/* ==========================================================================
   NakkiKaay Master Stylesheet - Visual Enhancement & Refinements
   Theme: Midnight Contrast (Deep Midnight Indigo, Electric Yellow, Cyan, Orange)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Design Tokens & Variables */
:root {
    --midnight: #0B1021;
    --midnight-dark: #050812;
    --yellow: #FFD700;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --cyan: #00E5FF;
    --orange: #FF6D00;
    --text-primary: #FFFFFF;
    --text-secondary: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    --text-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    
    --glass-bg: rgba(11, 16, 33, 0.85);
    --glass-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    --glass-card-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    --glass-border-glow: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
    --glass-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    
    --font-title: 'Yantramanav', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-ui: 'Be Vietnam Pro', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    
    --transition-smooth: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-quick: all 0.25s ease;
    
    --glow-cyan: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
    --glow-orange: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 109, 0, 0.4);
    --glow-yellow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
    
    --section-spacing: 6rem;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--glass-border) var(--midnight);
}

/* Premium Keyboard Focus Indicator */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 2.5px solid var(--cyan) !important;
    outline-offset: 4px !important;
}

:focus {
    outline: none;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--midnight-dark);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--midnight-dark);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

body {
    background-color: var(--midnight);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.8;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    position: relative;
}

/* Dynamic Cinematic Background Gradients */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 75%, rgba(255, 109, 0, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(11, 16, 33, 0.95) 0%, var(--midnight-dark) 100%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Typography Rules */
h1, .brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

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

strong {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.section-container {
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Global Grid Editorial Layout & Vertical Rhythm */
main {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 
        [full-start] minmax(1.5rem, 1fr) 
        [content-start] min(1140px, 100% - 3rem) 
        [content-end] minmax(1.5rem, 1fr) 
        [full-end];
}

main > section,
main > article {
    grid-column: full;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: inherit;
    padding-top: var(--section-spacing) !important;
    padding-bottom: var(--section-spacing) !important;
}

main > section > .section-container,
main > section > .hero-content {
    grid-column: content;
    width: 100%;
}

.section-number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cyan);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 850px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Borders and Highlights */
.highlight-cyan { color: var(--cyan); text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25); }
.highlight-orange { color: var(--orange); text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 109, 0, 0.25); }
.highlight-yellow { color: var(--yellow); text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25); }

.border-cyan { border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15) !important; }
.border-orange { border: 1px solid rgba(255, 109, 0, 0.15) !important; }
.border-yellow { border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15) !important; }
.border-white { border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important; }

/* Buttons with premium styling */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--yellow);
    color: var(--midnight-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Sliding shine effect for primary button */
.btn-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: 0.6s;
}

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

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35), var(--glow-yellow);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    color: var(--cyan);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25), var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* Header & Sticky Navigation */
#main-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.header-transparent {
    background-color: transparent;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.header-scrolled {
    background-color: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.header-container {
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.logo-area {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.brand-logo {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--yellow);
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-yellow);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.logo-area:hover .brand-logo {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
}

.brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

.nav-item {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.nav-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--cyan);
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--cyan);
}

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

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

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

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 26px;
    height: 18px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle .bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: calc(var(--section-spacing) + 3.5rem) !important;
    padding-bottom: var(--section-spacing) !important;
    align-content: center;
}

.hero-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.shape {
    position: absolute;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px currentColor) blur(1px);
    transition: transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.shape-1 { top: 15%; left: 8%; color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08); animation: float-1 10s ease-in-out infinite; }
.shape-2 { top: 62%; left: 6%; color: rgba(255, 109, 0, 0.06); animation: float-2 13s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
.shape-3 { top: 18%; right: 8%; color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.08); animation: float-3 12s ease-in-out infinite 2s; }
.shape-4 { top: 67%; right: 9%; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); animation: float-1 15s ease-in-out infinite 3s; }
.shape-5 { top: 40%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.03); animation: float-2 16s ease-in-out infinite; }
.shape-6 { top: 45%; left: 22%; color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.05); animation: float-3 11s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
.shape-7 { top: 35%; right: 24%; color: rgba(255, 109, 0, 0.05); animation: float-1 13s ease-in-out infinite 2s; }
.shape-8 { top: 75%; left: 25%; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); animation: float-2 14s ease-in-out infinite 2s; }
.shape-9 { top: 25%; left: 35%; color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.04); animation: float-3 12s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
.shape-10 { top: 55%; right: 30%; color: rgba(255, 109, 0, 0.04); animation: float-1 15s ease-in-out infinite 3s; }

@keyframes float-1 {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
    33% { transform: translate(-12px, -18px) rotate(3deg); }
    66% { transform: translate(8px, -30px) rotate(-4deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes float-2 {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translate(20px, -25px) rotate(-6deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes float-3 {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
    40% { transform: translate(-15px, 15px) rotate(4deg); }
    80% { transform: translate(12px, -20px) rotate(-3deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 960px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    justify-self: center;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: normal;
    color: var(--cyan);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.glow-text {
    color: var(--yellow);
    font-weight: 900;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    text-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.45);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.glow-text:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--cyan), 0 0 35px var(--cyan);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.scroll-down-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.scroll-down-indicator:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, 5px);
}

.scroll-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.scroll-arrow {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--cyan);
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    40% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
    60% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

/* Section Divider */
.section-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 6rem;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.section-divider::before, .section-divider::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--glass-border), transparent);
}

.section-divider span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 0 2rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Why Section */
.why-content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.lead-text {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.body-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.glow-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.005) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 
        inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.glow-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 
        0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 
        inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.fog-box {
    min-height: 260px;
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.fog-content {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 160px;
    height: auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.fog-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 16, 33, 0.94) 0%, rgba(11, 16, 33, 0.4) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    transition: opacity 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 2;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.info-cluster {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.info-node {
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.info-node:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.info-node.highlight {
    align-self: flex-end;
    background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-weight: 500;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.card-caption {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

/* Philosophy Section */
.philosophy-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.lighthouse-showcase {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 400px;
}

.lighthouse-svg {
    max-height: 100%;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
}

.lighthouse-beam {
    transform-origin: 100px 90px;
    animation: rotateBeam 12s ease-in-out infinite;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

@keyframes rotateBeam {
    0% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
    50% { transform: rotate(8deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
}

.layer {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.layer.active {
    opacity: 1;
    fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px currentColor);
}

.light-source {
    animation: pulseLight 2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulseLight {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px var(--cyan)); }
}

.peel-layers {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.peel-layer {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.peel-layer:hover,
.peel-layer:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
    border-left-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translateX(4px);
    outline: none;
}

.peel-layer.active {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-left-width: 5px;
    transform: translateX(6px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 
        inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.peel-layer span {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.peel-layer p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.peel-layer.active p {
    color: var(--white);
}

.peel-layer.active.border-white { border-left-color: var(--white); }
.peel-layer.active.border-orange { border-left-color: var(--orange); }
.peel-layer.active.border-cyan { border-left-color: var(--cyan); }

.final-quote {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--yellow);
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Curiosity Paths Grid System (Asymmetric layout) */
.paths-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}



.path-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.005) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 250px;
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 
        inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.card-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.card-teaser {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.card-hover-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--midnight-dark) 85%, transparent 100%);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    opacity: 0;
}

.card-hover-content span {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Card Glow Accent Hover and Keyboard Focus Effects */
.path-card:hover,
.path-card:focus,
.path-card:focus-within {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    outline: none;
}

.path-card.border-cyan:hover, .path-card.border-cyan:focus, .path-card.border-cyan:focus-within { box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.12), inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-color: var(--cyan) !important; }
.path-card.border-yellow:hover, .path-card.border-yellow:focus, .path-card.border-yellow:focus-within { box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.12), inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-color: var(--yellow) !important; }
.path-card.border-orange:hover, .path-card.border-orange:focus, .path-card.border-orange:focus-within { box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(255, 109, 0, 0.12), inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-color: var(--orange) !important; }
.path-card.border-white:hover, .path-card.border-white:focus, .path-card.border-white:focus-within { box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-color: var(--white) !important; }

.path-card:hover .card-icon,
.path-card:focus .card-icon,
.path-card:focus-within .card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Hide teaser on vertical cards only when hover or focus is triggered */
.path-card:hover .card-teaser,
.path-card:focus .card-teaser,
.path-card:focus-within .card-teaser {
    opacity: 0;
}

.path-card:hover .card-hover-content,
.path-card:focus .card-hover-content,
.path-card:focus-within .card-hover-content {
    bottom: 0;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Process Flow Section */
.process-section {
    position: relative;
}

.process-flow {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 5rem auto 0 auto;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.flow-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 2.25rem;
    top: 15px;
    width: 2px;
    height: calc(100% - 30px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

#flow-progress {
    position: absolute;
    left: 2.25rem;
    top: 15px;
    width: 2px;
    height: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--yellow), var(--cyan));
    z-index: 2;
    transition: height 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--cyan);
    border-radius: 5px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.flow-step {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    padding-left: 4.5rem;
    z-index: 3;
}

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

.step-circle {
    position: absolute;
    left: 2.25rem;
    top: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--midnight-dark);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
}

.flow-step.active .step-circle {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
    color: var(--midnight-dark);
    background-color: var(--yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4), var(--glow-yellow);
    transform: translate(-50%, 0) scale(1.1);
}

.step-content {
    opacity: 0.2;
    transform: translateX(12px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.flow-step.active .step-content {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.flow-step.active .step-title {
    color: var(--yellow);
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Meet the Guide (About) */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-profile {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.profile-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
}

.profile-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 36px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--glass-border);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.profile-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: -12px;
    width: calc(100% + 24px);
    height: calc(100% + 24px);
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--orange), var(--cyan));
    border-radius: 44px;
    filter: blur(20px);
    opacity: 0.25;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: profilePulse 8s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes profilePulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.97); opacity: 0.2; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.03); opacity: 0.4; }
}

.bio-greeting {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--white);
}

.bio-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.creator-metrics {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 2.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

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

.metric-num {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--orange);
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 109, 0, 0.15);
}

.metric-label {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Trust Section */
.trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.trust-card {
    background: var(--glass-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.trust-card-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.trust-card-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--white);
}

.trust-card-desc {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.trust-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: var(--glass-card-hover);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px var(--glass-shadow);
}

.question-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 700px;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-details {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.contact-item .icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-item a {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.contact-item:hover a {
    color: var(--cyan);
}

.question-form-block {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.005) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3rem;
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 
        inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    position: relative;
    min-height: 450px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.question-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.form-group label {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.form-group input, .form-group textarea {
    background-color: rgba(5, 8, 18, 0.4);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    background-color: rgba(5, 8, 18, 0.7);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15), inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.btn-submit:hover .btn-icon {
    animation: launchRocket 0.6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes launchRocket {
    0% { transform: translate(3px, -3px) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(8px, -8px) rotate(-8deg); }
}

.btn-icon {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

/* Form Success State */
.form-success-message {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.success-icon {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08);
    border: 2px solid var(--cyan);
    color: var(--cyan);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.75rem auto;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    animation: successPulse 2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes successPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.98); box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2); }
    100% { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.5); }
}

.form-success-message h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--cyan);
}

.form-success-message p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-small {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Final Call To Action */
.final-cta {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: rgba(5, 8, 18, 0.5);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08), transparent 70%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-title {
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-desc {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.cta-subdesc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Footer styling */
#main-footer {
    background-color: var(--midnight-dark);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem 3rem 1.5rem;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-closing {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.closing-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.font-italic {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.closing-highlight {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--yellow);
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.copyright-info {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-legal-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.back-to-top {
    display: block;
    text-align: right;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    text-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* Scroll Reveal Animation Classes (JS managed) */
.scroll-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.scroll-reveal.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile-First Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */

/* Mobile Landscape & Tablet (max-width: 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    :root {
        --section-spacing: 4.5rem;
    }
    
    .section-container {
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .why-content-grid, .philosophy-grid, .about-grid, .question-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
    
    .why-visual, .lighthouse-showcase {
        order: -1; /* Display graphics above the texts */
    }
    
    .lighthouse-showcase {
        height: 320px;
    }
    
    .example-heading {
        margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .paths-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .back-to-top {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    /* Mobile slide-down navigation menu */
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        background-color: #050812;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 7rem 2rem 4rem 2rem;
        z-index: 999;
        transform: translateY(-100%);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 45px var(--glass-shadow);
        gap: 2.25rem;
    }
    
    .nav-links.mobile-active {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }
    
    .nav-item {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        font-weight: 700;
    }
    
    .btn-nav {
        display: none; /* Hide header btn, user will use CTA buttons in sections */
    }
    
    /* Menu Toggle Hamburger animations */
    .mobile-active-toggle .bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
    }
    
    .mobile-active-toggle .bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    
    .mobile-active-toggle .bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    /* Hide scroll indicator on tablet/mobile screens */
    .scroll-down-indicator {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Mobile Phones (max-width: 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --section-spacing: 3rem;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }
    
    .hero-buttons, .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 340px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    /* Grid layout on mobile phone screens */
    .paths-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
        padding-right: 0;
    }
    
    .path-card {
        min-height: 240px;
        height: auto;
        padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    }
    
    .card-icon {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .card-title {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
    }
    
    .card-teaser {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .card-hover-content {
        position: relative;
        bottom: 0;
        opacity: 1;
        background: transparent;
        padding: 0;
        margin-top: auto;
    }
    
    .card-hover-content span {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
    
    .path-card:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .process-flow {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
    
    .flow-step {
        padding-left: 3rem;
    }
    
    .step-circle {
        left: 1.5rem;
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .flow-line, #flow-progress {
        left: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .about-profile {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .profile-container {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
    }
    
    .question-form-block {
        padding: 2rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    .cta-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
}

/* Keyword highlights */
.keyword-cyan { color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 500; text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15); }
.keyword-orange { color: var(--orange); font-weight: 500; text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 109, 0, 0.15); }
.keyword-yellow { color: var(--yellow); font-weight: 500; text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15); }

/* Mobile Phones Small (< 576px) */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .paths-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Showcase Video Facade Pattern
   ========================================================================== */
.video-showcase {
    padding: 0;
}

.video-split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.video-column {
    order: 1; /* Video on Left */
    width: 100%;
}

.text-column {
    order: 2; /* Text on Right */
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.text-column .section-title {
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.video-facade-container {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.005) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .video-split-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .video-column {
        order: 2; /* Video on bottom on Mobile/Tablet */
    }
    
    .text-column {
        order: 1; /* Text heading on top on Mobile/Tablet */
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .text-column .section-title {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

.lite-yt-embed {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.yt-thumbnail-picture {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.yt-thumbnail {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.lite-yt-embed:hover .yt-thumbnail,
.lite-yt-embed:focus .yt-thumbnail {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.yt-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    background: rgba(11, 16, 33, 0.85);
    border: 2px solid var(--cyan);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3), var(--glow-cyan);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    outline: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.yt-play-btn::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 5px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 12px 0 12px 20px;
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--cyan);
    transition: border-color 0.5s ease;
}

.lite-yt-embed:hover .yt-play-btn,
.lite-yt-embed:focus .yt-play-btn {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    background: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.5), var(--glow-cyan);
}

.lite-yt-embed:hover .yt-play-btn::before,
.lite-yt-embed:focus .yt-play-btn::before {
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--midnight-dark);
}

.video-overlay-title {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--white);
    z-index: 5;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.lite-yt-embed:hover .video-overlay-title {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.yt-iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 20;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Premium Newsletter Opt-In (Audience Capture)
   ========================================================================== */
.newsletter-section {
    position: relative;
}

.newsletter-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.005) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 
        inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.newsletter-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: var(--white);
}

.newsletter-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
    flex-grow: 1;
    background-color: rgba(5, 8, 18, 0.4);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    background-color: rgba(5, 8, 18, 0.7);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
}

.consent-checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.consent-checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] {
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    accent-color: var(--cyan);
}

.consent-label {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.newsletter-success {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    grid-column: span 2;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.newsletter-success .success-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--cyan);
    color: var(--midnight-dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.newsletter-success h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.newsletter-success p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. Privacy / Cookie Consent Banner (DPDP Act 2026 Compliance)
   ========================================================================== */
.privacy-consent-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(120px);
    width: calc(100% - 3rem);
    max-width: 580px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    z-index: 10000;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.6s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.privacy-consent-banner.show {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.consent-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.consent-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.consent-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.consent-buttons .btn {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    min-width: 130px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .newsletter-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    }
    .newsletter-success {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
}