/* ==========================================================================
   VIRTUS LAB DEEP ABYSS THEME — JORDAN SABALO PORTFOLIO
   Palette: Abyss (#04171e), Biolume (#31e0be), Brass (#c8a24a), Seaglass (#e2f4f7), Tide (#8da8b2)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --color-abyss: #04171e;
  --color-abyss-2: #06222b;
  --color-deep: #092f3b;
  --color-deep-card: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.45);
  --color-shelf: rgba(74, 120, 134, 0.4);
  --color-shelf-dim: rgba(74, 120, 134, 0.2);
  --color-biolume: #31e0be;
  --color-biolume-dim: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.35);
  --color-brass: #c8a24a;
  --color-brass-dim: rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.3);
  --color-seaglass: #e2f4f7;
  --color-tide: #8da8b2;
  --rail-w: 3.5rem;
  --font-display: 'Fraunces', serif;
  --font-sans: 'IBM Plex Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
  --transition-smooth: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  background-color: var(--color-abyss);
  color: var(--color-tide);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  background-color: transparent;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Background Video & Dark Oceanic Shading */
.bg-video-container {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-color: var(--color-abyss);
}

.bg-video-element {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.55;
  filter: contrast(1.08) saturate(0.9);
}

.bg-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.35) 0%, rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.72) 75%, rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.88) 100%);
}

/* Background Ambient Glow */
.ambient-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 85% 65%, rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 50% 90%, rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.main-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.virtus-footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEFT DEPTH RAIL (Virtus Lab Bathymetric Gauge)
   ========================================================================== */
.depth-rail {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: var(--rail-w);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  background: rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 50;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .depth-rail {
    display: none;
  }
}

.depth-rail-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #a4c4cf;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.depth-rail-track {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  margin: 16px 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--color-shelf-dim);
}

.depth-rail-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--color-biolume);
  height: 0%;
  transition: height 0.1s linear;
}

.depth-rail-tick {
  position: absolute;
  left: -3px;
  width: 7px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-shelf);
}

.depth-rail-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -3px;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-biolume);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px 2px var(--color-biolume);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: top 0.1s linear;
}

.depth-rail-meter {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.depth-rail-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-biolume);
}

.depth-rail-unit {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #a4c4cf;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.virtus-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 40;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 120, 134, 0.25);
  background: rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px -12px rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.9);
}

.header-container {
  max-width: 1380px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  height: 76px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .header-container {
    padding-left: max(36px, calc(var(--rail-w) + 24px));
    padding-right: 36px;
  }
}

.brand-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-right: 24px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-brass);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.nav-links {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 24px);
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  margin-left: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1140px) {
  .header-container {
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .brand-wrap {
    margin-right: 12px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    gap: 10px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .nav-links::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }
  .nav-links .btn-biolume {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    padding: 7px 14px !important;
  }
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-biolume);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-biolume);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.nav-links .btn-biolume {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 9px 18px;
}

.btn-biolume {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-biolume);
  color: var(--color-abyss);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-biolume:hover {
  background: var(--color-seaglass);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px -4px var(--color-biolume);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-shelf {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf);
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-shelf:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-biolume);
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MAIN CONTENT WRAPPER
   ========================================================================== */
.main-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section-wrap {
  max-width: 74rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .section-wrap {
    padding-left: calc(var(--rail-w) + 2rem);
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-sec {
  position: relative;
  height: auto !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding-top: 128px !important;
  padding-bottom: 64px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  overflow-y: visible;
}

.hero-sec > .section-wrap {
  max-width: 1200px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
  padding-left: 36px;
  padding-right: 36px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-sec > .section-wrap {
    padding-left: max(36px, calc(var(--rail-w) + 24px));
    padding-right: 36px;
  }
}

.badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.badge-biolume {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.3);
  background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-biolume);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px 1px var(--color-biolume);
  animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.badge-brass {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf);
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.6);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.brass-line {
  display: block;
  width: 14px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-brass);
}

.brass-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-brass);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  max-width: 18ch;
}

.hero-subtext {
  margin-top: 24px;
  max-width: 62ch;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-tide);
}

.hero-actions {
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LOCATION & MULTI-TIMEZONE BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.location-timezone-bar {
  width: calc(100% - 72px);
  max-width: 1128px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  background: rgba(6, 34, 43, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-sec .location-timezone-bar {
    width: calc(100% - var(--rail-w) - 72px);
    max-width: 1128px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    transform: translateX(calc(var(--rail-w) / 2));
  }
}

.location-status-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 120, 134, 0.2);
}

.location-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.location-text i {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.location-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.35);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.timezone-clocks-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tz-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.tz-item.active-local {
  border-color: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.45);
  background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.1);
}

.tz-label {
  color: #a4c4cf;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.tz-item.active-local .tz-label {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.tz-time {
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.tz-item.active-local .tz-time {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CREDIBILITY BAR (3 Columns)
   ========================================================================== */
.credibility-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  background: rgba(6, 34, 43, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.credibility-grid {
  max-width: 74rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .credibility-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .credibility-grid {
    padding-left: calc(var(--rail-w) + 2rem);
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.credibility-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .credibility-item {
    border-bottom: none;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
    padding: 18px 24px;
  }
  .credibility-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

.gold-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-brass);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.credibility-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DISCIPLINE MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */
.marquee-bar {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: marquee-scroll 28s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-right: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.marquee-diamond {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--color-brass);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BATHYMETRIC CONTOUR SVG
   ========================================================================== */
.contour-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 70px;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION HEADERS (Depth Marker Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-depth-marker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.depth-line {
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-brass);
}

.depth-readout {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.section-h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-desc {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  max-width: 52ch;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STORIES CAROUSEL (Deep Ocean Edition)
   ========================================================================== */
.stories-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  overflow: visible;
  padding: 0 70px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.stories-progress-container {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

.stories-progress-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
}

.progress-bar-seg {
  flex: 1;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(74, 120, 134, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.progress-bar-seg.completed {
  background: var(--color-biolume);
}

.progress-bar-seg .fill {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-biolume);
}

.stories-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0 20px;
}

.stories-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.story-card {
  flex: 0 0 460px;
  margin: 0 16px;
  min-height: 560px;
  background: rgba(6, 34, 43, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.88);
  opacity: 0.35;
  filter: blur(0.5px);
  transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: default;
  user-select: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.story-card.active {
  transform: scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  filter: none;
  z-index: 10;
  border-color: var(--color-biolume-dim);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.15), 0 20px 50px rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.8);
}

/* Flagship / Highlighted Yelp Story Card */
.story-card.story-card-featured {
  border-color: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.12), 0 0 50px rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.1), 0 20px 50px rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.85);
  position: relative;
}

.story-card.story-card-featured.active {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-biolume);
  box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.35), 0 0 75px rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.22), 0 24px 60px rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.95);
}

.story-flagship-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.18), rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.16));
  border: 1px solid rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.45);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.22);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.story-flagship-badge i {
  color: var(--color-brass);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.7));
}

.story-card.story-card-featured .story-hero-icon {
  color: #ff3333;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(255, 51, 51, 0.45)) drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.25));
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.story-card.story-card-featured:hover .story-hero-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.btn-flagship {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-biolume) 0%, #4ae5c6 50%, #76eed7 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px -2px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
}

.btn-flagship:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.3) !important;
}

.story-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.story-phase-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.story-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-tide);
}

.story-hero-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--color-brass);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.story-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.story-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-brass);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.story-desc {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-tide);
}

.story-highlights {
  margin: 18px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.highlight-item i {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.story-tech-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.story-tech-pills span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  color: var(--color-tide);
}

.stories-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 52%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(6, 34, 43, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-shelf);
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 35;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stories-nav-btn.nav-prev { left: 10px; }
.stories-nav-btn.nav-next { right: 10px; }

.stories-nav-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-biolume);
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRACTICES / PILLARS (Virtus 4-Grid Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.practices-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .practices-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.practice-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .practice-card:nth-child(odd) {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
    padding-right: 48px;
  }
  .practice-card:nth-child(even) {
    padding-left: 48px;
  }
}

.practice-card:hover {
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.2);
}

.practice-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-biolume);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.practice-card:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.practice-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.practice-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-biolume);
}

.practice-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #a4c4cf;
}

.practice-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-title {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
}

.practice-desc {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-tide);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .practice-card.practice-card-wide {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    border-right: none !important;
    padding-left: 36px;
    padding-right: 36px;
  }
}

.practice-wide-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .practice-wide-content {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .practice-wide-content > div {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 68ch;
  }
}

.practice-linkedin-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: fit-content;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE BRIEF BUILDER (Tap-to-Brief Experience)
   ========================================================================== */
.brief-builder-sec {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  background: rgba(6, 34, 43, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.brief-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .brief-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 22rem;
  }
}

.brief-step {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.brief-step-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.brief-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.brief-step-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
}

.brief-step-hint {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #a4c4cf;
}

.brief-pill-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.brief-pill {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf);
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-tide);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.brief-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-tide);
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.4);
}

.brief-pill.selected {
  border-color: var(--color-biolume);
  background: var(--color-biolume);
  color: var(--color-abyss);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.brief-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  line-height: 1.5;
  resize: vertical;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.brief-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-biolume);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.2);
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.55);
}

.brief-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #a4c4cf;
  opacity: 1;
}

.step-inline-input-wrap {
  margin-top: 14px;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.brief-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-biolume-dim);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.brief-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-biolume);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.25);
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.65);
}

.brief-input::placeholder {
  color: #a4c4cf;
  opacity: 1;
}

.brief-summary-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.8) 0%, rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.95) 100%);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -24px rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.brief-summary-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.brief-summary-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-brass);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.brief-summary-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-biolume);
}

.brief-summary-body {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  padding-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  min-height: 120px;
}

.brief-summary-actions {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.virtus-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
  background: rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED WEBSITE REDESIGNS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.redesigns-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .redesigns-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.redesign-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.redesign-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-biolume), var(--color-brass));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.redesign-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-biolume);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 24px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.12);
}

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

.redesign-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.redesign-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-brass);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.redesign-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-biolume-dim);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.redesign-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.redesign-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-biolume-dim);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.redesign-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.redesign-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-brass);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.redesign-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.redesign-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.redesign-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.redesign-point i {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.redesign-point strong {
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
}

.redesign-card-bottom {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.redesign-cta-row {
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS & CLIENT ENDORSEMENTS (21st.dev Bento Architecture)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.45) 0%, rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.65) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-biolume), var(--color-brass));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-biolume);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 24px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.12);
}

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

.testimonial-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--color-brass);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.testimonial-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  border: 1px solid rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.25);
}

.testimonial-tag.brass {
  background: rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-brass);
  border-color: rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.25);
}

.testimonial-quote-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--color-shelf);
  opacity: 0.4;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  font-style: normal;
}

.testimonial-quote strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-deep), var(--color-abyss-2));
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-biolume);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-avatar.brass {
  border-color: var(--color-brass);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.15);
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.testimonial-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-brass);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.testimonial-company {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-tide);
}

.references-strip {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.25);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-shelf);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.references-strip-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.references-strip-text i {
  color: var(--color-brass);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.references-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ref-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STANDALONE TOOLS & BOTTOM LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.tool-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf);
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.tool-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-biolume);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.final-cta-sec {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  padding: 100px 0 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.5) 0%, var(--color-abyss) 80%);
}

.final-cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  margin-top: 16px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.final-cta-subtext {
  margin: 20px auto 36px;
  max-width: 60ch;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.final-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-inner-wrap {
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-mission-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.footer-bottom-row {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO AI CO-PILOT / CONCIERGE WIDGET
   ========================================================================== */
.copilot-widget-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 9999;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.copilot-trigger-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 34, 43, 0.95), rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.95));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-biolume);
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.copilot-trigger-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.9), 0 0 28px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.45);
  border-color: #5cf5d7;
}

.copilot-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-biolume);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-biolume);
  animation: copilotGlow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes copilotGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.copilot-icon-sparkle {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.copilot-close-icon {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-tide);
}

.copilot-widget-wrap.open .copilot-trigger-btn {
  background: rgba(6, 34, 43, 0.9);
  border-color: var(--color-shelf);
  padding: 10px 14px;
}

.copilot-widget-wrap.open .copilot-icon-sparkle,
.copilot-widget-wrap.open .copilot-btn-label,
.copilot-widget-wrap.open .copilot-pulse-dot {
  display: none;
}

.copilot-widget-wrap.open .copilot-close-icon {
  display: inline-block;
}

.copilot-chat-window {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 60px;
  right: 0;
  width: 380px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  height: 540px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  background: rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.copilot-widget-wrap.open .copilot-chat-window {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.copilot-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
}

.copilot-header-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.copilot-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-biolume);
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.copilot-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.copilot-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.copilot-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-brass);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-brass-dim);
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.copilot-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.copilot-status .pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--color-biolume);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--color-biolume);
}

.copilot-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.copilot-action-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.copilot-action-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.copilot-messages {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.copilot-messages::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}

.copilot-messages::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-shelf);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.copilot-msg {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  max-width: 88%;
  animation: fadeInMsg 0.2s ease-out;
}

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

.copilot-msg.msg-ai {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.copilot-msg.msg-user {
  align-self: flex-end;
}

.copilot-msg .msg-bubble {
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.copilot-msg.msg-ai .msg-bubble {
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf);
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  border-top-left-radius: 4px;
}

.copilot-msg.msg-user .msg-bubble {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.25), rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.8));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-brass-dim);
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  border-top-right-radius: 4px;
}

.copilot-link {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.copilot-link:hover {
  color: #5cf5d7;
}

.copilot-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.copilot-chip {
  text-align: left;
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  color: var(--color-tide);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.copilot-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-biolume);
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.copilot-typing {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: transparent;
}

.copilot-typing span {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--color-biolume);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: typingBounce 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.copilot-typing span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.copilot-typing span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

@keyframes typingBounce {
  0%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.3; }
  40% { transform: translateY(-5px); opacity: 1; }
}

.copilot-input-bar {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: rgba(6, 34, 43, 0.8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

.copilot-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf);
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.copilot-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-biolume);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.2);
}

.copilot-input::placeholder {
  color: #a4c4cf;
  opacity: 1;
}

.copilot-send-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--color-biolume);
  color: var(--color-abyss);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.copilot-send-btn:hover {
  background: #5cf5d7;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}



/* ==========================================================================
   AGENTIC PROCESS UI ENHANCEMENTS (REASONING STEPPER, TRACE & ACTIONS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Multi-Step Agent Reasoning Stepper */
.copilot-stepper {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.4);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-shelf);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 4px 0 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.copilot-step-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.copilot-step-item.active {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.copilot-step-item.done {
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.copilot-step-icon {
  width: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.copilot-step-item.active .copilot-step-icon {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  animation: stepSpin 1s infinite linear;
}

.copilot-step-item.done .copilot-step-icon {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
}

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

/* 2. Expandable n8n Node Trace */
.copilot-trace-wrap {
  margin-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(74, 120, 134, 0.25);
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.copilot-trace-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  color: var(--color-tide);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.copilot-trace-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--color-biolume-dim);
  color: var(--color-biolume);
}

.trace-caret {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.copilot-trace-wrap.open .trace-caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.copilot-trace-drawer {
  margin-top: 8px;
  background: rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  animation: fadeInMsg 0.2s ease;
}

.trace-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 120, 134, 0.2);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.trace-pill {
  color: var(--color-brass);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.trace-latency {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
}

.trace-nodes-flow {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}

.trace-node {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.node-badge {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.node-badge.trigger { background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.2); color: var(--color-biolume); }
.node-badge.memory  { background: rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.2); color: var(--color-brass); }
.node-badge.model   { background: rgba(141, 168, 178, 0.2); color: var(--color-seaglass); }
.node-badge.tool    { background: rgba(235, 115, 60, 0.25); color: #ff9d66; }
.node-badge.agent   { background: rgba(110, 142, 251, 0.25); color: #9bb1ff; }

/* 3. Autonomous Page Action Pill */
.copilot-action-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-biolume);
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 6px 0 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.2);
  animation: fadeInMsg 0.3s ease;
}

.copilot-action-badge i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* 4. Interactive In-Chat Lead Capture Card */
.copilot-lead-card {
  margin-top: 12px;
  background: rgba(6, 34, 43, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.lead-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.lead-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.lead-input, .lead-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf);
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lead-input:focus, .lead-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-biolume);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.2);
}

.lead-textarea {
  resize: none;
}

.lead-submit-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-biolume), #28b89c);
  color: var(--color-abyss);
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lead-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #5cf5d7;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.lead-card-status {
  padding: 10px;
  background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-biolume-dim);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   JOB MATCHER, STREAMING CURSOR & WORKFLOW EXPORT STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Job Compatibility Card */
.job-match-card {
  margin: 10px 0;
  background: rgba(6, 34, 43, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-biolume);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.15);
}

.match-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.match-score-pill {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.25), rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.25));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-biolume);
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.match-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.match-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--color-seaglass);
}

.match-check-item i {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.match-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Streaming Typing Cursor */
.copilot-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--color-biolume);
  margin-left: 3px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  animation: cursorBlink 0.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes cursorBlink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Header Live Connection Badge */
.copilot-status.live-n8n {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
}
.copilot-status.live-n8n .pulse-dot {
  background: #31e0be;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #31e0be;
}

.copilot-status.standalone {
  color: var(--color-brass);
}
.copilot-status.standalone .pulse-dot {
  background: #c8a24a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #c8a24a;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE RESPONSIVE OVERHAUL (Virtus Lab)
   Breakpoints: <= 768px (Tablets & Mobile) and <= 480px (Narrow Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* 0. Mobile Video Power Management - Saves GPU/battery & eliminates decoding lag */
  .bg-video-element {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .bg-video-container {
    background-image: url('hero-poster.webp') !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
  }

  /* 1. Global Container & Overflow */
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
  }

  .depth-rail {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .main-wrap {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }

  .section-wrap {
    padding: 56px 18px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .section-h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6.5vw, 2.3rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  .section-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
  }

  /* 2. Header & Mobile Navigation */
  .virtus-header {
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .header-container {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    padding: 10px 16px 8px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .brand-wrap {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: baseline !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: flex !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding-bottom: 4px !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important; /* Firefox */
  }

  .nav-links::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important; /* Chrome / Safari */
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.45) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim) !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    color: var(--color-seaglass) !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
  }

  .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-link:active {
    border-color: var(--color-biolume) !important;
    color: var(--color-biolume) !important;
  }

  .nav-links .btn-biolume {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    padding: 5px 14px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
  }

  /* 3. Hero & Timezone Clocks */
  .hero-sec {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 32px 0 24px !important;
  }

  .hero-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 7.5vw, 2.6rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-top: 18px !important;
  }

  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-top: 16px !important;
  }

  .badge-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .location-timezone-bar {
    margin: 32px 0 0 !important;
    padding: 14px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .location-status-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .timezone-clocks-row {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .tz-item {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }

  /* 4. Selected Work Stories Carousel (#storiesCarousel) */
  .stories-carousel-wrapper {
    padding: 0 0 56px 0 !important;
    margin: 24px 0 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .stories-progress-container {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 4px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 16px !important;
  }

  .stories-viewport {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .stories-track {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  .story-card {
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    min-height: 520px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 0.25 !important;
    filter: none !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .story-card.active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    border-color: var(--color-biolume-dim) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.9), 0 0 20px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.12) !important;
  }

  .story-card.story-card-featured.active {
    border-color: var(--color-biolume) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.9), 0 0 30px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.35), 0 0 45px rgba(200, 162, 74, 0.22) !important;
  }

  .story-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }

  .story-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }

  .story-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
  }

  .story-highlights {
    margin: 14px 0 !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .highlight-item {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }

  .story-tech-pills {
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  }

  .stories-nav-btn {
    top: auto !important;
    bottom: 4px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
  }

  .stories-nav-btn.nav-prev {
    left: calc(50% - 50px) !important;
  }

  .stories-nav-btn.nav-next {
    right: calc(50% - 50px) !important;
  }

  /* 5. All Card Grids & Layouts */
  .credibility-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .credibility-item {
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim) !important;
  }

  .credibility-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }

  .redesigns-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .redesign-card {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .redesign-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  }

  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .practices-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .practice-card,
  .practice-card:nth-child(odd),
  .practice-card:nth-child(even),
  .practice-card.practice-card-wide {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    border-right: none !important;
  }

  .practice-wide-content {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .practice-linkedin-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
  }

  .tool-card {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
  }

  .references-strip {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    padding: 16px !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  /* 6. Brief Builder */
  .brief-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
  }

  .brief-step {
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  }

  .brief-step-label {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }

  .brief-pill-group {
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .brief-pill {
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }

  .brief-summary-card {
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
  }

  .brief-summary-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .brief-summary-actions button {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* 7. Final CTA & Footer */
  .final-cta-sec {
    padding: 60px 0 70px !important;
  }

  .final-cta-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6.5vw, 2.6rem) !important;
  }

  .final-cta-subtext {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin: 16px auto 28px !important;
  }

  .final-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .final-cta-actions .btn-biolume,
  .final-cta-actions .btn-shelf {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .footer-top-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .footer-links-row {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  /* 8. Floating AI Co-Pilot Widget */
  .copilot-widget-wrap {
    bottom: 16px !important;
    right: 16px !important;
  }

  .copilot-trigger-btn {
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }

  .copilot-chat-window {
    position: fixed !important;
    left: 12px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    bottom: 70px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: 75vh !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn-biolume,
  .hero-actions .btn-shelf {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .timezone-clocks-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESUME BUTTON STYLES (NAV & HERO)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-resume-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-biolume);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-resume-nav:hover {
  background: var(--color-biolume);
  color: #04171e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECONDARY SHELF (Visual Polish)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-secondary-shelf {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-shelf-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--color-tide);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-shelf-dim);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-shelf-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-biolume);
  border-color: var(--color-biolume);
  background: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hero-shelf-dot {
  color: var(--color-shelf);
  user-select: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-secondary-shelf {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }
  .hero-shelf-dot {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE SPOTLIGHT & BROWSER MOCKUP UPGRADES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Liquid Glass & Cursor-Tracked Spotlight Glow on Cards */
.story-card,
.redesign-card,
.testimonial-card,
.practice-card,
.tool-card,
.brief-summary-card {
  position: relative !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), inset 0 0 20px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.04) !important;
}

/* Mouse-tracked radial spotlight glow pseudo-element */
.story-card::after,
.redesign-card::after,
.testimonial-card::after,
.practice-card::after,
.tool-card::after,
.brief-summary-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.12), transparent 42%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .story-card:hover::after,
  .redesign-card:hover::after,
  .testimonial-card:hover::after,
  .practice-card:hover::after,
  .tool-card:hover::after,
  .brief-summary-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Ensure card contents stay above spotlight glow */
.story-card > *,
.redesign-card > *,
.testimonial-card > *,
.practice-card > *,
.tool-card > *,
.brief-summary-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* 2. Magnetic / Specular Hover Elevation on Action Buttons */
.btn-biolume {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px -2px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
}

.btn-biolume:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -2px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
}

.btn-biolume:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.99) !important;
}

.btn-shelf {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
}

.btn-shelf:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-biolume) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
}

.btn-shelf:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.99) !important;
}

/* 3. Browser UI Preview Frames on Redesign Cards */
.redesign-browser-frame {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.redesign-browser-frame:hover {
  border-color: rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.85), 0 0 24px rgba(49, 224, 190, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.browser-chrome-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: rgba(9, 47, 59, 0.7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.browser-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.browser-dots .dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.browser-dots .dot-red { background: #ff5f56; }
.browser-dots .dot-yellow { background: #ffbd2e; }
.browser-dots .dot-green { background: #27c93f; }

.browser-url-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  background: rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.7);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--color-tide, #9fd3d6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.browser-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #04171e;
}

.browser-preview-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.6s ease;
}

.redesign-browser-frame:hover .browser-preview-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.browser-preview-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.15) 0%, rgba(4, 23, 30, 0.75) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.redesign-browser-frame:hover .browser-preview-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.preview-zoom-badge {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(6, 34, 43, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-biolume, #31e0be);
  color: var(--color-biolume, #31e0be);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}