/* =====================================================
   NICHOL-INC.COM — Neon Noir Design System v2
   ===================================================== */

/* --- DESIGN TOKENS --- */
:root {
  --space-1: 0.25rem; --space-2: 0.5rem; --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;    --space-5: 1.25rem; --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;    --space-10: 2.5rem; --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;   --space-20: 5rem;   --space-24: 6rem;
  --space-32: 8rem;

  --text-xs:   clamp(0.75rem,  0.7rem  + 0.25vw, 0.875rem);
  --text-sm:   clamp(0.875rem, 0.8rem  + 0.35vw, 1rem);
  --text-base: clamp(1rem,     0.95rem + 0.25vw, 1.125rem);
  --text-lg:   clamp(1.125rem, 1rem    + 0.75vw, 1.5rem);
  --text-xl:   clamp(1.5rem,   1.2rem  + 1.25vw, 2.25rem);
  --text-2xl:  clamp(2rem,     1.2rem  + 2.5vw,  3.5rem);
  --text-hero: clamp(3.5rem,   1rem    + 5.5vw,  6.5rem);

  --radius-sm: 0.375rem; --radius-md: 0.5rem;
  --radius-lg: 0.75rem;  --radius-xl: 1rem; --radius-full: 9999px;
  --transition: 200ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  --content-default: 1100px;
  --content-narrow: 720px;

  --font-display: 'Clash Display', 'Bebas Neue', 'Arial Black', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Work Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;

  /* Neon Noir Palette */
  --color-bg:        #0a0a0c;
  --color-surface:   #111116;
  --color-surface-2: #16161d;
  --color-surface-3: #1c1c26;
  --color-border:    #2a2a3a;
  --color-divider:   #1e1e28;

  --color-text:        #e8e6f0;
  --color-text-muted:  #8a8899;
  --color-text-faint:  #4a4a5a;
  --color-text-inverse:#0a0a0c;

  --color-neon:          #e040fb;
  --color-neon-bright:   #ff4fff;
  --color-neon-dim:      #b000d0;
  --color-neon-glow:     rgba(224,64,251,0.4);
  --color-neon-glow-soft:rgba(224,64,251,0.12);

  --color-purple:      #9c27b0;
  --color-purple-glow: rgba(156,39,176,0.35);
  --color-blue:        #40c4ff;
  --color-blue-glow:   rgba(64,196,255,0.3);
  --color-white-neon:  #f0eeff;

  --shadow-neon:    0 0 20px var(--color-neon-glow), 0 0 60px rgba(224,64,251,0.2);
  --shadow-neon-sm: 0 0 10px var(--color-neon-glow), 0 0 30px rgba(224,64,251,0.1);
  --shadow-lg:      0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* --- BASE RESET --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html {
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
}
body {
  min-height: 100dvh;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, picture, video, canvas, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
ul[role='list'], ol[role='list'] { list-style: none; }
input, button, textarea, select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { text-wrap: balance; line-height: 1.1; }
p, li, figcaption { text-wrap: pretty; max-width: 68ch; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
::selection { background: rgba(224,64,251,0.25); color: var(--color-white-neon); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-neon); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* --- UTILITIES --- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--content-default);
  width: 100%;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(var(--space-5), 5vw, var(--space-16));
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.section { padding-block: clamp(var(--space-16), 8vw, var(--space-32)); position: relative; }
.section-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-neon); margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white-neon); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); line-height: 1.05;
}
.section-sub { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 56ch; }
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(var(--space-10), 5vw, var(--space-20)); }
.section-header .section-sub { margin: 0 auto; }
.body-text { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); line-height: 1.75; }

/* --- BUTTONS --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--color-neon); color: #0a0a0c; border-color: var(--color-neon); box-shadow: var(--shadow-neon-sm); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--color-neon-bright); border-color: var(--color-neon-bright); box-shadow: var(--shadow-neon); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--color-text); border-color: var(--color-border); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--color-neon); color: var(--color-neon); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-neon-glow-soft); }
.btn-sm { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5); font-size: var(--text-xs); }
.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* =====================================================
   HEADER
   ===================================================== */
.header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(10,10,12,0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-divider);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.header--hidden { transform: translateY(-100%); }
.header--scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-6); height: 72px; }
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-logo-img {
  height: 40px; width: 40px; object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-white-neon); letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: var(--space-6); list-style: none; margin-left: auto; }
.nav-links a { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-text-muted); transition: color var(--transition); }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--color-neon); }
.nav-menu-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: var(--space-2); margin-left: auto; }
.nav-menu-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--color-text); border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s; }
.mobile-menu { display: none; background: var(--color-surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-divider); padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8); }
.mobile-menu ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.mobile-link { font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-text-muted); transition: color var(--transition); }
.mobile-link:hover { color: var(--color-neon); }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .mobile-menu.is-open { display: block; }
}

/* =====================================================
   HERO — FIXED layout using .container for padding
   ===================================================== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: clamp(var(--space-20), 10vw, var(--space-32));
}
.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(224,64,251,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(224,64,251,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
}
.hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(var(--space-10), 6vw, var(--space-16));
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-neon); margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3);
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 28px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-neon); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-neon); border-radius: 2px;
}
.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-hero);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 0.95; margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.neon-line { display: block; color: var(--color-white-neon); }
.neon-line.accent { color: var(--color-neon); text-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--color-neon-glow), 0 0 60px rgba(224,64,251,0.3); }
.neon-line.muted  { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8); max-width: 52ch;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.hero-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); }
.hero-badge {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-surface); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-neon); line-height: 1;
}
.badge-label { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-faint); margin-top: var(--space-1); }

.hero-logo-wrap { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.hero-logo {
  width: min(440px, 90%); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  animation: floatLogo 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(224,64,251,0.5));
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}
.hero-logo-glow {
  position: absolute; width: 70%; height: 70%; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224,64,251,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px); animation: pulseGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate; pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes floatLogo { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-16px); } }
@keyframes pulseGlow { 0% { opacity:0.6; transform:scale(0.9); } 100% { opacity:1; transform:scale(1.1); } }

.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute; bottom: var(--space-8); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-text-faint); font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; z-index: 2;
}
.scroll-line { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-neon-glow), transparent); animation: scrollLine 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes scrollLine { 0% { transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:top; opacity:0; } 50% { transform:scaleY(1); transform-origin:top; opacity:1; } 100% { transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:bottom; opacity:0; } }

.hero-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.particle {
  position: absolute; background: var(--color-neon); border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--color-neon); animation: floatParticle var(--dur,8s) ease-in-out var(--delay,0s) infinite;
}
@keyframes floatParticle { 0%,100% { transform:translateY(0) translateX(0); opacity:0.4; } 33% { transform:translateY(-30px) translateX(15px); opacity:0.8; } 66% { transform:translateY(20px) translateX(-10px); opacity:0.5; } }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; width: 100%; }
  .hero-content { width: 100%; min-width: 0; }
  .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 4rem); }
  .hero-eyebrow { justify-content: center; font-size: 0.65rem; }
  .hero-sub { margin-inline: auto; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-badges { justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .hero-badge { width: 100%; max-width: 280px; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5); }
  .badge-num { font-size: var(--text-lg); }
  .hero-logo { width: min(260px,70%); margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-scroll-hint { display: none; }
}

/* =====================================================
   MARQUEE
   ===================================================== */
.marquee-strip {
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-block: var(--space-4);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-8); align-items: center;
  width: max-content; animation: marquee 35s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.marquee-dot { color: var(--color-neon); font-size: 0.65rem; text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-neon); }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* =====================================================
   INTRO / PERSONAL STATEMENT
   ===================================================== */
.intro { background: var(--color-surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-divider); }

.intro-grid {
  display: block;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Photo */
.intro-photo-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-6); }
.intro-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.intro-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(224,64,251,0.2), var(--shadow-lg);
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.intro-photo-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) + 8px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224,64,251,0.25), rgba(156,39,176,0.15), rgba(64,196,255,0.1));
  filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Identity tags */
.intro-identity-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.id-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-surface-3);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}
.id-tag:hover {
  color: var(--color-white-neon);
  border-color: var(--color-neon);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-neon-glow-soft);
}
.id-tag.accent {
  background: rgba(224,64,251,0.1);
  color: var(--color-neon);
  border-color: rgba(224,64,251,0.3);
}
.id-tag.accent:hover { background: rgba(224,64,251,0.2); }
.id-tag.accent-blue {
  background: rgba(64,196,255,0.08);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  border-color: rgba(64,196,255,0.25);
}
.id-tag.accent-blue:hover { background: rgba(64,196,255,0.15); }

/* Text column */
.intro-text { }
.intro-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white-neon);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.neon-word {
  color: var(--color-neon);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-neon-glow), 0 0 40px rgba(224,64,251,0.3);
}

/* Personal statement / quote */
.intro-statement {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-neon);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.intro-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--color-neon);
  opacity: 0.2;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.intro-quote-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 100%;
}
.intro-quote-body strong {
  color: var(--color-neon);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.intro-quote-sig {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Bio text */
.intro-bio { margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.intro-bio-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 100%;
}
.intro-bio-text em { color: var(--color-text); font-style: italic; }

/* Accolades */
.intro-accolades {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.accolade-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.accolade-item:hover { border-color: var(--color-neon); color: var(--color-text); }
.accolade-icon { color: var(--color-neon); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.accolade-icon svg { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px var(--color-neon-glow)); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intro-photo-frame { max-width: 260px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .intro-text { text-align: center; }
  .intro-heading { font-size: var(--text-xl); }
  .intro-statement { text-align: left; }
  .intro-identity-tags { max-width: 100%; }
  .intro-accolades { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =====================================================
   ABOUT
   ===================================================== */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: clamp(var(--space-10),6vw,var(--space-20)); align-items: start; width: 100%; }
.about-visual { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
.about-visual .neon-card:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.neon-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.neon-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-neon), transparent); opacity: 0.7;
}
.neon-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--color-neon-glow-soft), var(--shadow-lg); }
.neon-card.accent-purple::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-purple), transparent); }
.neon-card.accent-blue::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-blue), transparent); }
.neon-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-neon); text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-neon-glow); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.neon-card.accent-purple .neon-number { color: #ce93d8; text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-purple-glow); }
.neon-card.accent-blue   .neon-number { color: var(--color-blue); text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-blue-glow); }
.neon-number span { font-size: 0.55em; }
.neon-label { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; }
.about-highlights { margin-top: var(--space-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.highlight-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-3); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.highlight-item svg { color: var(--color-neon); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* Stack all 3 stat cards vertically on mobile */
  .about-visual { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-visual .neon-card:first-child { grid-column: 1; }
  .neon-card { padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6); }
  .neon-number { font-size: var(--text-xl); }
  .about-text { text-align: center; }
  .about-text p { margin-inline: auto; }
  .highlight-item { justify-content: flex-start; text-align: left; }
}

/* =====================================================
   STORY / TIMELINE
   ===================================================== */
.story { background: var(--color-bg); }
.story-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 80% 50%, rgba(224,64,251,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: clamp(var(--space-10),8vw,var(--space-20)); margin-bottom: var(--space-16); }
.timeline::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--color-neon), var(--color-purple), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-neon-glow);
}
.timeline-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); padding-bottom: var(--space-12); position: relative; }
.timeline-item::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: -5px; top: 6px;
  width: 10px; height: 10px; background: var(--color-neon); border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-bg); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-neon), 0 0 20px var(--color-neon-glow);
}
.timeline-year {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-neon); text-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-neon-glow); padding-top: 2px; line-height: 1.3;
}
.timeline-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white-neon); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.timeline-content p { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 60ch; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .timeline-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-2); }
  .timeline { padding-left: var(--space-8); }
}

/* BT Feature Block */
.bt-feature {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-neon);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(var(--space-8),4vw,var(--space-12));
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: var(--space-10); align-items: start;
}
.bt-feature-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-neon); margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  grid-column: 1/-1;
}
.bt-quote { grid-column: 1/2; }
.bt-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white-neon); line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); max-width: 100%;
}
.bt-quote cite { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); font-style: normal; }
.bt-quote cite a { color: var(--color-neon); }
.bt-meta { grid-column: 2/3; }
.bt-meta p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); max-width: 100%; }
.bt-meta strong { color: var(--color-text); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bt-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bt-quote, .bt-meta { grid-column: 1/-1; }
}

/* =====================================================
   PRESS / IN THE NEWS
   ===================================================== */
.press { background: var(--color-surface); }

/* Featured cards */
.press-featured { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); margin-bottom: var(--space-12); }
.press-featured-card {
  background: var(--color-bg); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.press-featured-card:hover { border-color: var(--color-neon); box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--color-neon-glow-soft); }
.press-pub-badge {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(224,64,251,0.12); color: var(--color-neon); border: 1px solid rgba(224,64,251,0.25);
  width: fit-content;
}
.press-pub-badge.large { font-size: var(--text-sm); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); }
.press-pub-badge.bt { background: rgba(64,196,255,0.1); color: var(--color-blue); border-color: rgba(64,196,255,0.25); }
.press-pub-badge.st { background: rgba(255,79,79,0.1); color: #ff6b6b; border-color: rgba(255,79,79,0.2); }
.press-featured-body { flex: 1; }
.press-meta { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-faint); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.press-featured-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white-neon); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); line-height: 1.25;
}
.press-featured-body p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 100%; }
.press-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.press-tag {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-surface-3); color: var(--color-text-faint);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .press-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Press Grid */
.press-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.press-card {
  background: var(--color-bg); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.press-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(224,64,251,0.4); box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-neon-glow-soft); }
.press-card .press-pub-badge { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.press-year { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-faint); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.press-desc { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 100%; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .press-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .press-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =====================================================
   VIDEOS
   ===================================================== */
.videos { background: var(--color-bg); }
.videos-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 20% 60%, rgba(156,39,176,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Featured video (embed) */
.video-featured {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--space-8),5vw,var(--space-16));
  align-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  width: 100%;
}
.video-embed-wrap {
  position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.video-embed-wrap iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.video-featured-info { }
.video-featured-info.order-first { order: -1; }
.video-series-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-neon); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.video-featured-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white-neon); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); line-height: 1.15;
}
.video-featured-info p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); max-width: 100%; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .video-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; width: 100%; }
  .video-featured-info.order-first { order: 0; }
  .video-embed-wrap { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
}

/* CultivATE series header */
.cultivate-header {
  margin-block: clamp(var(--space-12),6vw,var(--space-20)) var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
}
.cultivate-series-badge {
  display: inline-block; font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5); border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(156,39,176,0.15); color: #ce93d8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(156,39,176,0.3); margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.cultivate-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white-neon); margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.cultivate-header p { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 56ch; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Videos grid */
.videos-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--space-5); }
.video-card {
  background: var(--color-surface); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.video-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(224,64,251,0.4); box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--color-neon-glow-soft), var(--shadow-lg); }
.video-thumb-link { display: block; }
.video-thumb { position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; overflow: hidden; }
.video-thumb img { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.video-card:hover .video-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.video-play-btn {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35); color: white; opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.video-card:hover .video-play-btn { opacity: 1; }
.video-play-btn svg { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(224,64,251,0.6)); }
.video-duration {
  position: absolute; bottom: var(--space-2); right: var(--space-2);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8); color: white; font-size: var(--text-xs);
  padding: 1px 6px; border-radius: 3px;
}
.video-info { padding: var(--space-5); }
.video-ep-num { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-neon); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.video-info h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-white-neon); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); line-height: 1.3; }
.video-watch-link { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-neon); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.05em; transition: color var(--transition); }
.video-watch-link:hover { color: var(--color-neon-bright); }

/* Channel CTA card */
.channel-cta-card { display: flex; align-items: stretch; }
.channel-cta-inner {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3); padding: var(--space-8); text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224,64,251,0.08), rgba(156,39,176,0.08));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); border: 1px dashed rgba(224,64,251,0.3);
  width: 100%; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.channel-cta-inner:hover { border-color: var(--color-neon); background: rgba(224,64,251,0.12); }
.yt-icon { color: #ff0000; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.channel-cta-inner p { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-faint); max-width: 100%; }
.channel-cta-inner strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--color-white-neon); }
.channel-cta-arrow { font-size: var(--text-lg); color: var(--color-neon); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .videos-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .videos-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =====================================================
   YOUTUBE FACADE (click-to-play)
   ===================================================== */
.yt-facade {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #000;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.yt-facade img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  display: block;
  max-width: none;
}
.yt-facade:hover img { opacity: 0.7; }
.yt-facade-play {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
}
.yt-facade:hover .yt-facade-play { transform: scale(1.08); }
.yt-facade iframe {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

/* =====================================================
   CONTACT
   ===================================================== */
.contact { background: var(--color-surface); }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(var(--space-10),6vw,var(--space-20)); align-items: start; }
.contact-details { margin-top: var(--space-8); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.contact-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.contact-item svg { color: var(--color-neon); flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-item a { color: var(--color-neon); transition: color var(--transition); }
.contact-item a:hover { color: var(--color-neon-bright); }
.contact-form {
  background: var(--color-bg); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: clamp(var(--space-8),4vw,var(--space-10));
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5);
}
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.form-group label { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.form-group input, .form-group textarea {
  background: var(--color-surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text); transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition); resize: vertical;
}
.form-group input::placeholder, .form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--color-text-faint); }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--color-neon); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-neon-glow-soft); }
.form-note { font-size: var(--text-xs); text-align: center; min-height: 1.2em; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-text { text-align: center; }
  .contact-text p { margin-inline: auto; }
  .contact-details { align-items: center; }
}

/* =====================================================
   FOOTER
   ===================================================== */
.footer { background: var(--color-bg); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding-block: var(--space-12); }
.footer-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-8); flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; }
.footer-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); }
.footer-logo { height: 40px; width: 40px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.footer-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--color-white-neon); }
.footer-tagline { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-faint); font-weight: 500; max-width: none; }
.footer-links { display: flex; gap: var(--space-6); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-links a { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--color-neon); }
.footer-social a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border); color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover { border-color: #ff0000; color: #ff0000; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,0,0,0.2); }
.footer-copy { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-faint); max-width: none; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .footer-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: var(--space-6); } }

/* =====================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ===================================================== */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* =====================================================
   PRESS PHOTO GALLERY
   ===================================================== */

/* Featured 3-photo strip (Sunday Times 2026) */
.press-photo-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.press-photo-feat-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.press-photo-feat-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  display: block;
}
.press-photo-feat-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* Business Times text card below featured photos */
.press-featured-bt {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}
.press-featured-bt .press-pub-badge.large { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Photo gallery grid */
.press-photo-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.press-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.press-photo-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  display: block;
}
.press-photo-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* Shared overlay for both card types */
.press-photo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.press-photo-card:hover .press-photo-overlay,
.press-photo-feat-card:hover .press-photo-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.press-photo-pub {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-neon);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.press-photo-date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Responsive: featured strip */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .press-photo-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .press-photo-featured .press-photo-feat-card:last-child { display: none; }
  .press-featured-bt { flex-direction: column; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .press-photo-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .press-photo-featured .press-photo-feat-card:last-child { display: block; }
}

/* Responsive: gallery grid */
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .press-photo-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 768px)  { .press-photo-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 420px)  { .press-photo-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-2); } }

/* =====================================================
   LIGHTBOX
   ===================================================== */
.lightbox-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9000;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.93);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.lightbox-overlay.active { display: flex; }
.lightbox-inner {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 85vw;
  max-height: 80vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(224,64,251,0.3), 0 0 120px rgba(224,64,251,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224,64,251,0.2);
}
.lightbox-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 70ch;
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--space-6);
  right: var(--space-6);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-white-neon);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  z-index: 9001;
}
.lightbox-close:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--color-neon); }
.lightbox-prev, .lightbox-next {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-white-neon);
  font-size: 2rem;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  z-index: 9001;
}
.lightbox-prev { left: var(--space-6); }
.lightbox-next { right: var(--space-6); }
.lightbox-prev:hover, .lightbox-next:hover {
  background: rgba(224,64,251,0.2);
  border-color: var(--color-neon);
  color: var(--color-neon);
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .lightbox-prev, .lightbox-next { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .lightbox-prev { left: var(--space-2); }
  .lightbox-next { right: var(--space-2); }
}

/* =====================================================
   NAV LOGO — logo only, no text
   ===================================================== */
.nav-logo-text { display: none; }
.nav-logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(224,64,251,0.4));
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-logo:hover .nav-logo-img { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(224,64,251,0.7)); }

/* =====================================================
   ABOUT — Award Stars List
   ===================================================== */
.about-awards {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.about-awards li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.award-star {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--neon-primary);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(224,64,251,0.7));
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =====================================================
   PLAYLIST BLOCK
   ===================================================== */
.playlist-block {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}
.playlist-label-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.playlist-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.playlist-embed-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 64, 251, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(224, 64, 251, 0.12);
}
.playlist-embed-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}