/* ==========================================================================
   WriteBing.com — Master Stylesheet
   Pure CSS Design System — No Frameworks
   Version: 1.0.0
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Background colors */
  --color-bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --color-bg-secondary: #F8FAFC;
  --color-bg-tertiary: #F1F5F9;
  --color-bg-dark: #0A1628;
  --color-bg-dark-secondary: #111D35;
  --color-bg-dark-tertiary: #1A2845;

  /* Text colors */
  --color-text-primary: #0F172A;
  --color-text-secondary: #334155;
  --color-text-light: #94A3B8;
  --color-text-on-dark: #F1F5F9;
  --color-text-on-dark-secondary: #94A3B8;

  /* Accent colors */
  --color-accent-blue: #2563EB;
  --color-accent-blue-hover: #1D4ED8;
  --color-accent-blue-light: #DBEAFE;
  --color-accent-blue-dark: #1E40AF;
  --color-accent-gold: #F59E0B;
  --color-accent-gold-hover: #D97706;
  --color-accent-gold-light: #FEF3C7;
  --color-success: #10B981;
  --color-success-light: #D1FAE5;
  --color-error: #EF4444;
  --color-error-light: #FEE2E2;
  --color-warning: #F59E0B;

  /* Borders & shadows */
  --color-border: #E2E8F0;
  --color-border-dark: #1E293B;
  --color-shadow: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
  --color-shadow-strong: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.16);
  --color-shadow-blue: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.24);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-accent: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;

  /* Border radius */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px var(--color-shadow);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px var(--color-shadow);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px var(--color-shadow);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 60px var(--color-shadow-strong);
  --shadow-blue: 0 8px 24px var(--color-shadow-blue);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.24);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms ease;
  --transition-base: 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 500ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-bounce: 500ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --container-pad: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  --section-pad-y: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);

  /* Header height */
  --header-height: 72px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & Base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1rem);
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

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

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-blue-hover);
}

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

input,
textarea,
select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5.5vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

h4 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}

h5 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

h6 {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent-blue);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Layout Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: 1440px;
}

.section {
  padding-block: var(--section-pad-y);
  position: relative;
}

.section--light { background-color: var(--color-bg-primary); }
.section--soft { background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary); }
.section--tertiary { background-color: var(--color-bg-tertiary); }
.section--dark { background-color: var(--color-bg-dark); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.section--dark-secondary { background-color: var(--color-bg-dark-secondary); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }

.section--dark h1,
.section--dark h2,
.section--dark h3,
.section--dark h4 {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.section-header .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.section--dark .section-header .eyebrow {
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  color: #93C5FD;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section--dark .section-header p {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
}

/* Decorative underline */
.section-header h2::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-gold));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 1.25rem auto 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base),
              background-color var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base),
              border-color var(--transition-base);
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-height: 48px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-blue-hover));
  color: #fff;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  background-position: 0% 0%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background-position: 100% 100%;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--color-shadow-blue);
}

.btn--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-gold), var(--color-accent-gold-hover));
  color: #fff;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  background-position: 0% 0%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn--gold:hover {
  background-position: 100% 100%;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.36);
}

.btn--outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn--outline-light {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn--outline-light:hover {
  background-color: #fff;
  color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border-color: #fff;
}

.btn--ghost {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-tertiary);
}

.btn--whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.btn--whatsapp:hover {
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.btn--lg {
  padding: 1.125rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.btn--sm {
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn--block {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Page Loader
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: opacity 600ms ease, visibility 600ms ease;
}

.page-loader.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-loader__inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.page-loader__logo {
  position: relative;
  width: 220px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.page-loader__quill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 240px;
  height: 80px;
  animation: quill-draw 2.5s ease-in-out forwards;
}

.page-loader__text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: text-reveal 1.5s ease-out 1s forwards;
}

.page-loader__text span {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.page-loader__bar {
  width: 160px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-loader__bar::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-gold));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  animation: loader-progress 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes quill-draw {
  0%   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(-80px) rotate(-15deg); opacity: 0; }
  20%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateX(0) rotate(0deg); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes text-reveal {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px) scale(0.95); filter: blur(8px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); filter: blur(0); }
}

@keyframes loader-progress {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(350%); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Header / Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base),
              backdrop-filter var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* When header is over light content (non-home pages with light hero) */
.site-header--solid {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--color-border);
}

.site-header--solid .nav__link,
.site-header--solid .brand__name {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.site-header--solid .nav__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.site-header--solid.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px var(--color-shadow);
}

.nav {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand__mark {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-blue-hover));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.brand:hover .brand__mark {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05);
}

.brand__mark svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.brand__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand__name span {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.nav__menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.nav__link {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0.25rem;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width var(--transition-base), left var(--transition-base);
}

.nav__link:hover::after,
.nav__link.is-active::after {
  width: calc(100% - 1.75rem);
  left: 0.875rem;
}

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

.nav__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav__toggle:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.nav__toggle svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.site-header--solid .nav__toggle {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* Mobile nav drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 0 auto;
  width: min(360px, 88vw);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  z-index: 1100;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-nav.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
  box-shadow: -20px 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.mobile-nav__header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mobile-nav__close {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.mobile-nav__link {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mobile-nav__link:hover,
.mobile-nav__link.is-active {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.mobile-nav__cta {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1050;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base), visibility var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-backdrop.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 2000;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Hero Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--header-height);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top left, var(--color-bg-dark-tertiary), var(--color-bg-dark)),
              var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15), transparent 50%);
  animation: gradient-morph 14s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

@keyframes gradient-morph {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%      { transform: translate(2%, -2%) scale(1.05); }
  66%      { transform: translate(-2%, 2%) scale(0.98); }
}

.hero__particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__particle {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  animation: float-up linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes float-up {
  0%   { transform: translateY(110vh) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-10vh) rotate(360deg); opacity: 0; }
}

.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
}

.hero__content {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero__eyebrow .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-success);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-success);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero__title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-gold), #FCD34D);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
}

.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hero__cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero__trust-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
}

.hero__trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

.hero__trust-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hero illustration (right side) */
.hero__visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 540px;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.hero-card-stack {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.hero-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px;
  height: 360px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.hero-card--1 {
  transform: translateX(-110px) rotate(-8deg) translateY(20px);
  animation: card-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-card--2 {
  transform: rotate(2deg);
  animation: card-float 6s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-card--3 {
  transform: translateX(110px) rotate(8deg) translateY(20px);
  animation: card-float 6s ease-in-out infinite 3s;
}

@keyframes card-float {
  0%, 100% { translate: 0 0; }
  50%      { translate: 0 -16px; }
}

.hero-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-blue-hover));
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-card--2 .hero-card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-gold), var(--color-accent-gold-hover));
}

.hero-card--3 .hero-card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-success), #059669);
}

.hero-card__icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.hero-card__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.hero-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-card__meta .rating {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hero scroll indicator */
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero__scroll svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  animation: scroll-bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll-bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  50%      { transform: translateY(8px); opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Marquee (Trusted By)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.marquee-section {
  padding-block: 3rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-section__label {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.marquee {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

.marquee:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.marquee__item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.marquee__item svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Stats / Counter Bar
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-secondary));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: -3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.stat:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -0.75rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1px;
  height: 60%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.stat__number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.125rem;
}

.stat__suffix {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.stat__label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  margin-top: 0.625rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Service Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base),
              border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue-light), #EFF6FF);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-blue-hover));
  color: #fff;
}

.service-card__icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.service-card__title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.service-card__link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. How It Works (Timeline)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-gold));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: 0% 0%;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: timeline-draw 2s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes timeline-draw {
  from { background-position: 100% 0%; }
  to   { background-position: 0% 0%; }
}

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.timeline-step__number {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-accent-blue);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-step__number {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
}

.timeline-step__icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  right: -8px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.timeline-step__icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.timeline-step__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-step__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 280px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Why Choose / Features
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.features-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.features-visual {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-secondary));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.features-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2), transparent 50%);
}

.features-monogram {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(8rem, 18vw, 14rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.features-monogram span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-gold), #FCD34D);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.features-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.feature-item__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-success-light);
  color: var(--color-success);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-item__icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke-width: 3;
}

.feature-item__title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.feature-item__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Testimonials
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials {
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-secondary));
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  padding-inline: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card__quote::before,
.testimonial-card__quote::after {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  line-height: 0;
  position: relative;
  top: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-card__quote::before { content: '"'; margin-right: 0.25rem; }
.testimonial-card__quote::after  { content: '"'; margin-left: 0.25rem; }

.testimonial-card__stars {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.testimonial-card__stars svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-gold));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: left;
}

.testimonial-card__meta {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  text-align: left;
}

.testimonials-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.testimonials-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.testimonials-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonials-dot.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

.testimonials-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonials-arrow:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.testimonials-arrow svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Pricing Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.pricing-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pricing-card--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-secondary));
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  border: none;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  z-index: 1;
}

.pricing-card--featured:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-4px);
}

.pricing-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-gold), var(--color-accent-gold-hover));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pricing-card__tier {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pricing-card--featured .pricing-card__tier {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.pricing-card__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pricing-card--featured .pricing-card__title {
  color: #fff;
}

.pricing-card__price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 0.25rem;
}

.pricing-card__currency {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.pricing-card--featured .pricing-card__currency {
  color: #fff;
}

.pricing-card__amount {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.pricing-card--featured .pricing-card__amount {
  color: #fff;
}

.pricing-card__unit {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.pricing-card--featured .pricing-card__unit {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
}

.pricing-card__divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.pricing-card--featured .pricing-card__divider {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.pricing-card__features {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-card__feature {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.pricing-card--featured .pricing-card__feature {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

.pricing-card__feature svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Pricing table (pricing.html) */
.pricing-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.pricing-table thead {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-secondary));
  color: #fff;
}

.pricing-table th,
.pricing-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.pricing-table th {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.pricing-table tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.pricing-table tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}

.pricing-table tbody tr:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.pricing-table td:first-child {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.pricing-table td:last-child {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. FAQ Accordion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.accordion {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.accordion-item {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.accordion-item.is-open {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.accordion-trigger:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}

.accordion-chevron {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.accordion-item.is-open .accordion-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.accordion-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-base);
}

.accordion-content {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.accordion-content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* FAQ category tabs */
.faq-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.faq-tab {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.125rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-tab.is-active,
.faq-tab:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Forms
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group--full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.form-label .required {
  color: var(--color-error);
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23334155' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  background-size: 16px;
  padding-right: 2.75rem;
}

.form-error {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-error);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.form-error svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.form-group.has-error .form-input,
.form-group.has-error .form-textarea,
.form-group.has-error .form-select {
  border-color: var(--color-error);
}

.form-group.has-error .form-error {
  display: flex;
}

.form-submit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.form-submit .spinner {
  display: none;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-top-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
}

.form-submit.is-loading .spinner {
  display: block;
}

.form-submit.is-loading .btn-text {
  opacity: 0.7;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.form-hint {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. CTA Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-tertiary));
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3), transparent 50%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  animation: gradient-morph 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cta-band__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-band h2 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-band p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cta-band__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  padding-top: 4rem;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-col__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-brand .brand__name {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-social svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.footer-links {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.footer-contact {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-contact__item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: start;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
}

.footer-contact__item svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.125rem;
}

.footer-contact__item a {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-contact__item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-bottom__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom__links a {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
}

.footer-bottom__links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Floating Buttons (WhatsApp + Back to top)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.floating-buttons {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 900;
}

.whatsapp-btn {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.whatsapp-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #25D366;
  animation: pulse-ring 2s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0; }
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  color: #fff;
}

.whatsapp-btn svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.whatsapp-btn__tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 100%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  margin-right: 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover .whatsapp-btn__tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base), visibility var(--transition-base),
              transform var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.back-to-top:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.back-to-top svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. Notification Toast (Recent activity)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.notification-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 5.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.875rem 1.125rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 320px;
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 800;
}

.notification-toast.is-visible {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.notification-toast__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-success-light);
  color: var(--color-success);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.notification-toast__icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.notification-toast__text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.notification-toast__text strong {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. Custom Cursor (desktop)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.custom-cursor {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  transition: width var(--transition-fast), height var(--transition-fast),
              background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.custom-cursor--hover {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

.custom-cursor-trail {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9997;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 200ms ease-out;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22. Blog Cards / Listing
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.blog-search {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.blog-search input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem 0.875rem 2.75rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-search input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.blog-search svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.blog-categories {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-category {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-category.is-active,
.blog-category:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-card__image {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue-light), #EFF6FF);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card__image::before {
  content: attr(data-icon);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.blog-card__image::after {
  content: attr(data-category);
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.blog-card__body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card__title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.blog-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.blog-card__meta .read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.blog-card__meta .read-more svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card:hover .read-more svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.pagination__btn {
  min-width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pagination__btn:hover,
.pagination__btn.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   23. Blog Post Single Page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-gold));
  z-index: 1100;
  width: 0;
  transition: width 100ms linear;
}

.blog-post {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 3rem);
}

.blog-post__header {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-post__breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-post__breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.blog-post__breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.blog-post__category {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue-light);
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-post__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.blog-post__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.blog-post__meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
}

.blog-post__meta-item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.blog-post__body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-post__toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem);
  align-self: start;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height) - 4rem);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.blog-post__toc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-post__toc ul {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-post__toc a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  padding: 0.375rem 0.5rem;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-post__toc a:hover,
.blog-post__toc a.is-active {
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border-left-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.blog-content {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.blog-content > * + * {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem);
}

.blog-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem);
}

.blog-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-content a {
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.blog-content ul,
.blog-content ol {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-content ul li,
.blog-content ol li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  list-style: disc;
}

.blog-content ol li {
  list-style: decimal;
}

.blog-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.blog-content code {
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-tertiary);
  padding: 0.125rem 0.375rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue-hover);
}

.blog-content pre {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow-x: auto;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.blog-content pre code {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: inherit;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Callout boxes */
.callout {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.callout__icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.callout--tip {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.callout--tip .callout__icon { color: var(--color-accent-blue); }

.callout--warning {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.callout--warning .callout__icon { color: var(--color-accent-gold); }

.callout--success {
  background-color: var(--color-success-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-success);
}

.callout--success .callout__icon { color: var(--color-success); }

.callout--key {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.callout--key .callout__icon { color: var(--color-accent-gold); }

.callout__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
  color: inherit;
}

.callout--key .callout__title {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Blog post share */
.blog-share {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.blog-share__label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.blog-share__btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-share__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #fff;
}

.blog-share__btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.blog-share__btn--twitter { background-color: #000; }
.blog-share__btn--linkedin { background-color: #0A66C2; }
.blog-share__btn--whatsapp { background-color: #25D366; }

/* Author bio */
.author-bio {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.author-bio__avatar {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-gold));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.author-bio__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.author-bio__role {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.author-bio__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Related posts */
.related-posts {
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.related-posts__title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.related-posts__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   24. About Page Components
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.story-visual {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-secondary));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.story-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25), transparent 50%);
}

.story-visual__content {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.story-visual__content .year {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-gold), #FCD34D);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.story-visual__content .label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.mv-card {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mv-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-gold));
}

.mv-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-blue-hover));
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mv-card__icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.team-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.team-card__avatar {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
}

.team-card__avatar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  right: 4px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-success);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-bg-primary);
}

.team-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.team-card__role {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.team-card__specialization {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.team-card__stats {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.team-card__stats strong {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* Timeline (about page) */
.company-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.company-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 7px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-gold));
}

.timeline-event {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.timeline-event::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -2rem;
  top: 4px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-accent-blue);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-event__year {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}

.timeline-event__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-event__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   25. Page Hero (interior pages)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 3rem);
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-secondary));
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18), transparent 50%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-hero p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

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

.breadcrumb svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   26. Animated Section Dividers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-divider {
  position: relative;
  height: 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
}

.section-divider svg {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 80px;
  fill: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}

.section-divider--flip svg {
  transform: scaleY(-1);
  top: 0;
  bottom: auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   27. Animation Utility Classes
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.fade-up,
.fade-in-scale,
.slide-in-left,
.slide-in-right {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: opacity 800ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              transform 800ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.fade-up { transform: translateY(40px); }
.fade-in-scale { transform: scale(0.94); }
.slide-in-left { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.slide-in-right { transform: translateX(40px); }

.is-visible.fade-up,
.is-visible.fade-in-scale,
.is-visible.slide-in-left,
.is-visible.slide-in-right {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.stagger-children > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 300ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 500ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 600ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 700ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 800ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 900ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(11) { transition-delay: 1000ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(12) { transition-delay: 1100ms; }

.stagger-children.is-visible > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   28. Thank You Page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.thank-you {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem) 1rem 4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-secondary));
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.thank-you::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25), transparent 50%);
  filter: blur(60px);
}

.thank-you__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 720px;
  text-align: center;
}

.thank-you__check {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.thank-you__check svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.thank-you__check-circle {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--color-success);
  stroke-width: 4;
  stroke-dasharray: 360;
  stroke-dashoffset: 360;
  animation: draw-circle 1s ease-out forwards;
}

.thank-you__check-mark {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--color-success);
  stroke-width: 6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 80;
  stroke-dashoffset: 80;
  animation: draw-check 600ms ease-out 800ms forwards;
}

@keyframes draw-circle {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

@keyframes draw-check {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

.thank-you h1 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.thank-you > .thank-you__inner > p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.thank-you__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.thank-you__next-steps {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.thank-you__next-steps h3 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.next-step-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.next-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.next-step__num {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.next-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.next-step__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   29. Process Page (How We Work)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 49px;
  top: 100px;
  bottom: -3rem;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-border));
}

.process-step__icon {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-blue-hover));
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-step__icon svg {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}

.process-step__number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  right: -8px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-bg-primary);
}

.process-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-step__time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue-light);
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-step__time svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.process-step__desc {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-step__list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.process-step__list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  align-items: start;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.process-step__list svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.125rem;
}

/* Deliverables checklist */
.deliverables-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.deliverable {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.deliverable:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.deliverable__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-success-light);
  color: var(--color-success);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.deliverable__icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.deliverable__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.deliverable__desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   30. Contact Page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-info-card {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem);
}

.contact-info-item {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-info-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-info-item__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue-light);
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-item__icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.contact-info-item__label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-info-item__value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-info-item__value a {
  color: inherit;
}

.contact-info-item__sub {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.contact-map {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-secondary));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-map::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3), transparent 50%);
}

.contact-map__pin {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 0;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  animation: pin-bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.contact-map__pin svg {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: #fff;
}

@keyframes pin-bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(-8px); }
}

.contact-map__city {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-map__country {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   31. Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left   { text-align: left; }
.text-right  { text-align: right; }

.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mt-5 { margin-top: 3rem; }

.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mb-5 { margin-bottom: 3rem; }

.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-col { flex-direction: column; }
.items-center { align-items: center; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.gap-1 { gap: 0.5rem; }
.gap-2 { gap: 1rem; }
.gap-3 { gap: 1.5rem; }

.hidden { display: none !important; }

.text-gold { color: var(--color-accent-gold); }
.text-blue { color: var(--color-accent-blue); }
.text-success { color: var(--color-success); }

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

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue-light);
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.badge--gold {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-hover);
}

.badge--success {
  background-color: var(--color-success-light);
  color: #047857;
}

.badge--dark {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: #fff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   32. Responsive
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .hero__visual { height: 480px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero__content {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero__cta-row,
  .hero__trust-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero__visual {
    height: 400px;
    order: -1;
  }

  .features-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .features-visual {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .blog-post__body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-post__toc {
    position: static;
    max-height: none;
    order: 1;
  }

  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-info-card {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 64px;
    --section-pad-y: 3.5rem;
  }

  .nav__menu,
  .nav__actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav__toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline-step {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .timeline-step__number {
    margin: 0;
  }

  .timeline-step__desc {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .pricing-card--featured {
    transform: none;
  }

  .pricing-card--featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

  .stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }

  .stat:nth-child(2)::after,
  .stat:nth-child(4)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .mv-grid,
  .story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .related-posts__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .process-step {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    left: 49px;
    top: 100px;
    bottom: -1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

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

  .floating-buttons {
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
  }

  .whatsapp-btn {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  .custom-cursor,
  .custom-cursor-trail {
    display: none;
  }

  .blog-toolbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .blog-search {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .author-bio {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .author-bio__avatar {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero__cta-row .btn,
  .hero__trust-item {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stat::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   33. Reduced Motion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .page-loader {
    transition: none;
  }

  .hero__particle,
  .hero__gradient,
  .hero-card,
  .marquee,
  .whatsapp-btn::before,
  .pulse-dot,
  .contact-map__pin {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   WriteBing.com — Stylesheet Additions v2 (Edits Round 1)
   Appended to styles.css — adds multi-step form, globe animation,
   refined logo, and nav bar visibility fix.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Refined Brand Logo
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brand__mark {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-blue-hover));
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.brand:hover .brand__mark {
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}

.brand__mark svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

/* Footer brand mark — slight variant */
.footer-brand .brand__mark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-gold));
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Nav Bar Visibility Fix (interior pages now use transparent header
      like the home page — solid navy on scroll)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header--solid.site-header--transparent-initial {
  background-color: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.site-header--solid.site-header--transparent-initial .nav__link,
.site-header--solid.site-header--transparent-initial .brand__name {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

.site-header--solid.site-header--transparent-initial .nav__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.site-header--solid.site-header--transparent-initial .nav__toggle {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
}

.site-header--solid.site-header--transparent-initial.is-scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.site-header--solid.site-header--transparent-initial.is-scrolled .nav__link,
.site-header--solid.site-header--transparent-initial.is-scrolled .brand__name {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

/* Blog post pages keep solid white header (light page background) */
.site-header--solid.site-header--blog {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--color-border);
}

.site-header--solid.site-header--blog.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px var(--color-shadow);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Services Marquee (replaces "Trusted By" section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-marquee-section {
  padding-block: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-secondary));
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.services-marquee-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15), transparent 50%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.services-marquee-section__label {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.services-marquee {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  animation: marquee 28s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

.services-marquee:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.services-marquee__item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.services-marquee__item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.services-marquee__item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Globe / 185+ Countries Animation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.globe-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-secondary));
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.globe-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18), transparent 50%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.globe-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.globe-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.globe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #1E40AF, #0A1628 70%);
  box-shadow:
    inset -20px -20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    0 0 60px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Latitude/longitude grid lines */
.globe::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0, transparent 32px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 32px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 33px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, transparent 32px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 32px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 33px);
  animation: globe-rotate 30s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes globe-rotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Glow ring around globe */
.globe::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.6);
  animation: globe-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes globe-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.4; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.04); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* Orbiting flags */
.orbit {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  animation: orbit-rotate 20s linear infinite;
}

.orbit--2 {
  animation-duration: 28s;
  animation-direction: reverse;
}

.orbit-flag {
  position: absolute;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  margin-top: -18px;
  margin-left: -18px;
}

/* Each flag positioned around the orbit circle (radius 160px) */
.orbit-flag:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(0deg) translate(160px) rotate(0deg); }
.orbit-flag:nth-child(2) { transform: rotate(60deg) translate(160px) rotate(-60deg); }
.orbit-flag:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(120deg) translate(160px) rotate(-120deg); }
.orbit-flag:nth-child(4) { transform: rotate(180deg) translate(160px) rotate(-180deg); }
.orbit-flag:nth-child(5) { transform: rotate(240deg) translate(160px) rotate(-240deg); }
.orbit-flag:nth-child(6) { transform: rotate(300deg) translate(160px) rotate(-300deg); }

.orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(30deg) translate(180px) rotate(-30deg); }
.orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(2) { transform: rotate(90deg) translate(180px) rotate(-90deg); }
.orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(150deg) translate(180px) rotate(-150deg); }
.orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(4) { transform: rotate(210deg) translate(180px) rotate(-210deg); }
.orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(5) { transform: rotate(270deg) translate(180px) rotate(-270deg); }
.orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(6) { transform: rotate(330deg) translate(180px) rotate(-330deg); }

@keyframes orbit-rotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.globe-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.globe-content .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem;
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.globe-content h2 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.globe-content p {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.globe-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.globe-stat {
  text-align: left;
}

.globe-stat__number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.globe-stat__label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  margin-top: 0.375rem;
}

/* India-based subtle note (inconspicuous) */
.india-note {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  opacity: 0.5;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.india-note span {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Multi-Step Contact Form
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.multistep-form {
  position: relative;
}

.form-progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.form-progress::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 0;
}

.form-progress__bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 32px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-gold));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 1;
  width: 0;
  transition: width 600ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.form-progress__step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.form-progress__circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-border);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.form-progress__step.is-active .form-progress__circle {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.form-progress__step.is-complete .form-progress__circle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-blue-hover));
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
}

.form-progress__label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-align: center;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-progress__step.is-active .form-progress__label,
.form-progress__step.is-complete .form-progress__label {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* Form steps */
.form-step {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 500ms ease, transform 500ms ease;
}

.form-step.is-active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  animation: step-enter 600ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes step-enter {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.form-step__greeting {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue-light), #EFF6FF);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.form-step__greeting-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-accent-gold));
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-step__greeting-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.form-step__greeting-text small {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  margin-top: 0.125rem;
}

.form-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-step__subtitle {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

/* Service option pills (for picking thesis/proposal/PPT/etc.) */
.option-pills {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.option-pill {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.option-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.option-pill input[type="radio"],
.option-pill input[type="checkbox"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.option-pill__icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.option-pill__icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.option-pill.is-selected {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue-light);
  color: var(--color-accent-blue-hover);
}

.option-pill.is-selected .option-pill__icon {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Form actions */
.form-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.form-actions__hint {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
}

.form-actions__hint svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* Trigger statement on Step 3 */
.trigger-statement {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-secondary));
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trigger-statement::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 6rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  opacity: 0.2;
  line-height: 1;
}

.trigger-statement__text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

.trigger-statement__text strong {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.trigger-statement__author {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Notification Toast — slowed down (handled via JS timing)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.notification-toast {
  /* Existing styles retained; visibility duration extended */
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Testimonials Section — improved visibility
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-track {
  /* Ensure min-height so cards don't collapse */
  min-height: 360px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  min-height: 320px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Footer — soft no-refund note + India-based note
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-note {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem 0 0;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  opacity: 0.55;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.footer-note strong {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Responsive
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .globe-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .globe-content p {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .globe-stats {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .globe-content .eyebrow {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .globe-visual {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
  }

  .orbit-flag {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: -15px;
    margin-left: -15px;
  }

  .orbit-flag:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(0deg) translate(130px) rotate(0deg); }
  .orbit-flag:nth-child(2) { transform: rotate(60deg) translate(130px) rotate(-60deg); }
  .orbit-flag:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(120deg) translate(130px) rotate(-120deg); }
  .orbit-flag:nth-child(4) { transform: rotate(180deg) translate(130px) rotate(-180deg); }
  .orbit-flag:nth-child(5) { transform: rotate(240deg) translate(130px) rotate(-240deg); }
  .orbit-flag:nth-child(6) { transform: rotate(300deg) translate(130px) rotate(-300deg); }

  .orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(30deg) translate(145px) rotate(-30deg); }
  .orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(2) { transform: rotate(90deg) translate(145px) rotate(-90deg); }
  .orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(150deg) translate(145px) rotate(-150deg); }
  .orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(4) { transform: rotate(210deg) translate(145px) rotate(-210deg); }
  .orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(5) { transform: rotate(270deg) translate(145px) rotate(-270deg); }
  .orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(6) { transform: rotate(330deg) translate(145px) rotate(-330deg); }

  .form-progress {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .form-progress__label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .option-pills {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .form-actions {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .form-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Reduced motion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .globe::before,
  .globe::after,
  .orbit,
  .services-marquee {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .form-step.is-active {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v3 Edits — Logo Image, Responsive Optimization, Performance
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Logo Image Styling (replaces inline SVG)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brand__mark {
  width: auto !important;
  height: 40px !important;
  min-width: 101px;
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  overflow: visible;
}

.brand__mark img {
  width: auto;
  height: 36px;
  max-width: 140px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

/* Logo visibility: 
   - On transparent headers (home + interior pages with dark heroes): logo is white 
   - On solid white headers (blog posts): logo is original dark blue
   The logo PNG is dark blue (#1282b0) on transparent background.
*/
.site-header .brand__mark img {
  /* White version for dark backgrounds (transparent hero header + scrolled dark navy header) */
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

/* Blog post pages use solid white header — show original dark blue logo */
.site-header--solid .brand__mark img,
.site-header--blog .brand__mark img {
  filter: none;
}

/* Footer logo is always on dark background — white version */
.footer-brand .brand__mark img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) !important;
}

/* Footer brand mark */
.footer-brand .brand__mark {
  height: 44px !important;
  min-width: 120px;
}

.footer-brand .brand__mark img {
  height: 40px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1); /* white for dark footer */
}

/* Page loader logo */
.page-loader__logo {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 240px;
  height: 100px;
}

.page-loader__logo img {
  width: 220px;
  height: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Responsive Optimizations — All Devices
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Ensure proper viewport-based sizing */
html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

/* Touch target sizes — minimum 44x44px on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .btn,
  .nav__link,
  .accordion-trigger,
  .faq-tab,
  .blog-category,
  .option-pill,
  .pagination__btn,
  .testimonials-arrow,
  .footer-social a,
  .footer-links a,
  .footer-contact__item {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .option-pill {
    min-height: 52px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .nav__toggle {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
  
  .whatsapp-btn {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
  }
  
  .back-to-top {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
}

/* Tablet optimizations (768px - 1024px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__inner {
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .hero__visual {
    height: 360px;
  }
  
  .hero-card {
    width: 240px;
    height: 320px;
  }
  
  .features-split {
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .contact-grid {
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* MacBook / laptop optimizations (1024px - 1440px) */
@media (min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1440px) {
  :root {
    --container-max: 1200px;
  }
  
  .hero__inner {
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

/* Large desktop (1440px+) */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  :root {
    --container-max: 1320px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Performance Optimizations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* GPU acceleration for animated elements */
.hero__gradient,
.hero__particle,
.hero-card,
.testimonials-track,
.marquee,
.services-marquee,
.globe,
.orbit,
.globe::before,
.globe::after,
.page-loader__bar::after,
.whatsapp-btn::before,
.cta-band::before {
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Reduce paint areas */
.section {
  contain: layout style;
}

/* Image loading optimizations */
img {
  loading: lazy;
  decoding: async;
}

.brand__mark img,
.page-loader__logo img {
  loading: eager;
}

/* Font rendering optimization */
body {
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeSpeed;
}

/* Scroll behavior */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
  
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Mobile Form Optimizations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-progress {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .form-progress__circle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
  
  .form-progress__label {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  
  .form-step__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .form-step__greeting {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .form-step__greeting-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }
  
  .option-pills {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .option-pill {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 0.625rem 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .option-pill__icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }
  
  .form-actions {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .form-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .trigger-statement {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .trigger-statement__text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
}

/* Very small screens (320px - 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --container-pad: 1rem;
    --header-height: 60px;
  }
  
  .brand__mark img {
    height: 30px;
  }
  
  .brand__name {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }
  
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
  }
  
  .hero__title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }
  
  .hero__cta-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .hero__visual {
    height: 300px;
    display: none; /* Hide complex animation on very small screens for performance */
  }
  
  .hero-card {
    width: 200px;
    height: 280px;
  }
  
  .stats-bar {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .stat__number {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .globe-visual {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
  }
  
  .orbit-flag {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
}

/* Landscape mobile optimization */
@media (max-width: 900px) and (orientation: landscape) and (max-height: 500px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
  }
  
  .hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .hero__visual {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Print Optimization
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media print {
  .site-header,
  .footer,
  .floating-buttons,
  .notification-toast,
  .custom-cursor,
  .custom-cursor-trail,
  .page-loader,
  .hero__scroll,
  .back-to-top,
  .whatsapp-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  body {
    color: #000;
    background: #fff;
  }
  
  .section {
    padding: 1rem 0;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Dark Mode Support (optional — respects system preference)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  /* Site is already dark-themed in most sections — no changes needed */
}


/* ==========================================================================
   v4 Edits — Form Overflow Fix, Testimonials Visibility, Other Inputs
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Option Pill — Fix Text Overflow
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.option-pill {
  /* Allow text to wrap properly instead of overflowing */
  white-space: normal !important;
  word-break: break-word !important;
  overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  min-height: 56px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.875rem !important;
  text-align: left;
  hyphens: auto;
}

.option-pill__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 28px !important;
}

/* On very small screens, stack icon above text */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .option-pill {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.625rem 0.75rem !important;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    min-height: 48px;
  }
  
  .option-pill__icon {
    width: 24px !important;
    height: 24px !important;
  }
  
  .option-pill__icon svg {
    width: 14px !important;
    height: 14px !important;
  }
}

/* Option pills grid — better responsive behavior */
.option-pills {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 0.625rem !important;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .option-pills {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Form Input — Fix Placeholder Overflow
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Form grid — ensure proper wrapping */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Trigger Statement — Fix Overflow on Mobile
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trigger-statement {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.trigger-statement__text {
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 2vw, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .trigger-statement {
    padding: 1rem 1.125rem;
  }
  
  .trigger-statement__text {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Testimonials — Fix Visibility on All Platforms
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: block !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  min-height: 420px;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  min-width: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem) clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark), var(--color-bg-dark-secondary));
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  display: grid !important;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  min-height: 380px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.375rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  padding-inline: clamp(0.5rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.testimonial-card__stars {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.testimonials-nav {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Ensure testimonials section is never hidden by animations */
.section--dark .testimonials {
  display: block !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials {
    min-height: 520px;
  }
  
  .testimonials-track {
    min-height: 460px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card {
    min-height: 420px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .testimonials {
    min-height: 560px;
  }
  
  .testimonials-track {
    min-height: 500px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card {
    min-height: 460px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card__quote {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    padding-inline: 0;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. "Other" Text Input — Show/Hide Styling
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.other-input-group {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  animation: fadeInDown 300ms ease-out;
}

.other-input-group.is-visible {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Blog Share — Enhanced with Motivating Line
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-share {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-secondary), var(--color-bg-tertiary));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.blog-share__motivator {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-share__motivator svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 0.375rem;
}

.blog-share__buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-share__btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.blog-share__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.blog-share__btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.blog-share__btn--twitter { background: #000; }
.blog-share__btn--linkedin { background: #0A66C2; }
.blog-share__btn--whatsapp { background: #25D366; }
.blog-share__btn--facebook { background: #1877F2; }
.blog-share__btn--copy { background: var(--color-bg-dark); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .blog-share {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .blog-share__motivator {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .blog-share__buttons {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   v5 Edits — Mobile Visibility, Testimonials Fix, Loader, Performance
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Fade-up Safety — ensure elements are visible if JS fails or on mobile
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* If JS doesn't load or IntersectionObserver fails, show everything after 3s */
@keyframes safety-show {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* On mobile, reduce the fade-up distance so content is visible sooner */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .fade-up { transform: translateY(20px); }
  .fade-in-scale { transform: scale(0.98); }
  .slide-in-left { transform: translateX(-20px); }
  .slide-in-right { transform: translateX(20px); }
  
  /* Shorter transition duration on mobile */
  .fade-up, .fade-in-scale, .slide-in-left, .slide-in-right {
    transition-duration: 500ms !important;
  }
}

/* Safety: if is-visible is never added, force-show after 3 seconds */
.fade-up:not(.is-visible),
.fade-in-scale:not(.is-visible),
.slide-in-left:not(.is-visible),
.slide-in-right:not(.is-visible) {
  animation: safety-show 0s 3s forwards;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Testimonials — Definitive Visibility Fix
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* The parent .testimonials had fade-up which conflicts with the track transform.
   Remove fade-up from testimonials container to prevent transform conflict. */
.testimonials {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  display: block !important;
  min-height: 500px;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  min-height: 440px;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateX(0) !important; /* will be overridden by JS, but ensure visible by default */
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card {
  display: grid !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  min-height: 400px;
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  min-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem) clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.testimonial-card__quote,
.testimonial-card__stars,
.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.testimonials-nav {
  display: flex !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials {
    min-height: 560px;
  }
  .testimonials-track {
    min-height: 500px;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    min-height: 460px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .testimonials {
    min-height: 600px;
  }
  .testimonials-track {
    min-height: 540px;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    min-height: 500px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }
  .testimonial-card__quote {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Services Page — Mobile Visibility Fix
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* The services grid section had stagger-children which sets opacity:0 on all 
   children until is-visible is added. On mobile, ensure they show faster. */
.section--light .services-grid,
.section--soft .services-grid {
  min-height: auto;
}

/* Ensure service cards are always visible on mobile even if stagger fails */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-card {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  
  .services-grid.stagger-children > * {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  
  .services-grid.stagger-children.is-visible > *,
  .services-grid.stagger-children > * {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* Safety for all stagger-children on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stagger-children > * {
    transition-delay: 0ms !important;
  }
  
  .stagger-children:not(.is-visible) > * {
    animation: safety-show 0s 2s forwards;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. How-We-Work — Mobile Layout Fix
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-step {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    text-align: left;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  
  .process-step__icon {
    width: 72px !important;
    height: 72px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem !important;
  }
  
  .process-step__icon svg {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
  }
  
  .process-step__number {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    top: -4px !important;
    right: -4px !important;
  }
  
  .process-step__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .process-step__time {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  }
  
  .process-step__desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    text-align: left;
  }
  
  .process-step__list {
    text-align: left;
  }
  
  .process-step__list li {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
  
  /* Vertical connector line — reposition for stacked layout */
  .process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    top: 80px !important;
    bottom: -1rem !important;
    width: 2px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .process-step {
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .process-step__icon {
    width: 64px !important;
    height: 64px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Blog Post Loader
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: opacity 400ms ease, visibility 400ms ease;
}

.blog-loader.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-loader__logo {
  width: 180px;
  height: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  animation: pulse-logo 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-logo {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.blog-loader__spinner {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-top-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: blog-loader-spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes blog-loader-spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Performance — Reduce animations on mobile, optimize paint
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Disable non-essential animations on mobile for performance */
  .hero__particle,
  .hero__gradient,
  .globe::before,
  .globe::after,
  .orbit,
  .services-marquee,
  .marquee,
  .hero-card {
    animation-duration: 30s !important;
  }
  
  /* Reduce hero visual complexity on mobile */
  .hero__visual {
    height: 280px;
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  
  /* Smaller hero cards on mobile */
  .hero-card {
    width: 200px;
    height: 280px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .hero-card__title {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .hero-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  /* Reduce particle count impact */
  .hero__particles {
    display: none;
  }
  
  /* Faster transitions globally */
  * {
    transition-duration: 200ms !important;
  }
  
  /* But keep button transitions smooth */
  .btn,
  .nav__link,
  .accordion-trigger,
  .option-pill,
  .faq-tab,
  .blog-category {
    transition-duration: 150ms !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Page Loader — ensure it doesn't block on slow connections
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-loader {
  max-duration: 2.5s;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Critical above-the-fold optimization
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Ensure hero is immediately visible */
.hero {
  contain: layout style paint;
}

/* Defer below-fold sections */
.section {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: auto 600px;
}

/* Images — lazy load by default */
img {
  content-visibility: auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Globe Section — Mobile optimization
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .globe-visual {
    width: 240px !important;
    height: 240px !important;
  }
  
  .globe {
    inset: 24px !important;
  }
  
  .orbit-flag {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    margin-top: -14px !important;
    margin-left: -14px !important;
  }
  
  /* Reposition flags for smaller globe */
  .orbit-flag:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(0deg) translate(120px) rotate(0deg) !important; }
  .orbit-flag:nth-child(2) { transform: rotate(60deg) translate(120px) rotate(-60deg) !important; }
  .orbit-flag:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(120deg) translate(120px) rotate(-120deg) !important; }
  .orbit-flag:nth-child(4) { transform: rotate(180deg) translate(120px) rotate(-180deg) !important; }
  .orbit-flag:nth-child(5) { transform: rotate(240deg) translate(120px) rotate(-240deg) !important; }
  .orbit-flag:nth-child(6) { transform: rotate(300deg) translate(120px) rotate(-300deg) !important; }
  
  .orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(30deg) translate(135px) rotate(-30deg) !important; }
  .orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(2) { transform: rotate(90deg) translate(135px) rotate(-90deg) !important; }
  .orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(150deg) translate(135px) rotate(-150deg) !important; }
  .orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(4) { transform: rotate(210deg) translate(135px) rotate(-210deg) !important; }
  .orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(5) { transform: rotate(270deg) translate(135px) rotate(-270deg) !important; }
  .orbit--2 .orbit-flag:nth-child(6) { transform: rotate(330deg) translate(135px) rotate(-330deg) !important; }
  
  .globe-content {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .globe-content .eyebrow {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  
  .globe-content p {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  
  .globe-stats {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Contact Form — Additional Mobile Fixes
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-step__greeting {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .form-step__greeting-text {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }
  
  .form-step__greeting-text small {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .form-progress {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .form-progress__step {
    flex: 1;
  }
  
  .form-progress__label {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  
  .form-actions {
    flex-direction: column-reverse !important;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .form-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   v6 Edits — How-We-Work Page Hero Cards + Stats Bar
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. How-We-Work Hero — Enhanced with 3 floating cards + stats
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hww-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--header-height);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top left, var(--color-bg-dark-tertiary), var(--color-bg-dark)),
              var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hww-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hww-hero__gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15), transparent 50%);
  animation: gradient-morph 14s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.hww-hero__particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hww-hero__particle {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  animation: float-up linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hww-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
}

.hww-hero__content {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hww-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hww-hero__title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-gold), #FCD34D);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
}

.hww-hero__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hww-hero__breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hww-hero__breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

.hww-hero__breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.hww-hero__breadcrumb svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* Stats bar — clearly visible */
.hww-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.hww-stat {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hww-stat:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -0.75rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1px;
  height: 60%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hww-stat__number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.125rem;
}

.hww-stat__suffix {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.hww-stat__label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-secondary);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Hero visual — 3 floating cards (same as index.html) */
.hww-hero__visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 540px;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.hww-hero__visual .hero-card-stack {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Responsive — How-We-Work Hero
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hww-hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__content {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__breadcrumb {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual {
    height: 400px;
    order: -1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hww-hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem);
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .hww-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .hww-stat:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .hww-stat:not(:last-child) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .hww-stat__number {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual {
    height: 340px;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual .hero-card {
    width: 220px;
    height: 300px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual .hero-card__title {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual .hero-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual .hero-card--1 {
    transform: translateX(-80px) rotate(-8deg) translateY(20px);
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual .hero-card--3 {
    transform: translateX(80px) rotate(8deg) translateY(20px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hww-hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.5rem);
  }
  
  .hww-hero__title {
    font-size: 1.875rem;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual {
    height: 300px;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual .hero-card {
    width: 180px;
    height: 260px;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual .hero-card__title {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual .hero-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual .hero-card__icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual .hero-card__icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual .hero-card--1 {
    transform: translateX(-65px) rotate(-8deg) translateY(15px);
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual .hero-card--3 {
    transform: translateX(65px) rotate(8deg) translateY(15px);
  }
  
  .hww-hero__visual .hero-card__meta {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
  }
  
  .hww-stats {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .hww-stat__number {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .hww-stat__label {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
  }
}

/* Landscape mobile — hide visual for better content visibility */
@media (max-width: 900px) and (orientation: landscape) and (max-height: 500px) {
  .hww-hero__visual {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .hww-hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
  }
}