:root {
    /* Color Palette - Light Sophisticated Luxury */
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    --bg-cream: #f9f6f1;
    --bg-accent: #f4eee1;
    --maroon: #3a0114; /* Derived from Logo */
    --maroon-dark: #1a010a;
    --gold: #9d7c4b;
    --gold-bright: #c5a059;
    --text-charcoal: #1a0110;
    --text-dim: rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.4);
    --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    --glass-border: rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.1);
    
    /* Gradients */
    --grad-light: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9f6f1 100%);
    --grad-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-bright));
}

/* Global Base Resets & Link Resets */
a, a:active, a:visited { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.mag-btn, .mag-btn:link, .mag-btn:visited { color: var(--gold) !important; text-decoration: none !important; }

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

html, body {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    color: var(--text-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

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

.fade-video {
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fade-video.video-ready {
    opacity: 1;
}

.serif { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
.italic { font-style: italic; }

/* Scroll Progress */
.scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    z-index: 2000;
}

/* Elegant Preloader */
.loader-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: var(--maroon-dark);
    display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    z-index: 10000;
}

.loader-content {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
    gap: 1.6rem;
}

.loader-emblem {
    position: relative;
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.loader-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.18);
    border-top-color: var(--gold-bright);
    animation: loaderSpin 1.5s linear infinite;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.loader-logo-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--maroon-dark);
}

.loader-img-logo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    animation: loaderLogoPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.loader-wordmark {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.loader-brand {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 7px;
    color: #f4eee1;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: loaderFadeIn 1s ease forwards 0.3s;
}

.loader-tagline {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: loaderFadeIn 1s ease forwards 0.6s;
}

.loader-bar-track {
    width: 150px;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-bar-fill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -40%;
    height: 100%;
    width: 40%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-bright), transparent);
    animation: loaderSweep 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes loaderSpin { 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes loaderLogoPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.85; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.06); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes loaderFadeIn { to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes loaderSweep {
    0% { left: -40%; }
    100% { left: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .loader-emblem { width: 80px; height: 80px; }
    .loader-logo-container { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
    .loader-brand { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 5px; }
    .loader-bar-track { width: 120px; }
}

/* Typography */
.pill-label {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-title { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--maroon); }
.centered { text-align: center; }
.space-between { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; }

/* Navigation */
nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 2.2rem 0;
    transition: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

nav::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 2, 5, 0.5), transparent);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

nav.scrolled {
    padding: 1.1rem 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.06);
}
nav.scrolled::before { opacity: 0; }

.logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.brand { font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 1.05rem; color: #f4eee1; transition: 0.4s; }
.sub-brand { font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--gold-bright); transition: 0.4s; margin-top: 1px; }
nav.scrolled .brand { color: var(--maroon); }
nav.scrolled .sub-brand { color: var(--gold); }

.nav-links { display: flex; list-style: none; gap: 2rem; }
.nav-cta-mobile { display: none; }
.nav-links a { position: relative; text-decoration: none; color: #f4eee1; font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; opacity: 0.7; transition: 0.4s; padding-bottom: 6px; }
.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
nav.scrolled .nav-links a { color: var(--maroon); opacity: 0.55; }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { opacity: 1; color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }
nav.scrolled .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--maroon); opacity: 1; }

.container-fluid { max-width: 1600px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 4rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }

.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px; }
.logo img { height: 35px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.4); transition: 0.4s; }
.logo:hover img { border-color: var(--gold); }

.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; }

/* Language Dropdown */
.lang-dropdown-wrapper { position: relative; }
.btn-lang-trigger {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: 0.4s;
    min-width: 160px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.btn-lang-trigger:hover { background: rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.1); }
nav.scrolled .btn-lang-trigger { color: var(--maroon); border-color: var(--maroon); }
nav.scrolled .btn-lang-trigger:hover { background: rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.05); }

.lang-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 15px);
    right: 0;
    min-width: 180px;
    width: max-content;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.1);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 2000;
}
.lang-menu.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }

.lang-option {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--maroon);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
}
.lang-option:hover { background: var(--bg-cream); color: var(--gold); }
.lang-option.active { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    position: relative;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 5000;
    width: 30px;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(3.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { transform: translateY(-3.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Buttons */
.btn-nav-outline {
    padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: 0.4s;
}

.btn-nav-outline:hover { background: var(--gold); color: black; }

.btn-nav-solid {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.7rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #1a010a;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-nav-solid .nav-cta-arrow { transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); }
.btn-nav-solid:hover { background: var(--gold-bright); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.3); }
.btn-nav-solid:hover .nav-cta-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn {
    padding: 1.4rem 3.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: inline-block;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.btn-premium-solid, .btn-premium-solid:link, .btn-premium-solid:visited { background: var(--maroon); color: #ffffff !important; border: 1px solid var(--maroon); }
.btn-premium-solid:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--maroon) !important; border-color: var(--maroon); transform: translateY(-5px); }

.btn-premium-outline { 
    border: 2px solid var(--gold); 
    color: var(--gold); 
    background: rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.1);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-premium-outline:hover { background: var(--gold); color: black; transform: translateY(-5px); }

/* Hero Section */
#hero { min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-video-bg { position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: -1; }
.hero-video-file { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: brightness(0.4) contrast(1.15); }
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 2, 8, 0.75) 0%, rgba(15, 2, 8, 0.6) 50%, rgba(15, 2, 8, 0.85) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 940px; padding: 0 2rem; color: #ffffff; }
.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
    line-height: 0.95;
    margin: 1.2rem 0 1.8rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}
.hero-subtitle {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}
.hero-description {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.8rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-bright);
    border-radius: 0;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-footer { position: absolute; bottom: 3rem; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 0 4rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; }
.scroll-explore { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; color: var(--gold-bright); font-size: 0.7rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 4px; text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.8); }
.scroll-explore .line { width: 1px; height: 100px; background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--gold)); }
.hero-addresses { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.hero-stats { display: flex; gap: 3rem; }
.hero-stat { position: relative; padding-right: 3rem; }
.hero-stat:last-child { padding-right: 0; }
.hero-stat:not(:last-child)::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 10%; height: 80%; width: 1px; background: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.2); }
.hero-stat strong { font-size: 2.5rem; display: block; color: var(--gold-bright); line-height: 1; text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.8); }
.hero-stat span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.85); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.8); }

/* Sections */
.section { padding: 140px 0; width: 100%; position: relative; }
.no-padding { padding: 0 !important; }
.container { max-width: 1300px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; width: 100%; }
.luxury-bg { background-color: var(--bg-cream); }
.bg-darker { background-color: var(--bg-white); }
.overflow-hidden { overflow: hidden; }

/* Split Layout */
.split-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8rem; align-items: center; }
.split-image { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--bg-white); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.05); }
.split-image img { width: 100%; max-width: 380px; height: auto; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 8px; }
.image-accent { position: absolute; top: -20px; right: -20px; width: 50%; height: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold); z-index: -1; }
.split-content .lead { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; color: var(--maroon-dark); }
.btn-minimal-gold { text-decoration: none; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.8rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px; margin-top: 2rem; }

/* Process Steps */
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 4rem; margin-top: 4rem; }
.step-num { font-size: 4rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.3; display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1; }
.process-step h3 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold); }
.process-step p { color: var(--text-dim); }

/* Cinema Video & Carousel */
.video-container { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 750px; overflow: hidden; background: #000; }
.cinema-video-file { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 1; filter: brightness(0.6); }
.cinema-img-bg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.85;
    filter: brightness(0.55) contrast(1.1);
    transition: transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.cinema-slide.active .cinema-img-bg {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.cinema-content-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 2, 5, 0.3), rgba(10, 2, 5, 0.85));
    color: #f4eee1;
    text-align: center;
}
.cinema-content-overlay .section-title { color: #f4eee1; text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); }

/* Sanctuary Carousel */
.carousel-nav-simple button { background: none; border: 1px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold); padding: 0.8rem 2rem; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 2px; transition: 0.4s; }
.carousel-nav-simple button:hover { background: var(--gold); color: black; }

.studio-carousel-container { position: relative; margin-top: 4rem; overflow: hidden; }
.studio-carousel-track { display: flex; transition: 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); }
.studio-slide { min-width: 100%; position: relative; height: 600px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0 1rem; }
.studio-slide img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 4px; }
.slide-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 50px; left: 50px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); padding: 2.5rem; border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.05); }
.slide-overlay .city { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 5px; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.slide-overlay h3 { font-size: 2rem; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }

/* FAQ Modern Redesign */
.faq-container { max-width: 1000px; margin: 6rem auto 0; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border); padding: 2.5rem 0; cursor: pointer; transition: 0.4s; position: relative; }
.faq-item:hover { transform: translateX(10px); }
.faq-item::before { content: 'Q.'; position: absolute; left: -40px; color: var(--gold); font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.2rem; opacity: 0.4; }
.faq-question { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; }
.faq-question h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--maroon); flex: 1; }
.faq-question .icon { font-size: 1rem; width: 30px; height: 30px; min-width: 30px; min-height: 30px; flex-shrink: 0; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; transition: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); color: var(--gold); }
.faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); }
.faq-answer p { padding: 2rem 0 1rem; color: var(--maroon-dark); opacity: 0.6; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 800px; }
.faq-item.active .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; }
.faq-item.active .icon { background: var(--gold); color: white; transform: rotate(45deg); }

/* Bespoke Architecture Cards - Redesigned */
.elite-services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem; margin-top: 4rem; }

.protocol-card {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    padding: 6rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    transition: 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.protocol-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-10px); background: var(--bg-white); }

.card-num { 
    position: absolute; 
    top: 2rem; 
    right: 2rem; 
    font-size: 6rem; 
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; 
    color: var(--gold); 
    opacity: 0.1; 
    pointer-events: none; 
    line-height: 1;
}

.protocol-card h3 { 
    font-size: 2.8rem; 
    margin-bottom: 2rem; 
    color: var(--maroon); 
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; 
    font-weight: 400; 
    line-height: 1;
}

.protocol-card p { 
    color: var(--maroon-dark); 
    opacity: 0.6; 
    font-size: 1.1rem; 
    line-height: 1.9; 
    margin-bottom: 4rem; 
    max-width: 90%;
}

.service-list { list-style: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); padding-top: 2rem; }
.service-list li { 
    font-size: 0.75rem; 
    text-transform: uppercase; 
    letter-spacing: 3px; 
    padding: 15px 0; 
    color: var(--maroon); 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    gap: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.service-list li::before { 
    content: ''; 
    width: 30px; 
    height: 1px; 
    background: var(--gold); 
    transition: 0.4s;
}
.protocol-card:hover .service-list li::before { width: 50px; }

/* Membership - The Prestige Card */
.membership-prestige-wrapper { max-width: 1000px; margin: 4rem auto 0; position: relative; padding: 4px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 50%, var(--gold) 100%); border-radius: 8px; width: 100%; }
.membership-card { background: var(--bg-white); padding: 6rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 6rem; align-items: center; border-radius: 6px; position: relative; z-index: 1; box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.08); }
.membership-header h2 { font-size: 4rem; line-height: 0.9; margin-bottom: 2rem; color: var(--maroon); }
.membership-header p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--maroon-dark); opacity: 0.6; margin-bottom: 3rem; max-width: 350px; }
.feature { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--maroon); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.bullet { color: var(--gold); margin-right: 15px; font-weight: 700; }
.membership-cta { text-align: right; border-left: 1px solid var(--glass-border); padding-left: 6rem; }
.price .curr { font-size: 1.5rem; vertical-align: top; color: var(--gold); }
.price .amt { font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--maroon); line-height: 1; }
.price .freq { font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--maroon-dark); opacity: 0.5; }
.opening-hours-mini { border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); color: var(--gold); }

/* Testimonials Carousel */
.carousel-container { position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin: 4rem auto 0; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; }
.carousel-track { display: flex; transition: 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); }
.carousel-slide { min-width: 100%; padding: 0 1rem; text-align: center; }
.testimonial-content .quote { font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 3rem; color: var(--maroon); }
.client-meta .name { display: block; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.client-meta .title { font-size: 0.8rem; opacity: 0.6; }
.carousel-nav { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 3rem; margin-top: 4rem; }
.carousel-nav button { background: none; border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); color: var(--cream); width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer; transition: 0.4s; }
.carousel-nav button:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.nav-dots { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--glass-border); cursor: pointer; transition: 0.4s; }
.dot.active { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.5); }

/* Insights / Journal - Fixed & Polished */
.journal-magazine-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; margin-top: 4rem; }
.magazine-card { background: var(--bg-white); transition: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); position: relative; }
.magazine-card:hover { transform: translateY(-15px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.08); }
.mag-img { position: relative; height: 450px; overflow: hidden; }
.mag-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: 1s; }
.magazine-card:hover .mag-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.mag-tag { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; background: var(--maroon); color: white; padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.mag-content { padding: 4rem 3rem; }
.mag-date { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; display: block; }
.magazine-card h3 { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; color: var(--maroon); line-height: 1.2; }
.magazine-card p { color: var(--maroon-dark); opacity: 0.6; margin-bottom: 3rem; line-height: 1.8; }
/* Magazine Card Action - Boutique Redesign */
a.mag-btn, .mag-content a.mag-btn { 
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.8rem 2.2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--maroon) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    transition: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    background: transparent;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

a.mag-btn::before, .mag-content a.mag-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 0; height: 100%;
    background: var(--gold);
    z-index: -1;
    transition: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

a.mag-btn:hover { 
    color: white !important;
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.2);
}

a.mag-btn:hover::before { width: 100%; }

/* Signature Experiences - Full Bleed */
.container-full { width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.exp-full-bleed-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; min-height: 80vh; }
.exp-card-full { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.exp-card-full img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); }
.exp-overlay { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.85)); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 6rem; transition: 0.5s; color: #f4eee1; }
.exp-overlay h3 { font-size: 3.5rem; line-height: 1; margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem; color: #f4eee1; }
.exp-overlay p { color: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.5); max-width: 400px; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* Contact / Inquiries */
.contact-ultra-wrapper { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 4rem; padding: 6rem; background: var(--bg-cream); border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.05); }
.contact-desc { margin: 1.5rem 0 3rem; color: var(--text-dim); }
.loc-item { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.loc-item h5 { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.contact-direct a { color: var(--gold-bright); text-decoration: none; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.contact-form-luxury label { display: block; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.input-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
.input-group { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-form-luxury input, .contact-form-luxury select, .contact-form-luxury textarea { width: 100%; background: rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.02); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); padding: 1.2rem; color: var(--maroon-dark); font-family: inherit; }
.contact-form-luxury input:focus { border-color: var(--maroon); outline: none; background: white; }

/* Footer */
.footer { padding: 8rem 0 4rem; background: var(--bg-cream); border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); width: 100%; color: var(--maroon); }
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1.2fr 1.3fr 1.5fr; gap: 4rem; margin-bottom: 6rem; justify-content: space-between; }
.footer-logo { height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold); padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.footer-col-brand p { line-height: 1.8; font-size: 0.95rem; opacity: 0.85; max-width: 420px; }
.footer-social-elegant { display: flex; gap: 2rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.footer-social-elegant a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 2px; transition: 0.4s; font-weight: 700; }
.footer-social-elegant a:hover { color: var(--maroon); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-col-nav h4, .footer-col-hours h4 { font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 3px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; }
.footer-col-nav ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.footer-col-nav li { margin-bottom: 0; }
.footer-col-nav a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--text-dim); transition: 0.4s; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; }
.footer-col-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 8px; }
.footer-col-hours p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-col-hours .support { margin-top: 2rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.footer-news-form { display: flex; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold); padding-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-news-form input { background: none; border: none; color: var(--maroon); width: 100%; font-family: inherit; }
.footer-news-form button { background: none; border: none; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); padding-top: 4rem; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.footer-legals { display: flex; gap: 3rem; }
.footer-legals a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--text-dim); transition: 0.4s; }
.footer-legals a:hover { color: white; }

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .container-fluid { padding: 0 2rem; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
    .exp-overlay { padding: 3rem; }
    .exp-overlay h3 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    body { overflow-x: hidden; width: 100vw; }
    .container { width: 100%; max-width: 100% !important; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
    
    nav { padding: 1.5rem 0; background: rgba(2,2,2,0.95); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); }
    .nav-links, .nav-actions { display: none; }
    .mobile-toggle { display: flex; }
    
    .mobile-toggle { position: relative; z-index: 5000; }
    .mobile-toggle span { transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); }
    .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
    .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0; right: -100%;
        width: 100%; height: 100vh;
        background: var(--bg-white);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        transition: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        z-index: 2500;
        gap: 1.6rem;
        padding: 5rem 0 7rem;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .nav-links.mobile-active {
        display: flex !important;
        right: 0;
    }
    .nav-links a { color: var(--maroon); font-weight: 700; }
    .nav-links li a { font-size: 1.3rem; }

    .nav-links li {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(14px);
    }
    .nav-links.mobile-active li {
        animation: navLinkIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    }
    .nav-links.mobile-active li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
    .nav-links.mobile-active li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.13s; }
    .nav-links.mobile-active li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.18s; }
    .nav-links.mobile-active li:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.23s; }
    .nav-links.mobile-active li:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.28s; }
    .nav-links.mobile-active li:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.33s; }
    .nav-links.mobile-active li:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.38s; }
    .nav-links.mobile-active li:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 0.43s; }
    .nav-links.mobile-active li:nth-child(9) { animation-delay: 0.48s; }
    .nav-links.mobile-active li:nth-child(10) { animation-delay: 0.53s; }

    .nav-cta-mobile {
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 300px;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .nav-cta-mobile .btn-nav-solid {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        color: #1a010a !important;
    }

    #hero { flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; height: auto; min-height: 80vh; padding: 60px 0 40px; }
    .hero-content { padding: 120px 1.5rem 0; text-align: center; width: 100%; z-index: 5; }
    .hero-subtitle { display: none; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 2.8rem; line-height: 1.05; margin: 0 0 1.8rem; letter-spacing: -1px; color: #f4eee1; }
    .hero-title span { font-weight: 400; font-size: 3rem; color: var(--gold-bright); }
    .hero-description { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; color: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.6); line-height: 1.8; letter-spacing: 0.5px; opacity: 1; }
    .hero-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.7rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; border-radius: 0; }
    
    .hero-footer {
        position: static;
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1.8rem;
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 0;
    }

    .hero-stats { display: flex; flex-direction: row; gap: 0; justify-content: center; width: 100%; border-top: 1px solid rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.18); padding-top: 1.8rem; }
    .hero-stat { text-align: center; flex: 1; position: relative; padding: 0 0.5rem; }
    .hero-stat:not(:last-child)::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 15%; height: 70%; width: 1px; background: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.18); }
    .hero-stat strong { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--gold-bright); display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; }
    .hero-stat span { font-size: 0.58rem; letter-spacing: 0.4px; color: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.7); display: block; line-height: 1.25; }

    .scroll-explore { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 0; text-align: center; }
    .scroll-explore .line { width: 1px; height: 30px; background: linear-gradient(var(--gold-bright), transparent); }
    .scroll-explore span { color: var(--gold-bright); font-size: 0.62rem; opacity: 0.85; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 300px; }
    
    .split-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
    .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    .video-container { height: 450px !important; }
    .cinema-content-overlay .section-title { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    
    .studio-carousel-container { margin-top: 2rem; }
    .studio-slide { height: 350px; padding: 0 0.5rem; }
    .slide-overlay { left: 1.5rem; bottom: 1.5rem; padding: 1.2rem; right: 1.5rem; }
    .slide-overlay h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    
    .nav-actions {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    .lang-switcher {
        display: flex;
        gap: 10px;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        color: var(--gold);
    }
    .lang-switcher .active { font-weight: 700; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold); }

    .carousel-nav-simple { 
        display: flex; 
        justify-content: space-between; 
        gap: 0; 
        margin-top: 2rem;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    .carousel-nav-simple button { padding: 0.5rem 1rem; font-size: 0.55rem; border-color: rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.4); }
    
    .elite-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .protocol-card h3 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .protocol-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; }
    
    .membership-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 3rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; gap: 2rem; }
    .membership-header h2 { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .membership-header p { margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .membership-features { text-align: left; max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .feature { font-size: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .membership-cta { border-left: none; padding: 2rem 0 0; text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); }
    .price { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
    .price .amt { font-size: 3rem; }
    .opening-hours-mini { margin-top: 2rem; }
    
    .journal-magazine-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .mag-content { padding: 2rem; }
    .magazine-card h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; }

    .exp-full-bleed-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
    .exp-card-full { height: 60vh; }
    .contact-ultra-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
    .input-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 4rem; }
    .footer-social-elegant { justify-content: center; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 2.22rem; }
    .section-title { font-size: 2.1rem; }
    .slide-overlay { left: 15px; right: 15px; bottom: 15px; padding: 1.5rem; }
    .slide-overlay h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .testimonial-content .quote { font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.6; padding: 0 1rem; }
}



/* Animations Hub - Critical Visibility */

[data-aos].aos-animate {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER BOUTIQUE OVERRIDES - MISSION CRITICAL
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Universal Link Reset - Neutralize Browser Defaults */
a.mag-btn, 
.magazine-card a, 
a.mag-btn:link, 
a.mag-btn:visited {
    color: #3a0114 !important; /* Brand Maroon */
    text-decoration: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

/* 2. The Magazine Action - High-Status Redesign */
a.mag-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem 3rem !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 1px solid #9d7c4b !important; /* Brand Gold */
    color: #3a0114 !important;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 4px !important;
    margin-top: 2rem !important;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* Precision sharp edges */
}

/* Hover State - Gold Immersion */
a.mag-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: #9d7c4b !important;
    border-color: #9d7c4b !important;
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.1) !important;
}

/* 3. Cleanup Legacy Logic */
.mag-content a.mag-btn::after, 
a.mag-btn::before {
    display: none !important;
}
[data-aos="zoom-in"] { transform: scale(0.95); }
[data-aos="zoom-out"] { transform: scale(1.05); }

.aos-animate { 
    opacity: 1 !important; 
    transform: translate(0,0) scale(1) !important; 
}

/* 4. Top Insight Action - High-Status Minimalism */
a.mag-top-action, a.mag-top-action:link, a.mag-top-action:visited {
    color: #9d7c4b !important; /* Gold */
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 3px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

a.mag-top-action::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 1px;
    background: #3a0114; /* Maroon Contrast */
    transition: 0.4s;
}

a.mag-top-action:hover {
    color: #3a0114 !important;
    padding-left: 10px;
}

a.mag-top-action:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.mag-arrow {
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: 0.4s;
    line-height: 1;
}

a.mag-top-action:hover .mag-arrow {
    transform: translateX(10px);
}
/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS - ELITE ADAPTATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .container { padding: 0 5%; }
    .membership-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; text-align: center; }
    .membership-cta { border-left: none; padding-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); padding-top: 4rem; text-align: center; }
    .elite-services-grid { gap: 1.5rem; }
    .protocol-card { padding: 4rem 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Navigation Mobile Overhaul */
    nav { background: var(--bg-white) !important; padding: 1.5rem 0 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border); }
    nav::before { display: none; }
    nav .brand, nav .nav-links a { color: var(--maroon) !important; }
    nav .sub-brand { color: var(--gold) !important; }
    
    .mobile-toggle { display: flex; position: relative; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; width: 25px; height: 16px; cursor: pointer; z-index: 5000; order: 3; }
    .mobile-toggle span { width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--maroon); transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); }
    .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
    .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
    
    .nav-actions {
        display: flex !important; 
        position: relative;
        left: auto;
        transform: translateY(-14px); /* Moved up a bit */
        order: 2;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: 1.2rem;
        z-index: 3001;
    }
    .nav-actions .btn-nav-solid { display: none !important; }
    .btn-lang-trigger { 
        padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem !important; 
        min-width: auto !important; 
        height: auto !important;
        border: 1px solid var(--gold) !important;
        border-radius: 4px !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        color: var(--maroon) !important;
        font-size: 0.65rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        letter-spacing: 1px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }
    .curr-lang { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold); padding-bottom: 2px; }
    .btn-lang-trigger .arrow { display: none !important; }

    /* Re-injecting actions into menu flow via CSS hack or simple visibility */
    .nav-links::after {
        content: '';
        display: block;
        width: 50px;
        height: 1px;
        background: var(--gold);
        margin: 1rem 0;
    }

    /* Bespoke Offerings Redesign - Mobile Flow */
    .elite-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .protocol-card { padding: 5rem 2rem; text-align: center; }
    .protocol-card h3 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .card-num { top: 1rem; right: 1rem; font-size: 4rem; }
    .service-list { justify-content: center; align-items: center; }

    /* Common Inquiries - Mobile Flow */
    .faq-container { width: 100%; }
    .faq-item::before { display: none; }
    .faq-item:hover { transform: none; }
    .faq-question h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .section-title { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    
    /* Hero Adjustments */
    .hero-title { font-size: 3rem; }
    .hero-subtitle { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 5px; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
    .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

    /* Insights Section */
    .journal-magazine-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .mag-img { height: 350px; }
    
    /* Exp Grid */
    .exp-full-bleed-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .exp-overlay { padding: 3rem; }
    .exp-overlay h3 { font-size: 2.5rem; }

}

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

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .protocol-card { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
    .membership-card { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUPH CHAIN LLC CUSTOM STYLES (Execution Phase)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hide Language Selector & Unused Elements */
.lang-dropdown-wrapper {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Corporate Structure Section */
/* Corporate Structure Section */
.corporate-structure-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}
.corp-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.015);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.corp-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.08);
}
.corp-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.corp-card-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 400px;
}
.corp-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.corp-card:hover .corp-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}
.corp-card-content {
    padding: 4.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.corp-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    display: inline-block;
}
.corp-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.corp-location {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: inline-block;
}
.corp-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.8;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.corp-address {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.7;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.corp-address strong {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .corp-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .corp-card-image {
        min-height: 260px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .corp-card-content {
        padding: 2rem 1.4rem;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .corp-badge, .corp-location {
        display: block;
    }
    .corp-desc, .corp-address {
        text-align: left;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .corp-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .corp-card-content { padding: 1.6rem 1.1rem; }
    .corp-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .corp-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; }
}

/* Core Ventures Redesign & Adaptations */
.ventures-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}
.venture-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 3.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.01);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.venture-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.07);
}
.venture-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
}
.venture-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.venture-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.85;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Leadership & Team Section */
.team-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
}
.team-layer {
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}
.team-layer-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--maroon);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.team-grid-governance {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.team-grid-mgmt {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}
.team-grid-support {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}
.team-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.team-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--grad-gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}
.team-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}
.team-card.featured {
    max-width: 550px;
    width: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--maroon-dark);
    color: var(--bg-cream);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.15);
}
.team-card.featured::after {
    background: #ffffff;
}
.team-card.featured .team-card-name {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.team-card.featured .team-card-role {
    color: var(--bg-cream);
    opacity: 0.9;
}
.team-card.featured .team-card-desc {
    color: var(--bg-cream);
    opacity: 0.75;
}
.team-card-name {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.team-card-role {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.team-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.8;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .corporate-structure-grid {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .ventures-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .venture-card {
        padding: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 2 - CINEMA VIDEO CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.cinema-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 80vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    background: #000;
}
.cinema-carousel-track {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}
.cinema-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 1s;
    z-index: 1;
}
.cinema-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
}
.cinema-slide .cinema-video-file {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.cinema-content-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(26,1,10,0.8), rgba(26,1,10,0.9));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 2rem;
}
.cinema-prev-btn, .cinema-next-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.cinema-prev-btn:hover, .cinema-next-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}
.cinema-prev-btn { left: 4rem; }
.cinema-next-btn { right: 4rem; }

.cinema-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 3rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 10;
}
.cinema-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.cinema-dot.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cinema-prev-btn { left: 1rem; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    .cinema-next-btn { right: 1rem; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    .cinema-carousel-wrapper { height: 70vh; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 2 - CREATIVE EXPERIENCES
   ========================================================================== */
.exp-card-full img {
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.exp-card-full:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 2 - ELEGANT TEAM INTERACTIVE TABS & SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.team-tabs-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.team-tab-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--maroon);
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.team-tab-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.team-tab-btn.active {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.team-tab-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1.65rem;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.team-tab-btn.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.team-slider-outer {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 480px;
}
.team-slider-viewport {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    min-height: 480px;
}
.team-slider-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none; /* Hide scrollbar on webkit browsers */
}
.team-slider-track {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1;
}
.team-slider-track.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

/* Horizontal Track inside tracks */
.team-slider-horizontal {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    width: max-content;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

/* Premium Card Layouts */
.team-card-premium {
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.02);
    width: 380px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}
.team-card-premium:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.07);
}

/* Elegant Scroll Progress Indicator */
.carousel-progress-track {
    width: 180px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.15);
    margin: 2rem auto;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.carousel-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--gold);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    transition: width 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Custom Magnetic Lag Cursor */
.custom-cursor {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
    transition: width 0.3s, height 0.3s, background-color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
    display: none;
}
.custom-cursor-dot {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
    display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .custom-cursor, .custom-cursor-dot {
        display: block;
    }
    body {
        cursor: none; /* Hide browser default cursor */
    }
    a, button, .btn, .slider-arrow, .team-tab-btn, .nav-links a {
        cursor: none;
    }
}

/* Governance Special Layout (Side by Side) */
.team-card-premium.featured-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--maroon-dark);
    color: var(--bg-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 3.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.15);
}
.team-card-image-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.3);
    background: #1a010a;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem;
}
.team-card-premium.featured-layout .team-card-image-box {
    height: 320px;
}
.team-card-premium:not(.featured-layout) .team-card-image-box {
    height: 220px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.team-card-image-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.team-card-info-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.team-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.team-card-name-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.team-card-premium.featured-layout .team-card-name-title {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.team-card-alias {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
}
.team-card-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.8;
    color: var(--text-charcoal);
}
.team-card-premium.featured-layout .team-card-text {
    color: var(--bg-cream);
    opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Slider arrows navigation */
.slider-arrows {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.slider-arrow {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .team-card-premium.featured-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 2.5rem;
    }
    .team-card-image-box {
        height: 280px;
    }
    .team-card-name-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .team-tabs-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.8rem;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .team-tab-btn::after {
        display: none;
    }
    .team-tab-btn {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
        max-width: 90%;
        white-space: normal;
        line-height: 1.4;
        border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        border-radius: 50px;
    }
    .team-tab-btn.active {
        border-color: var(--gold);
    }
    .team-card-premium {
        width: 85vw;
        max-width: 320px;
        padding: 2.2rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 3 - GSAP SCROLL-DRIVEN STACKING CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.ventures-gsap-section {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #020202;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ventures-gsap-pin-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    height: 80vh;
    min-height: 550px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ventures-gsap-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 32px;
    background: #110709;
    border: 1px solid rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 4.5rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.ventures-gsap-card:not(:first-child) {
    transform: translate3d(0, 100%, 0);
    opacity: 0;
}

#gsap-card-1 { z-index: 1; }
#gsap-card-2 { z-index: 2; }
#gsap-card-3 { z-index: 3; }
#gsap-card-4 { z-index: 4; }

.card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    align-items: center;
}

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

.card-grid-text-only {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.card-content-side .venture-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-status-disabled {
    background: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.08);
    color: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.2);
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-status-disabled:hover {
    background: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.08);
    color: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.55);
    border-color: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.2);
    transform: none;
}

.card-venture-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.card-venture-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.card-mockup-side {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mac-frame {
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #1e1115;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.mac-header {
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(40, 20, 26, 0.6);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 1.2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.mac-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.2rem;
}

.mac-dot {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.mac-dot.red { background: #ff5f56; }
.mac-dot.yellow { background: #ffbd2e; }
.mac-dot.green { background: #27c93f; }

.mac-address-bar {
    background: rgba(26, 1, 10, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.15);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    opacity: 0.6;
    padding: 0.2rem 1.5rem;
    font-family: monospace;
    width: 55%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.mac-body {
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 380px;
    position: relative;
    background: #110709;
}

.mac-body img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: object-position 2s ease-in-out;
}

.mac-frame:hover .mac-body img {
    object-position: bottom center;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ventures-gsap-section {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 0;
        overflow: visible;
        display: block;
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .ventures-gsap-pin-container {
        position: static;
        height: auto;
        min-height: 0;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 0 1.2rem;
        margin: 0;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .ventures-gsap-card {
        position: relative !important;
        top: auto !important;
        left: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        filter: none !important;
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        padding: 1.7rem 1.1rem;
        border-radius: 18px;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .card-grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        gap: 1.8rem;
    }

    .card-content-side {
        width: 100%;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .card-content-side .venture-badge {
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .card-venture-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .card-venture-desc {
        text-align: left;
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 0 auto 1.8rem;
        width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .card-content-side .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 340px;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .card-mockup-side {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
    }

    .mac-frame {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .mac-body {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .mac-address-bar {
        width: 70%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .ventures-gsap-card { padding: 1.3rem 0.85rem; }
    .card-venture-title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .mac-body { height: 210px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 4 - GALLERY TEASER (Landing Page)
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-teaser-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.8rem;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0;
}
.gallery-teaser-item {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}
.gallery-teaser-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.gallery-teaser-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gallery-teaser-tag {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.2rem;
    bottom: 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(26, 1, 10, 0.75);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .gallery-teaser-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gallery-teaser-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 4 - BACK TO TOP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.08);
}
.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--gold); color: white; border-color: var(--gold); }
.back-to-top svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .back-to-top { bottom: 20px; left: 20px; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 4 - GALLERY PAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-hero {
    padding: 220px 0 100px;
    background: var(--maroon-dark);
    color: var(--bg-cream);
    text-align: center;
}
.gallery-hero .pill-label { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-bright); }
.gallery-hero .section-title { color: var(--bg-cream); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.gallery-hero p { max-width: 650px; margin: 0 auto; opacity: 0.7; font-size: 1.05rem; }

.gallery-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 0 0 4rem;
}
.gallery-filter-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--text-charcoal);
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: 0.4s;
}
.gallery-filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.gallery-filter-btn.active { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: white; }

.gallery-grid {
    columns: 3 260px;
    column-gap: 1.8rem;
}
.gallery-item {
    break-inside: avoid;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}
.gallery-item.hidden { display: none; }
.gallery-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.1); }
.gallery-item img, .gallery-item video {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.gallery-item-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.85));
    color: #f4eee1;
}
.gallery-item-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.gallery-item-title { font-size: 1.1rem; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
.gallery-item-play {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.85);
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: rgba(10, 2, 5, 0.95);
    z-index: 5000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: 0.4s ease;
    padding: 2rem;
}
.lightbox-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.lightbox-content { position: relative; max-width: 1100px; width: 100%; text-align: center; }
.lightbox-content img, .lightbox-content video {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 78vh;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.3);
}
.lightbox-caption { color: var(--bg-cream); margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.lightbox-caption .tag { color: var(--gold-bright); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.lightbox-caption .title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.lightbox-close, .lightbox-prev, .lightbox-next {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: 0.3s;
}
.lightbox-close:hover, .lightbox-prev:hover, .lightbox-next:hover { background: var(--gold); color: white; }
.lightbox-close { top: -55px; right: 0; width: 45px; height: 45px; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.lightbox-prev, .lightbox-next { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 55px; height: 55px; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.lightbox-prev { left: -75px; }
.lightbox-next { right: -75px; }

.gallery-cta {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 6rem 0 8rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .gallery-hero { padding: 160px 0 70px; }
    .gallery-grid { columns: 2 220px; }
    .lightbox-prev, .lightbox-next { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .lightbox-prev { left: 0; }
    .lightbox-next { right: 0; }
    .lightbox-close { top: -50px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .gallery-grid { columns: 1 100%; }
    .gallery-filter-bar { gap: 0.6rem; }
    .gallery-filter-btn { padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.65rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 4b - SMALL SCREEN HARDENING (≤480px / ≤420px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container-fluid { padding: 0 1.2rem; }
    .logo img { height: 30px; }
    .logo-text .brand { font-size: 0.95rem; }

    .hero-stats { padding-top: 1.5rem; }
    .hero-stat strong { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .hero-stat span { font-size: 0.55rem; letter-spacing: 0.3px; line-height: 1.2; }

    .venture-badge, .card-content-side .venture-badge { letter-spacing: 1.5px; }

    .team-card-premium.featured-layout { padding: 1.8rem; }
    .team-card-name-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }

    .gallery-teaser-tag { left: 0.8rem; bottom: 0.8rem; font-size: 0.58rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem; }

    .exp-overlay { padding: 2rem; }
    .exp-overlay h3 { font-size: 1.9rem; }

    .contact-ultra-wrapper { padding: 2rem 1.2rem; }
    .footer-top { gap: 3rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 5 - JOURNAL ARTICLE PAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.article-block {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}
.article-block.alt-bg {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
}
.article-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}
.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.article-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50px;
}
.article-date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}
.article-header .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.article-status {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid;
}
.article-status.status-coming-soon {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    border-color: var(--glass-border);
    background: rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.03);
}
.article-status.status-in-progress {
    color: var(--gold);
    border-color: rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.4);
    background: rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.08);
}
.article-image {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
    max-height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}
.article-body {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.article-body p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--text-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.article-body .btn {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-block { padding: 4rem 0; }
    .article-image { max-height: 280px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; border-radius: 8px; }
    .article-body p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.8; }
    .article-meta { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
}

/* Corporate Tree & Hierarchy Styling */
.tree-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.tree-root-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.04) 0%, rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.08) 100%);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.05);
    position: relative;
}

.tree-node-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    background: var(--maroon);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tree-node-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.tree-node-location {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tree-node-desc {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--text-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.tree-node-address {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.tree-connector-line {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.tree-connector-line::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    z-index: 1;
}

.tree-line-sub {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 0.3rem 1.2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.tree-sub-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.tree-sub-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.tree-sub-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.12);
}

.tree-sub-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.tree-sub-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.tree-sub-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.tree-sub-focus {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: block;
}

.tree-sub-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.55;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.tree-engine-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-dark) 0%, var(--maroon) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 2.2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    margin-top: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(26, 1, 10, 0.2);
}

.tree-engine-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
    background: rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-bright);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.tree-engine-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tree-engine-text {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
}

.tree-engine-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.tree-engine-subtitle {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.tree-engine-text p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.tree-engine-rails {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.rail-tag {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.4);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tree-sub-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .tree-engine-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

/* Mobile Hero Section Optimization */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #hero {
        min-height: 100vh;
        height: auto;
        padding-top: 75px;
        padding-bottom: 30px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
        text-align: left;
        margin-top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        text-align: left;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        letter-spacing: 3px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        text-align: left;
        font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 9vw, 3.6rem);
        margin: 0.8rem 0 1.2rem 0;
        line-height: 1.05;
    }

    .hero-description {
        text-align: left !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        font-size: 0.98rem !important;
        line-height: 1.65 !important;
        padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 1.25rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
        border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-bright) !important;
        background: none !important;
        background-color: transparent !important;
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) !important;
        font-weight: 500 !important;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.8rem;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .hero-footer {
        position: relative;
        bottom: auto;
        left: auto;
        right: auto;
        padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem 1rem 1.25rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.8rem;
        align-items: flex-start;
        background: rgba(10, 2, 5, 0.4);
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .scroll-explore {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .scroll-explore .line {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-stat {
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .hero-stat:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-stat strong {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-stat span {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CINEMA CAROUSEL - TEXT ONLY (Dogemeatpay & Locomotive Store)
   ========================================================================== */
.cinema-text-only .cinema-carousel-wrapper {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 10%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.16), transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 90%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.10), transparent 50%),
        var(--maroon-dark);
}
.cinema-text-only .cinema-content-overlay { background: transparent; }
.cinema-text-only .pill-label { color: var(--gold-bright); border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45); margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }

/* Oversized background number */
.cinema-slide-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -46%) scale(0.92);
    font-size: clamp(14rem, 34vw, 30rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.14);
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.4s ease, transform 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.cinema-slide.active .cinema-slide-number {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

.cinema-brand {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.55);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cinema-text-only .section-title { text-shadow: none; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
.cinema-text-only .slide-desc {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.75);
}
.cinema-status {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.cinema-status-rule { width: 36px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-bright); opacity: 0.7; }

/* Staggered text entrance on each slide change */
.cinema-text-only .cinema-content-overlay .container > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.cinema-text-only .cinema-slide.active .cinema-content-overlay .container > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.cinema-text-only .cinema-slide.active .container > :nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.cinema-text-only .cinema-slide.active .container > :nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.cinema-text-only .cinema-slide.active .container > :nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.cinema-text-only .cinema-slide.active .container > :nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.cinema-text-only .cinema-slide.active .container > :nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.65s; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cinema-text-only .slide-desc { font-size: 1rem; padding: 0 1rem; }
    .cinema-text-only .cinema-content-overlay { padding: 2rem 3.5rem; }
    .cinema-slide-number { font-size: 14rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .cinema-text-only .cinema-content-overlay .container > *,
    .cinema-slide-number { transition: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BRAND SPLIT - Dogemeatpay & Locomotive Store (text only)
   ========================================================================== */
.brand-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 80vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.brand-panel {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 7rem 6rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.brand-panel-dark {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 0%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.18), transparent 55%),
        var(--maroon-dark);
    --panel-text: #f4eee1;
    --panel-muted: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.68);
    --panel-line: rgba(244, 238, 225, 0.14);
    --panel-accent: var(--gold-bright);
}
.brand-panel-light {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 100%, rgba(157, 124, 75, 0.16), transparent 55%),
        var(--bg-accent);
    --panel-text: var(--maroon);
    --panel-muted: rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.68);
    --panel-line: rgba(58, 1, 20, 0.14);
    --panel-accent: var(--gold);
}

/* Gold sweep along the top edge on hover */
.brand-panel::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--grad-gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.brand-panel:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Oversized outlined number */
.brand-panel-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: 3rem;
    font-size: clamp(9rem, 18vw, 17rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--panel-line);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), -webkit-text-stroke-color 0.8s ease;
}
.brand-panel:hover .brand-panel-number {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--panel-accent);
}

.brand-panel-inner { max-width: 480px; }
.brand-panel .pill-label {
    color: var(--panel-accent);
    border-color: var(--panel-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}
.brand-panel-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.6vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--panel-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.brand-panel-title .italic { color: var(--panel-accent); }
.brand-panel-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--panel-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
}

.brand-panel-points {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}
.brand-panel-points li {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--panel-text);
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--panel-line);
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.brand-panel:hover .brand-panel-points li { border-color: var(--panel-accent); }

.brand-panel-status {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--panel-accent);
}
.brand-panel-rule {
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--panel-accent);
    transition: width 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.brand-panel:hover .brand-panel-rule { width: 80px; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .brand-panel { padding: 5rem 3.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .brand-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; }
    .brand-panel { padding: 4.5rem 1.5rem; min-height: 70vh; }
    .brand-panel-number { top: 1.5rem; right: 1.25rem; font-size: 8rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .brand-panel::after, .brand-panel-number, .brand-panel-rule { transition: none; }
}