/* ==========================================================================
   EmpowerPlay Sports Consulting - Luxury Brochure Style Design System
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --color-bg-primary: #080E1A;
  --color-bg-secondary: #0D1B2A;
  --color-bg-card: rgba(15, 28, 48, 0.75);
  --color-bg-card-hover: rgba(23, 42, 69, 0.9);
  --color-bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  --color-bg-glass-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  --color-brand-navy: #003366;
  --color-brand-blue: #005699;
  --color-brand-cyan: #00B4D8;
  --color-brand-cyan-glow: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
  --color-brand-gold: #F59E0B;
  --color-brand-gold-glow: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  --color-brand-emerald: #10B981;

  --color-text-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text-secondary: #CBD5E1;
  --color-text-muted: #94A3B8;
  --color-text-dark: #0F172A;

  --color-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --color-border-glow: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --container-width: 1240px;
  --section-padding: 100px 24px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows & Glass */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 35px var(--color-brand-cyan-glow);
  --glass-backdrop: blur(16px);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Light Theme Variables (when toggled or on specific cards) */
.theme-light {
  --color-bg-primary: #F8FAFC;
  --color-text-primary: #0F172A;
  --color-text-secondary: #334155;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.35) 0%, transparent 40%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.15) 0%, transparent 40%),
              var(--color-bg-primary);
}

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

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

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* Typography Utilities */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-brand-cyan);
}

.section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #BAE6FD 50%, #38BDF8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-cyan) 0%, var(--color-brand-blue) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.55);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-backdrop);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-glass-strong);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-gold) 0%, #D97706 100%);
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 20px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-backdrop);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.brand-logo img {
  height: 68px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo img {
  height: 52px;
}

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

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

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

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

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

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 1001;
  transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.mobile-nav.active {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

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

.mobile-nav-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.mobile-nav-close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section (Brochure Cover Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 150px 0 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-background {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.95) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.75) 50%, rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.88) 100%),
                    url('/assets/images/photos/capella-hs-football-player-helmet-original.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  filter: saturate(1.1);
}

.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 10%;
  right: -10%;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.hero-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.hero-stat-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-backdrop);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-stat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-glow);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: var(--color-bg-glass-strong);
}

.hero-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Editorial Philosophy / Pull-Quote Section
   ========================================================================== */
.philosophy-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg-primary) 0%, var(--color-bg-secondary) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.quote-box {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%),
              var(--color-bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-backdrop);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: serif;
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 36px;
}

.quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.quote-highlight {
  color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.quote-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.quote-author-img {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-cyan);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}

.quote-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.quote-author-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Core Strategic Pillars Section (Grid Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  position: relative;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-backdrop);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-brand-cyan), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), var(--shadow-glow);
  background: var(--color-bg-card-hover);
}

.pillar-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.pillar-icon-wrapper {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.pillar-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pillar-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.pillar-feature-item {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.pillar-feature-item svg {
  color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Practice Areas & Growth Showcase (Editorial Photo Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.growth-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg-secondary) 0%, var(--color-bg-primary) 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.growth-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.growth-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-backdrop);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.growth-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.growth-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.growth-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.growth-card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
}

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

.growth-card-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.growth-card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Founder Executive Profile (Editorial Magazine Split Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  position: relative;
}

.about-card {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at right center, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%),
              var(--color-bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-backdrop);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-media {
  position: relative;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}

.about-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-name {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-credentials {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-bio {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-highlight-box {
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.about-highlight-box svg {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Consultation & Contact Hub
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg-primary) 0%, #050B14 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-backdrop);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-cards-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.contact-card-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-card-item:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-glass-strong);
  border-color: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.4);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-card-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-card-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-card-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Consultation Form */
.form-container {
  background: rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-input, .form-textarea, .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
}

.form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.pill-selector {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pill-option {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pill-option:hover, .pill-option.active {
  background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Editorial Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: #040810;
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 380px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

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

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pillar Goal Badge & Growth Takeaways
   ========================================================================== */
.pillar-goal-badge {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.growth-summary-banner {
  margin-top: 48px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.5) 0%, rgba(15, 28, 48, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.growth-summary-banner span {
  color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   What Makes Empower Play Different Section
   ========================================================================== */
.difference-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%),
              var(--color-bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.difference-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-backdrop);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.difference-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.difference-body p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.difference-highlight-quote {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-cyan);
  padding: 20px 24px 20px 28px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.difference-highlight-quote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.difference-goal {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.difference-goal-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.difference-goal p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .difference-goal {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .about-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-media {
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-highlights {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .contact-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brand-logo img {
    height: 54px;
  }

  .nav-menu, .header-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .hero-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .growth-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}