/* ================================================
   VERTICAR — Immersive AR Studio
   Design System & Styles
   ================================================ */

:root {
  --bg:           #05080f;
  --bg-alt:       #080d18;
  --bg-card:      rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  --border:       rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --border-glow:  rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35);
  --cyan:         #00d4ff;
  --cyan-dim:     rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
  --violet:       #7c3aed;
  --pink:         #ff006e;
  --white:        #ffffff;
  --gray:         #8899b0;
  --gray-dim:     #445566;
  --font-sans:    'Space Grotesk', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'Space Mono', 'Courier New', monospace;
  --nav-h:        72px;
  --r:            12px;
  --r-lg:         20px;
  --ease:         cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-spring:  cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ── RESET ──────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  background: var(--bg);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 44px 44px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  cursor: none;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
input, textarea, button { font-family: inherit; outline: none; }
::selection { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.25); color: var(--white); }

/* ── CUSTOM CURSOR ──────────────────────────── */
.cursor-dot,
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.cursor-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  transition: transform 0.08s;
}
.cursor-ring {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.55);
  transition: width 0.25s var(--ease), height 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s;
}
body.hovering .cursor-ring {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}
body.clicking .cursor-dot {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2);
}

/* ── HUD OVERLAY ────────────────────────────── */
.hud-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 90;
}
.hud-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
}
.hud-corner::before,
.hud-corner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.hud-tl { top: 18px; left: 18px; }
.hud-tl::before { top: 0; left: 0; width: 2px; height: 100%; }
.hud-tl::after  { top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 2px; }

.hud-tr { top: 18px; right: 18px; }
.hud-tr::before { top: 0; right: 0; width: 2px; height: 100%; }
.hud-tr::after  { top: 0; right: 0; width: 100%; height: 2px; }

.hud-bl { bottom: 18px; left: 18px; }
.hud-bl::before { bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 2px; height: 100%; }
.hud-bl::after  { bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 2px; }

.hud-br { bottom: 18px; right: 18px; }
.hud-br::before { bottom: 0; right: 0; width: 2px; height: 100%; }
.hud-br::after  { bottom: 0; right: 0; width: 100%; height: 2px; }

.hud-scanline {
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,212,255,0.4) 50%, transparent 100%);
  animation: scanline 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes scanline {
  0%   { top: 0%; opacity: 0.8; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}

.hud-status {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px; right: 50px;
  display: flex; gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.hud-rec {
  color: #ff4444;
  animation: blink 2s step-end infinite;
}
@keyframes blink {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0.55; }
  50%      { opacity: 0; }
}
.hud-coords {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0.35;
}

/* ── NAVIGATION ─────────────────────────────── */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 32px;
  transition: background 0.4s, backdrop-filter 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.5);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
}
.nav-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-logo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 1px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-logo:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav-links a.active-link { color: var(--cyan); }
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 1px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta {
  padding: 8px 22px !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glow) !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--cyan-dim) !important;
  border-color: var(--cyan) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}
.nav-toggle,
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-toggle span,
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1),
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2),
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3),
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── BUTTONS ────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s, background 0.25s, color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.btn:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #030810;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(0,212,255,0.45);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.5);
  color: var(--cyan);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ── LAYOUT UTILS ───────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
.section { padding: 130px 0; }

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 28px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5.5vw, 68px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.section-header { margin-bottom: 80px; }

/* ── REVEAL ANIMATIONS ──────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(44px);
  transition:
    opacity  0.85s var(--ease-spring),
    transform 0.85s var(--ease-spring);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* stagger siblings */
.work-grid .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.work-grid .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.work-grid .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.work-grid .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.work-grid .reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.work-grid .reveal:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }

.process-steps .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.process-steps .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

/* ================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 680px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#hero-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: block;
}
.hero-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(5,8,15,0.55) 70%,
    rgba(5,8,15,0.88) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 840px;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
.hero-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.4s var(--ease-spring) forwards;
}
.label-line {
  width: 36px; height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(52px, 9vw, 104px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.title-line {
  display: block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-spring) forwards;
}
.title-line:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.65s; }
.title-line:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.82s; }
.title-line:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.99s; }

.title-outline {
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--cyan);
  paint-order: stroke fill;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 2vw, 19px);
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s 1.18s var(--ease-spring) forwards;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s 1.38s var(--ease-spring) forwards;
}

.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 38px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-dim);
  z-index: 10;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s 1.8s var(--ease-spring) forwards;
}
.scroll-line {
  width: 1px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gray-dim), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 1; }
  50%      { transform: scaleY(0.4); opacity: 0.4; }
}

.hero-platforms {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 38px; right: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s 1.6s var(--ease-spring) forwards;
}
.platforms-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-dim);
}
.platform-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 7px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.platform-tags span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.22);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.05);
}

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

/* ================================================
   MARQUEE STRIP
   ================================================ */
.marquee-strip {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 18px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(0,212,255,0.03) 0%,
    rgba(124,58,237,0.03) 100%);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 28s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-track .sep {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 7px;
  opacity: 0.45;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ================================================
   WORK SECTION
   ================================================ */
.work-section { background: var(--bg); }

.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.work-card {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  position: relative;
  padding: 44px 40px;
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.work-card--wide { grid-column: span 2; }
.work-card:hover { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.028); }

.work-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 30%,
    rgba(0,212,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.work-card:hover .work-card-glow { opacity: 1; }

.work-card-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.work-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.work-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gray-dim);
}
.work-platform {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0.75;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.work-card-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.work-card:hover .work-card-title { color: var(--cyan); }
.work-card-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.work-card-cta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-10px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.work-card:hover .work-card-cta { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* ================================================
   STATS SECTION
   ================================================ */
.stats-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-item {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  padding: 52px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-spring);
}
.stat-item.counted::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.stat-value {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 2px;
}
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 60px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--cyan);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.stat-unit {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0.65;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ================================================
   STORY SECTION
   ================================================ */
.story-section { background: var(--bg-alt); }

.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 90px;
  align-items: center;
}
.story-visual {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}
#story-canvas {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.story-scan-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 3px,
    rgba(0,212,255,0.015) 3px,
    rgba(0,212,255,0.015) 4px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.story-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -22px; right: -22px;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glow);
  padding: 13px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.story-content { max-width: 540px; }
.story-content .section-label { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.story-content .section-title { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.story-content p {
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.78;
}
.story-content .btn { margin-top: 16px; }

/* ================================================
   PROCESS SECTION
   ================================================ */
.process-section { background: var(--bg); }

.process-track { position: relative; }
.process-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: 32px; right: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--cyan), var(--violet), var(--pink));
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.process-step {
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.process-node {
  position: relative;
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.process-node-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: nodePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.process-step:nth-child(2) .process-node-ring {
  border-color: var(--violet);
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}
.process-step:nth-child(3) .process-node-ring {
  border-color: var(--pink);
  animation-delay: 1s;
}
@keyframes nodePulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.4; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 0.15; }
}
.process-node-dot {
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0,212,255,0.7);
}
.process-step:nth-child(2) .process-node-dot {
  background: var(--violet);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(124,58,237,0.7);
}
.process-step:nth-child(3) .process-node-dot {
  background: var(--pink);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255,0,110,0.7);
}

.process-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gray-dim);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.process-step p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

/* ================================================
   JOURNAL SECTION
   ================================================ */
.journal-section { background: var(--bg-alt); }

.journal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 980px; /* keeps cards slightly narrower than the full container */
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.journal-side,
.journal-grid-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
.journal-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.journal-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glow);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.journal-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(0,212,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.journal-card:hover .journal-card-bg { opacity: 1; }

.journal-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 42px 36px; /* taller cards */
}
.journal-card--featured .journal-card-inner {
  padding: 54px 48px; /* taller featured hero card */
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.journal-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.journal-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--gray-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.journal-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.28);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.journal-title {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.journal-card--featured .journal-title {
  font-size: 27px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.journal-excerpt {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}
.journal-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: inline-block;
  transition: letter-spacing 0.3s;
}
.journal-link:hover { letter-spacing: 0.18em; }

/* ================================================
   NEWSLETTER STRIP
   ================================================ */
.newsletter-strip {
  padding: 90px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg);
}
.newsletter-inner {
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.newsletter-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.newsletter-inner h3 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
}
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--cyan); }
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--gray-dim); }

/* ================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ================================================ */
.contact-section { background: var(--bg-alt); }

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 90px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info .section-label { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.contact-info .section-title { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.contact-info p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.contact-email {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: letter-spacing 0.3s;
}
.contact-email:hover { letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.contact-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}
.contact-socials a {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
  transition: color 0.25s;
  position: relative;
}
.contact-socials a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 1px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.contact-socials a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.contact-socials a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.form-group label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-dim);
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 15px 18px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  resize: vertical;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,212,255,0.06);
}
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--gray-dim); }

/* ================================================
   FOOTER
   ================================================ */
.footer {
  padding: 64px 0 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg);
}
.footer-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--gray-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.footer-center {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-right a {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.footer-right a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gray-dim);
}

/* ================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .work-card--wide { grid-column: span 2; }
  .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .story-visual { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-center { text-align: left; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle,
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--nav-h);
    left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 199;
    background: rgba(5,8,15,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    padding: 24px 28px 32px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    gap: 0;
  }
  .nav-links.open a {
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .nav-links.open a:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }
  .nav-links.open .nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .work-card--wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-line { display: none; }
  .journal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-right { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
  .hero-platforms { display: none; }
  .hud-status { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .section { padding: 90px 0; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 44px; }
  .hud-corner { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
  .story-badge { display: none; }
  .ar-panel { display: none; }
}

/* ================================================
   SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
   ================================================ */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--violet), var(--pink));
  z-index: 300;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,212,255,0.6);
}

/* ================================================
   AR BOOT LOADER
   ================================================ */
.loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9000;
  background: #02050c;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.loader.hidden {
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: loaderOut 0.7s 0.1s var(--ease-spring) forwards;
}
@keyframes loaderOut {
  0%   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.04); }
}

#loader-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
}
.loader-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.loader-content {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}
.loader-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 8vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  animation: loaderLogoIn 1s 0.3s var(--ease-spring) both;
}
@keyframes loaderLogoIn {
  from { opacity: 0; letter-spacing: 0.6em; filter: blur(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; letter-spacing: 0.35em; filter: blur(0); }
}
.loader-logo::after {
  content: attr(data-text);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  color: var(--cyan);
  clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
  animation: loaderReveal 1.4s 0.5s var(--ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes loaderReveal {
  to { clip-path: inset(0 0% 0 0); }
}

.loader-lines {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  width: 320px;
}
.loader-line {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-10px);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 0;
  transition: max-width 0.4s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.loader-line.active {
  opacity: 0.7;
  transform: translateX(0);
  max-width: 320px;
}
.loader-line.done { opacity: 0.35; }
.loader-line:last-child.active {
  color: #00ff88;
  opacity: 1;
}

.loader-bar-wrap {
  width: 280px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.loader-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--violet));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,212,255,0.8);
}
.loader-pct {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gray-dim);
}

/* ================================================
   AR FLOATING DATA PANELS (Hero)
   ================================================ */
.ar-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  background: rgba(0,10,22,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s 2.1s var(--ease-spring) forwards;
  min-width: 180px;
}
.ar-panel--left  { left: 40px; }
.ar-panel--right { right: 40px; }

.ar-panel-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
}
.ar-key {
  color: var(--gray-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ar-val {
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 9.5px;
}
.ar-val--green { color: #00ff88; }

/* ================================================
   GLITCH TEXT EFFECT
   ================================================ */
.title-outline[data-glitch] {
  position: relative;
}
.title-outline[data-glitch]::before,
.title-outline[data-glitch]::after {
  content: attr(data-glitch);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--cyan);
}
.title-outline[data-glitch]::before {
  animation: glitch1 4s 2s infinite;
  clip-path: polygon(0 30%, 100% 30%, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
  transform: translate(-3px, 0);
  -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--pink);
}
.title-outline[data-glitch]::after {
  animation: glitch2 4s 2s infinite;
  clip-path: polygon(0 60%, 100% 60%, 100% 75%, 0 75%);
  transform: translate(3px, 0);
  -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--violet);
}
@keyframes glitch1 {
  0%,90%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 0; }
  92%          { transform: translate(-4px, 1px); opacity: 0.8; }
  94%          { transform: translate(3px, -1px); opacity: 0.6; }
  96%          { transform: translate(-2px, 0); opacity: 0.9; }
  98%          { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes glitch2 {
  0%,90%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 0; }
  91%          { transform: translate(4px, -2px); opacity: 0.7; }
  93%          { transform: translate(-3px, 1px); opacity: 0.5; }
  95%          { transform: translate(2px, 0); opacity: 0.8; }
  97%          { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ================================================
   BORDER TRACE ANIMATION (Work cards, Journal cards)
   ================================================ */
.work-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,212,255,0.4);
}
.work-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Shimmer sweep on hover */
.work-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(0,212,255,0.04),
    transparent
  );
  transform: skewX(-15deg);
  transition: left 0.6s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.work-card:hover::before { left: 150%; }

/* ================================================
   ENHANCED SECTION TRANSITIONS
   ================================================ */

/* Stagger the reveal for process steps */
.process-steps .process-step:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.process-steps .process-step:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.process-steps .process-step:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }

/* Journal featured card gets a gradient border animation */
.journal-card--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(var(--bg-alt), var(--bg-alt)) padding-box,
              linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,212,255,0.2), rgba(124,58,237,0.1), rgba(255,0,110,0.1)) border-box;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.journal-card--featured:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(var(--bg-alt), var(--bg-alt)) padding-box,
              linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,212,255,0.5), rgba(124,58,237,0.3), rgba(255,0,110,0.2)) border-box;
}

/* ================================================
   FOOTER LINK HOVER GLOW
   ================================================ */
.footer-right a:hover {
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0,212,255,0.5);
}

/* ================================================
   RESPONSIVE ADDITIONS
   ================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .ar-panel { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .loader-logo { font-size: 36px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; }
  .loader-lines { width: 260px; }
  .loader-bar-wrap { width: 240px; }
}

/* ================================================
   NAV LOGO IMAGE
   ================================================ */
.nav-logo-img {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.loader-logo-img {
  display: none; /* hidden — we use text logo in loader */
}
.footer-logo-img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ================================================
   BRAND LOGOS STRIP
   ================================================ */
.logos-strip {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 28px 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);
}
.logos-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 36s linear infinite;
}
.logos-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* Image logos */
.brand-logo {
  height: 22px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 110px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.42;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0 36px;
}
.brand-logo:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

/* Text logos (for brands without usable transparent PNG) */
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0.38;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0 36px;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-name:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

/* Vertical divider between items */
.brand-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ================================================
   VIDEO REEL SECTION
   ================================================ */
.reel-section {
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.reel-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.reel-label .label-line {
  width: 36px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.reel-track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;      /* clips overflowing clones */
  width: 100%;
}
.reel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  /* transition applied by JS */
  padding: 0 calc((100vw - 1100px) / 2);
}

.reel-item {
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  height: 520px;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s;
}
.reel-item:hover {
  transform: scale(1.025) translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-glow);
}
.reel-item video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.reel-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5,8,15,0.9) 0%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.reel-platform {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.reel-name {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--white);
}

.reel-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.reel-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.reel-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.1);
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.reel-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}
.reel-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-dim);
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.reel-dot.active {
  background: var(--cyan);
  transform: scale(1.4);
}

/* ================================================
   WORK CARDS — image background
   ================================================ */
.work-card {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
}
.work-card-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.75;
  filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(1.05);
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease), filter 0.45s var(--ease);
  z-index: 0;
}
.work-card-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(5,8,15,0.3) 0%,
    rgba(5,8,15,0.75) 60%,
    rgba(5,8,15,0.92) 100%
  );
}
.work-card:hover .work-card-img {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: brightness(1.15) saturate(1.1);
}
.work-card-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ================================================
   PROCESS CARDS — with real images
   ================================================ */
.process-section { background: var(--bg); }

.process-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.process-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
  background: var(--bg-card);
}
.process-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glow);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.process-card-img {
  height: 220px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}
.process-card-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, var(--bg-alt) 100%);
}
.process-card-body {
  padding: 28px 32px 36px;
  position: relative;
}
.process-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.process-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.process-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.72;
}
.process-card .process-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: -22px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  --node-color: #00d4ff;
  --node-glow: rgba(0,212,255,0.7);
}
.process-card .process-node-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--node-color, var(--cyan));
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: nodePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.process-card .process-node-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--node-color, var(--cyan));
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--node-glow, rgba(0,212,255,0.7));
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Remove old process styles that conflict */
.process-track, .process-line, .process-steps, .process-step { display: none; }

/* ================================================
   JOURNAL CARDS — thumbnail images
   ================================================ */
.journal-card-thumb {
  height: 220px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0;
  position: relative;
}
.journal-card-thumb::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(8,13,24,0.9) 100%);
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.journal-card--featured .journal-card-thumb {
  height: 290px;
}
.journal-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.journal-card--featured {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.journal-card--featured .journal-card-inner {
  flex: 1;
}

/* ================================================
   RESPONSIVE — new sections
   ================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .process-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .reel-item { flex: 0 0 280px; height: 440px; }
  .reel-track { padding: 0 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reel-item { flex: 0 0 260px; height: 400px; }
  .journal-card--featured .journal-card-thumb { height: 240px; }
  .nav-logo-img { height: 22px; }
  .footer-logo-img { height: 26px; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .reel-item { flex: 0 0 220px; height: 340px; }
  .brand-logo { height: 18px; padding: 0 22px; }
  .brand-name { font-size: 10px; padding: 0 22px; }
  .brand-divider { height: 12px; }
}