/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Custom Properties (Variables)
   Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Brand Aligned - Per CLAUDE.md Specifications
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Primary Colors - Alpha Phi Alpha Brand */
    --color-alpha-gold: #B8860B;           /* Dark Golden Rod - Primary brand color */
    --color-alpha-black: #1A1A1A;          /* Near black - Primary dark */
    --color-pure-black: #000000;           /* Pure black for text */

    /* Supporting Neutrals */
    --color-base-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-blonde: #FAF0BE;               /* Warm cream accent */
    --color-warm-gray: #DAD3CC;            /* Neutral warm gray */
    --color-light-bg: #F8F9FA;             /* Light background */

    /* Gold Variations */
    --color-gold-primary: #B8860B;         /* Primary gold */
    --color-gold-light: #D4AF37;           /* Lighter gold for hovers */
    --color-gold-accent: #F4E4C1;          /* Very light gold for subtle accents */

    /* Text Colors */
    --color-text-primary: #1A1A1A;         /* Primary text - near black */
    --color-text-secondary: #4A4A4A;       /* Secondary text */
    --color-text-on-dark: #FFFFFF;         /* Text on dark backgrounds */
    --color-text-on-gold: #1A1A1A;         /* Text on gold backgrounds */

    /* Font Stack - Gotham substitutes for web (Alpha Phi Alpha aligned) */
    --font-primary: 'Century Gothic', 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Century Gothic', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Palatino', 'Georgia', serif;  /* For pull quotes and special text */

    /* Type Scale */
    --text-hero: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    --text-h1: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    --text-h2: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    --text-h3: 1.5rem;
    --text-body: 1.125rem; /* 18px */
    --text-small: 0.875rem;

    /* Weights */
    --weight-bold: 700;
    --weight-semibold: 600;
    --weight-regular: 400;
    --weight-light: 300;

    /* Responsive Breakpoints */
    --breakpoint-sm: 576px;
    --breakpoint-md: 768px;
    --breakpoint-lg: 1024px;
    --breakpoint-xl: 1280px;

    /* 8px Grid System */
    --space-xs: 0.5rem;   /* 8px */
    --space-sm: 1rem;     /* 16px */
    --space-md: 1.5rem;   /* 24px */
    --space-lg: 2rem;     /* 32px */
    --space-xl: 3rem;     /* 48px */
    --space-xxl: 4rem;    /* 64px */
    --space-xxxl: 6rem;   /* 96px */

    /* Shadows - Subtle for professional look */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);

    /* Borders */
    --border-radius: 0.5rem;
    --border-radius-sm: 0.25rem;
    --border-radius-lg: 1rem;

    /* Transitions - Subtle, professional */
    --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
    --transition-medium: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.3s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base Styles & Reset
   ========================================================================== */

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: var(--text-body);
    font-weight: var(--weight-regular);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-base-white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

button {
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font: inherit;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography - Alpha Phi Alpha Aligned
   ========================================================================== */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-h1);
}

h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-h2);
}

h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-h3);
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

strong {
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* Pull quotes - use serif font per Alpha guidelines */
.pull-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
    padding-left: var(--space-md);
    margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Layout Components
   ========================================================================== */

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.section {
    padding: var(--space-xxxl) 0;
    scroll-margin-top: 80px; /* Offset for fixed header when navigating via anchor links */
}

.section--light {
    background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
}

.section--dark {
    background-color: var(--color-alpha-black);
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

.section__title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xxl);
    font-size: var(--text-h2);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
}

.section__title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold-primary), transparent);
}

.section__title--light {
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Button Components - Subtle gold accents
   ========================================================================== */

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-medium);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    font-size: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1;
    min-height: 48px;
}

.btn--primary {
    background: var(--color-gold-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-on-gold);
    border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold-light);
    border-color: var(--color-gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3);
}

.btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-on-gold);
}

.btn--outline-light {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
    border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.btn--outline-light:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-on-gold);
}

.btn--large {
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    min-height: 56px;
}

.btn--small {
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
    font-size: var(--text-small);
    min-height: 40px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation - Dark background with gold accent
   ========================================================================== */

.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--color-alpha-black);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
    z-index: 1000;
    transform: none !important; /* Ensure header never hides */
}

.nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 80px;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
}

.nav__brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.nav__brand-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav__logo {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.nav__brand-text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

.nav__menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.nav__list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.nav__link {
    position: relative;
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav__link:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.nav__link--active {
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

/* Active state for nav links */
.nav__link.active {
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.nav__link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

/* Connect CTA - distinct button style */
.nav__connect {
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav__connect:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-on-gold);
}

/* Connect active state - keep button style but add glow */
.nav__connect.active {
    background: var(--color-gold-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-on-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.4);
}

.nav__toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: var(--space-xs);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    background: transparent;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav__toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.nav__toggle-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-text-on-dark);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.nav__toggle-icon::before,
.nav__toggle-icon::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-text-on-dark);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.nav__toggle-icon::before {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.nav__toggle-icon::after {
    transform: translateY(5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section - Dark background, no image, single CTA
   ========================================================================== */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--color-alpha-black);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background:
        /* Subtle radial gradient from center */
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
        /* Corner accent glow */
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 0%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12) 0%, transparent 35%),
        /* Bottom left glow */
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 100%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
        /* Diagonal lines pattern */
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            transparent,
            transparent 40px,
            rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.04) 40px,
            rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.04) 41px
        );
}

/* Decorative gold corner accent */
.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Bottom gradient fade */
.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 150px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.8), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__content {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 100px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero__name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Decorative brackets around name */
.hero__name::before,
.hero__name::after {
    color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.4);
    font-weight: var(--weight-light);
}

.hero__name::before {
    content: '[ ';
}

.hero__name::after {
    content: ' ]';
}

.hero__title {
    font-size: var(--text-hero);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    word-spacing: 0.2em;
}

/* Gold accent line below headline */
.hero__accent-line {
    width: 100px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold-primary), transparent);
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
    position: relative;
}

.hero__accent-line::before,
.hero__accent-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--color-gold-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.hero__accent-line::before {
    left: 0;
}

.hero__accent-line::after {
    right: 0;
}

.hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-warm-gray);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Section - Story-driven with headshot
   ========================================================================== */

.about {
    background-color: var(--color-base-white);
    position: relative;
}

/* Subtle texture overlay for white sections */
.about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08) 0%, transparent 35%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.06) 0%, transparent 30%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about__content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: var(--space-xxl);
    align-items: start;
}

.about__text p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.about__text p:first-of-type {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.about__sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.about__headshot {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about__stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.stat-item {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-light-bg) 0%, var(--color-base-white) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.stat-item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-left-width: 5px;
}

.stat-item__label {
    font-size: var(--text-small);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.stat-item__value {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Areas of Focus Section - Dark background
   ========================================================================== */

.expertise {
    background-color: var(--color-alpha-black);
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative diagonal accent */
.expertise::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        transparent 42%,
        rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.06) 42%,
        rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.06) 58%,
        transparent 58%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Subtle corner glow */
.expertise::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.expertise .section__title {
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.expertise-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0%, transparent 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1);
    transition: all var(--transition-medium);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.expertise-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08) 0%, transparent 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
}

.expertise-card__icon {
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.expertise-card__icon svg {
    stroke: var(--color-gold-primary);
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.expertise-card__title {
    font-size: var(--text-h3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

.expertise-card__description {
    color: var(--color-warm-gray);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Value-Based Design Section
   ========================================================================== */

.methodology {
    background-color: var(--color-base-white);
    position: relative;
}

.methodology::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.methodology__content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.methodology__content p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.methodology__diagram {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin: var(--space-xxl) 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.methodology__step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.methodology__step-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.methodology__step-label {
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--text-small);
}

.methodology__arrow {
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.methodology__link {
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.methodology__link:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Insights Section
   ========================================================================== */

.insights {
    background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
    position: relative;
}

/* Subtle dot pattern */
.insights::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 70%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.05) 0%, transparent 35%);
    background-size: 24px 24px, 100% 100%, 100% 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.insights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.insight-card {
    background: var(--color-base-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-medium);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.insight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--color-gold-accent);
}

.insight-card__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-gold-accent);
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
    font-size: var(--text-small);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.insight-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.insight-card__excerpt {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.6;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.insight-card__date {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: var(--text-small);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.insight-card__link {
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
}

.insight-card__link:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.insights__more {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-xxl);
}

.insights__more-link {
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
}

.insights__more-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Community Section - Dark background
   ========================================================================== */

.community {
    background-color: var(--color-alpha-black);
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Geometric accent shapes */
.community::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08);
}

.community::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15%;
    left: -3%;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.06);
}

.community .section__title {
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

.community__intro {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-xxl);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-warm-gray);
}

.community__items {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.community__item {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.community__item:last-child {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.community__item-title {
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.community__item-description {
    color: var(--color-warm-gray);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Connect Section - Minimal, professional
   ========================================================================== */

.connect {
    background-color: var(--color-base-white);
    position: relative;
}

.connect::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--color-gold-accent));
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.connect__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.connect__text {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.connect__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.connect__linkedin {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.connect__email {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.connect__email a {
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.connect__email a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer - Dark with gold accent line
   ========================================================================== */

.footer {
    background: var(--color-alpha-black);
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
    padding: var(--space-xxl) 0 var(--space-lg) 0;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.footer__content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer__brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer__brand-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer__logo {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.footer__brand-text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

.footer__nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer__link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__link:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.footer__social-link {
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
    padding: var(--space-xs);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__social-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold-light);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer__bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: var(--text-small);
}

.footer__copyright {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LinkedIn Branded Button
   ========================================================================== */

.btn--linkedin {
    background: #0A66C2;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #0A66C2;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.btn--linkedin:hover {
    background: #004182;
    border-color: #004182;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.3);
}

.btn--linkedin svg {
    fill: currentColor;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Utility Classes
   ========================================================================== */

.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

/* Gold text utility */
.text-gold {
    color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

/* Accent line utility */
.accent-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.accent-line--center {
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
}