/* Dhamu Ventures — Master Design System & Scroll Experience
   Curved 3D Aesthetics, Tactile Pill Elevation, Infinite Marquee Ticker, 2x2 Mobile Metrics Grid,
   Fluid Water Wave Dividers, Integrated Solutions Grid, and Vision Quotes Modal Popup
   Color Palette: Deep Forest Patina, Warm Alabaster Ivory, Titanium Graphite, Champagne Gold
*/

:root {
  --cream: #F7F6F0;
  --cream-warm: #EFECE1;
  --cream-card: #FAF9F5;
  --forest: #0D231C;
  --forest-dark: #071712;
  --forest-surface: #14352B;
  --forest-light: #1E463A;
  --ink: #161918;
  --muted: #656E66;
  --gold: #C8A66D;
  --gold-light: #E0C79A;
  --gold-glow: rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.25);
  --line: rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.10);
  --line-dark: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.12);
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  
  /* Curved & 3D Tokens */
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 24px rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.14);
  --shadow-3d: 0 6px 16px rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  --shadow-3d-hover: 0 10px 24px rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 96px;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}

img, picture {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

button {
  font: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

/* Accessibility Skip Link */
.skip {
  position: fixed;
  top: -100px;
  left: 20px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  z-index: 1000;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}
.skip:focus {
  top: 15px;
}

/* Scroll Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C8A66D 0%, #82C485 50%, #C8A66D 100%);
  z-index: 1001;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: width 0.08s ease-out;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Organic Water Wave Dividers
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.wave-separator {
  width: 100%;
  line-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 15;
}

.wave-separator svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 60px;
}

@media screen and (min-width: 769px) {
  .wave-separator svg {
    height: 90px;
  }
}

.wave-top {
  background: var(--forest-dark);
}

.wave-bottom-curve {
  background: var(--cream);
}

.wave-process-top {
  background: var(--cream);
}

.wave-process-bottom {
  background: var(--cream);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 01: Infinite Running Announcement Ticker
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071712 0%, #0D231C 50%, #071712 100%);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 99;
}

.top-bar__track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeTicker 28s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.top-bar:hover .top-bar__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.top-bar__content {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.ticker-pill {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--forest-dark);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.ticker-dot {
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.ticker-highlight {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.ticker-accent {
  color: #9DE0A0;
}

@keyframes marqueeTicker {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 02: Curved Editorial Header
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.header {
  height: 84px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 5%;
  background: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.monogram {
  position: relative;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--forest);
  letter-spacing: -6px;
  padding-right: 8px;
}

.monogram span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.monogram i {
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 999px;
  right: 1px;
  top: 2px;
  transform: rotate(-35deg);
}

.brand-text {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--forest);
  line-height: 1.1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-text small {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

nav a {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-num {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

nav a:hover {
  color: var(--forest);
  background: rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.05);
}

/* 3D Tactile Buttons System with Motion & Sheen */
.btn-3d {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-3d);
}

/* Diagonal Sheen Sweep */
.btn-3d::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -120%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%, transparent 100%);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  transition: left 0.75s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-3d:hover::after {
  left: 140%;
}

.btn-3d:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-3d-hover);
}

.btn-3d:active {
  transform: translateY(2px) scale(0.97) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Arrow Diagonal Motion */
.btn-3d span:last-child {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-3d:hover span:last-child {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  }
}

.btn-3d.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #EFE9DB 100%);
  color: var(--forest);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  animation: pulseGlow 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.btn-3d.primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DFCA9B 0%, #C8A66D 100%);
  color: var(--forest-dark);
}

.btn-3d.ghost {
  background: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.12);
  color: var(--cream);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-color: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.3);
}

.btn-3d.ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.24);
  border-color: var(--cream);
}

.btn-3d.dark-solid {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest-surface) 0%, var(--forest) 100%);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--forest-light);
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-3d.dark-solid:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest-light) 0%, var(--forest-surface) 100%);
}

.btn-3d.full-width {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-contact {
  padding: 11px 22px;
  font-size: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest-surface) 0%, var(--forest) 100%);
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.3);
}
.nav-contact:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--forest);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--white);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 03: Zero-CLS Multi-Banner Hero Slider
   Proportions: 2078x757 (Desktop) / 1024x1536 (Mobile)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.dhamu-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--forest-dark);
}

.dhamu-hero__viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 2078 / 757; /* Exact Desktop Aspect Ratio for Zero CLS */
}

.dhamu-hero__track {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.dhamu-hero__slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dhamu-hero__slide picture {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.dhamu-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.88) 0%, rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.5) 45%, rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.15) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 6.5%;
  color: var(--cream);
  z-index: 5;
}

.slide-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.3);
  width: fit-content;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.badge-dot.green { background: #82C485; }
.badge-dot.gold { background: #E6C280; }

.slide-heading {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.slide-heading em {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.slide-sub {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.25vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.88);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.slide-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Luxury Atelier Controls */
.dhamu-hero__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.4);
  color: var(--cream);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.dhamu-hero__arrow:hover {
  background: var(--forest);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06);
}

.dhamu-hero__arrow.prev { left: 24px; }
.dhamu-hero__arrow.next { right: 24px; }

.dhamu-hero__arrow svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
}

/* Indicators */
.dhamu-hero__indicators {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 6.5%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.dhamu-hero__dot {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: left;
}

.dhamu-hero__dot .dot-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 42px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dhamu-hero__dot .dot-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream);
  display: none;
}

.dhamu-hero__dot.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.dhamu-hero__dot.is-active .dot-bar {
  width: 70px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.dhamu-hero__dot.is-active .dot-label {
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 04: Key Impact Metrics Bar (Curved Cards & 2x2 Grid on Mobile)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.metrics-bar {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 60px 6.5%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

.metrics-header {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.metrics-header h3 {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
}

.metric-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* 3D Floating Icons Keyframe */
@keyframes iconFloat {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(1.5deg);
  }
}

.metric-icon-wrap {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.28) 0%, rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), inset 0 -2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  animation: iconFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.metric-card:hover .metric-icon-wrap {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.12) rotate(-3deg);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.35), inset 0 1px 2px #FFFFFF;
}

.metric-svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: currentColor;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

.metric-num {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 3.2vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
}

.metric-num small {
  font-size: 0.5em;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.metric-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.metric-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 05: Core Solutions & Capabilities Grid (EcoBuild Style)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.solutions-section {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 80px 6.5%;
}

.solutions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.solution-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.solution-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.4);
}

.solution-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F5F1E6 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.08), inset 0 1px 2px #FFFFFF, inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.15);
  animation: iconFloat 4.8s ease-in-out infinite 0.4s;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.solution-card:hover .solution-icon {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.12) rotate(-3deg);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FAF7ED 0%, #DFCA9B 100%);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.3), inset 0 1px 2px #FFFFFF;
}

.solution-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.9;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.12));
}

.solution-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--forest);
}

.solution-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 06: The Dhamu Philosophy & Vision
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.section-pad {
  padding: 100px 6.5%;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.eyebrow.dark { color: var(--forest); }
.eyebrow.light { color: var(--gold-light); }
.eyebrow.center { justify-content: center; }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.line {
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--forest);
  display: inline-block;
}
.line.light { background: var(--gold); }

.intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 8%;
  align-items: start;
}

.intro-grid h2 {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--forest);
}

.intro-grid h2 em {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.lead-text {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--forest);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.muted {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.intro-links {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.text-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 14px 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--forest);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.text-link:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--forest);
  padding-left: 10px;
  background: rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.03);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 07: The Three Pillars Bento (Curved Cards & Arch Masks)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars-section {
  padding: 100px 6.5%;
  background: var(--cream-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.section-head {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-head h2 {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--forest);
}

.section-head h2 em {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.section-head h2.light {
  color: var(--cream);
}

.section-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.pillars-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pillar-card__visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
}

.pillar-card__visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card__visual img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.pillar-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  bottom: auto;
  right: auto;
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  z-index: 2;
  width: max-content;
  max-width: 90%;
  height: auto;
  line-height: 1.2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pillar-tag.green-tag { background: #1B4D3E; }
.pillar-tag.gold-tag { background: #8E6D38; }
.pillar-tag.purple-tag { background: #3C2A4D; }

.pillar-card__body {
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.pillar-card__body h3 {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pillar-card__body h3 em {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.pillar-card__body p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex: 1;
}

.tags-curved {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.tags-curved span {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--forest);
  background: var(--cream);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 08: Visual Proof Photographic Bento Gallery (Curved Tiles)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.proof-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.proof-tile {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--forest-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.proof-tile.tile-wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.proof-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.proof-tile img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.proof-tile__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.94) 0%, rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.45) 50%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 26px;
  color: var(--cream);
  z-index: 2;
}

.proof-num {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.proof-tile__overlay h4 {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.proof-tile__overlay p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 480px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 09: PTM-Gems Style Peeking Multi-Quote Carousel
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.quotes-carousel-section {
  background: var(--cream-warm);
  padding: 80px 6.5%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.coverflow-carousel {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 36px auto 0;
  position: relative;
}

.coverflow-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  perspective: 1100px;
}

.coverflow-slide {
  position: absolute;
  width: 640px;
  max-width: 88vw;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.55s ease, filter 0.55s ease, z-index 0.55s;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transform: translateX(0) scale(0.68);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.coverflow-slide.is-active {
  transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: auto;
  filter: blur(0);
}

.coverflow-slide.is-prev {
  transform: translateX(-66%) scale(0.85);
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  filter: blur(0.5px);
}

.coverflow-slide.is-next {
  transform: translateX(66%) scale(0.85);
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  filter: blur(0.5px);
}

.coverflow-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF8F2 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.04), inset 0 1px 0 #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.quote-topic {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.12);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.3);
}

.coverflow-card blockquote {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.8vw, 23px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin: 0;
}

.quote-signature {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--forest-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.coverflow-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.coverflow-arrow {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.coverflow-arrow svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  fill: none;
}

.coverflow-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--forest);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.coverflow-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

.coverflow-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.coverflow-dot.is-active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--gold);
}

.quote-modal-trigger {
  margin-top: 26px;
}

/* Quotes Modal Popup */
.quotes-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  padding: 20px;
}

.quotes-modal-overlay.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.quotes-modal-box {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 44px 38px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.quotes-modal-overlay.is-open .quotes-modal-box {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.quotes-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.08);
  border: none;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--forest);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.quotes-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.quotes-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.quote-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.quote-theme {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.quote-item p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
}

.quotes-modal-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 10: Ascending Growth Trajectory Roadmap
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.process-section {
  background: var(--forest-dark);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 60px 6.5% 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trajectory-landscape-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trajectory-landscape-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  opacity: 0.22;
  filter: saturate(1.2) brightness(0.85);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.trajectory-landscape-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
    #071712 0%, 
    rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.72) 35%, 
    rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.88) 80%, 
    #071712 100%
  );
}

.trajectory-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 36px auto 0;
  padding: 20px 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.trajectory-svg-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.trajectory-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}

.trajectory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Stepped offsets tracing the ascending curve */
.process-step.node-1 { margin-top: 110px; }
.process-step.node-2 { margin-top: 70px; }
.process-step.node-3 { margin-top: 35px; }
.process-step.node-4 { margin-top: 0px; }

.process-step {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 20px rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.15);
}

.node-badge-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.step-badge {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.45);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.node-icon-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.1) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  animation: iconFloat 5.2s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.process-step:hover .node-icon-circle {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.14) rotate(-3deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.4) 0%, rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.15) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.35), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.node-icon-circle svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.1;
  fill: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
}

.process-step h4 {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 11: Meet the Founder & Signature Note
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.founder {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 8%;
  align-items: center;
}

.founder-mark {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 14%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.founder-mark img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.mark-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.founder-copy h2 {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 3.8vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.founder-copy h2 em {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.founder-copy p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.founder-signature-box {
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.signature {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 46px;
  color: var(--forest);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.signature-caption {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 12: Interactive Connect Desk (Curved Chips & 3D Card)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.contact {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8%;
  background: var(--cream-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.contact-info h2 {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 3.8vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.contact-info h2 em {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.contact-info p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.contact-methods {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.method-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.phone {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  color: var(--forest);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.phone span {
  font-size: 0.75em;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.email-link {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--forest);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.email-link span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.desk-val {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--forest);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.desk-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin: 8px 0 6px;
}

.inquiry-form-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.inquiry-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-field-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.interest-options-compact {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.topic-chip-btn {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--forest);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.topic-chip-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--forest);
  background: #ECE5DA;
}

.topic-chip-btn.selected {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.25);
}

.form-row-dual {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

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

.inquiry-input,
.inquiry-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--ink);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.inquiry-input:focus,
.inquiry-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.08);
  background: var(--white);
}

.inquiry-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 80px;
}

.inquiry-feedback {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.inquiry-feedback.success {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  color: #065F46;
}

.inquiry-feedback.error {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
  color: #991B1B;
}

.footer-status-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.contact-guarantee {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 13: Quotes Modal Popup
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.quotes-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.quotes-modal-overlay.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.quotes-modal-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 44px 38px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transform: scale(0.94) translateY(16px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.quotes-modal-overlay.is-open .quotes-modal-box {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.quotes-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--forest);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.quotes-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.quotes-modal-box h3 {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--forest);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.quotes-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.quote-item {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
}

.quote-theme {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.quote-item p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--forest);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Act 14: Atmospheric Landscape Footer with Gloss Effect
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  background: #071712;
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 100px 6.5% 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-landscape-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-landscape-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center bottom;
  opacity: 0.38;
  filter: saturate(1.15) brightness(0.9);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 6s ease;
}

.footer:hover .footer-landscape-bg img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.footer-landscape-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
    #071712 0%, 
    rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.45) 25%, 
    rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.78) 70%, 
    #071712 100%
  );
}

.footer-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(70px, 16vw, 220px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.footer-content-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* High-End Gloss Highlight Line */
.footer-gloss-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    transparent 0%, 
    rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.3) 20%, 
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 50%, 
    rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.3) 80%, 
    transparent 100%
  );
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.4), 0 0 32px rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.2);
}

.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-brand .brand-text {
  color: var(--cream);
}

.footer-brand .brand-text small {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.75);
  max-width: 460px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.back-to-top {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 11px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--forest);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Frosted Glassmorphic Navigation Dock */
.footer-glass-dock {
  background: rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.42);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 166, 109, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1.1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 36px;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-col a, .footer-col span {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.75);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-desk-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(247, 246, 240, 0.55);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-motto {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Responsive Mobile Switch (max-width: 768px)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .header {
    height: 70px;
    padding: 0 5%;
  }

  .brand-text {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px 6%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(13, 35, 28, 0.15);
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: stretch;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
  }

  nav.open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  /* Compact Mobile Section Spacing */
  .section-pad {
    padding: 50px 5%;
  }

  /* Zero-CLS Mobile Viewport (Exact 1024 / 1536 Proportion) */
  .dhamu-hero__viewport {
    aspect-ratio: 1024 / 1536;
  }

  .slide-overlay {
    padding: 0 6%;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.95) 0%, rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.55) 55%, rgba(7, 23, 18, 0.2) 100%);
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-bottom: 78px;
  }

  .slide-heading {
    font-size: 30px;
    letter-spacing: -1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .slide-sub {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  /* Hide hero slider arrows on phone to prevent overlay on text (swipe gesture active) */
  .dhamu-hero__arrow {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .dhamu-hero__indicators {
    bottom: 18px;
    left: 6%;
  }

  /* 2x2 Grid on Mobile for Impact Metrics (Requested by User) */
  .metrics-bar {
    padding: 36px 5%;
  }

  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .metric-card {
    padding: 18px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .metric-num {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .metric-title {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .metric-desc {
    display: none; /* Keep mobile metrics ultra-compact and clean */
  }

  /* 2x2 Grid on Mobile for Solutions (Requested by User) */
  .solutions-section {
    padding: 50px 5%;
  }

  .solutions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .solution-card {
    padding: 20px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .solution-num {
    font-size: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .solution-card h3 {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .solution-card p {
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  /* 2x2 Grid on Mobile for Core Pillars (Requested by User) */
  .pillars-section {
    padding: 50px 5%;
  }

  .pillars-bento {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .pillar-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .pillar-card__visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
    height: auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
  }

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

  .pillar-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    left: 8px !important;
    right: auto !important;
    width: max-content !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-width: calc(100% - 16px);
    font-size: 7.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 3px 7px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    line-height: 1.2;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .pillar-card__body {
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }

  .pillar-card__body h3 {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .pillar-card__body p {
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .tags-curved {
    gap: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .tags-curved span {
    font-size: 8px;
    padding: 2px 6px;
  }

  .pillar-card__body .btn-3d {
    padding: 8px 10px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* 2x2 Grid on Mobile for Proof Gallery Images (Requested by User) */
  .proof-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .proof-tile.tile-wide {
    grid-column: span 1 !important; /* Forces 2x2 symmetry on mobile! */
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  }

  .proof-tile {
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .proof-tile__overlay {
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .proof-tile__overlay h4 {
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .proof-tile__overlay p {
    display: none; /* Keep mobile photo tiles clean and punchy */
  }

  .proof-num {
    font-size: 9px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  /* PTM-Gems Peeking Coverflow on Mobile */
  .quotes-carousel-section {
    padding: 50px 4%;
  }

  .coverflow-track {
    min-height: 330px;
  }

  .coverflow-slide {
    width: 82vw;
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .coverflow-slide.is-prev {
    transform: translateX(-82%) scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }

  .coverflow-slide.is-next {
    transform: translateX(82%) scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }

  .coverflow-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .coverflow-card blockquote {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .quote-signature {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .coverflow-arrow {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .quotes-modal-box {
    padding: 30px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  /* 2x2 Grid on Mobile for Ascending Trajectory (Requested by User) */
  .process-section {
    padding: 40px 5% 60px;
  }

  .trajectory-svg-wrap {
    display: none; /* SVG curve is hidden on phone for clean 2x2 symmetry */
  }

  .trajectory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .process-step.node-1,
  .process-step.node-2,
  .process-step.node-3,
  .process-step.node-4 {
    margin-top: 0 !important; /* Resets desktop stepped curve offsets */
    padding: 20px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .step-badge,
  .node-icon-circle {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .node-icon-circle svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .process-step h4 {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .process-step p {
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .founder {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .founder-mark {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 12%;
  }

  .contact {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .contact-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .form-row-dual {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .interest-options-compact {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .topic-chip-btn {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    padding: 9px 12px;
  }

  /* Mobile Atmospheric Landscape Footer */
  .footer {
    padding: 70px 5% 30px;
  }

  .footer-landscape-bg img {
    opacity: 0.32;
    object-position: center 80%;
  }

  .footer-gloss-line {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .footer-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .footer-glass-dock {
    padding: 28px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 22px 14px;
  }

  .footer-col-action {
    grid-column: span 2;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 12px;
  }

  .footer-watermark {
    font-size: clamp(50px, 18vw, 100px);
    bottom: -10px;
  }
}