/* ==========================================================================
   PHOENIX LINKED® — PREMIUM BRAND REFINEMENT & INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM
   Dominant Palette:
     - Deep Emerald: #0A4D2C
     - Gold Accent:  #C9A84C
     - White:        #FFFFFF
     - Black:        #0D0D0D
   Strictly NO Gradients.
   Executive Typography: DIN Next / DIN Alternate style + Aileron / Inter.
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
    --pl-font-heading: 'DIN Alternate', 'Oswald', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --pl-font-body: 'Aileron', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --pl-font-serif: 'Cinzel', serif;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body) !important;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
.hero-text h1,
.heading h2,
.banner-text h2,
.institutional-title {
    font-family: var(--pl-font-heading) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THIN OUTLINE MINIMAL ICONS (1px - 1.5px stroke weight)
   ========================================================================== */
.pl-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 1px solid var(--pl-border-gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
    color: var(--pl-emerald);
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pl-icon svg,
.pl-icon i {
    font-size: 20px;
    stroke-width: 1.2px;
}

.pl-icon-gold {
    border-color: var(--pl-gold);
    color: var(--pl-gold);
}

.pl-icon-large {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
}

.pl-icon-large i {
    font-size: 26px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHOENIX WATERMARK (Subtle, recurring, institutional embossing)
   ========================================================================== */
.pl-watermark-container {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pl-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.04;
    user-select: none;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: contain;
}

.pl-watermark-right {
    top: 50%;
    right: -5%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 580px;
    height: 580px;
}

.pl-watermark-center {
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 700px;
    height: 100%;
}

.pl-watermark-left {
    top: 50%;
    left: -5%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHOENIX LINKED® — PHASE 01: HEADER / NAVIGATION REFINEMENT
   ========================================================================== */

/* Overrides to completely neutralize old template styling */
.boder-nav {
    display: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

header {
    position: static !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
}

.bottom-bar {
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Header Sticky Wrapper */
.pl-header-wrapper {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* 1. TOP INFORMATION BAR */
.pl-top-bar {
    background-color: #0D0D0D;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    height: 54px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: height 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
    will-change: height, opacity;
}

.pl-header-wrapper.is-sticky .pl-top-bar {
    height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

.pl-top-bar-container {
    max-width: 1560px;
    width: calc(100% - 60px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.pl-top-bar a {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.pl-top-bar a:hover {
    color: #C9A84C;
}

.pl-top-bar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.pl-top-bar-center {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.pl-top-bar-market {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.pl-top-bar-label {
    color: #A0AEC0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.pl-top-bar-social {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.pl-top-bar-social li {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.pl-top-bar-social a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pl-top-bar-social a:hover {
    color: #C9A84C;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* 2. MAIN HEADER */
.pl-main-header {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    height: 126px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: height 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    will-change: height;
}

.pl-header-wrapper.is-sticky .pl-main-header {
    height: 90px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.pl-header-container {
    max-width: 1560px;
    width: calc(100% - 60px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Brand / Logo Area — Generous Breathing Room & Authority */
.pl-brand-area {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 0;
    /* margin-right: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 44px); */
}

.pl-brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.pl-logo-crest {
    height: 120px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 310px;
    object-fit: contain;
    image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
    transition: height 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: height;
}

.pl-logo-typography {
    height: 26px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: none !important;
    transition: height 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pl-header-wrapper.is-sticky .pl-logo-crest {
    height: 90px;
}

.pl-header-wrapper.is-sticky .pl-logo-typography {
    height: 20px;
}

/* Desktop Navigation Center Area */
.pl-nav-area {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 clamp(10px, 1.8vw, 28px);
}

.pl-nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(14px, 1.35vw, 28px);
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.pl-nav-item {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Main Navigation Link Styling */
.pl-nav-link {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    color: #0D0D0D !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.pl-nav-link:hover,
.pl-nav-item.active .pl-nav-link,
.pl-nav-item.is-open .pl-nav-link {
    color: #0A4D2C !important;
}

/* Restrained Active Indicator: small thin gold line centered underneath label */
.pl-nav-item.active .pl-nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 26px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: #C9A84C;
    margin: 4px auto 0 auto;
}

.pl-nav-arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 9px;
    margin-left: 4px;
    color: #C9A84C;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.pl-nav-item.is-open .pl-nav-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Base System */
.pl-dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    border-top: 2px solid #C9A84C;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 77, 44, 0.08);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1000;
}

/* Hover bridge: prevents pointer gaps from triggering premature closing */
.pl-dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 14px;
}

/* Open states: hover and click-active */
.pl-nav-item:hover .pl-dropdown-menu,
.pl-nav-item.is-open .pl-dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* Solutions Dropdown (~310px) */
.pl-dropdown-solutions {
    width: 320px;
    padding: 16px;
}

.pl-dropdown-item-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #0D0D0D;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}

.pl-dropdown-item-link:hover {
    background-color: rgba(10, 77, 44, 0.04);
    border-left-color: #C9A84C;
    padding-left: 18px;
}

.pl-dropdown-item-title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0A4D2C;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.pl-dropdown-item-desc {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.35;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: normal;
}

/* Explore Mega Menu (3 Columns, 680px) */
.pl-dropdown-explore {
    width: 680px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
    padding: 28px 28px 24px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    border-top: 2px solid #C9A84C;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.08);
    right: -100px;
    left: auto;
    transform: translateY(8px);
}

.pl-nav-item:hover .pl-dropdown-explore,
.pl-nav-item.is-open .pl-dropdown-explore {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.pl-explore-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 26px;
}

.pl-explore-col-title {
    font-family: var(--pl-font-heading);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #0A4D2C;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
}

.pl-explore-link {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: #0D0D0D;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pl-explore-link:hover {
    background-color: rgba(10, 77, 44, 0.04);
    border-left-color: #C9A84C;
    color: #0A4D2C;
    padding-left: 14px;
}

/* Ecosystem Mega Menu (~500px) */
.pl-dropdown-ecosystem {
    width: 500px;
    padding: 22px;
}

.pl-ecosystem-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.pl-ecosystem-col-title {
    font-family: var(--pl-font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #C9A84C;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
}

/* Dedicated Right-Side CTA Area */
.pl-cta-area {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: 16px;
}

.pl-btn-partner {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    min-width: 156px;
    height: 46px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    background-color: #0A4D2C !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid #C9A84C !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.pl-btn-partner:hover {
    background-color: #C9A84C !important;
    color: #0D0D0D !important;
    border-color: #C9A84C !important;
}

.pl-btn-partner i {
    font-size: 11px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.pl-btn-partner:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Trigger */
.pl-mobile-trigger {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #0A4D2C;
    font-size: 24px;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.pl-mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pl-mobile-drawer.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.pl-mobile-drawer-inner {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    height: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.pl-mobile-drawer.is-active .pl-mobile-drawer-inner {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.pl-mobile-drawer-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}

.pl-mobile-drawer-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #4B5563;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.pl-mobile-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.pl-mobile-nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1A1A1A;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.pl-mobile-nav-link:hover,
.pl-mobile-nav-link.active {
    color: #0A4D2C;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pl-mobile-drawer-footer {
    padding: 24px;
    background: #F8F9FA;
    border-top: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & CALL TO ACTION HIERARCHY
   Primary: Partner With Us
   Secondary: Join AAIISummit
   Tertiary: Become a Member
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-pl-primary {
    background-color: var(--pl-emerald) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--pl-gold) !important;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 77, 44, 0.2);
}

.btn-pl-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--pl-emerald-dark) !important;
    color: var(--pl-gold) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(10, 77, 44, 0.3);
}

.btn-pl-secondary {
    background-color: var(--pl-gold) !important;
    color: var(--pl-black) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--pl-gold) !important;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-pl-secondary:hover {
    background-color: #b89539 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-pl-tertiary {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-pl-tertiary:hover {
    border-color: var(--pl-gold) !important;
    color: var(--pl-gold) !important;
    background-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-pl-outline {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: var(--pl-emerald) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--pl-emerald) !important;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-pl-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--pl-emerald) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE: SECTION 01 — HERO (Refined Institutional Positioning)
   ========================================================================== */
.pl-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #05180f;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 176px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: clamp(48px, 6vh, 76px) 0;
}

/* Institutional multi-point directional scrim — ensures 100% WCAG AAA readability */
.pl-hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            rgba(5, 24, 15, 0.94) 0%,
            rgba(5, 24, 15, 0.88) 38%,
            rgba(5, 24, 15, 0.54) 72%,
            rgba(5, 24, 15, 0.32) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pl-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.36;
    filter: saturate(0.85);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle Phoenix Linked® Watermark — Calibrated 8% Opacity (5-10% Range) */
.pl-hero-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: 2%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: clamp(420px, 44vw, 680px);
    height: clamp(420px, 44vw, 680px);
    background-image: url('../webImages/logo_icon_b.png');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: contain;
    opacity: 0.08;
    /* Exactly within approved 5-10% requirement */
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 35%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 75%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 35%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 75%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.pl-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* 1. Upper-Left Brand Presence & Authority Lockup */
.pl-hero-brand-lockup {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding: 6px 16px 6px 8px;
    background: rgba(10, 77, 44, 0.38);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    border-radius: 2px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.pl-hero-brand-crest {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pl-hero-crest-img {
    height: 38px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
}

.pl-hero-brand-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.pl-hero-brand-title {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-heading);
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pl-hero-brand-primary {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pl-hero-brand-sep {
    color: var(--pl-gold);
    opacity: 0.7;
    font-size: 9px;
}

.pl-hero-brand-tagline {
    color: var(--pl-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.pl-hero-brand-rule {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.6) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15) 75%, transparent 100%);
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* 2. Primary Headline (Editorial Institutional Statement) */
.pl-hero-title {
    font-family: 'DIN Next LT Pro', 'DIN Alternate', var(--pl-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(38px, 3.8vw, 62px);
    line-height: 1.12;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.pl-hero-title-main {
    display: block;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.pl-hero-title-accent {
    display: block;
    color: var(--pl-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* 3. Dedicated Positioning Line */
.pl-hero-positioning {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--pl-gold);
    padding-left: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* 4. Supporting Description */
.pl-hero-lead {
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* 5. Market Scope */
.pl-hero-geo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.pl-hero-geo i {
    color: var(--pl-gold);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.pl-hero-geo span {
    color: var(--pl-gold);
}

/* 6. CTA Hierarchy */
.pl-hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}

/* Primary CTA: Partner With Us (Solid Gold) */
.btn-pl-hero-primary {
    background-color: var(--pl-gold) !important;
    color: #0D0D0D !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--pl-gold) !important;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
}

.btn-pl-hero-primary i {
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-pl-hero-primary:hover {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #0D0D0D !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-pl-hero-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Secondary CTA: Join AAIISummit (Transparent with white border) */
.btn-pl-hero-secondary {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 14px 26px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-pl-hero-secondary i {
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-pl-hero-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--pl-gold) !important;
    color: var(--pl-gold) !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
}

.btn-pl-hero-secondary:hover i {
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* Tertiary CTA: Become a Member (Simple text CTA with arrow) */
.btn-pl-hero-tertiary {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 14px 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-pl-hero-tertiary i {
    font-size: 11px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-pl-hero-tertiary:hover {
    color: var(--pl-gold) !important;
}

.btn-pl-hero-tertiary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE: SECTION 02 — EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
   Institutional Narrative + Integrated Development Ecosystem Matrix
   ========================================================================== */
.pl-section-editorial {
    padding: 105px 0;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
}

.pl-section-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--pl-gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.pl-editorial-quote {
    font-size: 34px;
    line-height: 1.28;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-heading);
    color: var(--pl-emerald);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .pl-editorial-quote {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}

.pl-gold-rule {
    width: 56px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--pl-gold);
    margin: 22px 0 28px 0;
}

.pl-editorial-body {
    max-width: 700px;
}

.pl-editorial-p {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #4A5568;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

/* Right Side: Integrated Development Ecosystem Panel */
.pl-ecosystem-panel {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.08);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--pl-emerald) !important;
    padding: 34px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 77, 44, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.pl-ecosystem-panel-title {
    font-family: var(--pl-font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--pl-emerald);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pl-ecosystem-panel-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Ecosystem Cards Grid: 3 + 3 + 1 (Wide Sustainability) */
.pl-ecosystem-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.pl-ecosystem-card {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 77, 44, 0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    padding: 16px 8px 14px 8px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.pl-ecosystem-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--pl-gold);
    background: #FAFBF9;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(10, 77, 44, 0.05);
}

.pl-ecosystem-card-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--pl-emerald);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pl-ecosystem-card-icon.pl-icon-accent {
    color: var(--pl-gold) !important;
}

.pl-ecosystem-card-icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    stroke: currentColor;
    display: block;
}

.pl-ecosystem-card-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #1A1A1A;
    font-family: var(--pl-font-heading);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Row 3: Sustainability - wider full-width card */
.pl-ecosystem-card.pl-ecosystem-card-wide {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 13px 16px;
}

.pl-ecosystem-card.pl-ecosystem-card-wide .pl-ecosystem-card-icon {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Responsive Behaviour */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .pl-editorial-left {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .pl-editorial-body {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .pl-section-editorial {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .pl-editorial-quote {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .pl-editorial-p {
        font-size: 15.5px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .pl-ecosystem-panel {
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }

    .pl-ecosystem-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .pl-ecosystem-card.pl-ecosystem-card-wide {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE: SECTION 03 — GREEN CIVILISATION ARCHITECTURE™ (6 PILLARS)
   Institutional Strategic Framework Modules
   ========================================================================== */
.pl-pillars-section {
    background-color: #061e12;
    padding: 110px 0;
    position: relative;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.pl-pillar-card {
    background: #082617;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.28);
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pl-pillar-card:hover {
    border-color: #C9A84C;
    background-color: #0b301e;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.pl-pillar-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pl-pillar-num {
    font-family: var(--pl-font-heading);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pl-gold);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.pl-pillar-icon-wrap {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    color: var(--pl-gold);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.pl-pillar-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    stroke: currentColor;
    display: block;
}

.pl-pillar-card:hover .pl-pillar-num {
    color: #dfbe64;
}

.pl-pillar-card:hover .pl-pillar-icon-wrap {
    color: #dfbe64;
    opacity: 1;
}

.pl-pillar-rule {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.pl-pillar-card:hover .pl-pillar-rule {
    background-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
}

.pl-pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--pl-font-heading);
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.pl-pillar-desc {
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.pl-pillar-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.pl-pillar-tag {
    font-family: var(--pl-font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--pl-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    line-height: 1;
}

.pl-pillar-arrow {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--pl-gold);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-4px);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.pl-pillar-card:hover .pl-pillar-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .pl-pillar-card {
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .pl-pillars-section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .pl-pillar-card {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .pl-pillar-num {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .pl-pillar-title {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .pl-pillar-desc {
        font-size: 14.5px;
        line-height: 1.65;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE: SECTION 04 — STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
   Institutional Editorial Modules (Light Canvas)
   ========================================================================== */
.pl-focus-section {
    padding: 110px 0;
    background-color: #FBFBFA;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.06);
}

.pl-focus-intro {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #4A5568;
    max-width: 660px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.pl-focus-item {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.10);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--pl-gold) !important;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 28px 28px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, border-left-color 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pl-focus-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(10, 77, 44, 0.25);
    border-left-color: var(--pl-emerald) !important;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.pl-focus-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: 24px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-family: var(--pl-font-heading);
    font-size: 76px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pl-emerald);
    opacity: 0.04;
    pointer-events: none;
    line-height: 1;
    user-select: none;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.pl-focus-item:hover .pl-focus-watermark {
    opacity: 0.07;
}

.pl-focus-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.pl-focus-index {
    font-family: var(--pl-font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pl-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.pl-focus-arrow {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--pl-gold);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-4px);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.pl-focus-item:hover .pl-focus-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
    color: var(--pl-emerald);
}

.pl-focus-heading {
    font-family: var(--pl-font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0D0D0D;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.pl-focus-item:hover .pl-focus-heading {
    transform: translateX(3px);
    color: var(--pl-emerald);
}

.pl-focus-text {
    font-family: var(--pl-font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #4A5568;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .pl-focus-item {
        padding: 24px 22px;
    }

    .pl-focus-heading {
        font-size: 19px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .pl-focus-section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .pl-focus-heading {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .pl-focus-text {
        font-size: 14.5px;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .pl-focus-item {
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }

    .pl-focus-watermark {
        font-size: 60px;
        right: 14px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE: SECTION 05 — AAIISUMMIT 2027–2028 PREVIEW
   ========================================================================== */
.pl-summit-preview {
    background-color: #0D0D0D;
    padding: 110px 0;
    position: relative;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pl-summit-badge {
    border: 1px solid var(--pl-gold, #C9A84C);
    color: var(--pl-gold, #C9A84C);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pl-summit-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 44px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pl-summit-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 21px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--pl-gold, #C9A84C);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.pl-summit-narrative {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.pl-summit-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.pl-summit-col {
    background: #141414;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--pl-gold, #C9A84C);
    padding: 22px 18px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.pl-summit-col:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    border-top-color: var(--pl-gold, #C9A84C);
    background: #181818;
}

.pl-summit-col h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pl-summit-col p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Primary CTA: Gold-filled */
.btn-pl-summit-primary {
    background-color: #C9A84C;
    color: #0D0D0D !important;
    border: 1px solid #C9A84C;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-pl-summit-primary i {
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-pl-summit-primary:hover {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0D0D0D !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-pl-summit-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Secondary CTA: Outlined */
.btn-pl-summit-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 14px 26px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-pl-summit-secondary i {
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-pl-summit-secondary:hover {
    border-color: #C9A84C;
    color: #C9A84C !important;
}

.btn-pl-summit-secondary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Right-side Institutional Participation Panel */
.pl-summit-panel {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #161616 0%, #0E0E0E 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
    padding: 44px 32px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.pl-summit-panel-logo {
    height: 80px;
    width: auto;
    display: inline-block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

.pl-summit-panel-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 17px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pl-summit-panel-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.pl-summit-panel-geo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--pl-gold, #C9A84C);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Section 05 */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .pl-summit-preview {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .pl-summit-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .pl-summit-subtitle {
        font-size: 19px;
    }

    .pl-summit-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .pl-summit-panel {
        margin-top: 30px;
        padding: 36px 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .pl-summit-preview {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .pl-summit-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .pl-summit-subtitle {
        font-size: 17px;
    }

    .pl-summit-narrative {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .pl-summit-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .btn-pl-summit-primary,
    .btn-pl-summit-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE: SECTION 06 — FOUNDING STRATEGIC PARTNER CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.pl-closing-cta {
    background-color: #0A4D2C;
    padding: 95px 0;
    position: relative;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pl-closing-cta .pl-watermark-center {
    opacity: 0.04;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 460px;
    height: 460px;
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pl-closing-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--pl-gold, #C9A84C);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.pl-closing-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 40px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pl-closing-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 34px auto;
}

/* Primary CTA: Gold-filled */
.btn-pl-closing-primary {
    background-color: #C9A84C;
    color: #0D0D0D !important;
    border: 1px solid #C9A84C;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 15px 32px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-pl-closing-primary i {
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-pl-closing-primary:hover {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0D0D0D !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-pl-closing-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Secondary CTA: Outlined */
.btn-pl-closing-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 15px 28px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-pl-closing-secondary i {
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-pl-closing-secondary:hover {
    border-color: #C9A84C;
    color: #C9A84C !important;
}

.btn-pl-closing-secondary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Section 06 */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .pl-closing-cta {
        padding: 85px 0;
    }

    .pl-closing-title {
        font-size: 34px;
    }

    .pl-closing-desc {
        font-size: 15.5px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .pl-closing-cta {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .pl-closing-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .pl-closing-desc {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .pl-closing-ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .btn-pl-closing-primary,
    .btn-pl-closing-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSTITUTIONAL FOOTER: PLATFORM ARCHITECTURE NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.pl-footer-nav-grid {
    display: grid;
    /* grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); */
    gap: 20px;
}

.pl-footer-nav-grid ul.pl-footer-nav-col {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.pl-footer-nav-grid ul.pl-footer-nav-col li {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.pl-footer-nav-link {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 9px !important;
    color: #CBD5E1 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.pl-footer-nav-link i {
    color: var(--pl-gold, #C9A84C) !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
}

.pl-footer-nav-link span {
    color: #CBD5E1 !important;
    transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.pl-footer-nav-link:hover span {
    color: var(--pl-gold, #C9A84C) !important;
}

.pl-footer-nav-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .pl-footer-nav-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERNAL PAGES: INSTITUTIONAL BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.pl-page-banner {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #061e12;
    padding: 85px 0 75px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pl-gold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.pl-banner-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--pl-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.pl-page-banner h1 {
    font-size: 44px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.pl-page-banner p.lead-desc {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    max-width: 720px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.pl-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.pl-breadcrumb a {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.pl-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--pl-gold);
}

.pl-breadcrumb .active {
    color: var(--pl-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
/* ==========================================================================
   SOVEREIGN VERIFICATION STEPPER (INVESTMENT GATEWAY™)
   ========================================================================== */
.pl-verification-stepper {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #04170d 0%, #072e1c 50%, #04170d 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.28);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--pl-gold, #C9A84C);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
    position: relative;
}

.pl-stepper-track {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
}

.pl-stepper-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.pl-stepper-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pl-stepper-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pl-stepper-node {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--pl-gold, #C9A84C);
    color: #04170d;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.pl-stepper-node.is-final {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6C66D 0%, #C9A84C 100%);
    color: #04170d;
    font-size: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45), 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.pl-stepper-line {
    flex-grow: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15) 100%);
    margin-left: 8px;
    margin-right: -12px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.pl-stepper-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
}

.pl-stepper-phase {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--pl-gold, #C9A84C);
}

.pl-stepper-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.pl-stepper-note {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.pl-stepper-item.is-final .pl-stepper-title {
    color: #E6C66D;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .pl-stepper-track {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 22px 16px;
    }

    .pl-stepper-item:nth-child(3) .pl-stepper-line {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .pl-verification-stepper {
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }

    .pl-stepper-track {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .pl-stepper-line {
        display: none;
    }

    .pl-stepper-head {
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
}

/* Legacy workflow fallback */
.pl-workflow-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: #0A4D2C;
    padding: 24px 32px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--pl-gold);
}

.pl-step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.pl-step-num {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--pl-gold);
    color: var(--pl-black);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pl-step-arrow {
    color: var(--pl-gold);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.pl-filter-bar {
    background: #F8F9FA;
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
}

.pl-filter-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.pl-filter-btn {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #D1D5DB;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #374151;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.pl-filter-btn:hover,
.pl-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--pl-emerald);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--pl-emerald);
}

.pl-listing-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    padding: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.pl-listing-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--pl-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 77, 44, 0.08);
}

.pl-verified-badge {
    background-color: var(--pl-emerald-subtle);
    color: var(--pl-emerald);
    border: 1px solid var(--pl-emerald);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FORM CONTROLS & SECURITY PRESENTATION
   ========================================================================== */
.pl-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pl-form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #2D3748;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pl-form-control,
.consultation input,
.consultation textarea,
.consultation select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid #D1D5DB;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #1A1A1A;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.pl-form-control:focus,
.consultation input:focus,
.consultation textarea:focus,
.consultation select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--pl-emerald) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--pl-emerald);
}

.pl-security-notice {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #6B7280;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.pl-security-notice i {
    color: var(--pl-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER REFINEMENT
   ========================================================================== */
footer.gap {
    background-color: #061e12 !important;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--pl-gold) !important;
    position: relative;
    color: #E2E8F0;
}

.footer-bottom {
    background-color: #04140c !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25) !important;
    padding: 24px 0 !important;
}

.footer-bottom-text {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-bottom-text h6 {
    color: #CBD5E1 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.footer-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 18px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-nav-links a {
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--pl-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS & BREAKPOINT STRATEGY
   >= 1280px: Full desktop navigation
   < 1280px:  Mobile/tablet hamburger navigation drawer
   ========================================================================== */

/* Under 1200px: Switch cleanly to hamburger trigger and drawer */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .pl-nav-area {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .pl-mobile-trigger {
        display: flex !important;
    }

    .pl-cta-area {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .pl-top-bar-market {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Top Bar: clean single-row, no multi-row wrapping */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .pl-top-bar-social {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .pl-top-bar-container {
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 24px !important;
    }

    .pl-hero-title {
        font-size: 40px;
        line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .pl-hero-title-main,
    .pl-hero-title-accent {
        font-size: inherit;
    }

    .pl-summit-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .pl-workflow-steps {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .pl-step-arrow {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .pl-top-bar {
        height: 46px;
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .pl-top-bar-container {
        width: calc(100% - 30px);
        gap: 14px !important;
    }

    .pl-header-container {
        width: calc(100% - 30px);
    }

    .pl-main-header {
        height: 76px;
    }

    .pl-logo-crest {
        height: 48px;
    }

    .pl-logo-typography {
        height: 20px;
    }

    .pl-hero-brand-lockup {
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 5px 12px 5px 8px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .pl-hero-crest-img {
        height: 34px;
    }

    .pl-hero-brand-title {
        font-size: 10.5px;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }

    .pl-hero-watermark {
        opacity: 0.05;
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        right: -10%;
    }

    .pl-hero-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 50px 0 45px;
    }

    .pl-hero-title {
        font-size: 30px;
        line-height: 1.16;
    }

    .pl-hero-title-main,
    .pl-hero-title-accent {
        font-size: inherit;
    }

    .pl-hero-positioning {
        font-size: 12.5px;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .pl-hero-lead {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .pl-hero-ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .btn-pl-hero-primary,
    .btn-pl-hero-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .btn-pl-hero-tertiary {
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 10px 0;
    }

    .pl-watermark-right {
        display: none;
    }

    .btn-pl-primary,
    .btn-pl-secondary,
    .btn-pl-tertiary {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .pl-top-bar-container {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 2px !important;
    }

    .pl-top-bar {
        height: 48px;
        padding: 4px 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BACK TO TOP BUTTON & FLOATING CONTROLS (PHOENIX LINKED® SPECIFICATION)
   ========================================================================== */
#progress {
    display: none !important;
}

:root {
    --pl-btt-bottom: 28px;
    --pl-btt-right: 28px;
}

.pl-back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: var(--pl-btt-bottom);
    right: var(--pl-btt-right);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background-color: #0A4D2C;
    border: 1px solid #C9A84C;
    border-radius: 2px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 995;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.28s ease, visibility 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    outline: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
}

.pl-back-to-top i {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.pl-back-to-top.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.pl-back-to-top:hover {
    background-color: #073b22;
    border-color: #E2C974;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.pl-back-to-top:hover i {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pl-back-to-top:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid #C9A84C;
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Future Floating Controls Collision Prevention:
   If a WhatsApp button or cookie/accessibility widget is rendered bottom-right,
   stack the back-to-top button above it with 12px vertical spacing */
body.has-floating-widget .pl-back-to-top,
.has-floating-widget .pl-back-to-top,
[data-floating-widget="true"]~.pl-back-to-top {
    bottom: calc(var(--pl-btt-bottom) + 58px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --pl-btt-bottom: 18px;
        --pl-btt-right: 18px;
    }

    .pl-back-to-top {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }

    .pl-back-to-top i {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    body.has-floating-widget .pl-back-to-top,
    .has-floating-widget .pl-back-to-top,
    [data-floating-widget="true"]~.pl-back-to-top {
        bottom: calc(var(--pl-btt-bottom) + 56px);
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .pl-back-to-top {
        transition: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .pl-back-to-top:hover i {
        transform: none !important;
    }
}