/* ==========================================================================
   CaCitadelLoop Center (cacitadelloop-center.com)
   Theme: Nordic Frost & Arctic Glaze (DARK) | Layout: arcade-cards
   CSS Prefix: cdc-
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --bg: #0a141f;
  --surface: #122935;
  --surface-border: rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.22);
  --primary: #3895fc;
  --primary-hover: #51adfd;
  --accent: #abdffb;
  --text-main: #f0f9ff;
  --text-muted: #7fb4d6;
  --card-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.12);
  --radius: 14px;
  --header-bg: rgba(10, 20, 31, 0.94);
  --font-heading: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body.cdc-apex-cavity {
  background-color: var(--bg);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 10%, rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.11) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 22%, rgba(171, 223, 251, 0.08) 0%, transparent 38%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 44px 44px, 44px 44px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Containers */
.cdc-apex-shell {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.cdc-apex-shell-narrow {
  max-width: 920px;
}

/* Typography & Utility Accents */
.cdc-apex-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.cdc-apex-division-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.25rem;
}

.cdc-apex-division-labelhead {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cdc-apex-division-lead {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.cdc-apex-inline-nexus {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.cdc-apex-inline-nexus:hover {
  color: var(--primary-hover);
}

/* Buttons */
.cdc-apex-key {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.78rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cdc-apex-key-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #1d74d8 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(171, 223, 251, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.32);
}

.cdc-apex-key-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-hover) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.48);
}

.cdc-apex-key-secondary {
  background: rgba(18, 41, 53, 0.85);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--surface-border);
}

.cdc-apex-key-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cdc-apex-key-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: var(--surface-border);
}

.cdc-apex-key-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(171, 223, 251, 0.08);
}

.cdc-apex-key-subtle {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.cdc-apex-key-subtle:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.cdc-apex-key-lg {
  padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.cdc-apex-key-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.cdc-apex-key-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Header */
.cdc-apex-superbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--header-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
}

.cdc-apex-superbar-shell {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  height: 78px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.cdc-apex-brand-nexus {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.cdc-apex-brand-emblem {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.24), rgba(171, 223, 251, 0.08));
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.25);
}

.cdc-apex-brand-emblem svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.cdc-apex-brand-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1;
}

.cdc-apex-brand-sub {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-left: 0.22rem;
}

.cdc-apex-age-pill {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.cdc-apex-pathway-directory {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.65rem;
}

.cdc-apex-pathway-nexus {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.cdc-apex-pathway-nexus:hover,
.cdc-apex-pathway-nexus.cdc-apex-active-switchboard {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.cdc-apex-pathway-nexus::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -6px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
  transition: width 0.22s ease;
}

.cdc-apex-pathway-nexus:hover::after,
.cdc-apex-pathway-nexus.cdc-apex-active-switchboard::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.cdc-apex-superbar-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.cdc-apex-burger-trigger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cdc-apex-burger-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-main);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.cdc-apex-mobile-drawer {
  display: none;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;
}

.cdc-apex-mobile-drawer.cdc-apex-open {
  display: block;
}

.cdc-apex-mobile-directory {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.cdc-apex-mobile-nexus {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.12);
}

/* Hero Section */
.cdc-apex-marquee-district {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
}

.cdc-apex-marquee-aurora-left,
.cdc-apex-marquee-aurora-right {
  position: absolute;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(110px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.cdc-apex-marquee-aurora-left {
  top: -120px;
  left: -100px;
  background: rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.22);
}

.cdc-apex-marquee-aurora-right {
  bottom: -140px;
  right: -80px;
  background: rgba(171, 223, 251, 0.16);
}

.cdc-apex-marquee-frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cdc-apex-marquee-topline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(18, 41, 53, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.cdc-apex-pulse-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent);
}

.cdc-apex-marquee-rosette-inscription {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.cdc-apex-marquee-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 6vw, 4.9rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cdc-apex-lettering-glaze {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.cdc-apex-marquee-subline {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.2rem;
}

.cdc-apex-marquee-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

.cdc-apex-telemetry-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(18, 41, 53, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.cdc-apex-telemetry-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.cdc-apex-telemetry-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.cdc-apex-telemetry-lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.cdc-apex-telemetry-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--surface-border);
}

/* Features & Intro Essays Section */
.cdc-apex-features-district {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
}

.cdc-apex-pillars-chessboard {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.cdc-apex-pillar-frame {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.cdc-apex-pillar-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.cdc-apex-pillar-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.cdc-apex-pillar-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.cdc-apex-pillar-labelhead {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cdc-apex-pillar-narrative {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Deep Technical Essays Grid */
.cdc-apex-essays-chessboard {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.65rem;
}

.cdc-apex-essay-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18, 41, 53, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 20, 31, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cdc-apex-essay-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cdc-apex-essay-index {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.cdc-apex-essay-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(171, 223, 251, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.cdc-apex-essay-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cdc-apex-essay-trunk {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.cdc-apex-essay-points {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.cdc-apex-essay-points li {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.cdc-apex-essay-points li::before {
  content: '▸';
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Catalog Section (Arcade-Cards Layout) */
.cdc-apex-catalog-district {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
}

.cdc-apex-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.6rem;
}

.cdc-apex-filter-lever {
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cdc-apex-filter-lever:hover,
.cdc-apex-filter-lever.cdc-apex-is-active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.35);
}

.cdc-apex-arcade-chessboard {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.85rem;
}

.cdc-apex-arcade-frame {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.28s ease;
}

.cdc-apex-arcade-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.cdc-apex-arcade-frame.cdc-apex-cartridge-top {
  border-color: rgba(171, 223, 251, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 22px rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.22);
}

.cdc-apex-arcade-frame.cdc-apex-is-hidden {
  display: none;
}

.cdc-apex-cartridge-aperture {
  position: relative;
  height: 215px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #070e17;
}

.cdc-apex-cartridge-frame {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.cdc-apex-arcade-frame:hover .cdc-apex-cartridge-frame {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.cdc-apex-top-rosette {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3895fc 0%, #0d5bb5 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.cdc-apex-genre-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(10, 20, 31, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
}

.cdc-apex-cartridge-telemetry {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(10, 20, 31, 0.95) 100%);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cdc-apex-rating-chip {
  color: #ffd166;
}

.cdc-apex-players-chip {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.cdc-apex-cartridge-trunk {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.cdc-apex-cartridge-labelhead {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cdc-apex-cartridge-narrative {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.cdc-apex-feature-directory {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.cdc-apex-feature-article {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: rgba(10, 20, 31, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.16);
  padding: 0.38rem 0.68rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.cdc-apex-feature-article::before {
  content: '◆';
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.cdc-apex-cartridge-tailbar {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Spotlight Section */
.cdc-apex-spotlight-district {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
}

.cdc-apex-spotlight-frame {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1.25fr;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 41, 53, 0.96) 0%, rgba(10, 20, 31, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.cdc-apex-spotlight-visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  background: #060d14;
}

.cdc-apex-spotlight-frame-177 {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.cdc-apex-spotlight-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  background: rgba(10, 20, 31, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cdc-apex-spotlight-content {
  padding: 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.cdc-apex-spotlight-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.85rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cdc-apex-spotlight-para {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cdc-apex-spotlight-checks {
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.cdc-apex-check-horizon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.cdc-apex-check-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.22);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Editorial Overview & Legend Section */
.cdc-apex-editorial-district {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
}

.cdc-apex-overview-essays {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.cdc-apex-legend-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(18, 41, 53, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.cdc-apex-legend-rosette-rib {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(10, 20, 31, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.cdc-apex-legend-seal {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.cdc-apex-legend-year {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.cdc-apex-legend-labelhead {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cdc-apex-legend-copy {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* FAQ Accordion Section */
.cdc-apex-queries-district {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
}

.cdc-apex-queries-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.cdc-apex-queries-article {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.cdc-apex-queries-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.6rem;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.cdc-apex-queries-trigger:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.08);
}

.cdc-apex-queries-plus {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.cdc-apex-queries-article.cdc-apex-queries-open .cdc-apex-queries-plus {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.cdc-apex-queries-panel {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.14);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.cdc-apex-queries-article.cdc-apex-queries-open .cdc-apex-queries-panel {
  display: block;
}

/* Contact Section */
.cdc-apex-registry-district {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.cdc-apex-registry-chessboard {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.cdc-apex-registry-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cdc-apex-registry-lead {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cdc-apex-registry-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.cdc-apex-registry-horizon-vessel {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
}

.cdc-apex-registry-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.16);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cdc-apex-registry-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.cdc-apex-registry-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.cdc-apex-registry-value {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.cdc-apex-registry-console-panel {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.cdc-apex-field-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cdc-apex-field-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.cdc-apex-input,
.cdc-apex-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 20, 31, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.82rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.cdc-apex-input:focus,
.cdc-apex-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.2);
}

.cdc-apex-field-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cdc-apex-checkbox {
  margin-top: 4px;
  accent-color: var(--primary);
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cdc-apex-check-label {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.cdc-apex-questionnaire-feedback {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

.cdc-apex-questionnaire-feedback.cdc-apex-feedback-ok {
  color: #6ee7b7;
}

.cdc-apex-questionnaire-feedback.cdc-apex-feedback-err {
  color: #fca5a5;
}

/* Legal Pages */
.cdc-apex-legal-district {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5.5rem;
}

.cdc-apex-legal-lintel {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.cdc-apex-legal-labelhead {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cdc-apex-legal-updated {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.cdc-apex-legal-frame {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.cdc-apex-legal-frame h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 1.85rem 0 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cdc-apex-legal-frame h2:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.cdc-apex-legal-frame h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 1.3rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.cdc-apex-legal-frame p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.cdc-apex-legal-frame ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.cdc-apex-legal-frame li {
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}

.cdc-apex-legal-frame code {
  background: rgba(10, 20, 31, 0.8);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Footer */
.cdc-apex-bottombar {
  background: #060d15;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-shell {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-chessboard {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-logo {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-narrative {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.cdc-apex-medallion-chip {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.cdc-apex-medallion-age {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-directory {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-nexus {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-nexus:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-lever-thread {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  text-align: left;
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-desk-table {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-desk-file {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-desk-label {
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-right: 0.35rem;
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.85rem;
}

.cdc-apex-bottombar-copy {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(127, 180, 214, 0.72);
}

/* Cookie Banner & Modal */
.cdc-apex-preference-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(18, 41, 53, 0.98);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72);
  z-index: 1100;
  display: none;
}

.cdc-apex-preference-banner.cdc-apex-visible {
  display: block;
}

.cdc-apex-preference-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.cdc-apex-preference-labelhead {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cdc-apex-preference-narrative {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.cdc-apex-preference-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cdc-apex-panelbox-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 11, 18, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 1200;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.cdc-apex-panelbox-backdrop.cdc-apex-panelbox-open {
  display: flex;
}

.cdc-apex-panelbox-panel {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  max-width: 560px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cdc-apex-panelbox-lintel {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
}

.cdc-apex-panelbox-labelhead {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.cdc-apex-panelbox-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cdc-apex-panelbox-trunk {
  padding: 1.6rem;
}

.cdc-apex-panelbox-lead {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cdc-apex-pref-block {
  background: rgba(10, 20, 31, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.cdc-apex-pref-horizon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.cdc-apex-pref-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.cdc-apex-pref-info {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.cdc-apex-pref-locked {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.16);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.cdc-apex-toggle-switch {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 46px;
  height: 25px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cdc-apex-toggle-switch input {
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.cdc-apex-toggle-track {
  position: absolute;
  cursor: pointer;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: 0.25s;
}

.cdc-apex-toggle-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  height: 19px;
  width: 19px;
  left: 3px;
  bottom: 3px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: 0.25s;
}

.cdc-apex-toggle-switch input:checked + .cdc-apex-toggle-track {
  background: var(--primary);
}

.cdc-apex-toggle-switch input:checked + .cdc-apex-toggle-track::before {
  transform: translateX(21px);
}

.cdc-apex-panelbox-tailbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
}

/* Scroll to Top Button */
.cdc-apex-scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(56, 149, 252, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 990;
}

.cdc-apex-scroll-top.cdc-apex-show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.cdc-apex-scroll-top svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .cdc-apex-pillars-chessboard {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .cdc-apex-essays-chessboard,
  .cdc-apex-arcade-chessboard {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .cdc-apex-spotlight-frame {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cdc-apex-bottombar-chessboard {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .cdc-apex-pathway-desktop,
  .cdc-apex-superbar-cta {
    display: none;
  }
  .cdc-apex-burger-trigger {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
  .cdc-apex-telemetry-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .cdc-apex-telemetry-sep {
    display: none;
  }
  .cdc-apex-legend-banner,
  .cdc-apex-registry-chessboard {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cdc-apex-preference-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cdc-apex-pillars-chessboard,
  .cdc-apex-essays-chessboard,
  .cdc-apex-arcade-chessboard,
  .cdc-apex-bottombar-chessboard {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cdc-apex-spotlight-content,
  .cdc-apex-registry-console-panel,
  .cdc-apex-legal-frame {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .cdc-apex-preference-actions {
    width: 100%;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}