/* =========================================================
   PANCHAMI CONTENT WRITER & PUBLISHING STUDIO
   Premium Midnight + Navy + Champagne Gold Design System
   Complete Suite with Dedicated Multi-Page Styles
   ========================================================= */

:root {
    --midnight: #07111f;
    --navy: #0d1b2d;
    --navy-light: #132b46;
    --navy-card: #0e2137;
    --gold: #f5b942;
    --gold-light: #ffd978;
    --gold-subtle: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    --white: #ffffff;
    --cream: #fffaf0;
    --text: #f1f5f9;
    --text-muted: #94a3b8;
    --text-light: #ffffff;
    --border: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --radius: 20px;
    --radius-sm: 10px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --shadow-hover: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    --shadow-gold: 0 15px 40px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
    --font-serif: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    --font-sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;

    /* Futuristic Aurora Neon Tokens (Matching Developer Architecture) */
    --cyan-neon: #00f2fe;
    --cyan-glow: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.4);
    --purple-neon: #9b5de5;
    --purple-glow: rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.35);
    --pink-neon: #f72585;
    --pink-glow: rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.35);
    --aurora-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #00f2fe 0%, #9b5de5 50%, #f72585 100%);
    --aurora-border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.35);
    --safe-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px);

    /* SaaS & Supabase Cloud Emerald Tokens */
    --supabase-emerald: #3ecf8e;
    --supabase-emerald-glow: rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.45);
    --supabase-emerald-subtle: rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.12);
    --surface-glass: rgba(11, 23, 39, 0.82);
    --surface-card: #0d1e33;
    --surface-card-hover: #10253e;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100vw;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    touch-action: manipulation;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #2a3b52 #07111f;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--text);
    background: #07111f;
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

/* Custom Luxury Scrollbars */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #07111f;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #23354d;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 2px solid #07111f;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
}

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold) !important;
    outline-offset: 3px !important;
}

img,
svg,
video,
iframe,
canvas {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

table {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

pre,
code {
    max-width: 100%;
    white-space: pre-wrap;
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

button {
    font-family: inherit;
}

::selection {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ================= COMMON UTILITIES ================= */
.container {
    width: min(100% - 2rem, 1200px);
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.section {
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-title {
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 52px);
    line-height: 1.14;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.section-title span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.section-heading {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 55px auto;
}

.section-heading p {
    margin-top: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ================= BUTTONS ================= */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd978 0%, #f5b942 100%);
    color: #07111f !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffd978 100%);
    color: #07111f !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.5);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.1);
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #07111f !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
}

.btn-studio {
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}

.btn-studio:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #07111f !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd978 0%, #f5b942 100%);
    color: #07111f !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffd978 100%);
    color: #07111f !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.btn-chat-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.95), rgba(19, 36, 56, 0.95));
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 18px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.btn-chat-hero:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.18), rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.18));
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold-light) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
}

/* ================= NAVBAR ================= */
#navbar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

#navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 0;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: #07111f;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.45);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.logo:hover .logo-box {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.logo-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 11px;
}

.logo-name {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.desktop-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
}

.desktop-nav a {
    color: #d1dced;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.desktop-nav a:hover,
.desktop-nav a.active-nav {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-button {
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--midnight) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
}

.nav-button:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Live Chat Navbar Trigger Button */
.nav-chat-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.12), rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12));
    border: 1px solid rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.45);
    color: #3ecf8e;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.15);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-chat-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.25), rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25));
    border-color: #3ecf8e;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.35);
}

.status-pulse-emerald {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981, 0 0 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    animation: emeraldPulseLive 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes emeraldPulseLive {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981, 0 0 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.35);
        opacity: 0.8;
        box-shadow: 0 0 16px #10b981, 0 0 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.9);
    }
}

.badge-live-online {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
    color: #10b981;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.mobile-chat-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    color: #3ecf8e !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-left: 2px solid #3ecf8e !important;
    padding-left: 10px !important;
}

.nav-admin-btn,
.footer-admin-link,
.footer-admin-card {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ================= MOBILE MENU BUTTON & ANIMATED 3-BAR ICON ================= */
.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.85);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 10002;
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
}

.menu-bar {
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: block;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .bar-1 {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--gold);
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .bar-2 {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .bar-3 {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    background: var(--gold);
}

/* ================= MOBILE DRAWER BACKDROP OVERLAY ================= */
.mobile-menu-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: rgba(3, 7, 13, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 9998;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-backdrop.open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ================= MOBILE DRAWER (FROSTED GLASS ARCHITECTURE) ================= */
.mobile-menu {
    display: none;
}

.mobile-menu:not(.open) {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

.mobile-menu.open {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: min(88vw, 360px) !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    height: 100dvh !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.98) 0%, rgba(13, 27, 46, 0.98) 100%) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) !important;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3) !important;
    box-shadow: -15px 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) !important;
    z-index: 10001 !important;
    padding: 24px 20px calc(28px + var(--safe-bottom)) 20px !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    animation: drawerSlideIn 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

@keyframes drawerSlideIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(100%);
    }

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

.mobile-menu-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mobile-menu-title {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.mobile-menu-pill {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
}

.mobile-menu-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    flex: 1;
}

.mobile-menu-links a {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #cadbee !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
}

.mobile-menu-links a:hover,
.mobile-menu-links a.active-nav {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15), rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.08)) !important;
    border-color: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4) !important;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

.mobile-menu-links a .menu-icon {
    font-size: 18px;
}

.mobile-menu-footer {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mobile-menu-footer .mobile-hire {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 13px 18px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5b942 0%, #e29b14 100%) !important;
    color: #07111f !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
}

.mobile-menu-direct {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.mobile-admin {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ================= DEDICATED PAGE HERO BANNERS ================= */
.page-hero {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 20%, #132b46 0%, #07111f 70%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 90px 0 70px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero-content {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.page-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.page-hero h1 span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.page-hero p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #cadbee;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ================= HERO SECTION (HOMEPAGE) ================= */
.hero {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 20%, #132b46 0%, #07111f 70%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 140px 0 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.hero-glow-one {
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.22) 0%, rgba(245, 185, 66, 0) 70%);
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    animation: orbFloatOne 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-glow-two {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(19, 43, 70, 0.8) 0%, rgba(19, 43, 70, 0) 70%);
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    animation: orbFloatTwo 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes orbFloatOne {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(-30px, 40px) scale(1.08);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(0.95);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

@keyframes orbFloatTwo {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.12);
        opacity: 0.9;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-20px, 30px) scale(0.9);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
}

.hero-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.availability {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.availability span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #4ade80;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #4ade80;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 62px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-content h1 span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #cadbee;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.trust-items {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Hero Writing Preview Card */
.writing-preview {
    position: relative;
}

.floating-decoration {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -15px;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
    border-radius: 24px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.document-card {
    background: var(--navy-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    position: relative;
}

.document-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.browser-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
}

.browser-dots span {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.browser-dots span:nth-child(1) {
    background: #ff5f56;
}

.browser-dots span:nth-child(2) {
    background: #ffbd2e;
}

.browser-dots span:nth-child(3) {
    background: #27c93f;
}

.document-top small {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.gold-line {
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.document-card h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.document-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #a4b8d1;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.fake-lines {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.fake-lines span {
    height: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.fake-lines span:nth-child(1) {
    width: 90%;
}

.fake-lines span:nth-child(2) {
    width: 75%;
}

.fake-lines span:nth-child(3) {
    width: 60%;
}

.document-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 18px;
}

.document-footer strong {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.btn-card-read {
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.btn-card-read:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ================= PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLES HUB ================= */
.writings-section {
    background: #0e2137;
}

.hub-controls-bar {
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hub-search-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #0e2137;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 240px;
}

.hub-search-box input {
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
}

.hub-filter-pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-pill {
    padding: 7px 16px;
    background: #0e2137;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.filter-pill:hover,
.filter-pill.active {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

.hub-sort-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hub-sort-group select {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    background: #0e2137;
    font-weight: 600;
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.article-card-item {
    background: #0e2137;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.article-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
}

.card-thumbnail-box {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.card-thumbnail-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.article-card-item:hover .card-thumbnail-box img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.card-category-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.card-body-content {
    padding: 26px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-meta-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-title-link {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 21px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.card-title-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.card-excerpt-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-tags-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.card-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.card-footer-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 16px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-read-modal {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.btn-read-modal:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.card-standalone-link {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.card-standalone-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.standalone-banner-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--midnight), var(--navy));
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 45px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
}

.banner-badge-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.badge-flagship {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.badge-standalone {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.standalone-banner-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.standalone-banner-card p {
    color: #cadbee;
    font-size: 16px;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.banner-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ================= ABOUT SECTION ================= */
.about {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.05) 0%, rgba(9, 24, 42, 1) 65%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12);
}

.about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* About Editorial Badge */
.about-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12);
}

.about-hero-badge .badge-sparkle {
    font-size: 14px;
}

.about-hero-badge .badge-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-pulse-gold {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold);
    animation: goldPulse 2s infinite;
}

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

.about-title-enhanced {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 42px);
    line-height: 1.22;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Author Credentials Ribbon */
.about-author-ribbon {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.about-ribbon-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.chip-dot-green {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px #10b981;
}

.about-lead-text {
    font-size: 17.5px;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Philosophy Callout Card */
.about-philosophy-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 33, 55, 0.85) 0%, rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.92) 100%);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    margin: 22px 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.about-philosophy-card .philosophy-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-philosophy-card .philosophy-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Enhanced Stats Grid */
.about-stats-enhanced {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.about-stats-enhanced .stat-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 33, 55, 0.7) 0%, rgba(9, 21, 36, 0.9) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.22);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 18px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-stats-enhanced .stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.about-stats-enhanced .stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
}

.stat-icon-micro {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-stats-enhanced .stat-card strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-stats-enhanced .stat-card span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Enhanced Quote Card */
.about-quote-enhanced {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(13, 27, 46, 0.9) 0%, rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.96) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 38px 34px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.quote-glow-layer {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-quote-enhanced .quote-mark {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 80px;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 0.7;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.about-quote-enhanced blockquote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

.about-quote-enhanced blockquote span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.about-quote-enhanced .author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 18px;
}

.about-quote-enhanced .author-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #b8860b 100%);
    color: #07111f;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-verified-badge {
    margin-left: auto;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    color: #10b981;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.author-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.author strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.author small {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ================= ABOUT ME DEEP DIVE PAGE STYLES ================= */
.toolkit-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.tool-card {
    background: #0e2137;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.tool-icon-box {
    font-size: 28px;
}

.tool-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.tool-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.faq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #0e2137;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 26px;
}

.faq-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 19px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faq-item p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ================= SERVICES & PRICING PAGE STYLES ================= */
.services-packages-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.services-capabilities-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.package-card {
    background: #0e2137;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.package-card.featured {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.package-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    right: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd978 0%, #f5b942 100%);
    color: #07111f !important;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.45);
    z-index: 15;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.package-price {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 18px 0;
}

.package-price span {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.package-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 24px 0 35px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    flex: 1;
}

.package-features li {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.package-features li::before {
    content: "✓";
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Workflow Steps */
.workflow-timeline {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.workflow-step {
    background: #0e2137;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    position: relative;
}

.step-num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.workflow-step h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.workflow-step p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ================= LEGAL & POLICY PAGES (PRIVACY & TERMS) ================= */
.legal-content-container {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: #0e2137;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 55px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #e2e8f0;
}

.legal-content-container h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.legal-content-container h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.legal-content-container p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.legal-content-container ul,
.legal-content-container ol {
    margin: 16px 0 24px 28px;
}

.legal-content-container li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.legal-highlight-box {
    background: #09182a;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    margin: 30px 0;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* ================= SERVICES SECTION (HOMEPAGE) ================= */
.services {
    background: #0e2137;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.service-card {
    background: #09182a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 36px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    background: #0e2137;
}

.service-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ================= PORTFOLIO SECTION ================= */
.portfolio {
    background: #09182a;
}

.portfolio-heading {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.portfolio-heading p {
    max-width: 420px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.portfolio-card {
    background: #0e2137;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.portfolio-cover {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 30px;
    min-height: 180px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.portfolio-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.portfolio-cover h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.portfolio-body {
    padding: 26px;
}

.portfolio-body p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.portfolio-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.portfolio-meta a {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ================= TESTIMONIALS ================= */
.testimonials-section {
    background: #0e2137;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #09182a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 36px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.stars {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.client-info strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.client-info span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ================= WHY WORK WITH ME ================= */
.why {
    background: #09182a;
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.qualities {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

.quality-card {
    background: #0e2137;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px;
}

.quality-card span {
    font-size: 26px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quality-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.quality-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ================= NEWSLETTER STRIP ================= */
.newsletter-strip {
    background: #07111f;
    padding: 70px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07111f 0%, #0e233d 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 48px 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.newsletter-content {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.newsletter-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-top: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.newsletter-content h2 span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.newsletter-content p {
    color: #cadbee;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.public-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 320px;
    max-width: 480px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.public-newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    height: 52px;
    padding: 0 22px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    background: #060e1a;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 15px;
    outline: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.public-newsletter-form input:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
    background: #081424;
}

.public-newsletter-form button {
    height: 52px;
    padding: 0 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd978 0%, #f5b942 50%, #e09f27 100%);
    color: #07111f;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.public-newsletter-form button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.5);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffd978 60%, #f5b942 100%);
}

.newsletter-feedback {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4ade80;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ================= CONTACT / CTA SECTION ================= */
.cta-section {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, #132b46 0%, #07111f 80%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 110px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.1);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 48px);
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-content h2 span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.cta-content p {
    color: #cadbee;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.inquiry-form-card {
    background: var(--navy-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.form-row-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.inquiry-field {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.inquiry-field label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #cadbee;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.inquiry-field input,
.inquiry-field select,
.inquiry-field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: #091624;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14px;
    outline: none;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.inquiry-field input:focus,
.inquiry-field select:focus,
.inquiry-field textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.btn-submit-lead {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.inquiry-feedback {
    margin-top: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cta-direct-email {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.direct-email-link {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ================= PROFESSIONAL FOOTER DESIGN SYSTEM ================= */
.footer {
    background: #040913;
    color: #cadbee;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 20%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

/* Top Pre-Footer Engagement Strip */
.footer-top-strip {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 36px 0;
    background: rgba(13, 27, 45, 0.4);
}

.footer-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-top-msg {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-top-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-top-msg strong {
    display: block;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-top-msg span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #889bb5;
}

.footer-top-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-email-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-email-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* Main Footer 5-Column Grid */
.footer-main-content {
    padding: 60px 0 40px 0;
}

.footer-grid-5 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.footer-col-brand {
    padding-right: 15px;
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand .logo-box {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #07111f;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-brand .logo-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.footer-brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.footer-brand-sub {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-desc-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #889bb5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-location-info {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #6a82a0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-live-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.25);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #09ec5c;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: #4ade80;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #4ade80;
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {

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

    50% {
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: scale(0.85);
    }
}

.footer-social-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-social-pill {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #9cb2cf;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.footer-social-pill:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Footer Link Columns */
.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-col li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col a {
    color: #889bb5;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-col .pill-sub {
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 1px 6px;
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-admin-link {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Footer Newsletter Mini-Card */
.footer-newsletter-card {
    background: rgba(13, 27, 45, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 18px;
}

.footer-newsletter-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-newsletter-card h4::after {
    display: none;
}

.footer-newsletter-card p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #889bb5;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-mini-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-mini-form input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: #060e1a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    outline: none;
}

.footer-mini-form input:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-mini-form button {
    padding: 10px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.footer-mini-form button:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
}

.footer-mini-feedback {
    font-size: 11px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Bottom Legal Strip */
.footer-bottom-strip {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 24px 0;
    background: #03070e;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #5d718d;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-bottom-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-bottom-center {
    color: #889bb5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-badge-flag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #9cb2cf;
}

.btn-back-to-top {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #9cb2cf;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.btn-back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .footer-col-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .footer-top-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .footer-bottom-strip {
        padding: 24px 0 calc(95px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 16px)) 0 !important;
    }

    .footer-bottom-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 14px;
    }
}

/* ================= INTERACTIVE READING MODAL ================= */
.article-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.modal-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-dialog {
    position: relative;
    background: #0e2137;
    width: min(940px, calc(100% - 30px));
    max-height: 90vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: modalPop 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes modalPop {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px);
    }

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

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.modal-reading-bar {
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), #ffd700);
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.1s ease;
}

.modal-header {
    padding: 16px 28px;
    background: #09182a;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.modal-header-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.modal-back-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    min-height: 34px;
}

.modal-back-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.modal-category {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.modal-read-time {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.modal-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.modal-ctrl-btn {
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    background: #0e2137;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.modal-ctrl-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-ctrl-btn.audio {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-close {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    border: none;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.modal-close:hover {
    background: #cbd5e1;
}

.modal-scroll-body {
    padding: 40px 45px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    flex: 1;
}

.modal-prose-container {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #e2e8f0;
}

.modal-prose-container h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 40px);
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.modal-lead-text {
    font-size: 1.15em;
    color: #ffd978;
    font-style: italic;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.modal-cover-box {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-cover-box img {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 380px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-h1 {
    font-size: 28px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-h3 {
    font-size: 19px;
    color: #ffd978;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-h4 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-paragraph {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-lead-paragraph::first-letter,
.modal-rendered-markdown>p:first-of-type::first-letter,
.modal-rendered-markdown p:first-child::first-letter {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3.8em;
    float: left;
    line-height: 0.8;
    margin: 0.12em 0.15em 0 0;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .editorial-pullquote {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.08), rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.02));
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.15em;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 28px 0;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .editorial-pullquote p {
    margin: 0;
}

/* Callout Boxes */
.modal-rendered-markdown .article-callout-box {
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    margin: 24px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .callout-header {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .callout-body {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .callout-note {
    background: #eff6ff;
    border-color: #bfdbfe;
    color: #1e40af;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .callout-note .callout-header {
    color: #1d4ed8;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .callout-tip {
    background: #f0fdf4;
    border-color: #bbf7d0;
    color: #166534;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .callout-tip .callout-header {
    color: #15803d;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .callout-important {
    background: #fefce8;
    border-color: #fef08a;
    color: #854d0e;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .callout-important .callout-header {
    color: #a16207;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .callout-warning {
    background: #fef2f2;
    border-color: #fecaca;
    color: #991b1b;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .callout-warning .callout-header {
    color: #b91c1c;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .callout-quote {
    background: #faf5ff;
    border-color: #e9d5ff;
    color: #6b21a8;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .callout-quote .callout-header {
    color: #7e22ce;
}

/* Code Blocks */
.modal-rendered-markdown .article-code-wrapper {
    background: #0b192c;
    border: 1px solid #1e293b;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 24px 0;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .code-header-bar {
    background: #081220;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .code-lang-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .btn-code-copy {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-code-wrapper pre {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #93c5fd;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-inline-code {
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12);
    color: #9333ea;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Tables */
.modal-rendered-markdown .article-table-container {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 24px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .editorial-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .editorial-table th {
    background: #09182a;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
    text-align: left;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .editorial-table td {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .editorial-table tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: #09182a;
}

/* Lists */
.modal-rendered-markdown .article-unordered-list,
.modal-rendered-markdown .article-ordered-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 16px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-unordered-list li,
.modal-rendered-markdown .article-ordered-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .list-bullet {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .list-num {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-section-divider {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 32px 0;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-figure {
    margin: 28px 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-embedded-img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: block;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-figcaption {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.modal-rendered-markdown .article-link {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.modal-reactions-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.reaction-pill {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.reaction-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: #0e2137;
}

.reaction-pill.standalone-btn {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.modal-comments-section {
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.modal-comments-section h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.comment-submission-form {
    background: #09182a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.comment-submission-form input,
.comment-submission-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    outline: none;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.modal-comments-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.comment-bubble {
    background: #09182a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 18px;
}

.comment-author-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.comment-author-header strong {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.comment-author-header small {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.comment-text-body {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Scoped Theme Styles for Modal Reader */
.modal-dialog.sepia-mode {
    background: #fdf6e7;
    color: #2d241e;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.25);
}

.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .modal-header {
    background: #f4ebd0;
    border-color: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.2);
}

.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .modal-header * {
    color: #451a03;
}

.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .modal-close {
    background: #e6d7b8;
    color: #451a03;
}

.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .modal-prose-container,
.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .modal-rendered-markdown,
.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .article-paragraph,
.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .article-unordered-list li,
.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .article-ordered-list li {
    color: #2d241e;
}

.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .modal-prose-container h1,
.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .modal-rendered-markdown .article-heading,
.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .modal-comments-section h3 {
    color: #78350f;
}

.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .modal-lead-text {
    color: #92400e;
    border-left-color: #b45309;
}

.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .modal-ctrl-btn {
    background: #eedfc0;
    border-color: #d7be94;
    color: #451a03;
}

.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .reaction-pill {
    background: #eedfc0;
    border-color: #d7be94;
    color: #451a03;
}

.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .comment-bubble,
.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .comment-submission-form {
    background: #f4ebd0;
    border-color: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.2);
    color: #2d241e;
}

.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .comment-author-header strong {
    color: #78350f;
}

.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .comment-submission-form input,
.modal-dialog.sepia-mode .comment-submission-form textarea {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #2d241e;
    border-color: #d7be94;
}

.modal-dialog.light-mode {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.modal-dialog.light-mode .modal-header {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.modal-dialog.light-mode .modal-header * {
    color: #0f172a;
}

.modal-dialog.light-mode .modal-close {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.modal-dialog.light-mode .modal-prose-container,
.modal-dialog.light-mode .modal-rendered-markdown,
.modal-dialog.light-mode .article-paragraph,
.modal-dialog.light-mode .article-unordered-list li,
.modal-dialog.light-mode .article-ordered-list li {
    color: #1e293b;
}

.modal-dialog.light-mode .modal-prose-container h1,
.modal-dialog.light-mode .modal-rendered-markdown .article-heading,
.modal-dialog.light-mode .modal-comments-section h3 {
    color: #07111f;
}

.modal-dialog.light-mode .modal-lead-text {
    color: #475569;
    border-left-color: var(--gold);
}

.modal-dialog.light-mode .modal-ctrl-btn {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.modal-dialog.light-mode .reaction-pill {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.modal-dialog.light-mode .comment-bubble,
.modal-dialog.light-mode .comment-submission-form {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-color: #e2e8f0;
    color: #1e293b;
}

.modal-dialog.light-mode .comment-author-header strong {
    color: #07111f;
}

.modal-dialog.light-mode .comment-submission-form input,
.modal-dialog.light-mode .comment-submission-form textarea {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.modal-dialog.dark-mode {
    background: #0b192c;
    color: #e6edf8;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
}

.modal-dialog.dark-mode .modal-header {
    background: #07111f;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.modal-dialog.dark-mode .modal-prose-container {
    color: #e6edf8;
}

.modal-dialog.dark-mode .modal-prose-container h1,
.modal-dialog.dark-mode .modal-rendered-markdown .article-heading,
.modal-dialog.dark-mode .modal-comments-section h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-dialog.dark-mode .modal-lead-text {
    color: #ffd978;
}

.modal-dialog.dark-mode .comment-bubble,
.modal-dialog.dark-mode .comment-submission-form {
    background: #07111f;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #e6edf8;
}

.modal-dialog.dark-mode .comment-submission-form input,
.modal-dialog.dark-mode .comment-submission-form textarea {
    background: #040912;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.modal-dialog.dark-mode .comment-author-header strong {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* Floating Studio Launcher */
.floating-studio-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.floating-studio-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
}

/* Public Toast */
.public-toast {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 14px 26px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 3000;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.public-toast.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ================= TOP PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT BANNER ================= */
.top-promo-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #07111f 0%, #152e4d 50%, #07111f 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1001;
    animation: bannerDrop 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes bannerDrop {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-100%);
    }

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

.promo-banner-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    text-align: center;
}

.promo-badge {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.promo-text {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #e6edf8;
}

.promo-actions {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.promo-code-btn {
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    border: 1px dashed var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-code, monospace);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.promo-code-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.promo-claim-link {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.promo-claim-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.promo-close-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0 4px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.promo-close-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ================= SPECIAL DEALS SHOWCASE SECTION ================= */
.promos-showcase-section {
    background: #091624;
    padding: 60px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.promos-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.promo-card {
    background: #0f2238;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

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

.promo-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.promo-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    padding-right: 80px;
}

.promo-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex: 1;
}

.promo-coupon-box {
    background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.6);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.promo-code-label strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.promo-code-label small {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.btn-promo-copy {
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-promo-copy:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.promo-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.promo-expiry-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ================= COUPON SCOPER IN FORMS ================= */
.promo-input-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.promo-input-group input {
    flex: 1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.btn-apply-coupon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.btn-apply-coupon:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
}

.promo-calc-box {
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #4ade80;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* ================= CAMPAIGN POP-UP & SPOTLIGHT MODALS ================= */
.campaign-popup-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10005;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.campaign-popup-overlay.show {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.campaign-popup-card {
    background: #0d1b2d;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    max-width: 480px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.campaign-popup-overlay.show .campaign-popup-card {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.btn-close-popup {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 20;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
}

.btn-close-popup:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.pop-media-header {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pop-media-header img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.campaign-popup-card:hover .pop-media-header img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.pop-badge-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 18px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.pop-body-content {
    padding: 24px;
}

.pop-subtitle-category {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pop-main-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pop-description-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #cadbee;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pop-coupon-strip {
    background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.8);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.btn-pop-copy-coupon {
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-pop-copy-coupon:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.pop-actions-row {
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.btn-pop-primary-cta {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 13px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-pop-primary-cta:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.45);
}

.pop-dismiss-note {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.pop-dismiss-note button {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #889bb5;
    font-size: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.pop-dismiss-note button:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Ensure mobile menu and button never appear on desktop */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {

    .mobile-menu,
    .mobile-menu:not(.open),
    .mobile-menu.open,
    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   TABLET RESPONSIVE ENGINE (768px - 1023px)
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .desktop-nav {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 45px;
    }

    .writing-preview {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE-FIRST LUXURY ENGINE (Screens <= 767px / 768px)
   Strict Zero-Overflow Guarantee across All Viewports
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Global Container */
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    html,
    body {
        background: #07111f !important;
        color: #f1f5f9 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        overflow-x: hidden !important;
    }

    .container {
        width: calc(100% - 2rem) !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin-inline: auto !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        padding-right: 0 !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 45px 0 !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    /* ---------------- HEADER & MOBILE NAVIGATION ---------------- */
    #navbar {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .nav-container {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .desktop-nav {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        width: 44px !important;
        height: 44px !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        font-size: 22px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3) !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
    }

    .logo {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        max-width: calc(100% - 56px) !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
    }

    .logo-box {
        width: 38px !important;
        height: 38px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    .logo-name {
        font-size: 15px !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    }

    .logo-subtitle {
        font-size: 8.5px !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu:not(.open) {
        display: none !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu.open {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 70px !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        width: 100vw !important;
        max-width: 100vw !important;
        max-height: calc(100vh - 70px) !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.98) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
        padding: 20px 16px calc(24px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 12px)) 16px !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) !important;
        z-index: 99999 !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        animation: menuSlideDown 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu a {
        display: block !important;
        padding: 13px 16px !important;
        font-size: 15px !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        color: #e2e8f0 !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu a:hover,
    .mobile-menu a.active-nav {
        background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15) !important;
        color: var(--gold, #f5b942) !important;
    }

    .mobile-hire {
        margin-top: 8px !important;
        background: var(--gold, #f5b942) !important;
        color: #07111f !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    /* ---------------- 1. MOBILE HERO SECTION ---------------- */
    .hero {
        padding: 90px 0 45px 0 !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .hero-glow,
    .hero-glow-one,
    .hero-glow-two {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .hero-container {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 28px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }

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

    .availability {
        font-size: 10px !important;
        padding: 4px 10px !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9.5vw, 3.4rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.12 !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
        hyphens: auto !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
    }

    .hero-content h1 span {
        color: var(--gold, #f5b942) !important;
    }

    .hero-desc {
        font-size: 14.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        margin-bottom: 22px !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    }

    .hero-buttons .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 13px 20px !important;
        font-size: 14.5px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        border-radius: 25px !important;
    }

    .trust-items {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-bottom: 6px !important;
        color: var(--gold-light, #ffd978) !important;
    }

    /* ---------------- FEATURED ESSAY CARD (MOBILE POSITIONING) ---------------- */
    .writing-preview {
        position: relative !important;
        inset: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin: 6px auto 0 auto !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .floating-decoration {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .document-card {
        position: relative !important;
        inset: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 22px 18px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        background: #0d1e33 !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25) !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .document-card h2 {
        font-size: 18px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
    }

    .document-card p {
        font-size: 13px !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        color: #a4b8d1 !important;
    }

    .document-footer {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .document-footer strong {
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
        color: #94a3b8 !important;
    }

    .btn-card-read {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 11px 16px !important;
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        background: var(--gold, #f5b942) !important;
        color: #07111f !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    /* ---------------- PAGE HERO ON INNER PAGES ---------------- */
    .page-hero {
        padding: 50px 0 35px 0 !important;
        background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, #132b46 0%, #07111f 80%) !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .page-hero h1 {
        font-size: clamp(24px, 7.5vw, 36px) !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        margin-top: 10px !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
    }

    .page-hero h1 span {
        color: var(--gold, #f5b942) !important;
    }

    .page-hero p {
        font-size: 14.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        color: #cbd5e1 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .section-heading {
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(22px, 6.5vw, 32px) !important;
        line-height: 1.22 !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
    }

    .section-title span {
        color: var(--gold, #f5b942) !important;
    }

    .section-heading p {
        font-size: 14.5px !important;
        color: #94a3b8 !important;
        margin-top: 10px !important;
    }

    /* ---------------- ALL GRIDS ON MOBILE (1-COLUMN) ---------------- */
    .articles-grid,
    .writings-grid,
    .portfolio-grid,
    .services-packages-grid,
    .services-capabilities-grid,
    .pricing-grid,
    .testimonials-grid,
    .about-grid,
    .why-grid,
    .toolkit-grid,
    .promos-grid,
    .contact-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    /* ---------------- NEWSLETTER STRIP ON MOBILE ---------------- */
    .newsletter-strip {
        padding: 38px 0 !important;
    }

    .newsletter-box {
        padding: 30px 18px !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
        border-radius: 18px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .newsletter-content {
        text-align: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .newsletter-content h2 {
        font-size: 22px !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    .newsletter-content p {
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }

    .public-newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .public-newsletter-form input {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 50px !important;
        padding: 0 18px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        font-size: 16px !important;
        border-radius: 25px !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35) !important;
        background: #060e1a !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .public-newsletter-form button {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 50px !important;
        padding: 0 20px !important;
        font-size: 15px !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        border-radius: 25px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    /* ---------------- SERVICES PACKAGE CARDS ON MOBILE ---------------- */
    .package-card {
        padding: 30px 20px 24px 20px !important;
        border-radius: 18px !important;
        background: #0d1e33 !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        position: relative !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .package-card.featured {
        border-color: var(--gold, #f5b942) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25) !important;
        margin-top: 10px !important;
    }

    .package-badge {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: -13px !important;
        right: 18px !important;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd978 0%, #f5b942 100%) !important;
        color: #07111f !important;
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
        font-weight: 900 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
        text-transform: uppercase !important;
        padding: 5px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.5) !important;
        z-index: 20 !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .package-card h3 {
        font-size: 21px !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        margin-top: 6px !important;
    }

    .package-price {
        font-size: 28px !important;
        color: var(--gold, #f5b942) !important;
        margin: 14px 0 !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
    }

    .package-price span {
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
        color: #94a3b8 !important;
        font-weight: 500 !important;
        display: block !important;
        margin-top: 4px !important;
    }

    .package-features {
        margin: 16px 0 22px 0 !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        list-style: none !important;
    }

    .package-features li {
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
        color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    }

    .package-card .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 48px !important;
        padding: 0 18px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        border-radius: 24px !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    /* ---------------- TOOL CARDS & TIMELINE ---------------- */
    .tool-card {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        background: #0d1e33 !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25) !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .tool-icon-box {
        width: 42px !important;
        height: 42px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        font-size: 19px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    .timeline-container {
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .timeline-step {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        background: #0d1e33 !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25) !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .step-number {
        width: 36px !important;
        height: 36px !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        background: var(--gold, #f5b942) !important;
        color: #07111f !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    /* ---------------- STATS GRID ON MOBILE ---------------- */
    .stats-row,
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .stat-card,
    .stat-item {
        padding: 16px 10px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
        background: #0d1e33 !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25) !important;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 26px !important;
        color: var(--gold, #f5b942) !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
        color: #94a3b8 !important;
        text-transform: uppercase !important;
    }

    /* ---------------- CONTACT & INQUIRY FORMS ---------------- */
    .inquiry-form-card {
        padding: 24px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 18px !important;
        background: #0d1e33 !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25) !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .form-row-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .inquiry-field {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .inquiry-field input,
    .inquiry-field select,
    .inquiry-field textarea {
        font-size: 16px !important;
        padding: 13px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
        background: #081524 !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3) !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .inquiry-form-card button[type="submit"] {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 50px !important;
        font-size: 15px !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        border-radius: 25px !important;
        background: var(--gold, #f5b942) !important;
        color: #07111f !important;
        border: none !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35) !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    /* ---------------- FOOTER ON MOBILE ---------------- */
    .footer-grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 28px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .footer-col {
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .footer-col h4::after {
        left: 50% !important;
        transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .footer-social-row {
        justify-content: center !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    }

    .footer-bottom-inner {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .footer-top-inner {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }

    .footer-top-msg {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

    .footer-top-actions {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .footer-email-btn,
    .footer-top-actions .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   GOOGLE ADSENSE RESPONSIVE SLOTS & ZERO-CLS CONTAINERS
   ============================================================ */
.adsense-slot-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 36px auto;
    padding: 16px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    clear: both;
}

.adsense-slot-container.header-ad {
    margin: 18px auto 28px auto;
    max-width: 970px;
}

.adsense-slot-container.in-article-ad {
    margin: 32px 0;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.adsense-slot-container.footer-ad {
    margin: 40px auto 20px auto;
    max-width: 970px;
}

.ad-disclosure-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    opacity: 0.65;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
}

.ad-unit-inner {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 90px;
}

.ad-preview-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 80px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.22);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 4px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.ad-preview-placeholder:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.03);
}

.ad-preview-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #e2e8f0;
}

.ad-preview-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.ad-preview-meta strong {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ad-preview-meta span {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.ad-preview-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTRA-STYLE CREATOR PLATFORM UI & TRUST ARCHITECTURE
   ============================================================ */
.contra-pro-ribbon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(14, 33, 55, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contra-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.contra-status-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #4ade80;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #4ade80;
    animation: statusPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes statusPulse {

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

    50% {
        opacity: 0.6;
        transform: scale(1.2);
    }
}

.contra-rating-badge {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.contra-tag-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-right: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Contra Service Scope Cards */
.contra-scope-card {
    background: #09182a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.contra-scope-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.contra-scope-card.featured {
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e243e 0%, #09182a 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
}

.contra-scope-deliverables {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 20px 0 28px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.contra-scope-deliverables li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.contra-scope-deliverables li::before {
    content: "✓";
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 13px;
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12);
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Contra Interactive Scope & Budget Estimator */
.contra-estimator-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #09182a 0%, #0d2238 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 36px;
    margin: 40px auto;
    max-width: 900px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.estimator-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .estimator-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

.estimator-controls {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.estimator-result-box {
    background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.estimator-total-price {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 8px 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   COOKIE CONSENT BANNER & SETTINGS MODAL
   ============================================================ */
.cookie-consent-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 10000;
    background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
    padding: 18px 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(120%);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cookie-consent-banner.visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cookie-banner-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    flex: 1;
}

.cookie-banner-icon {
    font-size: 28px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.cookie-banner-text h4 {
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cookie-banner-text p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.cookie-banner-text a {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cookie-banner-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cookie-consent-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        padding: 16px 20px;
    }

    .cookie-banner-actions {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .cookie-banner-actions .btn {
        flex: 1;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

.cookie-pref-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 10001;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.cookie-pref-dialog {
    background: #09182a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 580px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    animation: modalIn 0.3s ease;
}

.cookie-pref-header {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.cookie-pref-header h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-close-cookie-modal {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-close-cookie-modal:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.cookie-pref-body {
    padding: 24px;
}

.cookie-category-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    gap: 16px;
}

.cookie-category-info strong {
    display: block;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.cookie-category-info span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.cookie-category-item input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    accent-color: var(--gold);
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-pref-footer {
    padding: 16px 24px;
    background: #07111f;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* =========================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-DEVICE SCALING & RESPONSIVE SUITE
   Optimized for: 320px, 375px, 414px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px+
   ========================================================= */

/* --- Safe Area Insets & Global Fluid Container --- */
:root {
    --safe-top: env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px);
    --safe-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px);
    --safe-left: env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px);
    --safe-right: env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px);
}

.container {
    width: min(100% - 2rem, 1200px);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-left: max(0.5rem, var(--safe-left));
    padding-right: max(0.5rem, var(--safe-right));
}

/* Base Form Inputs iOS Auto-Zoom Prevention (16px minimum font size on touch) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    input,
    select,
    textarea {
        font-size: 16px !important;
    }
}

/* --- Large Desktop / Ultrawide (1440px and above) --- */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
    .container {
        width: min(100% - 4rem, 1280px);
    }

    .hero-container {
        gap: 60px;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 110px 0;
    }
}

/* --- Laptops & Small Desktops (1024px to 1200px) --- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .hero-container {
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 48px);
    }

    .footer-grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .footer-col-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

/* --- Tablets & iPad Screens (769px to 1023px) --- */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .hero-content {
        max-width: 720px;
    }

    .writing-preview {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .services-packages-grid,
    .portfolio-grid,
    .articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 320px), 1fr));
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .timeline-container::before {
        left: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-step {
        padding-left: 60px;
    }

    .step-number {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* --- Mobile Landscape & Large Phones (481px to 768px) --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Navbar & Mobile Header */
    #navbar {
        padding: 12px 0;
    }

    .nav-container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .desktop-nav {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        min-width: 44px;
        min-height: 44px;
        font-size: 22px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
        color: var(--gold);
        border-radius: 10px;
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .mobile-menu {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu:not(.open) {
        display: none !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu.open {
        display: flex !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu a {
        padding: 12px 16px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        font-size: 15px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #e2e8f0;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        min-height: 44px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .mobile-menu a.active-nav {
        background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
        color: var(--gold);
        border-color: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
    }

    .mobile-menu .mobile-hire {
        background: var(--gold) !important;
        color: #07111f !important;
        font-weight: 800;
        justify-content: center;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
    }

    /* Hero Section Scaling */
    .hero {
        padding: 95px 0 40px 0;
    }

    .hero-desc {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .hero-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
        min-height: 48px;
    }

    .trust-items {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .trust-items span {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    /* Contra Pro Creator Ribbon on Mobile */
    .contra-pro-ribbon {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 10px 14px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .contra-stat-item {
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    /* Publications Hub Search & Filter Controls */
    .hub-controls-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .hub-search-box {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: unset;
    }

    .hub-filter-pills {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding-bottom: 6px;
        scrollbar-width: none;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .hub-filter-pills::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .filter-pill {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        white-space: nowrap;
        min-height: 38px;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 6px 14px;
    }

    .hub-sort-group {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .hub-sort-group select {
        flex: 1;
        max-width: 200px;
    }

    /* Articles Grid Scaling */
    .articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .article-card-item {
        width: 100%;
    }

    /* About Section Mobile Visual Perfection */
    .about {
        padding: 55px 0 65px 0 !important;
    }

    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 28px !important;
    }

    .about-title-enhanced {
        font-size: clamp(24px, 6.5vw, 32px) !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    }

    .about-author-ribbon {
        gap: 6px !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    }

    .about-ribbon-chip {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        padding: 4px 10px !important;
    }

    .about-lead-text {
        font-size: 15px !important;
        line-height: 1.7 !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    }

    .about-philosophy-card {
        padding: 14px 16px !important;
        margin: 16px 0 !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .about-philosophy-card .philosophy-text {
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.65 !important;
    }

    .about-stats-enhanced {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        margin-top: 20px !important;
    }

    .about-stats-enhanced .stat-card {
        padding: 12px 8px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .about-stats-enhanced .stat-card strong {
        font-size: 20px !important;
    }

    .about-stats-enhanced .stat-card span {
        font-size: 10px !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .about-quote-enhanced {
        padding: 24px 20px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        margin-top: 10px !important;
    }

    .about-quote-enhanced blockquote {
        font-size: 17px !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    }

    .about-quote-enhanced .quote-mark {
        font-size: 60px !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    }

    /* Contra Estimator Card on Mobile */
    .contra-estimator-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .estimator-result-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 16px;
        padding: 18px 16px;
    }

    .estimator-result-box .btn {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 48px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Full-Screen Mobile Article Reader Modal Sheet */
    .article-modal {
        padding: 0;
        align-items: flex-end;
        z-index: 99999;
    }

    .modal-dialog {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        height: 100vh !important;
        height: 100dvh !important;
        max-height: 100vh !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        inset: 0 !important;
        border: none !important;
    }

    .modal-header {
        padding: 10px 14px;
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
        z-index: 30;
        background: rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.98) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .modal-header-left {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        min-width: 0;
        flex: 1;
    }

    .modal-back-btn {
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 11.5px;
        min-height: 36px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .modal-category {
        font-size: 10px;
        padding: 4px 8px;
        max-width: 130px;
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;
    }

    .modal-read-time {
        display: none;
    }

    .modal-controls {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .modal-ctrl-btn {
        padding: 6px 8px;
        font-size: 11px;
        min-height: 36px;
    }

    .modal-close {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 15px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .modal-scroll-body {
        padding: 20px 16px calc(65px + var(--safe-bottom)) 16px !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .modal-prose-container {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.8;
        color: #e2e8f0;
        max-width: 100%;
        overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    .modal-prose-container h1 {
        font-size: clamp(22px, 6vw, 28px);
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .modal-lead-text {
        font-size: 1.05em;
        padding-left: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .article-author-ribbon {
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    }

    .author-ribbon-avatar {
        width: 38px !important;
        height: 38px !important;
        font-size: 16px !important;
    }

    .modal-cover-box {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .modal-cover-box img {
        max-height: 240px;
    }

    .modal-rendered-markdown .article-h1 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .modal-rendered-markdown .article-h2 {
        font-size: 19px;
        margin-top: 24px;
    }

    .modal-rendered-markdown .article-h3 {
        font-size: 17px;
        margin-top: 18px;
    }

    .modal-rendered-markdown .editorial-pullquote {
        padding: 14px 16px;
        margin: 20px 0;
        font-size: 1.05em;
    }

    .modal-rendered-markdown .article-callout-box {
        padding: 14px 16px;
        margin: 18px 0;
    }

    .modal-rendered-markdown .article-table-container {
        margin: 18px -8px;
        padding: 0 4px;
    }

    .article-commission-card {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
        margin: 28px 0 !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
    }

    .article-commission-card .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .modal-reactions-row {
        display: flex;
        gap: 10px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .modal-reactions-row .reaction-pill {
        flex: 1;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
        min-height: 44px;
    }

    /* Forms on Mobile */
    .form-row-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .inquiry-form-card {
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }

    /* Footer on Mobile */
    .footer-grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .footer-top-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .footer-top-actions {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-top-actions .btn,
    .footer-top-actions .footer-email-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        min-height: 44px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    /* AdSense Responsive Scaling */
    .adsense-slot-container {
        margin: 16px auto !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }
}

/* --- Small Mobile Phones (320px to 480px e.g. iPhone SE, Galaxy A) --- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .page-hero h1 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 32px;
        line-height: 1.18;
    }

    .logo-name {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .logo-subtitle {
        font-size: 8px;
    }

    .trust-items {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .stat-card {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .package-card {
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }

    .package-price {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .legal-content-container {
        padding: 24px 16px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .cookie-consent-banner {
        padding: 14px 16px calc(14px + var(--safe-bottom)) 16px;
    }

    .cookie-banner-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .cookie-banner-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 42px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY CREATOR CTA SUITE & GLOWING MESH ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================================================== */
.luxury-creator-cta {
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, #152538 0%, #08111d 60%, #03070d 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 100px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
}

.luxury-creator-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.04) 30%, transparent 70%);
    animation: ctaAuroraRotate 20s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes ctaAuroraRotate {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.cta-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-status-strip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(11, 23, 39, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.cta-status-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #4ade80;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #4ade80;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #4ade80;
    animation: pulseDotAnim 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDotAnim {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px #4ade80;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.4);
        opacity: 0.7;
        box-shadow: 0 0 18px #4ade80;
    }
}

.cta-sla-badge,
.cta-guarantee-badge {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #cadbee;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding-left: 10px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.cta-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 52px);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.text-gold-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe29f 0%, #f5b942 50%, #e29b14 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.cta-subheading {
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.8vw, 18px);
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #cadbee;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
}

.cta-perks-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    text-align: left;
}

.cta-perk-card {
    background: rgba(13, 27, 46, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.cta-perk-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
}

.cta-perk-icon {
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cta-perk-content h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cta-perk-content p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

.cta-actions-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.btn-cta-primary-glow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5b942 0%, #e29b14 100%);
    color: #0b1727;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-cta-primary-glow::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(60deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    transform: rotate(30deg);
    animation: btnShimmerSlide 3.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes btnShimmerSlide {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(30deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(100%) rotate(30deg);
    }
}

.btn-cta-primary-glow:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    color: #030810;
}

.btn-cta-primary-glow .btn-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

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

.btn-cta-secondary-glass {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 16px 30px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    text-decoration: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-cta-secondary-glass:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cta-direct-reach {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.btn-quick-copy-email {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #cadbee;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-quick-copy-email:hover {
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-quick-copy-email .copy-badge {
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FUTURISTIC ANIMATED DEVELOPER CREDIT BADGE & AURORA NEON ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================================================== */
.developer-credit-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.dev-credit-badge-futuristic {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.9) 0%, rgba(13, 27, 46, 0.85) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    animation: devNeonPulse 4s infinite alternate;
}

/* Animated Aurora Border & Drop Shadow */
@keyframes devNeonPulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3), 0 0 25px rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.2), inset 0 0 8px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.15);
        border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.5);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.4), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.25), inset 0 0 12px rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.2);
        border-color: rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.6);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(79, 172, 254, 0.3), inset 0 0 10px rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.2);
        border-color: rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.6);
    }
}

.dev-credit-badge-futuristic:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.6), 0 0 50px rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.45), inset 0 0 15px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
}

.dev-badge-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.dev-tech-icon-spin {
    font-size: 14px;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: devIconSpin 6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes devIconSpin {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.25);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px #00f2fe);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1);
    }
}

.dev-tag-animated {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00f2fe, #4facfe, #9b5de5, #f72585, #00f5d4, #00f2fe);
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: devAuroraFlow 5s ease infinite;
}

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

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}

.dev-badge-center {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #cadbee;
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.dev-gradient-text {
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #00f2fe 0%, #a855f7 45%, #f43f5e 80%, #fbbf24 100%);
    background-size: 250% 250%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: devAuroraFlow 4s ease infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
}

.dev-badge-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.dev-location-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.dev-stars-twinkle {
    font-size: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: devSparkleTwinkle 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes devSparkleTwinkle {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: scale(0.85) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.35) rotate(25deg);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px #f72585);
    }
}

/* Developer Engineering Specs Modal */
.dev-specs-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(3, 7, 13, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: 100000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.dev-specs-modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.dev-specs-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091626 0%, #040913 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.4);
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-width: 580px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.dev-specs-modal-overlay.active .dev-specs-card {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.dev-specs-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.dev-specs-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.dev-specs-title-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2), rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.2));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
}

.dev-specs-title h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.dev-specs-title span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.btn-close-dev-specs {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-close-dev-specs:hover {
    background: rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.3);
    border-color: #f72585;
}

.dev-specs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.dev-spec-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.dev-spec-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #00f2fe;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.dev-spec-item span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #cadbee;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.dev-specs-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.dev-specs-author-note {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.dev-specs-author-note strong {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING SMART CTA QUICK-ACTION PILL
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-smart-cta {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    padding: 8px 10px 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(120px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.floating-smart-cta.visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.floating-smart-cta:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.floating-cta-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.floating-cta-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.floating-cta-sub {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-floating-cta-action {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5b942 0%, #e29b14 100%);
    color: #0b1727;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-floating-cta-chat {
    background: rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.45);
    color: #3ecf8e;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.btn-floating-cta-chat:hover {
    background: #3ecf8e;
    color: #07111f;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.45);
}

.btn-floating-cta-action:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    color: #030810;
}

.btn-floating-cta-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 13px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.btn-floating-cta-close:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Luxury CTA & Developer Credit */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .cta-perks-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .dev-specs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .dev-credit-badge-futuristic {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 6px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 12px 16px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .floating-smart-cta {
        bottom: calc(20px + var(--safe-bottom));
        right: 16px;
        left: 16px;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FUTURISTIC AURORA NEON ARCHITECTURE (MATCHING DEVELOPER CREDIT SYSTEM)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Ambient Aurora Glow in Hero */
.hero-glow-aurora {
    position: absolute;
    width: 650px;
    height: 650px;
    top: 15%;
    right: 5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.16) 0%, rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.12) 40%, rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.08) 70%, transparent 100%);
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: heroAuroraRotate 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroAuroraRotate {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
        opacity: 0.65;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(8%, -6%) scale(1.18) rotate(180deg);
        opacity: 0.95;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-6%, 8%) scale(0.92) rotate(360deg);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
}

/* Status Pulse Cyan Dot */
.status-pulse-cyan {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #00f2fe;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00f2fe, 0 0 16px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.6);
    animation: cyanPulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes cyanPulseDot {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00f2fe, 0 0 14px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.5);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.35);
        opacity: 0.75;
        box-shadow: 0 0 16px #00f2fe, 0 0 28px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.85);
    }
}

/* Availability Status Badge */
.availability-badge-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.availability-pill-futuristic {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 6px 14px 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.78);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), inset 0 0 12px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: default;
    user-select: none;
}

.availability-pill-futuristic:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.75);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3), inset 0 0 16px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
}

.availability-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #cadbee;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.availability-highlight {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #00f2fe;
    background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Pro Creator Ribbon Futuristic & Multi-Page Ribbons */
.pro-creator-ribbon-futuristic {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding: 6px 16px 6px 8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.8);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 0 12px rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pro-creator-ribbon-futuristic:hover {
    border-color: rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.65);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.3), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pro-badge-glow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.18), rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.18));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.45);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.25);
}

.pro-stat-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.pro-star-twinkle {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    animation: devSparkleTwinkle 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Contra Pro Badge & Scope Extensions (Across Subpages) */
.contra-pro-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.16) 0%, rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.16) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.45);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
}

.contra-pro-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 13px;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: devSparkleTwinkle 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.contra-stat-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #cadbee;
}

/* Gradient Text Utilities */
.aurora-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #00f2fe 0%, #a855f7 40%, #f72585 75%, #00f5d4 100%);
    background-size: 250% 250%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: devAuroraFlow 5s ease infinite;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 800;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.35));
}

.gold-gradient-text,
.text-gold-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff2be 0%, #f5b942 50%, #d49012 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 800;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3));
}

/* Neon Aurora CTA Button */
.btn-aurora-glow {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00c6ff 0%, #0072ff 35%, #9b5de5 70%, #f72585 100%) !important;
    background-size: 220% 220%;
    animation: devAuroraFlow 4.5s ease infinite;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-aurora-glow::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-aurora-glow:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.65), 0 0 35px rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.5);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-aurora-glow:hover::after {
    left: 160%;
}

/* Hero Commission / Hire Me Outline Button */
.btn-hero-hire {
    background: rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.7) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.5) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-hero-hire:hover {
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
}

/* Hero Case Studies Glass Button */
.btn-secondary-glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    color: #cadbee !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-secondary-glass:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.5) !important;
    color: #00f2fe !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2);
}

/* Small Aurora Glow Button (Inside Hero Card) */
.btn-aurora-glow-sm {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.18) 0%, rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.22) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.45) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-aurora-glow-sm:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00f2fe 0%, #9b5de5 100%) !important;
    color: #050d1a !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.55), 0 4px 18px rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
}

/* Trust Metrics Chips */
.trust-items-futuristic {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.trust-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #cadbee;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 999px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.trust-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.35);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.15);
}

.trust-chip .check-icon {
    color: #00f2fe;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.7));
}

/* Futuristic Document Hero Card */
.document-card.futuristic-card-glow {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(10, 24, 44, 0.94) 0%, rgba(4, 11, 22, 0.96) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.18), inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.document-card.futuristic-card-glow:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.7);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 85px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 50px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.32), inset 0 0 25px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.document-badge-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #00f2fe;
    background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.35);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2);
}

.gold-aurora-line {
    height: 2px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 18px 0 22px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00f2fe 0%, #9b5de5 35%, #f72585 70%, #f5b942 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.3);
}

.card-meta-preview {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.card-meta-pill {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #94a3b8;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 11px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.card-meta-pill.live-pill {
    color: #00f2fe;
    border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.35);
    background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.08);
}

/* Elevated Modern Glowing Card Interactions Across the Site */
.article-card-item {
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.article-card-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.45) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 28px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2) !important;
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
}

.service-card {
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.service-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.5) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(155, 93, 229, 0.22) !important;
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
}

.portfolio-card {
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.5) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 32px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.22) !important;
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
}

.testimonial-card {
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.38) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 24px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.16) !important;
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

/* Upgraded Interactive Reading Progress Bar */
.modal-reading-bar {
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00f2fe 0%, #9b5de5 40%, #f72585 75%, #f5b942 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.7), 0 0 24px rgba(247, 37, 133, 0.45) !important;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsive Polish for Futuristic Architecture */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-glow-aurora {
        width: 320px;
        height: 320px;
        filter: blur(60px);
        top: 20%;
        right: 0%;
    }

    .pro-creator-ribbon-futuristic {
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        gap: 8px;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .availability-pill-futuristic {
        padding: 6px 12px;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .availability-text {
        font-size: 10px;
    }

    .availability-highlight {
        font-size: 9.5px;
        padding: 1px 6px;
    }

    .trust-items-futuristic {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .trust-chip {
        font-size: 11px;
        padding: 5px 11px;
    }

    .card-meta-preview {
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .card-meta-pill {
        font-size: 10.5px;
        padding: 3px 8px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SAAS-GRADE UI & SUPABASE CLOUD ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================================================== */

/* SaaS Subtle Dot Matrix Background Texture */
.saas-grid-bg {
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    background-position: 0 0;
}

/* Supabase Emerald Gradient Typography */
.emerald-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a7f3d0 0%, #3ecf8e 50%, #059669 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 800;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.4));
}

/* SaaS Top Announcement Pill */
.saas-announcement-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 6px 16px 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 0 12px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.1);
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.saas-announcement-pill:hover {
    border-color: #3ecf8e;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.35), inset 0 0 16px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.saas-badge-emerald {
    background: rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.16);
    color: #3ecf8e;
    border: 1px solid rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.4);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* SaaS Header Nav Actions */
.nav-status-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.35);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #3ecf8e;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-status-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.12);
    border-color: #3ecf8e;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-nav-portal {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.16), rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.16));
    border: 1px solid rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.45);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-nav-portal:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3ecf8e 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
    color: #071221 !important;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
}

/* Telemetry & SLA Metric Tags */
.saas-telemetry-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #3ecf8e;
    background: rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.3);
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE CONTENT SCOPE & PRICING ESTIMATOR (SAAS CALCULATOR)
   ========================================================================== */
.saas-calc-container {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(13, 30, 51, 0.9) 0%, rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.35);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 38px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 35px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.saas-calc-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.calc-left h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.calc-left p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.calc-slider-group {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.calc-slider-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.calc-slider-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #cadbee;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.calc-slider-value {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #3ecf8e;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.calc-slider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: #152c48;
    outline: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.calc-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #3ecf8e;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.8);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}

.calc-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {
    transform: scale(1.25);
}

.calc-type-selector {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.calc-type-btn {
    padding: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #cadbee;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    text-align: center;
}

.calc-type-btn.active {
    background: rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.15);
    border-color: #3ecf8e;
    color: #3ecf8e;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.25);
}

/* Calculator Summary & Output Card */
.calc-summary-box {
    background: rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    position: relative;
}

.calc-price-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.calc-price-display {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.calc-price-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #3ecf8e;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.calc-breakdown-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 22px 0;
    text-align: left;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.calc-breakdown-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #cadbee;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.calc-breakdown-item strong {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-calc-book {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5b942 0%, #d49012 100%);
    color: #07111f;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
}

.btn-calc-book:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.5);
    color: #000000;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SAAS COMPARISON MATRIX (HUMAN CRAFTSMANSHIP VS GENERIC AI)
   ========================================================================== */
.saas-comparison-wrapper {
    margin-top: 48px;
    background: rgba(13, 30, 51, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.saas-comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
}

.saas-comparison-table th {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    background: #091728;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #cadbee;
}

.saas-comparison-table th.col-highlight {
    color: #3ecf8e;
    background: rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 2px solid #3ecf8e;
}

.saas-comparison-table td {
    padding: 16px 24px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #cadbee;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.saas-comparison-table tr:hover td {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.saas-comparison-table td.col-highlight {
    background: rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.04);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.check-badge-emerald {
    color: #3ecf8e;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-right: 6px;
}

.cross-badge-red {
    color: #f87171;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-right: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUPABASE CLOUD SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS & STATUS MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.supabase-diag-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(3, 7, 13, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    z-index: 100001;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.supabase-diag-modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.supabase-diag-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091728 0%, #040913 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.45);
    border-radius: 22px;
    max-width: 620px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 45px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.supabase-diag-modal-overlay.active .supabase-diag-card {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.supabase-diag-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.supabase-diag-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.supabase-diag-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #3ecf8e;
}

.supabase-diag-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.supabase-diag-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.supabase-diag-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #3ecf8e;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}

.supabase-diag-item span {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #cadbee;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.supabase-diag-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Responsive Polish for SaaS Calculator & Modals */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .saas-calc-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 24px 18px;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .supabase-diag-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .saas-comparison-wrapper {
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        margin-top: 32px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .saas-comparison-table {
        min-width: 600px;
    }

    .saas-comparison-table th,
    .saas-comparison-table td {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .saas-calc-container {
        padding: 20px 14px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .calc-slider-header {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .calc-slider-value {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .calc-type-selector {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .calc-summary-box {
        padding: 20px 16px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .calc-price-display {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .writings-section .section-heading h2 {
        font-size: clamp(24px, 6.5vw, 32px);
    }

    .hub-filter-pills {
        padding-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .filter-pill {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 5px 12px;
    }

    .article-card-item {
        margin: 0;
    }

    .card-body-content {
        padding: 18px 16px;
    }

    .card-title-link {
        font-size: 17px;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .card-excerpt-text {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY EDITORIAL & GLASSMORPHIC DESIGN SYSTEM OVERHAUL (v5.0)
   Award-Winning Aesthetic Architecture for Panchami Publishing Studio
   ========================================================================== */

/* Reading Scroll Depth Progress Bar */
#readingProgressBar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3.5px;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f5b942 0%, #ffd978 35%, #00f2fe 75%, #3ecf8e 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.65), 0 0 6px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.4);
    z-index: 10001;
    transition: width 0.08s ease-out;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Metallic Champagne Shimmer Text */
.gold-shimmer-title {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffd978 25%, #f5b942 60%, #e0981e 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    text-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
}

/* Button Shimmer Sweeps */
.btn-shimmer {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-shimmer::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60%;
    left: -70%;
    width: 45%;
    height: 220%;
    background: linear-gradient(60deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.45) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 80%);
    transform: rotate(25deg);
    transition: all 0.8s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-shimmer:hover::after {
    left: 140%;
}

/* Hero Split Architecture with Author Spotlight */
.hero-editorial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 0.82fr;
    gap: 52px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-author-showcase {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-author-card {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(13, 27, 45, 0.88) 0%, rgba(6, 15, 27, 0.96) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    border-radius: 26px;
    padding: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 40px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.14);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 450px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-author-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 38px 85px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 55px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.24);
    border-color: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.6);
}

.hero-portrait-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 310px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-portrait-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 15%;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-author-card:hover .hero-portrait-frame img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.portrait-badge-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.portrait-author-name {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
}

.portrait-verified-check {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd978, #f5b942);
    color: #07111f;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.portrait-location {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-author-card-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 19px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-author-card-content p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

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

.hero-stat-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.hero-stat-pill strong {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AI VS HUMAN PROSE TRANSFORMER INTERACTIVE SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.transformer-section {
    padding: 70px 0 90px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 15%, rgba(13, 27, 45, 0.85) 0%, rgba(4, 8, 17, 0.98) 100%);
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
}

.transformer-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
}

.transformer-nav-tabs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.transformer-tab-btn {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    background: rgba(13, 27, 45, 0.6);
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.transformer-tab-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.transformer-tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.22), rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.08));
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.22);
}

.transformer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
}

.transformer-card-ai {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.transformer-card-human {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(13, 27, 45, 0.92) 0%, rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.45);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.transformer-card-human:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.22);
}

.transformer-pill-ai {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
    color: #f87171;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.transformer-pill-human {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.45);
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    width: fit-content;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
}

.transformer-content-quote {
    flex-grow: 1;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #94a3b8;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 18px;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
    font-style: italic;
}

.transformer-card-human .transformer-content-quote {
    border-left-color: var(--gold);
    color: #fffaf0;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-style: normal;
}

.transformer-footer-specs {
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 12.5px;
}

.spec-negative {
    color: #f87171;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.spec-positive {
    color: #3ecf8e;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE APPLAUSE & CLAPPING SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.card-applause-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.card-applause-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #07111f;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.4);
}

.card-applause-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.92);
}

.applause-flying-burst {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: applauseFly 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    z-index: 100;
}

@keyframes applauseFly {
    0% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -40px) scale(1.35); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE & ABOUT SECTION LUXURY PORTRAIT UPGRADE
   ========================================================================== */
.about-portrait-showcase {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.15);
}

.about-portrait-showcase img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.about-portrait-showcase:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-studio-banner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 35px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
    position: relative;
}

.about-studio-banner img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.studio-banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.9) 0%, rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.2) 60%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 24px 30px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEDIA QUERY ADJUSTMENTS FOR NEW LUXURY MODULES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-editorial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .hero-author-showcase {
        order: -1;
    }

    .transformer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-author-card {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-portrait-frame {
        height: 270px;
    }

    .transformer-tab-btn {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 8px 16px;
    }

    .transformer-card-ai, .transformer-card-human {
        padding: 20px 18px;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   IQOO Z10 LITE / COMPACT MOBILE VIEWPORT ARCHITECTURE (<= 480px / 360px)
   Guaranteed Zero Text Breakage & Fluid Typography Fix
   ========================================================================== */

/* Universal Word Wrap & Hyphenation Guard */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .hero-title, .section-title {
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-wrap: break-word !important;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero-title br {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(26px, 7.8vw, 38px) !important;
        line-height: 1.18 !important;
        margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(23px, 6.8vw, 34px) !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
    }

    .section-heading p {
        font-size: 14.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
    }

    .hero-desc {
        font-size: 15px !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* Container Safe Margins */
    .container {
        width: min(100% - 1.25rem, 1200px) !important;
    }

    /* Announcement & Trust Badges Wrapping */
    .saas-announcement-pill {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 8px 12px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        font-size: 11px !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    }

    .availability-pill-futuristic {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        padding: 6px 10px !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .availability-text {
        font-size: 10px !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    }

    .pro-creator-ribbon-futuristic {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 8px 10px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    }

    .pro-stat-chip {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        padding: 3px 8px !important;
    }

    .trust-items-futuristic {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-top: 20px !important;
    }

    .trust-chip {
        width: 100% !important;
        font-size: 11px !important;
        padding: 6px 8px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }

    /* Hero Buttons Full-Touch */
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    }

    .hero-buttons .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 13px 18px !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
    }

    /* Hero Author Card Compactness */
    .hero-author-card {
        padding: 16px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .hero-portrait-frame {
        height: 230px !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    }

    .portrait-badge-overlay {
        bottom: 8px !important;
        left: 8px !important;
        right: 8px !important;
        padding: 6px 10px !important;
    }

    .portrait-author-name {
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
    }

    .portrait-location {
        font-size: 11px !important;
    }

    .hero-author-card-content h3 {
        font-size: 16px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }

    .hero-author-card-content p {
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    .hero-author-meta-row {
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    /* Transformer Module on Small Screens */
    .transformer-nav-tabs {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .transformer-tab-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
        padding: 10px 14px !important;
    }

    .transformer-content-quote {
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        padding-left: 12px !important;
    }

    .transformer-card-human .transformer-content-quote {
        font-size: 14.5px !important;
    }

    .transformer-footer-specs {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
    }

    /* Article Cards Meta Line */
    .card-meta-line {
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
    }

    .card-title-link {
        font-size: 16.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
    }

    .card-excerpt-text {
        font-size: 13px !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
    }

    /* Reading Modal 2-Tier Header for Zero Squeeze */
    .modal-header {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
    }

    .modal-header-left {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .modal-category {
        max-width: 140px !important;
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
        padding: 3px 8px !important;
    }

    .modal-controls {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding-top: 6px !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    }

    .modal-ctrl-btn {
        flex: 1 !important;
        padding: 6px 8px !important;
        font-size: 11px !important;
        min-height: 34px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .modal-ctrl-btn.audio {
        flex: 2.2 !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
    }

    .modal-close {
        width: 32px !important;
        height: 32px !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
    }

    .modal-prose-container {
        padding: 18px 14px 60px !important;
        font-size: 16px !important;
        line-height: 1.7 !important;
    }

    /* Audio Narration Playing Pulse */
    .modal-ctrl-btn.audio.is-playing {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.3), rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.15)) !important;
        border-color: #3ecf8e !important;
        color: #3ecf8e !important;
        box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(62, 207, 142, 0.4) !important;
        animation: pulseAudio 1.5s infinite alternate !important;
    }
}

@keyframes pulseAudio {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    100% { transform: scale(1.03); }
}