/* =========================================================
   WhiteFox Studios — Global styles
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* Brand palette */
  --color-primary: #652365;
  --color-primary-hover: #4E194E;
  --color-purple-light: #8D5B8D;
  --color-text: #231F20;
  --color-black: #000000;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-background: #FFFFFF;
  --color-background-soft: #F5F3F5;
  --color-border: #E3DFE3;

  /* Derived tokens */
  --color-ink: #150C15;              /* dark section background */
  --color-ink-2: #1F121F;            /* dark card */
  --color-ink-border: #3A2A3A;
  --color-on-dark: #F7F2F7;
  --color-on-dark-muted: #BFAEBF;    /* 7.9:1 on ink */
  --color-accent-on-dark: #D6B4D6;   /* purple accent on dark */
  --color-muted: #5E555E;            /* 7.1:1 on white */
  --color-tint: #EFE5EF;
  --color-error: #B3261E;
  --color-success: #1E6B3A;

  /* Type */
  --font-display: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Archivo", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-tamil: "Noto Sans Tamil", var(--font-body);

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1: 4px;  --space-2: 8px;  --space-3: 12px; --space-4: 16px;
  --space-5: 24px; --space-6: 32px; --space-7: 48px; --space-8: 64px;
  --space-9: 96px; --space-10: 128px;

  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(35, 31, 32, .06), 0 2px 8px rgba(101, 35, 101, .06);
  --shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(101, 35, 101, .25);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(21, 12, 21, .35);

  --container: 1400px;
  --gutter: clamp(16px, 4vw, 40px);
  --header-h: 76px;

  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
  --dur-fast: 180ms;
  --dur: 320ms;
  --dur-slow: 700ms;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 16px); }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-background);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: 0; padding: 0; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text); }
p { margin: 0; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 6px; }
.section--dark :focus-visible, .site-footer :focus-visible { outline-color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }
::selection { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }

.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: 16px; top: -60px; z-index: 200; background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transform: translateY(-120%); transition: transform var(--dur-fast); }
.skip-link:focus { transform: translateY(72px); }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.section { padding-block: clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px); position: relative; }
.section--soft { background: var(--color-background-soft); }
.section--dark { background: var(--color-ink); color: var(--color-on-dark); }
.section--dark h2, .section--dark h3 { color: var(--color-on-dark); }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; border-radius: 2px; }
.section--dark .eyebrow { color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }

.h-display { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7.2vw, 6rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.035em; line-height: .98; }
.h-1 { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.4vw, 4.4rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.h-2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.h-3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem); font-weight: 600; }
.lede { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--color-muted); max-width: 60ch; line-height: 1.65; }
.section--dark .lede { color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); }
.text-accent { color: var(--color-primary); }
.section--dark .text-accent { color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }

.section-head { display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .section-head--split { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; align-items: end; gap: var(--space-8); }
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  --btn-bg: var(--color-primary); --btn-fg: #fff; --btn-bd: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  min-height: 48px; padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1.5px solid var(--btn-bd);
  background: var(--btn-bg); color: var(--btn-fg);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) ease, color var(--dur-fast) ease, border-color var(--dur-fast) ease, transform var(--dur-fast) ease;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out); }
.btn::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1.5px; border-radius: inherit; box-shadow: var(--shadow); opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--dur) ease; pointer-events: none; }
.btn:hover { --btn-bg: var(--color-primary-hover); --btn-bd: var(--color-primary-hover); }
.btn:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn:active { transform: scale(.97); }
.btn--ghost { --btn-bg: transparent; --btn-fg: var(--color-text); --btn-bd: var(--color-border); }
.btn--ghost:hover { --btn-bg: var(--color-text); --btn-fg: #fff; --btn-bd: var(--color-text); }
.btn--ghost::after, .btn--light::after, .btn--outline-light::after { display: none; }
.btn--light { --btn-bg: #fff; --btn-fg: var(--color-primary); --btn-bd: #fff; }
.btn--light:hover { --btn-bg: var(--color-tint); --btn-fg: var(--color-primary-hover); --btn-bd: var(--color-tint); }
.btn--outline-light { --btn-bg: transparent; --btn-fg: #fff; --btn-bd: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.btn--outline-light:hover { --btn-bg: #fff; --btn-fg: var(--color-ink); --btn-bd: #fff; }
.btn--sm { min-height: 44px; padding: 10px 18px; font-size: .92rem; }
.btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3); }

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary); min-height: 44px; border-bottom: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.link-arrow svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.link-arrow svg { transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out); }
.link-arrow:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.section--dark .link-arrow { color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; height: var(--header-h);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) ease;
}
.site-header::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px -18px rgba(21,12,21,.4); opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--dur) ease; pointer-events: none; }
.site-header.is-scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--color-border); }
.site-header.is-scrolled::after { opacity: 1; }
.header-inner { height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-5); }

.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; min-height: 44px; }
.brand img { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; }
.brand-name { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.brand-name strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.22rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.brand-name span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .32em; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); margin-top: 4px; }

.site-nav ul { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.site-nav a {
  position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; padding: 0 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); transition: color var(--dur-fast), background var(--dur-fast);
}
.site-nav a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); background: var(--color-background-soft); }
.site-nav a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--color-primary); }
.site-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 6px; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-primary); transform: translateX(-50%); }
.nav-cta-mobile { display: none; }

.nav-toggle { display: none; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border); align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after { display: block; width: 18px; height: 2px; background: var(--color-text); border-radius: 2px; position: relative; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), background var(--dur-fast); }
.nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; }
.nav-toggle span::before { top: -6px; } .nav-toggle span::after { top: 6px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::before { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::after { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 1099px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .header-cta { display: none; }
  .site-nav {
    position: fixed; inset: var(--header-h) 0 0 0; background: var(--color-background);
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--gutter) var(--space-7); overflow-y: auto;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity var(--dur) ease, transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), visibility 0s linear var(--dur);
  }
  .nav-open .site-nav { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; transition-delay: 0s; }
  .nav-open { overflow: hidden; }
  .site-nav ul { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; }
  .site-nav li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
  .site-nav a { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; min-height: 64px; padding: 0; border-radius: 0; }
  .site-nav a:hover { background: transparent; }
  .site-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after { left: auto; right: 4px; bottom: 50%; transform: translateY(50%); width: 8px; height: 8px; }
  .nav-cta-mobile { display: flex; margin-top: var(--space-6); }
  .nav-cta-mobile .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Hero (home) ---------- */
.hero { padding-top: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px); padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -10%; top: -20%; width: 60vw; height: 60vw; max-width: 820px; max-height: 820px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(141, 91, 141, .16), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; position: relative; }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; } }
.hero-kicker { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 6px 14px 6px 6px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: var(--color-background-soft); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.hero-kicker b { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .1em; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.hero h1 .line { display: block; }
.hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--color-primary); position: relative; }
.hero h1 em::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: .06em; height: .12em; background: var(--color-purple-light); opacity: .28; border-radius: 4px; z-index: -1; }
.hero .lede { margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.hero .btn-row { margin-top: var(--space-6); }

.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px); padding-top: var(--space-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.stat-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem); letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1; color: var(--color-text); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.stat-num sup { color: var(--color-primary); font-size: .6em; top: -.5em; margin-left: 2px; }
.stat-label { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-muted); margin-top: 6px; }

.hero-media { position: relative; }
.hero-frame { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.4; background: #b9a4bf; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.hero-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 42% 50%; transform: scale(1.04); }
.hero-frame::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(21,12,21,.55)); }
.hero-badge {
  position: absolute; left: clamp(-24px, -2vw, -8px); bottom: 28px; z-index: 2;
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; max-width: 280px;
}
.hero-badge .icon-tile { flex: none; }
.hero-badge strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.hero-badge span { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--color-muted); }
.hero-tag {
  position: absolute; right: 18px; top: 18px; z-index: 2; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(21,12,21,.72); color: #fff; backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.rec-dot { position: relative; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ff4d6d; flex: none; }
.rec-dot::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,77,109,.6); animation: pulse 2s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } 70%, 100% { transform: scale(3.5); opacity: 0; } }
.hero-vertical {
  position: absolute; right: -36px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg); transform-origin: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .3em; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-muted); white-space: nowrap;
}
@media (max-width: 1279px) { .hero-vertical { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .hero-badge { left: 12px; right: 12px; max-width: none; bottom: 12px; } }

/* ---------- Icon tile ---------- */
.icon-tile { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--color-tint); color: var(--color-primary); }
.icon-tile svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.section--dark .icon-tile { background: rgba(214,180,214,.12); color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }

/* ---------- Marquee ---------- */
.marquee { overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; padding-block: 18px; position: relative; }
.marquee--tilt { transform: rotate(-2deg); margin-block: -8px; z-index: 2; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.marquee--alt { background: var(--color-ink); transform: rotate(1.5deg); margin-top: -46px; z-index: 1; }
.marquee-track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: marquee 38s linear infinite; }
.marquee--alt .marquee-track { animation-direction: reverse; }
.marquee-group { display: flex; align-items: center; flex: none; }
.marquee-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; padding-right: 28px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; white-space: nowrap; }
.marquee-item svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; opacity: .7; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.marquee-wrap { overflow: hidden; padding-block: 36px; }

/* ---------- About split ---------- */
.split { display: grid; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .split--rev > :first-child { order: 2; } }
.media-card { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--color-background-soft); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; display: grid; place-items: end center; }
.media-card img { width: 92%; height: auto; }
.media-card--tint { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #fff 0%, var(--color-tint) 70%); }
.media-chip { position: absolute; left: 20px; top: 20px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .85rem; display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.media-chip svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--color-primary); }
.prose p + p { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.prose p { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.checklist { display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.checklist li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-weight: 500; }
.checklist svg { flex: none; width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-top: 1px; }

/* ---------- Services accordion (dark) ---------- */
.services-panel { border-radius: clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px); background: var(--color-ink); color: var(--color-on-dark); padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px) clamp(20px, 4vw, 64px); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.services-panel::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -15%; top: -30%; width: 70%; height: 90%; background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(141,91,141,.28), transparent); pointer-events: none; }
.services-panel > * { position: relative; }
.svc-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-ink-border); }
.svc-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-ink-border); }
.svc-trigger {
  width: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: 22px 0; text-align: left; color: var(--color-on-dark); min-height: 72px;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .svc-trigger { grid-template-columns: 72px minmax(220px, 1fr) 1.3fr auto; gap: var(--space-6); } }
.svc-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.svc-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; transition: color var(--dur-fast); }
.svc-desc { display: none; color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); font-size: .95rem; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .svc-desc { display: block; } }
.svc-plus { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--color-ink-border); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: background var(--dur), border-color var(--dur), transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out); }
.svc-plus svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.svc-trigger:hover .svc-title { color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }
.svc-trigger:hover .svc-plus { border-color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }
.svc-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .svc-plus { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.svc-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .svc-title { color: #fff; }
.svc-body { display: grid; grid-template-rows: 0fr; transition: grid-template-rows var(--dur) var(--ease-out); }
.svc-body > div { overflow: hidden; }
.svc-item.is-open .svc-body { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
.svc-body-inner { padding: 0 0 28px; display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .svc-body-inner { padding-left: calc(72px + var(--space-6)); } }
.svc-body-inner p { color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); max-width: 60ch; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .svc-body-inner p.mobile-only { display: none; } }
.chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 500; background: #fff; }
.section--dark .chip, .services-panel .chip { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border-color: var(--color-ink-border); color: var(--color-on-dark); }

/* ---------- Work cards ---------- */
.work-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 300px), 1fr)); }
.work-card { position: relative; display: block; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-background-soft); }
.work-card[hidden] { display: none; }
.work-thumb { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; overflow: hidden; }
.work-thumb > .art { position: absolute; inset: 0; transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out); }
.work-card:hover .work-thumb > .art { transform: scale(1.05); }
.work-meta { padding: 18px 20px 22px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-top: 0; border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius); }
.work-meta h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.work-meta p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-muted); margin-top: 4px; }
.work-tag { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 14px; z-index: 2; background: rgba(255,255,255,.94); color: var(--color-primary); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }

/* Generative artwork placeholders (swap for real project imagery) */
.art { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; padding: 22px; color: #fff; }
.art::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 6px 6px; pointer-events: none; }
.art-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: .95; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); position: relative; }
.art-sub { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: .8; position: relative; margin-top: auto; }
.art--book { padding: 34px 28px 26px; box-shadow: inset 10px 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,.18), inset 12px 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.art--book .art-title { margin-top: 36px; }
.art--book .art-rule { width: 40px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; opacity: .7; margin-top: 16px; position: relative; }
.art--1 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #652365 0%, #2A0E2A 100%); }
.art--2 { background: linear-gradient(200deg, #F1E7DA 0%, #D9C2A9 100%); color: #3B1C2E; }
.art--3 { background: linear-gradient(170deg, #1B1B1F 0%, #3D2140 100%); }
.art--4 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #2E4A5A 0%, #0F1D26 100%); }
.art--5 { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #8D5B8D 0%, #4E194E 100%); }
.art--6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5F3F5 0%, #E3DFE3 100%); color: var(--color-text); }
.art--film { background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(141,91,141,.55), transparent 55%), linear-gradient(180deg, #120A12, #24152A); }
.art--live { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, rgba(255,77,109,.25), transparent 50%), linear-gradient(160deg, #1D1020, #3B1E3B); }
.art-play { position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: auto; width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), background var(--dur); }
.art-play svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; margin-left: 3px; }
.work-card:hover .art-play { transform: scale(1.08); background: var(--color-primary); }
.art-bars { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 14px; background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.18) 0 10px, transparent 10px 20px); }
.art-bars--top { top: 0; } .art-bars--bottom { bottom: 0; }
.art-live { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .75rem; letter-spacing: .14em; background: #E0294A; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 6px; align-self: flex-start; position: relative; }
.art-live .rec-dot { background: #fff; }

/* Filters */
.filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: var(--space-7); }
.filter-btn { min-height: 44px; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border); background: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; transition: background var(--dur-fast), color var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast); }
.filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-primary); }
.filter-btn[aria-pressed="true"] { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }
.filter-btn .count { opacity: .7; font-weight: 500; margin-left: 4px; }
.filter-status { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-muted); margin: -32px 0 32px; }

/* ---------- Approach steps ---------- */
.steps { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 250px), 1fr)); counter-reset: step; }
.step { position: relative; padding: 28px 24px 30px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur); }
.step:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: transparent; }
.step-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.step-n { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 2.6rem; letter-spacing: -0.04em; color: var(--color-border); line-height: 1; transition: color var(--dur); }
.step:hover .step-n { color: var(--color-purple-light); }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.step h3 small { display: block; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.step p { color: var(--color-muted); margin-top: 10px; font-size: .97rem; }
.step--featured { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }
.step--featured h3, .step--featured h3 small { color: #fff; }
.step--featured p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.step--featured .step-n { color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.step--featured .icon-tile { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); color: #fff; }
.step--featured:hover .step-n { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Mascot ---------- */
.mascot { display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .mascot { grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; } }
.mascot-figure { position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.mascot-figure::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 78%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-primary); opacity: .9; top: 14%; }
.mascot-figure img { position: relative; width: min(420px, 90%); filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35)); }
.traits { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.trait { padding: 18px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--color-ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--color-ink-border); }
.trait strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; color: #fff; }
.trait span { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); }
.quote-mark { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); margin-top: var(--space-6); padding-left: 18px; border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary); }

/* ---------- Generic cards ---------- */
.card-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 300px), 1fr)); }
.card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur); }
a.card:hover, .card--hover:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: transparent; }
.card p { color: var(--color-muted); }
.card .meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 16px; font-size: .86rem; color: var(--color-muted); }
.card .meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.card .meta svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--color-primary); }
.card .link-arrow { margin-top: auto; }
.pill { align-self: flex-start; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: var(--color-tint); color: var(--color-primary); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.pill--outline { background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); color: var(--color-muted); }

.journal-card { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.journal-card .art { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
.journal-card .body { padding: 24px 26px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); flex: 1; }

/* ---------- Workshops ---------- */
.feature-workshop { display: grid; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-ink); color: var(--color-on-dark); }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .feature-workshop { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; } }
.feature-workshop .content { padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.feature-workshop h3 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
.tamil { font-family: var(--font-tamil); font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); letter-spacing: 0; }
.feature-workshop p { color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); }
.feature-workshop .meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.feature-workshop .meta span { display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid var(--color-ink-border); font-size: .9rem; }
.feature-workshop .meta svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }
.feature-workshop .visual { position: relative; min-height: 320px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(141,91,141,.6), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(160deg, #2A142A, #0D070D); display: grid; place-items: center; overflow: hidden; }
.feature-workshop .visual .clapper { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem); line-height: .85; letter-spacing: -0.05em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.08); text-align: center; }
.feature-workshop .visual .date-block { position: absolute; left: 24px; bottom: 24px; background: #fff; color: var(--color-text); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 14px 18px; text-align: center; min-width: 96px; }
.date-block b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.2rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--color-primary); }
.date-block span { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.speaker { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; background: var(--color-tint); color: var(--color-primary); flex: none; }
.feature-workshop .avatar { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }
.speaker small { display: block; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--color-muted); }
.feature-workshop .speaker small { color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); }
.speaker strong { font-family: var(--font-display); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: var(--space-9); } }
.faq-aside { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5); }
.faq-help { border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; padding: 24px; display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.faq-help img { width: 110px; flex: none; margin: -24px 0 -24px -10px; align-self: flex-end; }
.faq-help strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; display: block; }
.faq-help p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: .92rem; margin: 4px 0 12px; }
.faq-list details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.faq-list details:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.faq-list summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); padding: 22px 0; min-height: 64px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.12rem; }
.faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-list summary .svc-plus { border-color: var(--color-border); flex: none; }
.faq-list details[open] summary .svc-plus { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-list summary:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.faq-list .answer { padding: 0 56px 24px 0; color: var(--color-muted); }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { position: relative; border-radius: clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px); background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; overflow: hidden; display: grid; align-items: end; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .cta-band { grid-template-columns: 1.3fr .7fr; } }
.cta-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 45%), radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(0,0,0,.25), transparent 50%); }
.cta-band .content { position: relative; padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5); align-self: center; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 50ch; }
.cta-band .fox { position: relative; align-self: end; justify-self: center; width: min(360px, 80%); margin-top: -10px; }
@media (max-width: 899px) { .cta-band .fox { width: 220px; } }

/* ---------- Page hero (inner) ---------- */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-background-soft); padding-block: clamp(48px, 7vw, 96px) clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); }
.page-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -120px; bottom: -160px; width: 520px; height: 520px; border-radius: 50%; border: 80px solid var(--color-tint); pointer-events: none; }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .page-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.3fr .7fr; } }
.page-hero-grid .fox { width: min(320px, 70%); justify-self: center; filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 24px rgba(21,12,21,.18)); }
@media (max-width: 899px) { .page-hero-grid .fox { display: none; } }
.page-hero .lede { margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.crumbs { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--color-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.crumbs a { color: var(--color-muted); min-height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.crumbs svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* ---------- Services detail page ---------- */
.svc-detail { display: grid; gap: var(--space-6); padding-block: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.svc-detail:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .svc-detail { grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-7); } }
.svc-detail .num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--color-primary); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.svc-detail h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
.svc-detail .lede { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.svc-detail ul { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 10px; align-self: start; }
.svc-detail li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--color-background-soft); font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem; }
.svc-detail li svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--color-primary); flex: none; }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .svc-detail ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.svc-index { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.svc-index a { min-height: 44px; }

/* ---------- Values / big statement ---------- */
.statement { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.12; max-width: 22ch; }
.statement span { color: var(--color-purple-light); }
.section--dark .statement span { color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }
.world-banner { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; min-height: 460px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; }
.world-banner img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 30%; }
.world-banner::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(21,12,21,.86) 0%, rgba(21,12,21,.5) 45%, transparent 75%); z-index: 1; }
.world-banner .content { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: clamp(28px, 5vw, 64px); max-width: 560px; color: #fff; }
.world-banner h2 { color: #fff; }
.world-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.86); margin-top: var(--space-4); font-size: 1.08rem; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .world-banner::before { background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(21,12,21,.92) 10%, rgba(21,12,21,.3) 70%); } }

.stat-band { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1px; background: var(--color-border); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
@media (min-width: 800px) { .stat-band { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.stat-band > div { background: #fff; padding: 28px 24px; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr; gap: var(--space-8); } }
.contact-options { display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); }
.contact-option { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: #fff; min-height: 72px; transition: border-color var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out); position: relative; }
.contact-option:hover { border-color: var(--color-primary); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.contact-option small { display: block; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--color-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; font-weight: 600; }
.contact-option strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; word-break: break-word; }
.contact-option .arrow { margin-left: auto; width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--color-muted); flex: none; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-fast); }
.contact-option:hover .arrow { transform: translate(3px, -3px); color: var(--color-primary); }

.form-card { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.form-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .form-grid .full { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.field label { font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; }
.field label .req { color: var(--color-primary); }
.field .hint { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--color-muted); }
.input, .select, .textarea {
  width: 100%; min-height: 52px; padding: 13px 16px; border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border); background: var(--color-background); font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
}
.textarea { min-height: 150px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.55; }
.select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; padding-right: 44px; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='20' height='20' fill='none' stroke='%23652365' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='m5 8 5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; }
.input::placeholder, .textarea::placeholder { color: #8A808A; }
.input:hover, .select:hover, .textarea:hover { border-color: var(--color-purple-light); }
.input:focus, .select:focus, .textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--color-primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(101,35,101,.14); }
.field.has-error .input, .field.has-error .select, .field.has-error .textarea { border-color: var(--color-error); }
.field-error { display: none; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: .86rem; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 500; }
.field-error svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; }
.field.has-error .field-error { display: flex; }
.form-foot { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.form-foot p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--color-muted); max-width: 40ch; }
.form-alert { display: none; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); font-weight: 500; }
.form-alert svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex: none; margin-top: 2px; }
.form-alert.is-visible { display: flex; }
.form-alert--error { background: #FBECEB; color: var(--color-error); }
.form-alert--success { background: #E8F4EC; color: var(--color-success); }
.btn.is-loading { pointer-events: none; opacity: .8; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--color-ink); color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); padding-top: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px); margin-top: clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.site-footer--flush { margin-top: 0; }
.footer-top { display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); padding-bottom: var(--space-8); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-ink-border); }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; } }
.footer-brand img { width: 200px; height: auto; }
.footer-brand p { margin-top: var(--space-5); max-width: 34ch; }
.footer-col h3 { font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.footer-col ul { display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.footer-col a { display: inline-flex; min-height: 40px; align-items: center; color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); transition: color var(--dur-fast); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.footer-contact svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); flex: none; }
.footer-wordmark { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(3rem, 13vw, 11rem); letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: .8; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(214,180,214,.22); white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding-top: var(--space-7); user-select: none; }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3) var(--space-6); justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding-block: var(--space-5) var(--space-6); font-size: .88rem; }
.footer-bottom .tag { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); font-size: .78rem; }
.socials { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.socials a { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--color-ink-border); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--color-on-dark); transition: background var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast); }
.socials a:hover { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.socials svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* WhatsApp floating button */
.wa-float { position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 20px; z-index: 90; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), background var(--dur-fast); }
.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.06); background: var(--color-primary-hover); }
.wa-float svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out); transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms); }
.js .reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .marquee-track { animation: none; }
}

/* Utilities */
.mt-5 { margin-top: var(--space-5); } .mt-6 { margin-top: var(--space-6); } .mt-7 { margin-top: var(--space-7); }
.center { text-align: center; } .center .lede { margin-inline: auto; }
.center-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- Refinements ---------- */
.services-panel .link-arrow { color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }
.services-panel .svc-num { color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); }
.work-thumb > .art { padding-top: 58px; }
.art--book { padding-top: 58px !important; }
.art--book .art-title { margin-top: 20px; }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .work-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 640px) and (max-width: 1099px) { .work-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
/* Header backdrop-filter makes it the containing block for the fixed mobile nav */
@media (max-width: 1099px) {
  .site-nav { bottom: auto; height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h)); height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-h)); }
}
.hero-kicker b { white-space: nowrap; flex: none; }

/* =========================================================
   Portfolio cards (linked) & project pages
   ========================================================= */
.work-link { display: block; height: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.work-meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; transition: background var(--dur-fast); }
.work-go { flex: none; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--color-text); transition: background var(--dur), color var(--dur), border-color var(--dur), transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out); }
.work-go svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.work-card:hover .work-go { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.work-card:hover .work-meta h3 { color: var(--color-primary); }
.work-thumb > img.art--img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 20%; padding: 0 !important; display: block; }
.work-thumb > img.art--img::after { display: none; }
.work-award { position: absolute; right: 14px; top: 14px; z-index: 2; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: #F2C94C; color: #2B1F00; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.work-award svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* Award feature band */
.award-feature { overflow: hidden; }
.award-feature::before { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -10%; top: -30%; width: 60%; height: 120%; background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(141,91,141,.3), transparent); pointer-events: none; }
.award-grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: center; position: relative; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .award-grid { grid-template-columns: .75fr 1.25fr; } }
.award-poster { display: block; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.8); transform: rotate(-2deg); transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out); max-width: 460px; justify-self: center; }
.award-poster:hover { transform: rotate(0) scale(1.01); }
.award-poster img { width: 100%; }
.award-feature .eyebrow svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.award-feature .eyebrow::before { display: none; }
.tamil-title { display: block; font-family: var(--font-tamil); font-weight: 500; font-size: .5em; letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.4; }

.laurels { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 180px), 1fr)); gap: var(--space-3); }
.laurel { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; color: #E9D6A3; padding: 14px 8px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid var(--color-ink-border); text-align: center; min-height: 112px; }
.laurel-svg { width: 22px; height: 58px; flex: none; }
.laurel-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.laurel-text small { font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); line-height: 1.3; }
.laurel-text strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.15; color: #fff; }
.fest-mini { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.fest-mini li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); }
.fest-mini svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); flex: none; margin-top: 3px; }
.fest-mini strong { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); margin-right: 6px; }

/* Generic project hero */
.project-hero-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .project-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; } }
.project-cover { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); max-width: 460px; width: 100%; justify-self: center; }
.project-cover > .art { position: absolute; inset: 0; padding: 36px; }
.project-cover .art-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem) !important; }
.facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 1px; margin: var(--space-6) 0 0; background: var(--color-border); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.facts > div { background: #fff; padding: 14px 18px; }
.facts dt { font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-muted); }
.facts dd { margin: 4px 0 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; }
.project-body { display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .project-body { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr .6fr; gap: var(--space-9); } }
.project-body .prose p { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.project-body .prose p strong { color: var(--color-text); }
.project-aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px); padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--color-background-soft); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); }
.scope { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.scope li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; font-weight: 500; }
.scope svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--color-primary); flex: none; }
.glance { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; padding-bottom: var(--space-4); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.glance:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.glance b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--color-primary); min-width: 44px; }
.glance span { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: .95rem; }

.pager { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.pager a { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: 22px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: #fff; min-height: 88px; position: relative; transition: border-color var(--dur-fast); }
.pager a:hover { border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.pager a.next { text-align: right; align-items: flex-end; }
.pager small { display: inline-flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center; font-size: .8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-muted); }
.pager small svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.pager strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem); }
.site-footer--flush { margin-top: 0; }

/* Film page */
.film-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-ink); color: var(--color-on-dark); padding-block: clamp(40px, 6vw, 88px); }
.film-hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 30% 30%; opacity: .22; filter: grayscale(.4) blur(2px); transform: scale(1.06); }
.film-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-ink) 15%, rgba(21,12,21,.7) 60%, rgba(21,12,21,.85)); }
.film-hero-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .film-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .75fr; } }
.film-hero .crumbs, .film-hero .crumbs a { color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); }
.film-hero .crumbs a:hover { color: #fff; }
.film-hero .eyebrow { color: #E9D6A3; }
.film-hero .eyebrow::before { display: none; }
.film-hero .eyebrow svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.film-hero .lede { color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.tamil-display { font-family: var(--font-tamil); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.4; }
.film-hero .facts { background: var(--color-ink-border); border-color: var(--color-ink-border); max-width: 640px; }
.film-hero .facts > div { background: rgba(31,18,31,.92); }
.film-hero .facts dt { color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); }
.film-hero .facts dd { color: #fff; }
.film-poster { margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.9); max-width: 440px; justify-self: center; width: 100%; }
.film-poster img { width: 100%; }

.award-cards { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr)); }
.award-card { padding: 22px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--color-ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--color-ink-border); display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); }
.award-card .laurel { background: transparent; border: 0; min-height: 130px; }
.award-card .laurel-text strong { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.award-person { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; align-items: center; color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); font-size: .92rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-ink-border); padding-top: var(--space-4); }
.award-person svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }
.award-gallery { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-7); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr)); }
.award-gallery figure { margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: #000; position: relative; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.award-gallery img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out); }
.award-gallery figure:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.award-gallery figcaption { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 40px 18px 16px; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.85)); color: #fff; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; }

.fest-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 300px), 1fr)); counter-reset: fest; }
.fest { position: relative; padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.fest .pill svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.fest p { color: var(--color-muted); }
.fest-dot { position: absolute; right: 24px; top: 28px; width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--color-tint); }
.ext { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: rgba(101,35,101,.3); text-underline-offset: 3px; min-height: 32px; transition: text-decoration-color var(--dur-fast); }
.ext:hover { text-decoration-color: currentColor; }
.ext svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex: none; }
.fest .ext { margin-top: auto; }

.credits-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .credits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr .6fr; gap: var(--space-8); } }
.credits { margin: var(--space-6) 0 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr)); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.credits > div { padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding-right: 16px; }
.credits dt { font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-muted); }
.credits dd { margin: 4px 0 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 600; }
.cast-card { padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px); }
.cast-card h3 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.cast { display: grid; }
.cast li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.cast li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.cast .ext { color: #fff; text-decoration-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); min-height: 52px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.film-hero-grid > *, .project-hero-grid > *, .award-grid > *, .project-body > *, .credits-grid > * { min-width: 0; }
.film-hero .eyebrow, .award-feature .eyebrow { line-height: 1.5; align-items: flex-start; }
.film-hero .eyebrow svg, .award-feature .eyebrow svg { flex: none; margin-top: 2px; }
.award-gallery figure:first-child img { object-position: 50% 62%; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .pager { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .pager a.next { text-align: left; align-items: flex-start; } }

/* =========================================================
   Animated backgrounds (fx)
   ========================================================= */
.fx { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; }
.fx.is-paused *, .fx.is-paused { animation-play-state: paused !important; }
.award-feature .award-grid { z-index: 2; }
.film-hero::after { z-index: 0; }
.film-hero-grid { z-index: 2; }
.cta-band .content, .cta-band .fox { z-index: 2; }

/* ---- Film / projector ---- */
.fx-beam {
  position: absolute; top: -10%; left: 46%; width: 62%; height: 130%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 155deg at 50% 0%, transparent 0deg, rgba(233, 214, 163, .2) 18deg, rgba(240, 225, 190, .26) 25deg, rgba(214, 180, 214, .18) 32deg, transparent 50deg);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.45) 55%, transparent 92%); mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.45) 55%, transparent 92%);
  transform-origin: 50% 0; will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation: fx-sway 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate, fx-flicker 7s linear infinite;
}
.fx-beam--2 { left: -18%; width: 48%; opacity: .55; animation-duration: 22s, 9s; animation-direction: alternate-reverse, normal; }
@keyframes fx-sway { from { transform: rotate(-9deg); } to { transform: rotate(9deg); } }
@keyframes fx-flicker {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 8% { opacity: .82; } 9% { opacity: 1; } 41% { opacity: .9; }
  42% { opacity: .7; } 44% { opacity: 1; } 73% { opacity: .88; } 74% { opacity: 1; }
}
.fx-dust { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.fx-grain {
  position: absolute; inset: -50%; opacity: .07; will-change: transform;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation: fx-grain 1s steps(6) infinite;
}
@keyframes fx-grain {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0); } 20% { transform: translate(-6%, 4%); } 40% { transform: translate(5%, -7%); }
  60% { transform: translate(-3%, 8%); } 80% { transform: translate(7%, 2%); } 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
}
.fx-strip {
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 30px; opacity: .9;
  border-inline: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.fx-strip::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -36px; bottom: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='30' height='36'%3E%3Crect x='8' y='9' width='14' height='18' rx='3' fill='%23fff' fill-opacity='.09'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") repeat-y;
  animation: fx-roll 1.6s linear infinite; will-change: transform;
}
.fx-strip--l { left: 14px; }
.fx-strip--r { right: 14px; }
.fx-strip--r::before { animation-direction: reverse; }
@keyframes fx-roll { from { transform: translateY(0); } to { transform: translateY(36px); } }
.fx-vignette { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 45%, transparent 45%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .55) 100%); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .fx-strip { display: none; } .fx-beam { left: 20%; width: 90%; } }

/* ---- Start a project / aurora ---- */
.fx-blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--c) 0%, transparent 100%); will-change: transform; }
.fx-blob--1 { width: 48%; aspect-ratio: 1; left: -10%; top: -30%; --c: rgba(214, 180, 214, .55); animation: fx-drift-1 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.fx-blob--2 { width: 40%; aspect-ratio: 1; right: 5%; bottom: -40%; --c: rgba(255, 128, 196, .4); animation: fx-drift-2 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.fx-blob--3 { width: 42%; aspect-ratio: 1; left: 30%; top: 20%; --c: rgba(40, 8, 40, .6); animation: fx-drift-3 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes fx-drift-1 { to { transform: translate(40%, 35%) scale(1.15); } }
@keyframes fx-drift-2 { to { transform: translate(-45%, -40%) scale(.9); } }
@keyframes fx-drift-3 { to { transform: translate(30%, -25%) scale(1.25); } }
.fx-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .7; overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 50%, #000 0%, transparent 65%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 50%, #000 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.fx-grid::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -110px; left: -220px; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .16) 1px, transparent 1.6px); background-size: 22px 22px;
  animation: fx-grid 30s linear infinite; will-change: transform;
}
@keyframes fx-grid { from { transform: translate(0, 0); } to { transform: translate(220px, 110px); } }
.fx-orbit { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; top: 50%; right: 15%; aspect-ratio: 1; transform: translate(50%, -50%); }
.fx-orbit--1 { width: min(380px, 60vw); border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); animation: fx-spin 50s linear infinite; }
.fx-orbit--2 { width: min(560px, 85vw); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); animation: fx-spin 80s linear infinite reverse; }
.fx-orbit--2::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: -13px; width: 26px; height: 26px; margin-top: -8px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(closest-side, #fff 0 36%, rgba(255,255,255,.45) 50%, transparent 100%); }
@keyframes fx-spin { from { transform: translate(50%, -50%) rotate(0); } to { transform: translate(50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); } }
.fx-spark { position: absolute; left: var(--x); top: var(--y); width: var(--s); height: var(--s); color: #fff; opacity: 0; animation: fx-twinkle 4.2s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: var(--t); }
.fx-spark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; fill: currentColor; stroke: none; }
@keyframes fx-twinkle { 0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.3) rotate(0); } 50% { opacity: .9; transform: scale(1) rotate(45deg); } }
@media (max-width: 899px) { .fx-orbit { right: 50%; top: 78%; } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .fx-spark { opacity: .5; }
  .fx-grain { display: none; }
}

/* Hover lift shadows: painted once on ::after, only opacity animates (no per-frame box-shadow repaint) */
.step::after, .card::after, .contact-option::after, .pager a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1px; border-radius: inherit; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--dur) ease; pointer-events: none;
}
.step:hover::after, a.card:hover::after, .card--hover:hover::after, .contact-option:hover::after, .pager a:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.marquee-track, .fx-orbit, .fx-spark, .fx-blob { will-change: transform; }

/* =========================================================
   Page transitions (cross-document View Transitions API)
   Old page eases out (exit), new page eases in (enter).
   ========================================================= */
@view-transition { navigation: auto; }

/* Persistent chrome stays put instead of sliding with the page */
.site-header { view-transition-name: site-header; }
.wa-float { view-transition-name: wa-float; }

::view-transition-old(root) { animation: vt-exit 200ms cubic-bezier(.4, 0, 1, 1) both; }
::view-transition-new(root) { animation: vt-enter 340ms cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) 60ms both; }
@keyframes vt-exit  { to   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-14px); } }
@keyframes vt-enter { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } }

/* Portfolio card -> project cover morph */
::view-transition-group(*) { animation-duration: 420ms; animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1); }
::view-transition-group(site-header), ::view-transition-group(wa-float) { animation-duration: 200ms; }

/* Fallback (browsers without cross-document view transitions): JS adds .is-leaving before navigating */
html.vt-fallback body { animation: vt-enter 340ms cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) both; }
html.vt-fallback body.is-leaving { animation: vt-exit 200ms cubic-bezier(.4, 0, 1, 1) both; pointer-events: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  /* No movement: a short crossfade only */
  ::view-transition-old(root) { animation: vt-fade-out 120ms linear both; }
  ::view-transition-new(root) { animation: vt-fade-in 120ms linear both; }
  ::view-transition-group(*) { animation-duration: 0s; }
  html.vt-fallback body, html.vt-fallback body.is-leaving { animation: none; }
}
@keyframes vt-fade-out { to { opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes vt-fade-in { from { opacity: 0; } }

/* =========================================================
   Google reviews — testimonial slider (live)
   ========================================================= */
.reviews-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-6); align-items: stretch; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); } }
.reviews-grid > * { min-width: 0; }
.reviews-summary { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 28px 28px 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5); }
.reviews-source { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; }
.g-logo { width: 22px; height: 22px; flex: none; }
.reviews-score { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.reviews-score b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3.6rem; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.04em; color: var(--color-text); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.reviews-score p { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: .92rem; margin-top: 6px; }
.reviews-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.reviews-actions .btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; stroke: none; }
.reviews-actions .btn:hover svg { transform: none; }
.reviews-fox { width: 150px; align-self: flex-end; margin: auto -6px 0 0; }

/* Stars: gold copy clipped over grey copy = partial fills (e.g. 4.3) */
.stars, .review-stars { display: inline-flex; gap: 3px; }
.star { position: relative; width: 20px; height: 20px; display: inline-block; }
.star svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; fill: #E3DFE3; }
.star svg + svg { fill: #F5B301; clip-path: inset(0 calc(100% - var(--fill)) 0 0); }

/* Slider shell (dark, cinematic) */
.t-slider { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--color-ink); color: var(--color-on-dark); overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.t-slider::before { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -15%; top: -40%; width: 70%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(141, 91, 141, .45), transparent); z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; }

/* Track: native horizontal scroll-snap = smooth, compositor-driven swipe on touch */
.t-track { display: flex; flex: 1; overflow-x: auto; overscroll-behavior-x: contain; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scrollbar-width: none; }
.t-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.t-track:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent-on-dark); outline-offset: -3px; }
.t-slide { flex: 0 0 100%; scroll-snap-align: start; scroll-snap-stop: always; margin: 0; padding: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 56px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5); min-height: 380px; }
.t-quote-mark { width: 54px; height: 40px; color: var(--color-purple-light); flex: none; }
.t-slide .star { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.t-slide .star svg { fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); }
.t-slide .star svg + svg { fill: #F5B301; }
.t-quote { margin: 0; }
.t-quote p { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.65rem); line-height: 1.45; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: #fff; white-space: pre-line; }
.t-quote p.is-clamped { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 6; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.t-more { align-self: flex-start; min-height: 44px; margin-top: -10px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.t-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: auto; }
.t-author .review-avatar { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex: none; border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15); }
.review-avatar--initials { display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; }
.t-author .meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; }
.t-author .name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.08rem; color: #fff; }
.t-author a.name:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.t-author .when { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.t-author .when .g-logo { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* Controls */
.t-controls { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); padding: 18px clamp(20px, 4.5vw, 56px) 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-ink-border); }
.t-controls[hidden] { display: none; }
.t-count { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .95rem; color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; min-width: 64px; }
.t-count b { color: #fff; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.t-dots { display: flex; gap: 2px; flex: 1; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.t-dot { width: 28px; height: 44px; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.t-dot::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .28); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), background var(--dur-fast); }
.t-dot:hover::before { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }
.t-dot[aria-current="true"]::before { background: #fff; transform: scale(1.35); }
.t-buttons { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-left: auto; }
.t-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--color-ink-border); transition: background var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur-fast); }
.t-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; }
.t-btn .i-pause, .t-btn .i-play { fill: currentColor; stroke: none; width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.t-btn .i-play, .t-slider.is-paused-user .t-btn .i-pause { display: none; }
.t-slider.is-paused-user .t-btn .i-play { display: block; }
.t-btn:hover { border-color: #fff; }
.t-btn:active { transform: scale(.94); }
.t-btn--next { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.t-btn--next:hover { background: var(--color-primary-hover); border-color: var(--color-primary-hover); }
/* Autoplay progress: transform-only, its animationend advances the slide */
.t-progress { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -1px; height: 2px; overflow: hidden; }
.t-progress span { display: block; height: 100%; background: var(--color-accent-on-dark); transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(0); }
.t-progress span.is-running { animation: t-progress var(--t-dur, 7s) linear forwards; }
.t-slider.is-paused .t-progress span { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes t-progress { from { transform: scaleX(0); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .t-count { display: none; } .t-dots { gap: 0; flex-wrap: nowrap; } .t-dot { width: 22px; } .t-controls { gap: 8px; } }

/* Loading skeleton */
.t-skel { gap: 14px; }
.t-skel span { display: block; height: 22px; border-radius: 6px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); animation: skel 1.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.t-skel span:nth-child(1) { width: 92%; } .t-skel span:nth-child(2) { width: 80%; } .t-skel span:nth-child(3) { width: 55%; }
@keyframes skel { 50% { opacity: .45; } }

/* States: no API key / error -> buttons only */
.reviews .static-only { display: none; color: var(--color-muted); }
.reviews.is-static .static-only { display: block; }
.reviews.is-static .live-only, .reviews.is-static .t-slider { display: none; }
.reviews.is-static .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
/* Fallback banner: full width, text + buttons left, fox right */
.reviews.is-static .reviews-summary {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; grid-template-areas: "src fox" "txt fox" "act fox";
  align-items: center; gap: 12px 40px; padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px) 0;
  background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: #fff;
}
.reviews.is-static .reviews-source { grid-area: src; color: #fff; align-self: end; }
.reviews.is-static .reviews-source .g-logo { background: #fff; border-radius: 50%; padding: 3px; width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.reviews.is-static .static-only { grid-area: txt; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.02em; max-width: 26ch; }
.reviews.is-static .reviews-actions { grid-area: act; align-self: start; padding-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); }
.reviews.is-static .reviews-actions .btn:not(.btn--ghost) { --btn-bg: #fff; --btn-fg: var(--color-primary); --btn-bd: #fff; }
.reviews.is-static .reviews-actions .btn:not(.btn--ghost):hover { --btn-bg: var(--color-tint); --btn-bd: var(--color-tint); }
.reviews.is-static .reviews-actions .btn--ghost { --btn-fg: #fff; --btn-bd: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.reviews.is-static .reviews-actions .btn--ghost:hover { --btn-bg: #fff; --btn-fg: var(--color-primary); --btn-bd: #fff; }
.reviews.is-static .reviews-fox { grid-area: fox; align-self: end; width: clamp(150px, 18vw, 220px); margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .reviews.is-static .reviews-summary { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-areas: "src" "txt" "act" "fox"; }
  .reviews.is-static .reviews-actions { padding-bottom: 8px; }
  .reviews.is-static .reviews-fox { justify-self: end; width: 140px; }
}

/* Real cover images on project pages */
.project-cover > img.art--img { padding: 0 !important; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.project-cover--square { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; max-width: 560px; background: #E9EBEE; }
.tamil-sub { font-family: var(--font-tamil); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem); color: var(--color-primary); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.4; }
.tamil-inline { font-family: var(--font-tamil); font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-muted); font-size: .9em; }
.work-thumb > img.art--img { background: #E9EBEE; }

/* =========================================================
   Social campaign mockup (featured image) + gallery + lightbox
   ========================================================= */
.art--mock { position: absolute; inset: 0; padding: 0 !important; display: block; overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(255,255,255,.22), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(160deg, var(--mock-bg), #0b0b10 140%); }
.art--mock::after { opacity: .5; }
.mock-post { position: absolute; top: 54%; left: 50%; width: 70%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 40px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(var(--x, 0)) rotate(var(--r, 0deg)) scale(var(--s, 1));
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out); }
.mock-post img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.mock-post--l { --x: -24%; --r: -8deg; --s: .8; }
.mock-post--r { --x: 24%; --r: 8deg; --s: .8; }
.mock-post--f { --s: 1; z-index: 1; }
/* Fan out on hover (transform only) */
.work-card:hover .mock-post--l { --x: -32%; --r: -12deg; }
.work-card:hover .mock-post--r { --x: 32%; --r: 12deg; }
.work-card:hover .mock-post--f { --s: 1.04; }
.work-card:hover .work-thumb > .art--mock { transform: none; }
.project-cover .art--mock { padding: 0 !important; }
.project-cover .mock-post { width: 60%; border-radius: 14px; top: 50%; }

.gallery { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr)); align-items: start; }
.gallery-item { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); cursor: zoom-in; }
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out); }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.gallery-zoom { position: absolute; right: 12px; bottom: 12px; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(21,12,21,.75); color: #fff; opacity: 0; transform: scale(.8); transition: opacity var(--dur) ease, transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out); }
.gallery-zoom svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-zoom, .gallery-item:focus-visible .gallery-zoom { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.lightbox { width: 100vw; height: 100dvh; max-width: none; max-height: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; background: rgba(12, 7, 12, .94); color: #fff; }
.lightbox[open] { display: grid; place-items: center; animation: fade-in 200ms ease both; }
.lightbox::backdrop { background: transparent; }
.lightbox img { max-width: min(92vw, 1000px); max-height: 86dvh; width: auto; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
.lightbox-close, .lightbox-nav { position: fixed; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); transition: background var(--dur-fast); }
.lightbox-close:hover, .lightbox-nav:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.lightbox-close { top: 18px; right: 18px; }
.lightbox-close svg { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.lightbox-close svg, .lightbox-nav svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.lightbox-nav { top: 50%; margin-top: -26px; }
.lightbox-nav--prev { left: 18px; } .lightbox-nav--next { right: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .lightbox-nav { top: auto; bottom: 20px; margin: 0; } .lightbox-nav--prev { left: calc(50% - 64px); } .lightbox-nav--next { right: calc(50% - 64px); } }
@keyframes fade-in { from { opacity: 0; } }
.credits dd.tamil-credit { font-family: var(--font-tamil); font-weight: 500; }

/* =========================================================
   Live streaming service page
   ========================================================= */
.lv-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-ink); color: var(--color-on-dark); padding-block: clamp(40px, 6vw, 88px) clamp(56px, 7vw, 104px); }
.lv-hero .crumbs, .lv-hero .crumbs a { color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); }
.lv-hero .crumbs a:hover { color: #fff; }
.lv-hero-grid { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .lv-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.lv-hero-grid > * { min-width: 0; }
.lv-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.6vw, 4.6rem); }
.lv-hero .text-accent { color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }
.lv-hero .lede { color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.lv-hero .btn-row { margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.lv-hero .btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.lv-onair { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: rgba(224, 41, 74, .14); border: 1px solid rgba(224, 41, 74, .45); color: #FFD2DA; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.lv-onair [lang="ta"] { font-family: var(--font-tamil); text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; }

/* Multiview mock: program + four camera feeds */
.multiview { display: grid; gap: 6px; padding: 6px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: #0a060a; border: 1px solid var(--color-ink-border); box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.9); }
.mv-program { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; outline: 3px solid #E0294A; outline-offset: -3px; }
.mv-program img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.mv-label, .mv-tile figcaption { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 8px; transform: translateX(-50%); padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 4px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.72); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.mv-live { position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 10px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 6px; background: #E0294A; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.mv-live .rec-dot { background: #fff; }
.mv-tc { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .04em; opacity: .9; }
.mv-tiles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 6px; }
.mv-tile { position: relative; margin: 0; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; outline: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); outline-offset: -2px; }
.mv-tile img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.mv-tile figcaption { bottom: 4px; font-size: .58rem; padding: 2px 6px; }
.mv-tile.is-preview { outline-color: #2FBF71; }

/* Features */
.lv-features { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 240px), 1fr)); }
.lv-feature { padding: 26px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.lv-feature p { color: var(--color-muted); }

/* Video (click-to-play facade: no YouTube code loads until the visitor asks) */
.yt { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: #000; box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.9); }
.yt iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
.yt-poster { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; cursor: pointer; color: #fff; }
.yt-poster img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .62; transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out), opacity var(--dur); }
.yt-poster:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); opacity: .75; }
.yt-play { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: clamp(72px, 9vw, 104px); aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: #E0294A; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(224,41,74,.5); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out); }
.yt-play svg { width: 38%; height: 38%; margin-left: 6%; }
.yt-poster:hover .yt-play { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); }
.yt-caption { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; padding: 48px clamp(18px, 3vw, 32px) clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 26px); background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.85)); text-align: left; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem); }
.yt-caption [lang="ta"] { font-family: var(--font-display), var(--font-tamil); }
.yt-caption small { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 400; font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.yt-alt { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.lv-video-section .ext { color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); text-decoration-color: rgba(214,180,214,.4); }

/* Coverage cards */
.lv-covers { display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 760px) { .lv-covers { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } .lv-cover { min-height: 440px; } }
.lv-cover { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; min-height: 380px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; background: var(--color-ink); isolation: isolate; }
.lv-cover img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2; transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out); }
.lv-cover::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21,12,21,0) 30%, rgba(21,12,21,.92) 85%); }
.lv-cover:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.lv-cover-body { padding: 24px; color: #fff; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.lv-cover-body h3 { color: #fff; }
.lv-cover-body p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: .96rem; }

/* Kit */
.lv-kit-media { position: relative; margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.lv-kit-media img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.lv-kit-media figcaption { position: absolute; left: 14px; bottom: 14px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: rgba(21,12,21,.82); color: #fff; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 500; }

/* Behind-the-scenes masonry */
.bts-masonry { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; columns: 3 280px; column-gap: var(--space-4); }
.bts-masonry li { break-inside: avoid; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.section--dark .gallery-item { border-color: var(--color-ink-border); background: var(--color-ink-2); }

/* =========================================================
   Services submenu
   ========================================================= */
.has-sub { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.sub-toggle { width: 32px; height: 44px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-left: -8px; border-radius: 8px; color: var(--color-text); }
.sub-toggle svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transform: rotate(90deg); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out); }
.sub-toggle:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.has-sub.is-open .sub-toggle svg { transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.sub-menu ul { display: grid !important; gap: 2px; }
.sub-menu a { display: flex !important; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.sub-menu .icon-tile { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; flex: none; }
.sub-menu .icon-tile svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.sub-menu b { font-weight: 600; }
.sub-live { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; margin-left: 8px; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: rgba(224, 41, 74, .12); color: #B0102D; font-style: normal; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: 1px; }
.sub-live .rec-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; }
.sub-menu a[aria-current="page"]::after { display: none; }
.sub-all { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary) !important; }
.sub-all svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .sub-menu {
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: -16px; width: 320px; padding: 10px; margin-top: 8px;
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity var(--dur-fast) ease, transform var(--dur-fast) ease, visibility 0s linear var(--dur-fast);
  }
  .sub-menu::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -12px; height: 12px; } /* hover bridge */
  .has-sub:hover .sub-menu, .has-sub.is-open .sub-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; transition-delay: 0s; }
  .has-sub:hover .sub-toggle svg { transform: rotate(-90deg); }
  .site-nav .sub-menu a { min-height: 52px; padding: 7px 10px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: .95rem; }
  .site-nav .sub-menu a:hover, .site-nav .sub-menu a[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--color-background-soft); }
  .sub-all { margin-top: 6px; padding: 12px 10px !important; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px !important; min-height: 44px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 1099px) {
  .has-sub { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .has-sub > a { flex: 1; }
  .sub-toggle { width: 56px; height: 64px; margin: 0; }
  .sub-toggle svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .sub-menu { display: none; width: 100%; padding: 0 0 16px; }
  .has-sub.is-open .sub-menu { display: block; }
  .site-nav .sub-menu li { border-bottom: 0; }
  .site-nav .sub-menu a { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 500; min-height: 52px; padding: 4px 0; }
  .site-nav .sub-menu a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--color-primary); }
  .sub-all { font-size: 1rem !important; min-height: 48px !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Clickable hero multiview (live page)
   ========================================================= */
.mv-program, .mv-tile { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; padding: 0; cursor: zoom-in; }
.mv-tile { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; outline: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); outline-offset: -2px; transition: outline-color var(--dur-fast); }
.mv-tile img, .mv-program img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out); }
.mv-cap { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 4px; transform: translateX(-50%); padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.72); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .58rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; white-space: nowrap; }
.mv-zoom { position: absolute; right: 8px; top: 8px; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(0,0,0,.65); color: #fff; opacity: 0; transform: scale(.8); transition: opacity var(--dur) ease, transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out); }
.mv-zoom svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.mv-tile .mv-zoom { width: 24px; height: 24px; right: 5px; top: 5px; }
.mv-tile .mv-zoom svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.mv-program:hover img, .mv-tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.mv-program:hover .mv-zoom, .mv-tile:hover .mv-zoom, .mv-program:focus-visible .mv-zoom, .mv-tile:focus-visible .mv-zoom { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.mv-tile:hover { outline-color: #2FBF71; }
.mv-program:focus-visible, .mv-tile:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent-on-dark); outline-offset: 2px; }

/* =========================================================
   Studio photography: photo media cards, bento, captions
   ========================================================= */
.media-card--photo { display: block; background: var(--color-ink); }
.media-card--photo > img:first-child { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.media-card--photo .media-chip { z-index: 2; }
.media-inset { position: absolute; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; width: 38% !important; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 14px; border: 4px solid #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); z-index: 2; }

.photo-tile { list-style: none; }
.photo-tile .gallery-item { height: 100%; }
.photo-cap { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 36px 16px 14px; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(12,7,12,.82)); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; text-align: left; pointer-events: none; }
.photo-tile .gallery-zoom { top: 12px; bottom: auto; }

.bento { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); grid-auto-rows: 200px; grid-auto-flow: dense; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); grid-auto-rows: 230px; } }
.bento .photo-tile .gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.bento .is-wide { grid-column: span 2; }
.bento .is-tall { grid-row: span 2; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 240px; } .bento .is-wide { grid-column: auto; } .bento .is-tall { grid-row: span 1; } }

/* Stills mosaic: film-strip on cards, grid on the project page, 3x3 video poster */
.art--mosaic { position: absolute; inset: 0; padding: 0 !important; display: grid; gap: 3px; background: #0d0a0d; }
.art--mosaic img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; min-height: 0; }
.art--mosaic.m3 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); grid-template-rows: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.art--mosaic.m6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); grid-template-rows: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.work-thumb > .art--mosaic { padding-top: 0 !important; }
.yt-mosaic { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); grid-template-rows: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 2px; background: #000; opacity: .7; transition: opacity var(--dur); }
.yt-mosaic img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; min-height: 0; }
.yt-poster:hover .yt-mosaic { opacity: .85; }
.section--dark .ext { color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); text-decoration-color: rgba(214,180,214,.4); }

/* Film poster collection */
.art--mock-portrait .mock-post { width: 52%; aspect-ratio: 707 / 1000; border-radius: 6px; }
.art--mock-portrait .mock-post--l { --x: -34%; --r: -7deg; --s: .86; }
.art--mock-portrait .mock-post--r { --x: 34%; --r: 7deg; --s: .86; }
.work-card:hover .art--mock-portrait .mock-post--l { --x: -44%; --r: -11deg; }
.work-card:hover .art--mock-portrait .mock-post--r { --x: 44%; --r: 11deg; }
.project-cover .art--mock-portrait .mock-post { width: 46%; }
.poster-wall { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: var(--space-6) var(--space-5); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr)); }
.poster-frame { aspect-ratio: var(--poster-ratio, 707 / 1000); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 18px 30px -18px rgba(21,12,21,.45); }
.poster-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.poster-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; margin-top: 14px; }
.poster-meta strong { font-family: var(--font-tamil); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--color-text); }
.poster-meta span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; }
.poster-meta small { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: .85rem; }

/* =========================================================
   Creative Retainers page
   ========================================================= */
.pkg-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: stretch; }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .pkg-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.pkg-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur); }
.pkg-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1px; border-radius: inherit; box-shadow: var(--shadow); opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--dur) ease; pointer-events: none; }
.pkg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: transparent; }
.pkg-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.pkg-head { display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.pkg-head .icon-tile { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.pkg-tier { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary); }
.pkg-name { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.pkg-cat { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-muted); font-weight: 500; }
.pkg-desc { color: var(--color-muted); padding-bottom: var(--space-4); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.pkg-lead { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.pkg-list { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.pkg-list li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.pkg-list svg { flex: none; width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--color-primary); }
.pkg-ideal { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--color-muted); padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--color-background-soft); margin-top: auto; }
.pkg-ideal strong { color: var(--color-text); }
.pkg-btn { width: 100%; white-space: normal; text-align: center; }
.pkg-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* Premium: dark ink card with a soft purple glow and outline */
.pkg-card--premium { background: var(--color-ink); color: var(--color-on-dark); border-color: var(--color-primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--color-primary), 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(101, 35, 101, .7); overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.pkg-card--premium::before { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -30%; top: -25%; width: 80%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(141, 91, 141, .38), transparent); z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; }
.pkg-card--premium:hover { border-color: var(--color-purple-light); }
.pkg-card--premium .pkg-tier { color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }
.pkg-card--premium .pkg-name { color: #fff; }
.pkg-card--premium .pkg-cat, .pkg-card--premium .pkg-desc { color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); }
.pkg-card--premium .pkg-desc { border-color: var(--color-ink-border); }
.pkg-card--premium .pkg-list svg { color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }
.pkg-card--premium .pkg-list strong { color: #fff; }
.pkg-card--premium .pkg-ideal { background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); }
.pkg-card--premium .pkg-ideal strong { color: #fff; }
.pkg-card--premium .icon-tile { background: rgba(214,180,214,.14); color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }
.pkg-card--premium :focus-visible { outline-color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }
.pkg-badge { align-self: flex-start; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.pkg-badge svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.pkg-note { padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid rgba(214,180,214,.35); background: rgba(214,180,214,.08); display: grid; gap: 8px; font-size: .92rem; }
.pkg-note strong { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); }
.pkg-note strong svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--color-accent-on-dark); }
.pkg-note p { color: var(--color-on-dark); line-height: 1.55; }
.pkg-note p + p { color: var(--color-on-dark-muted); font-size: .88rem; }

.ret-why { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 210px), 1fr)); }

.ret-terms { padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px); border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: var(--color-background-soft); }
.ret-terms h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.ret-terms ul { display: grid; gap: 10px 32px; }
@media (min-width: 800px) { .ret-terms ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.ret-terms li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--color-muted); line-height: 1.55; }
.ret-terms svg { flex: none; width: 16px; height: 16px; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Eight menu items: tighten link spacing on narrower desktops so the logo keeps breathing room */
@media (min-width: 1100px) and (max-width: 1279px) {
  .header-inner { gap: var(--space-4); }
  .site-nav a { padding: 0 8px; font-size: .92rem; }
  .sub-toggle { margin-left: -6px; width: 26px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Journal: article cards and article pages
   ========================================================= */
a.journal-card { color: inherit; }
.journal-visual { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-ink); }
.journal-visual > img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out); }
.journal-visual > .art { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
a.journal-card:hover .journal-visual > img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.journal-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px 14px; font-size: .86rem; color: var(--color-muted); }
.journal-card .h-3 { line-height: 1.25; }

.article-hero { padding-bottom: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px); }
.article-hero .container { max-width: 980px; }
.article-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.3rem); margin-top: var(--space-4); text-wrap: balance; }
.article-figure { margin: clamp(-8px, -1vw, 0px) auto 0; max-width: 1180px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); aspect-ratio: 21 / 9; position: relative; background: var(--color-ink); }
.article-figure > img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.article-figure > .art { position: absolute; inset: 0; padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px); }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .article-figure { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; } }

.article-layout { display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); padding-block: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px); max-width: 1180px; margin-inline: auto; }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .article-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px; gap: var(--space-9); } }
.article-body { max-width: 72ch; font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--color-text); }
.article-body > * + * { margin-top: 1.1em; }
.article-body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); margin-top: 2.2em; scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px); }
.article-body h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 1.8em; }
.article-body h2 + p, .article-body h3 + p { margin-top: .6em; }
.article-body p { color: #3E363E; }
.article-body ul { display: grid; gap: 8px; padding: 0; }
.article-body ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 26px; }
.article-body ul li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: .7em; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-primary); }
.article-body a { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: rgba(101,35,101,.35); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.article-body a:hover { text-decoration-color: currentColor; }
.article-body strong { color: var(--color-text); }
.article-callout { margin-top: 2.4em !important; padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }
.article-callout p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.article-callout strong { color: #fff; display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.article-callout a:not(.btn) { color: #fff; }
.article-callout .btn-row { margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.article-callout .btn { text-decoration: none; }

.article-aside { display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); align-content: start; }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .article-aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px); } }
.article-toc { padding: 22px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: #fff; }
.article-toc-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.article-toc ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; counter-reset: toc; display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.article-toc li { counter-increment: toc; }
.article-toc a { display: flex; gap: 10px; padding: 8px 0; min-height: 40px; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--color-muted); line-height: 1.4; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); transition: color var(--dur-fast); }
.article-toc li:last-child a { border-bottom: 0; }
.article-toc a::before { content: counter(toc, decimal-leading-zero); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-purple-light); }
.article-toc a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.article-aside-cta { padding: 22px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--color-background-soft); display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); font-size: .95rem; color: var(--color-muted); }
.article-aside-cta strong { color: var(--color-text); }
@media (max-width: 999px) { .article-aside { order: -1; } .article-aside-cta { display: none; } }
.article-body a.btn { color: var(--btn-fg); text-decoration: none; }

/* ---------- Brand identities (Branding & Creative Work) ---------- */
.brand-chips ul { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 var(--space-6); padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.brand-chips a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 40px; padding: 0 16px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: #fff; color: var(--color-ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; text-decoration: none; transition: border-color var(--dur) ease, color var(--dur) ease; }
.brand-chips a:hover { border-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-primary); }
.brand-block { display: grid; gap: var(--space-6); padding-block: var(--space-8); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); scroll-margin-top: 96px; }
.brand-info { position: relative; }
.brand-info p { color: var(--color-muted); margin: var(--space-4) 0 0; }
.brand-info .tamil-sub { margin-top: 6px; }
.brand-n { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display, "Space Grotesk"), sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--color-primary); letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.brand-tags { list-style: none; margin: var(--space-5) 0 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.brand-tags li { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(101,35,101,.08); color: var(--color-primary); }
.brand-media { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-4); }
.brand-media .gallery-item { height: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }
.brand-media .gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.brand-media .brand-logo .gallery-item img { object-fit: contain; padding: 8%; background: #fff; }
.brand-media .is-hero { grid-column: 1 / -1; order: -1; }
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .brand-block { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.9fr); gap: var(--space-8); align-items: start; }
  .brand-info { position: sticky; top: 110px; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) { .brand-media { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.brand-media img[src$="letterhead.jpg"] { object-position: 50% 0; }