/* Branden Sanders AI — Premium boutique consultancy site */
:root {
  --black: #0a0a0a;
  --black-pure: #000000;
  --gold: #d4af37;
  --gold-bright: #e9c659;
  --red: #c41e3a;
  --red-deep: #a01830;
  --off-white: #f5f5f5;
  --cream: #F5F1EA;
  --gray-700: #2a2a2a;
  --gray-500: #6b6b6b;
  --gray-300: #d8d8d8;
  --serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --display: 'Bebas Neue', 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--off-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* === Layout === */
.container { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }
.section { padding: 96px 0; }
.section-cream { background: var(--cream); color: var(--black); }
.section-cream .lead { color: var(--gray-700); }

/* === Typography === */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: 24px; }
h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.lead { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--gray-300); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.section-cream .eyebrow { color: var(--red); }

/* === Buttons === */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
}
.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-bright); color: var(--black); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212,175,55,.35); }
.btn-red { background: transparent; color: var(--off-white); border-color: var(--red); }
.btn-red:hover { background: var(--red); color: var(--off-white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--off-white); border-color: var(--gray-300); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.btn-block { display: block; width: 100%; }

/* === Header === */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.12);
}
.nav-wrap {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.brand-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.brand-logo img { height: 48px; width: auto; }
.brand-logo .brand-text { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--off-white); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 32px; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a { color: var(--off-white); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-cta { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: transparent; border: 0; color: var(--off-white); font-size: 1.6rem; cursor: pointer; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; flex-direction: column; background: var(--black); padding: 24px; gap: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.2); }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
}

/* === Hero === */
.hero {
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 0%, rgba(196,30,58,.18), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 100%, rgba(212,175,55,.12), transparent 60%),
    var(--black-pure);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content { position: relative; max-width: 880px; }
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hero .lead { font-size: 1.25rem; max-width: 720px; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-form-wrap { max-width: 640px; }

/* === Cards === */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

.card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #141414 0%, #0d0d0d 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.18);
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.card h3 { color: var(--off-white); font-family: var(--serif); }
.card .price { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 2rem; color: var(--red); letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin: 8px 0 16px; }
.card ul { list-style: none; margin: 12px 0 24px; }
.card ul li { padding: 6px 0 6px 24px; position: relative; color: var(--gray-300); font-size: 0.93rem; }
.card ul li::before { content: '◆'; color: var(--gold); position: absolute; left: 0; font-size: 0.7rem; top: 10px; }
.card .card-cta { margin-top: auto; }
.section-cream .card { background: #fff; border-color: rgba(0,0,0,.08); color: var(--black); }
.section-cream .card h3 { color: var(--black); }
.section-cream .card ul li { color: var(--gray-700); }

/* Service tag */
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,.15);
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.tag-red { background: rgba(196,30,58,.15); color: var(--red); }

/* === Forms === */
.form-card {
  background: #111;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.25);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.form-row { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-row label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-row input, .form-row select, .form-row textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
  color: var(--off-white);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: border-color .2s ease;
}
.form-row input:focus, .form-row select:focus, .form-row textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); background: #0d0d0d;
}
.form-row textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.form-row .err { color: var(--red); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 6px; display: none; }
.form-row.invalid .err { display: block; }
.form-row.invalid input, .form-row.invalid select, .form-row.invalid textarea { border-color: var(--red); }
.form-grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .form-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.form-status { margin-top: 16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 4px; display: none; }
.form-status.success { display: block; background: rgba(212,175,55,.12); border: 1px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.form-status.error { display: block; background: rgba(196,30,58,.12); border: 1px solid var(--red); color: #ff6478; }
.form-banner { padding: 14px 18px; background: rgba(212,175,55,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.3); color: var(--gold); border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 24px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* === Footer === */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--black-pure);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.15);
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
  margin-top: 80px;
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }
.footer-grid h4 { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-grid ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-grid ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-grid ul li a { color: var(--gray-300); font-size: 0.93rem; }
.footer-grid ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-brand img { height: 56px; }
.footer-brand strong { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: var(--gray-500); font-size: 0.85rem;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; } }

/* === Trust strip === */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 32px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.trust-strip span {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin: 0 16px;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.trust-strip span + span::before { content: '•'; color: var(--red); margin-right: 32px; }

/* === Page hero === */
.page-hero {
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(196,30,58,.12), transparent 50%),
    var(--black-pure);
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.12);
}
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--gold); }
.page-hero .underline {
  width: 80px; height: 4px; background: var(--red);
  margin: 24px auto 24px; border-radius: 2px;
}

/* === Services page === */
.service-block {
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.1);
}
.service-block:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.service-block h2 { color: var(--gold); }
.service-block .price { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 3rem; color: var(--red); letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.service-block ul { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.service-block ul li { padding: 10px 0 10px 32px; position: relative; color: var(--gray-300); font-size: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.service-block ul li::before { content: '◆'; color: var(--gold); position: absolute; left: 8px; top: 12px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.service-cta-row { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* === Portfolio === */
.filter-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin: 24px 0 48px; }
.filter-tab {
  padding: 10px 20px; background: transparent; color: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid #333; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; transition: all .2s ease;
}
.filter-tab:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.filter-tab.active { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); border-color: var(--gold); }

.case-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #141414 0%, #0a0a0a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--gold); }
.case-cover {
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red) 0%, var(--black) 60%, var(--gold) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--display); color: var(--off-white);
  font-size: 1.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-align: center;
  padding: 24px; position: relative;
}
.case-cover::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,.5), transparent),
                    radial-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 18px 18px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.case-cover span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.case-body { padding: 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.case-body h3 { color: var(--off-white); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.case-body p { color: var(--gray-500); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 16px; flex: 1; }
.case-body .case-cta { margin-top: auto; }

/* === About === */
.about-hero { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; padding: 56px 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .about-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.about-hero img { border-radius: 8px; border: 3px solid var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(212,175,55,.18); }
.about-hero h2 { color: var(--gold); }
.about-hero p { margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--gray-300); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.creds {
  list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px; margin: 32px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .creds { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.creds li {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--off-white);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}

.differentiator {
  padding: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #141414, #0a0a0a);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.15);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.differentiator .num {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--red); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.differentiator h3 { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.differentiator p { color: var(--gray-300); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: 8px; }

/* === Book / Calendly === */
.calendly-embed {
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  margin: 32px auto;
  max-width: 1000px;
}
.calendly-embed iframe { width: 100%; height: 760px; border: 0; display: block; }
.book-fallback { text-align: center; margin: 24px 0; color: var(--gray-300); }
.book-fallback a { color: var(--gold); }

/* === Animations === */
.fade-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* === Utilities === */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 16px; } .mt-4 { margin-top: 32px; } .mt-6 { margin-top: 48px; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 16px; } .mb-4 { margin-bottom: 32px; } .mb-6 { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.gold { color: var(--gold); } .red { color: var(--red); }
.thank-card { padding: 48px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #141414, #0a0a0a); border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 32px auto; }
.thank-card h2 { color: var(--gold); }
.thank-card p { color: var(--gray-300); margin: 12px 0; }

/* =====================================================
   FUN LAYER — animations, gradients, motion, life
   ===================================================== */

/* Animated gold gradient sweep across headlines */
@keyframes goldSweep {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}
.gold-sweep {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4af37 0%, #fff8d6 25%, #e9c659 50%, #d4af37 75%, #c41e3a 90%, #d4af37 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  animation: goldSweep 7s linear infinite;
}

/* Pulsing live dot */
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.08); }
}
.pulse { animation: pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.tag-red.pulse {
  background: rgba(196,30,58,0.18);
  color: #ff4b6e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(196,30,58,0.6);
  animation: pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite, ringPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ringPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(196,30,58,0.55); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(196,30,58,0); }
}

/* Card glow on hover */
.card-glow {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.card-glow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 0%, #d4af37 25%, transparent 50%, #c41e3a 75%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: spin 6s linear infinite;
}
.card-glow:hover::before { opacity: 0.7; }
@keyframes spin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.card-glow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #141414 0%, #0d0d0d 100%);
  border-radius: 7px;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Hero: animated background video + overlay */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.45;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-bg-video + .hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.4) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.7) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 30%, rgba(196,30,58,0.25), transparent 50%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Animated grid pattern overlay (electric feel) */
.hero::before {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px, 80px 80px, 32px 32px;
  animation: gridDrift 30s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}
@keyframes gridDrift {
  0%   { background-position: 0 0, 0 0, 0 0; }
  100% { background-position: 80px 80px, 80px 80px, 32px 32px; }
}

/* Floating gold particles */
.particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #d4af37 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: floatUp 12s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes floatUp {
  0%   { transform: translateY(110vh) scale(0.6); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 0.9; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-10vh) scale(1.4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* CTA buttons — shimmer */
.btn-gold {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #f5d76e 50%, #d4af37 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmerBtn 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
}
@keyframes shimmerBtn {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%      { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
.btn-gold:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(196,30,58,0.3); }
.btn-gold::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -75%;
  width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5) 50%, transparent 100%);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}
.btn-gold:hover::before { left: 125%; }

/* Stats counter strip */
.stats-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #1a0a0e 50%, #0a0a0a 100%);
  padding: 64px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
}
.stats-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(196,30,58,0.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; } }
.stat .stat-num {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #f5d76e, #d4af37);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-block;
}
.stat .stat-label {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.stat .stat-suffix {
  font-family: var(--display);
  color: var(--red);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

/* Marquee — niches scroll */
.marquee {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--red);
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--red);
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 48px;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.marquee-item {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  color: var(--black);
}
.marquee-item::after {
  content: '◆';
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* Hero CTA — extra urgency badge */
.urgency-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(196,30,58,0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ff6478;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.urgency-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: #ff4b6e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ff4b6e;
  animation: pulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Section dividers — animated diagonal */
.diagonal-divider {
  height: 60px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 49%, var(--gold) 49.5%, var(--gold) 50.5%, transparent 51%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--cream) 50%, var(--black) 50%, var(--black) 100%);
}

/* Fade-in upgrade — staggered children */
.fade-in.stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.fade-in.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-in.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-in.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-in.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.35s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-in.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.45s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-in.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.55s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-in.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.65s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-in.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.75s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Service / case card hover lift extra */
.card:hover, .case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
}

/* Wolf-logo nav micro-spin on hover */
.brand-logo img {
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}
.brand-logo:hover img {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,0.6));
}

/* Differentiator number — animated reveal */
.differentiator .num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c41e3a, #ff4b6e, #d4af37);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(196,30,58,0.3);
}

/* Section-cream pattern */
.section-cream {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-cream::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,30,58,0.06), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section-cream::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px; left: -100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Mouse-follow glow on dark sections */
.glow-cursor {
  position: fixed;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.08), transparent 60%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 0;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* Page hero — animated underline */
.page-hero .underline {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--gold), var(--red));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmerBtn 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Trust strip enhancement */
.trust-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5F1EA 0%, #fff8e8 50%, #F5F1EA 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.1), transparent);
  animation: trustShine 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes trustShine {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  50%      { transform: translateX(100%); }
}
.trust-strip .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Scroll-triggered count-up styling baseline */
.count-up { display: inline-block; }

/* Button click micro-feedback */
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98); }

/* Smooth scroll respect for reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .hero-bg-video { display: none; }
}