@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Bebas+Neue&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600&family=Montserrat:wght@500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ===== DESIGN TOKENS ===== */
:root {
  --black:       #080808;
  --black-soft:  #101010;
  --black-mid:   #181818;
  --black-card:  #141414;
  --gold:        #C9A84C;
  --gold-light:  #E8C97A;
  --gold-bright: #FFD97A;
  --gold-dark:   #A07830;
  --gold-dim:    rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --white-soft:  #F2EFE8;
  --gray:        #888888;
  --gray-light:  #AAAAAA;

  --font-display: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-serif:   'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-label:   'Montserrat', sans-serif;

  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --t-fast:  0.2s ease;
  --t-norm:  0.4s var(--ease-out);
  --t-slow:  0.8s var(--ease-out);

  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius:    8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;

  --nav-h: 80px;
}

/* ===== RESET ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  overscroll-behavior: none;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--black);
  color: var(--white-soft);
  line-height: 1.65;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3.5vw, 1.8rem); }
p { font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2.5vw, 1.1rem); }

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: var(--t-norm); }
ul { list-style: none; }
img, video, iframe, embed {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
}

section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem) 0;
}

/* ===== KEYFRAMES ===== */
@keyframes fadeInUp   { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(30px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeInDown { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(-20px);} to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
@keyframes shimmer    { 0%   { transform:translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg); } 100% { transform:translateX(250%) skewX(-20deg); } }
@keyframes float      { 0%,100% { transform:translateY(0); } 50% { transform:translateY(-12px); } }
@keyframes spin-slow  { from { transform:rotate(0deg); } to { transform:rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes bounce-y   { 0%,100% { transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); } 50% { transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px); } }
@keyframes glow-pulse { 0%,100% { opacity:0.6; } 50% { opacity:1; } }
@keyframes grain      { 0%,100% { transform:translate(0,0); } 20% { transform:translate(-2%,-3%); } 40% { transform:translate(2%,1%); } 60% { transform:translate(-1%,2%); } 80% { transform:translate(3%,-1%); } }

/* ===== SCROLL REVEAL ===== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal.active { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-left  { opacity:0; transform:translateX(-50px); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out); }
.reveal-right { opacity:0; transform:translateX(50px);  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out); }
.reveal-left.active, .reveal-right.active { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }

/* ===== GOLD LINE DIVIDER ===== */
.gold-line {
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}
.gold-line.left { margin-left: 0; }

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--t-norm);
  z-index: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg);
  transition: none;
}
.btn:hover::after { animation: shimmer 0.7s ease forwards; }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 50%, var(--gold-bright) 100%);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: var(--white);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===== NAVBAR ===== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--t-norm);
}

.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8,8,8,0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* Logo */
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.logo-mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.logo-mark::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
  animation: shimmer 3s ease infinite;
}

.logo-mark svg { color: var(--black); width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.logo-text-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}
.logo-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Nav Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 3px;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transition: width 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { 
  color: var(--white); 
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), 0 0 20px var(--gold);
}
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { 
  width: 100%; 
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  z-index: 1001;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: var(--t-norm);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ===== HERO SECTION ===== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100svh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--black);
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('hero_bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.35;
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(8,8,8,0.95) 40%, rgba(8,8,8,0.2) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,8,8,0.4) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.7) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Giant background text */
.hero-bg-text {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.1em;
  right: -0.05em;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(180px, 22vw, 380px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: var(--nav-h);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100svh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
}

.hero-content { max-width: 680px; }

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.1s backwards;
}
.hero-eyebrow span {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.eyebrow-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.25s backwards;
}
.hero h1 .gold { color: var(--gold); }
.hero h1 .italic { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.8em; }

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.4s backwards;
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.55s backwards;
}

/* Floating stats panel */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.3s backwards;
}

.hero-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: var(--t-norm);
}
.hero-stat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}
.hero-stat-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.scroll-cta {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 1s backwards;
}
.scroll-cta span {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.scroll-cta .mouse {
  width: 22px;
  height: 34px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 5px;
}
.scroll-cta .wheel {
  width: 3px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 3px;
  animation: float 1.5s ease infinite;
}

/* ===== TICKER STRIP ===== */
.ticker-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker 30s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
}
.ticker-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===== SECTION HEADERS ===== */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  line-height: 0.95;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.section-title .serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.85em;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.process-section .section-title .serif,
.why-apex-section .section-title .serif {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ===== STATS STRIP ===== */
.stats-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--black-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}
.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0; top: 20%; bottom: 20%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.25), transparent);
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.stat-suffix {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
}

/* ===== SERVICES GRID (HOME) ===== */
.services-home { background: var(--black); }

.cat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.cat-card {
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(30%, -30%);
  transition: var(--t-slow);
}

.cat-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}
.cat-card:hover::before {
  transform: translate(10%, -10%);
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
}

.cat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  line-height: 1;
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem; right: 2rem;
  transition: var(--t-norm);
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-num { color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); }

.cat-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.15), rgba(201,168,76,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--t-norm);
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.3), rgba(201,168,76,0.1));
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
}
.cat-icon-wrap svg { color: var(--gold); width: 26px; height: 26px; }

.cat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.cat-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cat-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cat-products {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.cat-product-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--t-fast);
}
.cat-product-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.cat-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--t-norm);
}
.cat-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.cat-link:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.cat-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ===== SECTION ANCHORS & SMOOTH SCROLL MARGINS ===== */
#process,
#why-apex,
.anchor-alias {
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 24px);
}
.anchor-alias {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===== PROCESS SECTION (#process) ===== */
.process-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.98) 70%), var(--black);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
}

.process-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 10%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.process-track-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* Connecting track line between cards on desktop */
.process-track-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 48px;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 0%, 
    rgba(201,168,76,0.5) 30%, 
    rgba(201,168,76,0.5) 70%, 
    rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.85) 0%, rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 0.45s ease, 
              box-shadow 0.45s ease;
}

.process-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, opacity 0.6s ease;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14);
}

.process-card:hover .process-card-glow {
  transform: scale(1.6);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.process-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.process-num-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.process-card:hover .process-num-badge {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.process-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.18) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
}

.process-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.process-card:hover .process-icon-wrap {
  transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(1.06);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.35) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.process-phase-label {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

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

.process-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.process-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Process Footer CTA Box */
.process-footer-cta {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.process-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.85) 0%, rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.process-cta-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.process-cta-text p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin: 0;
}

.process-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===== WHY APEX SECTION (#why-apex) ===== */
.why-apex-section {
  background: var(--black-soft);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
}

.why-apex-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -150px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.9) 0%, rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out),
              transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.45s ease,
              box-shadow 0.45s ease;
}

.pillar-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: -40px;
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, opacity 0.6s ease;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card-glow {
  transform: scale(1.6);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.2) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.28);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}

.pillar-icon-box svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.pillar-icon-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.35) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.6);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-ring {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}

.pillar-metric-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

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

.pillar-feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.pillar-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--white-soft);
}

.pillar-feature-item svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Artisan Pressroom Showcase */
.why-showcase-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.95) 0%, rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.why-showcase-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), transparent);
}

.why-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-showcase-media {
  position: relative;
}

.why-showcase-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.why-showcase-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}

.why-showcase-img-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.why-showcase-media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(8,8,8,0.7) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-spin-seal {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -25px;
  right: -25px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 50%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--black);
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  animation: spin-slow 18s linear infinite;
  border: 4px solid var(--black-card);
  z-index: 3;
}

.why-showcase-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.why-showcase-title .serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.why-showcase-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.why-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}

.why-stat-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.why-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.why-stat-unit {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.why-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
}

.why-showcase-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===== CTA BANNER ===== */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 7rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--black-soft);
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta-banner-bg-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(100px, 15vw, 200px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.cta-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: block;
}
.cta-banner h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  line-height: 0.95;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.cta-banner p {
  color: var(--gray);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.footer {
  background: #060606;
  padding: 5rem 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}

.footer-main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.footer-brand { }
.footer-brand .logo { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.social-row { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
.social-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  transition: var(--t-norm);
}
.social-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.footer-col ul a {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--t-fast);
}
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }

.footer-contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-contact-item svg {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.footer-contact-item a { color: var(--gray); }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--gold); }

/* ===== PAGE HEADER ===== */
.page-header {
  min-height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  background: var(--black);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}
.page-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}
.page-header .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ph-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ph-eyebrow a { font-family: var(--font-label); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray); transition: var(--t-fast); }
.ph-eyebrow a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.ph-eyebrow span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.ph-eyebrow .current { color: var(--gold); }

.page-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  line-height: 0.95;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ph-bg-text {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.1em;
  right: -0.05em;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(120px, 15vw, 250px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* ===== FILTER BAR ===== */
.filter-bar {
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--nav-h);
  z-index: 99;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-tab {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--t-norm);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.filter-tab:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.filter-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold));
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ===== SERVICES GRID (SERVICES PAGE) ===== */
.services-detail-section { background: var(--black); }
.services-detail-section .container { padding-top: 4rem; }

.cat-section { margin-bottom: 5rem; }
.cat-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.cat-section-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cat-section-info h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.cat-section-info p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.product-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.product-card {
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--t-norm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.product-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
}

.product-preview {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  background: var(--black-mid);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.product-preview iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: scale(1.0);
}
.product-preview-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, var(--black-card) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.product-body { padding: 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.product-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.product-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}
.product-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.product-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--t-norm);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.product-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.product-link:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.product-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ===== CONTACT PAGE ===== */
.contact-section { background: var(--black); }

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Form */
.form-card {
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
}
.form-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-card .subtitle {
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }

.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--white-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  transition: var(--t-norm);
  outline: none;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}
textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 130px;
}

select.form-control option {
  background-color: var(--black-card);
  color: var(--white);
}

.form-group.error .form-control { border-color: #e74c3c; }
.error-msg {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #e74c3c;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  display: none;
}
.form-group.error .error-msg { display: block; }

.form-success {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
}
.success-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}
.success-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: var(--black); }
.form-success h3 { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.form-success p { color: var(--gray); }

/* Info panel */
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }

.info-card {
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--t-norm);
}
.info-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.info-card-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.info-card-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--gold); }

.info-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.info-card p, .info-card a {
  color: var(--gray-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}
.info-card a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.hours-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.25rem 1rem; }
.hours-row { display: contents; }
.hours-row span:first-child { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.hours-row span:last-child { color: var(--white-soft); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; }

/* ===== RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (MOBILE-FIRST STRUCTURE) ===== */

/* Base overrides for mobile viewports (max-width: 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 14vw, 3.8rem); }
  .btn { padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; gap: 1rem; }
  .hero-btns .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* Tablets & Mobile portrait (max-width: 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --nav-h: 70px; }
  section { padding: 4rem 0; }

  /* Hamburger Menu Target */
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  
  /* Mobile Drawer Menu style */
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: min(85vw, 320px);
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 9999;
  }
  .nav-links.active {
    right: 0;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  }
  
  /* Make buttons stacked and full width in mobile nav drawer */
  .nav-links li:has(.btn) {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }
  .nav-links .btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0.25rem 0 !important;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .currency-selector-li {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
  }
  .currency-select {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.6rem;
  }

  .hero .container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2rem);
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }
  .hero-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .hero-stat-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

  /* Grid reflows to 1 column */
  .cat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  
  /* Process Section mobile */
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .process-track-line {
    display: none;
  }
  .process-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .process-cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .process-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .process-cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Why Apex mobile */
  .why-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .pillar-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .why-showcase-panel {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .why-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .why-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .why-spin-seal {
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: 5px;
    border-width: 3px;
  }
  .why-showcase-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .why-showcase-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-main {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .product-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Tablet portrait & landscape (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-stat-card { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  /* Process & Why Apex Tablet layout */
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .process-track-line {
    display: none;
  }
  .process-cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .process-cta-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .why-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .why-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .why-showcase-media {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .why-spin-seal {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -15px;
  }
  .product-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* Tablets landscape & small laptops (min-width: 1025px) and (max-width: 1200px) */
@media (min-width: 1025px) and (max-width: 1200px) {
  .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .product-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* ===== MODALS GENERAL ===== */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.88) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.95) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: opacity;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-content {
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translate3d(0, 24px, 0) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  width: 95%;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.modal-backdrop.active .modal-content {
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 10;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.modal-desc {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ===== PRODUCT MODAL SPECIFICS ===== */
.product-modal {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.product-modal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.product-gallery {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.main-image-container {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--black-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.main-image-container img,
.main-image-container canvas,
.modal-product-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  image-rendering: auto;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  will-change: transform;
}

.thumbnail-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 4px 2px;
}

.thumbnail {
  flex: 0 0 70px;
  width: 70px;
  height: 55px;
  background: var(--black-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--t-fast);
  opacity: 0.5;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.thumbnail canvas,
.thumbnail img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  image-rendering: auto;
}
.thumbnail.active, .thumbnail:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.product-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.modal-product-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.product-reviews {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.product-reviews .stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.modal-product-desc {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.product-pricing {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.product-pricing .price-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.product-pricing .price-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

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

/* ===== AUTH MODAL SPECIFICS ===== */
.auth-modal {
  max-width: 450px;
}

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

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  background: var(--black-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 16px;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--t-fast);
}

.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
}

.auth-switch {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.auth-switch a {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.auth-switch a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Responsive modal */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .product-modal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .modal-content {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* ===== CURRENCY SELECTOR ===== */
.currency-selector-li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.currency-select {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--t-norm);
}
.currency-select:hover, .currency-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
}
.currency-select option {
  background-color: var(--black-card);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ===== PDF CONTAINER & CANVAS STYLING ===== */
.pdf-container {
  height: 220px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--black-soft) !important; /* Premium dark background instead of white! */
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.pdf-preview {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.product-card:hover .pdf-preview {
  transform: scale(1.03); /* Subtle premium hover animation */
}

/* Touch Device Hover Fixes (Prevent Sticky Hover State) */
@media (hover: none) {
  .product-card:hover, .cat-card:hover {
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }
}

/* Accessibility: Support prefers-reduced-motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-delay: -1ms !important;
    animation-duration: 1ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    background-attachment: initial !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    transition-duration: 0s !important;
    transition-delay: 0s !important;
  }
  .why-spin-seal {
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* Responsive Footer and Contact Layouts to prevent horizontal overflow */
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--black-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ===== APEX TOAST NOTIFICATIONS ===== */
.apex-toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.apex-toast {
  pointer-events: auto;
  min-width: 280px;
  max-width: 420px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius, 8px);
  background: #141418;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  font-family: var(--font-body, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.apex-toast.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.apex-toast.toast-error {
  border-color: rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.5);
  background: #1a0d0d;
}
.apex-toast.toast-success {
  border-color: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.5);
  background: #0d1a12;
}
.apex-toast.toast-info {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
}

/* ===================================================
   BESPOKE EDITORIAL HERO & 3D CURVED CAROUSEL
   =================================================== */
.editorial-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 1.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 15%, #181818 0%, #0c0c0c 45%, #050505 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.editorial-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.95) 100%);
  background-size: 40px 40px, 100% 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.editorial-hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.editorial-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Header Text */
.editorial-hero-header {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.editorial-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display), var(--font-sans), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  text-transform: none;
}

.editorial-hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-sans), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 3D Curved Concave Carousel Viewport */
.cylinder-carousel-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  height: 420px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  perspective: 1200px;
  perspective-origin: 50% 50%;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  touch-action: pan-y;
  cursor: grab;
}

.cylinder-carousel-viewport.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.cylinder-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  pointer-events: none; /* CRITICAL FIX: allow raycasting / pointer events to pass through to 3D cards */
}

.cylinder-carousel-track {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  pointer-events: none; /* CRITICAL FIX: allow raycasting / pointer events to pass through to 3D cards */
}

/* 3D Card */
.cylinder-card {
  position: absolute;
  left: -115px;
  top: -165px;
  width: 230px;
  height: 330px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111111;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 
    0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  transform-origin: center center;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: border-color 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.cylinder-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 
    0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 0 35px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45),
    inset 0 0 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
}

.cylinder-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.cylinder-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.15rem 1.15rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 65%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.28rem;
  text-align: left;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cylinder-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cylinder-card-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Sleek Luxury "Shop Now" Action Button */
.cylinder-card-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.84);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.48);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: #f7e7ce;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  pointer-events: auto;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  width: fit-content;
}

.cylinder-card-btn span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cylinder-card-btn svg {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Subtle gold sheen micro-animation */
.cylinder-card-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -110%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32) 40%,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45) 60%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: left 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.cylinder-card-btn:hover::after,
.cylinder-card:hover .cylinder-card-btn::after {
  left: 160%;
}

.cylinder-card-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a84c 0%, #ecd99a 50%, #b8933b 100%);
  color: #0c0c0c;
  border-color: #f5e4ab;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.65),
    0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cylinder-card-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: #0c0c0c;
}

/* Editorial Hero Bottom */
.editorial-hero-bottom {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 15;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.editorial-hero-subtext {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.3vw, 1.02rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

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

.editorial-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.editorial-btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000000;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.editorial-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
  color: #000000;
}

.editorial-btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.editorial-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsive Rules for Cylinder Carousel */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .editorial-hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 1.25rem);
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .cylinder-carousel-viewport {
    height: 340px;
    perspective: 1100px;
  }
  .cylinder-card {
    width: 200px;
    height: 300px;
    left: -100px;
    top: -150px;
  }
  .cylinder-card-btn {
    padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .editorial-hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 0.75rem);
  }
  .cylinder-carousel-viewport {
    height: 300px;
    perspective: 850px;
  }
  .cylinder-card {
    width: 170px;
    height: 255px;
    left: -85px;
    top: -127px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .cylinder-card-overlay {
    padding: 1.6rem 0.85rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .cylinder-card-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .cylinder-card-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .cylinder-card-btn {
    padding: 0.3rem 0.72rem;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .cylinder-card-btn svg {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
  }
  .editorial-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .editorial-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHECKOUT ORDER REVIEW & ARTWORK THUMBNAIL SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.checkout-review-panel {
  background: #121212;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.checkout-review-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.checkout-review-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0 0;
}

.checkout-items-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.checkout-item-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.checkout-item-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
}

.checkout-thumb-box {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #080808;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

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

.checkout-doc-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.checkout-doc-badge svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
}

.checkout-doc-badge span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.checkout-item-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.checkout-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.checkout-item-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.checkout-item-opt-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.checkout-artwork-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #2ecc71;
  background: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.2);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.checkout-artwork-status.none {
  color: var(--gray);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.checkout-item-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-checkout-swap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-transform: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.btn-checkout-swap:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-checkout-swap:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .checkout-item-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .checkout-thumb-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }
  .checkout-item-actions {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUPABASE STORAGE UPLOAD PROGRESS BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.artwork-upload-progress-box {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
}
.artwork-progress-bar-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.artwork-progress-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9A84C, #ffd700);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 0.2s ease;
}
.artwork-upload-status {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.artwork-upload-status.complete {
  color: #2ecc71;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY IN-APP ARTWORK LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.artwork-lightbox-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 100000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeIn 0.25s ease;
}
.artwork-lightbox-dialog {
  background: #141414;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.artwork-lightbox-header {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.artwork-lightbox-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.artwork-lightbox-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.artwork-lightbox-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0 0;
  max-width: 380px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.artwork-lightbox-zoom-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: 1rem;
}
.btn-lightbox-zoom {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--white);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-lightbox-zoom:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.artwork-lightbox-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  padding: 0.2rem;
}
.artwork-lightbox-close:hover {
  color: #e74c3c;
}
.artwork-lightbox-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  min-height: 320px;
  max-height: 60vh;
  overflow: auto;
}
.artwork-lightbox-media {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.artwork-lightbox-media img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 52vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}
.artwork-lightbox-doc-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 2rem;
}
.artwork-lightbox-doc-card svg {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
}
.artwork-lightbox-doc-card span {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.artwork-lightbox-footer {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}
.artwork-lightbox-specs {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray);
}
.artwork-lightbox-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.btn-lightbox-secondary {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.btn-lightbox-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-lightbox-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.btn-lightbox-primary:hover {
  background: #d4af37;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .artwork-lightbox-dialog {
    max-width: 95vw;
  }
  .artwork-lightbox-header {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .artwork-lightbox-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .artwork-lightbox-actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }
}