/* ============================================================
           BERTRAND BRANDS — Brand & Web Systems
           V1 Visual Language: Bold, Dark, Minimal, Motion-forward
           ============================================================ */

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

        /* Prevent pinch-to-zoom and triple-tap zoom on iOS */
        html {
            touch-action: pan-x pan-y;
        }

        @supports (-webkit-touch-callout: none) {
            html {
                -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
            }
        }

        /* === TOKENS — See tokens.css for all design system variables === */

        /* === BASE === */
        html {
            font-size: 15px;
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        /* Restore 16px on larger screens for comfortable reading */
        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            html {
                font-size: 16px;
            }
        }

        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
            *, *::before, *::after {
                animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
                transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
            }
        }

        body {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            background: var(--bg);
            color: var(--text);
            line-height: 1.6;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        /* Respect reduced motion preference */
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            html {
                scroll-snap-type: none;
                scroll-behavior: auto;
            }
        }

        a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

        /* === UTILITIES === */
        .form-honeypot { display: none; }

        /* === LAYOUT === */
        .page {
            min-height: 100vh;
            min-height: 100dvh;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .container {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
        }

        /* === HEADER === */
        .header {
            padding: 0.75rem clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            z-index: 100;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(-20px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
            visibility: hidden;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .header.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
            z-index: 1050; /* Above intro (1000) when visible */
            visibility: visible;
            pointer-events: auto;
        }

        .header.hidden-scroll {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(-100%);
        }

        /* Glass container with orange ambient lighting */
        .header__glass {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
            background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 25%, transparent);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            position: relative;
            overflow: visible;
            /* Dynamic lighting positions - updated by JS */
            --orange-pos-1: 15%;
            --orange-pos-2: 85%;
        }

        /* V5.0: Mobile header performance optimizations */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .header__glass {
                /* Reduce blur for better mobile performance */
                backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
                -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
                /* GPU layer promotion */
                transform: translateZ(0);
                will-change: transform;
            }

            /* Allow mobile nav to escape glass container */
            .header__glass:has(.header__nav.is-open) {
                overflow: visible;
            }

            /* Mobile: keep ambient lighting visible */
            .header__glass::before {
                /* Lights stay visible, animation runs if reduced-motion not set */
            }
        }

        /* Ambient orange lighting */
        .header__glass::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(ellipse 280px 90px at var(--orange-pos-1) 60%, var(--light-orange-1, transparent), transparent),
                radial-gradient(ellipse 220px 80px at var(--orange-pos-2) 40%, var(--light-orange-2, transparent), transparent);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 2s ease-out;
            border-radius: inherit;
        }

        .header.lights-on .header__glass::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .header.lights-on .header__glass {
            --light-orange-1: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
            --light-orange-2: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.10);
        }

        .header__inner {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .header__logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            letter-spacing: 0.12em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text);
            transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
            white-space: nowrap;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .header__logo:hover {
            opacity: 0.7;
        }

        .header__logo-icon {
            width: 24px;
            height: auto;
            margin-right: 0.75rem;
            filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
        }

        .header__logo.show-text .header__logo-icon {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .header__logo-text {
            height: 14px;
            width: auto;
            max-width: 150px;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
            filter: brightness(1.5);
            object-fit: contain;
        }

        .header__logo.show-text .header__logo-text {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* === CINEMATIC INTRO === */
        /* Lock scroll while intro animation is playing */
        /* Modern browsers: use :has() selector */
        body:has(.intro:not(.intro--static)) {
            overflow: hidden;
            position: fixed;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            touch-action: none;
        }
        /* Fallback for browsers without :has() support (Safari <15.4, older browsers) */
        /* JS adds .intro-playing class to body during intro animation */
        body.intro-playing {
            overflow: hidden;
            position: fixed;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            touch-action: none;
        }

        .intro {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: var(--bg);
            z-index: 1000;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            /* V5.0: Containment for animation isolation */
            contain: layout style paint;
        }

        /* After animation completes, intro becomes a static header */
        .intro.intro--static {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: auto;
            height: 100vh;
            height: 100dvh;
            z-index: 1;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* Mobile: enable pointer-events so "tap anywhere to begin" works */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .intro.intro--static {
                pointer-events: auto;
                cursor: pointer;
            }
        }

        /* Fade overlay that darkens the intro when it becomes static */
        .intro__fade {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: var(--bg);
            opacity: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: opacity 1.5s ease-out;
        }

        .intro.intro--static .intro__fade {
            opacity: 0;
        }

        /* Fade intro to full black when user scrolls past */
        .intro.intro--hidden .intro__fade {
            opacity: 1;
            transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out;
        }

        /* Fade glows gradually when intro is hidden */
        .intro.intro--hidden .intro__glow {
            opacity: 0 !important;
            transition: opacity 1.2s ease-out;
        }

        /* Then hide the entire intro after fade completes */
        .intro.intro--hidden {
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: introFadeOut 0.6s ease-out 1.2s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes introFadeOut {
            to { opacity: 0; }
        }

        /* Main content wrapper that scrolls over the intro */
        .page {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            background: transparent;
        }

        /* When intro is static, add top margin to page so content starts below viewport */
        body.intro-static .page {
            margin-top: 100vh;
            margin-top: 100dvh;
        }

        /* Soft vignette at bottom of intro that follows scroll */
        body.intro-static .intro::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 40vh;
            background: linear-gradient(to top,
                var(--bg) 0%,
                rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.8) 25%,
                rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.4) 50%,
                rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.1) 75%,
                transparent 100%);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 5;
        }

        /* Sections after hero need their own backgrounds */
        .section {
            background: var(--bg);
        }

        /* Prevent scrolling back past the main content */
        body.intro-static {
            overflow-y: auto;
        }

        /* Mobile-only scroll snap - simpler, CSS-native approach */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            body.scroll-snap-enabled {
                scroll-snap-type: y proximity;
            }

            body.scroll-snap-enabled .hero,
            body.scroll-snap-enabled .section {
                scroll-snap-align: start;
            }
        }

        /* Ambient light sources — refined, natural feeling */
        /* V5.0: Improved containment, will-change cleanup after animation */
        .intro__glow {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            will-change: opacity, transform;
            transform: translateZ(0);
            contain: layout style;
        }

        /* Cleanup will-change after intro becomes static */
        .intro.intro--static .intro__glow {
            will-change: auto;
        }

        /* Orange/amber — primary warm light, top-right */
        .intro__glow--orange {
            width: 70vmax;
            height: 70vmax;
            max-width: 900px;
            max-height: 900px;
            background: radial-gradient(
                circle at center,
                rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22) 0%,
                rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.06) 45%,
                transparent 70%
            );
            top: -25%;
            right: -20%;
            opacity: 0;
            filter: blur(80px);
            animation: introGlowWarm 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s forwards;
        }

        /* Blue — secondary cool light, bottom-left */
        .intro__glow--blue {
            width: 55vmax;
            height: 55vmax;
            max-width: 650px;
            max-height: 650px;
            background: radial-gradient(
                circle at center,
                rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14) 0%,
                rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.04) 50%,
                transparent 70%
            );
            bottom: -30%;
            left: -15%;
            opacity: 0;
            filter: blur(100px);
            animation: introGlowCool 2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes introGlowWarm {
            0% { opacity: 0; }
            100% { opacity: 1; }
        }

        @keyframes introGlowCool {
            0% { opacity: 0; }
            100% { opacity: 1; }
        }

        /* Mobile: simpler, lighter glows */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .intro__glow {
                filter: blur(50px);
            }
            .intro__glow--orange {
                width: 75vw;
                height: 75vw;
                top: -15%;
                right: -20%;
                background: radial-gradient(
                    circle at center,
                    rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18) 0%,
                    rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.04) 50%,
                    transparent 70%
                );
                animation: introGlowWarm 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s forwards;
            }
            .intro__glow--blue {
                width: 60vw;
                height: 60vw;
                bottom: -20%;
                left: -15%;
                background: radial-gradient(
                    circle at center,
                    rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1) 0%,
                    rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.02) 50%,
                    transparent 70%
                );
                animation: introGlowCool 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s forwards;
            }

            /* Simplified logo animation for mobile */
            .intro__logo {
                animation: logoRevealMobile 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.5s forwards;
            }

            @keyframes logoRevealMobile {
                0% {
                    opacity: 0;
                    transform: translateY(6px) translateZ(0);
                }
                100% {
                    opacity: 1;
                    transform: translateY(0) translateZ(0);
                    filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
                }
            }

            /* Simplified text animations for mobile */
            .intro__brand-main {
                animation: textRevealMobile 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.7s forwards;
            }

            @keyframes textRevealMobile {
                0% {
                    opacity: 0;
                    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
                }
                50% {
                    opacity: 1;
                    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
                }
                100% {
                    opacity: 1;
                    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
                    text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
                }
            }

            .intro__brand-sub {
                animation: subtitleRevealMobile 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1.8s forwards;
            }

            @keyframes subtitleRevealMobile {
                0% { opacity: 0; }
                100% { opacity: 0.65; }
            }
        }

        /* Grid — barely perceptible texture */
        .intro__grid {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 80px 80px;
            opacity: 0;
            animation: introGridFade 2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.5s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes introGridFade {
            to { opacity: 1; }
        }

        /* Logo — refined spotlight reveal */
        .intro__logo {
            width: clamp(65px, 12vw, 100px);
            height: auto;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
            filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
            opacity: 0;
            animation: logoSpotlight 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.6s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes logoSpotlight {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
                    105deg,
                    transparent 0%,
                    transparent 35%,
                    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 45%,
                    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 50%,
                    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 55%,
                    transparent 65%,
                    transparent 100%
                );
                mask-image: linear-gradient(
                    105deg,
                    transparent 0%,
                    transparent 35%,
                    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 45%,
                    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 50%,
                    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 55%,
                    transparent 65%,
                    transparent 100%
                );
                -webkit-mask-size: 300% 100%;
                mask-size: 300% 100%;
                -webkit-mask-position: 100% 0;
                mask-position: 100% 0;
                filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
            }
            15% {
                opacity: 1;
                -webkit-mask-position: 80% 0;
                mask-position: 80% 0;
            }
            60% {
                opacity: 1;
                -webkit-mask-position: 20% 0;
                mask-position: 20% 0;
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 1;
                -webkit-mask-image: none;
                mask-image: none;
                filter: brightness(0) invert(1)
                    drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12));
            }
        }

        .intro__brand {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 5.5rem);
            font-weight: var(--font-light);
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text);
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            animation: introBrandReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s forwards;
        }

        .intro__brand span {
            display: block;
        }

        .intro__brand-main {
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            letter-spacing: 0.2em;
            line-height: 1.1;
            opacity: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(
                105deg,
                rgba(28, 28, 30, 1) 0%,
                rgba(28, 28, 30, 1) 35%,
                rgba(120, 120, 120, 1) 45%,
                rgba(220, 220, 220, 1) 50%,
                rgba(120, 120, 120, 1) 55%,
                rgba(28, 28, 30, 1) 65%,
                rgba(28, 28, 30, 1) 100%
            );
            background-size: 300% 100%;
            background-position: 100% 0;
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            color: transparent;
            animation: spotlight 2.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1) 0.8s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes spotlight {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                background-position: 100% 0;
            }
            8% {
                opacity: 1;
                background-position: 100% 0;
            }
            55% {
                opacity: 1;
                background-position: 0% 0;
            }
            70% {
                opacity: 1;
                color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
                text-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 1;
                color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
                text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            }
        }

        .intro__brand-sub {
            font-family: 'Outfit', var(--font-body);
            font-size: 0.28em;
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-top: 1.5em;
            opacity: 0;
            animation: subtitleReveal 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 2.4s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes subtitleReveal {
            0% { opacity: 0; }
            100% { opacity: 0.6; }
        }

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

        /* Scroll indicator chevron */
        .intro__scroll-hint {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 8%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            opacity: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 50;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .intro__scroll-hint-text {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .intro__scroll-hint svg {
            display: block;
            width: 32px;
            height: 32px;
            stroke: var(--text-muted);
            stroke-width: 1.5;
            fill: none;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* Show and pulse when intro is static (ready to scroll/tap) */
        .intro.intro--static .intro__scroll-hint {
            pointer-events: auto;
            animation:
                scrollHintAppear 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s forwards,
                scrollHintPulse 2.5s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0, 0.55, 1) 0.8s infinite;
        }

        /* Hide when user has scrolled */
        .intro.intro--static.hint-hidden .intro__scroll-hint {
            animation: scrollHintFade 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
        }

        @keyframes scrollHintFade {
            to {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
            }
        }

        /* Remove old transition animations - no longer fading out intro */

        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .intro {
                display: none;
            }
            .header__logo-text {
                opacity: 1;
            }
            /* Hide decorative animated elements */
            .hero__spotlight,
            .hero__gradient,
            .intro__glow {
                display: none;
            }
            /* Ensure hero content is visible without animation */
            .hero__title,
            .hero__subtitle,
            .hero__cta {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: none;
            }
            /* Show accent text without flicker animation */
            .hero__title .accent {
                opacity: 1;
            }
        }

        .header__nav {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .header__nav {
                display: none;
                position: fixed;
                top: 0;
                left: 0;
                right: 0;
                bottom: 0;
                width: 100vw;
                height: 100vh;
                height: 100dvh;
                background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98);
                backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
                -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
                justify-content: center;
                gap: 2rem;
                z-index: 1100; /* Above intro (1000) */
                padding: 4rem 2rem;
                box-sizing: border-box;
                overflow-y: auto;
            }
            .header__nav.is-open {
                display: flex;
            }
            .header__nav .header__link {
                font-size: var(--text-xl);
            }
            .header__nav .header__link--portal {
                font-size: var(--text-sm);
                margin-top: 1rem;
            }
            .header__nav .header__divider {
                display: none;
            }
        }

        /* Mobile menu toggle */
        .header__toggle {
            display: none;
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 5px;
            cursor: pointer;
            z-index: 1101; /* Above nav (1100) */
            background: none;
            border: none;
            padding: 0;
        }
        .header__toggle span {
            display: block;
            width: 100%;
            height: 2px;
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 1px;
            filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
        }
        .header__toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) {
            transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
        }
        .header__toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) {
            opacity: 0;
        }
        .header__toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) {
            transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .header__toggle {
                display: flex;
            }
        }

        /* Gentle pulse animation for hamburger menu after 5-6 seconds */
        @keyframes hamburgerPulse {
            0%, 100% {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: scale(1);
            }
            50% {
                opacity: 0.7;
                transform: scale(1.1);
            }
        }

        .header__toggle--pulse {
            animation: hamburgerPulse 1.5s ease-in-out 3;
        }

        /* Don't pulse if menu is already open */
        .header__toggle.is-open.header__toggle--pulse {
            animation: none;
        }

        .header__link {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            padding: 0.5rem 0;
            transition: color 0.2s ease;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .header__link:hover {
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .header__link--cta {
            color: var(--accent);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
        }

        .header__link--cta:hover {
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .header__link--cta:active {
            transform: scale(0.98);
        }

        .header__link--portal {
            padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .header__link--portal:hover {
            border-color: var(--text-subtle);
        }

        .header__divider {
            width: 1px;
            height: 1rem;
            background: var(--border);
            margin: 0 0.5rem;
        }

        /* Dropdown Menu */
        .header__dropdown {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .header__link--dropdown {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.25rem;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .header__dropdown-chevron {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            stroke: currentColor;
            transition: transform 0.2s ease;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .header__dropdown:hover .header__dropdown-chevron {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        .header__dropdown-menu {
            position: absolute;
            top: calc(100% + 0.75rem);
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
            min-width: 180px;
            background: transparent;
            border: none;
            padding: 0.5rem 0 0 0;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s;
            z-index: 1200; /* Above header (1050) and nav overlay (1100) */
        }

        /* Invisible bridge to prevent menu from closing when moving to it */
        .header__dropdown-menu::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -20px;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 20px;
        }

        .header__dropdown:hover .header__dropdown-menu {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            pointer-events: auto;
            transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
        }

        .header__dropdown-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.625rem;
            padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 92%, transparent);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
            margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
        }

        .header__dropdown-item:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        .header__dropdown-item:hover {
            background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 96%, transparent);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            transform: translateX(2px);
        }

        .header__dropdown-mark {
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            object-fit: contain;
            filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        .header__dropdown-item:hover .header__dropdown-mark {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Core Services item - amber (#D97706) accent on hover */
        .header__dropdown-item:not(.header__dropdown-item--violet):not(.header__dropdown-item--blue):hover .header__dropdown-mark {
            filter: invert(48%) sepia(79%) saturate(2476%) hue-rotate(18deg) brightness(95%) contrast(95%);
        }

        /* Focus Studio item - violet (#8B5CF6) accent on hover */
        .header__dropdown-item--violet:hover .header__dropdown-mark {
            filter: invert(42%) sepia(67%) saturate(4356%) hue-rotate(243deg) brightness(100%) contrast(94%);
        }

        /* Exploratory item - spotlight blue (#2563EB) accent on hover */
        .header__dropdown-item--blue:hover .header__dropdown-mark {
            filter: invert(33%) sepia(100%) saturate(1500%) hue-rotate(197deg) brightness(95%) contrast(100%);
        }

        .header__dropdown-label {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            transition: color 0.15s ease;
        }

        .header__dropdown-item:hover .header__dropdown-label {
            color: var(--text);
        }

        /* Mobile dropdown - shown inline */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .header__dropdown {
                display: flex;
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
                width: 100%;
                gap: 0.5rem;
            }

            /* Show "What We Offer" as parent link on mobile */
            .header__link--dropdown {
                display: flex;
                font-size: var(--text-2xl);
                font-weight: var(--font-light);
                letter-spacing: -0.01em;
                color: var(--text);
                margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
            }

            /* Hide chevron on mobile */
            .header__link--dropdown .header__dropdown-chevron {
                display: none;
            }

            .header__dropdown-menu {
                position: static;
                transform: none !important;
                opacity: 1;
                visibility: visible;
                pointer-events: auto;
                background: transparent;
                backdrop-filter: none;
                -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
                border: none;
                box-shadow: none;
                padding: 0;
                min-width: auto;
                display: flex;
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 0.5rem;
                width: 100%;
            }

            .header__dropdown-menu::before {
                display: none;
            }

            .header__dropdown-item {
                justify-content: center;
                padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
                margin-bottom: 0;
                background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.95);
                border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
                border-radius: var(--radius-md);
                min-height: 44px;
                min-width: 180px;
                transform: none !important;
            }

            .header__dropdown-item:hover,
            .header__dropdown-item:active {
                transform: none !important;
                background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.98);
                border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            }

            .header__dropdown-mark {
                width: 22px;
                height: 22px;
            }

            .header__dropdown-label {
                font-size: var(--text-base);
                font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            }
        }

        /* === HERO === */
        /* V5.0: Added containment for performance */
        .hero {
            min-height: 100vh;
            min-height: 100dvh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: visible;
            padding-top: 4rem;
            padding-bottom: 4rem;
            background: var(--bg);
            contain: layout style;
            /* Soft fade at top edge */
            -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
                transparent 0%,
                black 15%,
                black 100%);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
                transparent 0%,
                black 15%,
                black 100%);
        }

        /* Extend hero background upward into the margin gap to eliminate black bar */
        /* Only show after intro is hidden so it doesn't cover the intro */
        body.intro-static.intro-scrolled .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -100vh;
            top: -100dvh;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 100vh;
            height: 100dvh;
            background: var(--bg);
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .hero__content {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 1000px;
            padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-md);
        }

        .hero__title {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 9vw, 6rem);
            font-weight: var(--font-light);
            line-height: 0.95;
            letter-spacing: -0.04em;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);

            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(40px);
        }

        /* Hero animations start only after intro exits */
        .intro-complete .hero__title {
            animation: heroReveal var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
        }

        .hero__title span { display: block; }

        /* White text glow animation - triggered by JS when scrolled to hero */
        .hero__title-glow {
            display: inline;
        }

        .hero__title.hero-animate .hero__title-glow {
            animation: heroTextGlow 3s ease-out forwards;
        }

        @keyframes heroTextGlow {
            0% {
                text-shadow: none;
                color: var(--text);
            }
            30% {
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
                    0 0 60px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
                color: #fff;
            }
            /* Hold the glow while Systems flickers (1s delay + 1.2s animation) */
            70% {
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
                    0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
                color: #fff;
            }
            /* Fade back to normal once Systems is lit */
            100% {
                text-shadow: none;
                color: var(--text);
            }
        }

        .hero__title .accent {
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
            color: var(--accent);
            text-shadow:
                0 0 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.6),
                0 0 40px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
            opacity: 0;
        }

        /* Fluorescent flicker using opacity for reliability */
        .hero__title.hero-animate .accent {
            animation: fluorescentFlicker 0.75s ease-out 1s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes fluorescentFlicker {
            0% { opacity: 0; }
            /* Quick flash */
            15% { opacity: 0.8; }
            30% { opacity: 0.05; }
            /* Catches on */
            50%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
        }

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

        .hero__subtitle {
            font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
            line-height: 1.7;

            opacity: 0;
        }

        .intro-complete .hero__subtitle {
            animation: fadeIn var(--duration-medium) ease 0.4s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes fadeIn { to { opacity: 1; } }

        .hero__subtitle-glow {
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .intro-complete .hero__subtitle-glow {
            animation: subtitleGlow 3s ease-out 1.2s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes subtitleGlow {
            0% {
                color: var(--text-muted);
                text-shadow: none;
            }
            25% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
                    0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
            }
            55% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
                    0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            }
            100% {
                color: #e0e0e0;
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            }
        }

        .hero__cta {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
            background: transparent;
            border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
            color: var(--text);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            letter-spacing: 0.08em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            margin-top: var(--space-md);

            opacity: 0;
        }

        .intro-complete .hero__cta {
            animation: fadeIn var(--duration-medium) ease 0.6s forwards;
        }

        .hero__cta:hover {
            border-color: var(--accent);
            color: var(--accent);
            box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--accent-glow);
        }

        .hero__cta:active {
            transform: scale(0.98);
        }

        .hero__cta-arrow {
            transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .hero__cta:hover .hero__cta-arrow {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        /* Hero scroll hint - subtle guidance */
        .hero__scroll-hint {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 2rem;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            opacity: 0;
            z-index: 100;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .hero__scroll-hint-text {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            opacity: 0.6;
        }

        /* Desktop: "Scroll to explore", Mobile: "Swipe to explore" */
        .hint-mobile { display: none; }
        .hint-desktop { display: inline; }

        .hero__scroll-hint-icon {
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            opacity: 0.5;
            animation: scrollHintBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes scrollHintBounce {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.5; }
            50% { transform: translateY(4px); opacity: 0.8; }
        }

        /* Show scroll hint shortly after hero content appears (1s delay) */
        body.intro-scrolled .hero__scroll-hint {
            animation: scrollHintFadeIn 1s ease 1s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes scrollHintFadeIn {
            0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px); }
            100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
        }

        /* Hide scroll hint once user starts scrolling — fade up and out */
        body.intro-scrolled.has-scrolled .hero__scroll-hint {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-20px);
            transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        /* Mobile: adjust position */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero__scroll-hint {
                bottom: 1.5rem;
            }
            .hero__scroll-hint-text {
                font-size: var(--text-xs);
            }
            .hint-mobile { display: inline; }
            .hint-desktop { display: none; }
        }

        /* Hero background */
        .hero__bg {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: -1;
            overflow: visible;
        }

        /* Extend background elements upward when intro is hidden */
        body.intro-static.intro-scrolled .hero__bg {
            top: -100vh;
            top: -100dvh;
        }

        /* Fluid spotlights - activated after intro is gone */
        /* V5.0: Added containment for isolation */
        .hero__spotlight {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(100px);
            opacity: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
            /* GPU acceleration for blur and transform performance */
            will-change: transform, opacity;
            transform: translateZ(0);
            backface-visibility: hidden;
            contain: layout style;
        }

        /* Organic positions - swapped from intro but not perfectly mirrored */
        /* Intro: orange top-right, blue bottom-left */
        /* Hero: orange lower-left area, blue upper-right area */
        .hero__spotlight--orange {
            width: 650px;
            height: 650px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35) 40%, transparent 65%);
            bottom: 8%;
            left: -6%;
        }

        .hero__spotlight--blue {
            width: 600px;
            height: 600px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, #2563eb 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.32) 40%, transparent 65%);
            top: 5%;
            right: -4%;
        }

        /* Mobile: reduce spotlight sizes and blur for performance */
        /* V5.0: Further blur reduction for smoother animations */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero__spotlight {
                filter: blur(45px);
                will-change: transform, opacity;
            }
            .hero__spotlight--orange {
                width: 320px;
                height: 320px;
            }
            .hero__spotlight--blue {
                width: 280px;
                height: 280px;
            }
        }

        /* Activate spotlights after intro scrolled - rehearsed theatre setup */
        body.intro-scrolled .hero__spotlight--orange {
            animation: spotlightSetupOrange 5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1) forwards, spotlightFloatOrange 20s ease-in-out 5s infinite;
        }

        body.intro-scrolled .hero__spotlight--blue {
            animation: spotlightSetupBlue 5.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1) 0.4s forwards, spotlightFloatBlue 24s ease-in-out 5.9s infinite;
        }

        /* Theatre spotlight setup - orange glides in, spreads wide then focuses as it locks */
        @keyframes spotlightSetupOrange {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translate(60%, -20%) scale(1.3);
                filter: blur(160px);
            }
            35% {
                opacity: 0.35;
                transform: translate(10%, 5%) scale(1.15);
                filter: blur(130px);
            }
            70% {
                opacity: 0.45;
                transform: translate(-5%, -2%) scale(1.05);
                filter: blur(110px);
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 0.5;
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
                filter: blur(100px);
            }
        }

        /* Theatre spotlight setup - blue glides in wide, tightens focus as it settles */
        @keyframes spotlightSetupBlue {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translate(-50%, 30%) scale(1.25);
                filter: blur(150px);
            }
            40% {
                opacity: 0.3;
                transform: translate(-8%, 8%) scale(1.12);
                filter: blur(125px);
            }
            75% {
                opacity: 0.38;
                transform: translate(4%, -3%) scale(1.03);
                filter: blur(108px);
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 0.42;
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
                filter: blur(100px);
            }
        }

        /* Organic breathing motion with shape morphing after settling */
        @keyframes spotlightFloatOrange {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
                opacity: 0.5;
                border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50%;
            }
            15% {
                transform: translate(15px, -20px) scale(1.06);
                opacity: 0.55;
                border-radius: 60% 40% 55% 45%;
            }
            35% {
                transform: translate(-10px, 10px) scale(0.94);
                opacity: 0.42;
                border-radius: 45% 55% 40% 60%;
            }
            50% {
                transform: translate(20px, 5px) scale(1.02);
                opacity: 0.52;
                border-radius: 55% 45% 60% 40%;
            }
            70% {
                transform: translate(-5px, -15px) scale(0.97);
                opacity: 0.45;
                border-radius: 40% 60% 45% 55%;
            }
            85% {
                transform: translate(8px, 12px) scale(1.04);
                opacity: 0.53;
                border-radius: 58% 42% 48% 52%;
            }
        }

        @keyframes spotlightFloatBlue {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
                opacity: 0.42;
                border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50%;
            }
            12% {
                transform: translate(-12px, 18px) scale(1.04);
                opacity: 0.48;
                border-radius: 55% 45% 48% 52%;
            }
            30% {
                transform: translate(8px, -12px) scale(0.96);
                opacity: 0.38;
                border-radius: 42% 58% 55% 45%;
            }
            48% {
                transform: translate(-18px, -5px) scale(1.03);
                opacity: 0.45;
                border-radius: 58% 42% 45% 55%;
            }
            65% {
                transform: translate(14px, 10px) scale(0.95);
                opacity: 0.4;
                border-radius: 45% 55% 58% 42%;
            }
            82% {
                transform: translate(-6px, -8px) scale(1.02);
                opacity: 0.46;
                border-radius: 52% 48% 42% 58%;
            }
        }

        /* Soft organic fade from hero to next section */
        .hero::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 300px;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
                transparent 0%,
                rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.1) 30%,
                rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.4) 50%,
                rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.8) 70%,
                var(--bg) 100%);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .hero__gradient {
            position: absolute;
            width: 800px;
            height: 800px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(120px);
            opacity: 0.15;
            animation: gradientFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite;
            /* GPU acceleration for blur performance */
            will-change: transform;
            transform: translateZ(0);
            backface-visibility: hidden;
        }

        .hero__gradient--1 {
            background: var(--accent);
            top: -20%;
            right: -10%;
        }

        .hero__gradient--2 {
            background: #2563eb;
            bottom: -30%;
            left: -10%;
            animation-delay: -10s;
        }

        @keyframes gradientFloat {
            0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
            50% { transform: translate(30px, 30px) scale(1.1); }
        }

        /* Mobile: reduce gradient sizes and blur for performance */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero__gradient {
                width: 500px;
                height: 500px;
                filter: blur(80px);
            }
        }

        /* Hero grid - increased line opacity for visibility */
        .hero__grid {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 60px 60px;
            mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 0%, transparent 70%);
        }

        /* === SECTION === */
        /* V5.0: Added containment for layout isolation */
        .section {
            padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
            contain: layout style;
        }

        .section--alt {
            background: var(--bg-elevated);
            position: relative;
            overflow: visible;
            contain: layout style;
        }

        .section--alt::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 150px;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
                var(--bg) 0%,
                rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.3) 30%,
                rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.7) 60%,
                var(--bg-elevated) 100%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .section__header {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
        }

        /* Services section: tighter gap to Focus Studio */
        .section__header--services {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        }

        .section__label {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .section__label::before {
            content: '';
            width: 40px;
            height: 1px;
            background: var(--accent);
        }

        .section__title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
            font-weight: var(--font-light);
            line-height: 1.1;
            letter-spacing: -0.03em;
            max-width: 800px;
        }

        /* === TEXT SPOTLIGHT EFFECT === */
        .text-spotlight {
            display: inline-block;
            position: relative;
            color: var(--text);
        }

        /* Spotlight sweeps across when parent .reveal becomes visible */
        .reveal.is-visible .text-spotlight {
            animation: textSpotlightSweep 1.8s ease-out 0.3s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes textSpotlightSweep {
            0% {
                color: var(--text);
                text-shadow: none;
            }
            30% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
                    0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
                    0 0 60px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            }
            60% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
                    0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            }
            100% {
                color: var(--text);
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15),
                    0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            }
        }

        /* === ABOUT SECTION: Blue spotlight searches then locks on "focused" === */
        .section__header--about {
            position: relative;
            overflow: visible;
        }

        /* "focused" text - container for the spotlight */
        .text-spotlight--focused {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        /* Blue radial spotlight - attached to "focused" text itself */
        /* Uses pixel-based transforms so it always positions relative to the word */
        .text-spotlight--focused::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 250px;
            height: 250px;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(-300px, 0) scale(0.6);
            background: radial-gradient(
                circle,
                rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.8) 0%,
                rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5) 25%,
                rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2) 50%,
                transparent 70%
            );
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0;
            z-index: -1;
            filter: blur(12px);
        }

        .reveal.is-visible .text-spotlight--focused::before {
            animation: spotlightSearch 2.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.3s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes spotlightSearch {
            /* Start from far left of "focused" text, invisible */
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(-300px, 0) scale(0.6);
            }
            /* Fade in, move right quickly toward text */
            15% {
                opacity: 0.9;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(-100px, 0) scale(1);
            }
            /* Overshoot past "focused" - goes too far right */
            30% {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(150px, 0) scale(1.1);
            }
            /* Quick correction back - operator adjusting */
            45% {
                opacity: 0.95;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(-30px, 0) scale(0.95);
            }
            /* Slight overshoot again past center */
            55% {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(40px, 0) scale(1.05);
            }
            /* Lock on "focused" - settle directly behind it (centered) */
            70% {
                opacity: 0.9;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(0, 0) scale(1);
            }
            /* Hold and slowly expand to ambient */
            100% {
                opacity: 0.5;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(0, 0) scale(1.4);
            }
        }

        .reveal.is-visible .text-spotlight--focused {
            animation: focusedGlow 2.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.3s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes focusedGlow {
            /* Normal state */
            0% {
                color: var(--text);
                text-shadow: none;
            }
            /* Spotlight approaching - slight anticipation */
            15% {
                color: var(--text);
                text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
            }
            /* First pass - iris WIDE open, diffuse orange bloom */
            30% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 60px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5),
                    0 0 100px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3),
                    0 0 140px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
            }
            /* Spotlight overshoots - iris contracts slightly */
            40% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 40px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5),
                    0 0 70px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
            }
            /* Spotlight comes back - iris opens again, searching */
            55% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 50px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.6),
                    0 0 90px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35),
                    0 0 120px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
            }
            /* Locking on - iris CONTRACTS to sharp focus */
            70% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 8px var(--accent-glow),
                    0 0 16px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.9),
                    0 0 28px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5);
            }
            /* FOCUSED - tight, crisp glow like a focused lens */
            100% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 6px var(--accent-glow),
                    0 0 12px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.8),
                    0 0 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
            }
        }

        /* === PROCESS SECTION: Beam sweep fills background === */
        .section--process {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* Desktop: scale process section to fill viewport */
        @media (min-width: 769px) {
            .section--process {
                min-height: 100vh;
                min-height: 100dvh;
                display: flex;
                align-items: center;
            }

            .section--process > .container {
                width: 100%;
            }
        }

        .section__header--process {
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
        }

        .section__scope {
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-top: 0.75rem;
            margin-bottom: 0;
            letter-spacing: 0.01em;
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
        }

        @media (min-width: 769px) {
            .section__scope {
                font-size: var(--text-lg);
                margin-top: 1rem;
            }
        }

        /* Sweeping beam of light - starts from left, crosses through section */
        .section--process::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 140%;
            height: 120%;
            top: -10%;
            left: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(
                102deg,
                transparent 0%,
                transparent 25%,
                rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.06) 32%,
                rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.14) 42%,
                rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22) 48%,
                rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18) 54%,
                rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08) 64%,
                rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.03) 72%,
                transparent 80%,
                transparent 100%
            );
            filter: blur(8px);
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0;
            z-index: 0;
            transform: translateX(-110%);
        }

        .section--process.reveal-triggered::before {
            animation: beamSweep 3.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1) 0.6s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes beamSweep {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(-110%) scaleY(0.92);
            }
            8% {
                opacity: 0.7;
            }
            25% {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateX(-40%) scaleY(1);
            }
            55% {
                opacity: 0.9;
                transform: translateX(30%) scaleY(1.04);
            }
            80% {
                opacity: 0.4;
                transform: translateX(80%) scaleY(0.97);
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(110%) scaleY(1);
            }
        }

        /* Ambient glow that stays after the sweep */
        .section--process::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(
                ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 100%,
                rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12) 0%,
                rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.05) 40%,
                transparent 70%
            );
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .section--process.reveal-triggered::after {
            animation: ambientFadeIn 2s ease-out 2.1s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes ambientFadeIn {
            0% { opacity: 0; }
            100% { opacity: 1; }
        }

        /* "clear" text glow synced with beam - starts white, gets orange glow */
        .text-spotlight--clear {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            cursor: default;
            transition: opacity 0.4s ease, text-shadow 0.4s ease;
        }

        /* Hover effect: "clear" becomes clear (nearly invisible) */
        .text-spotlight--clear:hover {
            opacity: 0.08;
            text-shadow: none;
        }

        .reveal.is-visible .text-spotlight--clear {
            animation: clearTextGlow 2.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.6s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes clearTextGlow {
            0% {
                color: var(--text);
                text-shadow: none;
            }
            /* Beam approaching */
            20% {
                color: var(--text);
                text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
            }
            /* Beam hits - bright flash */
            35% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 30px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.9),
                    0 0 60px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.6),
                    0 0 100px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
            }
            /* Beam passes, settle bright */
            60% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 20px var(--accent-glow),
                    0 0 40px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5);
            }
            /* Stay solid white with warm orange glow */
            100% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow:
                    0 0 12px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.6),
                    0 0 25px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4),
                    0 0 45px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
            }
        }

        /* Surrounding text fades to translucent */
        .section__title--clear-phrase {
            font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
        }

        .section__title--clear-phrase .text-fade {
            transition: color 1.5s ease 1.8s, opacity 1.5s ease 1.8s;
        }

        .reveal.is-visible .section__title--clear-phrase .text-fade {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        }

        /* === PROCESS JOURNEY VISUAL === */
        .process-journey {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: flex-start;
            gap: 0;
            margin-top: var(--space-md);
            padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
        }

        .process-journey__step {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.06);
            border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
            transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .process-journey__step:hover {
            background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
            border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .process-journey__step--final {
            background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
            border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
        }

        .process-journey__icon {
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            color: var(--accent);
            opacity: 0.7;
            transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .process-journey__step:hover .process-journey__icon {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .process-journey__step--final .process-journey__icon {
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        .process-journey__connector {
            width: 32px;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3), rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15));
        }

        /* Desktop: larger icons and wider spacing to fill viewport */
        @media (min-width: 769px) {
            .process-journey {
                margin-top: var(--space-lg);
                padding: var(--space-md) 0;
            }

            .process-journey__step {
                width: 72px;
                height: 72px;
            }

            .process-journey__icon {
                width: 30px;
                height: 30px;
            }

            .process-journey__connector {
                width: 48px;
            }

            .process-journey__note {
                margin-top: var(--space-xl);
            }
        }

        @media (min-width: 1024px) {
            .process-journey__step {
                width: 80px;
                height: 80px;
            }

            .process-journey__icon {
                width: 34px;
                height: 34px;
            }

            .process-journey__connector {
                width: 64px;
            }
        }

        /* Labels hidden on desktop, shown on mobile */
        .process-journey__label {
            display: none;
        }

        /* Desktop: Tooltip on hover - positioned BELOW icons */
        @media (min-width: 601px) {
            .process-journey__step::after {
                content: attr(data-tooltip);
                position: absolute;
                top: calc(100% + 14px);
                left: 0;
                transform: translateX(0);
                padding: 10px 14px;
                background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98);
                border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
                border-radius: 8px;
                font-family: var(--font-body);
                font-size: var(--text-sm);
                line-height: 1.45;
                color: var(--text);
                white-space: nowrap;
                opacity: 0;
                visibility: hidden;
                transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                            visibility var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
                pointer-events: none;
                z-index: 10;
                box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
            }

            .process-journey__step:hover::after {
                opacity: 1;
                visibility: visible;
            }

            /* Tooltip arrow */
            .process-journey__step::before {
                content: '';
                position: absolute;
                top: calc(100% + 3px);
                left: 24px;
                transform: translateX(-50%);
                border: 6px solid transparent;
                border-bottom-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
                opacity: 0;
                visibility: hidden;
                transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                            visibility var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
                z-index: 11;
            }

            .process-journey__step:hover::before {
                opacity: 1;
                visibility: visible;
            }
        }

        /* Mobile: vertical layout with labels */
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .process-journey {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
                gap: 0;
                margin-top: var(--space-sm);
            }

            .process-journey__step {
                width: auto;
                height: auto;
                flex-direction: row;
                gap: 0.75rem;
                padding: 0.5rem 0;
                background: transparent;
                border: none;
                border-radius: 0;
                cursor: default;
            }

            .process-journey__step:hover {
                background: transparent;
                transform: none;
            }

            .process-journey__step--final {
                background: transparent;
                border: none;
            }

            /* Show tooltip text as label on mobile */
            .process-journey__step::after {
                content: attr(data-tooltip);
                position: static;
                display: block;
                padding: 0;
                background: transparent;
                border: none;
                border-radius: 0;
                font-family: var(--font-body);
                font-size: var(--text-sm);
                line-height: 1.5;
                color: var(--text-muted);
                white-space: normal;
                opacity: 1;
                visibility: visible;
                transform: none;
                box-shadow: none;
            }

            .process-journey__step::before {
                display: none;
            }

            .process-journey__icon {
                width: 22px;
                height: 22px;
                flex-shrink: 0;
                opacity: 0.8;
            }

            /* Hide short labels, use tooltips instead */
            .process-journey__label {
                display: none;
            }

            .process-journey__connector {
                width: 1px;
                height: 12px;
                margin-left: 10px;
                background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
            }
        }

        /* Process note below journey */
        .process-journey__note {
            margin-top: var(--space-lg);
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 520px;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* === ABOUT === */
        .about {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: var(--space-xl);
            max-width: none;
        }

        .about__content {
            max-width: 700px;
        }

        .about__text {
            font-size: var(--text-lg);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        }

        .about__text:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        /* About Scott CTA */
        .about__cta {
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .about__cta-link {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
            padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 12px;
            text-decoration: none;
            text-align: left;
            font-family: inherit;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-expo),
                        background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-expo),
                        transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .about__cta-link:hover {
            border-color: var(--accent);
            background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.05);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .about__cta-label {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
        }

        .about__cta-name {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-lg);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            color: var(--text);
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .about {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: var(--space-lg);
            }

            .about__cta {
                width: 100%;
            }

            .about__cta-link {
                width: 100%;
                align-items: center;
                text-align: center;
            }
        }

        /* === EXPLORATORY SERVICES (Start Here) === */
        .exploratory {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
        }

        .exploratory__label {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
        }

        .exploratory__grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: var(--space-sm);
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Dual spotlight effect - orange and blue converge then split */
        .exploratory__grid::before,
        .exploratory__grid::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 300px;
            height: 300px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        /* Orange spotlight - starts left, moves to center, splits left */
        .exploratory__grid::before {
            background: radial-gradient(
                circle,
                rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.6) 0%,
                rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3) 30%,
                rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1) 50%,
                transparent 70%
            );
            top: 50%;
            left: 0;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            filter: blur(20px);
        }

        /* Blue spotlight - starts right, moves to center, splits right */
        .exploratory__grid::after {
            background: radial-gradient(
                circle,
                rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5) 0%,
                rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25) 30%,
                rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 50%,
                transparent 70%
            );
            top: 50%;
            right: 0;
            transform: translate(50%, -50%);
            filter: blur(20px);
        }

        /* Converge-split animation on reveal */
        .reveal.is-visible .exploratory__grid::before {
            animation: spotlightConvergeOrange 3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
        }

        .reveal.is-visible .exploratory__grid::after {
            animation: spotlightConvergeBlue 3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes spotlightConvergeOrange {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                left: 0;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.6);
            }
            /* Converge - dim and compact */
            35% {
                opacity: 0.35;
                left: 50%;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
            }
            /* Diverge - BRIGHT and RADIANT */
            70% {
                opacity: 0.7;
                left: 25%;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
            }
            /* Settle - stay bright */
            100% {
                opacity: 0.5;
                left: 20%;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.4);
            }
        }

        @keyframes spotlightConvergeBlue {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                right: 0;
                transform: translate(50%, -50%) scale(0.6);
            }
            /* Converge - dim and compact */
            35% {
                opacity: 0.3;
                right: 50%;
                transform: translate(50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
            }
            /* Diverge - BRIGHT and RADIANT */
            70% {
                opacity: 0.65;
                right: 25%;
                transform: translate(50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
            }
            /* Settle - stay bright */
            100% {
                opacity: 0.45;
                right: 20%;
                transform: translate(50%, -50%) scale(1.4);
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 640px) {
            .exploratory__grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            /* Stack spotlights vertically on mobile */
            .exploratory__grid::before,
            .exploratory__grid::after {
                width: 250px;
                height: 250px;
                left: 50%;
                right: auto;
            }

            /* Orange spotlight - top */
            .exploratory__grid::before {
                top: 0;
                transform: translate(-50%, -30%);
            }

            /* Blue spotlight - bottom */
            .exploratory__grid::after {
                top: auto;
                bottom: 0;
                transform: translate(-50%, 30%);
            }

            /* Adjust animations for vertical stacking */
            .reveal.is-visible .exploratory__grid::before {
                animation: spotlightConvergeOrangeMobile 3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
            }

            .reveal.is-visible .exploratory__grid::after {
                animation: spotlightConvergeBlueMobile 3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s forwards;
            }
        }

        @keyframes spotlightConvergeOrangeMobile {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                top: 0;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.6);
            }
            35% {
                opacity: 0.35;
                top: 50%;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
            }
            70% {
                opacity: 0.7;
                top: 20%;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 0.5;
                top: 15%;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.4);
            }
        }

        @keyframes spotlightConvergeBlueMobile {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                bottom: 0;
                transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(0.6);
            }
            35% {
                opacity: 0.3;
                bottom: 50%;
                transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(0.9);
            }
            70% {
                opacity: 0.65;
                bottom: 20%;
                transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(1.3);
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 0.45;
                bottom: 15%;
                transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(1.4);
            }
        }

        /* V5.0: Improved card hover with subtle scale */
        .exploratory-card {
            padding: var(--space-md);
            background: transparent;
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                        border-color var(--duration-fast) ease,
                        background var(--duration-fast) ease;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            cursor: pointer;
            will-change: transform;
        }

        .exploratory-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--border-hover);
            background: var(--bg-subtle);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .exploratory-card:active {
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .exploratory-card__header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: var(--space-sm);
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }

        .exploratory-card__title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            letter-spacing: -0.01em;
        }

        .exploratory-card__meta {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .exploratory-card__description {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
        }

        .exploratory-card__footer {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .exploratory-card__price {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .exploratory-card__price span {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
        }

        .exploratory-card__cta {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .exploratory-card__cta:hover {
            color: var(--text);
        }

        /* Mobile: Stack card header vertically for better readability */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .exploratory-card__header {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
                gap: 0.25rem;
            }

            .exploratory-card__meta {
                order: -1;
                font-size: var(--text-xs);
                margin-bottom: 0.125rem;
            }

            .exploratory-card__title {
                font-size: var(--text-lg);
                line-height: 1.3;
            }

            .exploratory-card__description {
                font-size: var(--text-sm);
                line-height: 1.55;
            }

            .exploratory-card__footer {
                flex-wrap: wrap;
                gap: 0.5rem;
            }

            .exploratory-card__cta {
                font-size: var(--text-sm);
            }
        }

        /* === EXPLORATORY SESSIONS (Subtle, Bottom of Page) === */
        .exploratory-sessions {
            margin-top: var(--space-lg);
            padding: var(--space-lg);
            position: relative;
            background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03);
            border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
            border-radius: 16px;
        }

        /* Blue spotlight accents for B Exploratory - animated drift */
        @keyframes exploratoryDrift1 {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translateY(-30%) translateX(0);
                opacity: 0.12;
            }
            25% {
                transform: translateY(-35%) translateX(3%);
                opacity: 0.14;
            }
            50% {
                transform: translateY(-28%) translateX(-2%);
                opacity: 0.10;
            }
            75% {
                transform: translateY(-32%) translateX(1%);
                opacity: 0.13;
            }
        }

        @keyframes exploratoryDrift2 {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translateY(30%) translateX(0);
                opacity: 0.12;
            }
            33% {
                transform: translateY(25%) translateX(-3%);
                opacity: 0.14;
            }
            66% {
                transform: translateY(33%) translateX(2%);
                opacity: 0.10;
            }
        }

        .exploratory-sessions::before,
        .exploratory-sessions::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            filter: blur(120px);
            opacity: 0.12;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .exploratory-sessions::before {
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
            background: #2563EB;
            top: 0;
            left: 5%;
            transform: translateY(-30%);
            animation: exploratoryDrift1 20s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .exploratory-sessions::after {
            width: 350px;
            height: 350px;
            background: #2563EB;
            bottom: 0;
            right: 5%;
            transform: translateY(30%);
            animation: exploratoryDrift2 25s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        /* Respect reduced motion preference */
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .exploratory-sessions::before,
            .exploratory-sessions::after {
                animation: none;
            }
        }

        /* Ensure content stays above spotlights */
        .exploratory-sessions__header,
        .exploratory-sessions__grid {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__header {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__brand {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.625rem;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__brand:hover {
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__mark {
            width: 32px;
            height: 32px;
            opacity: 1;
            filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__name {
            font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
            font-size: var(--text-2xl);
            font-weight: var(--font-light);
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__label {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-lg);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            color: var(--text);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__description {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 540px;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
            gap: var(--space-md);
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__card {
            padding: var(--space-lg);
            background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
            border-radius: 12px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                        border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                        box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            cursor: pointer;
            will-change: transform;
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #2563EB, transparent);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
                        0 8px 24px -8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__card:active {
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Watermark icons for Exploratory cards */
        .exploratory-sessions__card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -10px;
            right: -10px;
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            opacity: 0.06;
            background-size: contain;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-position: center;
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__card:hover::after {
            opacity: 0.1;
        }

        /* Compass icon - Direction Call */
        .exploratory-sessions__card[data-icon="compass"]::after {
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%232563EB' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle cx='12' cy='12' r='10'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='16.24 7.76 14.12 14.12 7.76 16.24 9.88 9.88 16.24 7.76'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }

        /* Lightbulb icon - Clarity Session */
        .exploratory-sessions__card[data-icon="lightbulb"]::after {
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%232563EB' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M9 18h6'/%3E%3Cpath d='M10 22h4'/%3E%3Cpath d='M12 2a7 7 0 0 0-4 12.9V17a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h6a1 1 0 0 0 1-1v-2.1A7 7 0 0 0 12 2z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__card-header {
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__card-title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__card-meta {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__card-description {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.55;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__card-footer {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: flex-end;
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__card-cta {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .exploratory-sessions__card-cta:hover {
            color: #2563EB;
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .exploratory-sessions__grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: var(--space-sm);
            }

            .exploratory-sessions__card {
                padding: var(--space-sm);
            }

            .exploratory-sessions__card-title {
                font-size: var(--text-base);
            }

            .exploratory-sessions__card-description {
                font-size: var(--text-sm);
            }

            /* Reduce spotlight intensity and slow animation on mobile for performance */
            .exploratory-sessions::before,
            .exploratory-sessions::after {
                filter: blur(80px);
                opacity: 0.08;
                animation-duration: 30s; /* Slower on mobile */
            }

            .exploratory-sessions::before {
                width: 250px;
                height: 250px;
                left: 0;
            }

            .exploratory-sessions::after {
                width: 220px;
                height: 220px;
                right: 0;
            }
        }

        /* === SERVICES === */
        .services-divider {
            border: none;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
        }

        .services-tier-label {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
        }

        .services-tier-description {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        }

        /* Add-on services grid - smaller cards */
        .services--addons {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
            gap: var(--space-sm);
        }

        .service--addon {
            padding: var(--space-md);
            background: transparent;
            border: 1px dashed var(--border);
        }

        .service--addon:hover {
            border-style: solid;
            border-color: var(--border-hover);
        }

        .service--addon::before {
            display: none;
        }

        .service--addon .service__number {
            color: var(--accent);
            font-size: var(--text-base);
        }

        .service--addon .service__title {
            font-size: var(--text-lg);
        }

        .service--addon .service__description {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
        }

        .service--addon .service__price {
            font-size: var(--text-base);
        }

        .services {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
            gap: var(--space-md);
        }

        /* Core Systems: balanced 3-card grid */
        .services--core {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        }

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

        /* V5.0: Refined service card transitions */
        .service {
            padding: var(--space-lg);
            background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
            border-radius: 12px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                        border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                        box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            cursor: pointer;
            will-change: transform;
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        }

        .service::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .service:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
                        0 8px 24px -8px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
        }

        .service:active {
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        .service:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Watermark icons for Core Services cards */
        .service::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -10px;
            right: -10px;
            width: 120px;
            height: 120px;
            opacity: 0.05;
            background-size: contain;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-position: center;
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .service:hover::after {
            opacity: 0.08;
        }



        /* Layers icon - Digital Platform Build */
        .service[data-icon="layers"]::after {
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23D97706' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolygon points='12 2 2 7 12 12 22 7 12 2'/%3E%3Cpolyline points='2 17 12 22 22 17'/%3E%3Cpolyline points='2 12 12 17 22 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }

        /* Refresh/cycle icon - Brand Reset */
        .service[data-icon="refresh"]::after {
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23D97706' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M3 12a9 9 0 0 1 9-9 9.75 9.75 0 0 1 6.74 2.74L21 8'/%3E%3Cpath d='M21 3v5h-5'/%3E%3Cpath d='M21 12a9 9 0 0 1-9 9 9.75 9.75 0 0 1-6.74-2.74L3 16'/%3E%3Cpath d='M8 16H3v5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }

        /* Grid icon - Full Brand + Platform Reset */
        .service[data-icon="grid"]::after {
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23D97706' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Crect x='3' y='3' width='7' height='7'/%3E%3Crect x='14' y='3' width='7' height='7'/%3E%3Crect x='14' y='14' width='7' height='7'/%3E%3Crect x='3' y='14' width='7' height='7'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }

        .service__number {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        }

        .service__title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-2xl);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
        }

        .service__meta {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
        }

        .service__description {
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .service__footer {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-top: auto;
            gap: var(--space-md);
        }

        .service__price {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-xl);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .service__price span {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
        }

        .service__price--private {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .service__cta {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .service__cta:hover {
            color: var(--text);
        }

        /* === CORE SERVICES (Primary Services) === */

        /* Core Services wrapper with ambient glow */
        .core-systems-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            overflow: visible;
            padding: var(--space-lg);
            background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.03);
            border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
            border-radius: 16px;
        }

        /* Amber ambient glow container */
        .core-systems__glow {
            position: absolute;
            top: -100px;
            left: -200px;
            right: -200px;
            bottom: -100px;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
            overflow: visible;
        }

        /* Amber ambient wash - spreads across Core Services section */
        .core-systems__glow::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 120%;
            height: 100%;
            left: 50%;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1) 30%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.05) 50%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.02) 70%, transparent 100%);
            filter: blur(60px);
            animation: amberAmbientBreathe 18s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        /* Amber: gentle ambient breathing */
        @keyframes amberAmbientBreathe {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
                opacity: 1;
            }
            50% {
                transform: translate(-50%, -48%) scale(1.05);
                opacity: 0.85;
            }
        }

        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .core-systems__glow::before {
                animation: none;
            }
        }

        /* Mobile optimization for Core Services glow */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .core-systems__glow {
                left: -100px;
                right: -100px;
                top: -50px;
                bottom: -50px;
            }

            .core-systems__glow::before {
                filter: blur(40px);
                background: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08) 40%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.03) 60%, transparent 80%);
            }
        }

        /* Ensure Core Services content stays above glow */
        .core-systems,
        .exploratory,
        .services,
        .services-tier-label,
        .services-divider,
        .pricing-banner {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .core-systems {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
        }

        .core-systems__brand {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .core-systems__brand:hover {
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .core-systems__mark {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            opacity: 1;
            filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
        }

        .core-systems__name {
            font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
            font-size: var(--text-3xl);
            font-weight: var(--font-light);
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .core-systems__description {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 500px;
        }

        /* === FOCUSED STUDIO WORK (Secondary Services) === */
        .services-divider--section {
            margin: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-lg);
        }

        .focused-studio {
            margin-top: var(--space-md);
            position: relative;
            padding: var(--space-lg);
            scroll-margin-top: 5rem;
            overflow: visible;
            background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.03);
            border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
            border-radius: 16px;
        }

        /* Ambient spotlight container - allows overflow for glow effect */
        .focused-studio__glow {
            position: absolute;
            top: -100px;
            left: -200px;
            right: -200px;
            bottom: -100px;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        /* Violet ambient wash - spreads across entire section */
        .focused-studio__glow::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 120%;
            height: 100%;
            left: 50%;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25) 0%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15) 30%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08) 50%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.03) 70%, transparent 100%);
            filter: blur(60px);
            animation: violetAmbientBreathe 15s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        /* Amber accent - DISABLED (violet-only) */
        .focused-studio__glow::after {
            display: none;
        }

        /* Violet: gentle ambient breathing */
        @keyframes violetAmbientBreathe {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
                opacity: 1;
            }
            50% {
                transform: translate(-50%, -48%) scale(1.05);
                opacity: 0.85;
            }
        }

        /* Ensure content stays above spotlights */
        .focused-studio__header,
        .focused-studio__grid,
        .focused-studio__boundary {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .focused-studio__glow::before,
            .focused-studio__glow::after {
                animation: none;
            }

            /* Disable stagger animations for reduced motion */
            .focused-studio__header,
            .focused-studio__grid .focused-studio__card,
            .focused-studio__boundary {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: none;
                transition: none;
            }
        }

        /* Mobile optimization for Focus Studio glow */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .focused-studio__glow {
                left: -100px;
                right: -100px;
                top: -50px;
                bottom: -50px;
            }

            .focused-studio__glow::before {
                filter: blur(40px);
                background: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2) 0%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1) 40%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.04) 60%, transparent 80%);
            }

            .focused-studio__glow::after {
                width: 250px;
                height: 250px;
                filter: blur(50px);
                right: -10%;
                background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08) 50%, transparent 70%);
            }
        }

        .focused-studio__header {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            transition: opacity var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out-expo),
                        transform var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .focused-studio.is-visible .focused-studio__header {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .focused-studio__brand {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.625rem;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .focused-studio__brand:hover {
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .focused-studio__mark {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            opacity: 1;
            filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
        }

        .focused-studio__name {
            font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
            font-size: var(--text-3xl);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .focused-studio__description {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 500px;
        }

        .focused-studio__grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: var(--space-sm);
        }

        /* Staggered reveal for Focus Studio cards */
        .focused-studio__grid .focused-studio__card {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: opacity var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out-expo),
                        transform var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .focused-studio.is-visible .focused-studio__grid .focused-studio__card:nth-child(1) {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
            transition-delay: 0.1s;
        }

        .focused-studio.is-visible .focused-studio__grid .focused-studio__card:nth-child(2) {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
            transition-delay: 0.2s;
        }

        .focused-studio.is-visible .focused-studio__grid .focused-studio__card:nth-child(3) {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
            transition-delay: 0.3s;
        }

        /* V5.0: Improved Focus Studio card hover */
        .focused-studio__card {
            padding: var(--space-lg);
            background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
            border-radius: 12px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                        border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                        box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
            cursor: pointer;
            will-change: transform;
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        }

        .focused-studio__card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--focus-accent), transparent);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .focused-studio__card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
                        0 8px 24px -8px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
        }

        .focused-studio__card:active {
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        .focused-studio__card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Watermark icons for Focus Studio cards */
        .focused-studio__card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -10px;
            right: -10px;
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            opacity: 0.06;
            background-size: contain;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-position: center;
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .focused-studio__card:hover::after {
            opacity: 0.1;
        }

        /* Rocket icon - Starter Site */
        .focused-studio__card[data-icon="rocket"]::after {
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%238B5CF6' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M4.5 16.5c-1.5 1.26-2 5-2 5s3.74-.5 5-2c.71-.84.7-2.13-.09-2.91a2.18 2.18 0 0 0-2.91-.09z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M12 15l-3-3a22 22 0 0 1 2-3.95A12.88 12.88 0 0 1 22 2c0 2.72-.78 7.5-6 11a22.35 22.35 0 0 1-4 2z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M9 12H4s.55-3.03 2-4c1.62-1.08 5 0 5 0'/%3E%3Cpath d='M12 15v5s3.03-.55 4-2c1.08-1.62 0-5 0-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }

        /* Code brackets icon - One-Page Redesign */
        .focused-studio__card[data-icon="code"]::after {
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%238B5CF6' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='16 18 22 12 16 6'/%3E%3Cpolyline points='8 6 2 12 8 18'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }

        /* Pen tool icon - Brandmark & Visual Identity */
        .focused-studio__card[data-icon="pen"]::after {
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%238B5CF6' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M12 19l7-7 3 3-7 7-3-3z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M18 13l-1.5-7.5L2 2l3.5 14.5L13 18l5-5z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M2 2l7.586 7.586'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='11' cy='11' r='2'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }

        .focused-studio__card-header {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
            gap: 0.25rem;
        }

        .focused-studio__card-title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-lg);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            letter-spacing: -0.01em;
        }

        .focused-studio__card-timeline {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            white-space: nowrap;
            order: -1;
        }

        .focused-studio__card-description {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
        }

        .focused-studio__card-includes {
            list-style: none;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
            padding-left: 0;
        }

        .focused-studio__card-includes li {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            line-height: 1.5;
            padding-left: 1rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        .focused-studio__card-includes li::before {
            content: '·';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0.25rem;
            color: var(--focus-accent);
        }

        .focused-studio__card-best-for {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            font-style: italic;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .focused-studio__card-footer {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding-top: var(--space-xs);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--focus-border);
        }

        .focused-studio__card-price {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            color: var(--focus-accent);
        }

        .focused-studio__card-price span {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
        }

        .focused-studio__card-cta {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .focused-studio__card-cta:hover {
            color: var(--focus-accent);
        }

        .focused-studio__boundary {
            margin-top: var(--space-md);
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            font-style: italic;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(15px);
            transition: opacity var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out-expo),
                        transform var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out-expo);
            transition-delay: 0.4s;
        }

        .focused-studio.is-visible .focused-studio__boundary {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* Tablet: Single column to avoid orphaned third card */
        @media (max-width: 900px) and (min-width: 601px) {
            .focused-studio__grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                max-width: 500px;
                margin-left: auto;
                margin-right: auto;
            }
        }

        /* Mobile adjustments for focused studio - V5.0: Enhanced touch targets and spacing */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            /* V5.0: Improve touch targets (min 44px) */
            .focused-studio__card {
                padding: var(--space-md);
                min-height: 44px;
            }

            .focused-studio__card-cta {
                font-size: var(--text-sm);
                padding: 0.5rem 0;
                min-height: 44px;
                display: flex;
                align-items: center;
            }

            .focused-studio__card-footer {
                padding-top: var(--space-sm);
            }
        }

        /* V5.0: Mobile service cards - improved touch targets and spacing */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .service {
                padding: var(--space-md);
            }

            .service__title {
                font-size: var(--text-xl);
            }

            .service__cta,
            .service__cta--gated {
                font-size: var(--text-sm);
                padding: 0.5rem 0;
                min-height: 44px;
                display: flex;
                align-items: center;
            }

            .service__footer {
                gap: var(--space-sm);
            }

            /* Disable hover lift on touch devices for better UX */
            .service:hover,
            .focused-studio__card:hover,
            .exploratory-card:hover {
                transform: none;
            }

            .service:active,
            .focused-studio__card:active,
            .exploratory-card:active {
                transform: scale(0.98);
            }
        }

        /* V5.0: Exploratory cards - mobile touch improvements */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .exploratory-card {
                padding: var(--space-md);
            }

            .exploratory-card__cta {
                font-size: var(--text-sm);
                padding: 0.5rem 0;
                min-height: 44px;
                display: flex;
                align-items: center;
            }

            .exploratory-card__footer {
                gap: var(--space-sm);
            }
        }

        /* === PROCESS === */
        .process {
            max-width: 700px;
        }

        .process__intro {
            font-size: var(--text-lg);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
        }

        .process__steps {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .process__step {
            display: flex;
            align-items: baseline;
            gap: var(--space-sm);
            padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .process__step::before {
            content: attr(data-step);
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            color: var(--accent);
            min-width: 2rem;
        }

        /* === CONTACT === */
        .contact {
            text-align: center;
            padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Primary warm amber spotlight */
        .contact::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 500px;
            height: 400px;
            top: 0;
            left: 45%;
            transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-20%);
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1) 40%, transparent 70%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        /* Secondary cooler accent spotlight for depth */
        .contact::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 400px;
            height: 350px;
            top: 10%;
            left: 55%;
            transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10%);
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.2) 0%, rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08) 45%, transparent 70%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .reveal.is-visible.contact::before {
            animation: contactSpotlightPrimary 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards,
                       contactDriftPrimary 8s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
        }

        .reveal.is-visible.contact::after {
            animation: contactSpotlightSecondary 2.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards,
                       contactDriftSecondary 10s ease-in-out 2.5s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes contactSpotlightPrimary {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-30%) scale(0.6);
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 0.5;
                transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-15%) scale(1);
            }
        }

        @keyframes contactSpotlightSecondary {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-20%) scale(0.5);
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 0.4;
                transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-5%) scale(1);
            }
        }

        /* Gentle organic drift for primary spotlight */
        @keyframes contactDriftPrimary {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-15%) scale(1);
            }
            25% {
                transform: translateX(-52%) translateY(-18%) scale(1.02);
            }
            50% {
                transform: translateX(-48%) translateY(-12%) scale(0.98);
            }
            75% {
                transform: translateX(-51%) translateY(-16%) scale(1.01);
            }
        }

        /* Counter-drift for secondary spotlight */
        @keyframes contactDriftSecondary {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-5%) scale(1);
            }
            33% {
                transform: translateX(-48%) translateY(-8%) scale(1.03);
            }
            66% {
                transform: translateX(-52%) translateY(-3%) scale(0.97);
            }
        }

        /* Violet spotlight (Focus Studio accent) - organic breathing */
        .contact__spotlight--violet {
            position: absolute;
            width: 450px;
            height: 400px;
            bottom: 5%;
            left: 5%;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.22) 0%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08) 40%, transparent 70%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0;
            z-index: 0;
            filter: blur(60px);
        }

        /* Blue spotlight (Exploratory accent) - organic breathing */
        .contact__spotlight--blue {
            position: absolute;
            width: 400px;
            height: 350px;
            bottom: 10%;
            right: 3%;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06) 40%, transparent 70%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0;
            z-index: 0;
            filter: blur(55px);
        }

        .reveal.is-visible .contact__spotlight--violet {
            animation: contactVioletBreathe 18s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .reveal.is-visible .contact__spotlight--blue {
            animation: contactBlueBreathe 22s ease-in-out 0.5s infinite;
        }

        /* Organic breathing animation for violet - asymmetric movement with shape morphing */
        @keyframes contactVioletBreathe {
            0%, 100% {
                opacity: 0.85;
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
                border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50%;
            }
            15% {
                opacity: 0.95;
                transform: translate(15px, -20px) scale(1.06);
                border-radius: 60% 40% 55% 45%;
            }
            35% {
                opacity: 0.75;
                transform: translate(-10px, 10px) scale(0.94);
                border-radius: 45% 55% 40% 60%;
            }
            50% {
                opacity: 0.9;
                transform: translate(20px, 5px) scale(1.02);
                border-radius: 55% 45% 60% 40%;
            }
            70% {
                opacity: 0.8;
                transform: translate(-5px, -15px) scale(0.97);
                border-radius: 40% 60% 45% 55%;
            }
            85% {
                opacity: 0.92;
                transform: translate(8px, 12px) scale(1.04);
                border-radius: 58% 42% 48% 52%;
            }
        }

        /* Organic breathing animation for blue - counter-rhythm with shape morphing */
        @keyframes contactBlueBreathe {
            0%, 100% {
                opacity: 0.8;
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
                border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50%;
            }
            20% {
                opacity: 0.7;
                transform: translate(-18px, 12px) scale(0.95);
                border-radius: 45% 55% 60% 40%;
            }
            40% {
                opacity: 0.9;
                transform: translate(12px, -8px) scale(1.05);
                border-radius: 58% 42% 45% 55%;
            }
            55% {
                opacity: 0.75;
                transform: translate(-8px, -18px) scale(0.98);
                border-radius: 42% 58% 55% 45%;
            }
            75% {
                opacity: 0.88;
                transform: translate(15px, 10px) scale(1.03);
                border-radius: 55% 45% 42% 58%;
            }
            90% {
                opacity: 0.78;
                transform: translate(-12px, 5px) scale(0.96);
                border-radius: 48% 52% 56% 44%;
            }
        }

        .contact__title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 6rem);
            font-weight: var(--font-light);
            line-height: 1;
            letter-spacing: -0.04em;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .contact__subtitle {
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
            max-width: 500px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Contact Form */
        .contact-form {
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            text-align: left;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .contact-form__group {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        }

        .contact-form__label {
            display: block;
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .contact-form__input,
        .contact-form__select,
        .contact-form__textarea {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
            background: var(--bg-subtle);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            color: var(--text);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .contact-form__textarea {
            min-height: 120px;
            resize: vertical;
        }

        .contact-form__input:focus,
        .contact-form__select:focus,
        .contact-form__textarea:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }

        /* Validation error state */
        .contact-form__input--error,
        .contact-form__textarea--error {
            border-color: #ef4444;
        }

        .contact-form__error {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: #ef4444;
            margin-top: 0.375rem;
            display: none;
        }

        .contact-form__error--visible {
            display: block;
        }

        .contact-form__input::placeholder,
        .contact-form__textarea::placeholder {
            color: var(--text-subtle);
        }

        .contact-form__select {
            appearance: none;
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' fill='%23888888' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M8 11L3 6h10l-5 5z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-position: right 1rem center;
            padding-right: 2.5rem;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .contact-form__select option {
            background: var(--bg);
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .contact-form__submit {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 1rem 2rem;
            background: transparent;
            border: 1px solid var(--text-subtle);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            color: var(--text);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .contact-form__submit:hover {
            border-color: var(--accent);
            color: var(--accent);
            box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--accent-glow);
        }

        .contact-form__submit:active:not(:disabled) {
            transform: scale(0.98);
        }

        .contact-form__submit:disabled {
            opacity: 0.6;
            cursor: not-allowed;
        }

        .contact-form__submit--loading {
            position: relative;
            color: transparent;
        }

        .contact-form__submit--loading::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            margin: -10px 0 0 -10px;
            border: 2px solid var(--text-subtle);
            border-top-color: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: submitSpinner 0.8s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes submitSpinner {
            to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
        }

        /* Form feedback messages */
        .contact-form__feedback {
            margin-top: var(--space-md);
            padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            display: none;
        }

        .contact-form__feedback--success {
            display: block;
            background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
            color: #22c55e;
        }

        .contact-form__feedback--error {
            display: block;
            background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
            color: #ef4444;
        }

        .contact__email-fallback {
            margin-top: var(--space-lg);
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
        }

        .contact__email-fallback a {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
            transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
        }

        .contact__email-fallback a:hover {
            color: var(--text);
            border-color: var(--text);
        }

        /* Contact spotlights mobile optimization */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .contact__spotlight--violet {
                width: 280px;
                height: 240px;
                filter: blur(35px);
                left: -5%;
                bottom: 5%;
            }

            .contact__spotlight--blue {
                width: 250px;
                height: 220px;
                filter: blur(30px);
                right: -5%;
                bottom: 8%;
            }

            /* Simplified animations for mobile performance */
            .reveal.is-visible .contact__spotlight--violet {
                animation: contactVioletBreatheMobile 20s ease-in-out infinite;
            }

            .reveal.is-visible .contact__spotlight--blue {
                animation: contactBlueBreatheMobile 24s ease-in-out 0.5s infinite;
            }

            /* Reduce primary amber spotlights on mobile */
            .contact::before {
                width: 300px;
                height: 250px;
            }

            .contact::after {
                width: 250px;
                height: 200px;
            }
        }

        /* Simplified mobile breathing - fewer keyframes, less GPU load */
        @keyframes contactVioletBreatheMobile {
            0%, 100% {
                opacity: 0.8;
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
            }
            50% {
                opacity: 0.9;
                transform: translate(10px, -10px) scale(1.04);
            }
        }

        @keyframes contactBlueBreatheMobile {
            0%, 100% {
                opacity: 0.75;
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
            }
            50% {
                opacity: 0.85;
                transform: translate(-8px, 8px) scale(1.03);
            }
        }

        /* === CLIENT PORTAL === */
        .portal {
            text-align: center;
            padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
        }

        .portal__content {
            max-width: 500px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: var(--space-lg);
            background: var(--bg-subtle);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        }

        .portal__title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-2xl);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
        }

        .portal__description {
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .portal__link {
            display: inline-block;
            margin-top: var(--space-md);
            padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            color: var(--text);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
        }

        .portal__link:hover {
            border-color: var(--accent);
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        /* === FLOATING PHONE BUTTON (Mobile Only) === */
        .floating-phone {
            display: none;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .floating-phone {
                position: fixed;
                bottom: 16px;
                right: 16px;
                width: 48px;
                height: 48px;
                display: flex;
                align-items: center;
                justify-content: center;
                background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.9);
                border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
                border-radius: 50%;
                color: var(--accent);
                text-decoration: none;
                z-index: 1000;
                opacity: 0.7;
                transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) ease,
                            transform var(--duration-normal) ease,
                            border-color var(--duration-normal) ease;
                backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
                -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            }

            .floating-phone svg {
                width: 20px;
                height: 20px;
            }

            .floating-phone:active {
                opacity: 1;
                border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5);
                transform: scale(0.95);
            }

            /* Hide during intro animation */
            .intro-active .floating-phone {
                opacity: 0;
                pointer-events: none;
            }
        }

        /* === FOOTER === */
        .footer {
            padding: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-md);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            margin-top: auto;
            background: var(--bg);
        }

        .footer__logomark {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        }

        .footer__logomark-img {
            width: 32px;
            height: auto;
            opacity: 0.3;
        }

        .footer__inner {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: flex-start;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: var(--space-md);
        }

        .footer__left {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.25rem;
        }

        .footer__copyright {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
        }

        .footer__parent {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
        }

        .footer__parent a {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
            transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
        }

        .footer__parent a:hover {
            color: var(--text);
            border-color: var(--text);
        }

        .footer__contact {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-end;
            gap: 0.25rem;
        }

        .footer__link {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            transition: color var(--duration-fast) ease;
        }

        .footer__link:hover {
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .footer__inner {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .footer__contact {
                align-items: center;
            }
        }

        /* === SELECTED WORK === */
        .work {
            max-width: 680px;
        }

        .work__item {
            padding: var(--space-lg);
            background: var(--bg-subtle);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) ease;
        }

        .work__item:hover {
            border-color: var(--border-hover);
        }

        /* ScottBertrand.com styled card - RGB prism wash aesthetic */
        .work__item--scottbertrand {
            background: #1C1C1E;
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* RGB prism color wash */
        .work__item--scottbertrand::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background:
                /* Red/magenta - top left */
                radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 10% 20%, rgba(239, 68, 132, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
                /* Yellow/amber - top center */
                radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 40% 10%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
                /* Green/teal - center right */
                radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 55% at 85% 50%, rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.1) 0%, transparent 55%),
                /* Blue/cyan - bottom */
                radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 60% 90%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 0%, transparent 55%);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
            opacity: 0.9;
            transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) ease;
        }

        /* Subtle dot grid overlay */
        .work__item--scottbertrand::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 20px 20px;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .work__item--scottbertrand > * {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .work__item--scottbertrand:hover {
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        }

        .work__item--scottbertrand:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Mobile optimization for ScottBertrand prism card */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .work__item--scottbertrand::before {
                background:
                    /* Simplified prism - fewer, softer gradients */
                    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 15% 25%, rgba(239, 68, 132, 0.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
                    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 85% 60%, rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
                    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 85%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
                opacity: 0.85;
            }

            .work__item--scottbertrand::after {
                background-size: 24px 24px;
                background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
            }
        }

        .work__label {
            font-size: var(--text-xs);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .work__title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-xl);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            color: var(--text);
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }

        .work__description {
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        }

        .work__link {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--accent);
            transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .work__link:hover {
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .work__link svg {
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
            transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .work__link:hover svg {
            transform: translateX(3px);
        }

        /* === SCROLL REVEAL === */
        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: all var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

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

        .reveal-stagger > * {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            transition: all var(--duration-medium) var(--ease-out-expo);
        }

        .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 100ms; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 200ms; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 300ms; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 400ms; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 500ms; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        .reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 600ms; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

        /* === CURSOR GLOW === */
        @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
            .cursor-glow {
                position: fixed;
                width: 400px;
                height: 400px;
                border-radius: 50%;
                background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
                pointer-events: none;
                z-index: 0;
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
                transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
                mix-blend-mode: screen;
            }

            body:hover .cursor-glow {
                opacity: 0.3;
            }
        }

        /* === FOCUS STATES === */
        :focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
            outline-offset: 2px;
        }

        /* === PRICING GATE === */

        /* Pricing Banner */
        .pricing-banner {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
            padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
            background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .pricing-banner__text {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        /* Gated service cards */
        .service--gated .service__price--gated {
            display: none;
        }

        .service--gated .service__cta--visible {
            display: none;
        }

        .service--gated .service__cta--gated {
            display: inline-block;
        }

        /* When pricing is unlocked */
        .service--gated.service--unlocked .service__price--gated {
            display: block;
        }

        .service--gated.service--unlocked .service__cta--visible {
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .service--gated.service--unlocked .service__cta--gated {
            display: none;
        }

        /* Gated CTA button styling */
        .service__cta--gated {
            background: none;
            border: none;
            padding: 0;
            font-family: inherit;
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--accent);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: color var(--duration-fast) ease;
        }

        .service__cta--gated:hover {
            color: var(--text);
        }

        /* Pricing Modal - V5.0: Improved entrance animation */
        .pricing-modal {
            position: fixed;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: var(--space-md);
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
        }

        .pricing-modal.is-open {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }

        .pricing-modal__backdrop {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
        }

        .pricing-modal.is-open .pricing-modal__backdrop {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .pricing-modal__content {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 420px;
            background: var(--bg-elevated);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            padding: var(--space-lg);
            transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.97);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo),
                        opacity 0.25s ease;
        }

        .pricing-modal.is-open .pricing-modal__content {
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .pricing-modal__close {
            position: absolute;
            top: 1rem;
            right: 1rem;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 0.25rem;
            transition: color 0.2s ease;
        }

        .pricing-modal__close:hover {
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .pricing-modal__title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-2xl);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }

        .pricing-modal__description {
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        }

        .pricing-modal__form {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: var(--space-sm);
        }

        .pricing-modal__group {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .pricing-modal__label {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
        }

        .pricing-modal__optional {
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
        }

        .pricing-modal__input {
            padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
            background: var(--bg-subtle);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            color: var(--text);
            font-family: inherit;
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
        }

        .pricing-modal__input:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }

        .pricing-modal__input::placeholder {
            color: var(--text-subtle);
        }

        .pricing-modal__error {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: #ef4444;
            margin-top: 0.375rem;
            display: none;
        }

        .pricing-modal__submit {
            margin-top: var(--space-xs);
            padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
            background: transparent;
            border: 1px solid var(--text-subtle);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            color: var(--text);
            font-family: inherit;
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            font-weight: var(--font-medium);
            letter-spacing: 0.03em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
        }

        .pricing-modal__submit:hover {
            border-color: var(--accent);
            color: var(--accent);
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-glow);
        }

        .pricing-modal__submit:disabled {
            opacity: 0.6;
            cursor: not-allowed;
        }

        .pricing-modal__submit--loading {
            position: relative;
            color: transparent;
        }

        .pricing-modal__submit--loading::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            margin: -9px 0 0 -9px;
            border: 2px solid var(--text-subtle);
            border-top-color: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: submitSpinner 0.8s linear infinite;
        }

        .pricing-modal__success {
            display: none;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
            padding: var(--space-md) 0;
        }

        .pricing-modal__success svg {
            color: #22c55e;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
        }

        .pricing-modal__success h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-xl);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .pricing-modal__success p {
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        /* Founder Lightbox */
        .founder-lightbox {
            position: fixed;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: var(--space-md);
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
        }

        .founder-lightbox.is-open {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }

        .founder-lightbox__backdrop {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
        }

        .founder-lightbox.is-open .founder-lightbox__backdrop {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .founder-lightbox__content {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 560px;
            max-height: 85vh;
            overflow-y: auto;
            background: var(--bg-elevated);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            padding: var(--space-xl);
            transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.97);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo),
                        opacity 0.25s ease;
        }

        .founder-lightbox.is-open .founder-lightbox__content {
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .founder-lightbox__close {
            position: absolute;
            top: 1rem;
            right: 1rem;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 0.25rem;
            transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .founder-lightbox__close:hover {
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .founder-lightbox__title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: var(--text-2xl);
            font-weight: var(--font-normal);
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
        }

        .founder-lightbox__text {
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
        }

        .founder-lightbox__text:last-of-type {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
        }

        .founder-lightbox__role {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            letter-spacing: 0.04em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        }

        .founder-lightbox__divider {
            border: none;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            margin: var(--space-md) 0;
        }

        .founder-lightbox__studio-line {
            font-size: var(--text-sm);
            color: var(--text-subtle);
            line-height: 1.6;
            font-style: italic;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
        }

        .founder-lightbox__cta {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-size: var(--text-base);
            color: var(--accent);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
        }

        .founder-lightbox__cta:hover {
            color: var(--text);
        }

        /* Founder Lightbox — Mobile */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .founder-lightbox { padding: var(--space-sm); }
            .founder-lightbox__content { padding: 2rem 1.75rem; max-height: 80vh; }
            .founder-lightbox__title { font-size: var(--text-2xl); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
            .founder-lightbox__role { font-size: var(--text-xs); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
            .founder-lightbox__text { font-size: var(--text-base); line-height: 1.6; }
            .founder-lightbox__text:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
            .founder-lightbox__studio-line { font-size: var(--text-xs); }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           MOBILE PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONS (V5.0)
           Disable heavy animations and reduce GPU load on mobile
           - Reduced blur values for smoother rendering
           - Simplified keyframes avoid filter animation (expensive)
           - Added containment for better isolation
           ============================================================ */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            /* Mobile-optimized spotlight animations - no filter animation */
            body.intro-scrolled .hero__spotlight--orange {
                animation: spotlightSetupOrangeMobile 2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1) forwards;
            }

            body.intro-scrolled .hero__spotlight--blue {
                animation: spotlightSetupBlueMobile 2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1) 0.2s forwards;
            }

            /* Disable breathing animations on ambient glows */
            .core-systems__glow::before {
                animation: none !important;
                opacity: 0.9;
            }

            .focused-studio__glow::before,
            .focused-studio__glow::after {
                animation: none !important;
                opacity: 0.85;
            }

            /* V5.0: Reduced blur values for better performance */
            .hero__spotlight {
                filter: blur(30px);
            }

            .hero__gradient {
                filter: blur(45px);
                animation: none;
            }

            /* Reduce intro glow blur */
            .intro__glow {
                filter: blur(30px);
            }

            /* Simplify contact spotlights on mobile - no drift animations */
            .reveal.is-visible.contact::before {
                filter: blur(40px);
                animation: contactSpotlightPrimary 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
            }

            .reveal.is-visible.contact::after {
                filter: blur(35px);
                animation: contactSpotlightSecondary 2.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
            }

            /* Disable scroll hint bounce - static instead */
            .hero__scroll-hint {
                animation: scrollHintFadeIn 1s ease 1s forwards;
            }

            /* Cleanup will-change after animations complete */
            .hero__spotlight,
            .hero__gradient,
            .intro__glow {
                will-change: auto;
            }

            /* Use transform3d for better GPU compositing */
            .core-systems__glow::before,
            .focused-studio__glow::before,
            .focused-studio__glow::after {
                transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
            }

            /* Add containment to isolated sections */
            .hero,
            .services,
            .contact {
                contain: layout style;
            }

            /* Disable backdrop-filter on modal/lightbox backdrops for mobile GPU */
            .pricing-modal__backdrop,
            .founder-lightbox__backdrop {
                backdrop-filter: none;
                -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
            }

            /* Reduce floating phone button blur */
            .floating-phone {
                backdrop-filter: none;
                -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
            }

            /* V5.5: Text glow mobile overrides — single-layer shadows, same mood */

            /* Hero "Brand & Web" glow: single-layer, still fades back */
            .hero__title.hero-animate .hero__title-glow {
                animation: heroTextGlowMobile 3s ease-out forwards;
            }

            /* "Based in Sudbury" glow: single-layer */
            .intro-complete .hero__subtitle-glow {
                animation: subtitleGlowMobile 3s ease-out 1.2s forwards;
            }

            /* About section spotlight sweep: single-layer, shorter */
            .reveal.is-visible .text-spotlight {
                animation: textSpotlightSweepMobile 1.4s ease-out 0.3s forwards;
            }

            /* About "focused" text glow: single-layer, simplified iris */
            .reveal.is-visible .text-spotlight--focused {
                animation: focusedGlowMobile 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.3s forwards;
            }

            /* Process "clear" text glow: single-layer orange */
            .reveal.is-visible .text-spotlight--clear {
                animation: clearTextGlowMobile 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.6s forwards;
            }

            /* "Systems" flicker: fire once (already once), simplify to fade-in */
            .hero__title.hero-animate .accent {
                animation: fluorescentFlickerMobile 0.6s ease-out 1s forwards;
            }

            /* Process beam: fade-in instead of sweep on mobile */
            .section--process.reveal-triggered::before {
                animation: beamFadeInMobile 1.5s ease-out 0.6s forwards;
            }

            /* Exploratory drift: disable infinite breathing on mobile */
            .exploratory-sessions::before,
            .exploratory-sessions::after {
                animation: none;
            }
        }

        /* V5.0: Mobile-optimized keyframes - transform only, no filter animation */
        @keyframes spotlightSetupOrangeMobile {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translate(40%, -15%) scale(1.2);
            }
            50% {
                opacity: 0.4;
                transform: translate(5%, 2%) scale(1.05);
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 0.5;
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
            }
        }

        @keyframes spotlightSetupBlueMobile {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translate(-35%, 20%) scale(1.15);
            }
            50% {
                opacity: 0.35;
                transform: translate(-3%, 5%) scale(1.03);
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 0.42;
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
            }
        }

        /* V5.5: Mobile text glow keyframes — single-layer shadows for GPU efficiency */

        @keyframes heroTextGlowMobile {
            0% {
                text-shadow: none;
                color: var(--text);
            }
            30% {
                text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
                color: #fff;
            }
            70% {
                text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
                color: #fff;
            }
            100% {
                text-shadow: none;
                color: var(--text);
            }
        }

        @keyframes subtitleGlowMobile {
            0% {
                color: var(--text-muted);
                text-shadow: none;
            }
            30% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
            }
            100% {
                color: #e0e0e0;
                text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            }
        }

        @keyframes textSpotlightSweepMobile {
            0% {
                color: var(--text);
                text-shadow: none;
            }
            35% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            }
            100% {
                color: var(--text);
                text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            }
        }

        @keyframes focusedGlowMobile {
            0% {
                color: var(--text);
                text-shadow: none;
            }
            30% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
            }
            70% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.7);
            }
            100% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5);
            }
        }

        @keyframes clearTextGlowMobile {
            0% {
                color: var(--text);
                text-shadow: none;
            }
            35% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.6);
            }
            100% {
                color: #fff;
                text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
            }
        }

        @keyframes fluorescentFlickerMobile {
            0% { opacity: 0; }
            40% { opacity: 0.7; }
            60% { opacity: 0.3; }
            100% { opacity: 1; }
        }

        @keyframes beamFadeInMobile {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(0) scaleY(1);
            }
            50% {
                opacity: 0.6;
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(0) scaleY(1);
            }
        }

        /* Even more aggressive optimizations for very small screens (V5.0) */
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            /* Further reduce blur for older/slower devices */
            .hero__spotlight {
                filter: blur(20px);
            }

            .core-systems__glow::before,
            .focused-studio__glow::before {
                filter: blur(20px);
            }

            /* Hide secondary glow elements entirely */
            .focused-studio__glow::after {
                display: none;
            }

            /* Simplify hero gradient */
            .hero__gradient {
                display: none;
            }

            /* Reduce spotlight sizes */
            .hero__spotlight--orange,
            .hero__spotlight--blue {
                width: 220px;
                height: 220px;
            }

            /* Faster animations on small screens */
            body.intro-scrolled .hero__spotlight--orange {
                animation-duration: 1.5s;
            }
            body.intro-scrolled .hero__spotlight--blue {
                animation-duration: 1.5s;
                animation-delay: 0.15s;
            }
        }

/* ==========================================================================
   PHONE LINK — Desktop vs Mobile
   Desktop: show plain text number. Mobile: show clickable tel: link.
   ========================================================================== */

.phone-link__mobile {
    display: none;
}

.phone-link__desktop {
    display: inline;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .phone-link__mobile {
        display: inline;
    }
    .phone-link__desktop {
        display: none;
    }
}