ========================================================================== */
.sb-ribbon-ticker {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000000;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 14px 0;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 10;
}

.sb-ribbon-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: sbRibbonScroll 32s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

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

.sb-ribbon-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-right: 32px;
}

.sb-ribbon-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #D4D4D8;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sb-ribbon-icon {
  color: #00F2FE;
  font-size: 10px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.6);
}

@keyframes sbRibbonScroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   TEASER / COMING SOON VIEW (MagentX Inspired Launching Section)
   Synchronized with Cyber-Noir Futuristic Aesthetics
   ========================================================================== */
.teaser-page-container {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  background: #000000;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Ambient Radial Glow */
.teaser-page-container::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 35%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.teaser-page-container::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.teaser-content-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 24px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* 01. Rotating Circular Badge / Seal */
.teaser-seal-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.teaser-seal-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: teaserSealSpin 24s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
}

.teaser-seal-svg text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.teaser-seal-center {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

@keyframes teaserSealSpin {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* 02. Telemetry Status Pill */
.teaser-telemetry-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.teaser-telemetry-badge .live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FFFFFF;
  animation: liveDotBlink 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes liveDotBlink {
  0% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.15); }
}

.teaser-telemetry-badge .telemetry-tag {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding-left: 6px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* 03. Giant Headline */
.teaser-title {
  text-transform: none !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.2vw, 5.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.teaser-highlight {
  text-transform: none !important;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.teaser-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 0.28em;
  height: 0.28em;
  margin-left: 0.18em;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  vertical-align: baseline;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px #FFFFFF, 0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  animation: dotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); box-shadow: 0 0 16px #FFFFFF; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.15); box-shadow: 0 0 28px #FFFFFF, 0 0 50px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }
}

/* 04. Subtitle Description */
.teaser-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.teaser-desc strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* 05. Action Buttons */
.teaser-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.teaser-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.teaser-btn.primary {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.teaser-btn.primary:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.teaser-btn.secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.teaser-btn.secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 06. Marquee Showcase Ribbon */
.teaser-marquee-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 30px 0 20px;
  z-index: 2;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
}

.teaser-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  animation: teaserMarquee 36s linear infinite;
}

.teaser-marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.teaser-marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 3.4rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 3.4rem);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.marquee-word {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 6.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
}

.marquee-card {
  width: clamp(130px, 15vw, 200px);
  height: clamp(84px, 9.5vw, 126px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: #0A0A0A;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.marquee-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

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

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

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .teaser-page-container {
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
  }
  
  .teaser-seal-wrapper {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  
  .teaser-title {
  text-transform: none !important;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 10vw, 3.4rem);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  
  .teaser-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  
  .marquee-word {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 8vw, 3.8rem);
  }
  
  .marquee-card {
    width: 120px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
}