/* ==========================================================================
   Linqking Games - Premium Gaming Design System & Stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --font-primary: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    
    /* Sleek Gaming Color Palette (Dark Theme Default) */
    --color-bg-base: #06060c;
    --color-bg-surface: #0f101f;
    --color-bg-surface-hover: #16182e;
    
    --color-cyan: #00ffcc;
    --color-cyan-rgb: 0, 255, 204;
    --color-orange: #ff5e00;
    --color-orange-rgb: 255, 94, 0;
    --color-crimson: #ff0055;
    --color-crimson-rgb: 255, 0, 85;
    --color-purple: #9d00ff;
    
    --color-text-light: #f1f5f9;
    --color-text-muted: #94a3b8;
    --color-text-dark: #0f172a;
    
    /* Glassmorphism settings */
    --bg-glass: rgba(15, 16, 31, 0.75);
    --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --border-glass-glow: rgba(0, 255, 204, 0.25);
    --shadow-glass: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-normal: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Light Theme Variables Override */
:root.light-mode {
    --color-bg-base: #f8fafc;
    --color-bg-surface: #ffffff;
    --color-bg-surface-hover: #e2e8f0;
    
    --color-cyan: #008066; /* High contrast dark teal for light background */
    --color-cyan-rgb: 0, 128, 102;
    --color-orange: #c2410c; /* High contrast dark orange for light background */
    --color-orange-rgb: 194, 65, 12;
    --color-crimson: #be123c;
    --color-crimson-rgb: 190, 18, 60;
    --color-purple: #6d28d9;
    
    --color-text-light: #1e293b; /* Dark slate text for high readability */
    --color-text-muted: #475569; /* Darker gray for readable secondary text */
    --color-text-dark: #f8fafc;
    
    --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    --border-glass: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.08);
    --border-glass-glow: rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.15);
    --shadow-glass: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

/* Base Styles & Reset */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for Premium Feel */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--color-bg-base);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #1e223d;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--color-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-cyan);
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

ul {
    list-style-position: inside;
}

/* Utility Layout Classes */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Glow Effects */
.text-glow-cyan {
    color: var(--color-cyan);
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.6);
}

.text-glow-orange {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(var(--color-orange-rgb), 0.6);
}

/* Custom Badges */
.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-cyan);
    color: var(--color-cyan);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.2);
}

/* Glassmorphism Card System */
.glass-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    border: none;
    outline: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-cyan), #00d4ab);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-glow {
    position: relative;
}

.btn-glow::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: inherit;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.4;
    filter: blur(12px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-glow:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Header & Navbar Navigation */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(6, 6, 12, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    transition: padding var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
    padding: 24px 0;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    padding: 14px 0;
    background: rgba(6, 6, 12, 0.85);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-cyan), var(--color-orange));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.5));
}

.logo-accent {
    color: var(--color-cyan);
    font-weight: 900;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-cyan);
    transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 22px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Gradients */
.hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.08) 0%, rgba(var(--color-crimson-rgb), 0.05) 50%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.store-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.store-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.store-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.store-icon {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.store-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.store-sub {
    font-size: 9px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.store-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Hero Artwork Card */
.hero-artwork {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.artwork-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.15), rgba(var(--color-crimson-rgb), 0.15));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.artwork-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(1deg);
}

.hero-img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

.artwork-shadow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5%; left: 5%; width: 90%; height: 90%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--color-orange-rgb), 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(25px);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Floating badges */
.floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(15, 17, 30, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 5;
    animation: float-up 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.fb-1 {
    top: 15%;
    left: -40px;
}

.fb-2 {
    bottom: 15%;
    right: -40px;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

@keyframes float-up {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px);
    }
}

/* Section Common Headers */
.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-cyan);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Game Showcase Section Features */
.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.feature-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.2);
}

.feature-icon-box {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
}

.cyan-bg {
    background: rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-cyan);
    color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.orange-bg {
    background: rgba(var(--color-orange-rgb), 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-orange);
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

.purple-bg {
    background: rgba(157, 0, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-purple);
    color: var(--color-purple);
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Interactive Character Showcase */
.character-showcase {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.showcase-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.showcase-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.showcase-header p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.showcase-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.char-selectors {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.char-selector-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.char-selector-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.char-selector-card.active {
    background: rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.05);
    border-color: var(--color-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.1);
}

.char-thumb {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.char-selector-card.active .char-thumb {
    background: var(--color-cyan);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.char-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.char-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.char-role {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Character Preview Panel (Right) */
.char-preview-panel {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    animation: fade-in 0.4s ease-out;
}

@keyframes fade-in {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.char-preview-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1.6/1;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.char-preview-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.char-preview-image-wrapper:hover .char-preview-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.preview-glow {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 40%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8), transparent);
    z-index: 1;
}

.char-preview-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.char-preview-title::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    background: var(--color-cyan);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-cyan);
}

.char-preview-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    min-height: 70px;
}

/* Character Stats Bars */
.char-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.stat-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.stat-row span {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    width: 100px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.stat-bar {
    flex: 1;
    height: 8px;
    background: #18192a;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-left: 20px;
}

.stat-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-cyan), #00ffaa);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.5);
}

/* Screenshots Carousel Slider */
.screenshots-carousel-wrapper {
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.carousel-title-box {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.carousel-title-box h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.carousel-container {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.carousel-track-container {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    width: 100%;
}

.carousel-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1.6/1;
}

.carousel-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.carousel-slide:hover .carousel-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.slide-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.carousel-nav {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15, 17, 31, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: 10;
    user-select: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.carousel-nav:hover {
    background: var(--color-cyan);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.5);
    border-color: var(--color-cyan);
}

/* Dots navigation */
.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--color-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-cyan);
    width: 24px;
}

/* Support Section */
.support-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.support-info-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.info-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.info-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(var(--color-orange-rgb), 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-orange);
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.info-text h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.info-text p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.support-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-cyan);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.support-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Contact Form Styling */
.support-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-orange-rgb), 0.15);
}

.form-title {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-title h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-accent-bar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-orange);
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.input-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.support-form input, 
.support-form select, 
.support-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px 12px 46px;
    background: rgba(6, 6, 12, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    outline: none;
}

.support-form select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='white'%3E%3Cpath d='M7 10l5 5 5-5H7z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    background-size: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.support-form textarea {
    padding-left: 16px; /* Textareas don't use absolute icons */
}

.support-form input:focus, 
.support-form select:focus, 
.support-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--color-orange-rgb), 0.2);
    background: rgba(6, 6, 12, 0.9);
}

.form-feedback {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-feedback.success {
    display: block;
    background: rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-cyan);
    color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.form-feedback.error {
    display: block;
    background: rgba(var(--color-crimson-rgb), 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-crimson);
    color: var(--color-crimson);
}

/* Legal Center Section */
.legal-tabs-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.legal-tabs-header {
    display: flex;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.legal-tab-btn {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}

.legal-tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}

.legal-tab-btn.active {
    color: var(--color-cyan);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-cyan);
    background: rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.02);
}

.legal-tabs-content {
    padding: 40px;
}

.legal-tab-pane {
    display: none;
    animation: fade-in 0.4s ease-out;
}

.legal-tab-pane.active {
    display: block;
}

.legal-rich-text {
    max-height: 480px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding-right: 20px;
}

/* Legal Rich Text Formatting */
.legal-rich-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.legal-rich-text .last-updated {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.legal-alert {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.15);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.legal-alert i {
    color: var(--color-cyan);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.legal-rich-text h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-cyan);
    padding-left: 12px;
}

.legal-rich-text p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-align: justify;
}

.legal-rich-text ul {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-left: 10px;
}

.legal-rich-text li {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.legal-rich-text a {
    color: var(--color-cyan);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.legal-rich-text a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Fullscreen Screenshots Lightbox Modal */
.lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100vw; height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(3, 3, 6, 0.95);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px;
}

.lightbox.active {
    display: flex;
    animation: fade-in 0.3s ease-out;
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    right: 40px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 44px;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
    color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.lightbox-img {
    max-width: 90%;
    max-height: 75%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    object-fit: contain;
}

.lightbox-caption {
    margin-top: 20px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
}

/* Footer Section */
.footer {
    background: #040407;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    padding: 80px 0 30px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.8fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-links-group {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.footer-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-col h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-col a {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    padding-top: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.copyright {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background: var(--color-cyan);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-cyan);
    border-color: var(--color-cyan);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Media Queries (Mobile First & Breakpoints)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Toggle Menu Animation Styles */
.nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(6, 6, 12, 0.95);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    gap: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    animation: slide-down 0.3s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes slide-down {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
    
    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .nav-links {
        display: none; /* Controlled by active class in JS */
    }
    
    /* Hero layout */
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 60px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 40px;
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .store-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    /* Character section */
    .showcase-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .char-selectors {
        flex-direction: row;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    }
    
    .char-selector-card {
        flex: 0 0 240px;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
    }
    
    /* Support section */
    .support-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    /* Footer layout */
    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .legal-tabs-header {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .legal-tab-btn {
        border-bottom: none;
        border-left: 3px solid transparent;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 14px 20px;
    }
    
    .legal-tab-btn.active {
        border-left-color: var(--color-cyan);
    }
    
    .legal-tabs-content {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .footer-links-group {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .store-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .store-badge {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .floating-badge {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .carousel-slide {
        aspect-ratio: 1.4/1;
    }
    
    .slide-caption {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 12px 16px;
    }
    
    .carousel-nav {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Language & Theme Control Elements
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.lang-switch-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.lang-switch-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.theme-toggle-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-cyan);
    border-color: var(--color-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.2);
}

.theme-toggle-btn .icon-sun {
    display: none;
}
.theme-toggle-btn .icon-moon {
    display: block;
}

/* Toggle displays depending on active theme class on html */
html.light-mode .theme-toggle-btn .icon-sun {
    display: block;
    color: #eab308;
}
html.light-mode .theme-toggle-btn .icon-moon {
    display: none;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Light Mode Structural & Decorative Overrides
   ========================================================================== */
html.light-mode body {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

html.light-mode .text-glow-cyan {
    color: #009c7a; /* Darker cyan for text readability in light mode */
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 156, 122, 0.15);
}

html.light-mode .text-glow-orange {
    color: #d94f00; /* Darker orange for text readability in light mode */
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(217, 79, 0, 0.15);
}

html.light-mode .navbar {
    background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.4);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.03);
}

html.light-mode .navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9);
    border-bottom-color: var(--border-glass);
}

html.light-mode .nav-logo {
    color: #0f172a;
}

html.light-mode .nav-link {
    color: #64748b;
}

html.light-mode .nav-link:hover, 
html.light-mode .nav-link.active {
    color: #0f172a;
}

html.light-mode .nav-link::after {
    background: #009c7a;
}

html.light-mode .lang-switch-btn {
    border-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.08);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

html.light-mode .lang-switch-btn:hover {
    color: #0f172a;
    border-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.2);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

html.light-mode .theme-toggle-btn {
    border-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.08);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

html.light-mode .theme-toggle-btn:hover {
    color: #009c7a;
    border-color: #009c7a;
}

html.light-mode .hero-bg-overlay {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.05) 0%, rgba(var(--color-orange-rgb), 0.03) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

html.light-mode .artwork-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.08), rgba(var(--color-crimson-rgb), 0.08));
    border-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.06);
}

html.light-mode .floating-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    color: #0f172a;
}

html.light-mode .feature-card {
    border-color: var(--border-glass);
}

html.light-mode .feature-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 156, 122, 0.3);
}

html.light-mode .feature-card h3 {
    color: #0f172a;
}

html.light-mode .char-selector-card {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    border-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.03);
}

html.light-mode .char-selector-card:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.1);
}

html.light-mode .char-selector-card.active {
    background: rgba(0, 255, 204, 0.04);
    border-color: #009c7a;
}

html.light-mode .char-thumb {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

html.light-mode .char-selector-card.active .char-thumb {
    background: #009c7a;
    color: #ffffff;
}

html.light-mode .char-preview-panel {
    border-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.08);
}

html.light-mode .preview-glow {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255,255,255,0.7), transparent);
}

html.light-mode .char-stats span {
    color: #475569;
}

html.light-mode .stat-bar {
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

html.light-mode .stat-fill {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #009c7a, #00d4ab);
}

html.light-mode .carousel-slide {
    border-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.08);
}

html.light-mode .slide-caption {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 60%, transparent 100%);
    color: #0f172a;
    border-top-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.05);
}

html.light-mode .carousel-nav {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.08);
    color: #0f172a;
}

html.light-mode .carousel-nav:hover {
    background: #009c7a;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #009c7a;
}

html.light-mode .dot {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

html.light-mode .dot.active {
    background: #009c7a;
}

html.light-mode .info-card {
    border-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.08);
}

html.light-mode .info-text h4 {
    color: #0f172a;
}

html.light-mode .support-link {
    color: #009c7a;
}

html.light-mode .support-link:hover {
    color: #0f172a;
}

html.light-mode .about-grid-col {
    color: #0f172a;
}

html.light-mode .about-accent-box {
    background: rgba(0, 255, 204, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(0, 156, 122, 0.15);
}

/* Form overrides */
html.light-mode .support-form {
    border-color: rgba(217, 79, 0, 0.15);
}

html.light-mode .support-form input,
html.light-mode .support-form select,
html.light-mode .support-form textarea {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.12);
    color: #0f172a;
}

html.light-mode .support-form input:focus,
html.light-mode .support-form select:focus,
html.light-mode .support-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: #d94f00;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Legal text overrides */
html.light-mode .legal-tabs-header {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.08);
}

html.light-mode .legal-tab-btn.active {
    background: rgba(0, 255, 204, 0.03);
    color: #009c7a;
    border-bottom-color: #009c7a;
}

html.light-mode .legal-tab-btn {
    border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

html.light-mode .legal-alert {
    background: rgba(0, 255, 204, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(0, 255, 204, 0.15);
    color: #334155;
}

html.light-mode .legal-alert i {
    color: #009c7a;
}

html.light-mode .legal-rich-text h3 {
    color: #0f172a;
}

html.light-mode .legal-rich-text h4 {
    color: #0f172a;
    border-left-color: #009c7a;
}

/* Footer overrides */
/* We keep the footer dark for contrast and style, but override links for light mode matching */
html.light-mode .footer {
    border-top-color: rgba(15, 17, 32, 0.05);
}

html.light-mode .nav-links.active {
    background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.98);
}

/* About Page Specific Styles - Modern Storytelling Layout */
.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 160px 0 80px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.08), transparent 60%);
}

.about-hero-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-cyan);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.08);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.15);
}

.about-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 54px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.about-hero-desc {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Scroll indicator animation */
.scroll-indicator {
    margin-top: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.scroll-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: var(--color-cyan);
    border-radius: 3px;
    animation: scrollMouse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes scrollMouse {
    0% { transform: translateY(-10px); opacity: 0; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateY(10px); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Story sections */
.about-story-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.about-story-section.alt-row {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.story-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-story-section.alt-row .story-row {
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
}

.story-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.story-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.story-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 36px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.story-text {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-align: justify;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Story visuals */
.story-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.visual-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.visual-frame:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.2);
}

.story-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.visual-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 70%;
    height: 70%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.cyan-glow {
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    background: var(--color-cyan);
}

.orange-glow {
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    background: var(--color-orange);
}

/* Creed Section */
.about-creed-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.creed-box {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.creed-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.25);
}

.creed-quote-icon {
    font-size: 36px;
    color: rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.2);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.creed-statement {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.creed-author {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-cyan);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* Contact Banner */
.about-contact-section {
    padding: 60px 0 100px 0;
}

.contact-banner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 45px 50px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.05), rgba(var(--color-orange-rgb), 0.05)), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.15);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    gap: 30px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-banner:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-cyan-rgb), 0.25);
}

.contact-banner-content {
    max-width: 600px;
    text-align: left;
}

.contact-banner-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.contact-banner-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-banner-action {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Light Mode Overrides for New Storytelling Elements */
html.light-mode .about-hero {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.04), transparent 60%);
}

html.light-mode .about-hero-sub {
    background: rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.05) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.15) !important;
    color: #008066 !important;
}

html.light-mode .about-hero-desc {
    color: #475569 !important;
}

html.light-mode .about-hero-title,
html.light-mode .story-title {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    text-shadow: none !important;
}

html.light-mode .story-num {
    color: #c2410c !important;
}

html.light-mode .scroll-indicator {
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

html.light-mode .scroll-dot {
    background-color: #008066;
}

html.light-mode .about-story-section.alt-row {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.005);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

html.light-mode .story-text {
    color: #334155 !important;
}

html.light-mode .visual-frame {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

html.light-mode .visual-frame:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.25);
}

html.light-mode .creed-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

html.light-mode .creed-box:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.25);
}

html.light-mode .creed-statement {
    color: #1e293b !important;
}

html.light-mode .creed-quote-icon {
    color: rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.15);
}

html.light-mode .creed-author {
    color: #008066 !important;
}

html.light-mode .contact-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.04), rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.04)), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-color: rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.15);
}

html.light-mode .contact-banner:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.25);
}

html.light-mode .contact-banner-content h2 {
    color: #0f172a;
}

html.light-mode .contact-banner-content p {
    color: #475569;
}

/* Legal page responsive card styling */
.legal-card {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px;
}

/* Mobile responsive styling */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .story-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .about-story-section.alt-row .story-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    
    .about-story-section.alt-row .story-row .story-content {
        order: 1;
    }
    
    .about-story-section.alt-row .story-row .story-visual {
        order: 2;
    }
    
    .about-hero {
        padding: 110px 0 50px 0;
    }
    
    .creed-box {
        padding: 35px 20px;
    }
    
    .creed-statement {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    
    .legal-card {
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }
    
    .contact-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }
    
    .contact-banner-content {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comprehensive Light Mode Refinements (Contrast & Legibility Fixes)
   ========================================================================== */
html.light-mode p,
html.light-mode li,
html.light-mode .about-body-text {
    color: #334155 !important; /* Dark slate (Slate 700) for standard reading text */
}

html.light-mode .text-glow-cyan {
    color: #008066 !important; /* Dark teal */
    text-shadow: none !important; /* Disable glowing effects to prevent blur */
}

html.light-mode .text-glow-orange {
    color: #c2410c !important; /* Deep orange */
    text-shadow: none !important; /* Disable glowing effects to prevent blur */
}

html.light-mode .badge {
    background: rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: #008066 !important;
    color: #008066 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

html.light-mode .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #008066, #006652) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

html.light-mode .btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.3) !important;
}

html.light-mode .btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
}

html.light-mode .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2) !important;
}

html.light-mode .about-badge-logo {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.08), rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.08)) !important;
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
}

html.light-mode .char-selector-card.active {
    background: rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.05) !important;
    border-color: #008066 !important;
}

html.light-mode .char-selector-card.active .char-thumb {
    background: #008066 !important;
}

html.light-mode .stat-fill {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #008066, #00d4ab) !important;
}

html.light-mode .lang-switch-btn {
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
}

html.light-mode .lang-switch-btn:hover {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25) !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

html.light-mode .theme-toggle-btn {
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
}

html.light-mode .theme-toggle-btn:hover {
    color: #008066 !important;
    border-color: #008066 !important;
}

html.light-mode .about-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 128, 102, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Ensure the footer remains high-contrast dark in Light Mode */
html.light-mode .footer {
    background: #040407 !important;
    color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
}

html.light-mode .footer p,
html.light-mode .footer .copyright {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

html.light-mode .footer h5 {
    color: #f1f5f9 !important;
}

html.light-mode .footer a {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

html.light-mode .footer a:hover {
    color: #00ffcc !important;
}

html.light-mode .footer-logo {
    color: #f1f5f9 !important;
}

html.light-mode .footer-socials a {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

html.light-mode .footer-socials a:hover {
    background: #00ffcc !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00ffcc !important;
    border-color: #00ffcc !important;
}

/* Modern Performance Optimizations (Rendering & Layout Speed) */
.game-section,
.about-story-section,
.about-creed-section,
.footer {
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: 500px;
}