/* =========================================
           1. CORE VARIABLES
           ========================================= */
        :root {
            /* Palette */
            --gold: #b08d55;
            --gold-dim: #8a6d41;
            --gold-light: #d4af74;
            
            /* --- NEW COLOR PALETTE (Deep Charcoal, Deep Gold, Off White) --- */
            --deep-charcoal: #1a1a1a;
            --deep-gold: #C5A059; /* Richer, deeper gold */
            --off-white: #E5E5E5; /* Soft white for text accents */
            
            --neon-green: #00ff88;
            --neon-glow: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.4);
            
            /* --- SOLID COLORS --- */
            --black: #050505;
            --surface-dark: #0a0a0a;
            --surface-card: #111111;
            --surface-hover: #1a1a1a;
            --grey-mid: #2a2a2a;
            --grey-light: #a0a0a0;
            --white: #ffffff;
            --white-dim: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);

            /* --- TRANSPARENT BACKGROUNDS --- */
            --bg-trans-black: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.6);       
            --bg-trans-dark: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6);     
            
            /* Typography */
            --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
            --font-body: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
            --font-tech: 'Share Tech Mono', monospace;
            
            /* Spacing */
            --spacing-section: 120px;
            --spacing-element: 40px;
            --container-width: 1400px;
            
            /* Animation */
            --ease-lux: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
            
            /* Glassmorphism */
            --glass-bg: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.7);
            --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

            /* Mobile Header Height Fix */
            --header-height: 80px; 
        }

        /* RESET & SCROLL ALIGNMENT FIX */
        *, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
        
        html.lenis { height: auto; }
        .lenis.lenis-smooth { scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
        .lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] { overscroll-behavior: contain; }
        .lenis.lenis-stopped { overflow: hidden; }
        .lenis.lenis-scrolling iframe { pointer-events: none; }

        html { 
            font-size: 16px; 
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            scroll-padding-top: 100px; 
        }
        body { 
            background-color: var(--black); 
            color: var(--white); 
            font-family: var(--font-body); 
            overflow-x: hidden; 
            line-height: 1.7; 
            width: 100%; 
            margin: 0; 
            padding-top: 0; 
            position: relative;
            cursor: none; /* Hides default cursor to use custom one */
        }

        /* Global Link Style */
        a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--gold); transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-lux); cursor: pointer; }
        .nav-link { color: var(--white-dim); }
        .nav-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }
        .footer-links a { color: var(--grey-light); }
        .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
        
        ul { list-style: none; }
        img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

        /* PERFORMANCE: CONTENT VISIBILITY */
        .portfolio-section, .services-section, .expertise-section {
            content-visibility: auto;
            contain-intrinsic-size: 1000px; 
        }

        /* =========================================
           VFX CANVAS
           ========================================= */
        #vfxCanvas {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            z-index: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0.4;
            display: none; 
        }
        @media (min-width: 1025px) {
            #vfxCanvas { display: block; }
        }

        /* =========================================
           CINEMATIC LOADER (UPDATED: FAST & LIGHT)
           ========================================= */
        .loader-overlay {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background: var(--black);
            z-index: 999999;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .loader-overlay.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
        .loader-content { 
            text-align: center; 
            animation: fadeInLogo 0.8s ease-out forwards;
        }
        .loader-content img {
            max-width: 120px;
            height: auto;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4)); /* Gold Glow */
        }

        @keyframes fadeInLogo {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
        }

        /* =========================================
           AUDIO TOGGLE
           ========================================= */
        .audio-toggle {
            position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px;
            width: 45px; height: 45px; background: var(--surface-dark); border:1px solid var(--grey-mid);
            color: var(--grey-light); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            z-index: 900; transition: 0.3s; pointer-events: auto;
        }
        .audio-toggle:hover { color: var(--neon-green); border-color: var(--neon-green); box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0,255,136,0.2); }
        .audio-toggle.active i { color: var(--neon-green); }

        /* =========================================
           2. UTILITIES
           ========================================= */
        .blueprint-grid {
            position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 50px 50px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; opacity: 0.4;
        }
        .container { max-width: var(--container-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

        /* Typography */
        .h-display { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--white); }
        .h-large { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem); }
        .h-medium { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); }
        .h-small { font-size: 1.4rem; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; }
        .text-lead { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--grey-light); font-weight: 300; max-width: 700px; line-height: 1.7; }
        .text-small { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; display: block; margin-bottom:1rem; }
        .text-gold { color: var(--deep-gold); } /* Updated to deep gold */
        .text-white-dim { color: var(--white-dim); }

        /* Buttons */
        .btn {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            padding: 16px 35px; 
            font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-lux); position: relative; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1;
        }
        .btn i { margin-left: 10px; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
        .btn:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }

        .btn-primary { background: var(--deep-gold); color: var(--black); border: 1px solid var(--deep-gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 700; }
        .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--off-white); border-color: var(--off-white); color: var(--black); }
        .btn-secondary { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--white); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; }
        .btn-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--deep-gold); color: var(--deep-gold); background: transparent; }
        .btn-magnetic { padding: 18px 45px; }
        
        .btn-text {
            color: var(--deep-gold); font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; 
            padding-bottom: 5px;
        }

        /* =========================================
           4. NAVIGATION
           ========================================= */
        .nav-header { 
            position: fixed; 
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; 
            padding: 20px 0; 
            z-index: 1000; 
            transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-lux); 
            background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.9); 
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px); 
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            height: 90px; 
            display: flex; align-items: center; 
            transform: translateZ(0);
        }
        .nav-header.scrolled { 
            padding: 15px 0; 
            background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.98); 
            height: 80px; 
        }
        .nav-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; width: 100%; gap: 20px; }
        
        /* Logo Styles */
        .logo-container {
            display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; 
            text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0;
            z-index: 1001;
        }
        .logo-container span { 
            color: var(--white); 
            font-weight: 700; 
            transition: color 0.3s; 
        }
        .logo-container:hover span { color: var(--deep-gold); }

        /* DESKTOP NAV LINKS */
        .nav-links { display: none !important; } 
        
        /* SEARCH BAR STYLES */
        .search-container {
            position: relative;
            display: block;
            width: 250px;
            z-index: 2000; 
        }
        .search-input {
            width: 100%;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 8px 15px 8px 35px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            border-radius: 4px;
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }
        .search-input:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--deep-gold);
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
            box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
        }
        .search-icon {
            position: absolute;
            left: 10px;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            color: var(--grey-light);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* LANGUAGE SWITCHER */
        .lang-switch {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 5px;
            font-family: var(--font-tech);
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            color: var(--grey-light);
            margin-right: 15px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .lang-btn {
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--grey-light);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 2px 5px;
        }
        .lang-btn:hover, .lang-btn.active {
            color: var(--deep-gold);
            text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5);
        }
        .lang-divider {
            color: var(--grey-mid);
        }

        /* HAMBURGER */
        .hamburger { 
            display: flex !important; 
            flex-direction: column; 
            gap: 6px; 
            cursor: pointer; 
            pointer-events: auto; 
            width: 30px; 
            z-index: 1002; flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .hamburger span { display: block; width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--white); transition: 0.3s var(--ease-lux); }
        
        .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(6px, 6px); background: var(--deep-gold); }
        .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
        .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px); background: var(--deep-gold); }

        /* FULL SCREEN OVERLAY MENU */
        .mobile-menu {
            position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100vh;
            background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.98); 
            z-index: 2000; 
            display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
            transform: translateX(100%);
            transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-lux);
            border-left: 1px solid var(--deep-gold);
        }
        .mobile-menu.active { transform: translateX(0); }
        .mobile-link {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 2rem; 
            color: var(--grey-light);
            margin: 15px 0;
            transition: 0.3s;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            pointer-events: auto;
            text-decoration: none; 
            width: 100%;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .mobile-link.active {
            color: var(--deep-gold);
            text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
        }

        .mobile-menu.active .mobile-link { transition: 0.4s var(--ease-lux) 0.3s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        .mobile-link:hover { color: var(--deep-gold); }

        /* =========================================
           5. ANIMATIONS
           ========================================= */
        .reveal-text { overflow: hidden; display: block; }
        .reveal-text .line { display: block; transform: translateY(110%); transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-lux); }
        .reveal-text.active .line { transform: translateY(0); }
        
        .fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-lux), transform 1s var(--ease-lux); }
        .fade-up.active { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        
        .delay-100 { transition-delay: 0.1s; } .delay-200 { transition-delay: 0.2s; } .delay-300 { transition-delay: 0.3s; } .delay-400 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

        /* =========================================
           6. HERO (UPDATED: VIDEO SUPPORT)
           ========================================= */
        .hero { 
            min-height: 100vh; 
            padding-top: 140px; 
            width: 100vw; 
            position: relative; 
            display: flex; 
            align-items: center; 
            overflow: hidden; 
        }

        .hero-bg-container {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            z-index: 0;
            background: #000;
        }

        /* Hero Background Video */
        .hero-bg-video {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0;
            width: 100%; height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            z-index: 1;
            opacity: 0.4; /* Dim the video so text is readable */
        }

        .hero-slide {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0;
            width: 100%; height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 2s ease-in-out, transform 15s ease-out;
            transform: scale(1.15); 
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .hero-slide.active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: scale(1.0); 
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .hero-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
            background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.6); 
            z-index: 3; 
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 4; max-width: 900px; }
        .hero-eyebrow { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--deep-gold); margin-bottom: 20px; display: block; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); animation: fadeIn 1s var(--ease-lux) 0.5s forwards; }
        
        .hero-cta-group {
            margin-top: 50px;
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        /* Hero Center Video Wrapper */
        .hero-intro-video-wrapper {
            margin: 40px auto;
            max-width: 700px;
            width: 100%;
            border: 1px solid var(--deep-gold);
            box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 5;
            background: #000;
        }
        
        .hero-intro-video {
            width: 100%;
            display: block;
            aspect-ratio: 16/9;
        }

        /* =========================================
           NEW VIDEO SHOWCASE SECTION
           ========================================= */
        .video-showcase-section {
            padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
            background: var(--deep-charcoal);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
        }

        .video-header {
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
            padding-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .video-wrapper {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
            gap: 40px;
            align-items: center;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
            padding: 20px;
            border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .video-container {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
            background: #000;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid var(--deep-gold);
        }

        .video-container iframe {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            border: 0;
        }

        .video-caption h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            color: var(--off-white);
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        .video-caption p {
            color: var(--grey-light);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* =========================================
           7. STATS (SEO OPTIMIZED)
           ========================================= */
        .stats-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-black); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
        .stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 30px; margin-top: 60px; }
        .stat-item { background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.6); backdrop-filter: blur(5px); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-radius: 2px; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
        .stat-item:hover { transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-10px); border-color: var(--deep-gold); background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.8); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1); }
        .stat-icon { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold-dim); margin-bottom: 20px; transition: 0.3s; }
        .stat-item:hover .stat-icon { color: var(--deep-gold); transform: scale(1.1); }
        .stat-number { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 4rem; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px; transition: 0.3s; }
        .stat-item:hover .stat-number { color: var(--deep-gold); }
        .stat-label { color: var(--grey-light); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.8rem; }

        /* =========================================
           8. LEADERSHIP
           ========================================= */
        .team-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-black); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
        .team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; margin-top: 60px; }
        .team-card { background: var(--surface-dark); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); padding: 40px; text-align: center; transition: 0.3s; pointer-events: auto; }
        .team-card:hover { border-color: var(--deep-gold); transform: translateY(-5px); }
        .team-role { color: var(--neon-green); font-family: var(--font-tech); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 15px; display: block; letter-spacing: 2px; }
        .team-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 15px; }
        .team-bio { color: var(--grey-light); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; }
        .team-icon-lg { font-size: 3rem; color: var(--deep-gold); margin-bottom: 20px; }

        /* =========================================
           8.5. WHY CHOOSE US (OPTIMIZED COPY)
           ========================================= */
        .why-us-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-black); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
        .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 30px; margin-top: 60px; }
        .why-card { background: var(--surface-dark); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); padding: 40px 30px; text-align: center; transition: 0.3s; pointer-events: auto; }
        .why-card:hover { border-color: var(--deep-gold); transform: translateY(-10px); background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.05), transparent); }
        .why-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--deep-gold); margin-bottom: 25px; display: block; }
        .why-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 15px; color: var(--white); }
        .why-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--grey-light); line-height: 1.6; }

        /* =========================================
           8.75 DISCLAIMER SECTION (NEW: BOUTIQUE OPERATIONS)
           ========================================= */
        .disclaimer-section { 
            padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; 
            background: var(--bg-trans-dark); 
            border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); 
            position: relative;
            overflow: visible; 
            padding-bottom: 160px;
        }
        
        .disclaimer-grid { 
            display: grid; 
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); 
            gap: 40px; 
            margin-top: 60px; 
            align-items: start; 
        }

        .disclaimer-card {
            background: var(--surface-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
            padding: 40px;
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-lux);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
            height: 100%;
        }

        .disclaimer-card:hover { 
            transform: translateY(-5px); 
            background: #151515;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }

        /* Gold Theme Card (Principal) */
        .disclaimer-card.principal-card { border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3); }
        .disclaimer-card.principal-card:hover { border-color: var(--deep-gold); }

        /* Green Theme Card (Tech) */
        .disclaimer-card.tech-card { border-color: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.3); }
        .disclaimer-card.tech-card:hover { border-color: var(--neon-green); }

        /* Middle Triangle Card (Execution) */
        .disclaimer-card.execution-card { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); margin-top: 120px; z-index: 2; }
        .disclaimer-card.execution-card:hover { border-color: var(--white); background: #1a1a1a; box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }

        .dis-icon { 
            font-size: 2rem; 
            margin-bottom: 20px; 
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        .disclaimer-card:hover .dis-icon { transform: scale(1.1); }

        .dis-title { 
            font-family: var(--font-display); 
            font-size: 1.5rem; 
            color: var(--white); 
            margin-bottom: 15px; 
        }

        .dis-text { 
            color: var(--grey-light); 
            line-height: 1.6; 
            margin-bottom: 25px; 
            font-size: 0.95rem; 
        }
        
        .dis-text strong {
            color: var(--white);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .dis-tag { 
            display: inline-block; 
            padding: 8px 16px; 
            border: 1px solid currentColor; 
            font-family: var(--font-tech); 
            font-size: 0.7rem; 
            text-transform: uppercase; 
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            align-self: flex-start;
        }

        /* DISCLAIMER FOOTER TEXT (Fixed Layout) */
        .disclaimer-footer-text {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 40px;
            left: 40px;
            color: var(--deep-gold);
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            max-width: 400px;
            z-index: 10;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            transition: all 0.8s var(--ease-lux);
        }
        .disclaimer-footer-text.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

        /* =========================================
           9. CUSTOMIZABLE
           ========================================= */
        .custom-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-dark); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
        .custom-container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
        .custom-text { border-left: 2px solid var(--deep-gold); padding-left: 30px; }
        .custom-visual { position: relative; min-height: 400px; background: linear-gradient(45deg, #111, #1a1a1a); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
        .custom-visual i { font-size: 8rem; color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2); }
        .price-note { font-family: var(--font-tech); color: var(--neon-green); background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.1); padding: 10px 20px; display: inline-block; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid var(--neon-green); }
        .custom-list li { margin-bottom: 15px; display: flex; align-items: center; color: var(--grey-light); }
        .custom-list li i { color: var(--deep-gold); margin-right: 15px; font-size: 1.1rem; }

        /* =========================================
           10. EXPERTISE (OPTIMIZED: BALI VILLA CONSTRUCTION)
           ========================================= */
        .expertise-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-dark); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
        .expertise-grid { display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-top: 60px; width: max-content; }
        .drag-container { width: 100%; position: relative; overflow: hidden; touch-action: pan-y; }
        .drag-container:active { cursor: grabbing; }
        .drag-track { display: flex; gap: 30px; width: max-content; padding: 0 5vw; will-change: transform; }

        .expertise-card { width: 350px; height: 450px; flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; background: #0f0f0f; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); padding: 30px; text-align: center; transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-lux); transform-style: preserve-3d; perspective: 1000px; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: auto; }
        .expertise-card:hover { border-color: var(--deep-gold); background: #141414; transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
        .expertise-card::before { content:''; position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width: 100%; height: 5px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--deep-gold), transparent); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.4s; }
        .expertise-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
        .expertise-card img.bg-fade { position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.1; transition: opacity 0.4s; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
        .expertise-card:hover img.bg-fade { opacity: 0.25; }
        .exp-icon { font-size: 3rem; color: var(--deep-gold); margin-bottom: 25px; display: block; z-index: 1; transition: transform 0.4s; }
        .expertise-card:hover .exp-icon { transform: scale(1.1); color: var(--white); text-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--deep-gold); }
        .exp-title { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; z-index: 1; position: relative; }

        /* =========================================
           11. TARGET AUDIENCE
           ========================================= */
        .audience-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-black); }
        .audience-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 40px; margin-top: 60px; }
        .audience-card { padding: 20px; border-left: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); transition: 0.3s; }
        .audience-card:hover { border-left-color: var(--deep-gold); padding-left: 30px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.05), transparent); }
        .audience-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 15px; color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
        .audience-card h4 i { color: var(--deep-gold); font-size: 1.2rem; }
        .audience-card p { color: var(--grey-light); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; }

        /* =========================================
           12. SERVICES DETAILED (OPTIMIZED: GENERAL CONTRACTOR)
           ========================================= */
        .services-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-dark); }
        .services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; margin-top: 60px; }
        .service-card { background: #0f0f0f; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); padding: 30px; transition: 0.3s; position: relative; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: auto; }
        .service-card::before { content:''; position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width: 3px; height: 100%; background: var(--deep-gold); transform: scaleY(0); transition: 0.4s var(--ease-lux); }
        .service-card:hover { border-color: var(--deep-gold); background: #141414; transform: translateY(-5px); }
        .service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
        .service-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--deep-gold); margin-bottom: 20px; display: block; }
        .service-title { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 15px; font-family: var(--font-display); }
        .service-list { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--grey-light); line-height: 1.8; }
        .service-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 15px; }
        .service-list li::before { content: '•'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--deep-gold); }

        /* =========================================
           13. PROCESS
           ========================================= */
        .process-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-black); }
        .process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 60px; position: relative; }
        .process-grid::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 40px; left: 50px; right: 50px; height: 2px; background: var(--grey-mid); z-index: 0; }
        .process-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; }
        .process-step-num { font-family: var(--font-tech); color: var(--neon-green); font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 15px; display: block; }
        .process-step h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--white); }
        .process-step p { color: var(--grey-light); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.5; }

        /* =========================================
           14. QUALITY ASSURANCE
           ========================================= */
        .quality-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-black); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; justify-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
        .quality-section::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 40px 40px; z-index: 0; animation: gridMove 20s linear infinite; }
        .quality-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; text-align: center; height: 100%; z-index: 1; padding: 0 40px; }
        .quality-text ul { margin-top: 30px; text-align: left; display: inline-block; }
        .quality-text li { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--grey-light); margin-bottom: 15px; display: flex; gap: 15px; }
        .quality-text li span { color: var(--neon-green); font-family: var(--font-tech); font-size: 0.7rem; margin-top: 4px; white-space: nowrap; }
        .quality-visual { position: relative; min-height: 500px; max-height: 600px; width: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111 0%, #050505 100%); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; z-index: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.1); }
        .quality-visual::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 5px; background: var(--neon-green); box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--neon-green); opacity: 0.3; animation: scan 3s linear infinite; z-index: 10; }
        .quality-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(20%); transition: 0.5s; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 1; }
        .quality-visual:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); filter: grayscale(0%); }
        .quality-placeholder { position: absolute; z-index: 0; text-align: center; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s; }
        .quality-placeholder.active { opacity: 1; }
        .quality-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 20px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8); padding: 10px 20px; border-left: 3px solid var(--deep-gold); z-index: 10; }
        .quality-overlay div { font-family: var(--font-tech); color: var(--deep-gold); font-size: 0.7rem; }

        @keyframes gridMove { 0% { background-position: 0 0; } 100% { background-position: 40px 40px; } }
        @keyframes scan { 0% { top: 0%; opacity: 0; } 50% { opacity: 0.5; } 100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; } }

        /* =========================================
           15. DASHBOARD
           ========================================= */
        .dashboard-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-dark); }
        .dash-interface { border: 1px solid var(--neon-green); background: rgba(0, 20, 10, 0.15); padding: 40px; position: relative; }
        .dash-interface::before { content: 'SYSTEM: ONLINE'; position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; font-family: var(--font-tech); font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--neon-green); letter-spacing: 2px; }
        .dash-cta h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3rem; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 25px; }
        .dash-intro-text { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--grey-light); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 30px; }
        .dash-highlight { color: var(--deep-gold); font-weight: 500; }
        .dash-mission-box { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border-left: 3px solid var(--neon-green); margin-top: 30px; }
        .dash-mission-box h5 { font-family: var(--font-tech); color: var(--neon-green); margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
        .dash-mission-box p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--grey-light); }

        /* =========================================
           16. LEGAL & COMPLIANCE (OPTIMIZED: PBG PERMITS)
           ========================================= */
        .value-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-black); text-align: center; }
        .value-table-container { max-width: 1000px; margin: 60px auto 0; text-align: left; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
        .value-header { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; background: var(--black); padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
        .value-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); align-items: center; }
        .value-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
        .col-bad { color: var(--grey-light); font-size: 0.9rem; padding-right: 20px; }
        .col-good { color: var(--off-white); font-weight: 600; background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1); padding: 20px; border: 1px solid var(--deep-gold); margin: -20px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

        /* =========================================
           17. COST ESTIMATOR (OPTIMIZED TITLE)
           ========================================= */
        .estimator-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-dark); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
        .estimator-container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 60px; }
        .est-controls { background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); padding: 40px; }
        .control-group { margin-bottom: 30px; }
        .control-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: var(--font-tech); color: var(--white); font-size: 0.85rem; }
        .control-val { color: var(--deep-gold); }
        input[type=range] { -webkit-appearance: none; width: 100%; background: transparent; }
        input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb { -webkit-appearance: none; height: 16px; width: 16px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--deep-gold); margin-top: -6px; box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--neon-glow); }
        input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-runnable-track { width: 100%; height: 4px; background: var(--grey-mid); border-radius: 2px; }
        input[type=range]:focus { outline: none; }
        .quality-options { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 10px; }
        .q-opt { flex: 1; padding: 10px; background: var(--surface-dark); border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); color: var(--grey-light); font-size: 0.75rem; text-align: center; transition: 0.3s; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; pointer-events: auto; }
        .q-opt:hover { border-color: var(--white); }
        .q-opt.active { background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1); border-color: var(--deep-gold); color: var(--deep-gold); }
        .est-result { background: var(--surface-dark); border: 1px solid var(--deep-gold); padding: 40px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.05); }
        .est-result::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50%; left: -50%; width: 200%; height: 200%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197,160,89,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%); animation: rotate 10s linear infinite; }
        @keyframes rotate { from {transform: rotate(0deg);} to {transform: rotate(360deg);} }
        .est-label { font-family: var(--font-tech); color: var(--neon-green); letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
        .est-price { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3.5rem; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
        .est-price span { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--deep-gold); vertical-align: super; }
        .est-disclaimer { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--grey-light); margin-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); padding-top: 15px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

        /* =========================================
           18. PORTFOLIO (UPDATED: AUTHOR TAGS)
           ========================================= */
        .portfolio-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; overflow: visible; background: var(--bg-trans-black); }
        .portfolio-header { margin-bottom: 40px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
        .project-card { 
            width: 450px; 
            height: 650px; 
            flex-shrink: 0; 
            position: relative; 
            background: var(--surface-card); 
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); 
            overflow: hidden; 
            transform-style: preserve-3d; 
            perspective: 1000px; 
            opacity: 1; 
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease; 
            pointer-events: auto; 
            will-change: transform, opacity;
        } 
        .project-card:hover { opacity: 1; } 
        .project-visual { height: 100%; width: 100%; position: relative; }
        .project-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-lux); }
        .project-card:hover .project-visual img { transform: scale(1.1); }
        .glass-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 40%, transparent 100%); z-index: 2; }
        .project-info { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; padding: 30px; transform: translateY(40px); opacity: 0.9; transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-lux); z-index: 3; pointer-events: none; }
        .project-card:hover .project-info { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
        .project-meta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding-top: 20px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: 0.4s var(--ease-lux) 0.1s; pointer-events: auto; }
        .project-card:hover .project-meta { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        .meta-item span { display: block; font-size: 0.6rem; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-light); letter-spacing: 1px; }
        .meta-item strong { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--deep-gold); font-family: var(--font-display); }
        
        /* AUTHOR TAG STYLE */
        .author-tag {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 15px;
            left: 15px;
            z-index: 4;
            font-family: var(--font-tech);
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            color: var(--off-white);
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
            border-left: 2px solid var(--deep-gold);
            padding: 4px 10px;
            pointer-events: none;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        }

        /* =========================================
           19. ACTIVE PROJECTS
           ========================================= */
        .active-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-dark); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }

        .active-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 50px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2); padding-bottom: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

        .header-left-content {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center,
            gap: 20px;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .system-indicator { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: var(--font-tech); font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--deep-gold); letter-spacing: 2px; white-space: nowrap; }

        .neon-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--deep-gold); border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--deep-gold); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }

        .active-header .gradient-line { flex-grow: 1; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--deep-gold), transparent); min-width: 20px; }

        .dashboard-cta-btn {
            padding: 12px 20px;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            white-space: nowrap;
            margin-left: auto;
        }

        .active-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; }
        .active-card { background: #0d0d0d; border: 1px solid #333; padding: 25px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; gap: 25px; transition: border-color 0.3s; position: relative; z-index: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
        .active-card:hover { border-color: var(--deep-gold); }
        .ac-visual { height: 100%; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
        .ac-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; pointer-events: none; } 
        .ac-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; }
        .price-tag { font-family: var(--font-tech); color: var(--deep-gold); font-size: 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--deep-gold); padding: 4px 12px; display: inline-block; width: fit-content; }
        .prop-type { font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-light); letter-spacing: 1px; }
        .mini-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; margin-top: auto; }
        .mini-img { height: 70px; background: #222; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: auto; }
        .mini-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.6; transition: 0.3s; }
        .mini-img:hover img { opacity: 1; }
        @keyframes pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.7); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(197, 160, 89, 0); } }

        /* =========================================
           20. TRANSPARENCY SECTION
           ========================================= */
        .transparency-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-dark); border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; }
        .transparency-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 60px; margin-top: 60px; }
        .transparency-card { padding: 20px 0; border-left: 2px solid var(--deep-gold); padding-left: 30px; }
        .transparency-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 15px; color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
        .transparency-card h4 i { color: var(--deep-gold); }
        .transparency-card p { color: var(--grey-light); font-size: 0.9rem; max-width: 500px; }

        /* =========================================
           21. FAQ
           ========================================= */
        .faq-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: var(--bg-trans-dark); }
        .faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); padding: 25px 0; transition: 0.3s; pointer-events: auto; }
        .faq-item:hover { padding-left: 10px; border-color: var(--deep-gold); }
        .faq-question { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 1.1rem; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--white); }
        .faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.5s ease; color: var(--grey-light); }
        .faq-answer p { padding-top: 15px; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; }
        .faq-item.active .faq-answer { max-height: 500px; }
        .faq-item.active .faq-plus { transform: rotate(45deg); color: var(--deep-gold); }
        .faq-plus { transition: transform 0.3s; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--grey-light); }

        /* =========================================
           22. ARTICLES SECTION
           ========================================= */
        .articles-section {
            padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
            background: var(--bg-trans-dark);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
        }

        .articles-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-top: 60px;
            max-width: 1000px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        .article-card {
            background: var(--surface-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
            padding: 30px;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-lux);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
            height: 100%;
            pointer-events: auto;
        }

        .article-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0;
            width: 100%; height: 3px;
            background: var(--deep-gold);
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transform-origin: left;
            transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-lux);
        }

        .article-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--deep-gold);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }

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

        .article-meta {
            font-family: var(--font-tech);
            color: var(--neon-green);
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            display: block;
        }

        .article-title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .article-desc {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--grey-light);
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .article-link {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--deep-gold);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .article-link:hover {
            gap: 12px;
        }

        /* =========================================
           23. MATERIALS PARTNER SECTION
           ========================================= */
        .materials-section {
            padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #050505, #0f0f0f);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--deep-gold);
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .materials-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
            background-image: radial-gradient(var(--gold-dim) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 30px 30px;
            opacity: 0.1;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .materials-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .materials-icon {
            font-size: 4rem;
            color: var(--deep-gold);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            display: block;
        }

        /* =========================================
           24. CONTACT
           ========================================= */
        .contact-section { padding: var(--spacing-section) 0; background: #000; }
        .contact-container { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
        .contact-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 50px; }
        .inquiry-form { background: #0a0a0a; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); padding: 50px; position: relative; }
        .inquiry-form::before { content: 'SECURE CONNECTION'; position: absolute; top: 15px; right: 20px; font-family: var(--font-tech); font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--neon-green); }
        .form-group { margin-bottom: 25px; position: relative; }
        .form-label { position: absolute; top: -10px; left: 20px; background: #0a0a0a; padding: 0 10px; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--deep-gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
        .form-input, .form-textarea, .form-select { width: 100%; background: #111; border: 1px solid #333; color: var(--white); padding: 18px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; outline: none; transition: 0.3s; cursor: text; }
        .form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus, .form-select:focus { border-color: var(--deep-gold); background: #151515; }
        .form-textarea { height: 120px; resize: none; }

        /* =========================================
           25. FOOTER
           ========================================= */
        footer { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25); padding: 80px 0 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
        .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 60px; }
        .footer-brand h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .footer-links li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .newsletter-input { background: transparent; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); color: var(--white); width: 100%; padding: 12px 0; margin-bottom: 20px; cursor: text; }
        .newsletter-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--deep-gold); }
        .fab-whatsapp { position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px; width: 55px; height: 55px; background: var(--deep-gold); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--black); font-size: 1.5rem; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3); z-index: 90; transition: 0.3s; pointer-events: auto; margin-right: 60px; }
        .fab-whatsapp:hover { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg); }

        /* =========================================
           26. MODAL
           ========================================= */
        .project-modal { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100vh; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); z-index: 10000; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; }
        .project-modal.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
        .modal-content { background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--deep-gold); max-width: 900px; width: 90%; padding: 0; position: relative; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.8); max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto; transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.95); transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-lux); }
        .project-modal.active .modal-content { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
        .modal-close { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px; background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--deep-gold); color: var(--deep-gold); width: 40px; height: 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; pointer-events: auto; transition: 0.3s; z-index: 10; }
        .modal-close:hover { background: var(--deep-gold); color: var(--black); }
        .modal-body { padding: 60px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; }
        .modal-img-container { width: 100%; height: 400px; overflow: hidden; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
        .modal-img-container img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
        .modal-title { font-size: 2rem; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--deep-gold); margin-top: 20px; }
        .modal-desc { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--grey-light); line-height: 1.8; }
        .modal-meta-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,  1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); }
        .modal-meta-item span { display: block; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--deep-gold); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
        .modal-meta-item strong { display: block; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--white); }

        /* =========================================
           CURSOR STYLES (FIXED)
           ========================================= */
        
 /* =========================================
   NEW CUSTOM CURSOR
   ========================================= */

/* 1. Hide default cursor on desktop devices */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
    body {
        cursor: none; /* Hides the system arrow */
    }
}

/* 2. The Center Dot (Fast) */
.cursor-dot {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--deep-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none; /* CRITICAL: Allows clicking through */
    z-index: 9999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%); /* CRITICAL: Centers the dot on coordinates */
    transition: width 0.3s, height 0.3s, background-color 0.3s;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* 3. The Outer Ring (Slow/Laggy) */
.cursor-outline {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5); /* Transparent Gold */
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none; /* CRITICAL: Allows clicking through */
    z-index: 9998;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%); /* CRITICAL: Centers the ring on coordinates */
    transition: 
        width 0.3s ease, 
        height 0.3s ease, 
        border-color 0.3s ease, 
        background-color 0.3s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* 4. Hover State (Active when hovering over .hover-target) */
.cursor-dot.hovered {
    background-color: var(--neon-green); /* Turns Neon Green */
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}

.cursor-outline.hovered {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-color: var(--neon-green);
    background-color: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.1); /* Slight Green Tint */
}

/* 5. Hide completely on mobile/tablet */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
    .cursor-dot, .cursor-outline {
        display: none !important;
    }
    body {
        cursor: auto !important;
    }
}
        
            /* HOVER STATE: When hovering over .hover-target elements */
            body.hovering .cursor-follower {
                width: 60px;
                height: 60px;
                background-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15); /* Light Gold Tint */
                border-color: var(--neon-green); /* Changes to Neon Green */
                opacity: 1;
            }
        
            body.hovering .cursor-dot {
                background-color: var(--neon-green); /* Dot turns Neon Green */
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2.5); /* Dot expands */
                opacity: 1;
            }
        
            /* PERFORMANCE: DISABLE CURSOR ON TOUCH DEVICES */
            @media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
                .cursor-follower, .cursor-dot { 
                    display: none !important; 
                    opacity: 0 !important;
                }
            }

        /* =========================================
           27. SEARCH FILTERING CLASSES
           ========================================= */
        
        /* Section Level - Collapses sections with no matches */
        .section-hidden {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            max-height: 0;
            padding: 0 !important;
            margin: 0 !important;
            overflow: hidden;
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        }

        /* =========================================
           28. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (FIXED & OPTIMIZED)
           ========================================= */
        
        /* Tablet & Small Desktop (1024px and down) */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .search-container { display: none; } 
            /* Grids to 2 columns */
            .services-grid, .audience-grid, .stats-grid, .process-grid, .why-grid, .articles-grid { 
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); 
            }
            
            /* Grids to 1 column */
            .quality-section, .active-grid, .value-header, .value-row, .transparency-grid, .team-grid, .disclaimer-grid, .video-wrapper { 
                grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
            }
            
            .disclaimer-grid { gap: 20px; }
            /* Reset the "triangle" offset on tablet */
            .disclaimer-card.execution-card, .disclaimer-card.premium-card { margin-top: 0; } 
            
            .custom-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            
            /* Cards width adjustments */
            .project-card, .expertise-card { 
                width: 85vw; 
                height: auto; 
                min-height: 450px; /* Ensure minimum height */
            }
            
            .active-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .mini-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
            
            .nav-header { padding-bottom: 0; }
            .inquiry-form { padding: 30px; }
            .col-good { margin: 0; padding: 20px; }
            
            .modal-content { width: 95%; }
            .modal-body { padding: 30px; }
            .modal-meta-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            
            .est-result { margin-top: 20px; }
            
            /* Floating buttons positioning */
            .fab-whatsapp { bottom: 90px; right: 20px; margin-right: 0; }
            .audio-toggle { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; }
            
            /* Footer to 2 columns */
            .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
        }

        /* Mobile (Portrait - 768px and down) */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            :root {
                --spacing-section: 80px;
            }

            /* Global Container Padding Reduction */
            .container { padding: 0 15px; }

            /* Typography Scaling */
            .h-large { font-size: 2.5rem; line-height: 1.2; }
            .h-medium { font-size: 2rem; }
            .text-lead { font-size: 0.95rem; }

            /* Hero Specifics */
            .hero { padding-top: 100px; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
            .hero-cta-group { justify-content: center; }
            .hero-content h1 br { display: none; } /* Remove breaks to stack text */
            
            /* Grids to 1 Column */
            .services-grid, .audience-grid, .stats-grid, .process-grid, .why-grid, .articles-grid, .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            /* Estimator Stack */
            .estimator-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
            .est-controls, .est-result { width: 100%; }

            /* Footer Mobile Adjustments */
            .footer-grid { gap: 30px; text-align: center; }
            .footer-brand { align-items: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
            .footer-links { text-align: center; }

            /* Process Mobile - Remove line */
            .process-grid::before { display: none; }
            .process-step { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); padding-bottom: 20px; }
            
            /* Team Mobile */
            .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            
            /* Active Projects Mobile */
            .active-card { padding: 15px; gap: 15px; }
            .mini-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
            
            /* Buttons */
            .btn { padding: 14px 25px; font-size: 0.7rem; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
            .btn i { margin-left: 8px; }
            .hero-cta-group { flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; width: 100%; }
            
            /* Mobile Menu Font */
            .mobile-link { font-size: 1.5rem; }
            
            /* Hide Language Switcher on very small screens to save space */
            .lang-switch { display: none; }

            /* Disclaimer Cards Fix */
            .disclaimer-card.execution-card { margin-top: 0; }

            /* Section CTA Center */
            .section-cta-container { text-align: center; }

            /* Quality Section Stack */
            .quality-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
            .quality-visual { min-height: 300px; }
            .quality-text { padding: 0; }
            
            /* Video Section Mobile */
            .video-caption h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
        }

        /* Very Small Mobile (iPhone SE size, etc) */
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .stats-number { font-size: 3rem; }
            .est-price { font-size: 2.5rem; }
            .dash-cta h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
        }
        
        @keyframes fadeIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
        
        .section-cta-container {
            margin-top: 40px;
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        .dash-socials {
            margin-top: 40px;
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            justify-content: center;
        }
        .dash-socials a {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--grey-light);
            transition: 0.3s;
        }
        .dash-socials a:hover {
            color: var(--deep-gold);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }