/* ==========================================================================
   HIGHLIFE MEDIA — Premium Dark Theme
   Rewritten: clean, no duplication, no !important
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Design Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --bg: #070709;
  --bg-soft: #0d0c12;
  --bg-elevated: rgba(18, 16, 25, 0.72);
  --bg-elevated-2: rgba(28, 21, 38, 0.56);
  --surface: #111017;
  --surface-2: #181420;
  --text: #f6f0ea;
  --text-soft: #c9c0bb;
  --text-muted: #a2969f;
  --line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --line-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  --accent: #c33ea9;
  --accent-2: #7e2d88;
  --accent-3: #e56dcc;
  --glow: rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.22);
  --glow-2: rgba(139, 64, 164, 0.18);
  --success: #77e0b2;
  --shadow: 0 20px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --radius: 24px;
  --radius-sm: 18px;
  --container: 1180px;
  --nav-h: 82px;
  --transition: 220ms ease;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

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

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font: inherit;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. ANIMATED AURORA BACKGROUND
   ========================================================================== */
.site-bg {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #09080c 0%, #060608 100%);
}

.site-bg::before,
.site-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Blob 1 — magenta, top-left drift */
.site-bg::before {
  width: 50vw;
  height: 50vw;
  top: -10%;
  left: -5%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(153, 38, 127, 0.22), transparent 70%);
  animation: auroraBlob1 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Blob 2 — purple, top-right drift */
.site-bg::after {
  width: 45vw;
  height: 45vw;
  top: 5%;
  right: -8%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111, 52, 149, 0.2), transparent 70%);
  animation: auroraBlob2 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Extra blobs via a child element if present, otherwise we layer on body */
.aurora-blob-3,
.aurora-blob-4 {
  position: fixed;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -3;
  will-change: transform;
}

.aurora-blob-3 {
  width: 40vw;
  height: 40vw;
  bottom: -5%;
  left: 30%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(86, 20, 79, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  animation: auroraBlob3 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.aurora-blob-4 {
  width: 35vw;
  height: 35vw;
  top: 40%;
  right: 15%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 64, 164, 0.14), transparent 70%);
  animation: auroraBlob4 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes auroraBlob1 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate(8vw, 6vh) scale(1.15); }
  100% { transform: translate(-4vw, 10vh) scale(0.95); }
}

@keyframes auroraBlob2 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate(-10vw, 4vh) scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: translate(5vw, -6vh) scale(1.05); }
}

@keyframes auroraBlob3 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate(6vw, -8vh) scale(1.12); }
  100% { transform: translate(-8vw, 4vh) scale(0.92); }
}

@keyframes auroraBlob4 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate(-5vw, 5vh) scale(1.08); }
  100% { transform: translate(3vw, -3vh) scale(1.02); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. SVG FILM GRAIN NOISE
   ========================================================================== */
.noise {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.05;
}

.noise::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 256px 256px;
  animation: grainShift 0.4s steps(4) infinite;
}

@keyframes grainShift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  25%  { transform: translate(-64px, 32px); }
  50%  { transform: translate(32px, -64px); }
  75%  { transform: translate(-32px, -32px); }
  100% { transform: translate(64px, 64px); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2), var(--accent-3));
  z-index: 1001;
  transition: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. CURSOR GLOW TRAIL (11)
   ========================================================================== */
.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.06), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  left: var(--cx, -300px);
  top: var(--cy, -300px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. FLOATING PARTICLES (12)
   ========================================================================== */
.particles-container {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(229, 109, 204, 0.2);
  animation: floatUp var(--dur, 12s) var(--delay, 0s) linear infinite;
  opacity: 0;
}

.particle:nth-child(odd) {
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(126, 45, 136, 0.25);
}

.particle:nth-child(3n) {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.15);
}

@keyframes floatUp {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(100vh) translateX(0);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  10% {
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  90% {
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-10vh) translateX(var(--drift, 20px));
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: min(var(--container), calc(100% - 40px));
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  position: relative;
  contain: content;
}

.section-sm {
  padding: 40px 0;
}

.section-dark {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.015), rgba(255,255,255,0)),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.01);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

/* ---------- Section Divider (14) ---------- */
.section-divider {
  height: 1px;
  border: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--accent) 50%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.15);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 56px);
  padding-bottom: 88px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-grid,
.split-grid,
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
}

.split-grid.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr;
}

/* ---------- Section Headers ---------- */
.section-head {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-head.centered {
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--accent-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-3));
}

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-family: "Manrope", "Inter", sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.8rem);
  max-width: 740px;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.35rem);
  max-width: 760px;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

p {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.hero-text {
  font-size: 1.14rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* ---------- Animated Gradient Text (10) ---------- */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--text), var(--accent-3), var(--accent), var(--text));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: gradientTextShift 6s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes gradientTextShift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLASS CARDS — Tiered Depth (6)
   ========================================================================== */
.glass {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0.02)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-elevated), var(--bg-elevated-2));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
}

/* 3D tilt hover (5) */
.glass:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
}

/* Card shine overlay — JS sets --shine-x, --shine-y */
.glass .card-shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(
    400px circle at var(--shine-x, 50%) var(--shine-y, 50%),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.06),
    transparent 60%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.glass:hover .card-shine {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Glass — strong tier */
.glass-strong {
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.08);
}

/* Glass — subtle tier */
.glass-subtle {
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn,
.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn {
  min-height: 52px;
  padding: 0 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

/* Primary button */
.btn-primary {
  color: #fff7fc;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-2), var(--accent));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.28);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.34);
}

/* Button Shimmer Effect (8) */
.btn-primary::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 50%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  transition: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
  animation: btnShimmer 0.6s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes btnShimmer {
  0%   { left: -100%; }
  100% { left: 100%; }
}

/* Secondary button */
.btn-secondary {
  color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Button loading state (16) */
.btn-loading {
  pointer-events: none;
  position: relative;
  color: transparent;
}

.btn-loading::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-2), var(--accent), var(--accent-3), var(--accent-2));
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  animation: btnLoadingSweep 1.4s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes btnLoadingSweep {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 300% 50%; }
}

/* Magnetic button prep (9) */
.magnetic-btn {
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ---------- Text Links with animated underline (17) ---------- */
.text-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  position: relative;
  width: fit-content;
}

.text-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-3), transparent);
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.text-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Consistent spacing: buttons/links following content in section-copy */
.section-copy > .btn,
.section-copy > .text-link {
  margin-top: 28px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATED BORDER GLOW (7)
   ========================================================================== */
.border-glow {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.border-glow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    transparent,
    var(--accent) 90deg,
    transparent 180deg,
    var(--accent-3) 270deg,
    transparent 360deg
  );
  animation: borderGlowRotate 8s linear infinite;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.border-glow::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes borderGlowRotate {
  0%   { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVBAR (13)
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  background: transparent;
  animation: navSlideDown 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}

@keyframes navSlideDown {
  from {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 7, 9, 0.82);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.nav-inner {
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-image {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.12));
}

.footer-logo-image {
  height: 58px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Sliding active indicator replaces .nav-link.active::after */
.nav-active-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -9px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-3));
  pointer-events: none;
  /* JS sets --nav-ind-left and --nav-ind-width */
  left: var(--nav-ind-left, 0);
  width: var(--nav-ind-width, 0);
  transition: left 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  padding: 0;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--text);
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-cta {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-actions,
.button-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.hero-media {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.hero-visual {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(228, 91, 200, 0.18), transparent 22%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(104, 74, 204, 0.18), transparent 24%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 80%, rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.12), transparent 26%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-visual-top,
.hero-visual-bottom,
.flagship-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.visual-label,
.visual-chip,
.chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  color: var(--text);
}

.visual-chip,
.chip {
  color: var(--accent-3);
}

/* ---------- Hero Gallery ---------- */
.hero-image-composition.hero-gallery {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  margin: 16px 0 10px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-gallery-stage {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 10, 18, 0.56), rgba(8, 8, 13, 0.18));
}

.hero-gallery-stage::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 16%, rgba(226, 121, 212, 0.16), transparent 18%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 80%, rgba(87, 43, 124, 0.18), transparent 30%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-gallery-stack {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: min(100%, 560px);
  height: 460px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -49%);
}

.hero-gallery-card {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 308px;
  height: 430px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.03)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(203, 92, 184, 0.13), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26, 17, 38, 0.96), rgba(9, 8, 14, 0.98));
  box-shadow: 0 34px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.42);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
  transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), opacity 1s ease, box-shadow 1s ease, filter 1s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero-gallery-art {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-gallery-art::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(253, 240, 249, 0.08), transparent 18%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-gallery-art img {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 108%;
  height: 108%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center bottom;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
}

.hero-gallery-card[data-role="main"] {
  z-index: 5;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
  box-shadow: 0 38px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.54);
}

.hero-gallery-card[data-role="left"] {
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: 0.72;
  transform: translate(calc(-50% - 148px), calc(-50% + 2px)) scale(0.88);
}

.hero-gallery-card[data-role="right"] {
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: 0.72;
  transform: translate(calc(-50% + 148px), calc(-50% + 2px)) scale(0.88);
}

.hero-gallery-card[data-role="back-left"] {
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0.18;
  transform: translate(calc(-50% - 216px), calc(-50% - 18px)) scale(0.8);
  filter: blur(0.2px);
}

.hero-gallery-card[data-role="back-right"] {
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0.18;
  transform: translate(calc(-50% + 216px), calc(-50% - 18px)) scale(0.8);
  filter: blur(0.2px);
}

/* ---------- Mini Stats ---------- */
.mini-stat {
  display: grid;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mini-stat strong {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.mini-stat span,
.flagship-footer span {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GRID SYSTEMS
   ========================================================================== */
.strip-grid,
.cards-3,
.cards-4,
.cards-2,
.talent-grid,
.contact-cards,
.check-grid,
.company-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
}

.strip-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

/* ---------- Metrics Strip ---------- */
.metrics-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.metric-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.metric-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, var(--glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.metric-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.metric-value {
  display: block;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-3) 0%, var(--accent) 50%, var(--accent-2) 100%);
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.metric-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cards-3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.cards-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.cards-2 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.talent-grid,
.company-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.contact-cards,
.check-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CARDS & COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.strip-card,
.feature-card,
.info-card,
.mini-card,
.contact-card,
.check-card,
.company-card,
.stack-card,
.partner-band,
.ai-bottom-band,
.statement-box,
.talent-bridge,
.company-quote {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
}

/* Feature card highlight uses glass-strong tier */
.feature-card.highlight {
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-color: rgba(229,109,204,0.24);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(229,109,204,0.08),
    0 0 30px rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.12);
}

/* Feature icon glow on card hover (17) */
.feature-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.2), rgba(126, 45, 136, 0.2));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--accent-3);
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon,
.glass:hover .feature-icon {
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(229, 109, 204, 0.25);
}

/* Editorial / Showcase cards */
.editorial-card,
.showcase-panel,
.flagship-frame {
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 22px;
}

.editorial-image-wrap {
  min-height: 500px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin: 18px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(229,109,204,0.14), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #140f18 0%, #0c0b11 100%);
}

/* Intro card — AI model with HIGHLIFE logo */
.intro-card-visual {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 70%, rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.22), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(126, 45, 136, 0.18), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(229, 109, 204, 0.08), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1a0e22 0%, #120a18 40%, #0e0812 100%) !important;
}

.intro-logo-rotated {
  position: absolute;
  left: 4%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg);
  height: auto;
  width: 55%;
  opacity: 0.9;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.intro-card-model {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 55%;
  height: 88%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: right bottom;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: 5%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
}

.live-image {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.contain-image {
  object-fit: contain;
}

.ai-on-dark {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 12%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 20%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30, 18, 38, 0.96), rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.98));
}

/* ---------- Mosaic ---------- */
.live-mosaic .mosaic-card {
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 12px;
}

.mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

.mosaic-card.tall {
  grid-row: span 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mosaic-live-image {
  min-height: 220px;
  max-height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 22%;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.tall-image {
  min-height: 0;
  max-height: none;
  flex: 1;
}

.mosaic-caption {
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- Flagship (non-editorial) ---------- */
.flagship {
  position: relative;
}

.flagship::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.12), transparent 25%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 60% 30%, rgba(111, 52, 149, 0.15), transparent 20%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.flagship-frame {
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 34px;
}

.ai-stage {
  min-height: 560px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.ai-collage {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 16%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 18%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 74%, rgba(229,109,204,0.14), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #130f19 0%, #0c0a11 100%);
}

.flagship-stack {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: min(100%, 620px);
  height: 500px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -46%);
}

.collage-panel {
  position: absolute;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 14%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 18%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28, 18, 37, 0.95), rgba(9, 8, 13, 0.98));
  box-shadow: 0 24px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.collage-panel img {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: auto;
  max-width: 106%;
  height: 101%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center bottom;
}

.left-panel {
  width: 240px;
  height: 370px;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(calc(-50% - 158px), calc(-50% + 10px)) rotate(-6deg) scale(0.92);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.center-panel {
  width: 300px;
  height: 440px;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.right-panel {
  width: 240px;
  height: 370px;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(calc(-50% + 158px), calc(-50% + 10px)) rotate(6deg) scale(0.92);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.flagship-footer {
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ---------- Talent Preview Grid ---------- */
.talent-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.talent-tile,
.talent-card {
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tile-live-image,
.talent-live-image {
  height: 290px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.tile-image-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px;
  height: 290px;
}


.tile-zoom-in {
  transform: scale(1.55);
  transform-origin: center 40%;
  object-position: center 40%;
}

.tile-copy,
.talent-card-copy {
  padding: 20px;
}

.showcase-panel-image {
  min-height: 360px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ---------- Showcase Model Grid (Creators section) ---------- */
.showcase-model-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-evenly;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0;
  height: 300px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 80%, rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.12), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 80%, rgba(126, 45, 136, 0.10), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 12, 22, 0.98), rgba(9, 8, 13, 0.98));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.showcase-model-card {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.showcase-model-img {
  height: 160%;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 115%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center bottom;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
}

/* ---------- Partner Model Stack ---------- */
.partner-model-stack {
  position: relative;
  width: 170px;
  height: 200px;
}

.partner-stack-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center bottom;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

.partner-stack-back {
  left: -18px;
  bottom: -28px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  transform-origin: center top;
  z-index: 1;
}

.partner-stack-front {
  left: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ---------- AI Image Grid ---------- */
.ai-image-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-evenly;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
}

.live-ai-grid {
  height: 300px;
  min-height: 300px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 25% 80%, rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.12), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 80%, rgba(126, 45, 136, 0.10), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 60%, rgba(229,109,204,0.06), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 12, 22, 0.98), rgba(9, 8, 13, 0.98));
}

/* AI Brand Cards — model lineup */
.ai-brand-card {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.ai-brand-model {
  height: 160%;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 115%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center bottom;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
}

/* ---------- Partner / Info Bands ---------- */
.partner-band,
.ai-bottom-band,
.talent-bridge,
.company-quote {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.partner-side-visual {
  width: 170px;
  flex: 0 0 170px;
  align-self: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: -24px;
}

/* ---------- Bullet List ---------- */
.bullet-list {
  margin: 18px 0 28px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

.bullet-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

.bullet-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 11px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-3), var(--accent));
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(229, 109, 204, 0.3);
}

.bullet-list.tight {
  gap: 8px;
}

/* ---------- Misc Layout ---------- */
.creators-layout {
  align-items: start;
}

.showcase-panel-copy {
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.company-statement {
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.statement-box {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 36px;
}

/* ---------- AI Expansion Card ---------- */
.ai-expansion-card {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-expansion-wrap {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 220px;
  max-height: 240px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: url('images/flagship-bg-main.jpg') center / cover no-repeat;
}

.ai-expansion-card .ai-expansion-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center bottom;
}

.ai-expansion-card .mosaic-caption {
  color: var(--text);
}

.talent-alt-edge { object-position: center 24%; }
.talent-image-first { object-position: center 42%; }

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT FORM (16)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding-bottom: 120px;
}

.contact-grid {
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-form {
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 30px;
}

.form-intro {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  color: var(--text);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: #90868f;
}

/* Focus with pulse animation */
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(229, 109, 204, 0.45);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.12);
  animation: focusPulse 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes focusPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.2); }
  50%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.08); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(195, 62, 169, 0.12); }
}

.form-group.error input,
.form-group.error select,
.form-group.error textarea {
  border-color: rgba(255, 113, 144, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 113, 144, 0.08);
}

.error-message {
  display: block;
  min-height: 18px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: #ff9fb1;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* ---------- Form Success ---------- */
.form-success {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(119, 224, 178, 0.12), rgba(119, 224, 178, 0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(119, 224, 178, 0.2);
}

.form-success.show {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeUp 0.45s ease both;
}

.success-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  background: rgba(119, 224, 178, 0.16);
  color: var(--success);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Check draw-in animation for SVG icons */
.success-icon svg {
  stroke-dasharray: 50;
  stroke-dashoffset: 50;
  animation: checkDraw 0.6s 0.2s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes checkDraw {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  padding: 48px 0 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}

.footer-brand p {
  max-width: 380px;
  margin: 18px 0 10px;
}

.footer-tag {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-col a:hover,
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--text);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS (4) — Staggered Card Reveals
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered children */
.stagger-children.in-view > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.stagger-children.in-view > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.stagger-children.in-view > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.stagger-children.in-view > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 360ms; }
.stagger-children.in-view > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 480ms; }
.stagger-children.in-view > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 600ms; }
.stagger-children.in-view > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 720ms; }
.stagger-children.in-view > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 840ms; }

.stagger-children > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.6s ease;
}

.stagger-children.in-view > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Reveal scale variant */
.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  filter: blur(4px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease, filter 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal-scale.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  filter: blur(0);
}

/* Reveal slide-left */
.reveal-slide-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal-slide-left.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Reveal slide-right */
.reveal-slide-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal-slide-right.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLAGSHIP EDITORIAL SECTION (15) — Consolidated, no duplicates
   ========================================================================== */
.flagship-frame-alt {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-stage-editorial {
  min-height: 560px;
  padding-top: 72px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 16%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), transparent 18%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 70%, rgba(229,109,204,0.14), transparent 24%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 30%, rgba(111,52,149,0.16), transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #120e18 0%, #0b0a10 100%);
}

.ai-stage-editorial::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Glow orbs */
.editorial-stage-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(34px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.editorial-stage-glow-a {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  left: 8%;
  bottom: 16%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(229,109,204,0.14), transparent 72%);
  animation: pulseGlow 6.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.editorial-stage-glow-b {
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  right: 10%;
  top: 10%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(101,73,192,0.16), transparent 72%);
  animation: pulseGlow 7.2s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.15); }
}

/* Chips */
.editorial-chip {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 7;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: rgba(11,10,16,0.66);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  color: var(--text);
}

.editorial-chip-left {
  left: 22px;
  top: 22px;
  bottom: auto;
}

.editorial-chip-right {
  right: 22px;
  top: 22px;
  bottom: auto;
  color: var(--accent-3);
}

/* Main panel */
.editorial-main-panel {
  position: absolute;
  left: 7.5%;
  top: calc(50% + 10px);
  width: 52.5%;
  height: 66%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(229,109,204,0.14), transparent 22%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28, 18, 37, 0.96), rgba(9, 8, 13, 0.98));
  box-shadow: 0 34px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.38);
}

/* Main panel: warm luxury hotel lounge — amber/gold lighting */
.editorial-main-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(218, 165, 82, 0.28) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(180, 120, 50, 0.18) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(200, 150, 60, 0.14) 0%, transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, rgba(120, 60, 30, 0.10) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #2a1e14 0%, #16100c 40%, #0d0a08 100%);
}

.editorial-main-inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 15%, rgba(255, 200, 100, 0.08), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 85%, rgba(160, 100, 40, 0.06), transparent 30%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Shared bottom gradient for panels */
.editorial-main-panel::after,
.editorial-side-card::after,
.editorial-thumb::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 30%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,12,0), rgba(8,8,12,0.15));
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Main model image */
.editorial-main-model {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 102%;
  height: 95%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center bottom;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 22px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.34));
  animation: flagshipFloatMain 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Side rail */
.editorial-side-rail {
  position: absolute;
  right: 7.5%;
  top: calc(50% + 10px);
  width: 27%;
  height: 66%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.editorial-side-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

.editorial-side-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

/* Side top (model-10, white suit): luxury hotel marble lobby — cool whites, soft blue/silver */
.editorial-bg-side-top .editorial-side-card-bg {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(200, 210, 230, 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%, rgba(160, 180, 210, 0.14) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 70%, rgba(140, 120, 160, 0.10) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #1e2028 0%, #141218 50%, #0d0b10 100%);
}

/* Side bottom (model-7, golf outfit): outdoor resort club — warm green/teal natural light */
.editorial-bg-side-bottom .editorial-side-card-bg {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(120, 180, 130, 0.20) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(160, 200, 140, 0.12) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 70%, rgba(80, 140, 100, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #1a1e18 0%, #12140f 50%, #0b0d0a 100%);
}

.editorial-side-model {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 103%;
  height: 90%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center bottom;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
  will-change: transform;
  z-index: 1;
}

.editorial-side-card-top .editorial-side-model {
  animation: flagshipFloatSideA 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.editorial-side-card-bottom .editorial-side-model {
  animation: flagshipFloatSideB 8.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Thumbnail strip */
.editorial-thumb-strip {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10%;
  right: 38%;
  bottom: 22px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.editorial-thumb {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.24);
}

/* Thumb 1 (model-1, blonde): warm VIP lounge — deep amber/rose */
.editorial-bg-thumb-1 {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, rgba(200, 140, 80, 0.24) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, rgba(160, 80, 60, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #221814 0%, #120e0c 100%);
}

/* Thumb 2 (model-2, blonde): champagne bar — golden warmth */
.editorial-bg-thumb-2 {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, rgba(220, 180, 100, 0.22) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 70%, rgba(180, 130, 60, 0.10) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #241c12 0%, #14100a 100%);
}

/* Thumb 3 (model-4, dark/edgy): nightclub — deep purple/magenta */
.editorial-bg-thumb-3 {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, rgba(160, 80, 180, 0.24) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, rgba(100, 40, 140, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #1c1222 0%, #0e0a14 100%);
}

.editorial-thumb img {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: auto;
  max-width: 104%;
  height: 88%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center bottom;
  filter: saturate(0.98);
}

/* Flagship keyframes */
@keyframes flagshipFloatMain {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

@keyframes flagshipFloatSideA {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}

@keyframes flagshipFloatSideB {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(7px); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PERFORMANCE (18)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-gallery-card,
.editorial-main-model,
.editorial-side-model {
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REDUCED MOTION (20)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  /* Disable all custom animations */
  .reveal,
  .reveal-scale,
  .reveal-slide-left,
  .reveal-slide-right,
  .stagger-children > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    filter: none;
    transition: none;
  }

  .btn,
  .text-link,
  .nav-link,
  .menu-toggle span,
  .glass,
  .magnetic-btn {
    transition: none;
  }

  /* Aurora */
  .site-bg::before,
  .site-bg::after,
  .aurora-blob-3,
  .aurora-blob-4 {
    animation: none;
  }

  /* Grain */
  .noise::before {
    animation: none;
  }

  /* Particles */
  .particle {
    animation: none;
    display: none;
  }

  /* Gradient text */
  .gradient-text {
    animation: none;
  }

  /* Button shimmer */
  .btn-primary::before {
    animation: none;
    display: none;
  }

  /* Border glow */
  .border-glow::before {
    animation: none;
  }

  /* Navbar entrance */
  .navbar {
    animation: none;
  }

  /* Flagship floats */
  .editorial-main-model,
  .editorial-side-card-top .editorial-side-model,
  .editorial-side-card-bottom .editorial-side-model {
    animation: none;
  }

  .editorial-stage-glow-a,
  .editorial-stage-glow-b {
    animation: none;
  }

  /* Form focus pulse */
  .form-group input:focus,
  .form-group select:focus,
  .form-group textarea:focus {
    animation: none;
  }

  /* Success check draw */
  .success-icon svg {
    animation: none;
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  }

  /* Loading button */
  .btn-loading::after {
    animation: none;
  }

  /* Nav active indicator */
  .nav-active-indicator {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 1100px
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .strip-grid,
  .cards-4,
  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .hero-grid,
  .split-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .split-grid.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px);
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .hero-media {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .showcase-model-img {
    height: 82%;
  }

  .ai-brand-model {
    height: 82%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 900px
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .desktop-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    inset: var(--nav-h) 20px auto 20px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.02)),
      rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.96);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.38);
    transform: translateY(-18px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .nav-link {
    padding: 14px 12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  }

  /* Hide sliding indicator on mobile */
  .nav-active-indicator {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }

  .cards-3,
  .cards-2,
  .talent-preview-grid,
  .footer-grid,
  .check-grid,
  .contact-cards,
  .talent-grid,
  .company-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .partner-band,
  .ai-bottom-band,
  .talent-bridge,
  .company-quote {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mosaic-card.tall {
    grid-row: auto;
  }

  .mosaic-live-image,
  .tall-image {
    min-height: 320px;
    max-height: 320px;
  }

  .hero-image-composition.hero-gallery {
    min-height: 420px;
  }

  .hero-card-front {
    inset: 8% 6% 0% 24%;
  }

  .hero-card-back {
    inset: 13% 48% 8% 0%;
  }

  .hero-card-side {
    width: 140px;
    right: -8px;
    bottom: 8px;
  }

  .partner-side-visual {
    width: 130px;
    flex-basis: auto;
  }

  .hero-gallery-stack {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  }

  .hero-gallery-art img {
    height: 106%;
  }

  /* Disable cursor glow and particles on mobile (19) */
  .cursor-glow {
    display: none;
  }

  .particles-container {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Reduce aurora complexity */
  .aurora-blob-3,
  .aurora-blob-4 {
    display: none;
  }

  .tile-zoom-in {
    transform: none;
    object-position: center 30%;
  }

  .talent-image-first {
    object-position: center 18%;
  }

  .showcase-model-img {
    height: 82%;
  }

  .ai-brand-model {
    height: 82%;
  }

  .partner-side-visual {
    display: none;
  }

  .flagship-visual {
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  /* Flagship responsive */
  .ai-stage-editorial {
    min-height: 520px;
    padding-top: 68px;
  }

  .editorial-main-panel {
    left: 7%;
    width: 53%;
    height: 64%;
  }

  .editorial-side-rail {
    right: 7%;
    width: 28%;
    height: 64%;
  }

  .editorial-thumb-strip {
    left: 8%;
    right: 38%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 640px
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root {
    --nav-h: 74px;
  }

  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .metric-item {
    padding: 24px 14px;
  }

  .container {
    width: min(var(--container), calc(100% - 24px));
  }

  .section {
    padding: 84px 0;
  }

  .section-sm {
    padding: 28px 0;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 12vw, 4rem);
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 8vw, 2.8rem);
  }

  .hero-visual,
  .editorial-card,
  .showcase-panel,
  .flagship-frame,
  .statement-box,
  .contact-form {
    padding: 18px;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .hero-image-composition.hero-gallery {
    min-height: 350px;
  }

  .hero-card-front {
    inset: 8% 3% 0% 22%;
  }

  .hero-card-back {
    inset: 12% 48% 12% 0%;
  }

  .hero-card-side {
    width: 112px;
  }

  .editorial-image-wrap {
    min-height: 340px;
  }

  .ai-stage {
    min-height: 400px;
  }

  .tile-live-image,
  .talent-live-image,
  .showcase-panel-image,
  .ai-live-card {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .tile-image-wrap {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .talent-image-first {
    object-position: center 28%;
  }

  .showcase-model-img {
    height: 82%;
  }

  .ai-brand-model {
    height: 82%;
  }

  .cards-4,
  .strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .showcase-model-grid {
    height: 240px;
  }

  .live-ai-grid {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .hero-actions,
  .button-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .footer-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .logo-image {
    height: 42px;
  }

  .hero-gallery-art img {
    height: 104%;
    max-width: 110%;
  }

  /* Flagship responsive — 640 */
  .ai-stage-editorial {
    min-height: 460px;
    padding-top: 62px;
  }

  .editorial-chip-left,
  .editorial-chip-right {
    top: 16px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  .editorial-chip-left {
    left: 18px;
  }

  .editorial-chip-right {
    right: 18px;
  }

  .editorial-main-panel {
    width: 55%;
    height: 62%;
  }

  .editorial-side-rail {
    width: 28%;
    height: 62%;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .editorial-thumb-strip {
    left: 8%;
    right: 37%;
    bottom: 18px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .editorial-thumb {
    min-height: 72px;
  }

  .editorial-chip {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  /* Simplify animations on small screens */
  .stagger-children.in-view > *:nth-child(n+5) {
    transition-delay: 480ms;
  }
}