/* ==========================================================================
   FRANCHISE 101 — Design System (Original Kesar Gold & Royal Jamun Palette)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,400;0,9..144,600;0,9..144,700;0,9..144,800;1,9..144,400;1,9..144,600;1,9..144,700&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400;1,500&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Original Palette: Kesar (Gold), Jamun (Deep Plum), Pista (Green), Malai (Cream) */
  --jamun: #0D0F12;
  --jamun-deep: #05070A;
  --jamun-soft: #161A22;
  --kesar: #CF3C30;
  --kesar-hot: #DC2626;
  --kesar-hover: #B91C1C;
  --pista: #00E599;
  --pista-dark: #00B377;
  --malai: #FFFFFF;
  --malai-cream: #F1F5F9;
  --paper: #F6F7F9;
  --paper-card: #FFFFFF;
  --ink: #0E121A;
  --ink-80: #1E293B;
  --ink-60: #1E293B;
  --ink-30: rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.28);
  --line: rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.08);
  --line-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  --line-gold: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.35);

  /* Geometry & Rhythm */
  --r: 18px;
  --r-sm: 10px;
  --r-pill: 999px;
  --pad: clamp(14px, 2vw, 24px);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);

  /* Typography */
  --font-editorial: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}

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

html {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

body {
  overflow-x: clip;
  line-height: 1.6;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--kesar); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 6px; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(38px, 4.8vw, 68px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 46px); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 30px); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(18px, 1.6vw, 24px); }
h5 { font-size: clamp(15px, 1.2vw, 18px); }

em {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--kesar);
}

.wrap {
  width: min(1320px, calc(100% - 28px));
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--pad);
}

.sec { padding: clamp(40px, 4.5vw, 64px) 0; }
.sec.tight { padding-top: 0; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-60);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.eyebrow::before,
.on-dark .eyebrow::before,
.eyebrow.on-dark::before,
.byb-hero-eyebrow::before,
.scale-sec-eyebrow::before,
.scale-case-eyebrow::before,
.mkt-hero-eyebrow::before,
.about-eyebrow::before,
.contact-eyebrow-red::before,
.script-red-line {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}
.on-dark .eyebrow, .eyebrow.on-dark {
  color: var(--kesar);
}

.sec-head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.sec-head h2 { max-width: 22ch; }
.sec-head.wide h2 { max-width: 28ch; }
.sec-note { color: var(--ink-60); font-size: 16.5px; max-width: 52ch; line-height: 1.65; }
.on-dark .sec-note, .sec-note.on-dark { color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85); }

/* Progress bar top */
.top-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3.5px; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--kesar), #FFD166);
  z-index: 100; transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn {
  --bg: var(--jamun); --fg: var(--malai);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--bg); color: var(--fg);
  padding: 14px 28px; border: 0; border-radius: var(--r-pill); cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(8, 11, 16, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(8, 11, 16, 0.22); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--kesar {
  --bg: var(--kesar);
  --fg: #FFFFFF;
  background: var(--kesar);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -4px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.45);
}
.btn--kesar:hover {
  --bg: var(--kesar-hover);
  --fg: #FFFFFF;
  background: var(--kesar-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.6);
}
.btn--kesar, .btn--kesar * {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.btn--pista {
  --bg: var(--pista);
  --fg: var(--jamun-deep);
  background: var(--pista);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn--pista:hover {
  background: #B9F57D;
}

.btn--ghost {
  --bg: transparent; --fg: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--line);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(26, 20, 32, 0.05); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--ink-80); }
.on-dark .btn--ghost, .btn--ghost.on-dark {
  --fg: var(--malai);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--line-dark);
}
.on-dark .btn--ghost:hover, .btn--ghost.on-dark:hover {
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.1);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--kesar);
}
.btn--sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 13.5px; }
.btn .arw { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arw { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* TAGS & BADGES */
.tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(26, 20, 32, 0.06); color: var(--ink-80); font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 20, 32, 0.06);
}
.tag.green {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2); color: #235C0F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5); font-weight: 700;
}
.tag.gold {
  background: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.14); color: #CF3C30;
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.35); font-weight: 700;
}
.on-dark .tag {
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.12); color: var(--malai);
  border-color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.2);
}

/* FLOATING PILL CAPSULE NAV */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 16px; left: 50%; z-index: 80;
  width: min(1320px, calc(100% - 28px));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 24px;
  background: rgba(13, 15, 18, 0.94); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(10, 3, 18, 0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  transition: transform 0.36s var(--ease), background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  will-change: transform;
}
.nav.stuck {
  background: rgba(8, 11, 16, 0.96);
  border-color: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.2);
}
.nav.nav--hidden { transform: translate(-50%, -150%); box-shadow: none; }

.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial); font-weight: 800; font-size: 21px; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; line-height: 1; color: var(--malai);
}
.logo .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--kesar); display: block; box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--kesar); }

.btn .dot,
.btn-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FF3B30;
  border: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  animation: btnDotPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
  margin-right: 2px;
}
@keyframes btnDotPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); }
}
/* HEADER & FOOTER LOGO SIZING */
.logo-mark {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.nav .logo-mark {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: none;
}
.mobile-drawer .logo-mark {
  height: 30px;
  width: auto;
}
.foot .logo-mark,
.foot-brand .logo-mark {
  height: 100px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .nav .logo-mark { height: 30px; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .logo-mark { height: 28px; }
  .nav .logo-mark { height: 28px; }
  .foot .logo-mark,
  .foot-brand .logo-mark { height: 82px !important; }
}

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a { position: relative; padding: 6px 0; color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.82); transition: color 0.2s; white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 2.5px; width: 0;
  background: var(--kesar); border-radius: 2px; transition: width 0.28s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: #F8FAFC; }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-cta-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav .btn--kesar {
  padding: 10px 22px; font-size: 13.5px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CF3C30 0%, #B91C1C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.4) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  padding: 6px 13px 6px 15px !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 90;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -2px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.42) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease, ease);
  min-height: 36px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.nav-toggle:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC2626 0%, #991B1B 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -2px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.55) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.nav-toggle:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
}
.nav-toggle-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-block;
  user-select: none;
}
.nav-toggle-bars {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5px;
  width: 15px;
  height: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: transparent !important;
}
.nav-toggle-bars span {
  display: block;
  width: 15px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1), opacity 0.3s;
}
.nav-toggle.open .nav-toggle-bars span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(5.5px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-toggle.open .nav-toggle-bars span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.nav-toggle.open .nav-toggle-bars span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-5.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}
/* Fallback for direct span children */
.nav-toggle > span:not(.nav-toggle-label):not(.nav-toggle-bars) {
  display: block;
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1), opacity 0.3s;
}
.nav-toggle.open > span:not(.nav-toggle-label):not(.nav-toggle-bars):nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(5.5px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-toggle.open > span:not(.nav-toggle-label):not(.nav-toggle-bars):nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.nav-toggle.open > span:not(.nav-toggle-label):not(.nav-toggle-bars):nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-5.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* MOBILE DRAWER */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(8, 11, 16, 0.65); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 85; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease), visibility 0.35s ease;
  overflow: hidden; visibility: hidden;
}
.mobile-drawer.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; visibility: visible; }
.mobile-drawer-content {
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: min(340px, 85vw);
  background: var(--jamun-deep); color: var(--malai); padding: 80px 28px 40px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); box-shadow: -20px 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-drawer.open .mobile-drawer-content { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-drawer nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.mobile-drawer nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial); font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.88);
  padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
}
.mobile-drawer nav a:hover, .mobile-drawer nav a.active { color: var(--kesar); padding-left: 6px; }

@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .nav { width: calc(100% - 24px); top: 12px; padding: 8px 12px 8px 18px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-contact-link { display: none !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nav .btn--kesar { display: none !important; }
  .nav { padding: 8px 14px; }
}

/* PAGE HERO (SUB-PAGES) & ANIMATIONS */
.page-hero {
  background: #0B0D11;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(140px, 18vh, 180px) 0 clamp(52px, 6vw, 76px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  right: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes auraPulse {
  0% { opacity: 0.65; transform: scale(0.98); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.04); }
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.6;
}
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--malai); margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 54px); }
.page-hero h1 em, .hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal; color: var(--kesar); position: relative; display: inline-block;
}
.page-hero h1 .strike, .hero h1 .strike {
  position: absolute; left: -2%; right: -2%; bottom: 0.12em; height: 0.1em; background: var(--pista);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; border-radius: 99px;
  animation: swipe 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.6s forwards;
}
@keyframes swipe { to { transform: scaleX(1); } }

.page-hero-sub { color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85); font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 20px); max-width: 62ch; line-height: 1.65; }
.page-hero-meta { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 26px; }

/* STAGGERED ENTRANCE ANIMATIONS */
.rise {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
  animation: rise 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}
.rise:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.06s; }
.rise:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.16s; }
.rise:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.26s; }
.rise:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.36s; }
.rise:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.46s; }
@keyframes rise { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.badge-trust {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.16);
  border-radius: 999px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.badge-trust .pulse {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--pista);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--pista);
  animation: dotPulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* REVEAL ANIMATIONS */
.rv { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease), transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.rv.in, .rv.rv-active, .rv-active { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }

/* FOOTER */
.foot {
  background: var(--jamun-deep); color: var(--malai);
  border-radius: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px) clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px) 0 0;
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 90px) 0 36px;
  margin-top: auto;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 -20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.foot::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(900px, 90%); height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(50% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.14), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.foot-banner {
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.05); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px 34px; margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 60px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.foot-banner-text h3 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 28px); color: var(--malai); }
.foot-banner-text p { color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.78); font-size: 15px; margin-top: 6px; }
.foot-banner-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.foot-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.foot-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.foot-brand .logo { font-size: 24px; color: var(--malai); }
.foot-brand p { color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.75); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; }
.foot-contacts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-top: 6px; font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85); }
.foot-contacts a { color: var(--kesar); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
.foot-contacts a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.foot-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--kesar); margin: 0 0 16px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.foot-col h4::before { display: none !important; content: none !important; }
.foot-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }
.foot-col li a {
  font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.78); transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.foot-col li a:hover { color: var(--malai); padding-left: 4px; }
.foot-col li a small { font-size: 12px; color: var(--kesar); font-weight: 600; opacity: 0.9; }

.foot-base {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px); padding-top: 24px;
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.65);
}
.foot-base-links { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.foot-base-links a { color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.7); transition: color 0.2s; }
.foot-base-links a:hover { color: var(--kesar); }
.foot-status {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); color: var(--pista); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600;
}
.foot-status .dot-pulse { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--pista); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--pista); }

/* FLOATING BACK TO TOP */
.floating-up {
  position: fixed; bottom: 24px; left: 24px; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--kesar); color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; z-index: 75;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.5); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s, background 0.2s; font-weight: 800;
}
.floating-up.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.floating-up:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: var(--kesar-hover); }

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE VIEWPORT OPTIMIZATIONS (Smartphones <= 768px & <= 420px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --pad: 16px;
  }

  body {
    font-size: 15.5px;
  }

  /* Floating Pill Header on Mobile */
  .nav {
    top: 10px;
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
    padding: 8px 12px 8px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .logo {
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .logo-mark {
    height: 28px !important;
  }
  .nav-cta-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-left: auto;
  }
  .nav-cta-wrap .btn--kesar {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    padding: 7px 13px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
  .nav-cta-wrap .btn--kesar .arw {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Typography */
  h1 { font-size: clamp(30px, 8vw, 40px) !important; line-height: 1.1 !important; }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 6.5vw, 32px) !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; }
  h3 { font-size: clamp(19px, 5vw, 24px) !important; }

  .sec { padding: 48px 0; }
  .sec-head { margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .sec-note { font-size: 14.5px; }

  /* Page Hero Subpages */
  .page-hero {
    padding: 100px 0 40px !important;
  }
  .page-hero-meta {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* Buttons Full Width on Phone */
  .btn {
    padding: 12px 22px;
  }
  .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* 3D Stage on Mobile */
  .stage {
    height: 360px !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
  }

  /* Brand Cards & Opportunity Details */
  .brand-detail-card, .brand-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }
  .brand-media {
    min-height: 220px !important;
  }
  .brand-content {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
  }
  .econ-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .brand-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .brand-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Filter Bar */
  .filter-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px;
  }
  .filter-group {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  /* Quiz Matcher Section */
  .quiz-wrapper, .quiz-section {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }
  .quiz-options {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .quiz-opt-btn {
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
  }
  .quiz-result-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
  }
  .quiz-actions {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .quiz-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Brand Growth Hub Tabs */
  .service-nav-tabs {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .srv-tab-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .service-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .service-feature-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .service-outcome-box {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  .service-card-grid, .scale-grid-3, .funnel-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .roadmap-step {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .scale-metric-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }
  .scale-stat {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
  .case-study-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    padding: 24px 16px;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  /* About & Pillars */
  .about-pillars, .diff-table-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .mission-vision-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  /* Testimonials & Metrics */
  .voices {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .voice {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  .metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .metric {
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }

  /* Contact & Consultation Form */
  .apply, .consult-form-box {
    padding: 22px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }
  .apply-grid, .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  #send, .form-foot .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Footer on Mobile */
  .foot {
    border-radius: 30px 30px 0 0;
    padding: 44px 0 24px;
  }
  .foot-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px 16px;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .foot-banner-actions {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .foot-banner-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .foot-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .foot-base {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .foot-base-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* Floating Up Button */
  .floating-up {
    bottom: 195px;
    right: 14px;
    left: auto;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .econ-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .scale-metric-strip, .metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL FORM STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px 24px;
  width: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
}

.field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
}
.field.full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.field label {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  display: block;
}
.on-dark .field label {
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.92);
}

.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  outline: none;
}
.on-dark .field input,
.on-dark .field select,
.on-dark .field textarea {
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.2);
  color: var(--malai);
}

.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--kesar);
  background: #FFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.25);
}
.on-dark .field input:focus,
.on-dark .field select:focus,
.on-dark .field textarea:focus {
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--kesar);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.2);
}

.field input::placeholder {
  color: var(--ink-60);
}
.on-dark .field input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.4);
}

.field select option {
  background: #FFF;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.on-dark .field select option {
  background: #1e0e30;
  color: #F8FAFC;
}

.form-actions {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 6px;
}


/* ============ SECTION & HEADINGS ALIGNMENT RESOLUTION ============ */
.sec-top {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: flex-end !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  margin-bottom: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 28px) !important;
}
.sec-top .sec-head {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  flex: 1 1 320px !important;
  max-width: none !important;
}
.sec-top > .sec-note {
  flex: 1 1 300px !important;
  max-width: 54ch !important;
}
.sec-head .sec-note {
  flex: 0 1 auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
}
.sec-head h2 {
  max-width: 32ch !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
}
.sec-head.wide h2 {
  max-width: 40ch !important;
}
.sec-head.centered, .sec-centered {
  text-align: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  margin-inline: auto !important;
}
.sec-head.centered h2, .sec-centered h2 {
  margin-inline: auto !important;
}
.sec-head.centered .sec-note, .sec-centered .sec-note {
  margin-inline: auto !important;
  flex: 0 1 auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
}
#user-journeys {
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px) 0 !important;
}
#user-journeys .sec-top {
  margin-bottom: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px) !important;
}

/* Teaser Grid & Two-Column Split Alignment */
.teaser-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .teaser-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
  }
}

/* Universal Equal Height Flex for Grid Cards */
.grid-cards-equal > div,
.cards > article,
.steps > .step,
.scale-grid-3 > .scale-card,
.team-grid > .team-card {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  height: 100% !important;
}

.grid-cards-equal > div > :last-child,
.cards > article > :last-child,
.scale-card > :last-child {
  margin-top: auto !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   PRIMARY FLAGSHIP FLOATING HEADER & RICH ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Primary Header Entrance & Capsule */
@keyframes navSlideDown {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -36px) scale(0.96);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0) scale(1);
  }
}

.nav {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 14px !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, 0) !important;
  width: min(1320px, calc(100% - 28px)) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  padding: 8px 14px 8px 22px !important;
  background: rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.92) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  z-index: 9999 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  height: 58px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  animation: navSlideDown 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards !important;
  transition: transform 0.36s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, top 0.3s ease, opacity 0.25s ease !important;
}

/* Primary Sticky Transition on Scroll */
.nav.stuck {
  top: 10px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  background: rgba(8, 11, 16, 0.97) !important;
  border-color: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.38) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 24px -4px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
}

.nav.nav--hidden {
  transform: translate(-50%, -140%) scale(0.95) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* 2. Primary Logo with Glowing Aura Pulse */
.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, Georgia, serif) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 19.5px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease !important;
}

.logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.92 !important;
}

@keyframes dotPulseAura {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.7), 0 0 8px var(--kesar, #CF3C30);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.25);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0), 0 0 14px var(--kesar, #CF3C30);
  }
}

.logo .dot {
  width: 8px !important;
  height: 8px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  animation: dotPulseAura 2.2s infinite ease-in-out !important;
}

/* 3. Primary Nav Links with Animated Underline */
.nav-links {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: clamp(10px, 1.35vw, 22px) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 1 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.8) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  padding: 8px 4px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

/* Expand-from-center Gold Underline */
.nav-links a::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  height: 2.5px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  background: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  border-radius: 99px !important;
  transform: scaleX(0) !important;
  transform-origin: center !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.6) !important;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1) !important;
}

.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.nav-links a.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1) !important;
  background: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.8) !important;
}

/* 4. Primary CTA Button: Shimmer Sheen & Subtle Breathing Glow */
@keyframes primaryShimmer {
  0%, 25% {
    left: -140%;
  }
  50%, 100% {
    left: 170%;
  }
}

@keyframes primaryPulseGlow {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px -2px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.85), 0 0 14px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  }
}

.nav-cta-wrap {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.nav .btn--kesar {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CF3C30 0%, #DC2626 50%, #B91C1C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  animation: primaryPulseGlow 3.6s infinite !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s !important;
}

/* Moving Shimmer Sheen */
.nav .btn--kesar::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: -140% !important;
  width: 75% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%, transparent 100%) !important;
  transform: skewX(-24deg) !important;
  animation: primaryShimmer 3.6s infinite ease-in-out !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.nav .btn--kesar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -4px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.95), 0 0 18px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.5) !important;
}

.nav .btn--kesar .arw {
  display: inline-block !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.nav .btn--kesar:hover .arw {
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

/* 5. Mobile Toggle & Drawer Animation */
@media (max-width: 1260px) {
  .nav-links {
    gap: clamp(8px, 1.1vw, 16px) !important;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    padding: 6px 2px !important;
  }
  .nav .btn--kesar {
    padding: 9px 18px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

/* ============ INTERACTIVE ROI CALCULATOR STYLES ============ */
.calc-section {
  background: var(--jamun-soft, #181F2C) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: clamp(24px, 4vw, 36px) !important;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px) clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.calc-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr !important;
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px) !important;
  align-items: start !important;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .calc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

.calc-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 24px 26px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
}

.calc-group {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.calc-label-row {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.calc-val-badge {
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
}

.calc-slider {
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 6px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  outline: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.calc-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.7) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.calc-formats {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .calc-formats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
}

.calc-brand-pills {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
}

.fmt-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  padding: 10px 8px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace) !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  transition: all 0.2s !important;
}

.fmt-btn.active {
  background: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.35) !important;
}

.brand-pill-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  padding: 6px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace) !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  transition: all 0.2s !important;
}

.brand-pill-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.brand-pill-btn.active {
  background: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.calc-results-board {
  background: var(--jamun-deep, #080B10) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 26px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

.calc-metric-row {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
}

.calc-metric-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 14px !important;
}

.calc-metric-item small {
  display: block !important;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace) !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
}

.calc-metric-item strong {
  display: block !important;
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, Georgia, serif) !important;
  font-size: 24px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
}

.calc-highlight-box {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 16px 18px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.calc-highlight-box small {
  display: block !important;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace) !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

.calc-highlight-box b {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, Georgia, serif) !important;
  font-size: 28px !important;
  color: var(--pista, #00E599) !important;
}

/* ============ BUDGET BRACKETS STYLES ============ */
.brackets {
  background: var(--jamun-deep, #080B10) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px) !important;
  margin-block: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px) !important;
}
.rail-outer {
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0 !important;
}
.rail {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  margin-top: 32px !important;
}
.slab {
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 24px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
}
.slab .shot {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}
.slab-amt {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, Georgia, serif) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 28px !important;
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
}
.slab p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}
.slab ul {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: auto 0 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}
.slab li {
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}
.slab li::before {
  content: "•" !important;
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  font-weight: bold !important;
}


/* ============ LEGAL & DOCUMENT FORM STYLES ============ */
.doc-hub-page {
  padding: clamp(100px, 12vw, 140px) 0 80px;
  background: #0B0D11;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.doc-hub-page::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.doc-hub-page h1 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.doc-hub-page p {
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.88) !important;
}
.doc-card-featured {
  background: var(--jamun-deep, #080B10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 44px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 0 1px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.doc-card-featured::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.doc-badge-live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.35);
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.doc-digest-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.doc-digest-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--line, rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.08));
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.doc-digest-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -12px rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.12);
}
.doc-digest-card.active-card {
  border-color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30);
  background: #FFFDF9;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px -10px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.2);
}
.doc-digest-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--ink, #0E121A);
  margin: 0;
}
.doc-digest-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-60, rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.68));
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.doc-action-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.doc-action-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* ============ USER JOURNEY GATEWAY & CONTACT STYLES ============ */
.journey-card {
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease), border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease !important;
}
.journey-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  border-color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px -10px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.22) !important;
}
.journey-card:hover .arw {
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}
.nav-contact-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85) !important;
  padding: 8px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}
.nav-contact-link:hover, .nav-contact-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
}
.foot-contact-strip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 20px 24px !important;
  margin-bottom: 32px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
}

/* ============ VISUAL-FIRST REDESIGN UTILITIES ============ */
.card-media-banner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: var(--jamun-deep, #05070A);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.card-media-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1);
}
.journey-card:hover .card-media-banner img,
.ecosystem-card:hover .card-media-banner img,
.stage-card:hover .card-media-banner img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.card-media-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(13, 15, 18, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}
.card-media-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,15,18,0.1) 0%, rgba(13,15,18,0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why-visual-showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why-visual-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.faq-split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .faq-split-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.cta-atmospheric-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-atmospheric-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('../images/brands/beyond_temptation_store.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  filter: brightness(0.22) contrast(1.15);
  opacity: 0.85;
  z-index: 0;
}
.cta-atmospheric-bg > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stage-card, .ecosystem-card {
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1), box-shadow 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1), border-color 0.28s ease !important;
}
.stage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -10px rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.1) !important;
}
.ecosystem-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -12px rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.12) !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   MINIMAL, CLEAN, LIGHT THEME OVERRIDES (PROFESSIONAL & AIRY)
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --paper: #FFFFFF;
  --paper-card: #FFFFFF;
  --ink: #0F172A;
  --ink-80: #1E293B;
  --ink-60: #1E293B;
  --ink-30: #94A3B8;
  --line: #E2E8F0;
  --line-dark: #CBD5E1;
  --jamun: #0F172A;
  --jamun-deep: #0B0F17;
  --jamun-soft: #161A22;
}

body {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
}

/* Light Floating Navbar */
.nav {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}
.nav.stuck {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
  border-color: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.15) !important;
}
.logo {
  color: #0F172A !important;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: #1E293B !important;
}
.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
}
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
}
.nav-contact-link {
  color: #1E293B !important;
}
.nav-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
}
.nav-toggle-bars span {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Unified Dark Hero */
.hero {
  background: #0B0D11 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: clamp(140px, 17vh, 180px) 0 44px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}
.hero h1 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.hero-sub {
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.92) !important;
}

/* 3D Carousel Light Theme */
.stage::after {
  background: radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), transparent 72%) !important;
}
.tile {
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
}
.tile:hover {
  border-color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -8px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.3) !important;
}
.drag-hint {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #1E293B !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
}

/* Clean Cards & Sections */
.sec-note {
  color: #1E293B !important;
}
.eyebrow {
  color: #1E293B !important;
}

/* Light Footer */
.foot {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  color: #1E293B !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
}
.foot::before {
  display: none !important;
}
.foot .logo {
  color: #0F172A !important;
}
.foot-brand p {
  color: #1E293B !important;
}
.foot-col h4 {
  color: #CF3C30 !important;
}
.foot-col ul li a {
  color: #1E293B !important;
}
.foot-col ul li a:hover {
  color: #CF3C30 !important;
}
.foot-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}
.foot-contact-strip {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}
.foot-contact-strip strong {
  color: #0F172A !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.foot-contact-strip small {
  color: #1E293B !important;
}
.foot-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.foot-contact-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.foot-contact-item:hover strong {
  color: #CF3C30 !important;
}

/* Card Media Banners in Light Mode */
.card-media-banner {
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
}
.card-media-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
}
.card-media-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.02) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 100%) !important;
}


/* ============ COMPREHENSIVE TEXT VISIBILITY & CONTRAST FIXES ============ */

/* 1. Desktop Nav Links: Uniform, Professional & Consistent */
.nav-links a {
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  padding: 8px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  position: relative !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease !important;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 10px !important;
  right: 10px !important;
  bottom: 2px !important;
  height: 2.5px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  background: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  border-radius: 99px !important;
  transform: scaleX(0) !important;
  transform-origin: center !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.4) !important;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  background: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.05) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1) !important;
}

/* ONLY the active page link is highlighted with brand red & underline */
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  background: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.06) !important;
}

.nav-links a.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1) !important;
  background: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.6) !important;
}

/* 2. Mobile Drawer Navigation */
.mobile-drawer-content {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-left: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
}
.mobile-nav-link,
.mobile-drawer nav a {
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 12px 16px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  display: block !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-drawer nav a:hover {
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  background: #FEF2F2 !important;
}

.mobile-nav-link.active,
.mobile-drawer nav a.active {
  color: var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  background: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.08) !important;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--kesar, #CF3C30) !important;
}
.mobile-drawer-content p, .mobile-drawer-content small {
  color: #1E293B !important;
}

/* 3. Specs Labels & Values in Brand Cards */
.specs {
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
}
.spec {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.spec dt {
  color: #1E293B !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
}
.spec dd {
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
}

/* 4. Brand Card Tag Badges */
.tag {
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
  color: #1E293B !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.tag.float {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.tag.gold.float {
  background: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.9) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.tag.green.float {
  background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.9) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.tag.hot.float {
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.9) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* 5. 3D Carousel Numbers & Labels */
.tile-mark {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}
.tile-num {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}
.tile-num span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* 6. Filter Controls & Pills */
.marketplace-controls {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}
.search-box input {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
}
.search-box input:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #CF3C30 !important;
}
.filter-select select {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
}
.pill-btn {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  color: #1E293B !important;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.pill-btn:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  border-color: #94A3B8 !important;
}
.pill-btn.active {
  background: #0F172A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #0F172A !important;
}
.filter-status-bar {
  color: #1E293B !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
}

/* 7. Card Foot Buttons */
.btn-view-details {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.btn-view-details:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border-color: #0F172A !important;
}
.card-link {
  color: #CF3C30 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* 8. Fix Subpage Heroes and Footer Elements */
.page-hero.on-dark h1 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.page-hero.on-dark p {
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9) !important;
}
.foot.on-dark {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  color: #1E293B !important;
}
.foot.on-dark .foot-contact-strip {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
}
.foot.on-dark .foot-contact-strip strong {
  color: #0F172A !important;
}
.foot.on-dark .foot-contact-strip small {
  color: #1E293B !important;
}
.foot.on-dark .foot-brand p {
  color: #1E293B !important;
}
.foot.on-dark .foot-col h4 {
  color: #CF3C30 !important;
}
.foot.on-dark .foot-col ul li a {
  color: #1E293B !important;
}
.foot.on-dark .foot-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}
.foot.on-dark .foot-bottom a {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}


/* ============ BULLETPROOF CONTRAST & VISIBILITY ============ */
.case-study-box {
  background: #0B0F17 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
}
.case-study-box h3, .case-study-box h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.case-study-box p {
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
}
.case-study-box small {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}
.case-study-box b {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Consultation form intent buttons in light mode */
.intent-tab-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
}
.intent-tab-btn strong {
  color: #0F172A !important;
}
.intent-tab-btn small {
  color: #1E293B !important;
}
.intent-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: #CF3C30 !important;
  background: #FFFDF9 !important;
}
.intent-tab-btn.active {
  border-color: #CF3C30 !important;
  background: #FEF2F2 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.25) !important;
}
.intent-tab-btn.active strong {
  color: #CF3C30 !important;
}
.intent-tab-btn.active small {
  color: #991B1B !important;
}

/* PnL Card on Brand Pages */
.pnl-card {
  background: #0B0F17 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
}
.pnl-row {
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}
.pnl-row strong {
  color: #CF3C30 !important;
}

/* Ensure on-dark sections always have dark background */
section.on-dark, header.on-dark, footer.on-dark {
  background: #0B0F17;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
section.on-dark h1, section.on-dark h2, section.on-dark h3, section.on-dark h4,
header.on-dark h1, header.on-dark h2, header.on-dark h3, header.on-dark h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
section.on-dark p, header.on-dark p {
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE & RESPONSIVE PERFECTION — ALL BREAKPOINTS (360px – 768px)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Global Overflow Prevention & Touch Optimization */
html, body {
  overflow-x: clip !important;
  max-width: 100vw !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

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

/* iOS Safari font zoom prevention on inputs */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  input, select, textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }
}

/* 2. Floating Nav Bar Mobile Sizing */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav {
    width: calc(100% - 24px) !important;
    padding: 7px 12px 7px 16px !important;
    top: 10px !important;
  }
  .nav-contact-link {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .nav .btn--kesar {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .logo {
    font-size: 16.5px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .nav .logo-mark {
    height: 28px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: none !important;
  }
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 7px !important;
    padding: 6px 13px 6px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .nav {
    width: calc(100% - 16px) !important;
    padding: 6px 10px 6px 12px !important;
    top: 8px !important;
  }
  .nav .logo-mark {
    height: 25px !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }
  .logo {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
  }
  .logo span {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
  }
}

/* 3. Hero & Section Mobile Ergonomics */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero,
  .page-hero,
  .home-hero,
  .explore-hero,
  .about-hero-sec,
  .contact-hero-sec,
  .byb-hero-wrap,
  .scale-hero-sec,
  .mkt-hero-sec {
    padding-top: 96px !important;
    padding-bottom: clamp(36px, 6vw, 52px) !important;
    overflow-x: clip !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
  }
  .wrap {
    padding-inline: 16px !important;
  }
  .sec {
    padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 56px) 0 !important;
  }
}

/* 4. Interactive ROI Calculator Mobile Layout */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .calc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  .calc-section {
    padding: 24px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }
  .calc-card, .calc-results-board {
    padding: 18px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }
  .calc-formats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .fmt-btn {
    padding: 10px 6px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .calc-brand-pills {
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .brand-pill-btn {
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    min-height: 36px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .calc-label-row {
    font-size: 12px !important;
  }
  .calc-val-badge {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .calc-formats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .fmt-btn {
    font-size: 10px !important;
    padding: 8px 4px !important;
  }
  .calc-metric-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .calc-metric-item {
    padding: 10px 10px !important;
  }
  .calc-metric-item small {
    font-size: 10px !important;
  }
  .calc-metric-item strong {
    font-size: 19px !important;
  }
}

/* 5. Brand Pages: Capex Table & Video Grid Containment */
.brand-video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .brand-video-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
  }
}

.capex-pnl-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: start;
}
.capex-pnl-grid > div {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .capex-pnl-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
  }
}

.capex-table-wrap {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -10px rgba(26,20,32,0.06) !important;
}

.capex-table {
  width: 100% !important;
  min-width: 480px !important;
  border-collapse: collapse !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
}

.capex-table th, .capex-table td {
  padding: 12px 14px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.mobile-table-scroll-hint {
  display: none;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-60);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .mobile-table-scroll-hint {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

/* 6. Contact Page Responsive Grid */
.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .whatsapp-float-btn {
    bottom: 16px !important;
    right: 16px !important;
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   EXPLORE FRANCHISE PAGE REDESIGN — EXACT REFERENCE LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Caveat:wght@600;700&display=swap');

/* 1. Hero Section */
.explore-hero {
  padding: clamp(140px, 17vh, 180px) 0 clamp(44px, 5vw, 64px);
  background: #0B0D11;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.explore-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  right: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.explore-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .explore-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

.explore-hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.6vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.explore-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(15.5px, 1.3vw, 18px);
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.94) !important;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.explore-hero-sub:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.explore-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.btn-primary-explore {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CF3C30 0%, #DC2626 50%, #B91C1C 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary-explore:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.65);
}

.btn-outline-explore {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn-outline-explore:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.explore-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(14px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.trust-badge-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.trust-badge-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: #E05347;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Arched Showcase Card */
.hero-curved-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(350px, 44vw, 450px);
  border-top-left-radius: 200px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 60px;
  border-top-right-radius: 28px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: #0B0F17;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-curved-card {
    border-top-left-radius: 120px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 36px;
    height: 290px;
  }
}

.hero-curved-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-curved-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25) 40%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-script-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  transform: rotate(-5deg);
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-align: right;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.hero-script-overlay em {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-script-overlay {
    top: 16px;
    right: 18px;
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}

.hero-curved-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  right: 24px;
  left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-slide-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.hero-dot.active {
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #CF3C30;
}

.hero-slide-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hero-nav-arrow {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  color: #0F172A;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.hero-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* 2. Explore by Category */
.cat-sec-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.cat-sec-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
}
.link-view-all {
  color: #CF3C30;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.link-view-all:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.cat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.cat-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.cat-card:hover, .cat-card.active {
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.cat-card.active {
  background: #FFF7F6;
}

.cat-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.cat-icon-box svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: #CF3C30;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
}

.cat-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 3. Featured Opportunities */
.opps-sec-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.opps-sec-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
}
.opps-sec-head p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}

.featured-opps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .featured-opps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .featured-opps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

.opp-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.opp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.opp-card.extra-opp {
  display: none;
}
.opp-card.extra-opp.show {
  display: flex;
}

.opp-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F1F5F9;
}
.opp-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.opp-card:hover .opp-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.opp-body {
  padding: 18px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.opp-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E293B;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

.opp-name {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 2px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.opp-category-sub {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.opp-meta-box {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.opp-range-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.opp-price {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #CF3C30;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.opp-details-link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.opp-card:hover .opp-details-link {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 4. Guidance Banner */
.guidance-banner-card {
  background: #F4EFEA;
  border: 1px solid #E8E2D9;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .guidance-banner-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.guidance-content {
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
}
.guidance-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.guidance-content p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.guidance-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.guidance-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* 5. How It Works */
.hiw-sec-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.hiw-sec-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
}
.hiw-sec-head p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
}

.hiw-steps-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hiw-steps-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

.hiw-step-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}

.hiw-icon-circle {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFF1F0;
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 22px;
}
.hiw-icon-circle svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: #CF3C30;
}

.hiw-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.hiw-step-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hiw-num {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #CF3C30;
}
.hiw-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
}
.hiw-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.hiw-arrow-divider {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hiw-arrow-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* 6. Closing Hero Banner */
.closing-banner-box {
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 240px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .closing-banner-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
}

.closing-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45) 50%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.closing-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 500px;
}
.closing-banner-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.closing-banner-btn-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ===================================================
   NEW HOMEPAGE REDESIGN (MATCHING REFERENCE MOCKUP)
   =================================================== */

.home-hero {
  padding: clamp(140px, 17vh, 180px) 0 clamp(44px, 5vw, 64px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.home-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  right: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.home-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .home-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

.home-hero-eyebrow {
  color: #CF3C30;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.home-hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 3.3vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  min-height: 3.25em;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) and (min-width: 641px) {
  .home-hero-h1 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4.2vw, 36px);
    line-height: 1.2;
    min-height: 3.3em;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .home-hero-h1 {
    font-size: clamp(27px, 6.6vw, 35px);
    line-height: 1.12;
    min-height: 2.45em;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .home-hero-h1 {
    min-height: 2.65em;
  }
}

/* Hero 3 Core Pillars Typography Highlights */
.hero-h1-row {
  display: block;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-h1-row {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-h1-row {
    display: inline;
  }
}

.hero-highlight-verb {
  color: #CF3C30;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-block;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  padding: 0 2px;
}

.hero-sub-hl {
  color: #CF3C30;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Dynamic Hero Typewriter Effect */
.tw-accent {
  color: #CF3C30;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.tw-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 3.5px;
  height: 0.86em;
  background: #CF3C30;
  margin-left: 5px;
  vertical-align: -0.05em;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.5);
  animation: twBlink 0.9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.tw-cursor.tw-typing {
  animation: none;
  opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes twBlink {
  0%, 45% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1); }
  50%, 95% { opacity: 0; transform: scaleY(0.9); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tw-cursor {
    width: 2.5px;
    height: 0.82em;
    margin-left: 3px;
  }
}

.home-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(15.5px, 1.3vw, 17px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #1E293B !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.home-hero-sub:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.home-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CF3C30 0%, #DC2626 50%, #B91C1C 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(207,60,48,0.45);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC2626 0%, #B91C1C 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(207,60,48,0.6);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  border-color: #0F172A;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-play-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.1);
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 10px;
}

.home-stat-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.home-stat-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.home-stat-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.08);
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 17px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.2);
}
.home-stat-info strong {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.home-stat-info span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .home-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .btn-hero-primary,
  .btn-hero-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .home-stat-strip {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding-top: 18px !important;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .home-stat-badge {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }
  .home-stat-icon {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
  }
  .home-stat-info strong {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
  }
  .home-stat-info span {
    font-size: 10px !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
}

/* Right Mosaic Collage */
.hero-mosaic-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.mosaic-badge-pin {
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.mosaic-badge-pin .pin-dot {
  color: #CF3C30;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.mosaic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 210px 175px;
  gap: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .mosaic-grid {
    grid-template-rows: 170px 140px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

.mosaic-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.mosaic-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.mosaic-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.mosaic-fav-heart {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.mosaic-fav-heart:hover {
  background: #CF3C30;
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.mosaic-script-side {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  right: 0px;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  text-shadow: none;
  transform: rotate(8deg);
  line-height: 1.1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .mosaic-script-side {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* 2. Format Discovery Cards */
.sec-center-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.sec-eyebrow-red {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.sec-title-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.18;
}
.sec-sub-slate,
.sub-slate {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #1E293B !important;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.sec-sub-slate:last-child,
.sub-slate:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.format-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .format-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

.format-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.format-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.format-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F1F5F9;
}
.format-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.format-card:hover .format-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.format-icon-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.format-body {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.format-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.format-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.format-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.format-arrow-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFF1F0;
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.format-card:hover .format-arrow-circle {
  background: #CF3C30;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 3. Popular Food Franchises */
.pop-sec-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}
.pop-brand-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .pop-brand-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pop-brand-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

.pop-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.pop-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}
.pop-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F1F5F9;
}
.pop-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.pop-card:hover .pop-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.pop-body {
  padding: 18px 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.pop-brand-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pop-brand-logo {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4px;
}
.pop-brand-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.pop-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.pop-brand-sub {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.pop-metrics-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.pop-metric-item small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.pop-metric-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.pop-details-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.pop-card:hover .pop-details-link {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 4. Journey in 4 Simple Steps */
.journey-steps-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .journey-steps-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px 16px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .journey-steps-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

.journey-step-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
}
.journey-circle-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFF1F0;
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.journey-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.journey-step-title span {
  color: #CF3C30;
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.journey-step-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 170px;
}

.journey-dotted-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 2px dotted #CBD5E1;
  margin-top: 29px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .journey-dotted-line {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* 5. Success Stories Testimonial Card */
.success-stories-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .success-stories-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.success-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  background: #0B0F17;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .success-img-box {
    min-height: 280px;
  }
}
.success-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.success-script-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  line-height: 1.15;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  max-width: 260px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.success-arrow-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 18px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.success-arrow-left:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.success-content {
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 54px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.success-eyebrow {
  color: #CF3C30;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.success-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.success-author-name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.success-author-title {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
}
.success-arrow-right {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 18px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.success-arrow-right:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.success-dots-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.success-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.success-dot.active {
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #CF3C30;
}

/* 6. FAQ Accordion */
.faq-sec-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}
.faq-wrap {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.faq-header {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 22px 0;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 16px;
}
.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
}
.faq-icon {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #1E293B;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  color: #CF3C30;
}
.faq-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #1E293B;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-body {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
}

/* 7. Closing Red Panoramic Banner */
.closing-red-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B91C1C 0%, #CF3C30 50%, #991B1B 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -15px rgba(207,60,48,0.45);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .closing-red-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.closing-red-content {
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
}
.closing-red-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.closing-red-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.closing-red-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.btn-white-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #CF3C30 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-white-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.closing-red-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
.closing-red-visual img {
  max-height: 240px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  object-fit: cover;
}
.closing-red-script {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: 24px;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: rotate(6deg);
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .closing-red-script {
    font-size: 20px;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
  }
}

.btn-outline-pill {
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #1E293B !important;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-outline-pill:hover {
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  color: #CF3C30 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.script-red-line {
  width: 75%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: #CF3C30;
  margin: 3px 0 0 auto;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE SECTION & SCROLL APPEARING ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Page Load Entrance Animations (Hero) */
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes heroMosaicIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  }
}

.home-hero-left {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.home-hero-right {
  animation: heroMosaicIn 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s backwards;
}

/* Floating animation on pushpin badge */
@keyframes pinFloat {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: rotate(-6deg) translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: rotate(-5deg) translateY(-3.5px);
  }
}
.mosaic-badge-pin {
  animation: pinFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 2. Scroll-Triggered Reveal Animations */
.rv {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.rv.in, .rv.rv-active, .rv-active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

.rv-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.rv-scale.in, .rv-scale.rv-active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0) !important;
}

/* Elementor editor overrides to keep canvas always interactive */
.elementor-editor-active .rv, 
.elementor-editor-active .rv-scale,
.elementor-editor-preview .rv,
.elementor-editor-preview .rv-scale {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

/* Stagger Delays for Cards & Steps */
.rv-stagger > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
.rv-stagger > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.14s; }
.rv-stagger > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.rv-stagger > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.34s; }
.rv-stagger > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.44s; }

/* Dotted connector pulsing light */
.journey-dotted-line {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.journey-dotted-line::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #CF3C30, transparent);
  animation: linePulse 3.2s infinite linear;
}
@keyframes linePulse {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .rv, .rv-scale {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
  .home-hero-left, .home-hero-right, .mosaic-badge-pin, .journey-dotted-line::after {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUILD YOUR BRAND PAGE (BYB) - REDESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hero Section */
.byb-hero-wrap {
  background: #0B0D11;
  padding: clamp(100px, 11vw, 140px) 0 clamp(64px, 7vw, 90px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.byb-hero-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  right: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.byb-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .byb-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

.byb-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E05347;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.byb-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.8vw, 62px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}
.byb-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #E05347;
}

.byb-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.2vw, 16.5px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.94) !important;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}
.byb-hero-sub:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.byb-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.btn-byb-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #CF3C30;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.28);
}
.btn-byb-primary:hover {
  background: #B91C1C;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.38);
}

.btn-byb-secondary,
.byb-hero-wrap .btn--light-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn-byb-secondary:hover,
.byb-hero-wrap .btn--light-outline:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.byb-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(18px, 3vw, 32px);
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.byb-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Hero Collage Mosaic */
.byb-collage-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.byb-collage-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}
.byb-collage-img-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  background: #1E232B;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.byb-collage-img-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.byb-collage-bottom {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  position: relative;
}
.byb-collage-card-angled-left {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: #1E232B;
}
.byb-collage-card-angled-left:hover {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.02);
}
.byb-collage-card-angled-left img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.byb-collage-card-angled-right {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transform: rotate(2.5deg);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: #1E232B;
}
.byb-collage-card-angled-right:hover {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.02);
}
.byb-collage-card-angled-right img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* 2. "Who This Is For" 5 Personas & Problem Card Redesign */
.byb-personas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .byb-personas-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .byb-personas-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.byb-persona-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -4px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  position: relative;
}
.byb-persona-card:hover {
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.14);
}
.byb-persona-header,
.byb-persona-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.byb-persona-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.byb-persona-card:hover .byb-persona-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.byb-persona-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.byb-persona-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Executive Problem We Address Banner */
.byb-problem-card {
  margin-top: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E121A 0%, #1A2232 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px) clamp(22px, 4vw, 42px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 310px) 1fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.byb-problem-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #CF3C30;
}
.byb-problem-left,
.byb-problem-right {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .byb-problem-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 22px 18px 22px 22px;
  }
}
.byb-problem-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #F87171;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.byb-problem-pill .problem-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EF4444;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #EF4444;
}
.byb-problem-title {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 25px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', serif);
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
.byb-problem-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
.byb-problem-text strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.byb-problem-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.byb-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* 3. Three-Step Overview */
.byb-split-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
}
.byb-split-head-left {
  max-width: 600px;
}
.byb-split-head-left .eyebrow-red {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #CF3C30;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.byb-split-head-left h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
}
.byb-split-head-right {
  max-width: 440px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #1E293B;
}

.byb-overview-steps-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .byb-overview-steps-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

.byb-overview-step-box {
  flex: 1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -4px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.byb-overview-step-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.byb-step-num-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFF1F0;
  border: 1px solid #FED7D7;
  color: #CF3C30;
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.byb-overview-step-content strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.byb-overview-step-content p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.byb-step-arrow {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .byb-step-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* 4. What We Help You Build - 6 Service Cards */
.byb-service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .byb-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .byb-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.byb-service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.byb-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.byb-service-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F1F5F9;
}
.byb-service-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.byb-service-card:hover .byb-service-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.byb-service-body {
  padding: 22px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}
.byb-service-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.byb-service-info p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}
.byb-service-arrow-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  min-width: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFF1F0;
  border: 1px solid #FED7D7;
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.byb-service-card:hover .byb-service-arrow-btn {
  background: #CF3C30;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* 5. Our Process (From idea to opening day - 6 Steps Timeline) */
.byb-timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.byb-timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 23px;
  left: 36px;
  right: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .byb-timeline-line {
    display: none;
  }
}

.byb-timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .byb-timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .byb-timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

.byb-timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .byb-timeline-step {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 46px 1fr;
    column-gap: 16px;
    row-gap: 4px;
    align-items: center;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  }
  .byb-timeline-step .byb-timeline-num {
    grid-row: 1 / span 2;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .byb-timeline-step strong {
    grid-column: 2;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .byb-timeline-step p {
    grid-column: 2;
  }
}
.byb-timeline-num {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #FED7D7;
  color: #CF3C30;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.byb-timeline-step strong {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}
.byb-timeline-step p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 6. Real Projects, Real Outcomes (Case Studies) */
.btn-outline-red {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CF3C30;
  color: #CF3C30 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-outline-red:hover {
  background: #CF3C30;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.byb-case-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .byb-case-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.byb-case-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.byb-case-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F1F5F9;
}
.byb-case-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.byb-case-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: #CF3C30;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.byb-case-body {
  padding: 22px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.byb-case-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}
.byb-case-body p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.byb-case-metric {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
}
.byb-case-num {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #16A34A;
  line-height: 1;
}
.byb-case-metric-label {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* 7. Dark Panoramic Closing Banner */
.byb-closing-dark {
  background: #0A1118;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 64px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -15px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.byb-closing-dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 50%, rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12) 0%, transparent 40%),
                    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 50%, rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.byb-closing-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 620px;
}
.byb-closing-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.byb-closing-dark h2,
.byb-closing-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}
.byb-closing-dark p,
.byb-closing-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  margin: 0;
}
.byb-closing-cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.byb-closing-micro {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FRANCHISE & SCALE SYSTEM (develop-scale.html)
   Replicating reference mockup layout, typography, cards, and responsive rules
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hero Section */
.scale-hero-sec {
  background: #0B0D11;
  padding: clamp(100px, 11vw, 140px) 0 clamp(64px, 7vw, 90px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.scale-hero-sec::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  right: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.scale-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .scale-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.scale-hero-content {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}
.scale-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E05347;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.scale-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.8vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}
.scale-hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.2vw, 16.5px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.94) !important;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}
.scale-hero-desc:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.scale-hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn--dark-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn--dark-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.scale-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: clamp(380px, 42vw, 480px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  animation: heroScaleIn 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.12s both;
}
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .scale-hero-visual {
    height: clamp(240px, 50vw, 340px);
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
}
.scale-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.scale-hero-visual:hover .scale-hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.scale-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 13, 17, 0.1) 0%, rgba(11, 13, 17, 0.6) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.scale-visual-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  text-align: right;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.scale-visual-badge span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 24px);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.18;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

/* 2. Scaling Metrics Strip */
.scale-metric-strip-wrap {
  margin-top: -34px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.scale-metric-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .scale-metric-card {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .scale-metric-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.scale-metric-item {
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.scale-metric-item:nth-child(4),
.scale-metric-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .scale-metric-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}
.scale-icon-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FDF2F0;
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.scale-metric-item:hover .scale-icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.scale-metric-item b {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.5vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.scale-metric-item span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

/* ========================================================
   Section: Who It Is For (develop-scale.html) - Sticky Scroll Animation
   Left: Pinned/Sticky Anchor Dossier (title, live tracker, image & CTA)
   Right: 6 profile rows with Scroll Spotlight Animation & Active Sync
======================================================== */
.scale-who-sec {
  background: #FAF9F6;
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #EFEAE2;
  position: relative;
}

.scale-dossier-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.94fr 1.06fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .scale-dossier-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

/* Left Sidebar - Sticky Pinning */
.scale-dossier-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  align-self: start;
}
@media (min-width: 981px) {
  .scale-dossier-sidebar {
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    position: sticky;
    top: 96px;
    z-index: 10;
  }
}

.scale-sec-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #CF3C30;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.scale-sec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}
.scale-sec-desc {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.05vw, 15.5px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Sticky Visual Card */
.scale-dossier-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: clamp(210px, 20vw, 240px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}
.scale-dossier-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.scale-dossier-visual:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.scale-dossier-visual .scale-visual-badge {
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
}
.scale-dossier-visual .scale-visual-badge span {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.scale-visual-stat-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.stat-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #10B981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.stat-dot.pulse {
  animation: scaleDotPulse 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes scaleDotPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.15); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.scale-sidebar-cta {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}
.scale-cta-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.scale-cta-text span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Right Column: 6 Stacked Horizontal Profile Rows */
.scale-profile-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 4px 0 20px;
}

.scale-profile-row {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (min-width: 981px) {
  .scale-profile-row {
    opacity: 0.42;
    transform: scale(0.98);
  }
  .scale-profile-row.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.02) translateX(10px);
    border-color: #CF3C30;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -8px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.2), 0 0 0 1px #CF3C30;
  }
  .scale-profile-row:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: scale(1) translateX(4px);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
  }
  .scale-profile-row.is-active:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.02) translateX(10px);
    border-color: #CF3C30;
  }
}

.scale-profile-row::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 5px;
  background: #CF3C30;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.scale-profile-row.is-active::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.scale-profile-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.scale-profile-row.is-active .scale-profile-badge {
  background: #CF3C30;
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.35);
}
.scale-profile-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CF3C30;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.scale-profile-row.is-active .scale-profile-num {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.scale-profile-icon {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.scale-profile-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.scale-profile-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.scale-profile-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.scale-profile-chip {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CF3C30;
  background: #FFF1F0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.2);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.scale-profile-row.is-active .scale-profile-chip {
  background: #CF3C30;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #CF3C30;
}
.scale-profile-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Solution Banner */
.scale-solution-banner {
  margin-top: 52px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .scale-solution-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}
.scale-solution-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.solution-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #CF3C30;
}
.scale-solution-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}
.scale-solution-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}
.scale-solution-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.scale-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #FAF9F6;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* 4. Section: Franchise & Scale Services Suite (9-card Suite) */
.scale-suite-sec {
  background: #FAF9F6;
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #EFEAE2;
}
.scale-suite-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.38fr 0.62fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .scale-suite-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.scale-suite-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.scale-suite-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .scale-suite-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .scale-suite-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.scale-suite-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #EAE6DF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.scale-suite-card:hover {
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -6px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12);
}
.scale-suite-card .scale-icon-circle {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  font-size: 19px;
}
.scale-suite-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8C7B75;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.scale-suite-name {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 5. Section: Case Study (Dark Forest Teal Card) */
.scale-case-sec {
  padding: clamp(56px, 6vw, 84px) 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}
.scale-case-card {
  background: #142823;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -15px rgba(20, 40, 35, 0.5);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.scale-case-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: 10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.scale-case-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.9fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .scale-case-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.scale-case-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.scale-case-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E05347;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.scale-case-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}
.scale-case-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}
.scale-case-media {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: clamp(240px, 28vw, 320px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.scale-case-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.scale-case-stats-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.scale-case-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.scale-case-stat-item b {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 3.8vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: block;
}
.scale-case-stat-item span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}
.scale-case-script-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.scale-case-curve-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 32px;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}
.scale-case-script {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
}

/* 6. Section: Services & Support: Franchise & Scale */
.scale-support-sec {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.scale-support-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .scale-support-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.scale-testimonial-card {
  background: #FAF7F2;
  border: 1.5px solid #EFEAE2;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.scale-quote-mark {
  color: #CF3C30;
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: -10px;
}
.scale-testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  font-style: italic;
}
.scale-testimonial-card cite {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E293B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-style: normal;
  display: block;
}

.scale-support-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 52px);
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .scale-support-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .scale-support-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.scale-support-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.scale-support-card:hover {
  border-color: #E2E8F0;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}
.scale-support-card h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
}
.scale-support-card p {
  font-size: 13.8px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 7. Section: Closing Panoramic Dark Banner */
.scale-closing-sec {
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0 clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}
.scale-closing-box {
  background-color: #101418;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 20, 24, 0.94) 0%, rgba(16, 20, 24, 0.78) 100%), url('../images/scale-cta-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 64px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.scale-closing-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.scale-closing-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E05347;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.scale-closing-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}
.scale-closing-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0;
}
.scale-closing-cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.scale-closing-micro {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FRANCHISE MARKETING SYSTEM (franchise-marketing.html)
   Replicating reference mockup layout, light hero, B2B cards, and acquisition funnel
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Light Split Hero Section */
.mkt-hero-sec {
  background: #0B0D11;
  padding: clamp(100px, 11vw, 140px) 0 clamp(64px, 7vw, 90px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.mkt-hero-sec::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  right: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mkt-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .mkt-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.mkt-hero-content {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}
.mkt-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E05347;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.mkt-hero-eyebrow::before {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}
.mkt-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.8vw, 62px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}
.mkt-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #E05347;
}
.mkt-hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.2vw, 16.5px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.94) !important;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}
.mkt-hero-desc:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.mkt-hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn--light-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn--light-outline:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mkt-trust-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, max-content);
  gap: 14px 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .mkt-trust-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding-top: 20px;
  }
}
.mkt-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}
.mkt-trust-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #E05347;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mkt-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: clamp(380px, 42vw, 480px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  animation: heroScaleIn 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.12s both;
}
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .mkt-hero-visual {
    height: clamp(240px, 50vw, 340px);
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
}
.mkt-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}
.mkt-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 13, 17, 0.1) 0%, rgba(11, 13, 17, 0.6) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mkt-visual-neon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  text-align: right;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.mkt-visual-neon span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 22px);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.18;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
}
.mkt-visual-laptop-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .mkt-visual-laptop-card {
    display: none;
  }
}
.mkt-laptop-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', serif);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}
.mkt-laptop-sub {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 2. Scaling Metrics Strip */
.mkt-metric-strip-wrap {
  margin-top: -32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.mkt-metric-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mkt-metric-card {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .mkt-metric-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.mkt-metric-item {
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  border-right: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.mkt-metric-item:nth-child(4),
.mkt-metric-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mkt-metric-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}
.mkt-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 2.8vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.mkt-metric-lbl-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.mkt-metric-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  display: inline-block;
}
.mkt-metric-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #1E293B;
}

/* 3. Section: Designed for Growth-Stage Franchisors */
.mkt-growth-sec {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.mkt-growth-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mkt-growth-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.mkt-growth-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: clamp(340px, 38vw, 440px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.mkt-growth-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.mkt-growth-script {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  right: 24px;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  text-align: right;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mkt-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 24px 0 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.mkt-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.mkt-check-badge {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* 4. Section: Core Objective Dark Banner */
.mkt-objective-sec {
  padding: clamp(56px, 6vw, 84px) 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}
.mkt-objective-card {
  background: #0D241E;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -15px rgba(13, 36, 30, 0.5);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr 0.9fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .mkt-objective-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.mkt-objective-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}
.mkt-objective-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin: 0;
}
.mkt-objective-visual-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .mkt-objective-visual-wrap {
    margin-top: 12px;
  }
}
.mkt-objective-dish-img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mkt-objective-script {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  color: #34D399;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
}

/* 5. Section: Comprehensive B2B Marketing Services (9 Cards) */
.mkt-services-sec {
  background: #FAF9F6;
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #EFEAE2;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #EFEAE2;
}
.mkt-services-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 52px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}
.mkt-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .mkt-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .mkt-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.mkt-srv-legacy-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #EAE6DF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.mkt-srv-legacy-card:hover {
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12);
}
.mkt-srv-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.mkt-srv-thumb {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.mkt-srv-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8C7B75;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.mkt-srv-name {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}
.mkt-srv-arrow {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #1E293B;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.mkt-service-card:hover .mkt-srv-arrow {
  background: #CF3C30;
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* 6. Section: 7-Step Acquisition Funnel */
.mkt-process-sec {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.mkt-process-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px);
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .mkt-process-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.mkt-process-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}
.mkt-funnel-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .mkt-funnel-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .mkt-funnel-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.mkt-step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 10px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.mkt-step-card:hover {
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.mkt-step-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FDF2F0;
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.mkt-step-name {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
}
.mkt-step-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 7. Section: Case Study (South Twist) */
.mkt-case-sec {
  padding: clamp(56px, 6vw, 84px) 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}
.mkt-case-card {
  background: #141C1A;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -15px rgba(20, 28, 26, 0.5);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.85fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .mkt-case-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.mkt-case-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}
.mkt-case-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}
.mkt-case-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.mkt-case-stat-item b {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 3.8vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: block;
}
.mkt-case-stat-item span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}
.mkt-case-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: clamp(220px, 26vw, 290px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.mkt-case-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.mkt-case-script {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 20px;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  text-align: right;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 8. Section: Testimonials (Trusted by Growing Brands) */
.mkt-testimonials-sec {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.mkt-testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .mkt-testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.mkt-test-card {
  background: #FAF7F2;
  border: 1.5px solid #EFEAE2;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.mkt-test-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.mkt-test-quote {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}
.mkt-test-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.mkt-test-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}
.mkt-test-name {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
}
.mkt-test-role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 9. Section: Closing Panoramic Dark Banner */
.mkt-closing-sec {
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0 clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}
.mkt-closing-box {
  background-color: #101418;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 20, 24, 0.94) 0%, rgba(16, 20, 24, 0.78) 100%), url('../images/mkt-cta-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 64px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mkt-closing-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.mkt-closing-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E05347;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.mkt-closing-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}
.mkt-closing-cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.mkt-closing-micro {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE REDESIGN (.about-*)
   Matches layout & aesthetic of media_1789544963323.png
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Section: White Split Hero (About Us) */
.about-hero-sec {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  padding: clamp(140px, 17vh, 180px) 0 clamp(64px, 7vw, 90px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.about-hero-sec::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  right: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .about-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.about-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #CF3C30;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.6vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.about-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CF3C30;
}
.about-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.2vw, 17px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #1E293B !important;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  max-width: 48ch;
}
.about-hero-sub:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.about-hero-sec p {
  color: #1E293B !important;
}
.about-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn--ghost-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.btn--ghost-dark:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-color: #0F172A;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.about-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3.2;
  min-height: 360px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
}
.about-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.about-neon-sign {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  right: 8%;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Fraunces', serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 24px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFF3D6;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 195, 80, 0.85), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 160, 40, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 120, 0, 0.4);
  text-align: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero-script-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top-left-radius: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 18px 24px 14px;
  box-shadow: -6px -6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  text-align: right;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero-visual {
    min-height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  }
  .about-hero-script-badge {
    padding: 8px 14px 6px;
    border-top-left-radius: 18px;
  }
  .about-hero-script-badge .about-script-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .about-hero-script-badge .about-script-flourish {
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
  }
  .about-neon-sign {
    top: 6%;
    right: 6%;
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}
.about-script-text {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
}
.about-script-flourish {
  display: block;
  width: 90px;
  height: 5px;
  background: #CF3C30;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-top: 4px;
  transform: rotate(-1deg);
}

/* 2. Section: 5-Item Metrics Strip */
.about-metrics-strip {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px) 0;
}
.about-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(12px, 1.6vw, 24px);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .about-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}
.about-metric-item {
  padding-left: clamp(10px, 1.4vw, 20px);
  border-left: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}
.about-metrics-grid > .about-metric-item:first-child {
  border-left: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .about-metric-item {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F3F4F6;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .about-metrics-grid > .about-metric-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
}
.about-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', serif);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.about-metric-lbl {
  font-size: clamp(12.5px, 1.05vw, 14px);
  color: #1E293B;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* 3. Section: "Why We Exist" - Our Purpose */
.about-purpose-sec {
  background: #FAF8F5;
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 100px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-purpose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 68px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .about-purpose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.about-purpose-imgbox {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/4.2;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  min-height: 380px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-purpose-imgbox {
    min-height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  }
}
.about-purpose-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.about-purpose-script-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: 8%;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-purpose-content {
  position: relative;
}
.about-botanical-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -10px;
  width: 130px;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.16;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-purpose-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.about-purpose-desc {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.2vw, 16.5px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4B5563;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
}
.about-pillars-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-pillars-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}
.about-pillar-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}
.about-pillar-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FDE8E4;
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 4. Section: "Key Milestones" - Our Journey */
.about-milestones-sec {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 100px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-milestones-head {
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 52px);
}
.about-milestones-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.about-milestones-sub {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
}
.about-milestones-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-milestones-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.about-milestones-track {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 24px;
}
.about-milestones-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #E5E7EB;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-milestones-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  .about-milestones-track::before {
    display: none;
  }
}
.about-milestone-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.about-milestone-year {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.about-milestone-dot {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #CF3C30;
  border: 3px solid #FDE8E4;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-milestone-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.about-milestone-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
}
.about-milestones-visual {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #132720;
  min-height: 320px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}
.about-milestones-visual-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.35;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
}
.about-milestones-wall-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Fraunces', serif);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #F1F5F9;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 5. Section: "The People Behind Franchise 101" - Team Showcase */
.about-team-sec {
  background: #FAF8F5;
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 100px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-team-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .about-team-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}
.about-team-sidebar {
  background: #17332A;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px) clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 0 0 280px;
  gap: 24px;
}
.about-team-sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', serif);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.about-team-sidebar-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}
.btn--ghost-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  width: fit-content;
}
.btn--ghost-white:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #17332A;
}
.about-team-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-team-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-team-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
  }
}
.about-team-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.about-team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
.about-team-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1/1.2;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.about-team-info {
  padding: 16px 12px;
  text-align: center;
}
.about-team-role {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.about-team-focus {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}
.about-team-script-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-left: 8px;
  flex: 0 0 160px;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .about-team-script-col {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 16px 0 0;
    flex: auto;
  }
}
.about-team-script-text {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.2vw, 32px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #111827;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 6. Section: "Real Brands. Real Growth." - Our Impact */
.about-impact-sec {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 100px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-impact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 68px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .about-impact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.about-impact-imgbox {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  min-height: 320px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-impact-imgbox {
    min-height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  }
}
.about-impact-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.about-impact-script-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14%;
  left: 8%;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 38px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-impact-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.about-impact-desc {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.2vw, 16.5px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #4B5563;
  margin: 0;
}
.about-impact-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-impact-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px 16px;
  }
}
.about-impact-val {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.about-impact-lbl {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 7. Section: Closing Panoramic Dark Banner */
.about-closing-sec {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0 clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px);
}
.about-closing-box {
  background-color: #0C1E18;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(12, 30, 24, 0.96) 0%, rgba(12, 30, 24, 0.82) 100%), url('../images/about-closing-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 64px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.about-closing-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.about-closing-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E05347;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.about-closing-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.about-closing-sub {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.2vw, 16.5px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #D1D5DB;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 52ch;
}
.about-closing-cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-closing-cta {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}
.about-closing-script {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 32px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: right;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-closing-script {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US PAGE REDESIGN STYLES (Mockup Reference Match)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Eyebrows & Common Utility */
.contact-eyebrow-red {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E2584D;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.contact-sec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.contact-sec-sub {
  font-size: clamp(14.5px, 1.1vw, 16px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  max-width: 54ch;
}

/* 1. HERO SECTION (White Split - Contact Us) */
.contact-hero-sec {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  color: #0F172A;
  padding: clamp(120px, 14vh, 175px) 0 clamp(48px, 6vw, 90px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.contact-hero-sec::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  right: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .contact-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}
.contact-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 5.2vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.contact-hero-title .title-accent {
  color: #CF3C30;
  font-style: normal;
}
.contact-hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(15.5px, 1.25vw, 17.5px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #1E293B !important;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  max-width: 52ch;
}
.contact-hero-desc:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.contact-hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 54px);
}
.btn-contact-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: #CF3C30;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.35);
}
.btn-contact-primary:hover {
  background-color: #B91C1C;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.45);
}
.btn-contact-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.btn-contact-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border-color: #25D366;
  color: #15803D !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-contact-whatsapp svg {
  color: #25D366;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .contact-hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .btn-contact-primary,
  .btn-contact-whatsapp {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Hero 4 Features Grid */
.contact-hero-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .contact-hero-features {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px 16px;
  }
}
.contact-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}
.contact-feature-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: #CF3C30;
}
.contact-feature-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #0F172A;
}

/* Hero Right Visual */
.contact-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  min-height: 500px;
  height: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .contact-hero-visual {
    min-height: 380px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .contact-hero-sec {
    padding: 108px 0 40px;
  }
  .contact-hero-visual {
    min-height: 320px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .contact-hero-wall-text {
    font-size: 19px;
    top: 14%;
    right: 8%;
  }
  .contact-hero-script-badge {
    bottom: 18px;
    right: 18px;
  }
  .contact-script-lines {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
  .contact-script-swoosh {
    width: 130px;
  }
}
.contact-hero-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.05);
}
.contact-hero-overlay-shadow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 13, 17, 0.15) 0%, rgba(11, 13, 17, 0.65) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-hero-wall-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16%;
  right: 10%;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #F4E8DB;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(245, 232, 219, 0.25);
  text-align: right;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.92;
  z-index: 2;
}
.contact-hero-script-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.contact-script-lines {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: right;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}
.contact-script-swoosh {
  width: clamp(140px, 14vw, 180px);
  height: auto;
  margin-top: -6px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
}

/* 2. CHANNELS & CORPORATE HUBS SECTION */
.contact-main-sec {
  background: #FBFBF9;
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
}
.contact-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .contact-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
  }
}

/* Left: Channel Cards */
.contact-channels-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.contact-channel-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #EEF0EA;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}
.contact-channel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #D1D5DB;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.channel-card-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.channel-icon-circle {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.channel-icon-circle.bg-red {
  background: #FEE2E2;
  color: #D33D31;
}
.channel-icon-circle.bg-green {
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: #16A34A;
}
.channel-icon-circle.bg-orange {
  background: #FFEDD5;
  color: #EA580C;
}
.channel-card-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.channel-title {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.channel-desc {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.channel-value {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.channel-value.text-red {
  color: #D33D31;
}
.channel-value.text-green {
  color: #16A34A;
}
.channel-value.text-dark {
  color: #111827;
}
.channel-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.channel-social-link {
  color: #4B5563;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
}
.channel-social-link:hover {
  color: #D33D31;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.channel-card-arrow {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
  background: #FAFAFA;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-channel-card:hover .channel-card-arrow {
  background: #111827;
  border-color: #111827;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .contact-channel-card {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .channel-card-left {
    gap: 12px;
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .channel-icon-circle {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
  .channel-title {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .channel-desc {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .channel-value {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
  .channel-social-links {
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* Right: Corporate Hubs 2x2 Grid */
.contact-hubs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-hubs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.contact-hub-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #EEF0EA;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}
.contact-hub-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #D1D5DB;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.hub-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hub-card-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hub-pin-icon {
  color: #D33D31;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.hub-title {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.hub-arrow {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
  background: #FAFAFA;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-hub-card:hover .hub-arrow {
  background: #111827;
  border-color: #111827;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.hub-address {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Pune HQ Featured Card */
.contact-hq-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-hq-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #CF3C30;
}
.contact-hq-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -4px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12);
}
.hq-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.hq-card-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.hq-pin-icon-wrap {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #FEF2F2;
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hq-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.hq-entity {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CF3C30;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.hq-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #FEE2E2;
  color: #B91C1C;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hq-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.hq-address {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
}
.hq-address strong {
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hq-map-btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CF3C30;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.hq-map-btn:hover {
  background: #CF3C30;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #CF3C30;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-hq-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .hq-card-top {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hq-card-title-group {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hq-pin-icon-wrap {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
  .hq-title {
    font-size: 17px;
  }
  .hq-entity {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .hq-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .hq-map-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Upcoming Offices Container */
.contact-upcoming-wrap {
  margin-top: 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px dashed #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
}
.upcoming-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.upcoming-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.upcoming-radar-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #CF3C30;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.2);
  display: inline-block;
}
.upcoming-title {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #0F172A;
}
.upcoming-subtitle {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.upcoming-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-upcoming-wrap {
    padding: 14px 14px;
  }
  .upcoming-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .upcoming-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.upcoming-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.upcoming-card:hover {
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.upcoming-card-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #CF3C30;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.upcoming-card-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.upcoming-city {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.upcoming-status {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Strategic Discussion Promo Card */
.contact-discussion-box {
  margin-top: 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-discussion-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .discussion-img-wrap {
    min-height: 180px;
  }
  .discussion-content-wrap {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .discussion-content-wrap .btn-contact-primary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}
.discussion-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 220px;
  background: #232220;
}
.discussion-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.discussion-script-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
.discussion-script-text {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}
.discussion-content-wrap {
  background: #0B1C16;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}
.discussion-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #D1D5DB;
}
.discussion-text {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #E5E7EB;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

/* 3. QUICK ANSWERS (FAQ SPLIT SECTION) */
.contact-faq-sec {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #EEF0EA;
}
.contact-faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .contact-faq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .contact-faq-left,
  .contact-faq-right {
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .contact-faq-left {
    order: 2;
  }
  .contact-faq-right {
    order: 1;
  }
  .contact-faq-imgbox {
    min-height: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10 !important;
    max-height: 260px !important;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .faq-script-overlay {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
  }
  .faq-script-text {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
  .faq-script-swoosh {
    width: 130px;
  }
  .faq-header-bar {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .btn-outline-pill {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}
.contact-faq-imgbox {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0B0E14;
  min-height: 420px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
.contact-faq-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.faq-script-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.faq-script-text {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: right;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}
.faq-script-swoosh {
  width: clamp(140px, 14vw, 180px);
  height: auto;
  margin-top: -6px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
}

.faq-header-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.btn-outline-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #D1D5DB;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #374151;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-outline-pill:hover {
  border-color: #111827;
  color: #111827;
  background: #F9FAFB;
}

/* Accordion Items */
.contact-faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.contact-faq-item {
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-faq-item.active {
  border-color: #D33D31;
}
.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #111827;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-trigger:hover {
  color: #D33D31;
}
.faq-toggle-icon {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: #D33D31;
}
.contact-faq-item .faq-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  padding: 0 22px;
}
.contact-faq-item.active .faq-body {
  max-height: 420px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}
.contact-faq-item .faq-body p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #4B5563;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .faq-trigger {
    padding: 16px 16px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .contact-faq-item .faq-body {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .contact-faq-item.active .faq-body {
    padding-bottom: 16px;
  }
}










/* ============ LEGAL DOCUMENTATION PAGES STYLES ============ */
.legal-page-wrap {
  padding: clamp(100px, 12vw, 130px) 0 80px;
  background: #0B0D11;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.legal-page-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.legal-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.legal-header h1 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.legal-header p {
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.88) !important;
}
.legal-nav-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.legal-nav-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.legal-nav-tab:hover {
  border-color: #E05347;
  color: #E05347;
}
.legal-nav-tab.active {
  background: #CF3C30;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.4);
}
.legal-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 5vw, 56px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px -12px rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.07);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.legal-section {
  padding-bottom: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.08);
}
.legal-section:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}
.legal-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 24px);
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.legal-section h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 18px 0 8px;
}
.legal-section p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.legal-section p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.legal-list {
  margin: 10px 0 16px 20px;
  padding: 0;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.legal-list li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.legal-alert-box {
  background: #FFFDF7;
  border-left: 4px solid #CF3C30;
  border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #1E293B;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.06);
}
.legal-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.15);
  color: #FFA59E;
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.35);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23 SEP REVIEW IMPLEMENTATIONS: FLOATING CTAS, CAROUSEL & INTERACTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Persistent Floating CTAs (Desktop & Mobile) */
.floating-cta-desktop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  z-index: 95;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.floating-cta-desktop.float-right {
  right: 24px;
}
.floating-cta-desktop.float-left {
  left: 24px;
}

/* Floating Advisor & Action Stack on Right Side */
.floating-cta-desktop.floating-cta-stack {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  left: auto;
  z-index: 95;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.floating-advisor-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: -6px;
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.floating-advisor-wrap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
}

.advisor-speech-bubble {
  display: none !important;
}

.floating-advisor-img {
  width: 80px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16));
  animation: advisorHover 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
}

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

.floating-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  pointer-events: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.floating-cta-stack .float-btn-wa,
.floating-cta-stack .float-btn-consult {
  min-width: 168px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.floating-cta-stack .float-btn-wa svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}
.float-btn-wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body, system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.2s;
}
.float-btn-wa:hover {
  background: #20BD5A;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -4px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.65);
}
.float-btn-wa svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.float-btn-consult {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body, system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.2s;
}
.float-btn-consult:hover {
  background: #CF3C30;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Mobile Persistent Bottom Action Bar (Screens <= 768px) */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 98;
  background: rgba(13, 16, 23, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 10px 16px max(10px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.mobile-sticky-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.mobile-sticky-btn {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}
.mobile-sticky-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
}
.mobile-sticky-btn-wa {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.mobile-sticky-btn-consult {
  background: #CF3C30;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Enable floating CTA stack on mobile, optimized pill size */
  .floating-cta-desktop.floating-cta-stack {
    display: flex !important;
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 12px;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }

  .floating-advisor-wrap {
    margin-bottom: -5px;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }

  .floating-advisor-img {
    width: 62px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16));
  }



  .floating-cta-buttons {
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .floating-cta-stack .float-btn-wa,
  .floating-cta-stack .float-btn-consult {
    min-width: 148px;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  .floating-cta-stack .float-btn-wa svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  /* Hide the old flat mobile sticky bar */
  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }
  body {
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
  .hide-on-mobile {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Automatically hide floating actions and back-to-top when mobile drawer menu is opened */
  body.drawer-open .floating-cta-desktop,
  body.drawer-open .floating-up,
  .mobile-drawer.open ~ .floating-cta-desktop,
  .mobile-drawer.open ~ .floating-up {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    transform: translateY(16px) !important;
  }

  /* 8-Step Questionnaire Card on Mobile */
  .quiz-card-box {
    padding: 22px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }
  .quiz-step h3 {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }
  .quiz-pill-label {
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    min-height: 44px;
  }

  /* Footer Bottom Spacing on Mobile */
  footer.foot,
  footer,
  .foot,
  .foot-base {
    padding-bottom: clamp(70px, 8vw, 88px) !important;
  }

  /* Contact Strip on Mobile */
  .foot-contact-strip {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }
  .foot-contact-strip > div:last-child {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .foot-contact-strip > div:last-child .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   Global Footer Clearance for Persistent Floating CTAs
   Ensures Privacy Policy, Terms, Disclaimers, and Copyright
   are fully visible without excessive bottom spacing.
======================================================== */
footer.foot,
footer,
.foot {
  padding-bottom: clamp(64px, 5vw, 80px) !important;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .hide-on-desktop {
    display: none !important;
  }

  footer.foot .wrap > div:last-child,
  .foot .wrap > div:last-child,
  .foot-base,
  .foot-bottom {
    padding-right: clamp(24px, 10vw, 160px) !important;
    padding-left: clamp(16px, 4vw, 40px) !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE 3 CORE PILLARS SHOWCASE: DISCOVER • BUILD • GROW
   ========================================================================== */
.home-pillars-sec {
  background: #FAFAF9;
  padding: clamp(56px, 6vw, 88px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
}
.home-pillars-badge-row {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 52px);
}
.pillars-main-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FEF2F2;
  color: #CF3C30;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pillars-main-tag .pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #CF3C30;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.7);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(207, 60, 48, 0); }
}
.pillars-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.pillars-main-sub {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.2vw, 17px);
  color: #64748B;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
}

/* 3 Pillars Grid */
.home-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .home-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* Luxury Card Architecture - Reduced Compact Height */
.home-pillar-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background-color: #0F172A;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.home-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.32);
}

/* Background Image & Multi-Stop Dark Luxury Overlay */
.pillar-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}
.home-pillar-card:hover .pillar-card-bg {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.pillar-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg, 
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.52) 0%, 
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22) 25%, 
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78) 55%, 
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98) 95%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background 0.45s ease;
}
.home-pillar-card:hover .pillar-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg, 
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.62) 0%, 
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35) 25%, 
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88) 55%, 
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.99) 95%
  );
}

/* Top Floating Badges (Step & Focus Audience - Brand Red from Logo) */
.pillar-card-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.pillar-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.pillar-step-badge {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(237, 28, 36, 0.25);
  background: #ED1C24;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Bottom Content Area */
.pillar-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.pillar-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Fraunces', serif);
  font-size: clamp(23px, 1.9vw, 27px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.pillar-verb-accent {
  font-style: italic;
  margin-right: 5px;
  color: #FF6B6B;
}

/* Description: Smooth Reveal on Desktop, Visible on Mobile */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .pillar-card-desc-wrap {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, margin 0.35s ease;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .home-pillar-card:hover .pillar-card-desc-wrap {
    max-height: 140px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pillar-card-desc-wrap {
    max-height: none;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .home-pillar-card {
    min-height: 360px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

.pillar-card-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-weight: 400;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Frosted Pill CTA */
.pillar-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.home-pillar-card:hover .pillar-card-link {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}
.pillar-card-link .arw {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}
.home-pillar-card:hover .pillar-card-link .arw {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 2. Horizontal Carousel / Scroll for Curated Brands */
.brand-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.brand-carousel-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.brand-carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.carousel-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: #CF3C30;
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.brand-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
  -ms-overflow-style: none; /* IE/Edge */
  padding: 8px 4px 20px;
}
.brand-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Chrome/Safari */
}
.brand-carousel-track .pop-card,
.brand-carousel-track .opp-card {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(290px, 32vw, 370px);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 3. Interactive Step Cards & Differentiator Cards with Hover Disclosure */
.interactive-step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -4px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 132px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.interactive-step-card:hover,
.interactive-step-card.expanded,
.interactive-step-card:focus-within {
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.step-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.step-badge-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CF3C30;
  background: #FEF2F2;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.step-headline {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.step-short-desc {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.3s ease, margin-top 0.25s ease;
}
.interactive-step-card:hover .step-short-desc,
.interactive-step-card.expanded .step-short-desc,
.interactive-step-card:focus-within .step-short-desc {
  max-height: 280px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.interactive-step-card:hover .step-card-head span:last-child,
.interactive-step-card.expanded .step-card-head span:last-child {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Process Pathway Pipeline Ribbon */
.mkt-process-ribbon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.mkt-process-ribbon:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.mkt-ribbon-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.mkt-ribbon-pill:hover {
  color: #CF3C30;
}
.mkt-ribbon-sep {
  color: #CF3C30;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  user-select: none;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .mkt-process-ribbon {
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    gap: 6px 8px;
  }
  .mkt-ribbon-pill {
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }
  .mkt-ribbon-sep {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* 6 Key Differentiators Cards (Section 4) */
.diff-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 142px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.diff-card:hover,
.diff-card.expanded,
.diff-card:focus-within {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.diff-card .diff-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.diff-card:hover .diff-badge,
.diff-card.expanded .diff-badge {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.diff-card .diff-headline {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.diff-card .diff-desc {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #1E293B;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.3s ease, margin-top 0.25s ease;
}
.diff-card:hover .diff-desc,
.diff-card.expanded .diff-desc,
.diff-card:focus-within .diff-desc {
  max-height: 250px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Comprehensive Development Services Cards (develop-brand.html) */
.service-dev-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 122px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.service-dev-card:hover,
.service-dev-card.expanded,
.service-dev-card:focus-within {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.service-dev-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CF3C30;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: block;
}
.service-dev-title {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.service-dev-desc {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #1E293B;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.3s ease, margin-top 0.25s ease;
}
.service-dev-card:hover .service-dev-desc,
.service-dev-card.expanded .service-dev-desc,
.service-dev-card:focus-within .service-dev-desc {
  max-height: 250px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Franchise & Scale Services Suite Cards & Franchise Marketing Services Cards */
.scale-service-card,
.mkt-service-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 104px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.scale-service-card:hover,
.scale-service-card.expanded,
.scale-service-card:focus-within,
.mkt-service-card:hover,
.mkt-service-card.expanded,
.mkt-service-card:focus-within {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.scale-service-num,
.mkt-service-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CF3C30;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: block;
}
.scale-service-title,
.mkt-service-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-align: left;
}
.scale-service-desc,
.mkt-service-desc {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #1E293B;
  text-align: left;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.3s ease, margin-top 0.25s ease;
}
.scale-service-card:hover .scale-service-desc,
.scale-service-card.expanded .scale-service-desc,
.scale-service-card:focus-within .scale-service-desc,
.mkt-service-card:hover .mkt-service-desc,
.mkt-service-card.expanded .mkt-service-desc,
.mkt-service-card:focus-within .mkt-service-desc {
  max-height: 250px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* 4. Side-by-Side Measurable Expected Outcomes */
.outcomes-side-by-side {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.outcome-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.outcome-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}
.outcome-box-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.outcome-box-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============ 8-STEP INTERACTIVE INVESTOR QUESTIONNAIRE ============ */
.quiz-card-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 32px);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 48px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px -15px rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

.quiz-pill-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.quiz-pill-label:hover {
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  background: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.05);
}

.quiz-pill-label input[type="radio"],
.quiz-pill-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: #CF3C30;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quiz-pill-label.selected-pill {
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  background: rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.08);
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .quiz-grid-2col,
  .quiz-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .quiz-nav-actions {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }
  .quiz-nav-actions button {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Quiz Dropdown Select Fields */
.quiz-select-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}
.quiz-select-field {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 40px 14px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #0F172A;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23475569' stroke-width='2.2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  background-size: 16px 16px;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.quiz-select-field:hover:not(:disabled) {
  border-color: #94A3B8;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}
.quiz-select-field:focus {
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.14);
}
.quiz-select-field:disabled {
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  color: #94A3B8;
  border-color: #E2E8F0;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.quiz-select-field option {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A;
  padding: 8px 12px;
}
.quiz-select-field optgroup {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CF3C30;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}
.quiz-custom-input {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  outline: none;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.quiz-custom-input:focus {
  border-color: #CF3C30;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.14);
}




/* === Brand Detail Page Styles === */
.brand-hero-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px); align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .brand-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.brand-hero-img-box {
  border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.2); aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.brand-hero-img-box img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.econ-summary-bar {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px;
  background: var(--paper-card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(26,20,32,0.06); margin-top: -36px; position: relative; z-index: 10;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .econ-summary-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; margin-top: -20px; } }

.econ-stat-item small { display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-60); }
.econ-stat-item strong { display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); margin-top: 4px; }

.capex-table-wrap { background: #FFF; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -10px rgba(26,20,32,0.06); }
.capex-table { width: 100%; min-width: 480px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13.5px; }
.capex-table th, .capex-table td { padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); text-align: left; }
.capex-table th { background: rgba(26,20,32,0.04); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-60); }
.capex-table td:last-child { text-align: right; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.capex-table tr.total-row { background: rgba(207, 60, 48,0.1); font-weight: 800; }
.capex-table tr.total-row td { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); border-bottom: none; }

.pnl-card {
  background: var(--jamun-deep); color: var(--malai); border-radius: 20px; padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 36px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248,250,252,0.15); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -15px rgba(10,3,18,0.5);
}
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .pnl-card {
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    position: sticky;
    top: 96px;
    z-index: 10;
    will-change: transform;
  }
}
.pnl-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(248,250,252,0.12); font-size: 14.5px;
}
.pnl-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.pnl-row strong { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 16px; color: var(--kesar); }

.brand-video-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px); align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .brand-video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; } }
.capex-pnl-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px); align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .capex-pnl-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; } }
.mobile-table-scroll-hint { display: none; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--ink-60); margin-bottom: 8px; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 680px) { .mobile-table-scroll-hint { display: flex !important; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET HELLO ELEMENTOR THEME BUTTON OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Success Stories Navigation Arrows (Pixel-Perfect Circle) */
.success-arrow-left,
button.success-arrow-left,
button[type="button"].success-arrow-left {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  left: 18px !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease !important;
}

.success-arrow-right,
button.success-arrow-right,
button[type="button"].success-arrow-right {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  right: 18px !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease !important;
}

.success-arrow-left:hover,
button.success-arrow-left:hover,
button[type="button"].success-arrow-left:hover,
.success-arrow-right:hover,
button.success-arrow-right:hover,
button[type="button"].success-arrow-right:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #CF3C30 !important;
  border-color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

.success-arrow-left svg,
button.success-arrow-left svg,
.success-arrow-right svg,
button.success-arrow-right svg,
.carousel-btn svg,
button.carousel-btn svg,
.hero-nav-arrow svg,
button.hero-nav-arrow svg {
  display: block !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* 2. Brand Carousel Left & Right Buttons */
.carousel-btn,
button.carousel-btn,
button[type="button"].carousel-btn {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease) !important;
}

.carousel-btn:hover,
button.carousel-btn:hover,
button[type="button"].carousel-btn:hover {
  background: #CF3C30 !important;
  border-color: #CF3C30 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

/* 3. Hero Slide Nav Arrows */
.hero-nav-arrow,
button.hero-nav-arrow,
button[type="button"].hero-nav-arrow {
  width: 42px !important;
  height: 42px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
}

/* 4. FAQ Accordion Headers */
.faq-header,
button.faq-header,
button[type="button"].faq-header {
  width: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  padding: 22px 24px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-family: inherit !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  white-space: normal !important;
  user-select: text !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

/* 5. General Buttons in F101 ecosystem */
button.btn,
button[type="button"].btn,
button[type="submit"].btn {
  font-family: inherit !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

button.btn--kesar,
button[type="button"].btn--kesar,
button[type="submit"].btn--kesar {
  background: #CF3C30 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #CF3C30 !important;
  padding: 13px 26px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(207, 60, 48, 0.3) !important;
}

button.btn--ghost,
button[type="button"].btn--ghost {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  padding: 11px 22px !important;
}

button.btn--ghost.btn--sm,
button[type="button"].btn--ghost.btn--sm {
  padding: 9px 18px !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
}

/* 6. Hero Headline Single-Line Guarantee */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  h1.home-hero-h1,
  .home-hero-left h1.home-hero-h1 {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 3.3vw, 46px) !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  }
  .home-hero-h1 .hero-h1-row {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
}