/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOME-ELITE.CSS  v4 — HOMEPAGE STYLES
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   3 fully distinct layout variants per section.
   Zero hardcoded colours — all values from CSS variables
   injected by home_page.html from HomePageSettings.
   Fallbacks match originals so the page is safe before migration.
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION BACKGROUNDS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.elite-services     { background: var(--services-bg,    #FFFFFF); }
.hp-news            { background: var(--news-bg,        #E5E7EB); }
.elite-recognition  { background: var(--recognition-bg, #FFFFFF); }

.elite-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    var(--cta-bg,           #0A1929) 0%,
    var(--cta-bg-secondary, #0E1621) 100%
  );
}

.elite-services,
.hp-news,
.elite-recognition,
.elite-cta {
  padding: var(--section-spacing, clamp(4rem,8vw,7rem)) 0;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION BADGES
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.hp-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--badge-bg,     rgba(242,188,58,0.10));
  border: 1px solid var(--badge-border, rgba(242,188,58,0.30));
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--badge-text, var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A));
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hp-badge__dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--badge-dot, var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A));
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: hpPulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes hpPulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

.hp-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hp-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.hp-section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--elite-gray, #6B7280);
  margin: 0 auto 0;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.hp-section-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.5rem); }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SHARED BUTTONS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.hp-btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  background: var(--elite-white, #FFFFFF);
  border: 2px solid var(--card-border, rgba(17,28,43,0.15));
  border-radius: var(--card-radius, 10px);
  color: var(--elite-navy, #111C2B);
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow, 0 2px 8px rgba(17,28,43,0.06));
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.hp-btn-outline svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1); }
.hp-btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--elite-navy, #111C2B);
  border-color: var(--elite-navy, #111C2B);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover, 0 6px 16px rgba(17,28,43,0.15));
}
.hp-btn-outline:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

.hp-btn-accent {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elite-yellow,#F2BC3A) 0%, var(--elite-yellow-dark,#D49F2C) 100%);
  color: var(--elite-navy, #111C2B);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius, 10px);
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hp-btn-accent svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1); }
.hp-btn-accent:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hp-btn-accent:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  HERO
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.elite-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: var(--hero-height, clamp(600px,100vh,1200px));
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--hero-gradient-bg, var(--elite-dark, #0E1621));
  padding: var(--nav-height, 80px) 0 clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem);
}

.elite-hero__media,
.elite-hero__carousel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  z-index: 0;
  /* iOS video decode is blocked by: will-change, transform, filter,
     image-rendering. Keep all of these at their default/none.       */
}

.elite-hero__slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--hero-transition-ms, 1200ms) var(--elite-ease, cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1));
}
.elite-hero__slide.active { opacity: 1; }

.elite-hero__gradient {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    var(--hero-gradient-bg, var(--elite-dark, #0E1621)) 0%,
    #0A1929 50%,
    var(--elite-dark-2, #1B2432) 100%
  );
  z-index: 0;
}

.elite-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: var(--hero-overlay, rgba(10,25,41,0.80));
}

.elite-hero__content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  max-width: min(90%, 1200px); width: 100%;
  padding: clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem) clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem);
  text-align: var(--hero-align, center);
  animation: hpFadeUp 1s var(--elite-ease, cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1)) backwards;
}

@keyframes hpFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.elite-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: clamp(0.625rem,1.5vw,0.875rem) clamp(1.25rem,3vw,2rem);
  background: var(--hero-badge-bg,     rgba(255,255,255,0.10));
  border: 1px solid var(--hero-badge-border, rgba(255,255,255,0.20));
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--hero-badge-color, rgba(255,255,255,0.95));
  font-family: var(--hero-title-font, var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani')), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem,1.8vw,0.9375rem);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.25rem,3vw,2rem);
  animation: hpFadeUp 1s var(--elite-ease) 0.2s backwards;
}

.elite-hero__title-main {
  font-family: var(--hero-title-font, var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani')), sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem,5vw,4.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--hero-title-weight, 800);
  line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--elite-white, #FFFFFF);
  margin: 0 0 clamp(0.5rem,1vw,0.75rem);
  animation: hpFadeUp 1s var(--elite-ease) 0.3s backwards;
}

.elite-hero__title-brand {
  font-family: var(--hero-brand-font, 'Monotype Corsiva', cursive) !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem,6.5vw,5.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--hero-title-weight, 800);
  line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--hero-brand-name-color, var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A));
  margin: 0 0 clamp(1rem,2.5vw,1.75rem);
  animation: hpFadeUp 1s var(--elite-ease) 0.35s backwards;
  word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.elite-hero__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem,2vw,1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--hero-subtitle-color, rgba(255,255,255,0.88));
  margin: 0 auto clamp(1.75rem,4vw,2.5rem);
  max-width: min(90%, 750px);
  animation: hpFadeUp 1s var(--elite-ease) 0.4s backwards;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.elite-hero__actions {
  display: flex; gap: clamp(0.875rem,2vw,1.5rem);
  justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: clamp(1.75rem,4vw,2.5rem);
  animation: hpFadeUp 1s var(--elite-ease) 0.6s backwards;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.elite-hero__nav {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 3;
  width: clamp(44px,6vw,56px); height: clamp(44px,6vw,56px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  border-radius: 50%; color: var(--elite-white, #FFFFFF);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,1.875rem); font-weight: 300;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s var(--elite-ease);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.elite-hero__nav:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--elite-yellow,#F2BC3A) 20%, transparent);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--elite-yellow,#F2BC3A) 40%, transparent);
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}
.elite-hero__nav--prev { left:  clamp(0.75rem,2vw,2rem); }
.elite-hero__nav--next { right: clamp(0.75rem,2vw,2rem); }

.elite-hero__scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
  font-size: clamp(0.8125rem,1.5vw,0.9375rem); font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  animation: hpFadeUp 1s var(--elite-ease) 0.8s backwards;
  user-select: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.elite-hero__scroll:hover,
.elite-hero__scroll:focus-visible { color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A); outline: none; }

.elite-hero__scroll-line {
  width: 2px; height: clamp(30px,5vw,40px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--elite-yellow,#F2BC3A) 0%, transparent 100%);
  animation: hpScrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes hpScrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: translateY(10px); }
}


/* ── HERO: VARIANT B — Split ──────────────────────────────
   Left panel: content. Right panel: full-bleed media.
   Media panel is absolute on mobile, side-by-side on desktop.
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.elite-hero--split {
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: var(--hero-height, clamp(600px,100vh,1200px));
  padding: 0;
}

.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__gradient,
.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__overlay { display: none; }

.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__split-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  width: 100%; min-height: inherit;
}

.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__split-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height,80px) + clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem)) clamp(2rem,6vw,5rem) clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem);
  background: var(--hero-gradient-bg, #0A1929);
}

.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__split-media {
  position: relative;
  /* CRITICAL iOS FIX: overflow:hidden prevents iOS Safari from
     rendering <video> — the browser clips the video compositor layer
     before it can paint. clip-path:inset(0) gives identical visual
     clipping without blocking the video renderer.                   */
  overflow: visible;
  clip-path: inset(0);
}
.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__split-media img,
.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__split-media video {
  /* Use top/left/right/bottom instead of inset shorthand —
     older iOS Safari (< 14) does not support inset shorthand
     on positioned elements inside certain flex containers.    */
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  /* NO transform, NO will-change, NO filter — each one can
     create a new rasterised GPU layer that iOS compositor
     renders at screen resolution, bypassing the video decoder */
}
.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__split-media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, transparent 60%, var(--hero-gradient-bg,#0A1929) 100%);
  /* z-index needed so gradient renders above video but below content */
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Reuse content children — remove animation offsets for split */
.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__content {
  position: static; max-width: none; width: 100%;
  padding: 0; text-align: left;
  animation: none;
}
.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__actions { justify-content: flex-start; padding: 0; }
.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__subtitle { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; padding: 0; }
.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__badge { animation: none; }
.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__title-main,
.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__title-brand { animation: none; }

/* Diagonal accent line */
.elite-hero--split .elite-hero__split-content::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: -1px; bottom: 0;
  width: clamp(40px,5vw,80px);
  background: var(--hero-gradient-bg, #0A1929);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0% 100%, 100% 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── HERO: VARIANT C — Cinematic ──────────────────────────
   Full-screen. Content pinned to bottom-left.
   Very tall with a strong vignette and a side indicator.
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.elite-hero--cinematic {
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-height: var(--hero-height, clamp(600px,100vh,1200px));
}

.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(10,25,41,0.95) 0%,
    rgba(10,25,41,0.50) 40%,
    rgba(10,25,41,0.15) 100%
  );
}

/* ── Base content block: original bottom-left positioning ── */
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: min(90%, 800px);
  padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem,5vw,4rem) clamp(4rem,8vw,6rem);
  width: 100%;
}

.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__actions {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 0;
}

.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__subtitle {
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding: 0;
}

/* ── Side progress dots indicator ── */
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__cin-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem);
  bottom: 0; top: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__cin-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.30);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__cin-dot.active {
  background: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  transform: scale(1.4);
}

.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__cin-line {
  width: 1px; height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.20) 0%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CINEMATIC — UPGRADED TYPOGRAPHY
   Applies to ALL cinematic content regardless of panel style.
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__badge {
  animation: none;
  background: rgba(242,188,58,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(242,188,58,0.28);
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-size: clamp(0.625rem, 1.2vw, 0.75rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}

.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__title-main {
  animation: none;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__title-brand {
  animation: none;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 9vw, 8rem);
  line-height: 0.93;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__subtitle {
  animation: none;
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.6vw, 1.0625rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.75;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding: 0;
}

.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__actions {
  animation: none;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  padding-top: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  position: relative;
}

/* Thin decorative rule above buttons */
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__actions::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 64px; height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CINEMATIC — PANEL STYLE VARIANTS
   Applied via .elite-hero__content--cin-{style}.
   None restores exact original padding.
   All others add a visual treatment while keeping
   content anchored bottom-left via the parent flex rules.
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── NONE: pure text, exact original positioning ── */
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-none {
  padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem,5vw,4rem) clamp(4rem,8vw,6rem);
  max-width: min(90%, 800px);
}

/* ── Shared panel inner padding (glass / gradient / solid / border-left / split-pill) ── */
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-glass,
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-gradient,
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-solid,
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-border-left,
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-split-pill {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.5rem) clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem) clamp(3rem,5vw,4.5rem) clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem);
  max-width: min(90%, 720px);
}

/* ── GLASS: frosted backdrop panel ── */
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-glass {
  background: var(--cin-panel-bg, rgba(8,14,26,0.42));
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(1.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.30),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
}

/* Top shimmer line */
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-glass::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 2.5rem; right: 2.5rem; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 35%,
    rgba(242,188,58,0.30) 55%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* ── GRADIENT: sweeping dark wash ── */
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-gradient {
  background: var(--cin-panel-bg,
    linear-gradient(
      125deg,
      rgba(6,12,24,0.85) 0%,
      rgba(10,22,41,0.65) 55%,
      transparent 100%
    )
  );
  border-radius: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Yellow left-edge glow */
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-gradient::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(242,188,58,0.07) 0%,
    transparent 45%
  );
  border-radius: 16px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── SOLID: opaque dark card with yellow left bar ── */
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-solid {
  background: var(--cin-panel-bg, rgba(6,12,24,0.90));
  border-left: 3px solid var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    4px 0 0 0 rgba(242,188,58,0.15);
}

/* ── BORDER-LEFT: editorial accent line only ── */
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-border-left {
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(242,188,58,0.55);
  padding-left: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  position: relative;
}

/* Soft yellow glow behind bar */
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-border-left::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(242,188,58,0.07) 0%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── SPLIT-PILL: decorative lead line above title ── */
.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-split-pill {
  max-width: min(90%, 800px);
}

.elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-split-pill::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 56px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CINEMATIC — RESPONSIVE
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  /* Brand title scales down on mobile */
  .elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__title-brand {
    font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 12vw, 5rem);
  }

  /* Panel boxes: tighter, full-width minus margin */
  .elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-glass,
  .elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-gradient,
  .elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-solid {
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 2rem;
    max-width: calc(100% - 2rem);
    margin-left: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-border-left,
  .elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-split-pill {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    max-width: calc(100% - 2rem);
    margin-left: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* None stays exact original on mobile too */
  .elite-hero--cinematic .elite-hero__content--cin-none {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 3rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  SERVICES SECTION — ELITE v3
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   All 3 variants:
   A) Cinematic Cards   — full-bleed photo, all content visible
   B) Bento Grid        — asymmetric, all cards have photo BG
   C) Ticker List       — editorial rows, photo always visible
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ── VARIANT A (default): CINEMATIC OVERLAY CARDS
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Full-bleed portrait photo cards. Rich multi-layer
   gradient at bottom ensures ALL content (number, title,
   excerpt, CTA) is always legible. Hover lifts the card
   and brightens the image. Yellow accent line sweeps
   across the bottom border on hover.
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.elite-services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 320px), 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.hp-svc-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: var(--service-card-min-h, 520px);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  border-radius: var(--card-radius, 16px);
  background: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20),
              0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) inset;
}

.hp-svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
              0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) inset;
}

/* ── Full-bleed background image ── */
.hp-svc-card__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hp-svc-card__bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  filter: brightness(0.80) saturate(0.80);
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: filter 0.65s ease,
              transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.hp-svc-card:hover .hp-svc-card__bg img {
  filter: brightness(0.55) saturate(1.10);
  transform: scale(1.00);
}

/* ── Deep gradient overlay — ensures all text is always readable ── */
.hp-svc-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.00)  0%,
    rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.10)  25%,
    rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.55)  55%,
    rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.88)  78%,
    rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.97) 100%
  );
}

/* ── Yellow sweep line at card bottom on hover ── */
.hp-svc-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  z-index: 5;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A) 0%,
    rgba(242, 188, 58, 0.0) 100%
  );
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.hp-svc-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* ── No corner triangle needed ── */
.hp-svc-card::after { display: none; }

/* ── Card body — always fully visible ── */
.hp-svc-card__body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: none;
  border-top: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

/* ── Number ── */
.hp-svc-card__num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hp-svc-card__num::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ── Title ── */
.hp-svc-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.hp-svc-card:hover .hp-svc-card__title {
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
}

/* ── Excerpt — always visible ── */
.hp-svc-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin: 0;
  /* Always shown — no hiding */
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  max-height: none;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* ── CTA link — always visible ── */
.hp-svc-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  width: fit-content;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: gap 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              color 0.3s ease;
}

.hp-svc-card__link:hover {
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.hp-svc-card__link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.hp-svc-card__link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ── VARIANT B: ASYMMETRIC BENTO GRID
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Every card has a full-bleed photo background.
   Card 1: large hero (7/12 cols × 2 rows).
   Cards 2–3: half-height on right column.
   Cards 4+: equal thirds.
   ALL content (number, title, excerpt, CTA) always visible.
   Hover: lifts card, brightens image, sweeps yellow bar top.
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.elite-services--bento .elite-services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: minmax(230px, auto);
  gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);
}

/* Layout assignments */
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1 / span 7; grid-row: 1 / span 2; }
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(2) { grid-column: 8 / span 5; grid-row: 1; }
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 8 / span 5; grid-row: 2; }
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(n+4) { grid-column: span 4; }

/* ── Base card — same cinematic treatment as Variant A ── */
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card {
  min-height: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
  justify-content: flex-end;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
}

/* ── Photo always on every bento card ── */
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card__bg { display: block; }
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card__overlay { display: block; }

/* ── Smaller cards (2, 3, 4+): lighter gradient so body fits cleanly ── */
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(n+2) .hp-svc-card__overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.00)  0%,
    rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.25)  35%,
    rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.72)  65%,
    rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.96) 100%
  );
}

/* ── Card 1 hero: slightly lighter top for breathing room ── */
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(1) .hp-svc-card__overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.00)  0%,
    rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.12)  30%,
    rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.62)  62%,
    rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.96) 100%
  );
}

/* ── Yellow bar sweeps from top on hover (different from Variant A) ── */
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  z-index: 5;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A) 0%,
    rgba(242, 188, 58, 0.30) 100%
  );
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}

.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card::after { display: none; }

/* ── Body: all content always visible ── */
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card__body {
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  background: none;
  border-top: none;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex: unset;
  justify-content: unset;
}

/* ── Smaller stat / number for bento ── */
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card__num {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  opacity: 1;
}

.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card__num::before {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 1px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ── Title sizes — card 1 larger ── */
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(1) .hp-svc-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
}

.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:hover .hp-svc-card__title {
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
}

/* ── Excerpt — always visible, clamped for small cards ── */
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  max-height: none;
  /* Clamp excerpt on small cards */
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(1) .hp-svc-card__excerpt {
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ── CTA — always visible ── */
.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card__link {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  margin-top: 0.375rem;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}

.elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card__link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ── VARIANT C: EDITORIAL TICKER ROWS
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Horizontal rows. Each row has a fixed-width photo panel
   on the left (or right for alternating) that is ALWAYS
   visible. Right panel holds number, title, excerpt, CTA —
   all always visible. On hover: row gets yellow left border,
   photo brightens, arrow slides right.
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.elite-services--ticker-list .elite-services__grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card {
  min-height: unset;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: stretch;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border, rgba(17, 28, 43, 0.08));
  box-shadow: none;
  background: var(--services-bg, #FFFFFF);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border, rgba(17, 28, 43, 0.08));
}

.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card:hover {
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--services-bg, #fff) 97%, var(--elite-dark, #0E1621) 3%);
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* ── Yellow left border accent that fills on hover ── */
.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  z-index: 3;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card::after { display: none; }

/* ── Photo panel — always visible, fixed width ── */
.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__bg {
  position: relative;
  width: clamp(140px, 18vw, 260px);
  min-width: clamp(140px, 18vw, 260px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* NOT absolute — it's a flex child */
  inset: unset;
}

.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__bg img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.82) saturate(0.80);
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: filter 0.6s ease,
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card:hover .hp-svc-card__bg img {
  filter: brightness(1.0) saturate(1.05);
  transform: scale(1.0);
}

/* Subtle vignette on right edge of photo, blending into content */
.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 50%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--services-bg, #FFFFFF) 85%, transparent) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Hide the overlay div in ticker — not needed ── */
.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__overlay {
  display: none;
}

/* ── Content body — all content always visible ── */
.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__body {
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  background: transparent;
  border-top: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── Number ── */
.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__num::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Title ── */
.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card:hover .hp-svc-card__title {
  color: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
}

/* ── Excerpt — always visible ── */
.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__excerpt {
  font-size: clamp(0.8125rem, 1.4vw, 0.9375rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--elite-gray, #6B7280);
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  max-height: none;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* ── CTA — always visible ── */
.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: gap 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              color 0.3s ease;
}

.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card:hover .hp-svc-card__link {
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card:hover .hp-svc-card__link svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — ALL VARIANTS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Large desktop: 3 columns for Variant A ── */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .elite-services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ── Desktop / large tablet: Variant A 3-col, bento full grid ── */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .elite-services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .hp-svc-card {
    min-height: var(--service-card-min-h, 500px);
  }
}

/* ── Tablet landscape: Variant A 2-col ── */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {

  /* Variant A */
  .elite-services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .hp-svc-card {
    min-height: var(--service-card-min-h, 460px);
  }

  /* Variant B: Hero spans full 2 cols, rest 1 each */
  .elite-services--bento .elite-services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: minmax(200px, auto);
  }

  .elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(1) {
    grid-column: 1 / span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
    min-height: 340px;
  }

  .elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(2),
  .elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(3),
  .elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(n+4) {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
  }

  /* Variant C: Narrower image panel on tablet */
  .elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__bg {
    width: clamp(120px, 16vw, 200px);
    min-width: clamp(120px, 16vw, 200px);
  }
}

/* ── Tablet portrait + large mobile ── */
@media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767px) {

  /* Variant A: 2-col on large phones */
  .elite-services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .hp-svc-card {
    min-height: 400px;
  }

  /* Variant B: single col */
  .elite-services--bento .elite-services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: auto;
  }

  .elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(n) {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
  }

  .elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(1) {
    min-height: 360px;
  }

  .elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(n+2) {
    min-height: 260px;
  }

  /* Variant C: narrow image */
  .elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__bg {
    width: 110px;
    min-width: 110px;
  }
}

/* ── Mobile: single column for all ── */
@media (max-width: 575px) {

  .elite-services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .hp-svc-card {
    min-height: 400px;
  }

  /* Variant B */
  .elite-services--bento .elite-services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: auto;
  }

  .elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(n) {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
  }

  .elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(1) {
    min-height: 400px;
  }

  .elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card:nth-child(n+2) {
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  .elite-services--bento .hp-svc-card__excerpt {
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  }

  /* Variant C: stack photo on top, content below */
  .elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: unset;
  }

  .elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__bg {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Remove the right-side vignette on mobile (irrelevant when stacked) */
  .elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__bg::after {
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      transparent 50%,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--services-bg, #FFFFFF) 85%, transparent) 100%
    );
  }

  .elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card__body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card::before {
    /* Yellow bar at top on mobile */
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: unset;
    width: unset;
    height: 4px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  }

  .elite-services--ticker-list .hp-svc-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  NEWS SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.hp-news { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.hp-news::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--elite-yellow,#F2BC3A) 8%, transparent) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none; filter: blur(80px); z-index: 0;
}

.hp-news__inner {
  max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2rem);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}


/* ── News Default: Featured + Grid ─────────────────────── */

.hp-featured {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem,7vw,5rem);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius, 16px); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--news-card-bg, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border, rgba(17,28,43,0.08));
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow, 0 2px 8px rgba(17,28,43,0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(17,28,43,0.06));
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.hp-featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover, 0 8px 20px rgba(17,28,43,0.08), 0 20px 48px rgba(17,28,43,0.12));
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover, rgba(242,188,58,0.30));
}

.hp-featured__media {
  position: relative; height: clamp(350px,45vw,480px); overflow: hidden; background: #F8FAFC;
}
.hp-featured__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.hp-featured:hover .hp-featured__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.hp-featured__media-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.30) 100%);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.hp-breaking {
  position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; left: 1.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; background: #DC2626;
  border-radius: 8px; color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hp-breaking__dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%; animation: hpPulseDot 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hp-featured__body {
  padding: clamp(2.5rem,5vw,3.5rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--news-card-bg, #FFFFFF);
}

.hp-news-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hp-cat {
  display: inline-flex; padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem;
  background: var(--elite-navy, #111C2B); color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.hp-date {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.375rem;
  color: #64748B; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500;
}

.hp-featured__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem,4vw,2.75rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--elite-navy, #111C2B); margin: 0; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hp-featured__title a {
  color: inherit; text-decoration: none;
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
    var(--elite-yellow,#F2BC3A) 0%, var(--elite-yellow-dark,#D49F2C) 100%);
  background-size: 0% 3px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left bottom;
  padding-bottom: 3px; transition: background-size 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.hp-featured__title a:hover { background-size: 100% 3px; }

.hp-featured__excerpt {
  font-size: clamp(1rem,2vw,1.125rem); line-height: 1.65; color: #64748B; margin: 0;
}

.hp-featured__footer {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border, rgba(17,28,43,0.08));
  margin-top: auto;
}

.hp-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }

.hp-author__avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elite-yellow,#F2BC3A) 0%, var(--elite-yellow-light,#F7D66E) 100%);
  color: var(--elite-navy, #111C2B);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hp-author__name { font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--elite-navy,#111C2B); }
.hp-author__role { font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 500; color: #64748B; }

/* News grid cards */
.hp-news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%,340px),1fr));
  gap: clamp(2rem,4vw,2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem,5vw,3.5rem);
}

.hp-news-card {
  background: var(--news-card-bg, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border, rgba(17,28,43,0.08));
  border-radius: var(--card-radius, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow, 0 2px 8px rgba(17,28,43,0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(17,28,43,0.06));
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.hp-news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover, 0 8px 20px rgba(17,28,43,0.08), 0 20px 48px rgba(17,28,43,0.12));
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover, rgba(242,188,58,0.30));
}

.hp-news-card__img {
  position: relative; height: 220px; overflow: hidden; background: #F8FAFC;
}
.hp-news-card__img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.hp-news-card:hover .hp-news-card__img img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.hp-news-card__img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.20) 100%);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.hp-news-card__body {
  padding: clamp(1.75rem,3vw,2rem);
  flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.875rem;
  background: var(--news-card-bg, #FFFFFF);
}

.hp-news-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem,2.2vw,1.3125rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--elite-navy, #111C2B); margin: 0; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.hp-news-card__title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.hp-news-card__title a:hover { color: var(--elite-yellow-dark, var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A)); }

.hp-news-card__excerpt { font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #64748B; margin: 0; flex: 1; }

.hp-news-card__footer {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem; padding-top: 1rem; margin-top: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border, rgba(17,28,43,0.06));
}

.hp-news-card__author {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.625rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--elite-navy,#111C2B);
}
.hp-news-card__avatar {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elite-yellow,#F2BC3A) 0%, var(--elite-yellow-light,#F7D66E) 100%);
  color: var(--elite-navy, #111C2B);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hp-news-card__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.375rem;
  color: var(--elite-navy, #111C2B); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.hp-news-card__link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1); }
.hp-news-card__link:hover { color: var(--elite-yellow-dark, var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A)); }
.hp-news-card__link:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }


/* ── News Variant B: Magazine Columns ─────────────────────
   All cards equal height in a 3-col grid. Featured article
   is the first card but taller (2 rows). Accent strip on
   the top of each card. No separate featured block.
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.hp-news--magazine-cols .hp-featured { display: none; }

.hp-news--magazine-cols .hp-news-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 400px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hp-news--magazine-cols .hp-news-card:first-child {
  grid-row: span 2;
  height: auto;
}

.hp-news--magazine-cols .hp-news-card {
  position: relative;
}

/* Accent stripe on top */
.hp-news--magazine-cols .hp-news-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--elite-yellow,#F2BC3A), var(--elite-yellow-dark,#D49F2C));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  z-index: 10;
}
.hp-news--magazine-cols .hp-news-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.hp-news--magazine-cols .hp-news-card__img { height: 200px; }
.hp-news--magazine-cols .hp-news-card:first-child .hp-news-card__img { height: 280px; }


/* ── News Variant C: Feed List ────────────────────────────
   Horizontal rows. Very editorial/newspaper. Featured
   is shown as a full-width row with large image left.
   Other articles are compact horizontal rows.
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.hp-news--feed-list .hp-featured {
  border: none; box-shadow: none; border-radius: 0; background: transparent;
  padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}
.hp-news--feed-list .hp-featured:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: none; }

.hp-news--feed-list .hp-featured__media {
  height: clamp(250px, 30vw, 380px);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hp-news--feed-list .hp-featured__body {
  background: transparent;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem) 0 0;
}

.hp-news--feed-list .hp-news-grid {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
}

.hp-news--feed-list .hp-news-card {
  flex-direction: row; border-radius: 0; border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border, rgba(17,28,43,0.08));
  box-shadow: none; background: transparent;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem) 0;
}
.hp-news--feed-list .hp-news-card:hover {
  transform: none; box-shadow: none;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--elite-yellow,#F2BC3A) 3%, transparent);
}

.hp-news--feed-list .hp-news-card__img {
  width: 160px; min-width: 160px; height: 110px;
  border-radius: 8px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hp-news--feed-list .hp-news-card__img-overlay { display: none; }

.hp-news--feed-list .hp-news-card__body {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0 0 0 clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}

/* Row counter for feed list */
.hp-news--feed-list .hp-news-card { counter-increment: feed-item; }
.hp-news--feed-list .hp-news-grid { counter-reset: feed-item; }
.hp-news--feed-list .hp-news-card__body::before {
  content: counter(feed-item, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: block; margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  CTA SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Default: Centred Card ─────────────────────────────── */

.hp-cta__card {
  background: var(--cta-card-bg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05));
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--cta-card-border, rgba(255,255,255,0.10));
  border-radius: var(--card-radius, 16px);
  padding: clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem) clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  box-shadow: var(--cta-card-shadow, 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.20)),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}
.hp-cta__card:hover {
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover, rgba(242,188,58,0.30));
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.30), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.hp-cta__inner { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }

.hp-cta__badge {
  display: inline-flex; padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--cta-badge-bg, var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A));
  color: var(--elite-navy, #111C2B);
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hp-cta__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem); font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cta-title-color, #FFFFFF);
  margin: 0 0 1rem; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hp-cta__desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem,2vw,1.125rem); line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90); margin: 0 0 2rem;
}

.hp-cta__features {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}
.hp-cta__features li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.875rem;
  color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hp-cta__features svg {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  color: var(--cta-feature-color, var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A));
  flex-shrink: 0; stroke-width: 3;
}

.hp-cta__actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }


/* ── CTA Variant B: Split Action ─────────────────────────
   Left column: headline + features. Right: action buttons.
   Business-professional, direct, high-conversion layout.
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.elite-cta--split-action .hp-cta__card {
  text-align: left;
  padding: clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem) clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);
}
.elite-cta--split-action .hp-cta__inner {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: clamp(2rem,5vw,5rem); align-items: center;
}
.elite-cta--split-action .hp-cta__left {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
}
.elite-cta--split-action .hp-cta__right {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
  align-items: stretch; flex-shrink: 0; min-width: 220px;
}
.elite-cta--split-action .hp-cta__badge { align-self: flex-start; }
.elite-cta--split-action .hp-cta__features { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
.elite-cta--split-action .hp-cta__features li { justify-content: flex-start; }
.elite-cta--split-action .hp-cta__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; justify-content: flex-start; }
.elite-cta--split-action .hp-cta__actions .elite-btn { text-align: center; }


/* ── CTA Variant C: Marquee Bold ─────────────────────────
   Full typographic impact. The title is enormous.
   No card — just the section background. Pure brand power.
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.elite-cta--marquee-bold .hp-cta__card {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem) 0;
}
.elite-cta--marquee-bold .hp-cta__card:hover { transform: none !important; }

.elite-cta--marquee-bold .hp-cta__inner {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0;
}

.elite-cta--marquee-bold .hp-cta__badge { display: none; }

.elite-cta--marquee-bold .hp-cta__title {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 12vw, 9rem);
  line-height: 0.92; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.5rem); text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Accent word inside title */
.elite-cta--marquee-bold .hp-cta__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
}

.elite-cta--marquee-bold .hp-cta__desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem,1.8vw,1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  max-width: 540px; text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);
}

.elite-cta--marquee-bold .hp-cta__features { display: none; }

.elite-cta--marquee-bold .hp-cta__actions { gap: 1.5rem; justify-content: center; }

/* Horizontal rule lines flanking the section */
.elite-cta--marquee-bold .elite-cta {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hp-case__feature,
  .hp-featured { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; }

  .hp-featured__media,
  .hp-case__img { height: auto; min-height: 520px; }

  .hp-news-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }

  .hp-cta__features li { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  .hp-news-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }

  /* Magazine collapses to 2-col */
  .hp-news--magazine-cols .hp-news-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .hp-news--magazine-cols .hp-news-card:first-child { grid-row: span 1; }
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  /* Hero split stacks */
  .elite-hero--split .elite-hero__split-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .elite-hero--split .elite-hero__split-media {
    height: 56vw;
    min-height: 260px;
    max-height: 480px;
    /* Provide explicit height context so absolutely positioned
       video has a concrete reference — required on iOS.       */
    position: relative;
  }
  .elite-hero--split .elite-hero__split-content::before { display: none; }
  .elite-hero--split .elite-hero__split-content {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height,80px) + 2rem);
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  /* CTA split stacks */
  .elite-cta--split-action .hp-cta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .elite-cta--split-action .hp-cta__actions { flex-direction: row; align-items: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .elite-hero { min-height: clamp(500px,75vh,800px); }
  .elite-hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .hp-featured__footer { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .hp-btn-accent { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hp-cta__actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hp-cta__actions .elite-btn { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; }

  /* Magazine falls to 1 col */
  .hp-news--magazine-cols .hp-news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Case stat-showcase stats wrap */
  .hp-case__stats { gap: 1.5rem; }

  /* Marquee title scales */
  .elite-cta--marquee-bold .hp-cta__title { font-size: clamp(2.5rem,10vw,6rem); }

  /* Feed list compact */
  .hp-news--feed-list .hp-news-card__img { width: 100px; min-width: 100px; height: 80px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .elite-hero__scroll { display: none; }
  .hp-svc-card { min-height: 400px; }
}

@media (max-height: 600px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  .elite-hero { min-height: 100vh; }
  .elite-hero__scroll { display: none; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  FEATURED PROJECTS SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.hp-projects {
  background: var(--projects-bg, #0E1621);
  padding: var(--section-spacing, clamp(4rem,8vw,7rem)) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Atmospheric background texture */
.hp-projects::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -300px; right: -300px;
  width: 800px; height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(242,188,58,0.06) 0%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(60px);
}

.hp-projects::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -200px; left: -200px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(242,188,58,0.04) 0%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px);
}

/* Header override for dark section */
.hp-projects .hp-section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.hp-projects .hp-section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

/* Project rows list */
.hp-projects__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Individual project row ──────────────────────────────── */

.hp-proj-row {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  min-height: 400px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: background 0.5s ease;
}

.hp-proj-row:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.hp-proj-row:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}

/* Odd rows: image left, content right */
.hp-proj-row--1,
.hp-proj-row--3 {
  direction: ltr;
}

/* Even rows: content left, image right */
.hp-proj-row--2 {
  direction: rtl;
}
.hp-proj-row--2 .hp-proj-row__content,
.hp-proj-row--2 .hp-proj-row__media-wrap {
  direction: ltr;
}

/* ── Ghost index number ───────────────────────────────────── */

.hp-proj-row__ghost-num {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(7rem, 15vw, 14rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color 0.5s ease;
}

/* Odd rows: number anchors bottom-left of image */
.hp-proj-row--1 .hp-proj-row__ghost-num,
.hp-proj-row--3 .hp-proj-row__ghost-num {
  bottom: -0.15em;
  left: -0.05em;
}

/* Even row: number anchors bottom-right of image side */
.hp-proj-row--2 .hp-proj-row__ghost-num {
  bottom: -0.15em;
  right: -0.05em;
}

.hp-proj-row:hover .hp-proj-row__ghost-num {
  -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(242,188,58,0.12);
}

/* ── Image panel ──────────────────────────────────────────── */

.hp-proj-row__media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #111C2B;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.hp-proj-row__media-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              filter 0.5s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(0.9);
}

.hp-proj-row:hover .hp-proj-row__media-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: brightness(0.65) saturate(1.1);
}

.hp-proj-row__media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(10,25,41,0.25) 0%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

/* Hover CTA reveal */
.hp-proj-row__media-hover {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.hp-proj-row:hover .hp-proj-row__media-hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.hp-proj-row__view-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  background: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  color: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.hp-proj-row__view-cta svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hp-proj-row:hover .hp-proj-row__view-cta {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hp-proj-row:hover .hp-proj-row__view-cta svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ── Content panel ────────────────────────────────────────── */

.hp-proj-row__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

/* Meta row: category + location */
.hp-proj-row__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hp-proj-row__category {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(242,188,58,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,188,58,0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hp-proj-row__location {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.40);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hp-proj-row__location svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Title */
.hp-proj-row__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.hp-proj-row__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A) 0%,
    var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A) 100%
  );
  background-size: 0% 2px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: left bottom;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: background-size 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.hp-proj-row:hover .hp-proj-row__title a {
  background-size: 100% 2px;
}

/* Summary */
.hp-proj-row__summary {
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.8vw, 1.0625rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 480px;
}

/* Stats row */
.hp-proj-row__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}

.hp-proj-row__stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.hp-proj-row__stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hp-proj-row__stat-key {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

/* CTA link */
.hp-proj-row__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: gap 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.hp-proj-row__cta svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.hp-proj-row__cta:hover {
  gap: 1rem;
}

.hp-proj-row__cta:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Footer CTA */
.hp-projects__footer-cta {
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.hp-projects .hp-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
}

.hp-projects .hp-btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  border-color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  color: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
}

/* Placeholder when no hero image */
.hp-proj-row__media-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111C2B 0%, #1B2432 100%);
  min-height: 400px;
}

/* ── Responsive ──────────────────────────────────────────── */

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hp-proj-row {
    min-height: 460px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hp-proj-row,
  .hp-proj-row--2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    direction: ltr;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hp-proj-row--2 .hp-proj-row__content,
  .hp-proj-row--2 .hp-proj-row__media-wrap {
    direction: ltr;
  }

  .hp-proj-row__media-wrap {
    min-height: 260px;
    height: 62vw;
  }

  .hp-proj-row__content {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .hp-proj-row__ghost-num {
    font-size: clamp(5rem, 20vw, 8rem);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  .hp-proj-row--1 .hp-proj-row__ghost-num,
  .hp-proj-row--3 .hp-proj-row__ghost-num,
  .hp-proj-row--2 .hp-proj-row__ghost-num {
    bottom: auto;
    right: auto;
    left: auto;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
  }

  .hp-proj-row__stats {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hp-proj-row__media-hover {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  FEATURED PROJECTS — VARIANT B: MOSAIC GRID
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Light section. Asymmetric bento-style photo mosaic.
   Project 1: tall hero spanning 2 rows on the left.
   Projects 2 & 3: stacked on the right.
   Hover reveals frosted-glass content overlay.
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hp-projects--mosaic-grid .hp-section-title {
  color: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
}
.hp-projects--mosaic-grid .hp-section-subtitle {
  color: var(--elite-gray, #6B7280);
}
.hp-projects--mosaic-grid::before,
.hp-projects--mosaic-grid::after {
  display: none;
}
.hp-projects--mosaic-grid {
  background: var(--projects-bg, #F5F6F8);
}

/* Mosaic grid container */
.hp-proj-mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  height: 680px;
  border-radius: var(--card-radius, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Card base */
.hp-proj-mosaic__card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Card 1: spans all 2 rows on left */
.hp-proj-mosaic__card--1 {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
}

/* Cards 2 & 3: stacked right */
.hp-proj-mosaic__card--2 {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
}
.hp-proj-mosaic__card--3 {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 2;
}

/* Background image */
.hp-proj-mosaic__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              filter 0.5s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.75) saturate(0.85);
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__card:hover .hp-proj-mosaic__img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(0.45) saturate(1.1);
}

/* Permanent bottom gradient for readability */
.hp-proj-mosaic__grad {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.35) 45%,
    transparent 75%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Index badge — always visible top-left */
.hp-proj-mosaic__index {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 188, 58, 0.25);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Category badge — always visible */
.hp-proj-mosaic__cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Static bottom content — always visible */
.hp-proj-mosaic__static {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__card--1 .hp-proj-mosaic__static {
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__card:hover .hp-proj-mosaic__static {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__card--1 .hp-proj-mosaic__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__location {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hp-proj-mosaic__location svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hover overlay — slides up from bottom */
.hp-proj-mosaic__hover {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,22,40,0.96) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.70) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__card--1 .hp-proj-mosaic__hover {
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem;
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__card:hover .hp-proj-mosaic__hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__hover-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.875rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__card--1 .hp-proj-mosaic__hover-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__hover-summary {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__card--1 .hp-proj-mosaic__hover-summary {
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Stats row inside hover */
.hp-proj-mosaic__hover-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__hover-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__hover-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__hover-stat-key {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__hover-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  color: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__hover-cta svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hp-proj-mosaic__card:hover .hp-proj-mosaic__hover-cta svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Placeholder */
.hp-proj-mosaic__placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111C2B 0%, #1B2432 100%);
}

/* Footer CTA */
.hp-projects--mosaic-grid .hp-projects__footer-cta {
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.hp-projects--mosaic-grid .hp-btn-outline {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(17,28,43,0.15);
  color: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
}
.hp-projects--mosaic-grid .hp-btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
  border-color: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .hp-proj-mosaic {
    height: 560px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hp-proj-mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 300px 220px 220px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius, 16px);
  }
  .hp-proj-mosaic__card--1 { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
  .hp-proj-mosaic__card--2 { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; }
  .hp-proj-mosaic__card--3 { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; }

  .hp-proj-mosaic__hover { display: none; }
  .hp-proj-mosaic__static { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ██  FEATURED PROJECTS — VARIANT C: TICKER CARDS
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Dark background. 3 portrait cards side by side.
   Each card: full-bleed image with a diagonal clip-path
   reveal on hover. Typographic index numbers in corner.
   Very agency / editorial portfolio feel.
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.hp-projects--ticker-cards::before,
.hp-projects--ticker-cards::after {
  display: none;
}

.hp-projects--ticker-cards {
  background: var(--projects-bg, #0E1621);
}

/* Subtle grid dot texture */
.hp-projects--ticker-cards .elite-container {
  position: relative;
}
.hp-projects--ticker-cards .elite-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hp-projects--ticker-cards .hp-section-header,
.hp-projects--ticker-cards .hp-projects__footer-cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hp-projects--ticker-cards .hp-section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.hp-projects--ticker-cards .hp-section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
}

/* 3-column card grid */
.hp-proj-ticker {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Individual card */
.hp-proj-ticker__card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--card-radius, 16px);
  height: clamp(420px, 50vw, 580px);
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #111C2B;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.hp-proj-ticker__card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(242, 188, 58, 0.30);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* Background image */
.hp-proj-ticker__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
              filter 0.5s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.65) saturate(0.8);
}

.hp-proj-ticker__card:hover .hp-proj-ticker__img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(0.30) saturate(1.0);
}

/* Permanent dark-to-transparent gradient (bottom) */
.hp-proj-ticker__vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(10,22,40,0.98) 0%,
    rgba(10,22,40,0.50) 45%,
    rgba(10,22,40,0.10) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.hp-proj-ticker__card:hover .hp-proj-ticker__vignette {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Diagonal accent slash — decorative */
.hp-proj-ticker__card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A) 0%,
    rgba(242,188,58,0.0) 100%
  );
  z-index: 5;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
}

.hp-proj-ticker__card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Giant ghost number — top right */
.hp-proj-ticker__ghost {
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.1em;
  right: -0.05em;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 9rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color 0.5s ease,
              color 0.5s ease;
}

.hp-proj-ticker__card:hover .hp-proj-ticker__ghost {
  -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(242, 188, 58, 0.18);
}

/* Static content — always visible at bottom */
.hp-proj-ticker__static {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.hp-proj-ticker__card:hover .hp-proj-ticker__static {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
}

.hp-proj-ticker__static-cat {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(242,188,58,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,188,58,0.30);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}

.hp-proj-ticker__static-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.625rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Hover reveal content — slides up */
.hp-proj-ticker__reveal {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease 0.05s, transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) 0.05s;
}

.hp-proj-ticker__card:hover .hp-proj-ticker__reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hp-proj-ticker__reveal-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hp-proj-ticker__reveal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 2.5vw, 1.875rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 0.875rem;
}

.hp-proj-ticker__reveal-summary {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Stats strip */
.hp-proj-ticker__reveal-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

.hp-proj-ticker__reveal-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.hp-proj-ticker__reveal-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hp-proj-ticker__reveal-stat-key {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

/* Arrow CTA */
.hp-proj-ticker__reveal-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Rajdhani'), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}

.hp-proj-ticker__reveal-arrow svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hp-proj-ticker__card:hover .hp-proj-ticker__reveal-arrow {
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.hp-proj-ticker__card:hover .hp-proj-ticker__reveal-arrow svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Placeholder */
.hp-proj-ticker__placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111C2B 0%, #1B2432 100%);
}

/* Footer CTA */
.hp-projects--ticker-cards .hp-projects__footer-cta {
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.hp-projects--ticker-cards .hp-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
}
.hp-projects--ticker-cards .hp-btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  border-color: var(--elite-yellow, #F2BC3A);
  color: var(--elite-dark, #0E1621);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .hp-proj-ticker {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .hp-proj-ticker__card:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: 1 / 3;
    height: clamp(300px, 35vw, 420px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hp-proj-ticker {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hp-proj-ticker__card {
    height: 380px;
  }
  .hp-proj-ticker__card:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: 1;
    height: 380px;
  }
  .hp-proj-ticker__reveal { display: none; }
  .hp-proj-ticker__static { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}