/* ==========================================================================
   AINOX — Premium Influencer Marketing Agency Design System
   Domain: ainox.in
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Caveat:wght@600;700&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Manrope:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@500;600;700;800;900&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@1,600;1,700;1,800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Palette */
  --color-primary-deep: #1E0538;
  --color-primary: #2E0854;
  --color-primary-light: #3B136F;
  --color-violet: #6D28D9;
  --color-purple: #7C3AED;
  --color-purple-light: #8B5CF6;
  --color-purple-soft: #A78BFA;
  --color-magenta-soft: #D946EF;
  --color-lavender: #F3E8FF;
  --color-lavender-light: #FAF5FF;
  
  /* Neutrals */
  --color-black: #0B0813;
  --color-dark: #120E1E;
  --color-dark-surface: #181328;
  --color-dark-card: #201934;
  --color-gray-900: #0F0C20;
  --color-gray-800: #1F1B2E;
  --color-gray-700: #332F45;
  --color-gray-600: #4B475B;
  --color-gray-500: #6E6A7F;
  --color-gray-400: #9D99AF;
  --color-gray-300: #D1CFDB;
  --color-gray-200: #E5E3EC;
  --color-gray-100: #F3F2F7;
  --color-gray-50: #F9F9FB;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  
  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-purple-cta: linear-gradient(135deg, #2E0854 0%, #4C1D95 40%, #7C3AED 100%);
  --gradient-purple-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A1D96 0%, #7C3AED 50%, #9333EA 100%);
  --gradient-purple-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08) 0%, rgba(217, 70, 239, 0.05) 100%);
  --gradient-card-border: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3) 0%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.05) 100%);
  
  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 12, 32, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(46, 8, 84, 0.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(46, 8, 84, 0.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 60px rgba(46, 8, 84, 0.12), 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 20px 45px rgba(46, 8, 84, 0.12), 0 6px 15px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-primary: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-secondary: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  --font-numbers: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  
  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-base: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  
  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --container-wide: 1360px;
  --nav-height: 84px;
}

/* Base Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

img, video {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  outline: none;
}

/* Utility Containers */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 28px;
  padding-right: 28px;
}

.container-wide {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 28px;
  padding-right: 28px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AINOX SPECIAL LOGO EFFECT (Section 3, 39, 52)
   "AINOX" with "AI" animated subtle flowing premium gradient, "NOX" solid.
   NO caption or tagline underneath.
   ========================================================================== */
.ainox-brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  position: relative;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.ainox-brand-logo .logo-ai {
  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    #2E0854 0%,
    #4C1D95 18%,
    #7C3AED 36%,
    #9333EA 52%,
    #D946EF 68%,
    #C084FC 82%,
    #2E0854 100%
  );
  background-size: 260% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: aiGradientFlow 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: filter var(--transition-base);
}

.ainox-brand-logo:hover .logo-ai {
  filter: brightness(1.22) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25));
}

.ainox-brand-logo .logo-nox {
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Dark mode / dark background logo variation (CRITICAL FIX: Explicitly targeting .site-footer) */
.dark-theme-logo .logo-ai,
.site-footer .logo-ai,
.site-footer .ainox-brand-logo .logo-ai,
.footer .logo-ai,
.dark-nav.scrolled .logo-ai {
  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    #C084FC 0%,
    #DDD6FE 20%,
    #F472B6 40%,
    #FFFFFF 58%,
    #A78BFA 78%,
    #C084FC 100%
  ) !important;
  background-size: 260% 100% !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  animation: aiGradientFlow 5.5s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  filter: brightness(1.25) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.45));
}

.dark-theme-logo .logo-nox,
.site-footer .logo-nox,
.site-footer .ainox-brand-logo .logo-nox,
.footer .logo-nox {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.site-footer .ainox-brand-logo {
  font-size: 2.35rem !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: baseline !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

@keyframes aiGradientFlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & CTAs
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-purple-cta);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(46, 8, 84, 0.22);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B136F 0%, #6D28D9 50%, #8B5CF6 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-300);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
  color: var(--color-purple);
  background: var(--color-lavender-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary-dark {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-secondary-dark:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--color-purple-soft);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-white {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: var(--color-lavender-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 12, 32, 0.04);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  height: 72px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 12, 32, 0.06);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-purple);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-purple);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE MENU DRAWER
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--color-white);
  z-index: 1050;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-800);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-purple);
}

.mobile-drawer-actions {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

.drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 8, 19, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1040;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.drawer-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION COMMON STYLES
   Compact, dense, editorial vertical rhythm (84px desktop / 68px tablet / 56px mobile)
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 48px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-gray {
  background-color: var(--color-gray-50);
}

.section-lavender {
  background-color: #FAF8FD;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--color-lavender);
  color: var(--color-purple);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-badge.dark {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-purple-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-dark .section-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-dark .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.mx-auto {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (Denser padding, zero excessive gaps)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 16px);
  padding-bottom: 36px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(217, 70, 239, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 50%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 46px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--color-lavender);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-tag .tag-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-purple);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-headline .text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E0538 20%, #7C3AED 70%, #9333EA 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Hero Agency Editorial Composition */
.hero-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-visual-main {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(11, 8, 19, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-visual-main:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.hero-visual-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Inset editorial image for layered agency feel */
.hero-editorial-inset {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  left: -32px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  z-index: 3;
  display: block;
}

.hero-editorial-inset img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VECTOR SOCIAL MEDIA ICONS BACKGROUND SYSTEM
   Clean, elegant outline vectors (Instagram, YouTube, Verified, Heart, Sparkle)
   Positioned strictly in peripheral margins on desktop.
   NEVER overlaps center content or text columns.
   Hidden completely on mobile screens (max-width: 768px).
   ========================================================================== */
.vector-social-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out;
}

.v-social-icon {
  position: absolute;
  color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.28);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v-social-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

/* Specific peripheral desktop coordinates — away from all center copy */
.v-icon-ig {
  top: 18%;
  left: 3%;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  animation: vIconFloat1 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.v-icon-yt {
  top: 15%;
  right: 4%;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  animation: vIconFloat2 11s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.v-icon-badge {
  bottom: 22%;
  right: 4.5%;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  animation: vIconFloat3 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.v-icon-heart {
  bottom: 18%;
  left: 3.5%;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  animation: vIconFloat4 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.v-icon-sparkle-1 {
  top: 8%;
  left: 28%;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: vIconFloat1 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.v-icon-sparkle-2 {
  top: 10%;
  right: 28%;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: vIconFloat3 8.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.v-icon-share {
  bottom: 14%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: vIconFloat2 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Subtle background connecting lines */
.v-social-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

@keyframes vIconFloat1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(4deg); }
}

@keyframes vIconFloat2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(12px) rotate(-4deg); }
}

@keyframes vIconFloat3 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-3deg); }
}

@keyframes vIconFloat4 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(10px) rotate(3deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL STATEMENT (Section 10 Revision)
   "BUILT FOR BRANDS. CONNECTED TO CREATORS."
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-statement-section {
  padding: 34px 0;
  background: var(--color-black);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.editorial-track-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}

.editorial-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: editorialMarquee 26s linear infinite;
}

.editorial-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.editorial-statement-phrase {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.statement-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, #DDD6FE 0%, #C084FC 50%, #F472B6 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.statement-sep {
  color: var(--color-purple);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

@keyframes editorialMarquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 02: BRANDS × CREATORS (Signature Split Composition)
   BRANDS ← AINOX → CREATORS
   ========================================================================== */
.split-experience-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 24px 0 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-experience-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.split-center-anchor {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(46, 8, 84, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.split-center-anchor .anchor-side {
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
}

.split-center-anchor .anchor-arrow {
  color: var(--color-purple);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.split-center-anchor .anchor-brand {
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, #2E0854 0%, #7C3AED 50%, #9333EA 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.split-experience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.split-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 360px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 32px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.16);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.split-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(46, 8, 84, 0.22);
}

.split-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.split-card-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.split-card:hover .split-card-bg img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.split-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 8, 19, 0.2) 0%, rgba(11, 8, 19, 0.85) 60%, #0B0813 100%);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.split-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  color: var(--color-white);
  max-width: 480px;
}

.split-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #DDD6FE;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.split-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.split-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 03: WHAT AINOX DOES (4 Key Capabilities Asymmetric Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.capabilities-asymmetric-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.capabilities-asymmetric-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.capability-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.capability-card.featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.capability-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.capability-media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 220px;
}

.capability-card.featured .capability-media {
  height: 100%;
}

.capability-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.capability-card:hover .capability-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.capability-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(18, 14, 30, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.capability-body {
  padding: 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.capability-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.capability-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 04: WHY AINOX (Brand Differentiators + Creator Teaser)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-ainox-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.why-diff-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(46, 8, 84, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.why-diff-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-purple-accent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.why-diff-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.why-diff-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.why-diff-number {
  font-family: var(--font-numbers);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--color-purple);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-diff-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-primary-deep);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-diff-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

.creator-teaser-strip {
  margin-top: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #180D2B 0%, #2A084E 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.teaser-highlights {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.teaser-highlights .highlight-sep {
  color: var(--color-purple);
}

.teaser-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #C084FC;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.teaser-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 05: HOW IT WORKS (Compact 4 Steps with Vector Path)
   ========================================================================== */
.how-compact-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.how-vector-connector-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.how-connector-path {
  stroke: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 6 6;
  fill: none;
  animation: constellationFlow 20s linear infinite;
}

.how-compact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.how-compact-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.how-compact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.how-compact-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--color-purple);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.how-compact-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.how-compact-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 06: BRANDS / CREATORS CTA (Agency Campaign Poster)
   ========================================================================== */
.poster-cta-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B0813 0%, #1A0B2E 60%, #2E0854 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(11, 8, 19, 0.25);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.poster-cta-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.poster-cta-content p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.poster-creator-element {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: center;
}

.poster-creator-element h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.poster-creator-element p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INNER PAGE VECTOR HERO BACKGROUNDS
   ========================================================================== */
.inner-hero-vector-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.inner-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.inner-hero-vector-svg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vector-flowing-path {
  stroke: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.32);
  stroke-width: 1.4;
  stroke-dasharray: 6 8;
  fill: none;
  animation: constellationFlow 22s linear infinite;
}

.vector-flowing-path-reverse {
  stroke: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.24);
  stroke-width: 1.2;
  stroke-dasharray: 5 7;
  fill: none;
  animation: constellationFlowReverse 26s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes constellationFlowReverse {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 200;
  }
}

.vector-node-dot {
  fill: #7C3AED;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.vector-frame-rect {
  stroke: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.28);
  stroke-width: 1.2;
  stroke-dasharray: 5 5;
  fill: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.03);
  rx: 8;
}

.vector-creator-ring {
  stroke: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 4 6;
  fill: none;
  animation: rotateSlow 24s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotateSlow {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); transform-origin: center; }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); transform-origin: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT / EDITORIAL POSITIONING (Section 11)
   ========================================================================== */
.positioning-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 68px;
}

.positioning-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.positioning-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.editorial-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.editorial-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.pillar-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--color-lavender);
  color: var(--color-purple);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pillar-content p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NUMBERED CARDS SECTION (Section 12 & 19 - Uploaded Screenshot Concept)
   "Why Brands Choose AINOX" & "Reasons To Join AINOX"
   Giant numbers 01-06, bold typography, light card background, subtle shadow,
   accent border, clean decorative separators, strong heading.
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   REASONS TO JOIN THE AINOX COMMUNITY
   Editorial script headline + bold uppercase brand title
   ========================================================================== */
.reasons-heading {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.reasons-script-line {
  font-family: 'Caveat', 'Playfair Display', cursive, serif;
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.reasons-brand-line {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-purple);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.numbered-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.numbered-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 22px 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--color-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(46, 8, 84, 0.04), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.numbered-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7C3AED, #A855F7);
  opacity: 1;
}

.numbered-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(46, 8, 84, 0.09), 0 4px 12px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
}

.numbered-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Giant Decorative Number */
.card-giant-number {
  font-family: var(--font-numbers);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.numbered-card:hover .card-giant-number {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  color: var(--color-purple);
}

/* Card Title */
.card-bold-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-purple);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Decorative Separator (Inspired by Reference Screenshot) */
.card-ornament-separator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 160px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.card-ornament-separator .sep-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-gray-200);
}

.card-ornament-separator .sep-icon {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-purple);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Card Description */
.card-body-text {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION (Section 13)
   "Our Influencer Marketing Services" (8 services, visuals, storytelling)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 12, 32, 0.07);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-purple-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.service-card:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card-media {
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.service-badge-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(18, 14, 30, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.service-card-body {
  padding: 24px 22px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-purple);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-title {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: var(--color-purple);
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-purple);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-link {
  gap: 12px;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS (Section 15)
   4-step animated timeline
   ========================================================================== */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  position: relative;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.step-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--color-purple);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BRAND CAMPAIGN SECTION (Section 14)
   "Your Brand. The Right Creators."
   ========================================================================== */
.brand-campaign-block {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-black) 0%, var(--color-dark-surface) 60%, var(--color-primary-deep) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 60px 52px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.brand-campaign-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 52px;
}

.brand-campaign-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.brand-campaign-content p {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.brand-campaign-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.brand-campaign-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Campaign decorative tags */
.campaign-overlay-tag {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(18, 14, 30, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.campaign-tag-top {
  top: 24px;
  right: -16px;
}

.campaign-tag-bottom {
  bottom: 24px;
  left: -16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CREATOR RECRUITMENT SECTION (Section 16)
   "Creators. Get Discovered By The Right Brands."
   NO public creator profiles, NO rates, NO directory!
   ========================================================================== */
.creator-join-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-gray-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 60px 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

.creator-join-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 52px;
}

.creator-collage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.creator-collage img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.creator-collage img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.creator-collage img:nth-child(2) {
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.creator-collage img:nth-child(3) {
  margin-top: -24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SELECTED WORK / CASE STUDIES (Section 20)
   Real editorial framework, NO fabricated fake numbers
   ========================================================================== */
.case-studies-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.case-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.case-media {
  height: 280px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.case-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.case-card:hover .case-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.case-category-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  background: rgba(18, 14, 30, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.case-content {
  padding: 32px 30px;
}

.case-client {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-purple);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.case-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.case-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.case-specs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
}

.spec-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  background: var(--color-gray-100);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS (Section 22)
   Editorial quotes from brands and creators
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-numbers);
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-purple-soft);
  opacity: 0.45;
  margin-bottom: -16px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-500);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION (Section 23)
   8 questions with animated accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-wrapper {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 36px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 20px 26px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--color-purple);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-lavender);
  color: var(--color-purple);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--color-purple);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-smooth), padding var(--transition-base);
  padding: 0 28px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 400px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL CTA (Section 24)
   "Ready To Create Something People Remember?"
   Tightened padding + converging social signals
   ========================================================================== */
.final-cta-section .v-social-icon {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.final-cta-section {
  padding: 44px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25) 0%, rgba(18, 14, 30, 0.98) 75%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-black) 0%, #150A26 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Converging Social Signals in Final CTA */
.cta-social-field {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-signal-pill {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  user-select: none;
}

.cta-signal-pill.pos-cta-1 { top: 20%; left: 8%; }
.cta-signal-pill.pos-cta-2 { top: 22%; right: 9%; }
.cta-signal-pill.pos-cta-3 { bottom: 22%; left: 10%; }
.cta-signal-pill.pos-cta-4 { bottom: 24%; right: 11%; }

.cta-signal-pill .pill-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-purple);
}

.cta-signal-pill .pill-dot.pulse {
  background: #10B981;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

.cta-glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.28;
}

.cta-glow-orb.orb-1 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  top: 10%;
  left: 20%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #7C3AED 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.cta-glow-orb.orb-2 {
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  bottom: 5%;
  right: 18%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #D946EF 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.final-cta-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.final-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.final-cta-sub {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.final-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (Section 25)
   AINOX, ainox.in, NO caption under logo.
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-black);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 44px 0 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand-col {
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.footer-domain {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-purple-soft);
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-400);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-500);
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-purple);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL WINDOWS & FORMS (Creator App & Brand Enquiry)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 8, 19, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-container {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(10px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-container {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 32px 36px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  background: var(--color-gray-100);
  border: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gray-200);
  color: var(--color-black);
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.modal-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 32px 36px;
}

/* Multi-step progress indicator */
.step-indicator-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.step-indicator-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gray-200);
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0 4px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.node-circle {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gray-100);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gray-300);
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.step-node.active .node-circle {
  background: var(--color-purple);
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--color-lavender);
}

.step-node.completed .node-circle {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.node-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gray-500);
  margin-top: 6px;
  text-align: center;
}

.step-node.active .node-label {
  color: var(--color-purple);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Form inputs */
.form-step {
  display: none;
}

.form-step.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-300);
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.custom-checkbox {
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: var(--color-gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  user-select: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.custom-checkbox input {
  display: none;
}

.custom-checkbox.selected {
  background: var(--color-lavender);
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.form-footer-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

.form-success-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
}

.success-icon-big {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-lavender);
  color: var(--color-purple);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Section 44)
   Mobile first consideration & clean desktop breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .section {
    padding: 38px 0;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 16px);
    padding-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .split-experience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .split-card {
    min-height: 320px;
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }

  .capabilities-asymmetric-grid,
  .capabilities-asymmetric-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .capability-card.featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .capability-card.featured .capability-media {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .why-ainox-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .how-compact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .how-vector-connector-svg {
    display: none;
  }

  .poster-cta-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 48px 32px;
  }

  .hero-grid,
  .positioning-grid,
  .brand-campaign-grid,
  .creator-join-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  
  /* ==========================================================================
   REASONS TO JOIN THE AINOX COMMUNITY
   Editorial script headline + bold uppercase brand title
   ========================================================================== */
.reasons-heading {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.reasons-script-line {
  font-family: 'Caveat', 'Playfair Display', cursive, serif;
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.reasons-brand-line {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-purple);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.numbered-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .case-studies-grid,
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .nav-links,
  .nav-actions {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 3.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --nav-height: 72px;
  }
  
  .section {
    padding: 28px 0;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 12px);
    padding-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .final-cta-section {
    padding: 36px 0;
  }

  .vector-social-bg,
  .hero-social-field,
  .inner-hero-vector-canvas,
  .cta-social-field,
  .v-social-icon,
  .v-social-lines {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .why-ainox-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .how-compact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .creator-teaser-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 20px 24px;
  }

  .split-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .poster-cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
  
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.45rem;
  }
  
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }
  
  /* ==========================================================================
   REASONS TO JOIN THE AINOX COMMUNITY
   Editorial script headline + bold uppercase brand title
   ========================================================================== */
.reasons-heading {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.reasons-script-line {
  font-family: 'Caveat', 'Playfair Display', cursive, serif;
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.reasons-brand-line {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-purple);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.numbered-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .brand-campaign-block {
    padding: 48px 24px;
  }
  
  .brand-campaign-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  
  .site-footer .ainox-brand-logo {
    font-size: 2.1rem !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }
  
  .site-footer .footer-brand-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}