/* =========================================================
   SAMM — Design Tokens & Two-Theme System (Light & Dark)
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* Brand Constants */
  --orange: #F5921E;
  --orange-dark: #D9740A;
  --orange-glow: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.25);
  --blue: #2F5FA8;
  --blue-deep: #1C3D73;
  --blue-light: #6FA0DD;
  --blue-glow: rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.18);
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), #E85D3A);

  --font-display: 'Anton', Impact, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --wrap: 1120px;

  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --duration-normal: 0.6s;
  --duration-slow: 0.9s;

  /* ── LIGHT THEME (Default) ── */
  --paper: #FAFAF8;
  --paper-alt: #F1F4F9;
  --card-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --card-border: #E2E8F0;
  --card-hover-border: var(--blue-light);
  --card-hover-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(20, 23, 31, 0.10);
  --ink: #0F172A;
  --ink-soft: #475569;
  --line: #E2E8F0;
  --line-strong: #CBD5E1;

  --header-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  --header-bg-scrolled: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  --header-border: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  --header-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --header-scrolled-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --nav-link: #475569;
  --nav-link-hover: #0F172A;
  --nav-link-active: #0F172A;
  --brand-mark-border: 1px solid rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.15);
  --brand-mark-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.12);

  --footer-bg: #F1F4F9;
  --footer-border: #E2E8F0;

  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3F7FC 0%, #E7EFF9 45%, #DCE8F7 100%);
  --hero-h1: #0F172A;
  --hero-lede: #475569;
  --hero-grid-color: rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.08);
  --hero-mark-border: #6FA0DD;
  --hero-mark-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  --hero-mark-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(111, 160, 221, 0.25);

  --hero-btn-ghost-border: #0F172A;
  --hero-btn-ghost-color: #0F172A;
  --hero-btn-ghost-hover-bg: #0F172A;
  --hero-btn-ghost-hover-color: #FFFFFF;

  --particle-1: #F5921E;
  --particle-2: #2F5FA8;
  --particle-3: #E85D3A;
  --particle-4: #1C3D73;
  --particle-5: #3B72C4;
  --particle-6: #D9740A;
  --particle-glow: 0 1px 4px rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.35);
  --particle-opacity: 0.9;

  --marquee-bg: var(--paper);
  --marquee-border: var(--line);
  --marquee-glow: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.05) 0%, rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.02) 40%, transparent 70%);
  --marquee-pill-bg: rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.06);
  --marquee-pill-border: rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.16);
  --marquee-pill-text: var(--blue-deep);
  --marquee-pill-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.06);
  --marquee-heading: #64748B;
  --marquee-heading-strong: #0F172A;
  --startup-card-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --startup-card-border: #E2E8F0;
  --startup-card-text: #0F172A;
  --startup-card-subtext: #64748B;
  --startup-card-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --startup-card-hover-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --startup-card-hover-border: var(--orange);
  --startup-card-hover-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.16), 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --startup-badge-color: var(--blue);

  --cta-band-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C3D73 0%, #2F5FA8 60%, #17325E 100%);
  --cta-band-border: none;
  --cta-band-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(28, 61, 115, 0.18);

  --card-title-color: var(--blue-deep);
  --stat-num-color: var(--blue-deep);
  --stat-num-shadow: none;
  --stat-label-color: #64748B;
  --link-color: var(--blue);

  --input-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --input-color: #0F172A;
  --input-border: #E2E8F0;
  --input-focus-ring: rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.15);

  --choice-checked-bg: #FFF1E0;
  --choice-checked-border: var(--orange);
  --choice-checked-color: var(--orange-dark);

  --shadow-soft: 0 4px 24px rgba(20, 23, 31, 0.06);
  --shadow-medium: 0 8px 32px rgba(20, 23, 31, 0.10);
  --shadow-glow-orange: 0 8px 30px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.20);
  --shadow-glow-blue: 0 8px 30px rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.18);

  --toggle-bg: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --toggle-hover-bg: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  --toggle-border: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  --toggle-hover-border: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
  --toggle-hover-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

  --ghost-border: var(--ink);
  --ghost-color: var(--ink);
  --ghost-hover-bg: var(--ink);
  --ghost-hover-color: var(--white);
}

/* Explicit Light Theme */
[data-theme="light"] {
  --paper: #FAFAF8;
  --paper-alt: #F1F4F9;
  --card-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --card-border: #E2E8F0;
  --card-hover-border: var(--blue-light);
  --card-hover-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(20, 23, 31, 0.10);
  --ink: #0F172A;
  --ink-soft: #475569;
  --line: #E2E8F0;
  --line-strong: #CBD5E1;

  --header-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  --header-bg-scrolled: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  --header-border: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  --header-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --header-scrolled-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --nav-link: #475569;
  --nav-link-hover: #0F172A;
  --nav-link-active: #0F172A;
  --brand-mark-border: 1px solid rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.15);
  --brand-mark-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.12);

  --footer-bg: #F1F4F9;
  --footer-border: #E2E8F0;

  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3F7FC 0%, #E7EFF9 45%, #DCE8F7 100%);
  --hero-h1: #0F172A;
  --hero-lede: #475569;
  --hero-grid-color: rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.08);
  --hero-mark-border: #6FA0DD;
  --hero-mark-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  --hero-mark-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(111, 160, 221, 0.25);

  --hero-btn-ghost-border: #0F172A;
  --hero-btn-ghost-color: #0F172A;
  --hero-btn-ghost-hover-bg: #0F172A;
  --hero-btn-ghost-hover-color: #FFFFFF;

  --particle-1: #F5921E;
  --particle-2: #2F5FA8;
  --particle-3: #E85D3A;
  --particle-4: #1C3D73;
  --particle-5: #3B72C4;
  --particle-6: #D9740A;
  --particle-glow: 0 1px 4px rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.35);
  --particle-opacity: 0.9;

  --marquee-bg: var(--paper);
  --marquee-border: var(--line);
  --marquee-glow: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.05) 0%, rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.02) 40%, transparent 70%);
  --marquee-pill-bg: rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.06);
  --marquee-pill-border: rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.16);
  --marquee-pill-text: var(--blue-deep);
  --marquee-pill-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.06);
  --marquee-heading: #64748B;
  --marquee-heading-strong: #0F172A;
  --startup-card-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --startup-card-border: #E2E8F0;
  --startup-card-text: #0F172A;
  --startup-card-subtext: #64748B;
  --startup-card-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --startup-card-hover-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --startup-card-hover-border: var(--orange);
  --startup-card-hover-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.16), 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --startup-badge-color: var(--blue);

  --cta-band-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C3D73 0%, #2F5FA8 60%, #17325E 100%);
  --cta-band-border: none;
  --cta-band-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(28, 61, 115, 0.18);

  --card-title-color: var(--blue-deep);
  --stat-num-color: var(--blue-deep);
  --stat-num-shadow: none;
  --stat-label-color: #64748B;
  --link-color: var(--blue);

  --input-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --input-color: #0F172A;
  --input-border: #E2E8F0;
  --input-focus-ring: rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.15);

  --choice-checked-bg: #FFF1E0;
  --choice-checked-border: var(--orange);
  --choice-checked-color: var(--orange-dark);

  --shadow-soft: 0 4px 24px rgba(20, 23, 31, 0.06);
  --shadow-medium: 0 8px 32px rgba(20, 23, 31, 0.10);

  --toggle-bg: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --toggle-hover-bg: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  --toggle-border: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  --toggle-hover-border: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
  --toggle-hover-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

  --ghost-border: var(--ink);
  --ghost-color: var(--ink);
  --ghost-hover-bg: var(--ink);
  --ghost-hover-color: var(--white);
}

/* ── DARK THEME (High-Tech Cosmic Luxe) ── */
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --paper: #080D1A;
  --paper-alt: #0D1426;
  --card-bg: linear-gradient(180deg, #131E35 0%, #0F172A 100%);
  --card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --card-hover-border: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5);
  --card-hover-shadow: 0 14px 40px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 25px rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.25);
  --ink: #FFFFFF;
  --ink-soft: #94A3B8;
  --line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  --line-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);

  --header-bg: rgba(11, 18, 36, 0.82);
  --header-bg-scrolled: rgba(9, 14, 28, 0.95);
  --header-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --header-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  --header-scrolled-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --nav-link: #CBD5E1;
  --nav-link-hover: #FFFFFF;
  --nav-link-active: #FFFFFF;
  --brand-mark-border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  --brand-mark-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), 0 0 16px rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.5);

  --footer-bg: #060A14;
  --footer-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);

  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(140deg, #080D1A 0%, #101B33 40%, #162B54 75%, #0B1324 100%);
  --hero-h1: #FFFFFF;
  --hero-lede: #CBD5E1;
  --hero-grid-color: rgba(111, 160, 221, 0.12);
  --hero-mark-border: rgba(245, 145, 30, 0.825);
  --hero-mark-bg: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.08);
  --hero-mark-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.22);

  --hero-btn-ghost-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  --hero-btn-ghost-color: #FFFFFF;
  --hero-btn-ghost-hover-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  --hero-btn-ghost-hover-color: #FFFFFF;

  --particle-1: var(--orange);
  --particle-2: var(--blue-light);
  --particle-3: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  --particle-4: rgba(111, 160, 221, 0.9);
  --particle-5: var(--orange);
  --particle-6: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  --particle-glow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  --particle-opacity: 0.7;

  --marquee-bg: var(--paper);
  --marquee-border: var(--line);
  --marquee-glow: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.16) 0%, rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.04) 45%, transparent 75%);
  --marquee-pill-bg: rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.15);
  --marquee-pill-border: rgba(111, 160, 221, 0.35);
  --marquee-pill-text: #93C5FD;
  --marquee-pill-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.25);
  --marquee-heading: #94A3B8;
  --marquee-heading-strong: #FFFFFF;
  --startup-card-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
  --startup-card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  --startup-card-text: #FFFFFF;
  --startup-card-subtext: #94A3B8;
  --startup-card-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --startup-card-hover-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --startup-card-hover-border: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.65);
  --startup-card-hover-shadow: 0 8px 25px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.25);
  --startup-badge-color: #38BDF8;

  --cta-band-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D1D3A 0%, #16315E 50%, #1F427F 100%);
  --cta-band-border: 1px solid rgba(111, 160, 221, 0.25);
  --cta-band-shadow: 0 16px 48px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.25);

  --card-title-color: #60A5FA;
  --stat-num-color: #38BDF8;
  --stat-num-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  --stat-label-color: #CBD5E1;
  --link-color: #60A5FA;

  --input-bg: #0D1527;
  --input-color: #FFFFFF;
  --input-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  --input-focus-ring: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.3);

  --choice-checked-bg: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.18);
  --choice-checked-border: var(--orange);
  --choice-checked-color: var(--orange);

  --shadow-soft: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-medium: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  --shadow-glow-orange: 0 8px 30px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.3);
  --shadow-glow-blue: 0 8px 30px rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.3);

  --toggle-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --toggle-hover-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  --toggle-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  --toggle-hover-border: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.6);
  --toggle-hover-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.35);

  --ghost-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  --ghost-color: #FFFFFF;
  --ghost-hover-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --ghost-hover-color: #080D1A;
  .dot-grid-hero {
  opacity: var(--hero-dot-opacity, 0.2);
}
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.wrap {
  max-width: var(--wrap);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

h1,
h2,
h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

p {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

a {
  color: var(--blue);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.muted {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* dot-grid signature motif — echoes the dotted spiral in the SAMM mark */
.dot-grid {
  --dot: 4px;
  --gap: 14px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--blue-light) var(--dot), transparent var(--dot));
  background-size: var(--gap) var(--gap);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* =========================================================
   Scroll-Reveal Animation System
   ========================================================= */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo),
    transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.reveal-fade.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo),
    transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-spring);
}

.reveal-scale.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50px);
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo),
    transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.reveal-left.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(50px);
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo),
    transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.reveal-right.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Stagger delays for grid children */
.stagger-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.08s;
}

.stagger-2 {
  transition-delay: 0.16s;
}

.stagger-3 {
  transition-delay: 0.24s;
}

.stagger-4 {
  transition-delay: 0.32s;
}

.stagger-5 {
  transition-delay: 0.40s;
}

.stagger-6 {
  transition-delay: 0.48s;
}

/* =========================================================
   Buttons (enhanced)
   ========================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-spring),
    background 0.2s ease,
    border-color 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.btn:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-orange);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--ghost-border);
  color: var(--ghost-color);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--ghost-hover-bg);
  color: var(--ghost-hover-color);
}

.btn-small {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* =========================================================
   Header (enhanced with glassmorphism & theme support)
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 40;
  background: var(--header-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.8);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--header-border);
  box-shadow: var(--header-shadow);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: var(--header-bg-scrolled);
  box-shadow: var(--header-scrolled-shadow);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.brand:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.brand-mark {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: var(--brand-mark-border);
  box-shadow: var(--brand-mark-shadow);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-mark-small {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
}

.site-nav a {
  color: var(--nav-link);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, text-shadow 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.site-nav a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--orange-glow);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), left 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.site-nav a:hover::before,
.site-nav a.is-active::before {
  width: 100%;
  left: 0;
}

.site-nav a:hover,
.site-nav a.is-active {
  color: var(--nav-link-hover);
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .site-nav a:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .site-nav a.is-active {
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

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

.nav-cta {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5921E 0%, #FF6B35 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nav-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9F33 0%, #FF7E47 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* =========================================================
   Theme Toggle Switch Button
   ========================================================= */
.theme-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--toggle-border);
  background: var(--toggle-bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-spring),
    background 0.2s ease,
    border-color 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease,
    color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--toggle-hover-bg);
  border-color: var(--toggle-hover-border);
  box-shadow: var(--toggle-hover-shadow);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.theme-toggle:active {
  transform: scale(0.94);
}

.theme-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), opacity 0.25s ease, color 0.2s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Light mode state: show moon, hide sun */
[data-theme="light"] .theme-icon-sun,
:root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .theme-icon-sun {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(0.4);
}

[data-theme="light"] .theme-icon-moon,
:root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .theme-icon-moon {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: rotate(0) scale(1);
  color: #1C3D73;
}

/* Dark mode state: show sun, hide moon */
[data-theme="dark"] .theme-icon-sun {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: rotate(0) scale(1);
  color: #FBBF24;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.7));
}

[data-theme="dark"] .theme-icon-moon {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: rotate(-90deg) scale(0.4);
}

.mobile-nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* mobile nav rules consolidated further down, near .nav-toggle */

/* =========================================================
   Messages
   ========================================================= */
.messages {
  padding-top: 18px;
}

.message {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.message-success {
  background: #E7F4EA;
  color: #1E6B3A;
  border: 1px solid #BFE6C7;
}

.message-error {
  background: #FBEAEA;
  color: #9C2B2B;
  border: 1px solid #F1C3C3;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .message-success {
  background: rgba(30, 107, 58, 0.25);
  color: #6EE7B7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(110, 231, 183, 0.35);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .message-error {
  background: rgba(156, 43, 43, 0.25);
  color: #FCA5A5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 165, 165, 0.35);
}

/* =========================================================
   Hero (premium dark hero with particles)
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

/* Animated subtle grid overlay */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(111, 160, 221, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating particles container */
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--particle-glow);
  animation: particle-float 8s infinite;
}

@keyframes particle-float {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.9);
  }

  15% {
    opacity: var(--particle-opacity, 0.85);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: calc(var(--particle-opacity, 0.85) * 0.7);
    transform: translateY(-80px) scale(1.3);
  }

  85% {
    opacity: var(--particle-opacity, 0.85);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-160px) scale(0.8);
  }
}

.hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-copy {
  animation: hero-slide-in 1s var(--ease-out-expo) both;
}

@keyframes hero-slide-in {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
}

.hero h1 {
  color: var(--hero-h1);
  line-height: 1.1;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-lede {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  max-width: 46ch;
  color: var(--hero-lede);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero .btn-ghost {
  border-color: var(--hero-btn-ghost-border);
  color: var(--hero-btn-ghost-color);
}

.hero .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--hero-btn-ghost-hover-bg);
  color: var(--hero-btn-ghost-hover-color);
  border-color: var(--hero-btn-ghost-hover-bg);
}

.hero-mark {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: hero-mark-in 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.3s both;
}

@keyframes hero-mark-in {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8) rotate(-10deg);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

.dot-grid-hero {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, black 60%, transparent 78%);
  opacity: var(--hero-dot-opacity, 0.6);
}

.hero-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: 62%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid var(--hero-mark-border);
  padding: 10px;
  background: var(--hero-mark-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  animation: spin-slow 40s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: var(--hero-mark-shadow);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-logo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  animation: spin-slow-reverse 40s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin-slow {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes spin-slow-reverse {
  to {
    transform: rotate(-360deg);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .hero-ring,
  .hero-logo {
    animation: none;
  }

  .hero-copy {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .hero-mark {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .hero-particle {
    animation: none;
    display: none;
  }

  .reveal,
  .reveal-fade,
  .reveal-scale,
  .reveal-left,
  .reveal-right {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-mark {
    width: 60%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Marquee Banner (Startup Logos & Social Proof)
   ========================================================= */
.marquee-banner {
  background: var(--marquee-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--marquee-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--marquee-border);
  padding: 48px 0 54px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Subtle background illumination behind marquee */
.marquee-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 70%;
  height: 120%;
  background: var(--marquee-glow);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.marquee-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--marquee-pill-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--marquee-pill-border);
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--marquee-pill-text);
  box-shadow: var(--marquee-pill-shadow);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.marquee-live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10B981, 0 0 18px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

.marquee-heading {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--marquee-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.marquee-heading strong {
  color: var(--marquee-heading-strong);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Outer track with edge fade masks */
.marquee-track-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 14px 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 14%, black 86%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 14%, black 86%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 24px;
}

.marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: marquee-scroll 34s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.marquee-track:hover .marquee-group {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(calc(-100% - 24px));
  }
}

/* Startup Card — Modern Sleek Brand Pill */
.startup-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 9px 20px 9px 12px;
  background: var(--startup-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--startup-card-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--startup-card-text);
  box-shadow: var(--startup-card-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    background-color 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.startup-card:hover {
  background: var(--startup-card-hover-bg);
  border-color: var(--startup-card-hover-border);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--startup-card-hover-shadow);
}

.startup-icon-box {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.startup-card:hover .startup-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(3deg);
}

.startup-logo-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: block;
}

.startup-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
  text-align: left;
}

.startup-name {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--startup-card-text);
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.startup-tagline {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  color: var(--startup-card-subtext);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.startup-badge {
  display: inline;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--startup-badge-color);
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.startup-badge::after {
  content: '·';
  margin-left: 3px;
  margin-right: 3px;
  opacity: 0.55;
  color: var(--startup-card-subtext);
}

/* Reduced motion accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee-group {
    animation: none;
  }
  .marquee-track {
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
  }
  .marquee-live-dot {
    animation: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .marquee-banner {
    padding: 30px 0 34px;
  }
  .marquee-heading {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .startup-card {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .startup-icon-box {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
  .startup-logo-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
  .startup-name {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Sections (enhanced spacing & transitions)
   ========================================================= */
.section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
  background: var(--paper-alt);
}

.section-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.section-label h1,
.section-label h2 {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--orange);
  border: 2px solid var(--orange);
  border-radius: 999px;
  min-width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.section-label:hover .tag {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.page-hero {
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.page-lede {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.back-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.about-body p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Cards (mission / vision) — enhanced with hover glow */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    background-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-hover-shadow, var(--shadow-medium));
  border-color: var(--card-hover-border, transparent);
}

.card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.card h3 {
  color: var(--card-title-color);
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Mission & Vision Card Icons (Vector SVG, no emoji) */
.card-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    background-color 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card:hover .card-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
}

.card-svg-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: block;
}

/* Mission Icon: Orange Brand Accent */
.card-icon-mission {
  background: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.28);
  color: var(--orange);
}

.card:hover .card-icon-mission {
  background: rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.35);
}

/* Vision Icon: Blue/Cyan Accent */
.card-icon-vision {
  background: rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.24);
  color: var(--blue);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .card-icon-vision {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.32);
  color: #38BDF8;
}

.card:hover .card-icon-vision {
  background: rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--blue-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(47, 95, 168, 0.28);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .card:hover .card-icon-vision {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20);
  border-color: #38BDF8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.40);
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Services — enhanced with icons & hover */
.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.service {
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange);
  padding: 22px;
  padding-left: 26px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    border-left-width 0.2s ease,
    background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.service:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-hover-shadow, var(--shadow-soft));
  border-left-width: 5px;
  border-color: var(--card-hover-border, var(--card-border));
  border-left-color: var(--orange);
}

.service-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Team — enhanced with hover animations */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.team-member {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.team-member:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.team-photo-ring {
  width: 128px;
  height: 128px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid var(--blue-light);
  padding: 6px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
    background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.team-member:hover .team-photo-ring {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--orange-glow);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.team-photo-ring img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.team-initial {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--blue);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.team-member:hover .team-initial {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.team-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.team-role {
  color: var(--orange-dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Journey */
.journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.journey-signature {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--card-title-color);
  margin-top: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* CTA band — enhanced with animated gradient */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--cta-band-bg);
  border: var(--cta-band-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 0 24px;
  width: auto;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--cta-band-shadow, var(--shadow-medium));
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(245, 146, 30, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(111, 160, 221, 0.10) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: cta-shimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes cta-shimmer {
  from {
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.cta-band-inner {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-band h2,
.cta-band p {
  color: var(--white);
}

.cta-band .btn-primary {
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Careers list
   ========================================================= */
.job-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.job-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.job-row:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-orange);
}

.job-row h3 {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.job-meta {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.job-row-cta {
  color: var(--link-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 50px 20px;
  border: 1px dashed var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--card-bg);
}

/* Job detail + apply form */
.job-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.requirements-list {
  padding-left: 20px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.requirements-list li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .job-detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.apply-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

/* =========================================================
   Forms
   ========================================================= */
.samm-form .form-row {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.samm-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.samm-form input[type=text],
.samm-form input[type=email],
.samm-form input[type=tel],
.samm-form input[type=url],
.samm-form input[type=file],
.samm-form select,
.samm-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--input-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--input-bg);
  color: var(--input-color);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.samm-form textarea {
  resize: vertical;
}

.samm-form input:focus,
.samm-form select:focus,
.samm-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--input-focus-ring);
}

.form-error {
  color: #B23A3A;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin: 6px 0 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   Contact page
   ========================================================= */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

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

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.contact-label {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--orange-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Footer (enhanced)
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--footer-border);
  background: var(--footer-bg);
  padding: 40px 0 26px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-inner {
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.footer-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   Footer additions — newsletter + legal links
   ========================================================= */
.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.footer-brand-block .footer-brand {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.footer-newsletter {
  min-width: 260px;
}

.footer-newsletter-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.newsletter-form input[type=email] {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--input-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--input-bg);
  color: var(--input-color);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.newsletter-form input[type=email]:focus {
  border-color: var(--blue-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--input-focus-ring);
  outline: none;
}

.footer-links-legal {
  margin-top: -6px;
}

.footer-links-legal a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 400;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .footer-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-brand-block .footer-brand {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Cookie consent banner
   ========================================================= */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  animation: cookie-slide-up 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo) both;
}

@keyframes cookie-slide-up {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.cookie-banner p {
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
}

.cookie-banner a {
  color: var(--blue-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.cookie-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-banner .btn-ghost {
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--ink);
}

.cookie-banner .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
}

/* The banner is toggled via the HTML hidden attribute (JS sets
   banner.hidden). Author display:flex above would otherwise override the
   UA [hidden]{display:none} rule and keep the banner visible forever. */
.cookie-banner[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

/* Compact layout on small screens so text + buttons fit on fewer lines
   and stay above mobile browser chrome (JS also lifts the banner to the
   visual viewport via positionBanner in base.html). */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .cookie-banner {
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .cookie-banner p {
    min-width: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .cookie-banner-actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Testimonials (enhanced with shine effect)
   ========================================================= */
.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    background-color 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* Shine effect on hover */
.testimonial-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom right,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 40%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 60%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card:hover::after {
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateX(100%);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.testimonial-rating {
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.testimonial-message {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.testimonial-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   Blog
   ========================================================= */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.blog-card-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--paper-alt);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-category {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--orange-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-card-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex: 1;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.blog-card-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.blog-post-meta {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.blog-post-image {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.blog-post-body {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  max-width: 72ch;
}

.blog-post-body p {
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ accordion
   ========================================================= */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 20px 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-question .faq-icon {
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 4px 20px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* =========================================================
   Legal pages / press kit
   ========================================================= */
.legal-body {
  max-width: 74ch;
}

.legal-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-top: 34px;
}

.legal-body ul {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.press-kit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.press-kit-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.press-kit-card img {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.brand-color-swatch {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Staff dashboard
   ========================================================= */
.dashboard-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.dashboard-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.dashboard-card-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--stat-num-color);
}

.dashboard-card-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0;
}

.dashboard-section {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.dashboard-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.dashboard-table th,
.dashboard-table td {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.dashboard-table th {
  background: var(--paper-alt);
}

/* =========================================================
   Accessibility — visible focus states + skip link
   ========================================================= */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
summary:focus-visible,
.job-row:focus-visible,
.blog-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--ink);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) 0;
  z-index: 200;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  left: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   Mobile navigation — hamburger + slide-out drawer
   ========================================================= */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  margin-left: 8px;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-toggle-bar {
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 auto;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 25, 0.6);
  z-index: 90;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: min(300px, 82vw);
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  z-index: 95;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  gap: 4px;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: -12px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.mobile-nav.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-nav-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.mobile-nav-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 8px;
}

.mobile-nav a {
  padding: 12px 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.mobile-nav-cta {
  margin-top: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}

body.nav-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .site-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .header-inner {
    height: 64px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Early Registration (/register/)
   ========================================================= */

/* Flash messages: warning/info states used by the register flow
   (duplicate submission uses messages.warning). */
.message-warning {
  background: #FFF4E5;
  color: #8A5200;
  border: 1px solid #F5D9AE;
}

.message-info {
  background: #EAF1FB;
  color: var(--blue-deep);
  border: 1px solid #C7D8F2;
}

/* Safety net if Django ever renders its default errorlist markup. */
.errorlist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 6px 0 0;
}

.errorlist li {
  color: #B23A3A;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Homepage CTA band: two-button row + ghost variant that reads on dark blue. */
.cta-band-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.cta-band .btn-ghost {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  color: var(--white);
}

.cta-band .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--blue-deep);
}

/* Register page shell — same card pattern as contact/apply forms, but
   NOT sticky (apply-card's sticky behavior is for the job-detail sidebar
   and would trap scrolling on this long form). */
.register-card {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: static;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.register-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  margin: 26px 0 18px;
}

.register-subhead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.register-fineprint {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 14px 0 0;
}

/* Help text under fields. */
.form-hint {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.form-hint-warning {
  background: #FFF4E5;
  color: #8A5200;
  border: 1px solid #F5D9AE;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  margin: 4px 0 14px;
}

/* Number inputs (years_experience / graduation_year) match text inputs. */
.samm-form input[type=number] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--input-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--input-bg);
  color: var(--input-color);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.samm-form input[type=number]:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--input-focus-ring);
}

/* Choice pills for profile type / looking_for / expertise.
   Django renders RadioSelect as nested divs and CheckboxSelectMultiple
   as ul>li — display:contents lets both participate in one flex row. */
.choice-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.choice-group>div,
.choice-group>ul {
  display: contents;
}

.choice-group ul {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.choice-group li {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.choice-group>div>div {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.choice-group label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.choice-group label:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue-light);
}

.choice-group label:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--choice-checked-border);
  background: var(--choice-checked-bg);
  color: var(--choice-checked-color);
}

.choice-group input[type=radio],
.choice-group input[type=checkbox] {
  accent-color: var(--orange);
  margin: 0;
}

.choice-group input:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--blue);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Verify-failure actions row. */
.verify-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Tablet / mobile tuning for the register page. */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .register-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }

  .choice-group label {
    padding: 7px 12px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }

  .cta-band-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .verify-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   Gallery / CMS 
   ============================================================ */
.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-filters .tag {
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gallery-filters .tag.is-active {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--orange);
}

.gallery-card .blog-card-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
}

.gallery-image-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.gallery-image-item {
  margin: 0;
}

.gallery-image-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: block;
  background: var(--paper-alt);
}

.gallery-image-item figcaption {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.pagination-status {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

@media (max-width:700px) {
  .gallery-image-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Stats Counter Section
   ========================================================= */
.stats-band {
  background: var(--paper-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.stat-item {
  padding: 10px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  color: var(--stat-num-color);
  text-shadow: var(--stat-num-shadow);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, text-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--stat-label-color);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Smooth page transitions & section dividers
   ========================================================= */
.section-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

/* Global smooth theme transition */
body,
.site-header,
.site-footer,
.card,
.service,
.team-photo-ring,
.job-row,
.apply-card,
.register-card,
.press-kit-card,
.dashboard-card,
.dashboard-table,
.samm-form input,
.samm-form select,
.samm-form textarea,
.stats-band,
.marquee-banner,
.startup-card,
.choice-group label {
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease,
    color 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}