/* SUKHVINDER JAVEED - Hero Section with Line Animations */
/* Coach & Philanthropist Theme - White with Black Contrasts */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Space+Grotesk:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* Custom Properties */
:root {
    --hero-bg: #000000;
    --hero-text: #ffffff;
    --hero-accent: #ffffff;
    --line-color: #ffffff;
    --line-glow: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --card-bg: #000000;
    --card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --card-shadow: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    --readable-text: #ffffff;
    --icon-primary: #ffffff;
    --icon-accent: #0066cc;
    --icon-glow: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.2);
}

/* EMPIRE HERO SECTION - MINIMAL POSITIONING */
.empire-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: auto;
    background: var(--hero-bg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 50px 0 50px;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero Image Overlay - Left Side with Seamless Blend */
.hero-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url('../images/profile_image.jpeg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.8;
    /* Seamless blend into black */
    mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to right, 
        rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, 
        rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 40%, 
        rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 60%, 
        rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 80%, 
        rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%
    );
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to right, 
        rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, 
        rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 40%, 
        rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 60%, 
        rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 80%, 
        rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%
    );
}

/* Additional overlay for extra blending */
.hero-image-overlay::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 30%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 60%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 80%,
        rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%
    );
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-image-overlay {
        width: 50%;
        opacity: 0.6;
        mask-image: linear-gradient(
            to right, 
            rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, 
            rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 30%, 
            rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 50%, 
            rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 70%, 
            rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%
        );
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
            to right, 
            rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, 
            rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 30%, 
            rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 50%, 
            rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 70%, 
            rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%
        );
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-image-overlay {
        width: 60%;
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

.empire-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse at top center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.empire-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    bottom: 20%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: pulseGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.6;
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }
}

/* Empire Content Layout */
.empire-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 30px;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: contentFadeIn 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) 0.2s forwards;
}

/* Empire Content Layout Updates */
.empire-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.empire-statement {
    max-width: 600px;
    text-align: left;
}

.empire-headline {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--hero-text);
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Responsive adjustments for empire layout */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .empire-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .empire-statement {
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .titles-carousel {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .hero-cta-buttons {
        margin: 2rem auto 0;
    }
}

@keyframes contentFadeIn {
    to {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Empire Statement - POWERFUL & COMMANDING */
.empire-statement {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
}

.empire-headline {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--hero-text);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    position: relative;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f0f0 50%, #ffffff 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    /* Positioning controls - easily adjustable */
    margin-left: -550px; /* Move left - adjust this value */
    margin-top: 0px; /* Move up/down - adjust this value */
    /* Animation that preserves positioning */
    animation: textSlideUpWithPosition 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) 0.3s both;
}

.headline-top,
.headline-bottom {
    
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    /* Individual positioning controls */
}

.headline-top {
        font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--hero-text);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    position: relative;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f0f0 50%, #ffffff 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    /* Positioning controls - easily adjustable */
    margin-left: 0px; /* Move left - adjust this value */
    margin-top: 0px; /* Move up/down - adjust this value */

    /* Move left/right: negative = left, positive = right */
    left: 0px;
    /* Move up/down: negative = up, positive = down */
    top: 0px;
    text-align: center;
}

.headline-bottom {
        font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--hero-text);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    position: relative;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f0f0 50%, #ffffff 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    /* Positioning controls - easily adjustable */
    margin-left: -60px; /* Move left - adjust this value */
    margin-top: 0px; /* Move up/down - adjust this value */

    /* Move left/right: negative = left, positive = right */
    left: 0px;
    /* Move up/down: negative = up, positive = down */
    top: -0.1em;
    text-align: center;
}

.empire-headline::before {
    display: none;
}

.empire-headline::after {
    display: none;
}

@keyframes textSlideUp {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(50px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes textSlideUpWithPosition {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(50px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes glowFadeIn {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes expandLine {
    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
    }
}

.empire-subline {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    position: relative;
    animation: textSlideUp 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) 0.6s both;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Empire Credentials - SLEEK & SOPHISTICATED */
.empire-credentials {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
}

.empire-description {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    animation: textSlideUp 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) 0.9s both;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.empire-description::before,
.empire-description::after {
    display: none;
}

.empire-description:hover {
    transform: none;
}

/* Empire CTA Buttons */
.empire-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 60px;
    animation: textSlideUp 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) 1.2s both;
}

/* Profile Section Layout */
.profile-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Profile Image - Enhanced */
.profile-image {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.profile-image img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 
        0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.image-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: -10px;
    right: -10px;
    bottom: -10px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 50%, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.profile-image:hover .image-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

.profile-image:hover img {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 
        0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
        0 60px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Profile Content - Completely Redesigned */
.profile-content {
    z-index: 3;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Impact Statement - POWERFUL */
.impact-statement {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.statement-highlight {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.statement-main {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--hero-text);
    line-height: 0.95;
    position: relative;
}

.statement-main::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--hero-accent), transparent);
    animation: expandLine 2s ease-out 0.5s forwards;
    transform: scaleX(0);
}

@keyframes expandLine {
    to {
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }
}

/* Expertise Tags - Sleek */
.expertise-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tag {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    color: var(--hero-text);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tag::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.tag:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.tag:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Mission Text - Refined */
.mission-text {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    margin: 0 0 35px 0;
    max-width: 85%;
}

/* Story Preview - Progressive Disclosure */
.story-preview {
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.story-trigger {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    outline: none;
}

.story-trigger::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.story-trigger:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
}

.story-trigger:hover {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.trigger-icon {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.story-trigger.active .trigger-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Story Content - Hidden by default */
.story-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    opacity: 0;
}

.story-content.expanded {
    max-height: 400px;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: max-height 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), 
                opacity 0.4s ease 0.2s;
}

.story-inner {
    padding-top: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.story-text {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.05rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    max-width: 90%;
}

.story-text:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Story Highlights */
.story-highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.highlight-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.highlight-item:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.highlight-number {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--hero-text);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.highlight-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Animated Lines Background */
.hero-lines {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.line {
    position: absolute;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent 0%, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 20%, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 50%, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 80%, 
        transparent 100%);
    animation: lineMove 12s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-radius: 1px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.line-1 {
    top: 15%;
    left: -100%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 2px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.line-2 {
    top: 35%;
    right: -100%;
    width: 200px;
    height: 1px;
    animation-delay: 3s;
    animation-direction: reverse;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.line-3 {
    top: 65%;
    left: -100%;
    width: 350px;
    height: 1.5px;
    animation-delay: 6s;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.line-4 {
    top: 85%;
    right: -100%;
    width: 250px;
    height: 1px;
    animation-delay: 9s;
    animation-direction: reverse;
}

@keyframes lineMove {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0) scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    15% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: translateX(20vw) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(50vw) scale(1.1);
    }
    85% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: translateX(80vw) scale(1);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(100vw + 200px)) scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* Hero Content - Updated for Profile Layout */
.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Empire Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .empire-hero {
        padding: 40px 0 60px;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    .empire-content {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    
    .empire-headline {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    .empire-subline {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6vw, 2rem);
    }
    
    .empire-description {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.2rem);
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
    
    .empire-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
    
    .empire-cta .cta-primary,
    .empire-cta .cta-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding: 16px 24px;
        min-height: 52px;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .empire-cta .btn-icon {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .empire-hero {
        padding: 30px 0 50px;
    }
    
    .empire-headline::after {
        width: 60px;
        height: 3px;
    }
    
    .empire-cta .cta-primary,
    .empire-cta .cta-secondary {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 14px 20px;
        min-height: 48px;
        letter-spacing: 0.08em;
        gap: 6px;
    }
    
    .empire-cta .btn-icon {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

.empire-cta .cta-primary,
.empire-cta .cta-secondary {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 20px 42px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    outline: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    min-height: 64px;
    min-width: 220px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.empire-cta .btn-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.empire-cta .cta-primary:hover .btn-icon,
.empire-cta .cta-secondary:hover .btn-icon {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Empire Primary Button - Bold & Commanding */
.empire-cta .cta-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--hero-accent) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
        0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-weight: 700;
    animation: primaryPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes primaryPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 
            0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
            0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
            inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 
            0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
            0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
            inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }
}

.empire-cta .cta-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), 
        transparent);
    transition: left 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    z-index: 1;
}

.empire-cta .cta-primary .btn-text,
.empire-cta .cta-primary .btn-icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.empire-cta .cta-primary:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.empire-cta .cta-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 0%, var(--hero-accent) 100%);
    animation: none; /* Pause pulse animation on hover */
}

.empire-cta .cta-primary:active {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
        0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Empire Secondary Button - Sophisticated */
.empire-cta .cta-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--hero-accent);
    border: 2px solid var(--hero-accent);
    position: relative;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
        0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.empire-cta .cta-secondary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--hero-accent) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 100%);
    transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.empire-cta .cta-secondary .btn-text,
.empire-cta .cta-secondary .btn-icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.empire-cta .cta-secondary:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
}

.empire-cta .cta-secondary:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
        0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.empire-cta .cta-secondary:hover .btn-text,
.empire-cta .cta-secondary:hover .btn-icon {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.empire-cta .cta-secondary:active {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
        0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Services Section */
.services-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: #fafafa;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--hero-text);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--hero-accent);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--card-shadow);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--hero-accent), transparent);
    transition: left 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.service-icon {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.icon-placeholder {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card p {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-link {
    color: var(--hero-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-link:hover {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

/* Impact Section */
.impact-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--hero-bg);
}

.impact-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.impact-text h2 {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--hero-text);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.impact-text p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.impact-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--hero-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.impact-visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.visual-placeholder {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border: 2px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.visual-lines {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.v-line {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--hero-accent);
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.v-line-1 {
    width: 100px;
    height: 2px;
    top: -20px;
    left: -50px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.v-line-2 {
    width: 2px;
    height: 100px;
    top: -50px;
    left: -1px;
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.v-line-3 {
    width: 80px;
    height: 2px;
    top: 20px;
    left: -40px;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
}

/* Mobile Impact Section */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .impact-section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }
    
    .impact-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .impact-text h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2rem);
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .impact-text p {
        font-size: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    
    .impact-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        max-width: 250px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .impact-visual {
        height: 250px;
    }
    
    .visual-placeholder {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }
    
    .v-line-1, .v-line-3 {
        width: 60px;
    }
    
    .v-line-2 {
        height: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .impact-section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
    }
    
    .impact-content {
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 0 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .impact-text h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4.5vw, 1.8rem);
    }
    
    .impact-text p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .impact-stats {
        gap: 1rem;
        max-width: 200px;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* Services Section Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }
    
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2rem);
    }
    
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .service-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .service-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .services-section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
    }
    
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        padding: 0 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .services-grid {
        padding: 0 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .service-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    }
}

/* Empire Modern Hero - Enhanced Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-modern {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 80px 0 40px;
    }
    
    .profile-section {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
        padding: 0 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .profile-image {
        max-width: 260px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .profile-content {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .statement-highlight {
        font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 3.5vw, 1.1rem);
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    
    .statement-main {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6.5vw, 2.2rem);
        line-height: 1.1;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .statement-main::after {
        width: 60px;
        height: 3px;
        bottom: -8px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    
    .expertise-tags {
        gap: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    
    .tag {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 8px 14px;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    
    .mission-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .story-preview {
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
    
    .story-trigger {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 12px 20px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 220px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .story-text {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }
    
    .story-highlights {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
        gap: 15px;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 25px auto 0;
    }
    
    .highlight-item {
        padding: 12px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .highlight-number {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .highlight-label {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        align-items: center;
        max-width: 280px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .cta-primary,
    .cta-secondary {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        min-height: 52px;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 16px 24px;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .profile-section {
        gap: 25px;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
    
    .profile-image {
        max-width: 220px;
    }
    
    .statement-main {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6vw, 1.8rem);
        line-height: 1.1;
    }
    
    .expertise-tags {
        gap: 6px;
    }
    
    .tag {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 6px 10px;
    }
    
    .mission-text {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
    
    .story-trigger {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 10px 16px;
        max-width: 200px;
    }
    
    .story-highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
        max-width: 180px;
    }
    
    .highlight-item {
        padding: 10px;
    }
    
    .highlight-number {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .highlight-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .hero-cta {
        max-width: 260px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .cta-primary,
    .cta-secondary {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        min-height: 48px;
        padding: 14px 20px;
    }
}

/* RESPONSIVE STYLES FOR COMIC HERO - FLAWLESS MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .empire-hero {
        padding: 30px 15px 20px;
        height: auto;
        min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .comic-headline {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .empire-statement {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5.5vw, 2.2rem);
        line-height: 1.1;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .empire-word {
        margin: 0 3px 6px 0;
        display: inline-block;
    }
    
    .empire-break {
        display: block;
        margin-top: 8px;
    }
    
    .power-declaration {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 3.8vw, 1.4rem);
        margin-top: 10px;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
    
    .declaration-text {
        font-size: 0.85em;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    
    .declaration-emphasis {
        font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 4.2vw, 1.6rem);
        display: block;
        margin-top: 4px;
    }
    
    .authority-section {
        margin: 20px 0;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .credential-badges {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .badge {
        padding: 12px 15px;
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        gap: 10px;
        align-items: center;
        min-height: 56px;
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }
    
    .badge-icon {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        width: 28px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .badge-text {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
        flex: 1;
        font-weight: 600;
    }
    
    .empire-ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 20px;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    
    .cta-empire, .cta-book {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 16px 24px;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 52px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }
    
    .cta-text {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        font-weight: 700;
    }
    
    .power-rings-hero {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        opacity: 0.25;
    }
    
    .burst {
        font-size: clamp(0.6rem, 2vw, 0.9rem);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
    
    .comic-effects .burst-1 {
        top: 15%;
        right: 8%;
    }
    
    .comic-effects .burst-2 {
        bottom: 20%;
        left: 8%;
    }
    
    .comic-effects .burst-3 {
        top: 25%;
        left: 10%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .empire-hero {
        padding: 25px 12px 15px;
        min-height: calc(100vh - 110px);
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .comic-headline {
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    .empire-statement {
        font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 5.2vw, 1.8rem);
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.05;
    }
    
    .empire-word {
        margin: 0 2px 4px 0;
    }
    
    .empire-break {
        margin-top: 6px;
    }
    
    .power-declaration {
        font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 3.5vw, 1.2rem);
        margin-top: 8px;
    }
    
    .declaration-text {
        font-size: 0.8em;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    
    .declaration-emphasis {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.4rem);
        margin-top: 3px;
    }
    
    .authority-section {
        margin: 15px 0;
    }
    
    .credential-badges {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .badge {
        padding: 10px 12px;
        min-height: 52px;
    }
    
    .badge-icon {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        width: 24px;
    }
    
    .badge-text {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }
    
    .empire-ctas {
        gap: 10px;
        margin-top: 15px;
        max-width: 280px;
    }
    
    .cta-empire, .cta-book {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 14px 20px;
        min-height: 48px;
    }
    
    .power-rings-hero {
        width: 240px;
        height: 240px;
        opacity: 0.2;
    }
    
    .burst {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }
    
    .comic-effects .burst-1 {
        top: 18%;
        right: 10%;
    }
    
    .comic-effects .burst-2 {
        bottom: 22%;
        left: 10%;
    }
    
    .comic-effects .burst-3 {
        top: 28%;
        left: 12%;
    }
}

@media (max-height: 700px) {
    .empire-hero {
        padding: 15px 20px 10px;
        height: calc(100vh - 110px);
        justify-content: space-around;
    }
    
    .comic-headline {
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    .empire-statement {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .power-declaration {
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
    
    .authority-section {
        margin: 15px 0;
    }
    
    .empire-ctas {
        margin-top: 15px;
    }
    
    .power-rings-hero {
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1440px) {
    .empire-hero {
        padding: 50px 20px 30px;
        height: calc(100vh - 130px);
    }
    
    .empire-statement {
        font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
    }
    
    .power-declaration {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    }
    
    .declaration-emphasis {
        font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    }
    
    .power-rings-hero {
        width: 800px;
        height: 800px;
    }
}

/* Typography Enhancement and Performance */
.empire-headline,
.empire-subline,
.empire-description {
    font-display: swap;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Sophisticated text selection styling */
.empire-content ::selection {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    color: inherit;
}

.empire-content ::-moz-selection {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    color: inherit;
}

/* Enhanced accessibility and focus states */
.empire-cta .cta-primary:focus-visible,
.empire-cta .cta-secondary:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* Prefers reduced motion support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .empire-headline,
    .empire-subline,
    .empire-description,
    .empire-content,
    .empire-cta,
    .line,
    .empire-hero::after {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
    
    .empire-content {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* High contrast mode support */
@media (prefers-contrast: high) {
    .empire-headline {
        background: #000000;
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        background-clip: text;
    }
    
    .empire-description {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
        border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }
}

/* Accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .line,
    .about-line::after,
    .about-title,
    .about-text,
    .hero-cta,
    .v-line,
    .comicPop,
    .slideInPower,
    .emphasisGlow,
    .fadeInUp,
    .bounce,
    .pulseRingHero,
    .burstPop {
        animation: none !important;
    }
    
    .service-card::before,
    .badge::before {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .empire-word,
    .empire-break,
    .power-declaration,
    .authority-section,
    .empire-ctas {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* BIOGRAPHY SECTION - ENHANCED STYLING */
/* BIOGRAPHY SECTION - REFINED & ELEGANT */
.bio-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafafa 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bio-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100"><defs><pattern id="grain" width="100" height="100" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><circle cx="20" cy="20" r="0.5" fill="%23000000" opacity="0.02"/><circle cx="80" cy="40" r="0.3" fill="%23000000" opacity="0.01"/><circle cx="40" cy="80" r="0.4" fill="%23000000" opacity="0.015"/></pattern></defs><rect width="100" height="100" fill="url(%23grain)"/></svg>');
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.bio-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* INTRO CONTAINER - CLEAN HEADER */
.bio-intro-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.bio-headline {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    color: #000000;
    position: relative;
}

.bio-tagline {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    margin: 0;
}

/* STORY FLOW - STRUCTURED NARRATIVE */
.bio-story-flow {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

.story-block {
    margin: 0;
}

.story-text {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

/* HIGHLIGHT - KEY INSIGHT */
.story-highlight {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01) 100%);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border-left: 4px solid #000000;
    position: relative;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.highlight-text {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3.5vw, 1.7rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: block;
}

/* TRUTH SECTION - IMPACTFUL STATEMENT */
.story-truth {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    margin: 30px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.truth-marker {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: #000000;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.truth-text {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.8vw, 1.4rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    margin: 0;
}

.truth-emphasis {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
}

/* MISSION SECTION - FINAL CALL */
.story-mission {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 50px 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01) 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border-top: 3px solid #000000;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.mission-intro {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.3rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.mission-principles {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.principle {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.2rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bio-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
    
    .bio-content {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    
    .bio-intro-container {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        padding-bottom: 30px;
    }
    
    .bio-story-flow {
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .story-highlight {
        padding: 25px 20px;
        margin: 15px 0;
    }
    
    .story-truth {
        padding: 30px 15px;
        margin: 20px 0;
    }
    
    .story-mission {
        padding: 35px 20px;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
    
    .mission-principles {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .principle {
        padding: 10px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .bio-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .bio-intro-container {
        margin-bottom: 35px;
        padding-bottom: 25px;
    }
    
    .bio-story-flow {
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .story-highlight {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }
    
    .story-mission {
        padding: 25px 15px;
    }
}

/* Empire Hero Content Layout */
.empire-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.hero-main {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.empire-statement {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Titles Carousel - Clean Auto-switching */
.titles-carousel {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.carousel-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    width: 300%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.carousel-slide {
    width: 33.333%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.carousel-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.title-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.title-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd700 0%, #ffed4e 100%);
    color: #000;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.title-text {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* CTA Buttons - Professional Layout */
.hero-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-primary, .btn-secondary, .btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd700 0%, #ffed4e 100%);
    color: #000;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.magnetic {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.magnetic:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .empire-content {
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .hero-main {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-container {
        height: 100px;
    }
    
    .title-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .btn-primary, .btn-secondary, .btn-outline {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .empire-statement {
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .titles-carousel {
        margin: 0;
    }
    
    .carousel-container {
        height: 90px;
        border-radius: 15px;
    }
    
    .title-card {
        padding: 1rem;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #f4d03f 100%);
    color: #000000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary.magnetic {
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) 0%, rgba(244, 208, 63, 0.1) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
    }
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .titles-carousel {
        margin-right: 1rem;
        max-width: 450px;
    }
    
    .hero-cta-buttons {
        margin-right: 1rem;
        max-width: 350px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .titles-carousel {
        margin: 2rem auto 0;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
    }
    
    .hero-cta-buttons {
        margin: 2rem auto 0;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
    }
    
    .carousel-container {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-track {
        height: 160px;
    }
    
    .title-icon {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
    
    .btn-primary, .btn-secondary, .btn-outline {
        padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .carousel-container {
        padding: 1rem;
        margin: 0 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-track {
        height: 140px;
    }
    
    .title-icon {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .hero-cta-buttons {
        gap: 0.75rem;
        margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
}

/* FALLING FAVICONS EFFECT */
.favicon-rain {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.falling-favicon {
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 24px;
    animation: faviconFall 15s linear infinite;
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(1) {
    left: 5%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
    animation-duration: 12s;
    color: #ff6b35; /* Orange rocket */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(1)::before {
    content: '\f135'; /* rocket icon */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(2) {
    left: 15%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
    animation-duration: 14s;
    color: #4a90e2; /* Blue building */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(2)::before {
    content: '\f4d8'; /* empire/building icon */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(3) {
    left: 25%;
    animation-delay: 4s;
    animation-duration: 16s;
    color: #ffd700; /* Gold star */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(3)::before {
    content: '\f521'; /* star icon */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(4) {
    left: 35%;
    animation-delay: 1s;
    animation-duration: 13s;
    color: #ff8c42; /* Orange trophy */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(4)::before {
    content: '\f091'; /* trophy icon */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(5) {
    left: 45%;
    animation-delay: 3s;
    animation-duration: 15s;
    color: #32cd32; /* Green chart */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(5)::before {
    content: '\f201'; /* chart line up */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(6) {
    left: 55%;
    animation-delay: 5s;
    animation-duration: 11s;
    color: #9b59b6; /* Purple crown */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(6)::before {
    content: '\f521'; /* crown/star */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(7) {
    left: 65%;
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
    animation-duration: 17s;
    color: #e74c3c; /* Red lightning */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(7)::before {
    content: '\f0e7'; /* lightning bolt */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(8) {
    left: 75%;
    animation-delay: 2.5s;
    animation-duration: 12.5s;
    color: #3498db; /* Blue hand */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(8)::before {
    content: '\f4c4'; /* hand holding up */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(9) {
    left: 85%;
    animation-delay: 4.5s;
    animation-duration: 14.5s;
    color: #2ecc71; /* Green users */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(9)::before {
    content: '\f0c0'; /* users/community */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(10) {
    left: 95%;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
    animation-duration: 13.5s;
    color: #e91e63; /* Pink heart */
}

.falling-favicon:nth-child(10)::before {
    content: '\f004'; /* heart/empowerment */
}

@keyframes faviconFall {
    0% {
        top: -30px;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.8);
    }
    10% {
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    90% {
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
    100% {
        top: 100vh;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1.2);
    }
}

/* Mobile optimization for favicons */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .falling-favicon {
        font-size: 12px;
        animation-duration: 10s !important;
    }
}

/* Reduce motion for accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .falling-favicon {
        animation: none !important;
        opacity: 0.2;
        position: static;
    }
}

/* Credential Items - SLEEK & PROFESSIONAL */
.credential-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    margin: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.credential-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02), 
        transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.credential-item:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.credential-item:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.credential-icon {
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-right: 12px;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.credential-divider {
    margin: 0 15px;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 1.5em;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Mobile adjustments for credentials */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .empire-description {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .credential-item {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 350px;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 18px 30px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .credential-divider {
        display: none;
    }
}