/* --------------------------------------------------
   LOCAL FONTS (@font-face) - ZERO EXTERNAL CDNs
   -------------------------------------------------- */

/* JetBrains Mono */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono';
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/jetbrains-mono-300-italic.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/jetbrains-mono-300.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/jetbrains-mono-400.ttf') format('truetype');
}

/* Newsreader */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Newsreader';
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/newsreader-300-italic.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Newsreader';
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/newsreader-400-italic.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Newsreader';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/newsreader-300.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Newsreader';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/newsreader-400.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Newsreader';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/newsreader-500.ttf') format('truetype');
}

/* Plus Jakarta Sans */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/plus-jakarta-sans-300.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/plus-jakarta-sans-400.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/plus-jakarta-sans-500.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/plus-jakarta-sans-600.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/plus-jakarta-sans-700.ttf') format('truetype');
}

/* Poppins */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Poppins';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/poppins-700.ttf') format('truetype');
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Poppins';
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-display: swap;
    src: url('assets/fonts/poppins-800.ttf') format('truetype');
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   CSS RESET & VARIABLE DECLARATION (DESIGN SYSTEM)
   -------------------------------------------------- */

:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --color-bg-light: #FAF9F6;       /* Warm Cream */
    --color-text-dark: #1A1917;     /* Deep Charcoal/Espresso */
    --color-bg-dark: #121211;       /* OLED Warm Black */
    --color-text-light: #FAF9F6;
    
    --color-accent: #ef4136;        /* Bright Red Brand Accent */   
    --color-accent-hover: #d6392f;
    --color-border-light: rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.08);
    --color-border-dark: rgba(250, 249, 246, 0.1);
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Newsreader', serif;
    --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    
    /* Animation Easing */
    --ease-editorial: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --duration-editorial: 800ms;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 5.5rem;
}

/* Custom Text Selection Highlight */
::selection {
    background-color: rgba(239, 65, 54, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}
::-moz-selection {
    background-color: rgba(239, 65, 54, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    scroll-padding-top: 100px;
}

body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    min-height: 100dvh;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   GRAIN TEXTURE OVERLAY (PHYSICAL PAPER FEEL)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.grain-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: 9999;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.035;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   HUMAN EDITORIAL DESIGN UTILITIES
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.architect-note {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Simple workflow schematic paths */
.diagram-node {
    fill: #fdfdfb;
    stroke: var(--color-text-dark);
    stroke-width: 1;
}
.diagram-path {
    stroke: var(--color-text-dark);
    stroke-width: 1.2;
    stroke-dasharray: 3 3;
    fill: none;
}
.diagram-path.active {
    stroke: var(--color-accent);
}
.diagram-label {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 9px;
    fill: var(--color-text-dark);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   LAYOUT & CONTAINERS (ASYMMETRIC GRID & PACING)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
    max-width: 1320px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2.5rem;
}

/* Macro Section Padding - Letting the page breathe */
section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    gap: 4rem;
}

/* Typography styles */
.display-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: inherit;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    max-width: 60ch;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.mono-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   DOUBLE-BEZEL CONTAINER DESIGN (Tactile Hardware)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.double-bezel {
    background: rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.03);
}

.inner-core {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
    border-radius: calc(2rem - 0.5rem);
    width: 100%;
    padding: 3rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.06);
}

/* Dark mode overrides for bezels */
.dark-theme .double-bezel {
    background: rgba(250, 249, 246, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
}

.dark-theme .inner-core {
    background: #181817;
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 249, 246, 0.05);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0px rgba(250, 249, 246, 0.1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   GLASSMORPHISM & APPLE-STYLE CLEAN CARDS
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 0 12px 36px -8px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.05) !important;
    transition: transform 300ms var(--ease-editorial), box-shadow 300ms var(--ease-editorial), border-color 300ms ease !important;
}

.glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 0 20px 44px -10px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.09) !important;
    border-color: rgba(239, 65, 54, 0.35) !important;
}

.apple-card {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.07) !important;
    border-radius: 1.5rem !important;
    padding: 2.2rem 2rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.03), 0 1px 3px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.02) !important;
    transition: transform 300ms var(--ease-editorial), box-shadow 300ms var(--ease-editorial), border-color 300ms ease !important;
}

.apple-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.03) !important;
    border-color: rgba(239, 65, 54, 0.25) !important;
}

.apple-icon-wrap {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(239, 65, 54, 0.07);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.capabilities-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .capabilities-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .capabilities-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.nav-island {
    position: fixed;
    top: 1.25rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 1000;
    width: calc(100% - 5rem);
    max-width: 1320px;
    background: rgba(250, 249, 246, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 0.6rem 2rem;
    transition: all 400ms var(--ease-editorial);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), 0 8px 32px -4px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.06);
}

.nav-island.nav-scrolled {
    padding: 0.45rem 1.6rem !important;
    top: 0.75rem !important;
    background: rgba(250, 249, 246, 0.88) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(200%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(200%) !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 0 12px 36px -4px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.09) !important;
}

.nav-island.nav-scrolled .nav-logo-img {
    height: 25px !important;
}

.nav-island.nav-scrolled .nav-cta-btn {
    padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
}

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

.brand-logo {
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.nav-logo-img {
    height: 30px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.nav-links-desktop {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.2rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.nav-actions-desktop {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    flex: 1;
}

.nav-links-desktop a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    opacity: 0.65;
    transition: all 200ms var(--ease-editorial);
}

.nav-links-desktop a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-cta-btn {
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark) !important;
    color: var(--color-bg-light) !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem !important;
    border-radius: 100px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transition: background-color 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease !important;
}

.nav-cta-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Hamburger toggle menu */
.nav-toggle {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 22px;
    height: 13px;
    display: none; /* Hide on desktop */
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0;
    margin-left: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.65;
    transition: opacity 150ms ease;
}

.nav-toggle:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.hamburger-line {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1.2px;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    transition: transform 400ms var(--ease-editorial), opacity 400ms var(--ease-editorial);
}

/* Hamburger state when navigation expanded */
body.nav-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}

body.nav-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
    transform: translateY(-5.8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

body.nav-active .nav-island {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

/* Navigation Expanded Overlay */
.nav-expanded-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 990;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 6rem;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 600ms var(--ease-editorial);
}

body.nav-active .nav-expanded-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.expanded-menu-content {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.menu-meta p {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-top: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.expanded-links {
    list-style: none;
}

.expanded-links li {
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.expanded-links a {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 600ms var(--ease-editorial), opacity 600ms var(--ease-editorial);
}

body.nav-active .expanded-links a {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    transition-delay: calc(var(--index, 1) * 80ms + 100ms);
}

.expanded-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.expanded-footer {
    grid-column: span 2;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   HERO / MANIFESTO SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 11rem;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2.5rem;
}

.hero-serif-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    max-width: 28ch;
}

.btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    color: var(--color-bg-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.6rem 0.6rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: background-color 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-icon {
    width: 2.8rem;
    height: 2.8rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 300ms ease;
}

.btn-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    display: block;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #0d0c0b; /* Keep it solid dark/black, no lighter shift */
    border-color: #0d0c0b;
}

.btn-primary:hover .btn-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px) rotate(-45deg); /* Shift right and rotate up-right */
    background-color: var(--color-accent); /* Sage green accent circle inside the dark button */
}

/* Meta memo block */
.meta-card {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-text-dark);
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

.meta-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.8);
}

.meta-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.stat-label {
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.stat-val {
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   SECTION 2: EDITORIAL DISCONNECT
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.editorial-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.editorial-section.dark-theme {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.asymmetric-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.editorial-lead {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: inherit;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.right-offset-quote {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    padding-top: 3rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.dark-theme .right-offset-quote {
    border-color: var(--color-border-dark);
}

.pull-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.quote-author {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   PORTFOLIO CARDS & HOVER MOTION
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.project-card {
    transition: transform 450ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 450ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    border-radius: 1.25rem !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.07);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.03);
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.09), 0 2px 6px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.03) !important;
    border-color: rgba(239, 65, 54, 0.25);
}

.project-image-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.03);
}

.project-card > a > div:not(.project-image-wrapper),
.project-card > .case-study-details {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.project-card > a > div:not(.project-image-wrapper) {
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.project-card > .case-study-details {
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.project-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.project-card:hover .project-image {
    transform: scale(1.035) !important;
}

.project-arrow {
    transition: transform 300ms ease, color 300ms ease;
    display: inline-flex;
}

.project-card:hover .project-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Capabilities Grid Layout for Section 2 */
.capabilities-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    padding-top: 4rem;
}

.capability-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.capability-item p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    opacity: 0.75;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   SECTION 3: DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.diagnostic-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.diagnostic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.5fr;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.bg-image-container {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #EAE8E2;
}

.sketch-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.diagnostic-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3.5rem;
}

.diagnostic-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.diag-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.diag-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.diag-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.8;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------
   SECTION 5: REAL BUSINESS TRANSFORMATIONS
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.case-study-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.case-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.case-story {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.case-diff-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.diff-block {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(250, 249, 246, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 249, 246, 0.05);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
}

.diff-block.after {
    border-color: rgba(79, 94, 82, 0.3);
    background: rgba(79, 94, 82, 0.05);
}

.diff-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.diff-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.case-quote {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding-left: 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-style: italic;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.case-quote cite {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-style: normal;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   SECTION 6: HOW WE WORK (PROTOCOL)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.protocol-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.protocol-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.protocol-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.protocol-image-wrapper {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.protocol-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.protocol-steps {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3.5rem;
}

.protocol-step {
    position: relative;
}

.protocol-timeline-segment {
    position: absolute;
    left: -21px;
    top: 12px;
    bottom: -3.5rem;
    width: 2px;
    background: rgba(26,25,23,0.08);
    z-index: 1;
}

.protocol-step-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: -29px;
    top: 2px;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 2.5px solid var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--color-bg-light);
    z-index: 2;
}

.protocol-wave-svg {
    display: none;
}

/* Horizontal Wave Timeline on Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .protocol-split {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 6rem;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    
    .protocol-intro {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
        gap: 6rem;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .protocol-steps {
        width: 100%;
        padding-left: 0;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem;
        height: auto;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    
    /* Horizontal connecting line across the top of the columns */
    .protocol-steps::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        left: 9px; /* starts at the center of the first dot */
        right: calc(25% - 9px); /* ends exactly at the center of the last dot */
        top: 9px; /* centered on the 18px dot height */
        height: 1px;
        background: rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.12);
        z-index: 1;
    }
    
    .protocol-timeline-segment {
        display: none !important; /* hide vertical lines */
    }
    
    .protocol-step {
        position: relative;
        width: auto;
        height: auto;
    }
    
    /* Dot aligns with the left edge of each column */
    .protocol-step-dot {
        left: 0;
        top: 0;
        transform: none; /* remove centering transform */
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--color-bg-light);
        z-index: 2;
    }
    
    /* Text block sits naturally below the dot */
    .protocol-step-content {
        position: relative;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        transform: none;
        text-align: left;
        background-color: transparent;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 0;
        padding: 0;
        padding-top: 2.2rem; /* offset from the dot */
        box-shadow: none;
        z-index: 3;
    }
    
    .protocol-step-content:hover {
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
    }
    
    .protocol-step-header {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
    }
    
    .protocol-step-content p {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        opacity: 0.85 !important;
    }

    .protocol-wave-svg {
        display: none !important; /* hide SVG wave */
    }
}

.step-card {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.step-card:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.step-num {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.step-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.step-info p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   SECTION 6.7: WHY MANIORA — TRUST SIGNALS
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.why-maniora-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.why-maniora-left {
    position: sticky;
    top: 7rem;
}

.why-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.why-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.8rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.why-item:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.why-check {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.why-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.why-item p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.55);
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-maniora-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .why-maniora-left {
        position: static;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   SECTION 7: CONVERSATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.form-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.form-layout {
    width: 100%;
}

.form-grid-columns {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .form-grid-columns {
        grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
    }
}

.form-header {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.form-instructions {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.form-expectations {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    padding-left: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .form-expectations {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 3rem;
    }
}

.form-container .inner-core {
    padding: 4rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: none;
}

.form-group.active {
    display: block;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.form-choices {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.choice-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: 0.8rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 300ms ease;
}

.choice-container input[type="radio"] {
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    accent-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.choice-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.choice-container:hover {
    background: rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.02);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.choice-container:has(input:checked) {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(79, 94, 82, 0.05);
}

.form-navigation {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-next, .btn-submit {
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    color: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 300ms ease;
}

.btn-next:hover, .btn-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn-prev {
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 300ms ease;
}

.btn-prev:hover {
    background: rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.05);
}

/* Question 3 Custom Text inputs */
.form-inputs {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.input-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.input-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.field-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.input-field input, .input-field textarea {
    background: rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 300ms ease;
}

.input-field input:focus, .input-field textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.form-success-state {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.form-success-state.active {
    display: block;
}

.success-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.form-success-state h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-success-state p {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    max-width: 60ch;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.main-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding: 8rem 0 4rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
}

.footer-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.footer-logo-link {
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 36px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    opacity: 0.6;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    max-width: 28ch;
}

.footer-meta {
    display: contents; /* Direct columns placement in layout grid */
}

.meta-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.meta-col .mono-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.meta-col a {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    opacity: 0.55;
    transition: opacity 250ms ease;
}

.meta-col a:hover {
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.meta-col p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    opacity: 0.55;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0.35;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS (INTERPOLATED GENTLE SPRING)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(3rem);
    filter: blur(8px);
    transition: transform 900ms var(--ease-editorial), opacity 900ms var(--ease-editorial), filter 900ms var(--ease-editorial);
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0);
}

.fade-in-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(2rem);
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s var(--ease-editorial) forwards;
}

.delay-150 { animation-delay: 150ms; }
.delay-200 { animation-delay: 200ms; }
.delay-300 { animation-delay: 300ms; }

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

/* --------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES (MOBILE COLLAPSE STABILITY)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    section {
        padding: 4.5rem 0;
    }
    
    .nav-links-desktop,
    .nav-actions-desktop {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .meta-card {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 2rem;
    }
    
    .asymmetric-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    
    .diagnostic-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    
    .whiteboard-canvas {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .case-study-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    
    .protocol-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    
    .expanded-menu-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .menu-meta {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .footer-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
    
    .footer-meta {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .capabilities-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        margin-top: 4rem;
        padding-top: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
    }
    
    .container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .nav-island {
        top: 1rem;
        width: calc(100% - 2rem);
        padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .nav-links-desktop {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .double-bezel {
        border-radius: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0.35rem;
    }
    
    .inner-core {
        border-radius: calc(1.5rem - 0.35rem);
        padding: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .input-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
    
    .footer-meta {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .capabilities-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   SELECTED WORK GRID
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.project-card {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
}

.project-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.project-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 500ms var(--ease-editorial);
}

.project-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.project-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.project-arrow {
    transition: transform 300ms var(--ease-editorial), color 300ms ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.project-card:hover .project-image {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.project-card:hover .project-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px) rotate(-45deg);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   PROJECT METRICS BADGES
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.project-metrics {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.metric-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(239, 65, 54, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 65, 54, 0.15);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}



@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 2.5rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-brand-bar {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
        margin-top: 3.5rem !important;
    }
    .hero-brand-bar .brand-logos {
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   LOGO MARQUEE
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.logo-marquee-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.logo-marquee-track {
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    user-select: none;
    gap: 4rem;
    width: 100%;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 15%, #000 85%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 15%, #000 85%, transparent);
}

.logo-marquee-group {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-around;
    gap: 4rem;
    min-width: 100%;
    animation: scroll-marquee 30s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll-marquee {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0%);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
    }
}

.logo-4kmedia-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0.88;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-4kmedia-wrap:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.logo-4kmedia-wrap .text-4kmedia {
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.logo-marquee-group img {
    height: 54px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 190px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-marquee-group img:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Individual logo adjustments for visual balance & crisp contrast */
.logo-marquee-group img.logo-kahani {
    height: 56px;
    opacity: 0.88;
}

.logo-marquee-group img.logo-pixelfable {
    height: 110px;
    filter: invert(1) grayscale(100%) contrast(1.4);
    opacity: 0.88;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.logo-marquee-group img.logo-pixelfable:hover {
    filter: invert(1) grayscale(0%) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.logo-marquee-group img.logo-nwellness {
    height: 64px;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.90;
}

.logo-marquee-group img.logo-nwellness:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .logo-marquee-container {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }
    .logo-marquee-group img {
        height: 38px;
    }
    .logo-marquee-group img.logo-kahani {
        height: 38px;
    }
    .logo-marquee-group img.logo-pixelfable {
        height: 76px;
    }
    .logo-marquee-group img.logo-nwellness {
        height: 44px;
    }
    .logo-4kmedia-wrap .text-4kmedia {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* Comparison Table Styling */
.comparison-table {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.comparison-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding: 1.4rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    align-items: center;
}

.comparison-row.header {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-text-dark);
}

.comparison-row.header .col-left {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.comparison-row.header .col-right {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.comparison-row .col-left {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    opacity: 0.75;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.comparison-row .col-right {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.cross-icon {
    color: #ef4444;
    font-weight: bold;
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.09);
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.check-icon {
    color: #22c55e;
    font-weight: bold;
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Styling */
.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0 5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    padding: 1.8rem 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-question .q-tag {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}

.faq-icon-wrap {
    margin-left: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-wrap {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 1rem 0 0 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.85);
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .faq-item {
        padding: 1.2rem 0;
    }
    .editorial-section,
    .protocol-section,
    .faq-section,
    .form-section {
        padding: 5.5rem 0 4rem 0 !important;
    }
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 7rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
    }
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 3rem !important;
    }
    .hero-brand-bar {
        margin-top: 3rem !important;
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 0 1.25rem !important;
    }
    .nav-island {
        width: calc(100% - 2rem) !important;
        top: 0.8rem !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem !important;
    }
    .apple-card {
        padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem !important;
        border-radius: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    .project-card > a > div:not(.project-image-wrapper),
    .project-card > .case-study-details {
        padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
        padding-right: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    .faq-question {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .faq-answer-inner {
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .comparison-table {
        margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }
    .comparison-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1.1rem 0;
        align-items: start;
    }
    .comparison-row .col-left, 
    .comparison-row .col-right {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        gap: 0.45rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
        align-items: start;
    }
    .cross-icon, .check-icon {
        margin-top: 0.12rem;
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
    .faq-layout-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 3rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-island {
        top: 0.75rem;
        width: calc(100% - 2rem);
        padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    }
}