/* =====================
   SOFIA AGENCY — STYLES
   ===================== */

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

:root {
  --sofia-black: #0e0e0e;
  --sofia-white: #f5f2ee;
  --sofia-purple: #534AB7;
  --sofia-purple-light: #EEEDFE;
  --sofia-purple-mid: #AFA9EC;
  --sofia-teal: #1D9E75;
  --sofia-teal-light: #E1F5EE;
  --sofia-amber: #BA7517;
  --sofia-amber-light: #FAEEDA;
  --sofia-coral: #D85A30;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--sofia-black);
  background: var(--sofia-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sf-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sofia-purple);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sf-h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: var(--sofia-black);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sf-h2 em {
  color: var(--sofia-purple);
  font-style: italic;
}

.sf-lead {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* ---- NAV ---- */

.sf-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
  background: var(--sofia-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
}

.sf-logo {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 32px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: var(--sofia-black);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sf-logo span { color: var(--sofia-purple); }

.sf-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
}

.sf-nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.sf-nav-links a:hover { color: var(--sofia-purple); }

.sf-nav-cta {
  background: var(--sofia-black);
  color: var(--sofia-white);
  border: none;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.sf-nav-cta:hover { background: var(--sofia-purple); }

/* ---- HERO ---- */

html, body { height: 100%; }

.sf-hero {
  background: var(--sofia-black);
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 600px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.sf-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.sf-hero-right {
  position: absolute;
  right: 125px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 55%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sf-hero-person {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sf-hero-photo {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.sf-hero-card { transition: opacity 0.4s ease; }

.sf-hero-right::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right, var(--sofia-black) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(to top, var(--sofia-black) 0%, transparent 20%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sf-hero-left {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 5%;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 6vh 5rem 0;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 1400px;
}

.sf-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--sofia-purple-mid);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.sf-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 4.5vw, 72px);
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  color: var(--sofia-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 60%;
}

.sf-hero h1 em {
  color: var(--sofia-purple-mid);
  font-style: italic;
}

.sf-hero-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(245,242,238,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.sf-hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sf-btn-light {
  background: var(--sofia-white);
  color: var(--sofia-black);
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
}

.sf-btn-light:hover { background: var(--sofia-purple-mid); }

.sf-btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--sofia-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
}

.sf-btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--sofia-purple-mid);
  color: var(--sofia-purple-mid);
}

.sf-hero-ticker {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 7rem;
  left: 5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  z-index: 3;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.sf-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }

.sf-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--sofia-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.sf-stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(245,242,238,0.45);
  max-width: 160px;
}

.sf-hero-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  z-index: 4;
}

.sf-hero-card-skills {
  top: 2.5rem;
  right: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 200px;
}

.sf-hero-card-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sofia-purple-mid);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sf-hero-skills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.sf-hero-skills span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.sf-hero-card-badge {
  bottom: 8rem;
  right: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.sf-hero-card-badge i {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--sofia-purple-mid);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sf-hero-card-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.sf-hero-card-sub {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sf-hero {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 100vh;
  }

  .sf-hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100vh;
  }

  /* Photo goes below text on mobile, no overlap */
  .sf-hero-right {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    top: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    width: 100%;
    height: 55vw;
    max-height: 320px;
    opacity: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .sf-hero-right::before {
    background:
      linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--sofia-black) 0%, transparent 30%),
      linear-gradient(to top, var(--sofia-black) 0%, transparent 30%);
  }

  .sf-hero-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
  }

  /* Text sits above photo */
  .sf-hero-left {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    left: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    order: -1;
  }

  .sf-hero h1 {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 8vw, 52px);
  }

  .sf-hero-sub { max-width: 100%; }

  /* Hide ticker and floating cards on mobile */
  .sf-hero-ticker { display: none; }
  .sf-hero-card-skills { display: none; }
  .sf-hero-card-badge { display: none; }
}

/* ---- LARGE SCREENS (1600px+) ---- */

@media (min-width: 1600px) {
  .sf-hero-sub { margin-bottom: 3.7rem; }
  .sf-hero-btns { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .sf-hero-ticker { bottom: 12rem; }
  .sf-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 3.0rem; max-width: 65%; }

  /* Experts stage — tighten the gap */
  .sf-expert-bg { padding-left: 14%; }
  .sf-stage-info { right: 12%; width: 34%; }
}

/* ---- MARQUEE ---- */

.sf-marquee-wrap {
  background: var(--sofia-purple);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sf-marquee {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 20s linear infinite;
}

.sf-marquee-item {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--sofia-purple-light);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sf-marquee-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sofia-purple-mid);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes marquee {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---- SECTIONS ---- */

.sf-section { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }

.sf-section-inner {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sf-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  margin: 0 2.5rem;
}

/* ---- SERVICES ---- */

.sf-services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sf-service {
  background: var(--sofia-white);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.sf-service:hover { background: var(--sofia-purple-light); }

.sf-service-highlight { background: var(--sofia-purple) !important; }
.sf-service-highlight:hover { background: #3C3489 !important; }

.sf-service-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--sofia-purple-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sf-service-icon i { font-size: 18px; color: var(--sofia-purple); }
.sf-service-highlight .sf-service-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.sf-service-highlight .sf-service-icon i { color: #fff; }

.sf-service-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.sf-service-highlight .sf-service-num { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }

.sf-service h3 {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--sofia-black);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.sf-service-highlight h3 { color: #fff; }

.sf-service p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
}

.sf-service-highlight p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.sf-service-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sofia-purple);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.sf-service-highlight .sf-service-tag { color: var(--sofia-purple-mid); }

/* ---- DARK BAND ---- */

.sf-dark-band { background: var(--sofia-black); padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
.sf-dark-band .sf-h2 { color: var(--sofia-white); }
.sf-dark-band .sf-label { color: var(--sofia-purple-mid); }
.sf-dark-band .sf-lead { color: rgba(245,242,238,0.5); }

.sf-audience {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.sf-aud-card { border-radius: 16px; padding: 2.5rem; }
.sf-aud-companies { background: var(--sofia-purple); }
.sf-aud-authors { background: #1a1a1a; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

.sf-aud-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.sf-aud-desc { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.sf-aud-companies .sf-aud-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.sf-aud-authors .sf-aud-desc { color: rgba(245,242,238,0.5); }

.sf-aud-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }

.sf-aud-list li {
  font-size: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.sf-aud-companies .sf-aud-list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.sf-aud-authors .sf-aud-list li { color: rgba(245,242,238,0.7); }
.sf-aud-list li i { font-size: 16px; margin-top: 1px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sf-aud-companies .sf-aud-list li i { color: #AFA9EC; }
.sf-aud-authors .sf-aud-list li i { color: var(--sofia-teal); }

.sf-aud-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}

.sf-aud-cta:hover { gap: 10px; }
.sf-aud-companies .sf-aud-cta { color: #fff; }
.sf-aud-authors .sf-aud-cta { color: var(--sofia-purple-mid); }

/* ---- PROCESS ---- */

.sf-section#process .sf-section-inner { max-width: 1200px; }

.sf-process {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  margin-top: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sf-step {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.sf-step:hover { background: var(--sofia-purple-light); }
.sf-step:last-child { border-right: none; }

.sf-step-num {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sofia-purple);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sf-step h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sofia-black);
}

.sf-step p { font-size: 14px; color: #666; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ---- EXPERTS ---- */

.sf-experts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.sf-expert {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.sf-expert:hover { border-color: var(--sofia-purple); }

.sf-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.av-p { background: var(--sofia-purple-light); color: var(--sofia-purple); }
.av-t { background: var(--sofia-teal-light); color: var(--sofia-teal); }
.av-c { background: #FAECE7; color: var(--sofia-coral); }
.av-a { background: var(--sofia-amber-light); color: var(--sofia-amber); }

.sf-expert-name { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sofia-black); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sf-expert-role { font-size: 11px; color: #888; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.sf-expert-co { font-size: 12px; color: #555; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 4px; }
.sf-expert-yrs { display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sofia-purple); background: var(--sofia-purple-light); padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 100px; }

/* ---- TALENT POOL ---- */

.sf-pool-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.sf-pool-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.sf-pool-card:hover { border-color: var(--sofia-purple); }

.sf-pool-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.sf-pool-av {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sf-pool-name { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sofia-black); }
.sf-pool-level { font-size: 12px; color: #888; }
.sf-pool-meta { border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); padding-top: 1rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.sf-pool-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #666; }
.sf-pool-row i { font-size: 14px; color: var(--sofia-purple); }

.pill-green { display: inline-block; margin-top: 6px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #085041; background: #E1F5EE; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 100px; }
.pill-amber { display: inline-block; margin-top: 6px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #633806; background: #FAEEDA; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 100px; }
.pill-blue { display: inline-block; margin-top: 6px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #0C447C; background: #E6F1FB; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 100px; }

.sf-note {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(83,74,183,0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--sofia-purple);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---- CTA BAND ---- */

.sf-cta-band { background: var(--sofia-purple); padding: 5rem 2.5rem; text-align: center; }

.sf-cta-band h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.sf-cta-band p { font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.sf-cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.sf-btn-white {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--sofia-purple);
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
}

.sf-btn-white:hover { background: var(--sofia-purple-light); }

.sf-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  padding: 13px 30px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
}

.sf-btn-outline:hover { border-color: #fff; }

/* ---- FOOTER ---- */

.sf-footer {
  background: var(--sofia-black);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sf-footer-logo { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 22px; color: var(--sofia-white); }
.sf-footer-logo span { color: var(--sofia-purple-mid); }
.sf-footer p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(245,242,238,0.35); }

/* ---- RESPONSIVE ---- */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sf-nav-links { display: none; }
  .sf-nav { padding: 1rem 1.5rem; }
  .sf-hero { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .sf-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .sf-dark-band { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .sf-process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sf-step { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
  .sf-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .sf-footer { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .sf-hero-ticker { gap: 2rem; }
}

/* ---- EXPERTS INTRO BLOCK ---- */

.sf-experts-intro {
  background: var(--sofia-white);
  padding: 5rem 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}

.sf-experts-intro-inner {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.sf-experts-why-lead { font-size: 15px; color: #555; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 420px; }
.sf-experts-roles { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.sf-experts-role-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sofia-black); }
.sf-experts-role-item i { font-size: 18px; color: var(--sofia-purple); flex-shrink: 0; }

.sf-experts-lang-card { background: var(--sofia-black); border-radius: 20px; padding: 2.5rem; }

.sf-experts-lang-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sofia-purple-mid);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sf-experts-lang-statement {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sofia-white);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sf-lang-rotate {
  color: var(--sofia-purple-mid);
  font-style: italic;
  display: inline-block;
  min-width: 160px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sf-experts-lang-flags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }

.sf-lang-pill {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sf-lang-pill.active { color: #fff; background: var(--sofia-purple); border-color: var(--sofia-purple); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sf-experts-intro-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}

/* ---- EXPERTS FULL-BLEED STAGE ---- */

.sf-experts-section { padding: 0; }

.sf-expert-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 620px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--sofia-black);
}

.sf-expert-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-left: 12%;
}

.sf-expert-bg img {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 42%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom left;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.sf-expert-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(14,14,14,0.0) 30%,
    rgba(14,14,14,0.75) 60%,
    rgba(14,14,14,0.95) 100%
  ), linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(14,14,14,0.5) 0%,
    rgba(14,14,14,0.0) 35%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sf-stage-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  z-index: 10;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.sf-stage-arrow:hover { background: var(--sofia-purple); border-color: var(--sofia-purple); }
.sf-stage-arrow-left { left: 1.5rem; }
.sf-stage-arrow-right { right: 1.5rem; }

.sf-stage-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2.5rem;
  left: 2.5rem;
  right: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 10;
}

.sf-label-white { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.sf-stage-counter { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-weight: 500; }

.sf-stage-info {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  right: 12%;
  width: 38%;
  z-index: 10;
  text-align: left;
}

.sf-stage-meta { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

.sf-stage-yrs { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; background: var(--sofia-purple); padding: 3px 12px; border-radius: 100px; }
.sf-stage-company { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.sf-stage-flag { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }

.sf-stage-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 68px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.sf-stage-role { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.sf-stage-bio { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.sf-stage-tags { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-start; }

.sf-tag-light {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.sf-tag { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sofia-purple); background: var(--sofia-purple-light); padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 100px; }

/* ---- EXPERT STRIP ---- */

.sf-expert-strip { display: flex; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); background: #fff; }

.sf-expert-thumb {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: background 0.2s;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}

.sf-expert-thumb:last-child { border-right: none; }
.sf-expert-thumb:hover { background: var(--sofia-purple-light); }
.sf-expert-thumb.active { border-bottom-color: var(--sofia-purple); background: var(--sofia-purple-light); }

.sf-thumb-img-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e8e4de;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.sf-expert-thumb:hover .sf-thumb-img-wrap,
.sf-expert-thumb.active .sf-thumb-img-wrap { transform: scale(1.08); }

.sf-thumb-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; }
.sf-thumb-name { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sofia-black); }
.sf-thumb-role { font-size: 11px; color: #999; text-align: center; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sf-expert-stage {
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .sf-expert-bg {
    position: relative;
    height: 320px;
    padding-left: 0;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .sf-expert-bg img {
    max-width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: bottom center;
  }

  .sf-expert-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(14,14,14,0.0) 50%,
      rgba(14,14,14,1.0) 100%
    );
  }

  /* Info panel — below photo, normal flow */
  .sf-stage-info {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    transform: none;
    bottom: auto;
    right: auto;
    left: auto;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    background: var(--sofia-black);
  }

  /* Arrows repositioned to top corners */
  .sf-stage-arrow {
    top: 140px;
  }

  .sf-stage-arrow-left { left: 1rem; }
  .sf-stage-arrow-right { right: 1rem; }

  .sf-stage-meta { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .sf-stage-tags { justify-content: flex-start; }

  .sf-expert-strip { overflow-x: auto; }
  .sf-expert-thumb { min-width: 90px; }
}