/* ==========================================================================
   OPERA GLOBAL — Homepage Stylesheet
   Design → Manufacturing → Dispatch
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* -- brand palette -- */
  --cream: #ffffff; /* Pure white for alternate sections */
  --ivory: #f8f9fa; /* Bright, clean, soft off-white/cool-gray */
  --terracotta: #2d523e; /* Muted forest green */
  --copper: #477d5e; /* Muted sage green */
  --brown: #1b2226; /* Deep navy-charcoal */
  --navy: #0e1418; /* Near-black midnight */
  --gold: #c5a880; /* Elegant champagne gold */
  --white: #ffffff;
  --ink: #1f2421; /* Clean soft black */

  /* -- functional tokens -- */
  --bg: var(--ivory);
  --bg-warm: var(--cream);
  --bg-dark: var(--navy);
  --text: var(--ink);
  --text-soft: #626b73; /* Cool gray */
  --text-on-dark: #e8eaef; /* Clean silver-gray */
  --line: rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.08);
  --line-on-dark: rgba(232, 234, 239, 0.1);

  /* -- type -- */
  --font-display: "Cormorant Garamond", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-body:
    "DM Sans", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  /* -- rhythm -- */
  --gutter: clamp(24px, 5vw, 96px);
  --section-pad: clamp(72px, 10vw, 160px);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BACKGROUND BLOB ANIMATION
   ========================================================================== */
.bg-blob-container {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.bg-blob {
  position: absolute;
  width: min(650px, 80vw);
  height: min(650px, 80vw);
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(71, 125, 94, 0.06) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px);
}
.blob-1 {
  top: 15%;
  left: -200px;
  animation: float-blob-1 30s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
.blob-2 {
  top: 45%;
  right: -250px;
  animation: float-blob-2 35s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
.blob-3 {
  top: 75%;
  left: -200px;
  animation: float-blob-3 32s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes float-blob-1 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(150px, 120px) scale(1.15);
  }
}
@keyframes float-blob-2 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1.15);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-200px, -80px) scale(0.9);
  }
}
@keyframes float-blob-3 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.95);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(120px, -150px) scale(1.1);
  }
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}
a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}
ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--gutter);
  padding-right: var(--gutter);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--copper);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--copper);
  display: inline-block;
}
.eyebrow.on-dark {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.eyebrow.on-dark::before {
  background: var(--gold);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--brown);
}
.on-dark h1,
.on-dark h2,
.on-dark h3,
.on-dark h4 {
  color: var(--white);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h2 em,
h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.section-head {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
}
.section-head p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-top: 18px;
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.on-dark .section-head p {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}
.bg-ivory {
  background: var(--bg);
}
.bg-cream {
  background: var(--bg-warm);
}
.bg-navy {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}
.bg-white {
  background: var(--white);
}

/* -- buttons -- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s var(--ease),
    background 0.35s var(--ease),
    color 0.35s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--brown);
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--terracotta);
}

.btn-ghost {
  border-color: currentColor;
  color: var(--brown);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--brown);
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.on-dark .btn-ghost {
  color: var(--white);
}
.on-dark .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 22px 0;
  transition:
    padding 0.4s var(--ease),
    background 0.4s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease),
    backdrop-filter 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.site-header .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(248, 246, 241, 0.9) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%,
    rgba(248, 246, 241, 0.9) 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: header-shimmer 12s linear infinite;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--line);
}
@keyframes header-shimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brown);
}
.brand-logo {
  height: 75px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: height 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo {
  height: 55px;
}
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .logo-dark {
  display: none !important;
}
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .logo-light {
  display: block !important;
}
.site-header.scrolled .logo-dark {
  display: block !important;
}
.site-header.scrolled .logo-light {
  display: none !important;
}
.brand .mark {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 38px;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links a {
  color: rgba(27, 34, 38, 0.85);
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--brown);
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 26px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px;
}
.hamburger span {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s var(--ease),
    opacity 0.3s var(--ease),
    background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled .hamburger span {
  background: var(--brown);
}

.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99;
  background: var(--ivory);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 0 40px;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    transform 0.5s var(--ease),
    opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mobile-nav.open {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.mobile-nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--brown);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-cta .btn-primary {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-top: 180px; /* Safe space to prevent overlapping with logo and header */
  padding-bottom: 627px;
  /* background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512436991641-6745cdb1723f?q=80&w=1600&auto=format&fit=crop'); */
  background-image: url(/opera-global/Assets/images/hero-section-img.png);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(14, 20, 24, 0.85) 0%,
    rgba(14, 20, 24, 0.4) 50%,
    rgba(14, 20, 24, 0.8) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-content {
  max-width: 650px;
}
.hero-content .flag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 214, 186, 0.25);
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.flag .dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 84px);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--white);
}
.hero h1 em {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: normal;
}
.hero h1 .line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero h1 .line span {
  display: block;
  transform: translateY(110%);
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.hero.loaded h1 .line span {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.hero h1 .line:nth-child(1) span {
  transition-delay: 0.05s;
}
.hero h1 .line:nth-child(2) span {
  transition-delay: 0.18s;
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(248, 246, 241, 0.85);
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin: 26px 0 40px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s var(--ease) 0.45s,
    transform 0.8s var(--ease) 0.45s;
}
.hero.loaded .hero-sub {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s var(--ease) 0.6s,
    transform 0.8s var(--ease) 0.6s;
}
.hero.loaded .hero-ctas {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.btn-ghost-light {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.btn-ghost-light:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

.hero-stats-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 32px 38px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  text-align: center;
  align-self: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition:
    opacity 1s var(--ease) 0.4s,
    transform 1s var(--ease) 0.4s;
}
.hero.loaded .hero-stats-card {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.hero-stats-card .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 42px;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stats-card .cap {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(248, 246, 241, 0.7);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .hero-stats-card {
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 24px 28px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATS
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-strip {
  padding: 48px 0 24px;
  background: var(--ivory);
}
.stats-strip + section {
  padding-top: 60px !important; /* Reduces the large gap below the stats section */
  padding-bottom: 60px !important; /* Reduces the large gap below the overview section */
}
.stats-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 94%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.stat {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--terracotta);
  padding: 20px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.03);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.08);
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
}
.stat .stat-icon {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s var(--ease),
    color 0.4s var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.stat .stat-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}
.stat:hover .stat-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.stat .value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  color: var(--brown);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.stat .value .suffix {
  font-size: 0.6em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.stat .label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-top: 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .stat {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVEAL UTILITY
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s var(--ease),
    transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.reveal-delay-1.in {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}
.reveal-delay-2.in {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}
.reveal-delay-3.in {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT / PROCESS FLOW
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 90px);
  align-items: center;
}
.about-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1.05;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--cream), var(--gold) 130%);
}
.about-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.process-line {
  margin-top: 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.process-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition:
    padding-left 0.35s var(--ease),
    color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.process-step:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.process-step .idx {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  width: 28px;
}
.process-step .name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.process-step:hover {
  padding-left: 12px;
  background: rgba(185, 104, 69, 0.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (collage)
   ========================================================================== */
.collage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 180px);
  gap: 16px;
}
.collage .tile {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.collage .tile img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.collage .tile:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}
.collage .tile .tag {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(16, 37, 54, 0.7);
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.35s var(--ease),
    transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.collage .tile:hover .tag {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.collage .t1 {
  grid-column: 1 / 6;
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
}
.collage .t2 {
  grid-column: 6 / 9;
  grid-row: 1 / 2;
}
.collage .t3 {
  grid-column: 9 / 13;
  grid-row: 1 / 2;
}
.collage .t4 {
  grid-column: 6 / 13;
  grid-row: 2 / 3;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .collage {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 160px);
  }
  .collage .t1,
  .collage .t2,
  .collage .t3,
  .collage .t4 {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
  }
  .collage .t1 {
    grid-column: 1/3;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCT RANGE
   ========================================================================== */
.range-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 70px);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.range-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 420px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy), var(--copper));
}
.range-media img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.range-media img.active {
  opacity: 1;
}
.range-media .caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  padding: 24px;
  color: var(--white);
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(16, 37, 54, 0.85), transparent);
}
.range-media .caption .k {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.range-media .caption h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.range-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.range-item {
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: padding-left 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.range-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.range-item .head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}
.range-item .idx {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.range-item h4 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.range-item p {
  margin: 8px 0 0 42px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  max-width: 44ch;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    max-height 0.4s var(--ease),
    opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.range-item.active {
  padding-left: 8px;
}
.range-item.active h4 {
  color: var(--terracotta);
}
.range-item.active p {
  max-height: 80px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .range-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .range-media {
    min-height: 280px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MANUFACTURING / TECH TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.4) rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}
.timeline-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 6px;
}
.timeline-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 99px;
}
.timeline-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.35);
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.timeline-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
}
.tl-step {
  flex: 0 0 210px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.3);
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s var(--ease),
    background 0.4s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.4s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.tl-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.8);
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.tl-step .idx {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
}
.tl-step h4 {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .timeline-scroll {
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: visible;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .tl-step {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    border-top: none;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   QUALITY FLOW
   ========================================================================== */
.quality-flow {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.qf-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  width: 130px;
}
.qf-node .dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--terracotta);
  background: var(--ivory);
}
.qf-node span {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.qf-arrow {
  flex: 1 1 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--terracotta) 0 6px,
    transparent 6px 12px
  );
  min-width: 20px;
}

.standards {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.standards span {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRACEABILITY (dashboard styled)
   ========================================================================== */
.dash {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-on-dark);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}
.dash-top {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-on-dark);
}
.dash-top span {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--line-on-dark);
}
.dash-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line-on-dark);
}
.dash-cell {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 26px 14px;
  text-align: center;
}
.dash-cell .k {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.dash-cell .v {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.dash-arrow {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 13px;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .dash-body {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUSTAINABILITY
   ========================================================================== */
.quote-block {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--terracotta);
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin: 36px 0;
}
.quote-block p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--brown);
}
.quote-block cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

.chips {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.chips span {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--brown);
}

#markets {
  padding: 80px 0 !important;
}
.markets-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.market-figure {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(56px, 7vw, 110px);
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.market-figure + p {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-top: 14px;
  max-width: 34ch;
}
.brand-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px 22px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}
.brand-cloud span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.world-dots {
  position: relative;
  height: 320px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-on-dark);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
}
.world-dots::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1524661135-423995f22d0b?q=80&w=800&auto=format&fit=crop")
    no-repeat center / cover;
  opacity: 0.18; /* Blends perfectly with the dark background */
  pointer-events: none;
}
.world-dots .pt {
  position: absolute;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(207, 163, 94, 0.6);
  animation: pulse 2.4s infinite;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
}
.world-dots .pt::after {
  content: attr(data-label);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.85);
  background: #1b2226;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    opacity 0.3s var(--ease),
    transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.world-dots .pt:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
.connection-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 4;
  animation: dash-flow 10s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes dash-flow {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: -40;
  }
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(207, 163, 94, 0.55);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(207, 163, 94, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(207, 163, 94, 0);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .markets-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE (accordion rows)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-rows {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.why-row {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.why-row button {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 22px 0;
}
.why-row .idx {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  width: 34px;
}
.why-row h4 {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 600;
  flex: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.why-row .plus {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.why-row.open .plus {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.why-row.open h4 {
  color: var(--terracotta);
}
.why-row .panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.why-row.open .panel {
  max-height: 120px;
}
.why-row .panel p {
  padding: 0 0 22px 58px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  max-width: 60ch;
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GROWTH CHART
   ========================================================================== */
.growth-chart {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: clamp(16px, 4vw, 48px);
  height: 260px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  padding-left: 4px;
}
.gbar {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  height: 100%;
}
.gbar .bar {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--terracotta));
  height: 0;
  border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
  transition: height 1.1s var(--ease);
}
.gbar.plan .bar {
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--gold) 0 8px,
    transparent 8px 16px
  );
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.gbar .val {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: var(--brown);
}
.gbar .yr {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEADERSHIP
   ========================================================================== */
.leader-ceo {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
}
.leader-ceo .avatar,
.leader .avatar {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--cream), var(--copper));
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.leader-ceo .avatar {
  max-width: 180px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.leader-ceo h4 {
  font-size: 24px;
}
.leader-ceo .role {
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.leader-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 36px 28px;
}
.leader {
  text-align: center;
}
.leader .avatar {
  max-width: 120px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.leader h4 {
  font-size: 17px;
}
.leader .role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-top: 5px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .leader-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.final-cta {
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brown) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 60px 40px;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}
.final-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 10% 20%,
    rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15) 0%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.final-cta h2 {
  max-width: 16ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 46px);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.final-cta h2 em {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}
.final-cta p {
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin: 18px auto 34px;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.85;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.final-cta .btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.final-cta .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--white);
}
.final-cta .btn-ghost {
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.final-cta .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: var(--white);
}
.final-cta .ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

#contact {
  padding: 50px 0 !important; /* Reduces top and bottom spacing of the contact section */
}
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 0; /* Set to 0 to eliminate empty top margin */
  align-items: stretch;
}
.contact-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
}
.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-item .icon-box {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(71, 125, 94, 0.08);
  color: var(--terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.contact-item .details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.contact-item h5 {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}
.contact-item p,
.contact-item a {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--terracotta);
}
.map-plate {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.02);
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .map-plate {
    height: 280px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
footer {
  background: var(--brown);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  padding: 70px 0 30px;
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(239, 231, 218, 0.14);
}
.footer-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.footer-logo {
  height: 80px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-col a,
.footer-col span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-col a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 26px;
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding-top: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* -- kinetic word strip -- */
.kinetic {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-on-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-on-dark);
  padding: 22px 0;
}
.kinetic-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 40px;
  animation: scroll-left 26s linear infinite;
}
.kinetic-track span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.55;
}
@keyframes scroll-left {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN SECTION TEXTILE WEAVE ANIMATION
   ========================================================================== */
.design-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 70px 0 !important; /* Reduces top and bottom spacing */
}
.design-section-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.design-section-bg::before,
.design-section-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Blob 1: Forest Green */
.design-section-bg::before {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    var(--terracotta) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%
  );
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  animation: design-blob-move-1 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
/* Blob 2: Champagne Gold */
.design-section-bg::after {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    var(--gold) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%
  );
  bottom: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  animation: design-blob-move-2 30s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes design-blob-move-1 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(120px, 80px) scale(1.1);
  }
}
@keyframes design-blob-move-2 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1.1);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-100px, -60px) scale(0.9);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   QUALITY SECTION TEXTILE WAVE ANIMATION
   ========================================================================== */
.quality-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 70px 0 !important; /* Reduces top and bottom spacing */
}
.quality-bg-animation {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.quality-bg-animation svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 60%;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCTS SECTION TIMELINE CLOUD ANIMATION
   ========================================================================== */
.products-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 80px 0 !important;
  z-index: 1;
}
.products-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.products-section-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.products-section-bg::before,
.products-section-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(65px);
  opacity: 0.35; /* Increased opacity from 0.12 to 0.35 for clear visibility */
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Blob 1: Champagne Gold */
.products-section-bg::before {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    var(--gold) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%
  );
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  animation: products-blob-move-1 28s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
/* Blob 2: Forest Green */
.products-section-bg::after {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    var(--terracotta) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%
  );
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -150px;
  animation: products-blob-move-2 24s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes products-blob-move-1 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-100px, 60px) scale(1.15);
  }
}
@keyframes products-blob-move-2 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1.15);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(120px, -80px) scale(0.9);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUSTAINABILITY SECTION ORGANIC CLOUD ANIMATION
   ========================================================================== */
.sustainability-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 80px 0 !important;
  z-index: 1;
}
.sustainability-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.sustainability-section-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sustainability-section-bg::before,
.sustainability-section-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(75px);
  opacity: 0.35; /* Clearly visible but soft */
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Blob 1: Forest Green */
.sustainability-section-bg::before {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    var(--terracotta) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%
  );
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  animation: sustainability-blob-move-1 26s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
/* Blob 2: Sage Green */
.sustainability-section-bg::after {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    var(--copper) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%
  );
  bottom: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  animation: sustainability-blob-move-2 30s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes sustainability-blob-move-1 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(100px, 80px) scale(1.15);
  }
}
@keyframes sustainability-blob-move-2 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1.15);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-120px, -60px) scale(0.9);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GROWTH SECTION TIMELINE CLOUD ANIMATION
   ========================================================================== */
.growth-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 70px 0 !important; /* Reduces top and bottom spacing */
  z-index: 1;
}
.growth-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.growth-section-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.growth-section-bg::before,
.growth-section-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(75px);
  opacity: 0.35; /* Clearly visible but soft */
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Blob 1: Forest Green */
.growth-section-bg::before {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    var(--terracotta) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%
  );
  top: -120px;
  left: -80px;
  animation: growth-blob-move-1 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
/* Blob 2: Champagne Gold */
.growth-section-bg::after {
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    var(--gold) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%
  );
  bottom: -150px;
  right: -80px;
  animation: growth-blob-move-2 28s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes growth-blob-move-1 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(110px, 70px) scale(1.15);
  }
}
@keyframes growth-blob-move-2 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1.15);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-110px, -70px) scale(0.9);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE STYLING & ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding-top: 180px !important; /* Safe clearance for fixed site header */
  padding-bottom: 80px !important;
}
.about-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(14, 20, 24, 0.85) 30%, rgba(14, 20, 24, 0.4) 100%),
              url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558769132-cb1aea458c5e?q=80&w=1200&auto=format&fit=crop') no-repeat center / cover;
  z-index: 0;
}
.about-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.about-hero-content {
  max-width: 600px;
}
.about-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 6vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 12px 0 20px;
}
.about-hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.about-hero p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.about-legacy {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.legacy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.legacy-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px);
  color: var(--brown);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.legacy-text h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--terracotta);
}
.legacy-text p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.legacy-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.08);
}
.legacy-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.legacy-image-wrapper:hover .legacy-image {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.about-values {
  padding: 90px 0;
}
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--terracotta);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.08);
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
}
.value-card .icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(71, 125, 94, 0.08);
  color: var(--terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.value-card:hover .icon-box {
  background: var(--terracotta);
  color: var(--white);
}
.value-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--brown);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.value-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

.about-leadership {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
  background: var(--white);
  z-index: 1;
}
.about-leadership-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-leadership-bg svg {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Waving Thread Paths Animation */
.wave-path-1 {
  stroke-dasharray: 8 6;
  animation: thread-flow-1 45s infinite linear;
}
.wave-path-2 {
  stroke-dasharray: 10 8;
  animation: thread-flow-2 35s infinite linear;
}
.wave-path-3 {
  stroke-dasharray: 6 6;
  animation: thread-flow-3 55s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes thread-flow-1 {
  0% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: -500; }
}
@keyframes thread-flow-2 {
  0% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: 500; }
}
@keyframes thread-flow-3 {
  0% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: -400; }
}

/* CEO Spotlight Styling */
.ceo-spotlight-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: none;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 50px auto 70px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.ceo-spotlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.ceo-image-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: none;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}
.ceo-image-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.ceo-spotlight-card:hover .ceo-image-container img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.ceo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: var(--terracotta);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.ceo-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  display: block;
}
.ceo-details h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--brown);
  margin: 6px 0 18px;
}
.ceo-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ceo-signature {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Directors Grid & Spotlight Cards */
.leader-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.leader-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.avatar-frame {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.leader-card:hover .avatar-frame {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.avatar-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.leader-card:hover .avatar-frame img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.leader-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--brown);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.leader-info .role {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  opacity: 0.85;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .legacy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .about-hero {
    height: auto;
    padding: 160px 0 80px;
  }
  .ceo-spotlight-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 30px;
  }
  .ceo-image-container {
    height: 280px;
  }
}

/* Core Values Background Animating Blobs */
.about-values-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-values-bg::before,
.about-values-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Blob 1: Sage green */
.about-values-bg::before {
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--copper) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  animation: values-blob-move-1 22s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
/* Blob 2: Champagne gold */
.about-values-bg::after {
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -80px;
  animation: values-blob-move-2 26s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes values-blob-move-1 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(-100px, 80px) scale(1.1); }
}
@keyframes values-blob-move-2 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: translate(100px, -80px) scale(0.95); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TECHNOLOGY & MANUFACTURING SECTION REDESIGN
   ========================================================================== */

.tech-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}
.tech-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* 2-column Split Header */
.tech-top-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.tech-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5.5vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.tech-text h2 em {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}
.tech-text p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-top: 24px;
  max-width: 48ch;
}

/* Media Scanner Box */
.tech-media-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  height: 260px;
}
.tech-media-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(0.85);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.tech-media-box:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Laser Scanning Line Animation */
.tech-laser-scanner {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold), 0 0 4px var(--gold);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: laser-scan 4s infinite ease-in-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes laser-scan {
  0% { top: 0%; }
  50% { top: 100%; }
  100% { top: 0%; }
}

/* Background Shifting Blobs */
.tech-section-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tech-section-bg::before,
.tech-section-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: 0.12; /* Soft glow inside dark theme */
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tech-section-bg::before {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--terracotta) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  animation: tech-blob-move-1 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
.tech-section-bg::after {
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -80px;
  animation: tech-blob-move-2 28s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes tech-blob-move-1 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(-100px, 80px) scale(1.1); }
}
@keyframes tech-blob-move-2 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: translate(100px, -80px) scale(0.95); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .tech-top-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .tech-media-box {
    height: 240px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DIGITAL TRACEABILITY SECTION REDESIGN
   ========================================================================== */

.trace-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}
.trace-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* 2-column Split Header */
.trace-top-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.trace-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5.5vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.trace-text h2 em {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}
.trace-text p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-top: 24px;
  max-width: 48ch;
}

/* Trace Image Card */
.trace-image-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  z-index: 2;
}
.trace-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Trace Terminal Monitor Card */
.trace-monitor-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.monitor-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.status-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4caf50;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #4caf50;
  animation: trace-pulse 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes trace-pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(76, 175, 80, 0);
  }
}
.status-text {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.terminal-dots span {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  margin-left: 4px;
}
.monitor-stat {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.monitor-stat .label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.monitor-stat .value {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Tracking Flow Steps */
.tracking-flow {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.flow-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.flow-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 5px;
  top: 16px;
  bottom: -20px;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.status-node {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
  margin-top: 3px;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.flow-item.active .status-node {
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--gold);
}
.flow-item.pending .status-node {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  animation: blink-pending 1.5s infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes blink-pending {
  0% { opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { opacity: 1; }
}
.flow-item h5 {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.flow-item p {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.flow-item .time {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  margin-left: auto;
  text-align: right;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .trace-top-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT WHY CHOOSE OPERA GLOBAL REDESIGN
   ========================================================================== */

.about-why {
  position: relative;
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-why-text .why-subtitle {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 22px);
  color: var(--copper);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 10px 0 24px;
}
.about-why-text p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-why-text p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Image Collage Layout */
.why-collage {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
  width: 100%;
}
.why-collage .img-card {
  position: absolute;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.why-collage .img-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.why-collage .card-1 {
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 50%;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  z-index: 1;
}
.why-collage .card-2 {
  top: 30px;
  right: 15px;
  width: 44%;
  height: 180px;
  border: 6px solid var(--white);
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: rotate(2deg);
}
.why-collage .card-3 {
  top: 160px;
  left: 26%;
  width: 46%;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.15);
}
.why-collage .card-4 {
  bottom: 0px;
  left: 5px;
  width: 40%;
  height: 200px;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 8px 28px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: 4;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.12);
}
.why-collage .img-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .why-collage {
    height: 380px;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .why-collage .card-1 { height: 200px; }
  .why-collage .card-2 { height: 140px; }
  .why-collage .card-3 { height: 220px; top: 120px; }
  .why-collage .card-4 { height: 160px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE STYLING & COLLAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding-top: 180px !important; /* Safe clearance for sticky site header */
  padding-bottom: 80px !important;
}
.contact-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(14, 20, 24, 0.85) 30%, rgba(14, 20, 24, 0.4) 100%),
              url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?q=80&w=1200&auto=format&fit=crop') no-repeat center / cover;
  z-index: 0;
}
.contact-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 650px;
}
.contact-hero-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 76px);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 12px 0 24px;
}
.contact-hero-content h1 em {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}
.contact-hero-content p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 48ch;
}

/* ================= CONTACT PAGE STYLING ================= */
.contact-strip {
  padding: 80px 0 50px !important;
}
.quick-contacts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}
.quick-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.quick-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.04);
}
.quick-card .icon-circle {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(71, 125, 94, 0.08);
  color: var(--copper);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.quick-card .icon-circle svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}
.quick-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brown);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.quick-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.quick-card .text-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--copper);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.quick-card .text-link:hover {
  color: var(--terracotta);
}

/* Map & Form workspace */
.contact-workspace {
  padding: 80px 0 !important;
}
.workspace-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.inquiry-form-panel {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.inquiry-form-panel .panel-head h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--brown);
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
}
.inquiry-form-panel .panel-head p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Minimalist luxury inputs */
.luxury-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.luxury-form .form-group {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.luxury-form .form-group input,
.luxury-form .form-group textarea {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--brown);
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  resize: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.luxury-form .form-group label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.luxury-form .form-group input:focus ~ label,
.luxury-form .form-group input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
.luxury-form .form-group textarea:focus ~ label,
.luxury-form .form-group textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label {
  top: -16px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--copper);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Map Card */
.inquiry-map-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.map-card-wrapper {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.map-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: #fafafa;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 14px 20px;
}
.map-card-header .indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--brown);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.map-card-header .coordinates {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* Exec Directory */
.executive-directory {
  padding: 80px 0 !important;
}
.exec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}
.exec-card {
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 200px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.exec-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.04);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.exec-info .badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.12);
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.exec-info h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brown);
  margin: 0 0 3px;
}
.exec-info p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin: 0;
}
.exec-email {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--copper);
  transition: color 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.exec-email:hover {
  color: var(--terracotta);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .quick-contacts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .workspace-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .inquiry-form-panel {
    padding: 30px 24px;
  }
  .exec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .exec-card {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 180px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCTS & CAPABILITIES STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

.products-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding-top: 180px !important; /* Safe clearance for sticky header */
  padding-bottom: 80px !important;
}
.products-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(14, 20, 24, 0.85) 30%, rgba(14, 20, 24, 0.4) 100%),
              url('/opera-global/Assets/images/product-banner.png') no-repeat center / cover;
  z-index: 0;
}
.products-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 650px;
}
.products-hero-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 76px);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 12px 0 24px;
}
.products-hero-content h1 em {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}
.products-hero-content p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 48ch;
}

/* Section 1: Product Range */
.products-range {
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
}
.products-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.products-collage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}
.prod-collage-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
  width: 100%;
}
.prod-collage-box .collage-item {
  position: absolute;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.prod-collage-box .collage-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.prod-collage-box .c-1 {
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 50%;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  z-index: 1;
}
.prod-collage-box .c-2 {
  top: 30px;
  right: 15px;
  width: 44%;
  height: 180px;
  border: 6px solid var(--white);
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: rotate(2deg);
}
.prod-collage-box .c-3 {
  top: 160px;
  left: 26%;
  width: 46%;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.15);
}
.prod-collage-box .c-4 {
  bottom: 0px;
  left: 5px;
  width: 40%;
  height: 200px;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 8px 28px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: 4;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.12);
}
.prod-collage-box .collage-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.2);
}
.products-info-text .range-subtitle {
  display: block;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--copper);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.specs-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
.spec-group {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 20px;
}
.spec-group h5 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.spec-group p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Section 2: Design & Development */
.products-design {
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
}
.design-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.design-subtitle {
  display: block;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--copper);
  margin: 10px 0 28px;
}
.design-card-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.design-bullet-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.design-bullet-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.05);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.bullet-num {
  background: rgba(71, 125, 94, 0.08);
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bullet-desc h5 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brown);
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}
.bullet-desc p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.design-collage-col {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}
.sketch-panel {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  background: var(--white);
  width: 85%;
  height: 380px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.pattern-sketch {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #fafafa;
  display: block;
}
.sketch-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: var(--brown);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.fashion-polaroids {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
}
.fashion-polaroids .polaroid {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 8px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  width: 130px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.fashion-polaroids .polaroid img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.fashion-polaroids .p-1 {
  transform: rotate(-4deg);
}
.fashion-polaroids .p-2 {
  transform: rotate(3deg);
}

/* Section 3: Production & Quality */
.products-quality {
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
}
.quality-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.quality-collage-col {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}
.quality-image-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.q-img {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  height: 200px;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.q-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.q-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.q-img.q-1 {
  grid-column: span 2;
  height: 260px;
}
.q-img .label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(14, 20, 24, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.quality-info-text .quality-subtitle {
  display: block;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--copper);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.quality-info-text p.description {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.quality-info-text .quality-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 35px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 25px;
}
.q-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.q-stat .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 38px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.q-stat .lbl {
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Section 4: Compliance & Sustainability */
.products-compliance {
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
}
.compliance-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.compliance-subtitle {
  display: block;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--copper);
  margin: 10px 0 24px;
}
.compliance-info p.description {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ceo-quote-block {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin: 30px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--brown);
}
.ceo-quote-block .author {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: normal;
}
.compliance-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.compliance-badges .badge-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 48px; /* Increased height for logo cards */
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.compliance-badges .badge-item img {
  max-height: 34px; /* Increased image height for perfect brand legibility */
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.green-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  height: 480px;
  width: 100%;
}
.green-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.green-image-card .green-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--terracotta);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Section 5: Global Markets & Partners */
.products-partners {
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
}
.partners-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.turnover-stat-panel .t-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 68px;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}
.turnover-stat-panel .t-lbl {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 8px 0 24px;
}
.turnover-stat-panel .t-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.partners-logos-panel {
  width: 100%;
}
.partners-logo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.p-logo {
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--brown);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.p-logo:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--copper);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .products-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .prod-collage-box {
    height: 380px;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .design-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .sketch-panel {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
  }
  .quality-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .quality-image-grid {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .compliance-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .green-image-card {
    height: 350px;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .partners-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
/* Reusable Elegant Textile Wave Backgrounds for Light Sections */
.section-waves-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-waves-bg svg {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL HERO BACKGROUND BLOBS ANIMATION
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-bg-blobs {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-blobs::before,
.hero-bg-blobs::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.08; /* Extremely soft and subtle glow inside dark theme */
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-bg-blobs::before {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--copper) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  animation: hero-blob-1 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
.hero-bg-blobs::after {
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  animation: hero-blob-2 28s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes hero-blob-1 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(-120px, 60px) scale(1.15); }
}
@keyframes hero-blob-2 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1.15); }
  100% { transform: translate(120px, -60px) scale(0.9); }
}

/* Quality Page Precision Grid Background Animation */
.quality-precision-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(71, 125, 94, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(71, 125, 94, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  animation: tech-grid-move 25s infinite linear;
}
.quality-precision-bg::before {
  content: "+";
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 30px;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(71, 125, 94, 0.5);
  line-height: 1;
}
.quality-precision-bg::after {
  content: "+";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(71, 125, 94, 0.5);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MARKETS & PARTNERSHIPS PAGE STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

.markets-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding-top: 180px !important;
  padding-bottom: 90px !important;
}
.markets-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(14, 20, 24, 0.88) 30%, rgba(14, 20, 24, 0.55) 100%),
              url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1451187580459-43490279c0fa?q=80&w=1200&auto=format&fit=crop') no-repeat center / cover;
  z-index: 0;
}
.markets-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 680px;
}
.markets-hero-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 76px);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 12px 0 24px;
}
.markets-hero-content h1 em {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}
.markets-hero-content p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 52ch;
}

/* Overview Section */
.markets-overview {
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
}
.markets-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Left Stats Block */
.stats-card-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
}
.stat-highlight-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
}
.stat-highlight-box .number-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(54px, 7vw, 84px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brown);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-highlight-box .stat-label {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.stat-highlight-box .stat-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin: 0;
}

.stat-mini-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.mini-box {
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.mini-box:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.04);
}
.mini-box .num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brown);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.mini-box .lbl {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* Narrative & Cornerstone */
.markets-narrative .lead-text {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--brown);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.markets-narrative p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.cornerstone-card {
  background: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.3);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 30px;
  position: relative;
}
.cornerstone-card .cornerstone-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--copper);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cornerstone-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--brown);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cornerstone-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Map Section Extras */
.markets-map-section {
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
}
.world-map-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}
.world-map-plate {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hq-node::before {
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
  animation: pulse-gold 2s infinite !important;
}

.region-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.region-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 26px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.region-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.region-card h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.region-card .region-stat {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.region-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Retail Partners Grid & Logo Boxes */
.markets-partners {
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
}
.partner-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.partner-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 240px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.02);
}
.partner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.06);
}
.partner-card.flagship {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf8f4 100%);
}

.partner-logo-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #fafafa;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.partner-logo-box img {
  max-height: 44px;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: contrast(1.05);
}

.card-tag-row {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.share-badge {
  background: var(--copper);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.partner-body h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brown);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.partner-body p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin: 0;
}
.partner-footer {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.partner-footer span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--copper);
}

/* Call to Action Banner */
.markets-cta-section {
  padding: 80px 0 !important;
}
.markets-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brown) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 50px 60px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(14, 20, 24, 0.2);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.markets-cta-banner .cta-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 6px 0 10px;
}
.markets-cta-banner .cta-content p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 54ch;
}
.markets-cta-banner .cta-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Markets */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .partner-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .markets-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .region-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .partner-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .markets-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 30px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .partner-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stat-mini-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPACT MARKETS LAYOUT & DYNAMIC HOVER TRANSITIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.markets-metrics-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.market-stat-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 16px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--line);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.market-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.18);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf8f4 100%);
}

.market-stat-card .icon-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.12);
  color: var(--copper);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.market-stat-card:hover .icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
  background: var(--copper);
  color: var(--white);
}

.market-stat-card .stat-val {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brown);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.market-stat-card:hover .stat-val {
  color: var(--copper);
}

.market-stat-card .stat-lbl {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--copper);
  display: block;
}

/* Revenue Growth Trajectory Hover Interactions */
.growth-bar-item {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.growth-bar-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.growth-bar-item .bar-pill {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 36px;
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.growth-bar-item:hover .bar-pill {
  filter: brightness(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.4);
}

.markets-brand-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.brand-compact-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 16px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 130px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(31, 36, 33, 0.02);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.brand-compact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf8f5 100%);
}

.brand-compact-card .brand-img {
  max-height: 38px;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.brand-compact-card:hover .brand-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.brand-compact-card .brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brown);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.brand-compact-card .brand-region {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

.brand-compact-card .badge-55 {
  background: var(--copper);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.markets-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.markets-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .markets-metrics-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .markets-brand-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .markets-metrics-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .markets-brand-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@keyframes tech-grid-move {
  0% { background-position: 0 0; }
  100% { background-position: 50px 50px; }
}
}