/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLEVERESS MARKETING — MASTER STYLESHEET
   Color: Adobe Red/Saffron #D63D00 | Dark #2A2522 | Beige #F3EFEA
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── V2 Design Tokens & CSS Variables ─── */
:root {
    /* ─── V2 Semantic Color Tokens (Preserving Approved V1 Brand Palette) ─── */
    --color-bg: #F3EFEA;
    /* Warm Beige base */
    --color-bg-alt: #E8E3DC;
    /* Contrast neutral sectioning */
    --color-surface: #FFFFFF;
    /* Pure white surface */
    --color-surface-dark: #1A1715;
    /* Editorial deep charcoal */
    --color-surface-translucent: rgba(243, 239, 234, 0.88);

    --color-text-primary: #2A2522;
    /* Near-black charcoal */
    --color-text-secondary: #6B6360;
    /* Refined subtext & body copy */
    --color-text-muted: #9E9692;
    /* Captions, tags, metadata */
    --color-text-inverse: #F3EFEA;
    /* Text on dark surfaces */
    --color-text-inverse-muted: #A09895;

    --color-accent: #D63D00;
    /* Cleveress Saffron / Adobe Red */
    --color-accent-hover: #B33200;
    /* Deepened hover state */
    --color-accent-subtle: rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.08);
    --color-accent-glow: rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.16);
    --color-highlight: #F4C01E;
    /* Warm Yellow accent */

    --color-border: rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.12);
    --color-border-subtle: rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.06);
    --color-border-dark: rgba(243, 239, 234, 0.12);

    /* ─── Backward-Compatibility Aliases (V1) ─── */
    --primary: var(--color-accent);
    --primary-hover: var(--color-accent-hover);
    --primary-glow: var(--color-accent-glow);
    --secondary: var(--color-text-primary);
    --bg-base: var(--color-bg);
    --bg-dark: var(--color-surface-dark);
    --accent-yellow: var(--color-highlight);
    --text-primary: var(--color-text-primary);
    --text-secondary: var(--color-text-secondary);
    --text-light: var(--color-text-muted);
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --border-light: var(--color-border-subtle);

    /* ─── Typography System ─── */
    --font-heading: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;

    --text-display: clamp(2.75rem, 6.5vw, 5.5rem);
    --text-h1: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    --text-h2: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
    --text-h3: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
    --text-body-lg: clamp(1.125rem, 1.3vw, 1.35rem);
    --text-body: 1rem;
    --text-sm: 0.875rem;
    --text-xs: 0.75rem;

    --tracking-tighter: -0.04em;
    --tracking-tight: -0.02em;
    --tracking-normal: 0;
    --tracking-wide: 0.08em;
    --tracking-widest: 0.18em;

    /* ─── Spatial Grid & Layout System ─── */
    --container-max: 1280px;
    --container-padding: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    --section-spacing: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 9.5rem);
    --space-xs: 0.5rem;
    --space-sm: 1rem;
    --space-md: 1.75rem;
    --space-lg: 3rem;
    --space-xl: 5rem;
    --space-2xl: 8rem;

    /* Legacy Layout Aliases */
    --section-padding: 7rem 5%;
    --max-width: 1200px;
    --radius-sm: 12px;
    --radius-md: 20px;
    --radius-lg: 28px;

    /* ─── Motion & Easing ─── */
    --ease-editorial: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --duration-fast: 0.2s;
    --duration-base: 0.4s;
    --duration-slow: 0.8s;
    --transition: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}


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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-base);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ─── Base Typography ─── */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

/* ─── Reusable ─── */
.container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
}

.section-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.text-accent {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-primary {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px var(--primary-glow);
}

.btn-secondary {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-yellow);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 1.3rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════ NAVBAR ═══════════════════ */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.2rem 5%;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    background: transparent;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(243, 239, 234, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding: 0.8rem 5%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.logo-img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn-primary) {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn-primary)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--accent-yellow);
    transition: width var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn-primary):hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-nav {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
    padding: 8px;
    margin-right: -8px;
}

.hamburger span {
    width: 28px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ═══════════════════ HERO ═══════════════════ */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 8rem 5% 4rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.highlight-stroke {
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--secondary);
}

.highlight-fill {
    color: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
}

.highlight-fill::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--accent-yellow);
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 4px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--text-light);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--primary);
    animation: scrollDown 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollDown {
    0% {
        top: -100%;
    }

    100% {
        top: 100%;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════ MARQUEE STRIP ═══════════════════ */
.marquee-strip {
    background: var(--secondary);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    animation: marquee 20s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--bg-base);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════ ABOUT ═══════════════════ */
.about {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.about-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.about-brand-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.badge:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary-glow);
}

/* Stats */
.stats-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding: 4rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--secondary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-plus {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--border-light);
}

/* Mission & Vision */
.mv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.mv-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mv-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 0;
    background: var(--primary);
    transition: height 0.5s ease;
}

.mv-card:hover::before {
    height: 100%;
}

.mv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.mv-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mv-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mv-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ═══════════════════ SERVICES ═══════════════════ */
.services {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: var(--bg-base);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.services .section-label {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.services .section-title {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.services .text-accent {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: auto;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.bento-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.bento-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.05), transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.bento-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.bento-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.bento-card>* {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.bento-large {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.bento-tall {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.bento-wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.bento-number {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -10px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 8rem;
    color: rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.03);
    line-height: 0.8;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: color var(--transition), transform 0.4s ease;
    margin: 0;
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-number {
    color: rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.05);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.bento-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    max-width: 85%;
}

.bento-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 90%;
}

.bento-tags {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.bento-tags li {
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    background: var(--bg-base);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-tags li {
    background: rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.2);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.bento-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    z-index: 3;
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-arrow {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
    color: var(--white);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
}

.page-padding {
    height: 80px;
    /* Accounts for the fixed navbar height */
}

/* ═══════════════════ PORTFOLIO ═══════════════════ */
.portfolio {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
}

.portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.portfolio-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.portfolio-image {
    height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

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

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.portfolio-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-image::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.portfolio-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(120px, 1fr));
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.portfolio-gallery img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.portfolio-gallery img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-image::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.portfolio-image-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    z-index: 1;
}

.portfolio-emoji {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
}

.portfolio-brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.portfolio-info {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.portfolio-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.portfolio-tags span {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary-glow);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.portfolio-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.portfolio-info p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ═══════════════════ CLIENTS MARQUEE ═══════════════════ */
.clients {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.client-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.client-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    animation: clientScroll 30s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.client-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.2;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.client-name:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.client-dot {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes clientScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* Client Logos Grid */
.client-logos {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.client-logos img {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.client-logos img:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ═══════════════════ FOOTER ═══════════════════ */
.footer {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--bg-base);
    padding: 5rem 5% 2rem;
}

.footer-top {
    text-align: center;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--bg-base);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-logo span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.footer-tagline {
    color: rgba(243, 239, 234, 0.4);
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-yellow);
}

.footer-col a,
.footer-col p {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(243, 239, 234, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.social-links a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(243, 239, 234, 0.25);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════ ANIMATIONS ═══════════════════ */
.fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.fade-up.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ═══════════════════ RESPONSIVE ═══════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .bento-large,
    .bento-wide {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

    .bento-tall {
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .portfolio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --section-padding: 4rem 5%;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 75%;
        height: 100vh;
        background: var(--bg-base);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 2rem;
        transition: right var(--transition);
        box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .nav-links.open {
        right: 0;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero-headline {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
    }

    .hero-sub {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .stats-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }

    .stat-divider {
        width: 60px;
        height: 1px;
    }

    .mv-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .bento-large,
    .bento-wide {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .bento-card {
        padding: 1.8rem;
    }

    .bento-number {
        font-size: 5rem;
        bottom: -5px;
        right: -5px;
    }

    .bento-arrow {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
        top: 1.2rem;
        right: 1.2rem;
    }

    .portfolio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .portfolio-info {
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero {
        padding: 7rem 5% 3rem;
    }

    .logo span {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLEVERESS V2 — COMPONENT PRIMITIVES & UTILITIES (PHASE 1)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── V2 Layout Utilities ─── */
.container-v2 {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
    width: 100%;
}

.section-v2 {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.section-v2-alt {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.section-v2-dark {
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.section-v2-dark .eyebrow-v2 {
    color: var(--color-highlight);
}

.section-v2-dark .subhead-v2 {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
}

.section-v2-dark .btn-v2-secondary {
    border-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.section-v2-dark .btn-v2-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    color: var(--color-surface-dark);
}

/* ─── V2 Typography Utilities ─── */
.eyebrow-v2 {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.display-v2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-display);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.headline-v2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-h2);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.subhead-v2 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 68ch;
}

/* ─── V2 Button Primitives ─── */
.btn-v2-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-v2-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-accent-glow);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-v2-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-v2-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-text-primary);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-v2-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: gap var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial), color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.btn-v2-link .arrow {
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.btn-v2-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

.btn-v2-link:hover .arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ─── Global Focus & Accessibility ─── */
.skip-to-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: -9999px;
    left: 1rem;
    z-index: 99999;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: top var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.skip-to-content:focus {
    top: 1rem;
}

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLEVERESS V2 — HOMEPAGE EXPERIENCE STYLES (PHASE 2)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── V2 Navigation Bar ─── */
.navbar-v2 {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    transition: background-color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-editorial),
        padding var(--duration-base) var(--ease-editorial),
        box-shadow var(--duration-base) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.navbar-v2.scrolled {
    background-color: var(--color-surface-translucent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.nav-container-v2 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.brand-v2 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.brand-v2 .logo-img {
    height: 38px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-v2 .brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.nav-menu-v2 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link-v2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.nav-link-v2:hover,
.nav-link-v2.active {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-link-v2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: width var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.nav-link-v2:hover::after,
.nav-link-v2.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions-v2 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.nav-actions-v2 .btn-v2-primary {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-menu-v2 .nav-mobile-cta {
    display: none;
}

/* ─── V2 Hero Section ─── */
.hero-v2 {
    padding: clamp(8.5rem, 14vw, 12rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-v2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content-v2 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1050px;
}

.hero-eyebrow-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    background-color: var(--color-accent-subtle);
    border: 1px solid rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-eyebrow-badge .pulse-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hero-headline-v2 {
    font-size: var(--text-display);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.hero-headline-v2 .hero-stroke {
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--color-text-primary);
    color: transparent;
}

.hero-subhead-v2 {
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    max-width: 68ch;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.hero-footprint-ribbon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ribbon-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.ribbon-hubs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.ribbon-dot {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ─── V2 Brand Marquee Ribbon ─── */
.ticker-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.ticker-track-v2 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: marqueeTrack 35s linear infinite;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    will-change: transform;
}

.ticker-track-v2:hover,
.marquee-track:hover,
.proof-ticker-track:hover,
.client-ticker-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-item-v2 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-symbol {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

@keyframes marqueeTrack {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}


/* ─── V2 Selected Work Section ─── */
.work-section-v2 {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
}

.work-header-v2 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.work-projects-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
}

.work-project-item {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.work-project-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.work-project-grid.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
}

.work-project-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.project-client-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.project-sector {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.work-project-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.work-project-challenge {
    font-size: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.work-project-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.work-tag {
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.work-project-media-primary {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.08);
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.work-project-media-primary img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.work-project-item:hover .work-project-media-primary img {
    transform: scale(1.025);
}

.work-project-gallery-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-thumbnail-v2 {
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.gallery-thumbnail-v2 img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.gallery-thumbnail-v2:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ─── V2 Point of View Section (Dark Mode) ─── */
.pov-section-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pov-section-v2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pov-header-v2 {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.pov-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.pov-card-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pov-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-h3);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.pov-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-h3);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pov-card-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
}

/* ─── V2 Strategic Capabilities Section ─── */
.capabilities-section-v2 {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.capabilities-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.capability-card-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial),
        box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial),
        border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.capability-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.3);
}

.cap-pillar-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.cap-pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-h2);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.cap-pillar-tagline {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.cap-deliverables-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-md) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    padding-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.cap-deliverables-list li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.cap-deliverables-list li::before {
    content: '✦';
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ─── V2 The Cleveress Method ─── */
.method-section-v2 {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.method-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.method-step-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: var(--space-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    position: relative;
}

.step-index-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-h3);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.step-body {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* ─── V2 Proof & Client Grid ─── */
.proof-section-v2 {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.proof-header-v2 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.proof-statement-v2 {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.04);
}

.proof-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-h3);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.client-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.client-logo-tile {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 120px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.05);
    animation: logoFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial),
        box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial),
        transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

/* Staggered organic floating wave */
.client-logo-tile:nth-child(1) {
    animation-duration: 4.2s;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.client-logo-tile:nth-child(2) {
    animation-duration: 4.8s;
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.client-logo-tile:nth-child(3) {
    animation-duration: 3.9s;
    animation-delay: 1.6s;
}

.client-logo-tile:nth-child(4) {
    animation-duration: 4.5s;
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.client-logo-tile:nth-child(5) {
    animation-duration: 4.1s;
    animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.client-logo-tile:nth-child(6) {
    animation-duration: 4.7s;
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.client-logo-tile:nth-child(7) {
    animation-duration: 4.0s;
    animation-delay: 1.8s;
}

.client-logo-tile:nth-child(8) {
    animation-duration: 4.4s;
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.client-logo-tile:nth-child(9) {
    animation-duration: 4.6s;
    animation-delay: 1.4s;
}

.client-logo-tile:nth-child(10) {
    animation-duration: 4.3s;
    animation-delay: 1.0s;
}

.client-logo-tile img {
    max-height: 72px;
    max-width: 90%;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.client-logo-tile:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    border-color: rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.45);
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.12);
}

.client-logo-tile:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

@keyframes logoFloat {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
}

/* ─── V2 About Section ─── */
.about-section-v2 {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.about-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-body-v2 p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-hubs-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.hub-badge {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* ─── V2 Editorial Insights ─── */
.insights-section-v2 {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.insights-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.insight-card-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial),
        box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.insight-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.06);
}

.insight-category {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.insight-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.insight-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* ─── V2 Final Closing CTA ─── */
.final-cta-section-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    padding: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 9rem) 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta-container {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.final-cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.05;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.final-cta-subhead {
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.final-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.final-cta-direct-email {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
}

.final-cta-direct-email a {
    color: var(--color-highlight);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

/* ─── V2 Footer ─── */
.footer-v2 {
    background-color: #12100E;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    padding: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.footer-brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.footer-tagline-v2 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
    max-width: 32ch;
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-hubs-text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #706864;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* ─── Responsive Media Queries for V2 ─── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .nav-menu-v2 {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-menu-v2.mobile-open {
        display: flex;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 380px;
        height: 100vh;
        background-color: var(--color-bg);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 1.75rem;
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
        box-shadow: -12px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        z-index: 1001;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-actions-v2 .btn-v2-primary {
        padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .work-project-grid,
    .work-project-grid.reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .capabilities-grid-v2,
    .pov-grid-v2,
    .insights-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .method-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .client-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .footer-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .about-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-actions-v2 .btn-v2-primary {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-menu-v2 .nav-mobile-cta {
        display: inline-flex;
        margin-top: 1rem;
        padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.06em;
        white-space: nowrap;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-cta-group,
    .final-cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-cta-group .btn-v2-primary,
    .hero-cta-group .btn-v2-secondary,
    .final-cta-actions .btn-v2-primary,
    .final-cta-actions .btn-v2-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .method-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .client-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .client-logo-tile {
        height: 100px;
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .client-logo-tile img {
        max-height: 56px;
    }

    .footer-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .work-project-gallery-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLEVERESS V2 — CASE STUDY SYSTEM STYLES (PHASE 3)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── Case Study Hero ─── */
.cs-hero {
    padding: clamp(8.5rem, 14vw, 12rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.cs-back-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.cs-back-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.cs-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.25rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.08;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    max-width: 980px;
}

.cs-hero-lead {
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    max-width: 72ch;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* ─── Case Study Metadata Grid ─── */
.cs-meta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.cs-meta-item-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.cs-meta-item-val {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ─── Case Study Hero Banner ─── */
.cs-hero-banner {
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.08);
}

.cs-hero-banner img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* ─── Case Study Narrative Sections ─── */
.cs-narrative-section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.cs-narrative-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.cs-narrative-left {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
}

.cs-narrative-left .headline-v2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.cs-narrative-right p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cs-narrative-right p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ─── Pull Quotes & Highlight Panels ─── */
.cs-pull-quote {
    margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.04);
}

.cs-pull-quote p {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.4rem) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    color: var(--color-text-primary) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cs-pull-quote cite {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.cs-highlight-box {
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.cs-highlight-box h4 {
    color: var(--color-highlight);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cs-highlight-box p {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted) !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

/* ─── Case Study Galleries ─── */
.cs-gallery-duo {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.cs-gallery-duo-item {
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.cs-gallery-duo-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.cs-gallery-duo-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.cs-gallery-quad {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.cs-gallery-quad-item {
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.cs-gallery-quad-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.cs-gallery-quad-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ─── Next Project Navigation Card ─── */
.cs-next-project-section {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.cs-next-card {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background-color: #211E1B;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.cs-next-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.cs-next-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    color: var(--color-highlight);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cs-next-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cs-next-arrow {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.cs-next-card:hover .cs-next-arrow {
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

/* ─── Responsive Media Queries for Case Studies ─── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cs-meta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .cs-narrative-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .cs-narrative-left {
        position: static;
    }

    .cs-gallery-quad {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cs-meta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .cs-gallery-duo {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .cs-next-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLEVERESS V2 — CAPABILITIES SYSTEM STYLES (PHASE 4)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── Capabilities Sticky Sub-Navigation ─── */
.cap-subnav-container {
    position: sticky;
    top: 72px;
    z-index: 990;
    background-color: rgba(243, 239, 234, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
}

.cap-subnav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.cap-subnav-links::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.cap-subnav-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background-color: transparent;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.cap-subnav-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.08);
}

.cap-subnav-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

/* ─── Pillar Header & Container ─── */
.cap-pillar-section {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.cap-pillar-section:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.cap-pillar-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.cap-pillar-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cap-pillar-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cap-pillar-description {
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    max-width: 68ch;
}

/* ─── Deep Capability Card ─── */
.cap-cards-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.cap-card-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.04);
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial), border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.cap-card-v2:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cap-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.cap-card-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.cap-card-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.cap-breakdown-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.cap-col-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cap-col-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* ─── Deliverables List ─── */
.cap-deliverables-box {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.cap-deliverables-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem var(--space-md);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.cap-deliverable-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.cap-deliverable-item span.bullet {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ─── Capability Proof Banner ─── */
.cap-proof-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--space-md);
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.cap-proof-box:hover {
    background-color: #262220;
}

.cap-proof-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    color: var(--color-highlight);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.cap-proof-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cap-proof-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* ─── Engagement Models ─── */
.engagement-section {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.engagement-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.engagement-card-v2 {
    background-color: #211E1B;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial), border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.engagement-card-v2:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.engagement-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    color: var(--color-highlight);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.engagement-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.engagement-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.engagement-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.engagement-features li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.engagement-features li::before {
    content: "✓";
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ─── Responsive Media Queries for Capabilities ─── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cap-breakdown-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .engagement-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cap-deliverables-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .cap-proof-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLEVERESS V2 — ABOUT PAGE SYSTEM STYLES (PHASE 5)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── About Hero ─── */
.about-hero-section {
    padding: clamp(8.5rem, 14vw, 12rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.about-hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.25rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.08;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    max-width: 1040px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-hero-lead {
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    max-width: 74ch;
}

/* ─── Philosophy Section ─── */
.philosophy-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.philosophy-card-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(42, 37, 34, 0.04);
}

.philosophy-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.philosophy-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.philosophy-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* ─── Collective Pod Architecture ─── */
.pod-section-v2 {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.pod-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.pod-card-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.pod-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pod-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pod-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pod-roles-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.pod-roles-list li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.pod-roles-list li span.role-bullet {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ─── Operating Hubs Grid ─── */
.hubs-section-v2 {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hubs-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.hub-card-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.hub-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hub-location-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.hub-city-name {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hub-role-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    background-color: rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hub-description {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* ─── Standards & Anti-Agency Refusals ─── */
.standards-section-v2 {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.refusal-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.refusal-item-v2 {
    background-color: #211E1B;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.refusal-cross {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.refusal-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.refusal-body {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
}

/* ─── Dual Invitation Section ─── */
.invitation-section-v2 {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.invitation-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.invitation-card-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.invitation-card-v2.highlight {
    background-color: #211E1B;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.invitation-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.invitation-card-v2.highlight .invitation-eyebrow {
    color: var(--color-highlight);
}

.invitation-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: inherit;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.invitation-desc {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.invitation-card-v2.highlight .invitation-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
}

/* ─── Responsive Media Queries for About Page ─── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .philosophy-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .pod-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hubs-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .refusal-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .invitation-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hubs-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLEVERESS V2 — INSIGHTS & EDITORIAL ARTICLE SYSTEM (PHASE 6)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── Insights Index Layout ─── */
.insights-index-hero {
    padding: clamp(8.5rem, 14vw, 12rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.insights-featured-section {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
}

.insights-featured-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial), border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.insights-featured-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.insights-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.insight-tag-pill {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.insight-read-time {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
}

.insights-featured-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.insights-featured-excerpt {
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.insights-grid-section {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.insights-archive-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.insight-archive-card {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial), border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.insight-archive-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.insight-card-title-v2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.insight-card-desc-v2 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ─── Long-Form Editorial Article Reading System ─── */
.article-hero-section {
    padding: clamp(8.5rem, 14vw, 12rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.article-header-container {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.article-header-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.article-header-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.article-reading-section {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
}

.article-reading-container {
    max-width: 740px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.article-body-text p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.article-body-text p.article-lead {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.article-body-text h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin: 2.75rem 0 1.25rem 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.article-pull-quote-v2 {
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
}

.article-pull-quote-v2 p {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.45rem) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
}

.article-pull-quote-v2 cite {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-style: normal;
}

.article-callout-box-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.article-callout-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    color: var(--color-highlight);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.article-callout-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-callout-box-v2 p {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* ─── Author Card & Case Study Bridge ─── */
.article-author-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 3.5rem 0 2rem 0;
}

.article-author-avatar {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.article-author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.article-author-bio {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.article-case-bridge {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #211E1B;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
}

.article-case-bridge:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.bridge-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    color: var(--color-highlight);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.bridge-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.bridge-link-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─── Responsive Media Queries for Insights ─── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .insights-featured-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .insights-archive-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-case-bridge {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .article-author-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLEVERESS V2 — CONTACT & INQUIRY SYSTEM (PHASE 7)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── Contact Hero & Layout ─── */
.contact-hero-section {
    padding: clamp(8.5rem, 14vw, 12rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-section-v2 {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: start;
}

/* ─── Strategic Intake Form Card ─── */
.contact-form-card-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    position: relative;
}

.form-fieldset-v2 {
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
}

.form-legend-v2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.form-row-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label-v2 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-label-v2 .required-star {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.form-input-v2,
.form-textarea-v2 {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial), box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
    outline: none;
}

.form-input-v2:focus,
.form-textarea-v2:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.12);
}

.form-textarea-v2 {
    min-height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
}

/* ─── Tag Selection Pills (Checkboxes) ─── */
.tag-selector-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.tag-checkbox-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
    user-select: none;
}

.tag-checkbox-label:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.tag-checkbox-input {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.tag-checkbox-input:checked+.tag-checkbox-label {
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
}

/* ─── Budget Radio Cards ─── */
.budget-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.budget-card-label {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-editorial);
    user-select: none;
}

.budget-card-label:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.budget-radio-input {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.budget-radio-input:checked+.budget-card-label {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.04);
}

.budget-tier-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.budget-tier-range {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ─── Timeline Radio Pills ─── */
.timeline-selector-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

/* ─── Form Success / Confirmation State ─── */
.form-success-card {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
}

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

.form-success-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: var(--color-highlight);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
}

.form-success-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.form-success-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
}

/* ─── Sidebar Cards & Expectations ─── */
.contact-sidebar-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.sidebar-card-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.sidebar-card-v2.dark {
    background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.sidebar-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sidebar-card-v2.dark .sidebar-card-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.direct-email-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.direct-email-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

.expectations-steps-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.expectation-step-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.step-num-badge {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-content-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.step-content-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
}

/* ─── Partnership FAQ Section ─── */
.faq-section-v2 {
    padding: var(--section-spacing) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faq-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.faq-card-v2 {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.faq-question {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.faq-answer {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* ─── Responsive Queries for Contact ─── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .faq-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .form-row-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .budget-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}




/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CREATIVE UPGRADE — PHASES 1–6
   Layered on top of V2 design system. All tokens preserved.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PHASE 1 — CUSTOM BRANDED CURSOR
   Only on pointer:fine (mouse) devices. Off on touch.
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (pointer: fine) {
    body {
        cursor: none;
    }

    .cursor-dot,
    .cursor-ring {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 99999;
        will-change: transform;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    }

    .cursor-dot {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        background: var(--color-accent);
        mix-blend-mode: multiply;
        transition: transform 0.1s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
    }

    .cursor-ring {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
        background: transparent;
        opacity: 0.6;
        transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-editorial),
            height 0.3s var(--ease-editorial),
            opacity 0.3s ease,
            background 0.3s ease;
    }

    .cursor-ring.hovered {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        opacity: 1;
        background: var(--color-accent-subtle);
    }

    .cursor-dot.hidden,
    .cursor-ring.hidden {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    /* Restore cursor on interactive elements that open native dialogs */
    input,
    textarea,
    select {
        cursor: text;
    }

    a,
    button {
        cursor: none;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .cursor-ring {
        transition: none;
    }
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PHASE 2 — HERO: AMBIENT GRADIENT BLOBS + WORD REVEAL
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Ambient background blobs */
.hero-ambient-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: blobReveal 1.2s var(--ease-editorial) forwards,
        blobDrift var(--blob-duration, 14s) ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    animation-delay: var(--blob-delay, 0s), 1.2s;
}

.hero-blob-1 {
    width: 560px;
    height: 560px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(214, 61, 0, 0.22), transparent 70%);
    top: -140px;
    right: -100px;
    --blob-duration: 14s;
    --blob-delay: 0.2s;
}

.hero-blob-2 {
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 192, 30, 0.20), transparent 70%);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -60px;
    --blob-duration: 18s;
    --blob-delay: 0.5s;
}

@keyframes blobReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes blobDrift {
    from {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    to {
        transform: translate(35px, 25px) scale(1.07);
    }
}

/* Word-reveal per-word clip-path entrance */
.hero-headline-kinetic {
    overflow: visible;
}

.word-reveal {
    display: inline-block;
    clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
    transition: clip-path 0.65s var(--ease-editorial),
        opacity 0.45s ease,
        transform 0.65s var(--ease-editorial);
}

.word-reveal.revealed {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0% 0);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered delays per word */
.word-reveal:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.10s;
}

.word-reveal:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.18s;
}

.word-reveal:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.26s;
}

.word-reveal:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.34s;
}

.word-reveal:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.42s;
}

.word-reveal:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.50s;
}

/* Ensure hero-content-v2 sits above blobs */
.hero-content-v2 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Reduced motion: instant reveal, no blobs */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .word-reveal {
        clip-path: inset(0 0 0% 0);
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        transition: none;
    }

    .hero-blob {
        display: none;
    }
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PHASE 3 — PORTFOLIO CARD HOVER OVERLAYS
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.work-project-media-primary {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.project-media-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(26, 23, 21, 0.84);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity 0.38s var(--ease-editorial),
        transform 0.38s var(--ease-editorial);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.work-project-media-primary:hover .project-media-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.overlay-labels {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.overlay-service {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-highlight);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 192, 30, 0.45);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.overlay-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.overlay-cta:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .project-media-overlay {
        transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* Mobile: always show overlay (no hover on touch) */
@media (pointer: coarse) {
    .project-media-overlay {
        display: none;
        /* Keep clean on touch — overlay is mouse-only UX */
    }
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PHASE 4 — POV SECTION: GRAIN TEXTURE + BILLBOARD HEADLINE
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Subtle grain texture overlay on dark POV section */
.pov-section-v2 {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.pov-section-v2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300'%3E%3Cfilter id='n' x='0' y='0'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='300' height='300' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.038;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.pov-section-v2 .container-v2 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Billboard display headline */
.pov-header-v2 .display-v2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7.5vw, 6.5rem) !important;
    line-height: 0.98 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* POV cards — staggered cascading layout */
.pov-grid-v2 {
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.pov-card-v2:nth-child(2) {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.pov-card-v2:nth-child(3) {
    margin-top: 4.5rem;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PHASE 5 — STATS STRIP
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-strip-v2 {
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-strip-grid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0;
}

.stat-strip-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem 3.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}

.stat-strip-number-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.1em;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-strip-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tighter);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-strip-suffix {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-strip-label {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-widest);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    max-width: 140px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.stat-strip-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 56px;
    background: var(--color-border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-strip-grid {
        gap: 0;
    }

    .stat-strip-item {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
        flex: 0 0 50%;
    }

    .stat-strip-divider {
        display: none;
    }
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PHASE 6 — CAPABILITIES INTERACTIVE TAB SWITCHER
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Tab Navigation Bar */
.cap-tab-nav {
    display: flex;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    gap: 0;
}

.cap-tab {
    flex: 1;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
    cursor: none;
    /* uses custom cursor */
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transition: color 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
    position: relative;
}

/* Restore pointer cursor for non-fine pointer devices */
@media (pointer: coarse) {
    .cap-tab {
        cursor: pointer;
    }
}

.cap-tab:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    background: var(--color-accent-subtle);
}

.cap-tab.active {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.cap-tab-number {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-normal);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: color 0.22s ease;
}

.cap-tab.active .cap-tab-number {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Tab Panels */
.cap-panel {
    display: none;
}

.cap-panel.active {
    display: block;
}

.cap-panel-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.cap-panel-content {
    max-width: 680px;
}

.cap-panel-content .cap-pillar-tagline {
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cap-panel-content .cap-deliverables-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 2.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.cap-panel-content .cap-deliverables-list li {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.cap-panel-content .cap-deliverables-list li::before {
    content: '✦';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    top: 0.35rem;
}

.cap-panel-visual {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 380px;
    align-self: stretch;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cap-panel-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(26, 23, 21, 0.15),
        0 4px 12px rgba(26, 23, 21, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-editorial),
        box-shadow 0.6s var(--ease-editorial);
}

.cap-panel-inner:hover .cap-panel-visual img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 64px rgba(26, 23, 21, 0.20),
        0 6px 16px rgba(26, 23, 21, 0.10);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .cap-panel-visual img {
        transition: none;
    }
}


/* Panel entrance animation */
@keyframes panelReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

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

.cap-panel.active .cap-panel-inner {
    animation: panelReveal 0.4s var(--ease-editorial) both;
}

/* Mobile: stack layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cap-tab-nav {
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .cap-tab {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .cap-panel-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .cap-panel-visual {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .cap-panel.active .cap-panel-inner {
        animation: none;
    }
}