/* ==========================================================================
   PHEONIX MEDIA LABS (pheonixmedialabs.com)
   Ultra-Premium Modern Dark Theme with Vibrant Phoenix Red Highlight
   Aesthetic: Institutional Quantitative Media Desk / High-Tech Luxury Performance
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Color Palette - Ultra Deep Obsidian & Neon Crimson */
  --bg-deep: #030305;
  --bg-base: #060609;
  --bg-surface: #0a0a0f;
  --bg-card: #0f0f16;
  --bg-card-elevated: #151520;
  --bg-card-hover: #191926;
  --bg-glass: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.82);

  --accent-red: #ff1e42;
  --accent-red-hover: #ff3355;
  --accent-red-glow: rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.45);
  --accent-red-subtle: rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.1);
  --accent-red-border: rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.35);
  --accent-red-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff1e42 0%, #ff526f 50%, #b80024 100%);

  --text-white: #ffffff;
  --text-main: #f0f0f5;
  --text-muted: #8d8d9f;
  --text-dim: #545468;

  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  --border-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --border-card-hover: rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.5);

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'SF Mono', Consolas, Menlo, monospace;

  /* Layout & Animation */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --transition-fast: 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-main);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% -10%, rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 25%, rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.06) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 70%, rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 48px 48px, 48px 48px;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

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

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

/* Fluid Typography with Bold Architectural Feel */
h1, .h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw + 0.5rem, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 850;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

h2, .h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw + 0.4rem, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

h3, .h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw + 0.2rem, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

p.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.3vw + 0.25rem, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.68;
  max-width: 780px;
}

/* Text Highlights & Gradients */
.red-text {
  color: var(--accent-red);
  background: var(--accent-red-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: inherit;
}

.gradient-title {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  padding-right: 1.75rem;
}

/* Section Spacing */
.section {
  padding-top: 6.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 6.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.section-tight {
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

/* Section Headers */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Sleek Modern Badges */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-red-border);
  color: #ff5e7b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.12);
  width: fit-content;
}

.badge-gray {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #10b981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
  animation: pulse-green 2s infinite;
}

.pulse-dot-red {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-red);
  animation: pulse-red 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-green {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

@keyframes pulse-red {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.8); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 30, 66, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 30, 66, 0); }
}

/* Premium Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent-red-gradient);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--accent-red-glow), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.7), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--accent-red-border);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 15px var(--accent-red-subtle);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Header & Navigation Bar */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background-color: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 5rem;
}

/* Brand Identity */
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.brand-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.25), rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.05));
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-red-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-red-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand:hover .brand-icon {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  border-color: var(--accent-red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--accent-red-glow);
}

.brand-name {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.brand-name span.labs {
  color: var(--accent-red);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8em;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Header USA Badge */
.usa-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Desktop Navigation Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 550;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-red-gradient);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-red);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Mobile Toggle (<768px) */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 0.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-toggle:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-red-border);
  background: rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.nav-toggle svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 5rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(9, 9, 14, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  z-index: 99;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.is-open {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-red);
}

/* Grid & Bento Card System */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

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

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

.grid-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

/* Modern Bento Card */
.card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.5), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent-red-border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px var(--accent-red-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
}

.card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-red-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.card:hover .card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.16);
}

.card h3, .card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section & Interactive Live Trading Terminal Mockup
   ========================================================================== */

.hero {
  padding-top: 5.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 6.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Hero Metrics Ribbon */
.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  background: rgba(14, 14, 22, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 850;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.stat-number span.stat-accent {
  color: var(--accent-red);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Interactive Quant Terminal Dashboard Card (Hero Visual) */
.hero-terminal-wrap {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1060px;
  background: #09090e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 50px rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: left;
}

.terminal-header {
  background: #0d0d14;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.terminal-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.terminal-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #2a2a38;
}

.terminal-dot.active-red {
  background: var(--accent-red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-red);
}

.terminal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.terminal-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.terminal-metric-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.terminal-metric-val {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.terminal-metric-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Brands Ticker Strip */
.brands-ticker-wrap {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.6);
  padding: 2.75rem 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.brands-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.brands-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.brand-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #656578;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  filter: grayscale(1);
}

.brand-pill:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
  filter: grayscale(0);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.brand-pill svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* Featured Case Studies - Premium Redesigned */
.case-study-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.case-study-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent-red-border);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px var(--accent-red-subtle);
}

.case-header {
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.case-body {
  padding: 0 2rem 2rem 2rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.case-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.case-metric-highlight {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.metric-cell {
  flex: 1;
}

.metric-val {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #ff526f;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.metric-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 550;
}

.case-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.case-bullet-item {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.case-bullet-item svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Feature Checklists */
.checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.checklist-item svg {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Testimonials Cards */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent-red-border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px var(--accent-red-subtle);
}

.quote-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.client-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.client-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-red-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ff526f;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.client-info h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.client-info p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* FAQ Accordion Component */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.is-active {
  border-color: var(--accent-red-border);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.faq-chevron {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.is-active .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.faq-item.is-active .faq-content {
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Call To Action Banner */
.cta-banner {
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #12121b 0%, #09090e 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-red-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 2.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 45px var(--accent-red-subtle);
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-red-gradient);
}

.cta-banner-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

/* Direct Contact Hub (NO FORM) */
.contact-hub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-tile {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent-red-border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px var(--accent-red-subtle);
}

.contact-tile .contact-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-red-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-red);
}

.contact-tile h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.contact-val {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #ff526f;
  word-break: break-all;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.copy-email-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.copy-email-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.15);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: var(--accent-red-border);
}

/* Timeline & Process */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 0 auto;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 30px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-red) 0%, rgba(255, 30, 66, 0.2) 100%);
}

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.timeline-step:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.step-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  top: 0;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #09090e;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-red);
  color: var(--accent-red);
  font-weight: 850;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-red-glow);
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Filter Bar & Insights */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent-red-gradient);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-red-glow);
}

.insight-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent-red-border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px var(--accent-red-subtle);
}

.insight-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* Footer (Zero Social Media) */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #07070a;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   md breakpoint: 768px
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.75rem;
  }
  .terminal-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Navigation Collapse */
  .nav-links,
  .header-actions .btn-primary {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    display: block;
  }

  /* Padding Adjustments */
  .section {
    padding-top: 4.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
  }

  .grid-2,
  .grid-3,
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-hub-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

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

  .timeline-step {
    padding-left: 4rem;
  }

  .step-marker {
    left: 4px;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stat-item::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
}