/* =====================================================================
   MD SABBIR KHAN — LUXURY EDITORIAL DESIGN SYSTEM
   Bespoke Design Tokens, Typography, Layout & Components
   ===================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --c-forest-green: #123D32;
  --c-evergreen: #092C25;
  --c-deep-dark: #051a16;
  --c-champagne-gold: #C5A46D;
  --c-gold-light: #dfcba5;
  --c-gold-hover: #b08f57;
  --c-gold-muted: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.18);
  --c-gold-subtle: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.08);

  --c-warm-ivory: #F7F4EC;
  --c-soft-white: #FFFEFA;
  --c-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
  --c-card-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --c-card-border-light: #E5DFD2;

  --c-charcoal: #222822;
  --c-text-body: #3c423c;
  --c-muted-gray: #777970;
  --c-border-light: #E5DFD2;
  --c-border-dark: rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.15);
  --c-border-gold: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.35);

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-display: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-accent: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-script: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', Consolas, monospace;

  /* Layout Spacing */
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --container-padding: 2rem;
  --section-padding-y: 6.5rem;
  --section-padding-sm: 4rem;

  /* Shadows & Depth */
  --shadow-subtle: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.04);
  --shadow-card: 0 12px 36px -4px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.07);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 48px -6px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.12);
  --shadow-dark: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);

  /* Transitions */
  --tr-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --tr-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --tr-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   RESET & FOUNDATIONS
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--c-warm-ivory);
  color: var(--c-text-body);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.68;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

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

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

button, input, textarea, select {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

::selection {
  background-color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  color: var(--c-evergreen);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.display-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-charcoal);
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--c-charcoal);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--c-muted-gray);
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Light Theme on Dark Sections */
.theme-dark,
.theme-deep-dark {
  background-color: var(--c-forest-green);
  color: var(--c-warm-ivory);
}

.theme-dark .section-title,
.theme-deep-dark .section-title,
.contact-section .section-title {
  color: #FAF8F5;
}

.theme-dark .section-subtitle,
.theme-deep-dark .section-subtitle,
.contact-section .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(247, 244, 236, 0.82);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   CONTAINER & LAYOUT
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-padding);
  padding-right: var(--container-padding);
}

.section {
  padding-top: var(--section-padding-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding-y);
  position: relative;
}

.section-sm {
  padding-top: var(--section-padding-sm);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding-sm);
}

.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.view-all-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: gap var(--tr-fast), color var(--tr-fast);
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.view-all-link:hover {
  color: var(--c-gold-light);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom-color: var(--c-gold-light);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   BUTTONS & CTAs
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--c-forest-green);
  color: var(--c-soft-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-forest-green);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--c-evergreen);
  border-color: var(--c-evergreen);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.28);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--c-forest-green);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-forest-green);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  color: var(--c-evergreen);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-champagne-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--c-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--c-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.35);
}

.btn-dark-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--c-warm-ivory);
  border: 1px solid rgba(247, 244, 236, 0.3);
}

.btn-dark-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION A — NAVIGATION BAR (EXACT REPLICA)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1050;
  background-color: rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.06);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
  max-width: 1320px;
}

.brand-identity {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sk-brand-logo {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #10352A;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-title {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #73756A;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #222822;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #10352A;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.btn-hero-cta {
  background-color: #10352A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.62rem 1.45rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid #10352A;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.btn-hero-cta .cta-arrow {
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  transition: transform var(--tr-fast);
}

.btn-hero-cta:hover {
  background-color: #092C25;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.25);
}

.btn-hero-cta:hover .cta-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.mobile-nav-cta {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Mobile Toggle Button */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  user-select: none;
  transition: background-color var(--tr-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover,
.mobile-toggle:focus-visible {
  background-color: rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.05);
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  height: 2.5px;
  width: 24px;
  background-color: #10352A;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--tr-smooth), opacity var(--tr-smooth), background-color var(--tr-fast);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION B — HERO SECTION (EXACT EDITORIAL REPLICA)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  min-height: clamp(580px, 75vh, 680px);
  background-color: #F4EFE4;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 80px;
}

.hero-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-left: max(1.5rem, calc((100vw - 1320px) / 2 + 1.5rem));
  padding-right: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hero-content-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #596057;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow .highlight-gold {
  color: #C5A46D;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #0E332A;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #10352A;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.1rem;
}

.gold-pipe {
  color: #C5A46D;
  margin: 0 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  background-color: #10352A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #10352A;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.btn-hero-primary .btn-arrow {
  color: #C5A46D;
  transition: transform var(--tr-fast);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background-color: #092C25;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.3);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #10352A;
  border: 1.5px solid #C5A46D;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.btn-hero-secondary .btn-arrow {
  color: #C5A46D;
  transition: transform var(--tr-fast);
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Facts Strip */
.facts-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.25);
}

.fact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.fact-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0E332A;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.fact-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #73756A;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Right Column: Full-Height Dedicated Seamless Background Image Container */
.hero-visual-col {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: clamp(580px, 75vh, 680px);
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: url('../images/sabbir-hero-user-seamless.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: 68% center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* Subtle ivory-to-transparent transition gradient along left edge */
.hero-visual-col::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #F4EFE4 0%, rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.8) 40%, rgba(244, 239, 228, 0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION C — ABOUT ME (EXACT REPLICA)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  background-color: #F4EFE4;
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.about-container-custom {
  max-width: 1320px;
}

.about-card-unified {
  background-color: #FFFEFA;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.7);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.05);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.35fr 1.15fr;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.about-photo-col {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-exact-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.8);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.about-exact-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.12);
}

.about-narrative-col {
  padding-right: 0.75rem;
}

.about-label-gold {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #C5A46D;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.about-title-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.14;
  color: #0E332A;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #555A52;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.about-btn-wrap {
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
}

.btn-about-more {
  background-color: #10352A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.65rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  border: 1px solid #10352A;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.btn-about-more .btn-arrow {
  color: #C5A46D;
  transition: transform var(--tr-fast);
}

.btn-about-more:hover {
  background-color: #092C25;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.25);
}

.btn-about-more:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Column 3: Focus List with Vertical Divider */
.about-focus-col {
  border-left: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  padding-left: 2.25rem;
}

.about-focus-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.about-focus-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.about-icon-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid #C5A46D;
  background-color: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
}

.about-focus-item:hover .about-icon-circle {
  background-color: #C5A46D;
}

.about-focus-item:hover .about-icon-circle svg path,
.about-focus-item:hover .about-icon-circle svg line,
.about-focus-item:hover .about-icon-circle svg circle,
.about-focus-item:hover .about-icon-circle svg polyline,
.about-focus-item:hover .about-icon-circle svg rect {
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-focus-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4C524A;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   EXACT REPLICA: SECTION D — VENTURES
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ventures-section {
  background-color: #0E2E25;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 85%, rgba(6, 26, 20, 0.7) 0%, transparent 50%);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}

.ventures-container-custom {
  max-width: 1320px;
}

.ventures-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ventures-label-gold {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #C5A46D;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ventures-title-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ventures-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #D4DAD5;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.ventures-view-all {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #C5A46D;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.4);
  padding-bottom: 0.2rem;
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
}

.ventures-view-all:hover {
  color: #DFCBA5;
  border-bottom-color: #DFCBA5;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.ventures-view-all .arrow-gold {
  color: #C5A46D;
}

/* 3-Column Grid */
.ventures-grid-custom {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

/* Card 1: SK IT SOLUTION BD */
.venture-card-sk {
  background-color: #FFFEFA;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 254, 250, 0.98) 45%, rgba(255, 254, 250, 0.65) 75%, rgba(255, 254, 250, 0.2) 100%),
    url('../images/bg-sk-office.webp');
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: auto 100%, cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  min-height: 410px;
  color: #222822;
  transition: transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.venture-card-sk:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.venture-logo-row {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.venture-logo-img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.sk-diamond-mark {
  height: 48px;
  width: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.22));
  transition: transform var(--tr-smooth);
}

.venture-card-sk:hover .sk-diamond-mark {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.prt-official-mark {
  height: 48px;
  width: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)) drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4)) contrast(1.1);
  transition: transform var(--tr-smooth);
}

.venture-card-prt:hover .prt-official-mark {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.venture-title-sk {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #10352A;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.venture-cat-sk {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #555A52;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.venture-desc-sk {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 320px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.venture-link-sk {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #10352A;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.venture-link-sk:hover {
  color: #C5A46D;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.venture-meta-sk {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #656B63;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.venture-meta-sk .meta-item,
.venture-meta-prt .meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Card 2: Pro Real Tech */
.venture-card-prt {
  background-color: #0A261F;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 38, 31, 0.98) 45%, rgba(10, 38, 31, 0.7) 75%, rgba(10, 38, 31, 0.25) 100%),
    url('../images/bg-prt-office.webp');
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: auto 100%, cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  min-height: 410px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.venture-card-prt:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-color: #C5A46D;
}

.venture-title-prt {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.venture-cat-prt {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #BFC7C2;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.venture-desc-prt {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #E2E8E4;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 320px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.venture-link-prt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #C5A46D;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.venture-link-prt:hover {
  color: #DFCBA5;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.venture-meta-prt {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #B0B8B2;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Column 3: Stacked Rows */
.ventures-stacked-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.venture-row-card {
  background-color: #FFFEFA;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.6);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  color: #222822;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.venture-row-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  border-color: #C5A46D;
}

.row-card-thumb {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.row-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.row-card-thumb.is-logo {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4px;
}

.row-card-thumb.is-logo img {
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

.row-card-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.row-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #10352A;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.row-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #656B63;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.row-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #8A9288;
}

.row-card-arrow {
  color: #C5A46D;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--tr-fast);
}

.venture-row-card:hover .row-card-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION E — SOFTWARE PRODUCTS (SAAS STUDIO)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.products-section {
  background-color: var(--c-warm-ivory);
}

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

.product-card {
  background-color: var(--c-pure-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-card-border-light);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.product-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
}

.product-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.product-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.icon-corexta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #0d9488);
  color: #fff;
}

.icon-tenomail {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #3b82f6);
  color: #fff;
}

.icon-nimbica {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #8b5cf6);
  color: #fff;
}

.icon-nimbica-img {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 98, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 98, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.icon-nimbica-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 98, 255, 0.25));
}

.product-card:hover .icon-nimbica-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 98, 255, 0.24);
}

.icon-tenomail-img {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(82, 149, 142, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(82, 149, 142, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.icon-tenomail-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(82, 149, 142, 0.25));
}

.product-card:hover .icon-tenomail-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(82, 149, 142, 0.28);
}

.icon-corexta-img {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(41, 95, 127, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(41, 95, 127, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.icon-corexta-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(41, 95, 127, 0.22));
}

.product-card:hover .icon-corexta-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(41, 95, 127, 0.24);
}

.product-title-brand {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.corexta-brand-logo {
  height: 25px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.product-meta-head h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.product-category-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-muted-gray);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.product-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--c-text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* UI Preview Mockup Inside Cards */
.product-mockup-frame {
  background: #0f172a;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.mockup-header-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mockup-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
}

.mockup-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.mockup-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Mockup Content Grids */
.mockup-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mockup-metric-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38bdf8;
  display: block;
}

.metric-sub {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.mockup-chart-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 4px;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.chart-bar {
  flex: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3), #6366f1);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.product-footer-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
}

.product-url {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-forest-green);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.product-url:hover {
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
}

.product-status-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: var(--c-warm-ivory);
  color: var(--c-muted-gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
}

.product-status-tag.active {
  background-color: rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.08);
  color: var(--c-forest-green);
  border-color: rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.2);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION F — ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY (TIMELINE)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.journey-section {
  background-color: #F6F2E9;
  background-image: url('../images/journey-bg-mountains.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: right center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.85);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.85);
  padding-top: 4.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.journey-label-gold {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #C5A46D;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.journey-title-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0E332A;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.journey-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555A52;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Horizontal Timeline Desktop */
.timeline-horizontal {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.timeline-rail {
  position: absolute;
  top: 11px;
  left: 2%;
  right: 2%;
  height: 1px;
  background: #C5A46D;
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-milestones-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.milestone-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-right: 0.85rem;
  padding-left: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* Vertical divider line on the right of each milestone */
.milestone-col:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.75);
}

/* The gold diamond node directly on the horizontal line */
.milestone-node-diamond {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  cursor: default;
}

.diamond-shape {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1.8px solid #C5A46D;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px #F6F2E9;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.diamond-shape::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #C5A46D;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.milestone-col:hover .diamond-shape {
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.25);
  background-color: #10352A;
  border-color: #C5A46D;
}

.milestone-col:hover .diamond-shape::after {
  background: #FFF;
}

.milestone-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.milestone-year {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #10352A;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.milestone-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  line-height: 1;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

.milestone-badge.exit {
  background: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.16);
  color: #8A6D3B;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.4);
}

.milestone-badge.current {
  background: rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.1);
  color: #10352A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.3);
}

.milestone-detail {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #555A52;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Education & Additional Training Row */
.journey-edu-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.journey-edu-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* Vertical divider between the education columns */
.journey-edu-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.75);
}

.journey-edu-badge {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #C5A46D;
  background: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #10352A;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.journey-edu-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.journey-edu-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #10352A;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.journey-edu-place {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #777970;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.journey-training-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #10352A;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.journey-training-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #555A52;
  margin-top: 3px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .timeline-milestones-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 1rem;
  }
  .timeline-rail {
    display: none;
  }
  .milestone-col::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .journey-edu-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .journey-edu-item::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .journey-section {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
  }

  .journey-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(246, 242, 233, 0.94) 0%, rgba(246, 242, 233, 0.88) 50%, rgba(246, 242, 233, 0.96) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }

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

  .journey-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  .timeline-horizontal {
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Authentic vertical connected gold rail on mobile */
  .timeline-rail {
    display: block !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 18px !important;
    bottom: 22px !important;
    left: 17px !important;
    right: auto !important;
    width: 2px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #C5A46D 0%, rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.6) 80%, rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.15) 100%) !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
  }

  .timeline-milestones-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 1.1rem !important;
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .milestone-col {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    position: relative !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .milestone-col::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Diamond node anchored directly over the rail (centered at 18px) */
  .milestone-node-diamond {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    min-width: 36px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 14px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 3 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .diamond-shape {
    width: 11px !important;
    height: 11px !important;
    background-color: #FAF8F5 !important;
    border: 2px solid #C5A46D !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #F6F2E9, 0 2px 8px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.25) !important;
  }

  .diamond-shape::after {
    width: 3px !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    background: #C5A46D !important;
  }

  /* Elevated glassmorphic milestone info card */
  .milestone-info {
    flex: 1 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.32) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.05) !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .milestone-col:active .milestone-info,
  .milestone-col:hover .milestone-info {
    border-color: #C5A46D !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.18) !important;
    transform: translateX(3px) !important;
  }

  .milestone-year {
    font-size: 1.12rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #10352A !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 0.4rem !important;
  }

  .milestone-detail {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    color: #4A5046 !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
  }

  /* Education row */
  .journey-edu-row {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
    padding-top: 1.75rem !important;
    margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.3) !important;
  }

  .journey-edu-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.25) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION G — WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE (SERVICES)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-section {
  background-color: var(--c-warm-ivory);
}

.services-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.services-catalog {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--c-pure-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.06);
  color: var(--c-forest-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--c-muted-gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Work Together Feature Panel */
.work-together-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--c-forest-green), var(--c-evergreen));
  color: var(--c-warm-ivory);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.panel-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-soft-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.panel-header p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(247, 244, 236, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.path-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.path-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
}

.path-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.path-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--c-soft-white);
}

.path-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(247, 244, 236, 0.65);
}

.path-arrow {
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION H — ACHIEVEMENTS & MILESTONES (DARK FOREGROUND)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.milestones-section {
  background-color: var(--c-forest-green);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 90%, rgba(9, 44, 37, 0.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
  color: var(--c-warm-ivory);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.2);
}

.milestones-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.quote-author-wrap {
  text-align: right;
  max-width: 360px;
}

.author-quote-script {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.author-sig-cursive {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--c-soft-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.milestone-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.milestone-stat-box {
  background: rgba(9, 44, 37, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.2);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.milestone-stat-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  background: rgba(9, 44, 37, 0.85);
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-soft-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.stat-caption {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(247, 244, 236, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION I — NOTES FROM THE JOURNEY (INSIGHTS & ARTICLES)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.insights-section {
  background-color: var(--c-warm-ivory);
}

.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.article-card {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  background-color: var(--c-pure-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
}

.article-thumb-wrapper {
  height: 190px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background-color: #1e293b;
}

.article-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--tr-slow);
}

.article-card:hover .article-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.article-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(9, 44, 37, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.3);
}

.article-content {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-topic-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-read-link {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-forest-green);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.article-read-link:hover {
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION J — WORK TOGETHER & CONTACT FORM (DARK SECTION)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--c-forest-green);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(9, 44, 37, 0.95) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.07) 0%, transparent 45%);
  color: var(--c-warm-ivory);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.2);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-block {
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-section .section-title {
  color: #FAF8F5 !important;
}

.contact-section .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(247, 244, 236, 0.82) !important;
}

.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

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

.info-icon-badge {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.25);
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.info-val {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--c-soft-white);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.info-val a:hover {
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
}

/* Contact Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background: rgba(9, 44, 37, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3rem 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(247, 244, 236, 0.9);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  color: var(--c-soft-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.15);
}

.form-select option {
  background-color: var(--c-evergreen);
  color: var(--c-soft-white);
}

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

.form-feedback {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: none;
}

.form-feedback.success {
  display: block;
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: #6ee7b7;
}

.form-feedback.error {
  display: block;
  background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: #fca5a5;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION K — FOOTER
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION K — FOOTER (EXACT EDITORIAL REPLICA)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-section {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  color: #3C423C;
  padding-top: 2.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.85);
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
}

.footer-main-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Left: Brand Identity */
.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  width: 46px;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 5px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.12));
}

.footer-brand-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #123D32;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.footer-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #555A52;
  margin-top: 2px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.footer-brand-title .pipe {
  color: #C5A46D;
  margin: 0 0.25rem;
}

.footer-brand-motto {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #777A73;
  margin-top: 3px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Center: Navigation Links */
.footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
}

.footer-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #4A524A;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast);
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: #C5A46D;
}

/* Right: Social Media Icons */
.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-social-link {
  color: #123D32;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
  color: #C5A46D;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.75);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #7E837B;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-copyright {
  color: #7E837B;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: #7E837B;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast);
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #C5A46D;
}

.legal-sep {
  color: rgba(126, 131, 123, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-main-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .footer-nav {
    gap: 1rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   INTERACTIVE ARTICLE MODAL / DRAWER
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(5, 26, 22, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-card {
  background-color: var(--c-pure-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  max-width: 780px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--tr-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--c-warm-ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--c-charcoal);
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--c-forest-green);
  color: var(--c-soft-white);
}

.modal-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--c-champagne-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.modal-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--c-text-body);
}

.modal-body p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN SYSTEM
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 80px;
  }
  .hero-content-col {
    padding-left: var(--container-padding);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding);
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .hero-content-inner {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-visual-col {
    min-height: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    background-position: 65% center;
  }
  .hero-visual-col::before {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: auto;
    width: 100%;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #F4EFE4 0%, rgba(244, 239, 228, 0) 100%);
  }

  .portrait-img {
    height: 480px;
  }

  .about-card-unified {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .about-focus-col {
    grid-column: span 2;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 2rem;
  }

  .about-focus-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .ventures-grid-custom {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .ventures-stacked-col {
    grid-column: span 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

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

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

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

  .services-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .timeline-milestones {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    row-gap: 3rem;
  }

  .timeline-axis {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@keyframes mobileNavSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

body.mobile-menu-active {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Backdrop Overlay */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  top: 70px;
  background: rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 990;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

body.mobile-menu-active .mobile-nav-backdrop {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .navbar {
    height: 70px;
    z-index: 1050;
  }

  .nav-container {
    height: 70px;
  }

  .nav-menu,
  .nav-cta,
  .btn-hero-cta,
  .navbar .btn-hero-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1060;
  }

  /* Mobile Toggle Active State (Smooth transformation into X) */
  .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
    background-color: #C5A46D;
  }
  .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
  }
  .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
    background-color: #C5A46D;
  }

  /* Mobile Dropdown Menu — High Z-Index, Fixed Positioning, Touch Scroll */
  .nav-menu.mobile-open {
    display: flex !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: calc(100vh - 70px);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    background-color: #FAF8F5 !important;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 3rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.25) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.3) !important;
    gap: 0.35rem !important;
    z-index: 1050;
    animation: mobileNavSlideIn 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  }

  .nav-menu.mobile-open .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.6);
    color: #10352A;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: color 0.15s ease, padding-left 0.15s ease;
  }

  .nav-menu.mobile-open .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-menu.mobile-open .nav-link:active,
  .nav-menu.mobile-open .nav-link.active {
    color: #C5A46D;
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
  }

  .nav-menu.mobile-open .nav-link.active::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .nav-menu.mobile-open .mobile-nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #10352A;
    color: #FAF8F5 !important;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.25);
  }

  .about-card-unified {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .about-focus-col {
    grid-column: span 1;
    border-top: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
  }

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

  .ventures-grid-custom {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ventures-stacked-col {
    grid-column: span 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  /* USER REQUIREMENT: HIDE HERO PORTRAIT IMAGE ON MOBILE DEVICES ONLY */
  .hero-visual-col {
    display: none !important;
  }

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

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

  .services-catalog {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root {
    --container-padding: 1.25rem;
    --section-padding-y: 4.5rem;
  }

  .navbar {
    height: 70px;
  }

  .nav-container {
    height: 70px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    max-width: 200px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 70px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-content-col {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 7.5vw, 2.85rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn-hero-primary,
  .hero-actions .btn-hero-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .hero-visual-col {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .facts-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem 1rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .fact-number {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .fact-label {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  .ventures-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .ventures-title-serif {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 6vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .ventures-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
  }

  .venture-card-sk,
  .venture-card-prt {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .product-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .work-together-panel {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .milestone-stats-grid,
  .milestones-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .milestone-stat-box {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

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

  .contact-form {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }

  .facts-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .milestone-stats-grid,
  .milestones-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .portrait-img {
    height: 340px;
  }

  .portrait-callout {
    position: static;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .timeline-milestones {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .milestone-item {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --container-padding: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-content-col {
    padding: 2rem 1rem 2.25rem 1rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  .hero-visual-col {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mockup-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .about-card-unified,
  .venture-card-sk,
  .venture-card-prt,
  .product-card,
  .milestone-stat-box {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* =====================================================================
   BESPOKE LUXURY FOUNDER AUDIO PLAYER & HERO/FLOATING COMPONENTS
   ===================================================================== */
.btn-hero-audio {
  background: rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.05);
  color: #10352A;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.04);
}

.btn-hero-audio:hover {
  background: #10352A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #10352A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.16);
}

.btn-hero-audio:hover .audio-btn-icon {
  color: #C5A46D;
}

.btn-hero-audio .audio-btn-icon {
  color: #C5A46D;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast);
}

.audio-pulse-indicator {
  position: relative;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.audio-pulse-indicator .audio-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #C5A46D;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
}

.btn-hero-audio.is-playing .audio-pulse-indicator::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.4);
  animation: audioPulse 1.6s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes audioPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  70% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Founder Audio Player Card in About Section */
.founder-audio-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFEFA 0%, #F8F5EC 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.35);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.06), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.founder-audio-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #C5A46D 0%, #10352A 100%);
  border-top-left-radius: 14px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 14px;
}

.founder-audio-card.is-playing {
  border-color: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -4px rgba(18, 61, 50, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.2);
}

/* Header */
.founder-audio-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.6);
}

.audio-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.audio-badge-live {
  position: relative;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.audio-badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #10352A;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

.founder-audio-card.is-playing .audio-badge-dot {
  background: #C5A46D;
}

.audio-badge-ping {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-audio-card.is-playing .audio-badge-ping {
  animation: audioBadgePulse 1.8s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes audioBadgePulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  70% { transform: scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
}

.audio-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #10352A;
}

.audio-header-tag {
  background: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.18);
  color: #8A6D3B;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.audio-time-display {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #555A52;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.audio-time-sep {
  color: #A3A79E;
}

/* Controls Row */
.founder-audio-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.audio-play-button {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10352A;
  color: #C5A46D;
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.22);
}

.audio-play-button:hover {
  background: #092C25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.32);
}

.audio-play-button:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

.audio-play-button svg {
  transition: transform var(--tr-fast);
}

/* Track Waveform & Scrub Area */
.audio-scrub-area {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Waveform Equalizer Bars */
.audio-waveform-bars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  height: 22px;
  gap: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 2px;
}

.wave-bar {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 2px;
  max-width: 6px;
  height: var(--h, 40%);
  background: rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.25);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: height 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  transform-origin: bottom;
}

.founder-audio-card.is-playing .wave-bar {
  background: #C5A46D;
  animation: waveBarDance 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.founder-audio-card.is-playing .wave-bar:nth-child(2n) {
  animation-duration: 0.9s;
  animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.founder-audio-card.is-playing .wave-bar:nth-child(3n) {
  animation-duration: 1.4s;
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.founder-audio-card.is-playing .wave-bar:nth-child(4n) {
  animation-duration: 0.75s;
  animation-delay: 0.05s;
}

.founder-audio-card.is-playing .wave-bar:nth-child(5n) {
  animation-duration: 1.1s;
  animation-delay: 0.25s;
}

@keyframes waveBarDance {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scaleY(0.4);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scaleY(1.15);
  }
}

/* Interactive Scrub Track */
.audio-scrub-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  outline: none;
}

.audio-scrub-rail {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  transition: height 0.15s ease;
}

.audio-scrub-track:hover .audio-scrub-rail {
  height: 6px;
}

.audio-scrub-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10352A 0%, #C5A46D 100%);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.audio-scrub-thumb {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #C5A46D;
  border: 2px solid #FFFEFA;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.audio-scrub-track:hover .audio-scrub-thumb,
.audio-scrub-track:focus-visible .audio-scrub-thumb,
.founder-audio-card.is-playing .audio-scrub-thumb {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

/* Speed Button */
.audio-speed-btn {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.12);
  color: #10352A;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
}

.audio-speed-btn:hover {
  background: #10352A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #10352A;
}

/* Volume Button */
.audio-volume-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: #555A52;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
}

.audio-volume-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.05);
  color: #10352A;
}

/* Floating Mini Player Pill */
.floating-audio-pill {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 990;
  background: rgba(16, 53, 42, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.4);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
  animation: floatingPillSlideUp 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes floatingPillSlideUp {
  from {
    transform: translateY(30px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.floating-pill-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.floating-pill-disc {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.35);
}

.floating-audio-pill.is-playing .floating-pill-disc {
  animation: discSpin 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes discSpin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.floating-pill-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.floating-pill-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #F7F4EC;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.floating-pill-time {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #C5A46D;
}

.floating-pill-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.floating-pill-playbtn {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #C5A46D;
  color: #10352A;
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--tr-fast), background var(--tr-fast);
}

.floating-pill-playbtn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: #dfcba5;
}

.floating-pill-close {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(247, 244, 236, 0.6);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast);
}

.floating-pill-close:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .btn-hero-audio {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .founder-audio-controls {
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .audio-play-button {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
  .audio-waveform-bars {
    height: 18px;
    gap: 2px;
  }
  .floating-audio-pill {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

/* =====================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — EDITORIAL DESIGN SYSTEM & SECTIONS
   ===================================================================== */

/* 1. About Hero Section */
.about-hero-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  min-height: clamp(580px, 78vh, 720px);
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 80px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.about-hero-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-left: max(1.5rem, calc((100vw - 1280px) / 2 + 1.5rem));
  padding-right: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-width: 0;
}

.about-hero-content-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.6vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-hero-intro {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-hero-intro p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
  color: #3C423C;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-hero-intro p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Subtle Facts Row */
.about-facts-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.about-fact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-fact-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #102C25;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-fact-text {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #69736C;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* About Hero Right Visual Column */
.about-hero-visual-col {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: clamp(580px, 78vh, 720px);
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: url('../images/sabbir-hero-section.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: 68% center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
}

.about-hero-visual-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #F5F0E6 0%, rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.7) 15%, transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 2. Section: The Person Behind the Work */
.about-behind-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding-top: var(--section-padding-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding-y);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.about-behind-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.18fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-behind-media {
  position: relative;
}

.about-behind-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-behind-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}

.about-behind-caption {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border-top: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.caption-marker {
  color: #C5A46D;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

.caption-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #69736C;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.about-narrative-body p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.76;
  color: #3C423C;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.about-narrative-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-behind-action {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.editorial-arrow-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
}

.editorial-arrow-link:hover {
  color: #B99A5E;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* 3. Section: My Professional Background */
.about-experience-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-top: var(--section-padding-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding-y);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.about-section-header {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.about-section-header .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #69736C;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

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

.about-pillar-card {
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  background-color: #FDFBF7;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.pillar-category {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B99A5E;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* 4. Section: Businesses I've Built */
.about-ventures-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding-top: var(--section-padding-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding-y);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.about-ventures-editorial {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.about-venture-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 210px 1fr;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.about-venture-row:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-venture-meta-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.venture-badge-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #102C25;
  background-color: #F0EAE1;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.about-venture-logo {
  max-width: 44px;
  max-height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.about-venture-logo.prt-logo-style {
  max-width: 140px;
  max-height: 36px;
}

.venture-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #B99A5E;
}

.about-venture-heading {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.about-venture-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.about-venture-link-wrap {
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* 5. Section: From Services to Software Products */
.about-products-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-top: var(--section-padding-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding-y);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.section-narrative-lead {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

.section-narrative-lead p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.section-narrative-lead p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-products-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.about-product-card {
  background-color: #FDFBF7;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.about-product-card:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-product-card.featured-product-card {
  border: 1.5px solid #C5A46D;
  background-color: #FAF7EF;
}

.about-product-card.featured-product-card:hover {
  background-color: #FFFDF9;
}

.product-top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.product-identity {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.about-product-logo {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.about-product-title {
  font-size: 1.38rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.about-product-tagline {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #69736C;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.product-status-pill {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background-color: #EDE8DE;
  color: #525852;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.product-status-pill.exit-pill {
  background-color: #F3ECE0;
  color: #876527;
}

.product-status-pill.active-pill {
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #D4B77A;
}

.about-product-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.about-product-footer {
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.editorial-product-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
}

.editorial-product-link:hover {
  color: #B99A5E;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.about-products-action {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

/* 6. Section: Education and Continuous Learning */
.about-education-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding-top: var(--section-padding-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding-y);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.about-education-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-education-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.85rem;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  border-left: 2px solid #D4B77A;
  position: relative;
}

.edu-timeline-item {
  position: relative;
}

.edu-timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: -2.48rem;
  top: 0.35rem;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #102C25;
  border: 2px solid #D4B77A;
}

.edu-level {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #69736C;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.edu-institution {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
}

/* 7. Section: How I Approach Business (Philosophy) */
.about-philosophy-section {
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #F5F0E6;
  padding-top: 7rem;
  padding-bottom: 7rem;
  position: relative;
}

.gold-label {
  color: #D4B77A !important;
}

.gold-label::before {
  background-color: #D4B77A !important;
}

.philosophy-header {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.philosophy-intro-text p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.76;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.philosophy-subhead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #D4B77A;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.philosophy-principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.principle-card {
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.28);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.principle-card:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.principle-number {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D4B77A;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.principle-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.principle-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.82);
}

.philosophy-closing-statement {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.25);
  padding-top: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.closing-quote {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.3vw, 1.7rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 8. Section: Who I Enjoy Working With */
.about-audiences-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding-top: var(--section-padding-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding-y);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.about-audiences-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.audience-column {
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.audience-column:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.audience-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B99A5E;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.audience-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.audience-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #40453D;
}

.about-audiences-action {
  text-align: center;
}

/* 9. Section: Explore More */
.about-explore-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.explore-section-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

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

.explore-item-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.explore-item-card:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.explore-item-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B99A5E;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.explore-item-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.explore-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.64;
  color: #69736C;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.explore-item-arrow {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #B99A5E;
  transition: transform var(--tr-fast);
}

.explore-item-card:hover .explore-item-arrow {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* 10. Section: Closing Contact */
.about-contact-section {
  background-color: #0B211C;
  padding-top: 7rem;
  padding-bottom: 7rem;
}

.about-contact-box {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-contact-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-contact-body {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.76;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.about-contact-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT PAGE RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-hero-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-hero-content-col {
    padding-left: var(--container-padding);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding);
  }

  .about-hero-visual-col {
    min-height: 480px;
    height: 480px;
  }

  .about-behind-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .about-behind-media {
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-education-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .about-products-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-audiences-grid,
  .about-explore-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .philosophy-principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-hero-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    padding-top: 70px;
  }

  .about-hero-visual-col {
    min-height: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    width: 100%;
    background-position: center top;
  }

  .about-hero-content-col {
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .about-facts-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .about-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .about-venture-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-product-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .principle-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .audience-column {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .explore-item-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-contact-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-contact-ctas .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* =====================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — EDITORIAL DESIGN SYSTEM & COMPONENTS
   ===================================================================== */

/* 1. Contact Hero Section */
.contact-hero-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  min-height: clamp(540px, 72vh, 650px);
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 80px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.contact-hero-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-left: max(1.5rem, calc((100vw - 1280px) / 2 + 1.5rem));
  padding-right: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-width: 0;
}

.contact-hero-content-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.contact-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.6vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-hero-intro {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.contact-hero-intro p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
  color: #3C423C;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-hero-subline {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25 !important;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Contact Hero Right Visual Column */
.contact-hero-visual-col {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: clamp(540px, 72vh, 650px);
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: url('../images/sabbir-about-exact.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
}

.contact-hero-visual-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #F5F0E6 0%, rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.15) 18%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 2. Main Contact Section */
.contact-main-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-top: var(--section-padding-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding-y);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.contact-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-info-narrative p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-info-narrative p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Inquiry Categories Guidance Card */
.inquiry-categories-card {
  background-color: #FDFBF7;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.categories-header-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B99A5E;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.inquiry-categories-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.category-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.category-bullet {
  color: #C5A46D;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.category-name {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.category-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #69736C;
}

/* Verified Contact Details Box */
.contact-details-box {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
}

.contact-details-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-details-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.detail-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.detail-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.detail-label {
  color: #69736C;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.detail-value {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  text-align: right;
}

.detail-link {
  color: #102C25;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast);
}

.detail-link:hover {
  color: #B99A5E;
}

/* Right Column: Contact Form Panel */
.contact-form-panel {
  background-color: #FDFBF7;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #69736C;
}

.inquiry-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #202722;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.required-mark {
  color: #C5A46D;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.optional-mark {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: none;
  color: #777970;
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #202722;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-fast), box-shadow var(--tr-fast), background-color var(--tr-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #C5A46D;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.15);
}

.form-input.input-invalid,
.form-select.input-invalid,
.form-textarea.input-invalid {
  border-color: #D32F2F !important;
  background-color: #FFF9F9 !important;
}

.field-error-msg {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #D32F2F;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  display: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.select-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 5px solid transparent;
  border-right: 5px solid transparent;
  border-top: 6px solid #69736C;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-submit-full {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #777970;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Feedback States */
.form-feedback-card {
  padding: 3rem 2.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  animation: fadeInFeedback 0.3s ease-out;
}

@keyframes fadeInFeedback {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.success-card {
  background-color: #FAFBF9;
  border: 1px solid #C8E6C9;
}

.error-card {
  background-color: #FFF9F8;
  border: 1px solid #FFCDD2;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.feedback-icon-badge {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.success-badge {
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #D4B77A;
}

.error-badge {
  background-color: #D32F2F;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.feedback-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.feedback-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.feedback-actions {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* 3. Section — What Happens Next? */
.contact-steps-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding-top: var(--section-padding-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding-y);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.contact-steps-header {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

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

.step-card {
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.step-card:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.step-number {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D4B77A;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.step-heading {
  font-size: 1.38rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #40453D;
}

/* 4. Section — Prefer Connecting Professionally? */
.contact-linkedin-section {
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #F5F0E6;
  padding-top: 6rem;
  padding-bottom: 6rem;
}

.linkedin-feature-box {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.linkedin-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.15);
  color: #D4B77A;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.linkedin-feature-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.linkedin-feature-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.linkedin-action-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* 5. Closing CTA Section */
.contact-closing-cta-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding-top: 6.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 6.5rem;
}

.closing-cta-box {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.closing-cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.closing-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.closing-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   CONTACT PAGE RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-hero-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .contact-hero-content-col {
    padding-left: var(--container-padding);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding);
  }

  .contact-hero-visual-col {
    min-height: 440px;
    height: 440px;
  }

  .contact-hero-visual-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.45) 75%, #F5F0E6 100%);
  }

  .contact-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .contact-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-hero-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 70px;
  }

  .contact-hero-visual-col {
    min-height: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-hero-visual-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.2) 0%, transparent 15%, transparent 75%, #F5F0E6 100%);
  }

  .contact-hero-content-col {
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .contact-form-panel {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .inquiry-categories-card,
  .contact-details-box {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .step-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .detail-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }

  .detail-value {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .closing-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .closing-cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* =====================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION & REUSABLE SERVICE DETAIL TEMPLATES
   (MD Sabbir Khan — shabbirkhan.com Luxury Editorial System)
   ===================================================================== */

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   0. BREADCRUMB NAVIGATION
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.breadcrumb-nav,
.breadcrumb-bar {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  margin-top: 76px;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #69736C;
}

.breadcrumb-list li a {
  color: #102C25;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast);
}

.breadcrumb-list li a:hover {
  color: #B99A5E;
}

.breadcrumb-sep {
  color: #B99A5E;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  user-select: none;
}

.breadcrumb-list li[aria-current="page"] {
  color: #69736C;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   1. SERVICES OVERVIEW HERO SECTION
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-hero-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  min-height: clamp(540px, 72vh, 650px);
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 80px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.services-hero-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-left: max(1.5rem, calc((100vw - 1280px) / 2 + 1.5rem));
  padding-right: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-width: 0;
}

.services-hero-content-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.services-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.6vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.services-hero-intro p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
  color: #353B36;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.services-hero-intro p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.services-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.services-delivery-notice {
  background: rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.35);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #40453D;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.services-delivery-notice .notice-icon {
  color: #B99A5E;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.services-hero-visual-col {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: clamp(540px, 72vh, 650px);
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: url('../images/sabbir-about-exact.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  border-left: none;
}

.services-hero-visual-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #F5F0E6 0%, rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.15) 18%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   2. SECTION: FIND THE RIGHT AREA OF SUPPORT (AREAS GRID)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-areas-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.services-editorial-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.service-panel-feature,
.service-panel-standard {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-smooth), transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.service-panel-feature {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border-top: 3px solid #102C25;
}

.service-panel-standard {
  border-top: 3px solid #B99A5E;
}

.service-panel-feature:hover,
.service-panel-standard:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.08);
}

.service-panel-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D4B77A;
  line-height: 1;
}

.service-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #69736C;
  background-color: rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.05);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.service-panel-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-panel-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-scope-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.scope-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #102C25;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.service-feature-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.service-feature-bullets li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #40453D;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.service-feature-bullets li::before {
  content: "\25C6";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #B99A5E;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  top: 0.35rem;
}

.service-panel-action {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.8);
}

.editorial-arrow-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #102C25;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast), transform var(--tr-fast);
}

.editorial-arrow-link:hover {
  color: #B99A5E;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.arrow-gold {
  color: #B99A5E;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   3. SECTION: AN APPROACH SHAPED BY REAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-philosophy-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.services-philosophy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.philosophy-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.08);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

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

.philosophy-image-badge {
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #B99A5E;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.philosophy-image-badge .badge-dot {
  color: #D4B77A;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.philosophy-narrative-copy {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.philosophy-narrative-copy p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
  color: #353B36;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.philosophy-principles-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.principle-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.8);
}

.principle-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.principle-marker {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D4B77A;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
}

.principle-heading {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.principle-text {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555A52;
  margin: 0;
}

.philosophy-action-wrap {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   4. SECTION: HOW AN ENGAGEMENT WORKS (PROCESS)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-process-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.services-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.process-step-card {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-smooth), transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.08);
}

.process-step-num {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D4B77A;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.process-step-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.process-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #40453D;
  margin: 0;
}

.process-cta-wrap {
  text-align: center;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   5. SECTION: WHO THESE SERVICES ARE FOR (AUDIENCE)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-audience-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.services-audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.audience-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-smooth), transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.audience-card:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.08);
}

.audience-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B99A5E;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.audience-title {
  font-size: 1.42rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.audience-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #40453D;
  margin: 0;
}

.audience-action-wrap {
  text-align: center;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   6. SECTION: RELATED EXPERIENCE AND VENTURES
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-ventures-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.services-ventures-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.venture-entry-card {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-smooth), transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.venture-entry-card:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.08);
}

.venture-entry-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  min-height: 42px;
}

.venture-entry-logo {
  max-height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.venture-entry-logo.prt-logo {
  max-height: 28px;
}

.venture-icon-box {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #D4B77A;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.venture-entry-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #69736C;
}

.venture-entry-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.venture-entry-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.venture-entry-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.7);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   7. SERVICES FAQ SECTION (ACCESSIBLE ACCORDION)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-faq-section,
.service-faq-section {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.faq-container-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-fast);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: #B99A5E;
}

.faq-question:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #D4B77A;
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #B99A5E;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  opacity: 1;
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: #40453D;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-footer-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   8. CLOSING CTA SECTION (SERVICES & DETAIL TEMPLATES)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-closing-cta-section,
.service-detail-cta-section {
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.25);
}

.services-closing-cta-section .closing-cta-title,
.service-detail-cta-section .closing-cta-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.services-closing-cta-section .closing-cta-desc,
.service-detail-cta-section .closing-cta-desc {
  color: #DCD6CD;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   9. INDIVIDUAL SERVICE DETAIL TEMPLATE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.service-detail-hero {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.service-detail-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.service-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: #202722;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-hero-subtext {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #555A52;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.service-visual-frame {
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.08);
}

.service-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.service-visual-caption {
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #D4B77A;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid #B99A5E;
}

/* Service Detail Sections Universal */
.service-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.service-section-header {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* Section B: Challenge Cards */
.service-challenge-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

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

.challenge-card {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2rem;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-smooth), transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.challenge-card:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.08);
}

.challenge-num {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D4B77A;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.challenge-title {
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.challenge-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #40453D;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Section C: Scope Grid */
.service-scope-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
}

.service-scope-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.scope-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-smooth), transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.scope-card:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.08);
}

.scope-title {
  font-size: 1.24rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.scope-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #555A52;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Section D: Steps Flow */
.service-approach-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.service-steps-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.flow-step {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.65rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-smooth), transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.flow-step:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.08);
}

.flow-step-num {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D4B77A;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.flow-step-title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.flow-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #40453D;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Section E: Deliverables Box */
.service-deliverables-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
}

.deliverables-box {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.06);
}

.deliverables-intro {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

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

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

.deliv-bullet {
  color: #B99A5E;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.deliv-name {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.deliv-text {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #555A52;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Section F: Experience Columns */
.service-experience-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.experience-columns-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.exp-col {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-smooth), transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.exp-col:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.08);
}

.exp-col-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.exp-col-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #40453D;
  margin: 0;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   10. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES FOR SERVICES
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-hero-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 80px;
  }

  .services-hero-content-col {
    padding-left: var(--container-padding);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding);
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .services-hero-content-inner {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .services-hero-visual-col {
    min-height: 440px;
    height: 440px;
    width: 100%;
    background-position: center 20%;
  }

  .services-hero-visual-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.45) 75%, #F5F0E6 100%);
  }

  .services-editorial-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .services-philosophy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .service-detail-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

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

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

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

  .services-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .services-audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .services-ventures-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .experience-columns-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .services-hero-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 70px;
  }

  .services-hero-content-col {
    padding-top: 2.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .services-hero-content-inner {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .services-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6.5vw, 2.35rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin-top: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  }

  .services-hero-intro p {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .services-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
  }

  .services-hero-actions .btn-hero-primary,
  .services-hero-actions .btn-hero-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .services-delivery-notice {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }

  .services-hero-visual-col {
    min-height: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    width: 100%;
    background-position: center 15%;
  }

  .services-hero-visual-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.2) 0%, transparent 15%, transparent 75%, #F5F0E6 100%);
  }

  .services-areas-section,
  .services-philosophy-section,
  .services-process-section,
  .services-audience-section,
  .services-ventures-section,
  .services-faq-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .section-header-block {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  .services-editorial-layout {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .service-panel-feature,
  .service-panel-standard {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .service-panel-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.28;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .service-panel-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .service-number {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  .service-scope-tags {
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .scope-tag {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.6rem;
  }

  .service-feature-bullets {
    gap: 0.55rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .service-feature-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .service-panel-action {
    padding-top: 1rem;
  }

  .services-philosophy-grid {
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

  .philosophy-image-frame {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .philosophy-image-badge {
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .philosophy-narrative-copy p {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .philosophy-principles-list {
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .principle-item {
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .principle-marker {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    min-width: 2rem;
  }

  .principle-heading {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .principle-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
  }

  .services-process-grid,
  .services-audience-grid,
  .services-ventures-grid {
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .process-step-card,
  .audience-card,
  .venture-entry-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .process-step-num {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .process-step-title,
  .audience-title,
  .venture-entry-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .process-step-desc,
  .audience-desc,
  .venture-entry-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
  }

  .process-cta-wrap,
  .audience-action-wrap {
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .process-cta-wrap .btn,
  .audience-action-wrap .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .faq-accordion {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .faq-answer p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .faq-footer-cta {
    margin-top: 2.25rem;
  }

  .faq-footer-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .services-closing-cta-section,
  .service-detail-cta-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .closing-cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 5.5vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
  }

  .closing-cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .closing-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .closing-cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .service-detail-hero {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  }

  .service-visual-img {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .service-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .service-hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

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

  .service-scope-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-steps-flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .deliverables-box {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .challenge-card,
  .scope-card,
  .flow-step,
  .exp-col {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .services-hero-content-col {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .services-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .services-hero-visual-col {
    min-height: 320px;
    height: 320px;
  }

  .service-panel-feature,
  .service-panel-standard,
  .process-step-card,
  .audience-card,
  .venture-entry-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* =====================================================================
   BLOG ARCHIVE & REUSABLE SINGLE BLOG POST TEMPLATES
   (MD Sabbir Khan — shabbirkhan.com Luxury Editorial System)
   ===================================================================== */

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   0. READING PROGRESS BAR
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reading-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background-color: #D4B77A;
  z-index: 10001;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   1. BLOG ARCHIVE HERO
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-hero-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  margin-top: 76px;
}

.blog-hero-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.blog-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.blog-hero-intro p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
  color: #353B36;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.blog-hero-intro p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   2. FEATURED ARTICLE SECTION
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.featured-article-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.featured-article-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.featured-article-card:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.08);
}

.featured-media-col {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #102C25;
}

.featured-img-link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.featured-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--tr-slow);
}

.featured-article-card:hover .featured-cover-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.featured-pill-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #D4B77A;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.4);
}

.featured-content-col {
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem 3rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.featured-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.article-category-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #102C25;
  background-color: rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.06);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.featured-reading-time {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #69736C;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.featured-headline {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.3vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.featured-headline a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast);
}

.featured-headline a:hover {
  color: #B99A5E;
}

.featured-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.featured-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.8);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.featured-author-date {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #69736C;
}

.featured-author-date .author-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   3. CATEGORY NAVIGATION & SEARCH BAR
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-controls-section {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

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

.blog-categories-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.category-btn {
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #555A52;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
}

.category-btn:hover {
  color: #102C25;
  background-color: rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.04);
}

.category-btn.active {
  color: #FAF8F5;
  background-color: #102C25;
  border-color: #102C25;
}

.blog-search-box {
  min-width: 260px;
}

.search-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.85rem;
  color: #69736C;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.55rem 2.2rem 0.55rem 2.2rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #202722;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  transition: border-color var(--tr-fast), box-shadow var(--tr-fast);
}

.search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #B99A5E;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.15);
}

.search-clear-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0.65rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #69736C;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.search-clear-btn:hover {
  color: #102C25;
}

.filter-status-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #69736C;
}

.btn-reset-filters {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #B99A5E;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.btn-reset-filters:hover {
  color: #102C25;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   4. ARTICLE LISTING GRID
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-listing-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.blog-articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.article-grid-card {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-smooth), transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.article-grid-card:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.08);
}

.card-thumb-link {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  background-color: #102C25;
}

.card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--tr-slow);
}

.article-grid-card:hover .card-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.card-category-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background-color: rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #D4B77A;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.35);
}

.card-content {
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-meta-line {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #69736C;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  line-height: 1.32;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast);
}

.card-title a:hover {
  color: #B99A5E;
}

.card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.card-footer-action {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.8);
}

/* Empty State */
.blog-empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4.5rem 2rem;
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px dashed #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.empty-icon-box {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #B99A5E;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.empty-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.empty-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #40453D;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
}

.blog-closing-cta-section {
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.25);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   5. SINGLE BLOG POST TEMPLATE
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.single-post-header {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding: 3.5rem 0 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.post-header-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.post-header-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.reading-time-pill {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #69736C;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.single-post-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3.3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.single-post-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
  color: #353B36;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 450;
}

.post-byline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.byline-avatar img {
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid #D4B77A;
}

.byline-author {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #102C25;
}

.byline-author a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.byline-author a:hover {
  color: #B99A5E;
}

.byline-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #69736C;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.single-post-cover-wrapper {
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-bottom: none;
  background-color: #102C25;
}

.single-post-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 540px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   6. ARTICLE READING GRID & EDITORIAL TYPOGRAPHY
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.single-post-main {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.post-reading-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 760px) 280px;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.post-body-container {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.post-editorial-content {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.84;
  color: #202722;
}

.post-editorial-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.post-editorial-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.post-editorial-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.post-editorial-content ul,
.post-editorial-content ol {
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
}

.post-editorial-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.post-editorial-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid #D4B77A;
  background-color: rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.5);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin: 2.25rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #102C25;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}

.post-editorial-content strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #102C25;
}

/* Table of Contents */
.desktop-toc-box {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mobile-toc-wrapper {
  display: none;
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.toc-header {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #102C25;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 223, 210, 0.8);
}

.toc-icon {
  color: #B99A5E;
}

.toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.toc-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #555A52;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.45;
  display: block;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast), transform var(--tr-fast);
}

.toc-link:hover {
  color: #102C25;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.toc-link.active {
  color: #102C25;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-left: 2px solid #D4B77A;
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.toc-item-h3 {
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

/* Sidebar Sticky */
.sidebar-sticky-wrapper {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.sidebar-inquire-box {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
}

.inquire-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B99A5E;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  display: block;
}

.inquire-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.inquire-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555A52;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Post Tags */
.post-tags-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tags-label {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #102C25;
}

.article-tag {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #69736C;
  background-color: rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Share Bar */
.post-share-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.share-label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #102C25;
}

.share-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.btn-share-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
}

.btn-share-action:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  color: #B99A5E;
}

.btn-share-action.copied {
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #D4B77A;
  border-color: #102C25;
}

/* Author Note */
.article-author-note {
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.author-note-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.author-note-avatar {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #D4B77A;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-note-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B99A5E;
}

.author-note-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin: 0;
}

.author-note-body p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #40453D;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.author-note-action {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* Previous / Next Navigation */
.post-nav-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.post-nav-item {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.post-nav-item:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.06);
}

.post-nav-next {
  text-align: right;
}

.post-nav-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #B99A5E;
}

.post-nav-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Related Posts ("Continue Exploring") */
.related-posts-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

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

.related-article-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.related-article-card:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.08);
}

.related-thumb-link {
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
}

.related-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--tr-slow);
}

.related-article-card:hover .related-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.related-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.related-category {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B99A5E;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.related-title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.related-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.related-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #69736C;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.single-post-cta-section {
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.25);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   7. RESPONSIVE QUERIES FOR BLOG & SINGLE POST
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .featured-article-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .featured-media-col {
    min-height: 320px;
    height: 320px;
  }

  .featured-content-col {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  }

  .blog-articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .post-reading-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .post-sidebar {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toc-wrapper {
    display: block;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .featured-media-col {
    min-height: 240px;
    height: 240px;
  }

  .featured-headline {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .controls-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .blog-search-box {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .blog-articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .related-posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .post-nav-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .post-nav-next {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .post-share-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .article-author-note {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .single-post-cover-img {
    max-height: 300px;
  }
}

/* =====================================================================
   MY JOURNEY PAGE — EDITORIAL LUXURY DESIGN SYSTEM
   shabbirkhan.com/my-journey/
   ===================================================================== */

/* 1. Body & Page Foundation */
.journey-page {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  color: #202722;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* 2. Hero Section */
.journey-hero-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  min-height: clamp(600px, 80vh, 740px);
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 80px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.journey-hero-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-left: max(1.5rem, calc((100vw - 1280px) / 2 + 1.5rem));
  padding-right: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-width: 0;
}

.journey-hero-content-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.journey-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: #B99A5E;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.journey-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: #D4B77A;
}

.journey-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.journey-hero-intro p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: #3C423C;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.journey-hero-intro p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.journey-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Key Milestones Strip */
.journey-facts-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  width: 100%;
}

.journey-fact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.journey-fact-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #102C25;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.journey-fact-text {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #69736C;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* Hero Right Visual Column */
.journey-hero-visual-col {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: clamp(600px, 80vh, 740px);
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: url('../images/sabbir-hero-section.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: 68% center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
}

.journey-hero-visual-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #F5F0E6 0%, rgba(245, 240, 230, 0.7) 15%, transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 3. Editorial Chapter Sections Architecture */
.journey-chapter-section {
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-chapter-section.bg-ivory {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
}

.journey-chapter-section.bg-white {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.journey-chapter-section.bg-forest {
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #F5F0E6;
}

.chapter-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

/* Two-column Asymmetric Editorial Grid */
.chapter-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.chapter-editorial-grid.reversed {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
}

.chapter-editorial-grid.reversed .chapter-text-col {
  order: 2;
}

.chapter-editorial-grid.reversed .chapter-media-col {
  order: 1;
}

/* Chapter Typography */
.chapter-badge-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: #B99A5E;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.chapter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.bg-forest .chapter-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.chapter-body-copy p {
  font-size: 1.03rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #3C423C;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.bg-forest .chapter-body-copy p {
  color: #DCD6CD;
}

.chapter-body-copy p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Editorial Pull Quote Box */
.chapter-pullquote-box {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  background-color: rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid #D4B77A;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}

.bg-white .chapter-pullquote-box {
  background-color: #FAF8F3;
}

.chapter-pullquote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #102C25;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Chapter Media Visual Cards */
.chapter-media-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.06);
}

.chapter-media-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.chapter-media-caption {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid #EFEAE1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.media-caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
}

.media-caption-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #B99A5E;
}

/* Company Label Panel (SK IT SOLUTION BD, PRO REAL TECH, etc.) */
.venture-milestone-panel {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.04);
}

.venture-milestone-logo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.venture-milestone-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.venture-milestone-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #102C25;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.venture-milestone-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #69736C;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.venture-milestone-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #B99A5E;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast);
}

.venture-milestone-link:hover {
  color: #102C25;
}

/* Split Markets Grid (NYC & Dubai) */
.split-market-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.split-market-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--tr-smooth), box-shadow var(--tr-smooth);
}

.split-market-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.09);
}

.split-market-thumb-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.split-market-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.split-market-card:hover .split-market-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.split-market-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.split-market-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #B99A5E;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.split-market-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.split-market-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555E57;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.split-market-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #69736C;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #EFEAE1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* SaaS Product Feature Card (Corexta & Nimbica) */
.product-milestone-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(16, 44, 37, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.product-milestone-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #EFEAE1;
}

.product-brand-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.product-brand-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background-color: #F8F5EE;
  padding: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.product-brand-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.product-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #102C25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.product-brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #69736C;
}

.product-status-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.status-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.status-badge.badge-launched {
  background-color: #EBF3EE;
  color: #1C5441;
  border: 1px solid #C4DCCF;
}

.status-badge.badge-sold {
  background-color: #FBF4E8;
  color: #8C6A2E;
  border: 1px solid #E9D5B4;
}

.status-badge.badge-active {
  background-color: #EBF3EE;
  color: #102C25;
  border: 1px solid #B8DAC8;
}

/* Product Dashboard Visual Mockup */
.product-dashboard-mockup {
  background-color: #F8F5EE;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mockup-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.mockup-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #D4B77A;
}

.mockup-dot:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.mockup-dot:nth-child(3) {
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.mockup-url-bar {
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #69736C;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

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

.mockup-stat-box {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mockup-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #69736C;
}

.mockup-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* 4. Multi-Sector Perspective Section */
.perspective-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.perspective-tag-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.perspective-tag-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102C25;
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
}

.perspective-tag-pill:hover {
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  background-color: #FAF8F3;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.perspective-tag-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #D4B77A;
}

/* 5. Minimal Vertical Education Timeline */
.education-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

.education-timeline-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

.education-timeline-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 11px;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: #D4B77A;
}

.edu-timeline-node {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

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

.edu-timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: -2.5rem;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #D4B77A;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.edu-timeline-marker::after {
  content: "";
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #102C25;
}

.edu-node-card {
  background-color: #F8F5EE;
  border: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  transition: transform var(--tr-fast), border-color var(--tr-fast);
}

.edu-node-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: #D4B77A;
}

.edu-node-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #102C25;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.edu-node-place {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #B99A5E;
}

.edu-node-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555E57;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* 6. Full-Width Forest-Green Feature: What the Journey Has Taught Me */
.journey-lessons-section {
  background-color: #102C25;
  color: #F5F0E6;
  padding-top: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #0B211C;
}

.lessons-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.lessons-header .journey-eyebrow {
  color: #D4B77A;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lessons-header .journey-eyebrow::before {
  display: none;
}

.lessons-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.lessons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.lesson-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  transition: all var(--tr-smooth);
}

.lesson-card:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: #D4B77A;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.lesson-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D4B77A;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: block;
}

.lesson-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.lesson-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #DCD6CD;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Lessons Closing Statement Banner */
.journey-closing-quote {
  margin-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.3);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.closing-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.closing-quote-attribution {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: #D4B77A;
}

/* 7. Where I Am Today Section */
.journey-today-section {
  background-color: #F5F0E6;
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD2;
}

/* 8. Final Contact Section */
.journey-contact-cta {
  background-color: #0B211C;
  color: #F5F0E6;
  padding-top: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #071714;
}

.journey-contact-card {
  background-color: #102C25;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 183, 122, 0.35);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.journey-contact-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

.journey-contact-card p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #DCD6CD;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.journey-contact-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* 9. Responsive Adjustments for Journey Page */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .journey-hero-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .journey-hero-content-col {
    padding-left: 2rem;
    padding-right: 2rem;
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .journey-hero-visual-col {
    min-height: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    background-position: center top;
  }

  .journey-hero-visual-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #F5F0E6 0%, transparent 25%);
  }

  .chapter-editorial-grid,
  .chapter-editorial-grid.reversed {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .chapter-editorial-grid.reversed .chapter-text-col {
    order: 1;
  }

  .chapter-editorial-grid.reversed .chapter-media-col {
    order: 2;
  }

  .split-market-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .lessons-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .journey-hero-section {
    padding-top: 70px;
  }

  .journey-hero-content-col {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .journey-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

  .journey-hero-intro p {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .journey-facts-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  .journey-hero-visual-col {
    min-height: 380px;
    height: 380px;
  }

  .chapter-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  .mockup-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .education-timeline-wrap {
    padding-left: 2rem;
  }

  .edu-timeline-marker {
    left: -2rem;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  .lesson-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .journey-closing-quote {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
  }

  .closing-quote-text {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .journey-contact-card {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   SECTION: BOOKS & OPEN-ACCESS WEB READER
   =================================================================== */

/* Hero */
.books-hero-section {
  padding: clamp(7rem, 14vh, 10rem) 0 4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0E2A22 0%, #153B30 100%);
  color: #FAF8F5;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.books-hero-content {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.books-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  color: #FAF8F5;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
}

.books-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: #D1C7B7;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Book Showcase Card */
.books-catalog-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
}

.book-showcase-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(14, 42, 34, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.book-showcase-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(14, 42, 34, 0.1);
}

.book-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: start;
}

/* 3D Book Cover Presentation */
.book-cover-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.book-3d-wrapper {
  perspective: 1200px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.book-3d-object {
  position: relative;
  transform: rotateY(-10deg) rotateX(2deg);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  filter: drop-shadow(-15px 20px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
}

.book-3d-wrapper:hover .book-3d-object {
  transform: rotateY(-3deg) translateY(-8px);
}

.book-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 340px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 4px 12px 12px 4px;
  display: block;
}

.book-badge-free {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #0E2A22;
  color: #C5A46D;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.4);
}

/* Book Details */
.book-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.book-edition-tag {
  background: #F4EFE4;
  color: #0E2A22;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.book-read-time, .book-chapters-badge {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #666;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.book-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  color: #0E2A22;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.book-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #8A6D3B;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.book-author-line {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ECE7DE;
}

.book-synopsis {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* Highlights */
.book-highlights {
  background: #FBF9F5;
  border: 1px solid #EAE4D8;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.highlights-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0E2A22;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.highlights-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.highlights-list li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #444;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.highlights-list .check-icon {
  color: #0E2A22;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Table of Contents Preview */
.book-toc-preview {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.toc-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0E2A22;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.toc-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.toc-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E8E3D8;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.toc-item:hover {
  border-color: #C5A46D;
  background: #FDFBF7;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.toc-num {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #C5A46D;
}

.toc-info {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.toc-item-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}

.toc-item-time {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #777;
}

.toc-arrow {
  color: #C5A46D;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.toc-item:hover .toc-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.book-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.btn-read-book {
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.reader-note {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
}

/* Reader Perks */
.reader-perks-section {
  padding: 0 0 5rem;
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
}

.reader-perks-card {
  background: #0E2A22;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  color: #FAF8F5;
  text-align: center;
}

.perks-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  color: #FAF8F5;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.perks-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #D1C7B7;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.perks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.perk-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.perk-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.perk-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #C5A46D;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.perk-item p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #C2BBB0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===================================================================
   CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER WEB READER INTERFACE
   =================================================================== */

.reading-progress-track {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: transparent;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.reading-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: #C5A46D;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.reader-subbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 70px;
  z-index: 900;
  background: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.25);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.reader-subbar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.subbar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.btn-back-books {
  color: #0E2A22;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-back-books:hover {
  color: #C5A46D;
}

.subbar-sep {
  color: #BBB;
}

.subbar-book-title {
  color: #666;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.subbar-center {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #8A6D3B;
  background: #F4EFE4;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.subbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.reader-control-group {
  display: flex;
  border: 1px solid #D8D2C6;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-reader-tool {
  background: #FFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #333;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-reader-tool:hover {
  background: #F0EAE0;
}

.btn-reader-tool.active {
  background: #0E2A22;
  color: #FAF8F5;
}

/* Reader Main Grid */
.reader-main-container {
  padding: 3rem 0 6rem;
  min-height: 80vh;
}

.reader-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Sidebar */
.reader-sidebar {
  position: relative;
}

.sidebar-sticky-panel {
  position: sticky;
  top: 135px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #ECE7DC;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  max-height: calc(100vh - 160px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.sidebar-book-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F0ECE4;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sidebar-book-thumb {
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.sidebar-book-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #0E2A22;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.sidebar-author {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #666;
  margin: 0.2rem 0;
}

.sidebar-badge-free {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #1B6E53;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sidebar-toc-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #8A6D3B;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sidebar-toc-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.reader-toc-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.reader-toc-link:hover {
  background: #F8F5EE;
}

.reader-toc-link.active {
  background: #0E2A22;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.reader-toc-link.active .toc-badge {
  background: #C5A46D;
  color: #0E2A22;
}

.reader-toc-link.active .toc-link-time {
  color: #C2BBB0;
}

.toc-badge {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ECE7DC;
  color: #444;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.toc-link-meta {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.toc-link-title {
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.toc-link-time {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #888;
}

.current-indicator {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #C5A46D;
}

.sidebar-author-box {
  background: #FBF9F4;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid #EFEAE0;
}

.author-box-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0E2A22;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.author-box-p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.author-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #8A6D3B;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Main Reading Content */
.reader-content-col {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #ECE7DC;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  max-width: 820px;
}

.chapter-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ECE7DC;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.chapter-number-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #8A6D3B;
  background: #F4EFE4;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.chapter-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  color: #0E2A22;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.chapter-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #666;
}

.online-reader-tag {
  color: #1B6E53;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Chapter Prose Body */
.chapter-body-prose {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #222;
  user-select: text;
}

.chapter-body-prose h2 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'DM Serif Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: #0E2A22;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.chapter-body-prose h3 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'DM Serif Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #0E2A22;
  margin: 2rem 0 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.chapter-body-prose p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.chapter-body-prose strong {
  color: #0E2A22;
}

.chapter-body-prose blockquote {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  border-left: 4px solid #C5A46D;
  background: #FAF8F4;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #1A3D32;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.chapter-body-prose ul, .chapter-body-prose ol {
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.chapter-body-prose li {
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Copyright card */
.reader-copyright-card {
  margin: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
  background: #FAF8F4;
  border: 1px solid #ECE7DC;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #555;
}

.notice-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.reader-copyright-card strong {
  display: block;
  color: #0E2A22;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.reader-copyright-card p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Pagination Nav */
.chapter-pagination-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #ECE7DC;
}

.btn-chapter-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #F9F7F2;
  border: 1px solid #E6E0D4;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  min-width: 220px;
}

.btn-chapter-nav:hover {
  background: #0E2A22;
  border-color: #0E2A22;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-chapter-nav:hover .nav-dir {
  color: #C5A46D;
}

.btn-chapter-nav:hover .nav-title {
  color: #FAF8F5;
}

.btn-chapter-nav.next {
  text-align: right;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.btn-chapter-nav .nav-dir {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #8A6D3B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.btn-chapter-nav .nav-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}

.btn-chapter-nav.finish {
  background: #0E2A22;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  border-color: #0E2A22;
}

.btn-chapter-nav.finish .nav-dir {
  color: #C5A46D;
}

.btn-chapter-nav.finish .nav-title {
  color: #FAF8F5;
}

/* ===================================================================
   READER CUSTOMIZATION MODES (THEMES & SIZES)
   =================================================================== */

/* Theme: Night / Dark */
html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .book-reader-page {
  background-color: #121815;
  color: #D6D0C5;
}

html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .reader-subbar {
  background: rgba(18, 24, 21, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .btn-back-books,
html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .subbar-book-title {
  color: #E2DDD5;
}

html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .btn-reader-tool {
  background: #1C2420;
  color: #D6D0C5;
  border-color: #2F3D36;
}

html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .btn-reader-tool.active {
  background: #C5A46D;
  color: #0E2A22;
}

html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .sidebar-sticky-panel,
html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .reader-content-col {
  background: #18201C;
  border-color: #26332D;
  color: #D6D0C5;
}

html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .sidebar-book-title,
html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .chapter-title,
html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .chapter-body-prose h2,
html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .chapter-body-prose h3,
html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .chapter-body-prose strong {
  color: #F4EFE4;
}

html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .chapter-body-prose {
  color: #CBC4B7;
}

html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .chapter-body-prose blockquote {
  background: #1E2924;
  color: #DFC598;
}

html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .btn-chapter-nav {
  background: #1F2A25;
  border-color: #2E3E36;
}

html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .btn-chapter-nav .nav-title {
  color: #E6E1D8;
}

html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .reader-copyright-card,
html[data-reader-theme="dark"] .sidebar-author-box {
  background: #1B2420;
  border-color: #2A3830;
  color: #AFA89D;
}

/* Theme: Light / Pure White */
html[data-reader-theme="light"] .book-reader-page {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

html[data-reader-theme="light"] .reader-subbar {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

/* Font Sizing */
html[data-reader-size="small"] .chapter-body-prose {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

html[data-reader-size="normal"] .chapter-body-prose {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

html[data-reader-size="large"] .chapter-body-prose {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
}

html[data-reader-size="xlarge"] .chapter-body-prose {
  font-size: 1.42rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .book-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .book-cover-col {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .book-meta-top,
  .book-action-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }

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

  .sidebar-sticky-panel {
    position: static;
    max-height: none;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .chapter-pagination-nav {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .btn-chapter-nav {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .btn-chapter-nav.next {
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: 0;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   ENHANCED CATEGORIZED DIGITAL LIBRARY STYLES
   =================================================================== */

/* Hero */
.library-hero-section {
  padding: clamp(7.5rem, 15vh, 10rem) 0 3.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0A1C16 0%, #0E2A22 60%, #153A30 100%);
  color: #FAF8F5;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.library-hero-content {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.library-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  color: #FAF8F5;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
}

.library-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: #D1C7B7;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.library-stats-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.35);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #D1C7B7;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lib-num {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #C5A46D;
}

.lib-stat-sep {
  color: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.5);
}

/* Filter & Search Bar Section */
.library-filter-section {
  background: #FAF8F5;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ECE7DE;
  position: sticky;
  top: 70px;
  z-index: 850;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.filter-search-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.category-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.category-tab-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #DED7CB;
  color: #333;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.category-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: #C5A46D;
  background: #F8F5EE;
}

.category-tab-btn.active {
  background: #0E2A22;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  border-color: #0E2A22;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(14, 42, 34, 0.15);
}

.library-search-box {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 280px;
  max-width: 380px;
  flex: 1;
}

.library-search-box .search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #8A6D3B;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.library-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.6rem 2.2rem 0.6rem 2.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #DED7CB;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.library-search-box input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #C5A46D;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.2);
}

.clear-search {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #999;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Catalog Grid */
.library-catalog-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 6rem;
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
}

.library-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

/* Premium Book Card */
.book-card-premium {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(14, 42, 34, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.book-card-premium:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(14, 42, 34, 0.09);
}

.book-card-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.book-card-visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.book-card-3d {
  position: relative;
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-8deg);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  filter: drop-shadow(-12px 18px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22));
}

.book-card-premium:hover .book-card-3d {
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-2deg) translateY(-6px);
}

.book-cover-asset {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 300px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 4px 12px 12px 4px;
  display: block;
}

.book-status-pill {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #0E2A22;
  color: #C5A46D;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Category Badges */
.book-category-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.category-badge {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.category-badge.cat-outreach {
  background: #E8F0FE;
  color: #1A3E72;
}

.category-badge.cat-emailmarketing {
  background: #FCE8F3;
  color: #8C1D61;
}

.category-badge.cat-seo {
  background: #E0F2FE;
  color: #0369A1;
}

.category-badge.cat-business {
  background: #E6F4EA;
  color: #137333;
}

.category-badge.cat-saas {
  background: #EDE9FE;
  color: #5B21B6;
}

.book-pill-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #666;
}

.book-card-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  color: #0E2A22;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.book-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.book-card-title a:hover {
  color: #8A6D3B;
}

.book-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #8A6D3B;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.book-card-author {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ECE7DE;
}

.book-card-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Takeaways Box */
.book-takeaways-box {
  background: #FBF9F5;
  border: 1px solid #EBE5DA;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.takeaways-header {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #0E2A22;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.takeaways-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.takeaways-list li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #444;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.bullet-star {
  color: #C5A46D;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Accordion */
.book-toc-accordion {
  border: 1px solid #EAE4D8;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  background: #FFF;
}

.toc-accordion-trigger {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0E2A22;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  user-select: none;
}

.toc-accordion-trigger:hover {
  background: #FDFBF7;
}

.toc-accordion-content {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F0EBE1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.toc-chapter-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #333;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.toc-chapter-row:hover {
  background: #F7F4EC;
  color: #0E2A22;
}

.toc-idx {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #8A6D3B;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.toc-name {
  flex: 1;
}

.toc-mins {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #888;
}

.book-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-start-reading {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.no-download-tag {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #666;
}

.no-results-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: #FFF;
  border: 1px dashed #DED7CB;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.no-results-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .book-card-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .book-card-visual {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .book-category-row,
  .book-card-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .library-hero-section {
    padding: clamp(5rem, 12vh, 6.5rem) 0 2rem;
  }

  .library-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.75rem);
  }

  .library-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .library-stats-strip {
    gap: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .library-filter-section {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    top: 70px;
  }

  .filter-search-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .category-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .category-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .category-tab-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .library-search-box {
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .library-search-box input {
    padding: 0.55rem 2rem 0.55rem 2.4rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .library-catalog-section {
    padding: 2rem 0 4.5rem;
  }

  .book-card-premium {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .book-card-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .book-card-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .book-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .book-takeaways-box {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .book-takeaways-box .takeaways-header {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .takeaways-list li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .book-card-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .btn-start-reading {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .no-download-tag {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   PLAYBOOK SUB-HEADER MOBILE CONTROLS & SIDEBAR TOGGLE
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .header-center {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-sidebar-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    min-width: 38px !important;
    min-height: 38px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card, #e2dbcd) !important;
    background: var(--bg-surface, #ffffff) !important;
    color: var(--ink-primary, #123d32) !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  }
  .mobile-sidebar-toggle svg {
    width: 22px !important;
    height: 22px !important;
    min-width: 22px !important;
    min-height: 22px !important;
    display: block !important;
    stroke: var(--ink-primary, #123d32) !important;
    stroke-width: 2.5 !important;
    stroke-linecap: round !important;
    stroke-linejoin: round !important;
  }
}