/* Press Plai Website Styles - Premium Overhaul */

/* Modern CSS variables / Design Tokens */
:root {
    color-scheme: dark;
    --primary: hsl(203, 100%, 50%);     /* Electric Cyan */
    --primary-rgb: 0, 157, 255;
    --accent: hsl(150, 100%, 50%);      /* Cyber Green */
    --accent-rgb: 0, 255, 136;
    --bg-dark: hsl(222, 47%, 4%);        /* Deep Void */
    --bg-card: hsla(222, 47%, 7%, 0.7);  /* Frosted Glass */
    --text-primary: hsl(210, 40%, 98%);
    --text-secondary: hsl(215, 20%, 70%);
    --border-premium: hsla(203, 100%, 50%, 0.15);
    --border-glow: hsla(203, 100%, 50%, 0.35);
    --transition-premium: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --header-height: 4rem;
    --content-offset: clamp(7rem, 9vw, 7.75rem);
    --section-space: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
    --section-header-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    
    /* Fluid typography scales */
    --font-size-hero: clamp(2.8rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
    --font-size-subtitle: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
}

/* Reset and Core Setup */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Teko', sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* Premium Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: hsla(203, 100%, 50%, 0.2);
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 2px solid var(--bg-dark);
    transition: background 0.3s;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary);
}

/* Matrix Background Canvas */
.matrix-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: -1;
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    pointer-events: none;
}

#matrix-canvas {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.35;
    transition: opacity 1s var(--transition-premium);
}

/* Sticky Header with Backdrop Filter */
.sticky-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: hsla(222, 47%, 4%, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
}

/* Logo Mark */
.logo-mark {
    position: absolute;
    left: 2rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    height: 32px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.logo-mark svg {
    height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.55));
    transition: filter 0.3s var(--transition-premium), transform 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
}

.logo-mark:hover svg {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.95));
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Sections Base */
section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Hero Section Styles */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 6rem 2rem 4rem;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 3rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 
                inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    animation: heroFadeIn 1s var(--transition-premium);
}

@keyframes heroFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.creator-name {
    font-size: var(--font-size-subtitle);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-hero);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.4);
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blue-text {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.85);
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-button {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), hsl(210, 100%, 40%));
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-premium);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.3);
}

.hero-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.65);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, hsl(210, 100%, 40%), var(--primary));
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Audio States & Tap prompts */
.tap-prompt {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 10px;
    z-index: 10;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.5);
    animation: tapPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes tapPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-5px); }
}

/* Section Header Structure */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--section-header-gap);
}

.section-header h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.45);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.section-header p {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Custom Grid Configurations for AI & Video Sections */
.ai-grid, .video-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(360px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.ai-item, .video-item {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-premium);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 380px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.ai-item:hover, .video-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--border-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.25);
    background: hsla(222, 47%, 10%, 0.85);
}

.ai-logo {
    width: 220px;
    height: 70px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-premium);
    filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.ai-video-preview {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #000;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-premium);
}

.ai-item:hover .ai-logo, .ai-item:hover .ai-video-preview {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(1.25) drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.35));
}

.ai-item h3, .video-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.ai-item p, .video-item p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    text-align: center;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.ai-item a, .video-item a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.1);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.15);
}

.ai-item a:hover, .video-item a:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.5);
    text-shadow: none;
}

/* Category-Specific Visual styling for Live systems */
.ai-category {
    margin-bottom: var(--section-space);
}

.category-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.35);
}

.live-project {
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.05), rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.05));
}

.live-project::before {
    content: "LIVE SYSTEM";
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 10;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent);
}

.live-project h3 {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.live-project a {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.1);
}

.live-project a:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--bg-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.5);
}

/* Video Grid and Custom player adjustments */
.video-section {
    padding: var(--content-offset) 2rem var(--section-space);
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.video-thumbnail {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #000;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--transition-premium);
}

.video-item:hover .video-thumbnail {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.video-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.video-overlay.is-open {
    display: flex;
}

.video-overlay > .video-player {
    width: min(960px, calc(100vw - 4rem), calc((100vh - 4rem) * 16 / 9));
}

.video-player {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 960px;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: #000;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.35);
}

iframe {
    border: 0 !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.video-player iframe,
.video-facade-container iframe {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    display: block !important;
    background: #000 !important;
}

.video-frame-mount > video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #000;
}

.local-video-item { cursor: pointer; }
.local-video-item:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--primary); outline-offset: 4px; }

.video-frame-mount {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.video-facade-container {
    background: #000 !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--transition-premium), border-color 0.3s var(--transition-premium), box-shadow 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
}

.video-facade-container.is-activated {
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

/* Vimeo occasionally exposes a one-pixel player edge on the Sizzle embed. */
.video-facade-container.is-activated iframe,
.video-frame-mount > iframe {
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: -2px 0 !important;
    height: calc(100% + 4px) !important;
}

.video-frame-mount[hidden] {
    display: none;
}

.facade-replay-button {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    margin: auto;
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .72);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(0, 157, 255, .45);
}

.video-facade-container:not(.is-activated):hover {
    transform: scale(1.015);
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.35) !important;
}

.video-facade-container:not(.is-activated):focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.close-video-fixed {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    z-index: 3000;
    border: none;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
}

.close-video-fixed {
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.3);
}

.video-replay-state {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.14), transparent 35%), #020713;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

.video-replay-state[hidden] { display: none; }

.video-replay-button {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.video-category-title {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: 'Teko', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.source-pending-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    min-height: 44px;
    align-items: center;
    color: #9fb0c9;
    border: 1px solid rgba(159, 176, 201, 0.35);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.video-source-pending { cursor: default; }
.video-source-pending:hover { transform: none; }

.coming-soon-art {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 72% 30%, rgba(0,157,255,.32), transparent 18%), linear-gradient(135deg, #020713 15%, #082440 60%, #020713);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #fff;
    font: 700 clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 3.2rem)/1 'Teko', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 70px rgba(0,157,255,.08);
}

.close-video-fixed:hover {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.player-nav-link {
    font-family: 'Teko', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
}

.player-nav-link.primary-btn {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.25);
}

.player-nav-link.accent-btn {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.25);
}

.player-nav-link:hover {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Contact Form Overhaul */
.contact-section {
    padding: var(--content-offset) 2rem var(--section-space);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-form {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

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

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.2rem;
    background: hsla(222, 47%, 1%, 0.88);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.38);
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.25);
    background: hsla(222, 47%, 2%, 0.85);
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), hsl(210, 100%, 40%));
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.35);
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.65);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.submit-btn.is-sent,
.submit-btn:disabled.is-sent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), hsl(150, 100%, 35%));
    cursor: default;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.form-transmission-status {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-family: 'Teko', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
}

.form-transmission-status[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}

.form-transmission-status.is-success {
    color: var(--accent);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.18);
}

.form-transmission-status.is-error {
    color: #ff5566;
    border: 1px solid #ff5566;
    background: rgba(255, 85, 102, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 85, 102, 0.18);
}

.contact-frequencies-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-frequencies-label {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-email-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-email-link {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.contact-email-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.contact-meta-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-meta-line {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.contact-meta-value {
    color: #fff;
}

.contact-phone-link {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-phone-link:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.contact-linkedin-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-linkedin-link {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.contact-linkedin-link:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.contact-eyeball {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.contact-page .contact-bio-podcast-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.contact-podcast-visual {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

.contact-podcast-caption {
    margin: -0.2rem 0 0;
    color: #8da2be;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-page .contact-bio-podcast-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-page .contact-bio-podcast-desc {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-page .contact-bio-podcast-player {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.25);
}

.contact-page .contact-bio-podcast-player:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.contact-section .contact-form {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-page footer .social-links {
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-page footer .social-links a {
    width: auto;
    max-width: none;
}

.ai-integration-page .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.ai-integration-page .section-header p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 640px;
}

.ai-integration-page .ai-category {
    margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

.ai-integration-page .category-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-shadow: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.ai-integration-page .ai-grid {
    gap: 2rem;
}

.ai-integration-page .ai-item {
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    min-height: 340px;
}

.coming-soon-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    pointer-events: none;
    cursor: default;
    opacity: 0.82;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px dashed var(--border-premium);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.coming-soon-btn:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Partners & Social Layouts */
.partners-section {
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    background: hsla(203, 100%, 50%, 0.03);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    margin: 4rem 2rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.partner-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: hsla(222, 47%, 7%, 0.5);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.partner-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.15);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.partner-item img {
    width: 140px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.partner-item h4 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.partner-item a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.partner-item a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.45);
}

/* Social links container */
.social-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-links a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

.social-links img {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Footer layout */
footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    background: hsla(222, 47%, 2%, 0.95);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

footer p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
}

/* Mobile menu trigger styles */
.mobile-menu-trigger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 13px 8px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.mobile-menu-trigger .bar {
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
}

.sticky-header nav a {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-mark {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.contact-info a,
.contact-linkedin-link {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Active hamburger icon states */
.mobile-menu-trigger.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
    background-color: var(--primary);
}
.mobile-menu-trigger.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}
.mobile-menu-trigger.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
    background-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Layout Fixes */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .sticky-header {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .logo-mark {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        height: 24px;
        margin: 0;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-trigger {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .sticky-header nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 320px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: hsla(222, 47%, 4%, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
        border-left: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
        padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        transition: right 0.4s var(--transition-premium);
        z-index: 1000;
    }
    
    .sticky-header nav.active {
        right: 0;
        box-shadow: -15px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    }
    
    .sticky-header nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 2rem !important;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .sticky-header nav li {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .sticky-header nav a {
        font-size: 1.6rem !important;
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0.6rem 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.1);
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    
    .ai-grid, .video-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.75rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .ai-item, .video-item {
        padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    .contact-section {
        padding: calc(var(--content-offset) + .35rem) 1rem 3rem;
    }
    
    .contact-form {
        padding: 1.75rem;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .contact-frequencies-card {
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
        padding: 1.35rem 1rem;
    }

    .contact-page .contact-bio-podcast-card {
        margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
        padding: 1.15rem 0.95rem;
        gap: 0.65rem;
    }

    .contact-page .contact-bio-podcast-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    }

    .contact-page .contact-bio-podcast-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .contact-eyeball {
        margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
    }

    .contact-page footer {
        margin-top: 3rem;
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }

    .contact-page footer .social-links {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .contact-page footer .social-links a {
        width: auto;
        max-width: none;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .ai-integration-page .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .ai-integration-page .section-header + .ai-category .category-title {
        display: none;
    }

    .ai-integration-page .ai-category {
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .ai-integration-page .ai-item {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   M-024 DIRECTOR'S CUT HYBRID HOMEPAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.cinematic-environment {
    position: relative;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.focal-light-spot {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100vw;
    height: 70vh;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.28) 0%, rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.04) 45%, rgba(7, 10, 15, 0) 75%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.horizon-grid {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40vh;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60vh;
    background: 
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 10, 15, 1) 0%, rgba(7, 10, 15, 0.4) 30%, rgba(7, 10, 15, 0.95) 100%),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
    transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(60deg);
    transform-origin: top center;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.65;
}

.directors-hero {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 0;
    padding: calc(var(--content-offset) + 0.5rem) 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.brand-kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.3);
    color: #00f3ff;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.15);
}

.acid-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background-color: #00ff88;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00ff88;
}

.monumental-title {
    font-family: 'Teko', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 8.5vw, 6.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    text-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.35);
}

.monumental-title .title-line {
    display: block;
}

.monumental-title .brand-accent {
    color: #00f3ff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 243, 255, 0.6);
}

.monumental-title .human-accent {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.monumental-title .human-accent::after {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: #00ff88;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-left: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px #00ff88;
}

.hero-statement {
    max-width: 820px;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.3vw, 1.45rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin: 0 auto 2.8rem auto;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.action-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
}

.action-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.1rem 2.2rem;
    font-family: 'Teko', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.action-btn.primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #009dff 0%, #0066cc 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #00f3ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.4);
}

.action-btn.secondary {
    background: rgba(10, 18, 30, 0.85);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.action-btn.outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    color: #e0e6ed;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.action-btn:hover, .action-btn:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    outline: 3px solid #00f3ff;
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.action-btn.primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(0, 243, 255, 0.7);
}

.action-btn.secondary:hover {
    border-color: #00f3ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.35);
}

.action-btn.outline:hover {
    border-color: #00ff88;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.3);
}

/* Compact Featured Work Strip */
.featured-strip-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Compact commercial-positioning sections reuse the existing portfolio system. */
.how-we-help-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.how-we-help-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.how-we-help-card {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.45rem 1.45rem;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.055), transparent 28%),
        repeating-linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(255,255,255,.018) 0 1px, transparent 1px 5px),
        linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17,31,49,.96), rgba(5,12,23,.98));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.46);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08), 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.32), 0 0 22px rgba(0,157,255,.08);
    transition: transform .3s var(--transition-premium), border-color .3s var(--transition-premium), box-shadow .3s var(--transition-premium);
}

/* Home Burst-3: compact editorial decision cards, with one clear visual sequence. */
.how-we-help-section{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto 2rem;padding-inline:clamp(1rem,3vw,1.5rem)}
.how-we-help-grid{gap:1rem}
.how-we-help-card{min-height:0;padding:1.35rem 1.35rem 1.3rem 4.75rem;background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(15,34,53,.96),rgba(6,15,27,.98));border-color:rgba(0,157,255,.34);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.07),0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.26)}
.how-we-help-card::before,.how-we-help-card::after{display:none}
.how-step{position:absolute;top:1.25rem;left:1.2rem;display:grid;place-items:center;width:2.4rem;height:2.4rem;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0d745d,#17b883);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,255,136,.10);color:#fff;font:700 .78rem/1 Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.04em}
.how-we-help-card h3{margin:0 0 .45rem;padding:0;font-size:clamp(1.13rem,1.45vw,1.34rem);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:.055em}
.how-we-help-card p{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.48}
.featured-strip-section{max-width:1180px;margin-bottom:2rem;padding-inline:clamp(1rem,3vw,1.5rem)}
.strip-header{margin-bottom:1rem;padding-bottom:.55rem}
.work-strip-grid{gap:1rem}
.strip-info{padding:.9rem 1rem 1rem}
.strip-card-title{font-size:1.26rem;margin:0 0 .2rem}
@media(max-width:900px){.how-we-help-card{padding:1.25rem 1.2rem 1.2rem 4.45rem}.how-step{left:1.05rem;top:1.15rem}}
@media(max-width:600px){.how-we-help-section,.featured-strip-section{margin-bottom:1.55rem}.how-we-help-card{padding:1.15rem 1.1rem 1.15rem 4.8rem}.how-step{width:2.2rem;height:2.2rem;left:1rem;top:1.05rem}.how-we-help-card p{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.5}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.sports-featured-card video{display:none}.sports-featured-card .strip-info{position:relative}.sports-featured-card{background:#0b1421}.sports-featured-card::before{content:"";display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:center/cover no-repeat url('../assets/sports-intelligence-poster.jpg')}}

.how-we-help-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 18% auto;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(95,205,255,.95), transparent);
    opacity: .45;
    transition: inset .3s var(--transition-premium), opacity .3s var(--transition-premium);
}

.how-we-help-card::after {
    content: attr(data-step);
    position: absolute;
    top: .75rem;
    right: .9rem;
    color: rgba(107,211,255,.72);
    font: 600 .78rem/1 'Teko', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
}

.how-we-help-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(62, 192, 255, .78);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12), 0 18px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.38), 0 0 30px rgba(0,157,255,.14);
}

.how-we-help-card:hover::before {
    inset-inline: 6%;
    opacity: .9;
}

.how-we-help-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
    color: #f5fbff;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding-right: 2rem;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0,157,255,.16);
}

.how-we-help-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.video-grid .video-info {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex: 1;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: center;
}

.video-grid .video-title {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 1rem 0 .7rem;
    line-height: 1.12;
    text-align: center;
}

.video-grid .video-description {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 36rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.engagement-pathway {
    margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem);
    background: rgba(13, 20, 32, 0.82);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.pathway-intro {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.15rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.pathway-intro h2 {
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.pathway-intro p,
.pathway-trust p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.pathway-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: .8rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.pathway-steps li {
    position: relative;
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.24);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.pathway-steps li:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -0.82rem;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    text-align: center;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.pathway-number {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 2.15rem;
    height: 2.15rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .55);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: .78rem;
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
}

.pathway-steps h3 {
    margin: .65rem 0 .3rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.pathway-steps p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.pathway-trust {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 1.15rem auto 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.pathway-trust strong {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.pathway-trust .action-btn {
    margin-top: 0.45rem;
}

.ai-item .project-audience {
    margin-top: -0.8rem;
    color: #d8e4f2;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* AI Projects Phase 1: two working demo cards with fixed presentation zones. */
.phase1-card{justify-content:flex-start!important;min-height:620px!important;padding:1.5rem!important;align-items:stretch!important}.phase1-card .phase1-media{height:230px;flex:0 0 230px;margin-bottom:1.35rem;overflow:hidden;border-radius:14px;background:#030a17}.phase1-card .phase1-media .ai-video-preview{width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;object-fit:cover;border-radius:14px}.phase1-card h3{min-height:66px;margin:0 0 .7rem;text-align:center;display:grid;place-items:center}.phase1-card>p:not(.project-audience){min-height:92px;margin:0 0 .7rem!important}.phase1-card .project-audience{min-height:88px;margin:0 0 1rem!important}.phase1-card .launch-demo-btn{margin-top:auto;align-self:center}.sports-motion-poster{display:none}.sports-project-card .phase1-media{box-shadow:0 0 32px rgba(0,157,255,.2)}.sales-project-card .phase1-media{box-shadow:0 0 32px rgba(62,211,184,.16)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.sports-animated-preview{display:none!important}.sports-motion-poster{display:block!important}.phase1-card .ai-video-preview{transition:none!important}.phase1-card:hover .ai-video-preview{transform:none!important}}
@media(max-width:768px){.phase1-card{min-height:570px!important;padding:1.1rem!important}.phase1-card .phase1-media{height:190px;flex-basis:190px}.phase1-card h3{min-height:auto;font-size:1.42rem}.phase1-card>p:not(.project-audience),.phase1-card .project-audience{min-height:auto;font-size:1rem!important}}
/* R2: preserve the paired-card system while allowing the next card to begin naturally in the first mobile viewport. */
@media(max-width:768px){.phase1-card{min-height:510px!important}.phase1-card .phase1-media{height:158px;flex-basis:158px;margin-bottom:1rem}.phase1-card>p:not(.project-audience){font-size:.93rem!important;line-height:1.42;margin-bottom:.55rem!important}.phase1-card .project-audience{font-size:.87rem!important;line-height:1.4;margin-bottom:.7rem!important}.phase1-card .launch-demo-btn{min-height:44px}}

/* 044V: working cards reserve space for content, not decoration. */
.phase1-card{min-height:530px!important;padding:1.2rem!important;gap:0!important}
.phase1-card .phase1-media{height:200px;flex-basis:200px;margin-bottom:1rem}
.phase1-card h3{min-height:54px;margin:0 0 .45rem;line-height:1.05}
.phase1-card>p:not(.project-audience){min-height:62px;margin:0 0 .55rem!important;line-height:1.42}
.phase1-card .project-audience{min-height:54px;margin:0 0 .75rem!important;line-height:1.4}
@media(max-width:768px){.phase1-card{min-height:455px!important;padding:1rem!important}.phase1-card .phase1-media{height:148px;flex-basis:148px;margin-bottom:.8rem}.phase1-card h3{min-height:auto;margin-bottom:.35rem}.phase1-card>p:not(.project-audience){min-height:auto;margin-bottom:.4rem!important}.phase1-card .project-audience{min-height:auto;margin-bottom:.55rem!important}}

.strip-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.2);
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.strip-title {
    font-family: 'Teko', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.strip-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #00f3ff;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.work-strip-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.strip-card {
    background: rgba(13, 20, 32, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.strip-card:hover, .strip-card:focus-visible {
    border-color: #00f3ff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 157, 255, 0.25);
    outline: 3px solid #00f3ff;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.strip-media {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #000;
    display: block;
}

.strip-info {
    padding: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.strip-card-title {
    font-family: 'Teko', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.strip-card-tag {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #00ff88;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cinematic-environment > footer {
    width: 100%;
    align-self: stretch;
}

/* Reduced Motion Overrides */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .focal-light-spot, .horizon-grid, .action-btn, .proof-card, .strip-card, .how-we-help-card, .how-we-help-card::before {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
    .horizon-grid {
        opacity: 0.2;
    }
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero.directors-hero,
    .directors-hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: calc(var(--content-offset) + 0.25rem);
        padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    .action-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }
    .action-btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .how-we-help-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .pathway-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: .65rem; }
    .pathway-steps li:not(:last-child)::after { content: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .monumental-title .title-line {
        display: inline;
    }
    .monumental-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
    }
    .hero-statement {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .proof-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .work-strip-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .engagement-pathway {
        padding: 1.15rem .9rem;
    }
    .how-we-help-section .strip-header {
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: .25rem;
    }
    .how-we-help-section .strip-title,
    .how-we-help-section .strip-subtitle {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: left;
    }
    .how-we-help-card {
        padding: 1.45rem 1.2rem 1.3rem;
    }
}

/* PLAI-WEB-026B Consolidated Structural Styles */
.sticky-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: hsla(222, 47%, 4%, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.logo-mark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    height: 32px;
    z-index: 1001;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.sticky-header nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.sticky-header nav ul {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2.2rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.sticky-header nav a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: color 0.25s var(--transition-premium), text-shadow 0.25s var(--transition-premium);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    position: relative;
}

.sticky-header nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transition: width 0.25s var(--transition-premium), opacity 0.25s var(--transition-premium);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.7);
    opacity: 0;
}

.sticky-header nav a:hover,
.sticky-header nav a.active {
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 7px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.5);
}

.sticky-header nav a:hover::after {
    width: 55%;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.sticky-header nav a.active::after {
    width: calc(100% - 1.6rem);
    opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .sticky-header {
        padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .logo-mark {
        height: 26px;
    }
    .sticky-header nav a::after {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .sticky-header nav a.active {
        border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
        padding-left: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* Security Clearance Modal & Backdrop Blur */
.overlay-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(4, 9, 20, 0.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(28px) brightness(0.3) saturate(140%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) brightness(0.3) saturate(140%);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
}

.overlay-modal.is-open {
    display: flex !important;
}

.modal-content {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2010 !important;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-premium);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 520px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.2rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    z-index: 2020;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover,
.modal-close-btn:focus {
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

/* Owner correction: reserve a real close-button zone so it cannot collide with
   Security Clearance's heading at desktop or mobile sizes. */
.modal-content{padding-top:4.75rem!important}
.modal-content #securityClearanceTitle{padding-right:3.6rem}
.modal-close-btn{top:1.15rem!important;right:1.15rem!important;width:44px;min-width:44px;height:44px;display:grid;place-items:center;padding:0!important}

/* Local animated creative thumbnails: muted by markup, no controls, and a
   deliberate aspect-preserving crop. */
.creative-thumb,.creative-poster{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;background:#02060c;border-radius:12px 12px 0 0}.creative-poster{display:none}.creative-thumb-letterboxed{object-fit:contain;background:#000}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.creative-thumb{display:none}.creative-poster{display:block}}

/* Video Player Fill & Container Styling */
.video-player,
.video-facade-container {
    background: #000 !important;
    border: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Release correction: cover the one-pixel iframe/native-player seam reported
   on the left edge without changing the media crop or player geometry. */
.video-player::before,
.video-facade-container::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 auto 0 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: #000;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
}

.video-player iframe,
.video-facade-container iframe,
.video-thumbnail {
    border: 0 !important;
    outline: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: #000 !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
}

/* Phase 1 R1: local poster built from the Sales product itself. */
.sales-conversation-poster {
    object-position: center 28%;
    filter: saturate(.92) contrast(1.03);
}

/* Home Burst-3 final cascade: shared compact layout must win over legacy mobile rules. */
.how-we-help-section{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto 2rem;padding-inline:clamp(1rem,3vw,1.5rem)}
.how-we-help-grid{gap:1rem}
.how-we-help-card{min-height:0;padding:1.35rem 1.35rem 1.3rem 4.75rem;background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(15,34,53,.96),rgba(6,15,27,.98));border-color:rgba(0,157,255,.34);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.07),0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.26)}
.how-we-help-card::before,.how-we-help-card::after{display:none}.how-step{position:absolute;top:1.25rem;left:1.2rem;display:grid;place-items:center;width:2.4rem;height:2.4rem;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0d745d,#17b883);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,255,136,.10);color:#fff;font:700 .78rem/1 Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.04em}.how-we-help-card h3{margin:0 0 .45rem;padding:0;font-size:clamp(1.13rem,1.45vw,1.34rem);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:.055em}.how-we-help-card p{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.48}
.featured-strip-section{max-width:1180px;margin-bottom:2rem;padding-inline:clamp(1rem,3vw,1.5rem)}.strip-header{margin-bottom:1rem;padding-bottom:.55rem}.work-strip-grid{gap:1rem}.strip-info{padding:.9rem 1rem 1rem}.strip-card-title{font-size:1.26rem;margin:0 0 .2rem}
@media(max-width:900px){.how-we-help-card{padding:1.25rem 1.2rem 1.2rem 4.45rem}.how-step{left:1.05rem;top:1.15rem}}
@media(max-width:600px){.how-we-help-section,.featured-strip-section{margin-bottom:1.55rem}.how-we-help-card{padding:1.15rem 1.1rem 1.15rem 4.8rem}.how-step{width:2.2rem;height:2.2rem;left:1rem;top:1.05rem}.how-we-help-card p{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.5}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.sports-featured-card video{display:none}.sports-featured-card .strip-info{position:relative}.sports-featured-card{background:#0b1421}.sports-featured-card::before{content:"";display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:center/cover no-repeat url('../assets/sports-intelligence-poster.jpg')}}