/* =========================================================
   CashioPay — Design tokens
   ========================================================= */

/* Ensure system fonts render immediately while web fonts load */
@font-face { font-family: 'Space Grotesk'; font-display: swap; src: local('Space Grotesk'); }
@font-face { font-family: 'Inter'; font-display: swap; src: local('Inter'); }

:root{
  --primary: #28086d;
  --primary-light: #4a1a9e;
  --primary-tint: #f1ecfa;
  --accent: #ff6c05;
  --accent-gold: #ffd166;
  --bg: #faf9fc;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --surface-alt: #f4f1fa;
  --text: #150a2e;
  --text-muted: #635c72;
  --border: #e6e0f2;

--font-display: 'Space Grotesk', 'Sora', sans-serif;
--font-body: 'Inter', 'Manrope', sans-serif;
--font-mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;

  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(21,10,46,0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 32px rgba(40,8,109,0.12);
  --container: 1480px;
}

*{ box-sizing: border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body{
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img{ max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a{ color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul{ list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family: var(--font-display); margin: 0; line-height: 1.15; }
p{ margin: 0; }
.mono{ font-family: var(--font-mono); }

.sr-only{
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

.container{
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 17px 24px;
}

.grad-text{
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--primary) 10%, var(--accent) 90%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.eyebrow{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.eyebrow--center{ text-align: center; }
.eyebrow--light{ color: var(--accent-gold); }

.section-title{
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-lead{
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 620px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
section .container > .eyebrow--center + .section-title,
section .container > .section-title{
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.services .section-title,
.services .section-lead{ text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* =========================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================= */
.btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease, color .18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--primary{
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn--primary:hover{ background: var(--primary-light); }
.btn--ghost{
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.btn--ghost:hover{ background: var(--primary-tint); }
.btn--outline{
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.btn--outline{ background: var(--primary); color: #cbbfe9; }
.btn--lg{ padding: 15px 30px; font-size: 1rem; }
/* =========================================================
   Top info bar (replaces ticker)
   ========================================================= */
.topbar{
  background: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.topbar__left,
.topbar__right{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.topbar__item{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 0.9;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.topbar__item:hover{
  opacity: 1;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.topbar__item svg{
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* stack on small screens */
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .topbar{font-size: 0.55rem;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .topbar__left,
  .topbar__right{
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   Header
   ========================================================= */
.site-header{
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.header__inner{
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  gap: 24px;
}
.brand__logo{ height: 38px; width: auto; }
.nav{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.15),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.nav a{
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color .3s;
}

.nav a::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -3px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: width .3s ease;
}

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

.nav a:hover::after{
  width: 100%;
}
.nav-dropdown{
    position:relative;
}

.nav-dropdown__toggle{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
}

.nav-dropdown__toggle i{
    font-size:.75rem;
    transition:.3s;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown__toggle i{
    transform:rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown__menu{
    position:absolute;
    top:calc(100% + 18px);
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);

    min-width:220px;

    background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);
    backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);

    border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:18px;

    padding:10px 0;

    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(40,8,109,.12);

    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;
    transition:.3s;
    z-index:100;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown__menu{
    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;
    transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown__menu a{
    display:block;
    padding:12px 18px;
    color:var(--text);
    font-size:.92rem;
    transition:.25s;
}

.nav-dropdown__menu a:hover{
    background:var(--primary-tint);
    color:var(--primary);
    padding-left:24px;
}
.header__actions{ display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.nav-toggle{
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px;
}
.nav-toggle span{ width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); border-radius: 2px; }

/* =========================================================
   CASHIO-APP — download-app showcase section
   ========================================================= */
.cashio-app{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 42px 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.cashio-app::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74,26,158,0.14), transparent 70%);
  top: -180px; left: -160px;
  z-index: 0;
}
.cashio-app::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,108,5,0.12), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -160px; right: -140px;
  z-index: 0;
}

.cashio-app__intro{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.cashio-app__intro .section-title,
.cashio-app__intro .section-lead{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }

.cashio-app__stores{
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cashio-app__store-btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--text);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.cashio-app__store-btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.cashio-app__store-btn svg{ width: 22px; height: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cashio-app__store-btn small{ display:block; font-size: 0.64rem; opacity: 0.75; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.cashio-app__store-btn strong{ display:block; font-size: 0.96rem; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; }
.app-container{max-width: 1200px;}
/* ---- grid of 3 cards ---- */
.cashio-app__grid{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}

.cashio-app__card{
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--primary);
  min-height: 680px;
  padding: 34px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* text + points sitting above the image */
.cashio-app__content{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #fff;
  transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease;
}
.cashio-app__tag{
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cashio-app__title{
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cashio-app__desc{
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  max-width: 340px;
}
.cashio-app__points{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.cashio-app__points li{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.85);
}
.cashio-app__points li::before{
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cashio-app__bg{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
}

.cashio-app__bg img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}

/* Dark overlay on normal image */
.cashio-app__bg::after{
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 7, 35, 0.65);
}
/* screenshot — hidden off to the right, slides in to cover the card */
.cashio-app__media{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;

  /* Hidden initially */
  transform: translateX(106%);

  transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1);
}

.cashio-app__media img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}

.cashio-app__media::after{
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;

  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(21,10,46,0) 45%,
    rgba(21,10,46,0.88) 100%
  );
}

/* caption revealed once the screenshot has covered the card */
.cashio-app__caption{
  position: absolute;
  left: 26px; right: 26px; bottom: 24px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity .4s ease .15s, transform .4s ease .15s;
}
.cashio-app__caption strong{
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.cashio-app__caption span{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* hover state — image slides in and covers the whole div */
.cashio-app__card:hover .cashio-app__media{ transform: translateX(0); }
.cashio-app__card:hover .cashio-app__content{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cashio-app__card:hover .cashio-app__caption{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* keyboard focus gets the same effect as hover */
.cashio-app__card:focus-within .cashio-app__media{ transform: translateX(0); }
.cashio-app__card:focus-within .cashio-app__content{ opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.cashio-app__card:focus-within .cashio-app__caption{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .cashio-app__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cashio-app__card{ min-height: 440px; }
}
/* =========================================================
   History destination slider
   ========================================================= */
.history-slider{
  padding: 50px 0 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg, #f4f2ef) 0%, #ece8e2 100%);
}
.history-slider__inner{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.72fr 1.28fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.history-slider__content h2{
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 8px 0 18px;
}
.history-slider__lead{
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.btn--pill{ border-radius: 999px; padding: 13px 30px; }

/* Viewport / track */
.history-slider__viewport{
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 -14px;
}
.history-slider__track{
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  will-change: transform;
}

.dest-card{
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: min(300px, 30vw);
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md, 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.dest-card1{background-image:url('../images/aeps.png');}
.dest-card2{background-image:url('../images/DMT.png');}
.dest-card3{background-image:url('../images/recharge.png');}
.dest-card4{background-image:url('../images/Payout.png');}
.dest-card5{background-image:url('../images/BBPS.png');}
.dest-card6{background-image:url('../images/travel.png');}
.dest-card7{background-image:url('../images/Verification\ API.png');}
.dest-card::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 100%);
}
.dest-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-6px); }

.dest-card__pin {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dest-card__pin img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.dest-card__info{
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px; bottom: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #fff;
}
.dest-card__info h3{
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 0 2px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.dest-card__info p{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Bottom controls */
.history-slider__controls{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.funky-arrows{ display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.funky-arrow{
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
  background: var(--surface, #fff);
  color: var(--text, #1a1a1a);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, rotate 0.25s ease;
}
.funky-arrow:hover{
  background: var(--primary, #c81d5b);
  border-color: var(--primary, #c81d5b);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-8deg);
}
.funky-arrow:active{ transform: scale(0.94) rotate(0deg); }
.funky-arrow--prev:hover{ rotate: 4deg; }
.funky-arrow--next:hover{ rotate: -4deg; }

.history-slider__label{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.history-slider__counter{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.history-slider__counter #historyCurrent{
  color: var(--primary, #c81d5b);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .history-slider__inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .history-slider__label{ display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .dest-card{ width: 70vw; height: 320px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Services
   ========================================================= */
/* .main-services{ padding: 96px 0; } */
.main-service-grid{
  margin-top: 52px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.main-service-card{
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 26px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.main-service-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.main-service-card__code{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.main-service-card__icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; margin: 16px 0 14px; }
 .main-service-card__icon img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.main-service-card h3{ font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.main-service-card p{ color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.94rem; line-height: 1.55; }
/* =========================================================
   Services — Responsive
   ========================================================= */

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 900px){

  .main-services{
    padding: 72px 0;
  }

  .main-service-grid{
    margin-top: 40px;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .main-service-card{
    padding: 24px 22px;
  }

  .main-service-card__icon{
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    margin: 14px 0 12px;
  }

}


/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px){

  .main-services{
    padding: 56px 0;
  }

  .main-service-grid{
    margin-top: 32px;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .main-service-card{
    padding: 22px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .main-service-card__code{
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .main-service-card__icon{
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    margin: 13px 0 11px;
  }

  .main-service-card h3{
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    margin-bottom: 7px;
  }

  .main-service-card p{
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

}


/* Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 400px){

  .main-services{
    padding: 48px 0;
  }
  
  .main-service-grid{
    margin-top: 26px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .main-service-card{
    padding: 20px 18px;
  }

}
/* =========================================================
   Why CashioPay
   ========================================================= */
.why{ background: var(--surface-alt); padding: 96px 0; }
.why__inner{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.why__list{ margin: 26px 0 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.why__list li{
  padding-left: 26px; position: relative; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55;
}
.why__list li::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 7px;
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
}
.why__list strong{ color: var(--text); }

.why__stats{ display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.stat-card{
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.stat-card__num{ font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); }
.stat-card span:last-child{ color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* =========================================================
   Stories / Identities and Livelihoods
   ========================================================= */
.stories{ text-align: center; }
.stories__title{
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.stories__subtitle{ color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 46px; }

.stories__track{
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding: 6px 6px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--primary) var(--surface-alt);
}
.stories__track::-webkit-scrollbar{ height: 8px; }
/* .stories__track::-webkit-scrollbar-track{ background: var(--surface-alt); border-radius: 8px; } */
/* .stories__track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background: var(--primary); border-radius: 8px; } */

.story-card{
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 clamp(240px, 26vw, 300px);
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--primary) 0%, #150a2e 55%, var(--accent) 130%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.story-card::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21,10,46,0) 30%, rgba(21,10,46,0.75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.story-card__tag{
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  z-index: 2;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.story-card__play{
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform .22s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.story-card__play svg{ width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-left: 3px; }
.story-card:hover .story-card__play{ transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.1); }

.story-card__caption{
  position: relative; z-index: 2; color: #fff;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.story-card__quote{ font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.story-card__label{ font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; }

.stories__controls{
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 34px;
}
.story-nav{
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface);
  font-size: 1.3rem; cursor: pointer; color: var(--primary);
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.story-nav:hover{ background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================
   Partner CTA
   ========================================================= */
.partner{
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary) 0%, #3a1090 60%, var(--accent) 130%);
  padding: 88px 0;
  color: #fff;
}
.partner__inner{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.partner h2{ font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin: 8px 0 14px; }
.partner p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); line-height: 1.6; }
.partner__form{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.partner__form input{
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.partner__form input:focus,
.nav a:focus-visible,
.btn:focus-visible,
.story-nav:focus-visible{
  outline: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
.partner__note{ font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--accent-gold); min-height: 18px; }

/* Footer */

.site-footer{
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--surface-alt) 100%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  /* padding: 72px 0 0; */
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 0 400px;
}

/* Background Glows */
.footer__glow{
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  filter:blur(90px);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
}

.footer__glow--1{
  width:420px;
  height:420px;
  background:rgba(255,108,5,.12);
  top:-180px;
  left:-120px;
}

.footer__glow--2{
  width:380px;
  height:380px;
  background:rgba(74,26,158,.10);
  right:-80px;
  bottom:-120px;
}

/* Layout */

.footer__inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.6fr;
  gap:42px;
  padding: 3px 5px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  max-width:1480px;
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}

/* Left Card */

.footer__glass{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:28px 24px;
  box-shadow:
      0 20px 45px rgba(40,8,109,.08),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
}

.footer__logo{
    width: 167px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.footer__glass p{
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:.95rem;
  line-height:1.75;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}

/* Contact */

.footer__glass-contact{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:8px;
  margin-bottom:6px;
}

.footer__glass-contact a{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  transition:.3s;
}

.footer__glass-contact a:hover{
  color:var(--accent);
}

/* Social */

.footer__social{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
}

.footer__social a{
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  color:var(--primary);
  transition:.3s;
}

.footer__social a:hover{
  background:var(--accent);
  color:#fff;
  border-color:var(--accent);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}

/* Right Columns */

.footer__links{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap:40px;
}

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

.footer__col h4{
  color:var(--text);
  font-size:.9rem;
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}

.footer__col a { color: var(--text-muted); transition: .25s; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; } 
.footer__col a img { width: 26px; height: 26px; object-fit: contain; flex-shrink: 0; }

.footer__col a:hover{
  color:var(--accent);
  padding-left:5px;
}

/* Company Details */

.footer__col--details p{
  color:var(--text-muted);
  line-height:1.7;
  font-size:.92rem;
}

.footer__col--details span{
  display:block;
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:600;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  color:var(--primary-light);
  margin-bottom:4px;
}

/* Bottom */

.footer__bottom{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:10px;
  padding:22px 0;
  font-size:.85rem;
  color:var(--text-muted);
}
.footer__credit{
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: .3s ease;
}

.footer__credit:hover{
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
}
/* Large Brand Name */
.footer__wordmark{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 16vw, 11rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: .9;
    letter-spacing: -.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--primary) 0%,
        var(--primary-light) 45%,
        var(--accent) 100%
    );
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter:
        drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(74, 26, 158, .30))
        drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(74, 26, 158, .20))
        drop-shadow(0 0 45px rgba(255, 108, 5, .18));
    opacity: .95;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Responsive */

@media(max-width:900px){
/* .site-footer{padding-bottom: 13rem;} */
.footer__wordmark{letter-spacing: -0.12em;}
.footer__inner{
grid-template-columns:1fr;
}

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

.footer__col--details{
grid-column:span 2;
}

}

@media(max-width:560px){

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

.footer__col--details{
grid-column:span 1;
}

.footer__bottom{
flex-direction:column;
align-items:center;
text-align:center;
}

.footer__glass{
padding:26px;
}

}
/* =========================================================
   Reduced motion
   ========================================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .ticker__track, .floating-chip, .btn, .story-card__play{ animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero__inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__visual{ order: -1; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .service-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why__inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partner__inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px){

  .nav,
  .header__actions,.nav-dropdown{

    display: none;
  }

  .nav-toggle{
    display: flex;
  }

  /* Mobile nav - NO CAPSULE */
  .site-header.nav-open .nav{
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;

    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;

    background: var(--surface);

    padding: 20px 24px;
    gap: 0;

    /* Remove capsule styling */
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);

    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .site-header.nav-open .nav a{
    display: block;
    padding: 14px 0;
  }

  .site-header.nav-open .header__actions{
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 190px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;

    flex-direction: column;

    background: var(--surface);
    padding: 0 24px 20px;
  }

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

  .hero__stats{
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .footer__inner{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================= */
.faq{
  /* padding: 100px 0; */
  background: var(--bg);
}
.faq__header{
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
}
.faq__header h2{
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 8px 0 14px;
}
.faq__header .grad-text{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.faq__lead{
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq__body{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left visual panel */
.faq__visual{
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.faq__visual-frame{
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 20px);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md, 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.18));
  isolation: isolate;
}
.faq__visual-img{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.faq__visual-img.is-visible{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}
.faq__visual-overlay{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21,10,46,0) 40%, rgba(21,10,46,0.85) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.faq__visual-caption{
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px; bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #fff;
}
.faq__visual-index{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.faq__visual-title{
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.faq__glow{
  position: absolute;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  background: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.25;
  filter: blur(80px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: 10%;
  left: -60px;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Right accordion list */
.faq__list{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.faq__item{
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 6px 0;
}
.faq__item:first-child{ border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }

.faq__question{
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 20px 4px;
}
.faq__number{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.faq__question-text{
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.faq__toggle{
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq__answer{
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}
.faq__answer p{
  padding: 0 4px 22px 48px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 480px;
}

/* Active state */
.faq__item.is-active .faq__number,
.faq__item.is-active .faq__question-text{
  color: var(--primary);
}
.faq__item.is-active .faq__toggle{
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq__item.is-active .faq__answer{
  max-height: 240px;
  opacity: 1;
}

.faq__question:hover .faq__question-text{ color: var(--primary); }
.faq__question:hover .faq__toggle{ border-color: var(--primary); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px){
  .faq__body{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq__visual{ position: relative; top: 0; }
  .faq__visual-frame{ aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .faq__answer p{ padding-left: 4px; }
}


/* ===========================
   Header
=========================== */

.legal-header{
  background: var(--primary);
  padding:64px 0 90px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.legal-header::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:360px;
  height:360px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
  opacity:.25;
  filter:blur(100px);
  top:-140px;
  right:-80px;
}

.legal-header .eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.76rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom:14px;
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

.legal-header .eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  width:16px;
  height:1.5px;
  background:var(--accent-gold);
}

.legal-header h1{
  color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,2.9rem);
  letter-spacing:-0.015em;
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

.legal-header p{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  margin-top:14px;
  font-size:.92rem;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

/* ===========================
   Layout
=========================== */

.legal-body{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:260px 1fr;
  gap:56px;
  padding:56px 20px 220px;
  align-items:start;
}

/* ===========================
   TOC
=========================== */

.legal-toc{
  position:sticky;
  top:32px;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:22px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}

.legal-toc h4{
  font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom:14px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
}

.legal-toc ol{
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:4px;
  counter-reset:toc;
}

.legal-toc li{
  counter-increment:toc;
}

.legal-toc a{
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  align-items:baseline;
  padding:8px;
  border-radius:8px;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:.88rem;
  transition:background .2s ease,color .2s ease;
}

.legal-toc a::before{
  content:counter(toc, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.72rem;
  color:var(--accent);
  flex-shrink:0;
}

.legal-toc a:hover{
  background:var(--primary-tint);
  color:var(--primary);
  text-decoration:none;
}

/* ===========================
   Content
=========================== */

.legal-content section{
  padding-bottom:40px;
  margin-bottom:40px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  scroll-margin-top:32px;
}

.legal-content section:last-child{
  border-bottom:none;
  margin-bottom:0;
  padding-bottom:0;
}

.legal-content h2{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  color:var(--primary);
  font-size:1.36rem;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}

.legal-content h2 .num{
  width:30px;
  height:30px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--primary);
  color:#fff;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.8rem;
}

.legal-content h3{
  margin:22px 0 10px;
  font-size:1.02rem;
  color:var(--text);
}

.legal-content p{
  margin-bottom:14px;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:.95rem;
}

/* Supports both unordered and plain ordered lists */

.legal-content ul,
.legal-content ol.plain{
  margin:0 0 14px;
  padding-left:20px;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:.95rem;
}

.legal-content li{
  margin-bottom:8px;
}

.legal-content strong{
  color:var(--text);
}

/* ===========================
   Callout
=========================== */

.callout{
  background:var(--surface-alt);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-left:3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius:10px;
  padding:16px 18px;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:.9rem;
}

/* ===========================
   Tables
=========================== */

table.fee-table{
  width:100%;
  border-collapse:collapse;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  font-size:.88rem;
}

.fee-table th,
.fee-table td{
  padding:10px 14px;
  text-align:left;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
}

.fee-table th{
  background:var(--primary-tint);
  color:var(--primary);
  font-size:.8rem;
  font-weight:600;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}

.fee-table td{
  color:var(--text-muted);
}

/* ===========================
   Contact Card
=========================== */

.contact-card{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;
  padding:24px 26px;
  background:var(--primary-tint);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
}

.contact-card div h4{
  margin-bottom:4px;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
}

.contact-card div p,
.contact-card div a{
  color:var(--text);
  font-size:.94rem;
  font-weight:500;
}

/* ===========================
   Responsive
=========================== */

@media (max-width:900px){

  .legal-body{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .legal-toc{
    position:relative;
    top:0;
  }

}



/* =========================================================
   1. HERO — trusted-by photo wall
   ========================================================= */
.partners-hero{
  position: relative;
  padding: 76px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.photo-wall{
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 30px 16px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 55%, transparent 96%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 55%, transparent 96%);
}
.photo-col{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 118px;
  animation: float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float{
  0%,100%{
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50%{
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}
.photo-col img{
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.photo-col:nth-child(1){ margin-top: 64px; }
.photo-col:nth-child(2){ margin-top: 10px; }
.photo-col:nth-child(3){ margin-top: 38px; }
.photo-col:nth-child(4){ margin-top: 0; }
.photo-col:nth-child(5){ margin-top: 26px; }
.photo-col:nth-child(6){ margin-top: 0; }
.photo-col:nth-child(7){ margin-top: 38px; }
.photo-col:nth-child(8){ margin-top: 6px; }
.photo-col:nth-child(9){ margin-top: 60px; }

.hero-card{
  position: relative;
  margin: -150px auto 0;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 580px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px 90px;
}
.hero-card .pill{
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.hero-card h1{
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero-card p{
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

/* =========================================================
   2. WHY PARTNER — quick benefit strip
   ========================================================= */
.why-strip{
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 60px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.why-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.why-item{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.why-item .icon{
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--primary-tint);
  color: var(--primary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.why-item h4{ font-size: 1rem; }
.why-item p{ font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* =========================================================
   3. HOW IT WORKS
   ========================================================= */
.how-it-works{ background: var(--bg); }
.how-header{ text-align:center; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 52px; }
.how-header h2{ font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-top: 4px; }
.how-header .eyebrow{ justify-content:center; }
.how-header p{ color: var(--text-muted); margin-top:14px; font-size:0.96rem; }

.how-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.how-card{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color .4s ease;
}

/* Sliding Background */
.how-card::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform .45s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.how-card:hover::before{
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Text Color Change */
.how-card h3,
.how-card p,
.how-card span,
.how-card i,
.how-card svg{
  transition: color .35s ease;
}

.how-card:hover h3,
.how-card:hover p,
.how-card:hover span,
.how-card:hover i,
.how-card:hover svg{
  color: #fff;
}
.how-card .step-num{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display:block;
}
.how-card h3{ font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.how-card p{ font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.how-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; top:28px; right: -12px;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: none;
}
.how-grid .how-card:not(:last-child)::after{ display: none; }

/* =========================================================
   4. PARTNER FORM
   ========================================================= */
.partner-form{
  background: var(--primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.partner-form::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; width: 400px; height: 400px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--accent); opacity: 0.22; filter: blur(110px);
  top: -160px; left: -100px;
}
.partner-form::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; width: 340px; height: 340px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--primary-light); opacity: 0.5; filter: blur(100px);
  bottom: -140px; right: -80px;
}
.form-inner{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}

.form-copy .eyebrow{ color: var(--accent-gold); }
.form-copy .eyebrow::before{ background: var(--accent-gold); }
.form-copy h2{ color:#fff; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-copy p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 30px; max-width: 400px; }

.form-copy ul{ list-style:none; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 16px; }
.form-copy li{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.form-copy li .tick{
  width: 22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size: 0.7rem; flex-shrink:0; margin-top: 1px;
}

.form-card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label{
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight:600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #fff;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus{
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.form-group select option{ color: var(--text); }
.form-group textarea{ resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; }

.services-field{ margin-bottom: 22px; }
.services-field > label{
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight:600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  display:block; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.service-pills{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap: 8px; }
.service-pill{
  position: relative;
}
.service-pill input{ position:absolute; opacity:0; inset:0; cursor:pointer; margin:0; }
.service-pill span{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.24);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.service-pill input:checked + span{
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-submit{
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.form-submit:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(255,209,102,0.35); }

.form-note{
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.form-success{
  display:none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  color: #fff;
}
.form-success.is-visible{ display:flex; }
.form-success .check{
  width: 36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background: var(--accent-gold); color: var(--text);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:700;
}
.form-success h4{ font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom:2px; }
.form-success p{ font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .why-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .how-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .photo-col{ max-width: 90px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .photo-wall{ gap:8px; }
  .photo-col{ gap:8px; max-width: 60px; }
  .hero-card{ margin-top: -110px; }
  .why-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* =========================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================= */
.blog-hero{ padding: 76px 0 48px; }
.blog-hero__top{
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.blog-hero__heading{ max-width: 640px; }
.blog-hero__title{
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.blog-hero__lead{
  margin-top: 16px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.blog-hero__stats{ display: flex; gap: 34px; }
.blog-hero__stat-num{
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary);
}
.blog-hero__stat-label{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Category filter pills */
.blog-filters{
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-filters {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .blog-filters::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .blog-filters > * {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }
}
.blog-filters__pill{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .18s ease;
}
.blog-filters__pill:hover{ border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.blog-filters__pill.is-active{
  background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #fff;
}

/* =========================================================
   Blog Card — shared component (featured + grid)
   ========================================================= */
.blog-card{
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow .28s ease, transform .28s ease;
  height: 100%;
}
.blog-card:hover{ box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }

.blog-card__media{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
}

.blog-card--featured .blog-card__media{ aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
.blog-card__img{
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img{ transform: scale(1.08); }

.blog-card__scrim{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21,10,46,0) 45%, rgba(21,10,46,0.55) 100%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__scrim{ opacity: 1; }

/* Receipt-tag hover reveal — the CashioPay signature */
.blog-card__readmore{
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px; bottom: -52px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 11px 16px 9px;
  clip-path: polygon(0% 100%,0% 22%,6% 4%,12% 22%,18% 4%,24% 22%,30% 4%,36% 22%,42% 4%,48% 22%,54% 4%,60% 22%,66% 4%,72% 22%,78% 4%,84% 22%,90% 4%,96% 22%,100% 4%,100% 100%);
  transition: bottom .32s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  z-index: 2;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__readmore,
.blog-card:focus-within .blog-card__readmore{ bottom: 0; }
.blog-card__readmore svg{ transition: transform .25s ease; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__readmore svg{ transform: translateX(3px); }

.blog-card__body{
  padding: 22px 22px 26px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-card--featured .blog-card__body{ padding: 28px 30px 32px; }
.blog-card__category{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700;
}
.blog-card__title{
  font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.blog-card--featured .blog-card__title{ font-size: 1.7rem; }
.blog-card__title a{ transition: color .15s ease; }
.blog-card__title a:hover{ color: var(--primary-light); }
.blog-card__excerpt{
    padding-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.95;
 
   overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card__meta{
  margin-top: auto; padding-top: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted);
}
.blog-card__meta-dot{ width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--text-muted); }

/* Featured layout */
.blog-featured{ padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 24px; }
.blog-featured__grid{
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 26px;
}
.blog-featured__side{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 26px; }

/* Regular grid */
.blog-grid-section{ padding-top: 24px; }
.blog-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}
.blog-grid .blog-card[hidden]{ display: none; }

.blog-loadmore{ display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 48px; }

/* =========================================================
   Newsletter CTA
   ========================================================= */
/* .blog-newsletter{ padding: 0 0 96px; } */
.blog-newsletter__inner{
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 64px 56px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
}
.blog-newsletter__inner::before{
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -60px; top: -80px;
  width: 260px; height: 260px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,209,102,0.25), transparent 70%);
}
.blog-newsletter__text h2{ font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); max-width: 460px; }
.blog-newsletter__text p{ margin-top: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 420px; }
.blog-newsletter__form{ display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; z-index: 1; }
.blog-newsletter__form input{
  padding: 13px 18px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem; min-width: 260px; outline: none;
}
.blog-newsletter__form input::placeholder{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.blog-newsletter__form .btn--gold{
  background: var(--accent-gold); color: var(--primary); box-shadow: none;
}
.blog-newsletter__form .btn--gold:hover{ background: #ffe08a; }


/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 960px){
  .blog-featured__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-newsletter__inner{ padding: 44px 30px; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px){
  .blog-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-hero__stats{ gap: 22px; }
  section{ padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Article header
   ========================================================= */
.post-header{ padding: 56px 0 0; }
.post-breadcrumb{
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.post-breadcrumb a:hover{ color: var(--primary); }
.post-breadcrumb__sep{ opacity: .5; }
.post-header__category{ color: var(--accent); }

.post-title{
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.1rem);
  max-width: 900px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.post-dek{
  margin-top: 18px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 720px;
}

.post-meta{
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 34px; padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.post-meta__avatar{
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.post-meta__name{ font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.post-meta__sub{
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 2px;
}
.post-meta__dot{ width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--text-muted); }
.post-meta__share{ margin-left: auto; display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.post-meta__share a{
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all .15s ease;
}
.post-meta__share a:hover{ border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-tint); }

/* Hero image */
.post-hero{ padding: 44px 0 0; }
.post-hero__img{
  width: 100%; max-height: 560px; object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.post-hero__caption{
  margin-top: 12px; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-align: center;
}

/* =========================================================
   Article layout — body + sticky TOC
   ========================================================= */
.post-body-section{ padding: 72px 0 40px; }
.post-layout{
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; gap: 64px;
}
.post-toc{ position: sticky; top: 110px; align-self: start; }
.post-toc__label{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.post-toc__list{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; border-left: 2px solid var(--border); }
.post-toc__list a{
  font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); padding-left: 16px; border-left: 2px solid transparent; margin-left: -2px;
  transition: all .15s ease;
}
.post-toc__list a:hover, .post-toc__list a.is-active{ color: var(--primary); border-left-color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }

.post-content{
  font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--text); max-width: 720px;
}
.post-content > * + *{ margin-top: 22px; }
.post-content h2{
  font-size: 1.55rem; margin-top: 48px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.post-content h3{ font-size: 1.22rem; margin-top: 36px; }
.post-content p:first-of-type::first-letter{
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary);
  float: left; line-height: 0.8; margin: 8px 10px 0 0;
}
.post-content ul{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.post-content ul li{
  padding-left: 26px; position: relative; color: var(--text);
}
.post-content ul li::before{
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 2px; background: var(--accent);
}
.post-pullquote{
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  padding: 26px 30px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.28rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.post-content figure{ margin: 0; }
.post-content figure img{ border-radius: var(--radius-md); width: 100%; }
.post-content figcaption{ font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 10px; }

.post-tags{ display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 44px; }
.post-tags a{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.76rem; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--surface-alt); color: var(--text-muted); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all .15s ease;
}
.post-tags a:hover{ color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); }

/* Author bio */
.post-author{ padding: 40px 0 0; }
.post-author__card{
  display: flex; gap: 22px; align-items: center;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); max-width: 720px;
}
.post-author__avatar{
  width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.post-author__name{ font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.post-author__role{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--accent); margin-top: 3px; }
.post-author__bio{ font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.55; }

/* =========================================================
   Related — reuses the blog-card component
   ========================================================= */
.post-related{ padding-top: 88px; }
.post-related__head{ display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.post-related__head h2{ font-size: 1.7rem; }
.post-related__head a{ font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); }
.blog-related-grid{ display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }

.blog-card{
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: box-shadow .28s ease, transform .28s ease; height: 100%;
}
.blog-card:hover{ box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.blog-card__media{ position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/3; background: var(--surface-alt); }
.blog-card__img{ width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img{ transform: scale(1.08); }
.blog-card__scrim{ position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21,10,46,0) 45%, rgba(21,10,46,0.55) 100%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s ease; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__scrim{ opacity: 1; }
.blog-card__readmore{
  position: absolute; left: 18px; bottom: -52px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 11px 16px 9px;
  clip-path: polygon(0% 100%,0% 22%,6% 4%,12% 22%,18% 4%,24% 22%,30% 4%,36% 22%,42% 4%,48% 22%,54% 4%,60% 22%,66% 4%,72% 22%,78% 4%,84% 22%,90% 4%,96% 22%,100% 4%,100% 100%);
  transition: bottom .32s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); z-index: 2;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__readmore, .blog-card:focus-within .blog-card__readmore{ bottom: 0; }
.blog-card__readmore svg{ transition: transform .25s ease; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__readmore svg{ transform: translateX(3px); }
.blog-card__body{ padding: 20px 20px 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; flex: 1; }
.blog-card__category{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }
.blog-card__title{ font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.blog-card__title a:hover{ color: var(--primary-light); }
.blog-card__meta{ margin-top: auto; padding-top: 8px; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Newsletter (shared) */
/* .blog-newsletter{ padding: 96px 0; } */
.blog-newsletter__inner{
  background: var(--primary); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 64px 56px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff;
}
.blog-newsletter__inner::before{
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -60px; top: -80px; width: 260px; height: 260px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,209,102,0.25), transparent 70%);
}
.blog-newsletter__text h2{ font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); max-width: 460px; }
.blog-newsletter__text p{ margin-top: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 420px; }
.blog-newsletter__form{ display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; z-index: 1; }
.blog-newsletter__form input{
  padding: 13px 18px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.92rem; min-width: 260px; outline: none;
}
.blog-newsletter__form input::placeholder{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* Reading progress bar */
.post-progress{ position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); width: 0%; z-index: 60; transition: width .1s linear; }

@media (max-width: 960px){
  .post-layout{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-toc{ position: static; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .blog-related-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-newsletter__inner{ padding: 44px 30px; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px){
  .blog-related-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-meta{ flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .post-meta__share{ margin-left: 0; width: 100%; }
  section{ padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* =========================================================
   serv-hero — minimal, typing effect, small floating images
   ========================================================= */
.serv-hero{
  position: relative;
  min-height: 76vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 130px 0 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.serv-hero__bg{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21,10,46,0.55) 0%, rgba(21,10,46,0.72) 55%, var(--bg) 100%),
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(40,8,109,0.92) 0%, rgba(74,26,158,0.75) 45%, rgba(255,108,5,0.35) 100%),
    url('../images/faq6.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.serv-hero__grid{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 40%, #000 40%, transparent 90%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 40%, #000 40%, transparent 90%);
}
.serv-hero__content{ position: relative; text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; z-index: 2; }
.serv-hero__badge{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.serv-hero__badge span.dot{
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,209,102,0.22);
}
.serv-hero h1{
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.serv-hero-typing-wrap{ display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; }
.serv-hero-typing-wrap .grad-text{
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--accent-gold) 10%, var(--accent) 90%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}
.serv-hero-typing-cursor{
  display: inline-block;
  width: 3px;
  height: 0.8em;
  margin-left: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  animation: serv-hero-blink 0.9s steps(1) infinite;
}
@keyframes serv-hero-blink{ 50%{ opacity: 0; } }
.serv-hero__lead{
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  max-width: 520px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.serv-hero__cta{
  margin-top: 34px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.serv-hero__cta .btn--outline{
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  color: #fff;
}
.serv-hero__cta .btn--outline:hover{
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: #fff;
}

/* small floating brand images */
.serv-hero__float{
  position: absolute;
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  animation: serv-hero-float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}
.serv-hero__float img{ width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.serv-hero__float--1{ top: 20%; left: 9%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.serv-hero__float--2{ top: 68%; left: 5%; width: 48px; height: 48px; animation-delay: 1.1s; }
.serv-hero__float--3{ top: 24%; right: 9%; animation-delay: .5s; }
.serv-hero__float--4{ top: 64%; right: 6%; width: 48px; height: 48px; animation-delay: 1.6s; }
@keyframes serv-hero-float{
  0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0); }
  50%{ transform: translateY(-16px); }
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .serv-hero__float{ display: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES — sticky serv-nav + alternating serv-block layout
   ========================================================= */
.services{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 0%, rgba(74,26,158,0.35), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 100%, rgba(255,108,5,0.12), transparent 40%),
    #0d0620;
  color: #f4f1fa;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 96px;
}
.services .services__intro{ padding: 96px 0 20px; }
.services .eyebrow--center{ color: var(--accent-gold); }
.services .section-title{ color: #000000; }
.services .section-lead{ color: rgba(244,241,250,0.65); }

/* sticky sub-navigation for services */
.serv-nav{
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  z-index: 30;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.serv-nav__inner{
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px 50px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: start;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.serv-nav__inner::-webkit-scrollbar{ display: none; }
.serv-nav__link {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;

  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;

  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--bg);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);

  transition:
    color 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease,
    background 0.25s ease,
    transform 0.25s ease;
}

/* Icon */
.serv-nav__link img {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hover */
.serv-nav__link:hover {
  /* color: #fff; */
  /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); */
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Active */
.serv-nav__link.is-active {
  background: #4a1a9e;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #6b35c5;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(74, 26, 158, 0.25);
}

/* Active icon */
.serv-nav__link.is-active img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.serv-list{ max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

.serv-block{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  padding: 88px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(46px);
  transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .8s ease;
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}
.serv-block.is-visible{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.serv-block:last-child{ border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 40px; }
.serv-block:nth-child(even){ flex-direction: row-reverse; }

.serv-block__media{
  flex: 1 1 44%;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
}
.serv-block__media img{
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.serv-block:hover .serv-block__media img{ transform: scale(1.06); }
.serv-block__media::after{
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,108,5,0.2), transparent 60%);
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

.serv-block__content{ flex: 1 1 50%; position: relative; }
.serv-block__number{
  position: absolute;
  top: -64px; left: -6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 8.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 0;
  user-select: none;
}
.serv-block__tag{
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,209,102,0.7);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.serv-block__title{
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.serv-block__desc{
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  color: rgba(244,241,250,0.62);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.serv-block__features{
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.serv-block__feature{
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  color: rgba(244,241,250,0.78);
  transition: border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.serv-block:hover .serv-block__feature{ border-color: rgba(255,108,5,0.4); }
.serv-block__cta{
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: gap .25s ease;
}
.serv-block:hover .serv-block__cta{ gap: 13px; }

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .serv-block, .serv-block:nth-child(even){
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 56px 0;
  }
  .serv-block__number{ font-size: 5rem; top: -36px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   serv-partners — dual direction slider
   ========================================================= */
.serv-partners{ background: var(--surface); overflow: hidden; }
.serv-partners__slider{
  margin-top: 52px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}
.serv-partners__track{
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: serv-partners-left 32s linear infinite;
}
.serv-partners__track--reverse{
  animation-name: serv-partners-right;
}
.serv-partners__slider:hover .serv-partners__track{ animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes serv-partners-left{
  from{ transform: translateX(0); }
  to{ transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@keyframes serv-partners-right{
  from{ transform: translateX(-50%); }
  to{ transform: translateX(0); }
}

.partner-card{
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 190px;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.partner-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  background: #fff;
}
.partner-card__mark{
  width: 96px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
}
.partner-card__mark img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: 8px;
}
.partner-card span{
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}
.partner-card small{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =========================================================
   1. HERO — diagonal image collage
   ========================================================= */
.about-hero{
  padding-top: 32px;padding-bottom: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-hero__inner{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-hero__copy h1{
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-hero__mark{
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.7em;
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(8deg);
}
.about-hero__lead{
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.about-hero__cta{ display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 48px; }

.trusted-by__label{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.trusted-by__row{ display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.trusted-by__chip{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--surface);
}

/* Visual collage */
.about-hero__visual{
  position: relative;
  height: 460px;
}
.collage-img{
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.collage-img img{ width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.collage-img--main{
  width: 78%; height: 100%;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  clip-path: polygon(14% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
}
.collage-img--secondary{
  width: 46%; height: 50%;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  border: 5px solid var(--bg);
  z-index: 2;
}

.float-card{
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 3;
  animation: hero-float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-card--checklist{ top: 14px; left: -18px; width: 190px; }
.float-card--checklist h5{ font-size: 0.82rem; margin: 0 0 10px; font-family: var(--font-display); }
.check-row{ display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.check-row span.tick{
  width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.float-card--settlement{
  bottom: 22px; right: -14px; width: 200px;
  animation-delay: 1.4s;
}
.float-card--settlement .settle-label{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.float-card--settlement .settle-amount{ font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 4px 0 8px; }
.settle-status{
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: #17a673;
}
.settle-status .dot{ width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #17a673; }

.hero-orbit-btn{
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px; left: 30%;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(255,108,5,0.4);
  z-index: 4;
}

@keyframes hero-float{
  0%, 100%{ transform: translateY(0); }
  50%{ transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* =========================================================
   2. WHO WE ARE — vision / goal cards + stats
   ========================================================= */
.who-we-are{padding-top: 90px;padding-bottom: 10px; background: var(--surface); }
.who-we-are__head{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.who-we-are__head h2{
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.who-we-are__head p{
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.vg-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}
.vg-card{
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 440px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.vg-card img{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.25,1);
}
.vg-card::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21,10,46,0) 35%, rgba(21,10,46,0.55) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}
.vg-card__box{
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px; right: 20px; bottom: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.25,1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(21,10,46,0.12);
}
.vg-card__box h3{
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.vg-card__box p{
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.vg-card:hover img{ transform: scale(1.08); }
.vg-card:hover .vg-card__box{
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(21,10,46,0.2);
}
.vg-card:hover::after{ background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21,10,46,0.05) 20%, rgba(21,10,46,0.7) 100%); }

/* Stats row */
.stats-row{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 40px;
}
.stat-item{
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat-item:first-child{ border-left: none; }
.stat-item dt{
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.stat-item dd{
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =========================================================
   3. TEAM — big photos, hover reveals info
   ========================================================= */
.team{padding-top:90px ;padding-bottom: 10px; background: var(--bg); }
.team__header{
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
}
.team__header h2{
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.team__header .eyebrow{ justify-content: center; }
.team__header p{ color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 14px; font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.65; }

.team-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.team-card{
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.team-card img{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
  filter: grayscale(0.15);
}
.team-card__tag{
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px; bottom: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.team-card::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21,10,46,0) 55%, rgba(21,10,46,0.85) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.team-card__info{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(40,8,109,0.05) 0%, rgba(21,10,46,0.92) 65%);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.25,1);
}
.team-card__info h4{ color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-card__info .role{
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.team-card__info .bio{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.team-card__socials{ display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.team-card__socials a{
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 0.68rem; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.team-card__socials a:hover{ background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }

.team-card:hover img{ transform: scale(1.06); filter: grayscale(0); }
.team-card:hover .team-card__info{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.team-card:hover .team-card__tag{ opacity: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   4. CORE VALUES — dotted path, hover slide-in text
   ========================================================= */
.values{padding-top: 90px;padding-bottom: 10px; background: var(--surface); }
.values__inner{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.6fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 40px;
}
.values__title{ position: sticky; top: 100px; align-self: start; }
.values__title h2{
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.values__title p{
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 280px;
}

.values-path{
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 46px;
}
.values-path::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 27px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px;
  width: 0;
  border-left: 2px dashed var(--border);
}
.value-node{
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 22px;
  padding: 26px 0;
}
.value-node__icon{
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  z-index: 2;
  margin-left: -27px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.value-node__icon svg{ width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.value-node__content{ padding-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; }
.value-node__content h4{
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.value-node__desc{
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 480px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-26px);
  max-height: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.25,1), max-height 0.4s ease;
}

.value-node:hover .value-node__icon,
.value-node:focus-within .value-node__icon{
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(40,8,109,0.28);
}
.value-node:hover .value-node__content h4,
.value-node:focus-within .value-node__content h4{ color: var(--primary); }
.value-node:hover .value-node__desc,
.value-node:focus-within .value-node__desc{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  max-height: 160px;
}
.value-node:not(:last-child){ border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border); }

/* =========================================================
   5. TESTIMONIALS — two cards in a row
   ========================================================= */
.testimonials{padding-top: 90px;padding-bottom: 10px; background: var(--bg); }
.testimonials__header{
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
}
.testimonials__header .eyebrow{ justify-content: center; }
.testimonials__header h2{ font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

.testi-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
}
.testi-card{
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 30px 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.testi-card__bgtext{
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px; bottom: -6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--primary-tint);
  z-index: 0;
  user-select: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.testi-card__top{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.testi-card__label .script{
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.testi-card__label .title{
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.testi-card__avatar{
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--primary-tint);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-card__avatar img{ width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.testi-card__quote{
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.testi-card__footer{
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 16px;
}
.testi-card__name{ font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text); }
.testi-card__role{ font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.testi-card__stars{ color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .about-hero__inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-hero__visual{ height: 380px; order: -1; }
  .who-we-are__head{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .vg-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-row{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 28px; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(3){ border-left: none; }
  .team-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .values__inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values__title{ position: relative; top: 0; }
  .testi-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  section{ padding: 64px 0; }
  .team-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-path{ padding-left: 34px; }
  .value-node__icon{ width: 46px; height: 46px; margin-left: -23px; }
}

body.contact-page .nav a.is-active{
  color: var(--accent);
}
body.contact-page .nav a.is-active::after{
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--accent);
}

/* =========================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================= */
.contact-hero{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 84px 0 64px;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-hero__inner{ position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.contact-hero__title{
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 6px auto 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Animated Gradient Text */
.grad-text-animate{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#6D5DFE,#8B5CF6,#EC4899,#F59E0B,#6D5DFE);
  background-size: 300% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  animation: gradientFlow 5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes gradientFlow{
  0%{background-position: 0% center; }
  100%{ background-position: 300% center; }
}
.contact-hero__lead{
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.contact-hero__blob{
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: contact-blob-float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.contact-hero__blob--one{
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  top: -180px; left: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(40,8,109,0.22), transparent 70%);
}
.contact-hero__blob--two{
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  top: -140px; right: -140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,108,5,0.18), transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: 2.5s;
}
@keyframes contact-blob-float{
  0%,100%{ transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  50%{ transform: translate(24px,26px) scale(1.08); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Quick contact cards
   ========================================================= */
.contact-quick{ padding: 8px 0 40px; }
.contact-quick__grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.contact-quick-card{
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
}
.contact-quick-card.is-visible{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.contact-quick-card::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-tint), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s ease;
}
.contact-quick-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.contact-quick-card:hover::before{ opacity: 1; }
.contact-quick-card__icon{
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--primary-tint);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.contact-quick-card:hover .contact-quick-card__icon{
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
 background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--primary) 1%, var(--accent) 99%);stroke: #e6e0f2;
}

.contact-quick-card__icon svg{ width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.contact-quick-card__label{
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-quick-card__value{
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.contact-quick-card__hint{
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =========================================================
   Form + details layout
   ========================================================= */
.contact-main{ padding: 40px 0 90px; }
.contact-main__grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ---- Form card ---- */
.contact-form-card{
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.contact-form-card:hover{ box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.contact-form-card__title{ font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 4px 0 10px; }
.contact-form-card__lead{ color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.96rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }

#contactForm{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }

.contact-field-row{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Floating-label fields */
.contact-field{ position: relative; }
.contact-field input,
.contact-field textarea,
.contact-field select{
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 16px 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  resize: vertical;
}
.contact-field textarea{ padding-top: 22px; min-height: 96px; }
.contact-field label{
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px; top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform .18s ease, font-size .18s ease, color .18s ease, top .18s ease;
  transform-origin: left top;
  background: transparent;
}
.contact-field input:focus,
.contact-field textarea:focus,
.contact-field select:focus{
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--surface);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(40,8,109,0.08);
}
.contact-field input:focus + label,
.contact-field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.contact-field textarea:focus + label,
.contact-field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label{
  top: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-field--select select{
  padding-top: 20px;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2328086d' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath d='m6 9 6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  background-size: 16px;
}
.contact-field--select label{
  top: 6px; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-field--select select:invalid{ color: var(--text-muted); }

.contact-submit{
  position: relative;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.contact-submit__spinner{
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border-top-color: #fff;
  display: none;
  animation: contact-spin .7s linear infinite;
}
.contact-submit.is-loading .contact-submit__label{ opacity: 0.7; }
.contact-submit.is-loading .contact-submit__spinner{ display: inline-block; }
@keyframes contact-spin{ to{ transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.contact-form-note{
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  min-height: 20px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-form-note.is-error{ color: #c0293b; }
.contact-form-note.is-success{ color: #17a673; }

/* ---- Details panel ---- */
.contact-details{
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--primary) 0%, #3a1090 65%, var(--accent) 150%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-details::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(320px 220px at 90% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.14), transparent 60%);
}
.contact-details .eyebrow{ color: var(--accent-gold); position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.contact-details__title{
  font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 4px 0 26px; position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.contact-details__list{
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 30px; position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.contact-details__list li{
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.contact-details__list li:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
}
.contact-details__icon{
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.contact-details__icon svg{ width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.contact-details__list li:hover .contact-details__icon{
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.contact-details__list strong{ display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-details__list p{ font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); line-height: 1.55; }

.contact-branches{ position: relative; z-index: 2; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.contact-branches > strong{ display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.contact-branches__chips{ display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.contact-branches__chips span{
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.contact-branches__chips span:hover{
  background: var(--accent-gold); color: var(--text); transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-socials{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
}

.contact-socials a{
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  color:var(--primary);
  transition:.3s;
}

.contact-socials a:hover{
  background:var(--accent);
  color:#fff;
  border-color:var(--accent);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}

/* =========================================================
   Map
   ========================================================= */
.contact-map-section{ padding: 0 0 96px; }
.contact-map-wrap{
  position: relative;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.contact-map-frame{
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  filter: grayscale(0.15) contrast(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.contact-map-card{
  position: absolute;
  left: 48px; bottom: 32px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 320px;
  animation: contact-card-rise .6s ease both;
  animation-timeline: view();
}
.contact-map-card__pin{
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  animation: contact-pin-bounce 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.contact-map-card__pin svg{ width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.contact-map-card strong{ display: block; font-size: 0.94rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.contact-map-card p{ font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.contact-map-card .btn{ padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
@keyframes contact-pin-bounce{
  0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0); }
  50%{ transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
@keyframes contact-card-rise{
  from{ opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Reduced motion
   ========================================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .contact-hero__blob,
  .contact-map-card__pin,
  .contact-submit__spinner{ animation: none !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1080px){
  .contact-main__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px){
  .contact-quick__grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-field-row{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-map-card{
    position: static;
    margin-top: -60px;
    margin-inline: 16px;
    max-width: none;
  }
  .contact-map-frame{ height: 320px; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px){
  .contact-quick__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-card{ padding: 28px 22px; }
  .contact-details{ padding: 32px 24px; }
}
/* =========================================================
   Map
   ========================================================= */
.contact-map-section{ padding: 0 0 96px; }
.contact-map-wrap{
  position: relative;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.contact-map-frame{
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  filter: grayscale(0.15) contrast(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.contact-map-card{
  position: absolute;
  left: 48px; bottom: 32px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 320px;
  animation: contact-card-rise .6s ease both;
  animation-timeline: view();
}
.contact-map-card__pin{
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  animation: contact-pin-bounce 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.contact-map-card__pin svg{ width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.contact-map-card strong{ display: block; font-size: 0.94rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.contact-map-card p{ font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.contact-map-card .btn{ padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
@keyframes contact-pin-bounce{
  0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0); }
  50%{ transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
@keyframes contact-card-rise{
  from{ opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Reduced motion
   ========================================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .contact-hero__blob,
  .contact-map-card__pin,
  .contact-submit__spinner{ animation: none !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1080px){
  .contact-main__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px){
  .contact-quick__grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-field-row{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-map-card{
    position: static;
    margin-top: -60px;
    margin-inline: 16px;
    max-width: none;
  }
  .contact-map-frame{ height: 320px; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px){
  .contact-quick__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-card{ padding: 28px 22px; }
  .contact-details{ padding: 32px 24px; }
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE FIXES — comprehensive mobile/tablet overrides
   Added to fix responsiveness across all breakpoints.
   These rules override but never remove existing desktop styles.
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   0. Global box-model & overflow guard
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   1. Container — consistent horizontal padding on all sizes
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
    padding-left: 19px;
    padding-right: 20px;
    padding-top: 2px;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   2. TOPBAR — mobile: stack vertically, smaller text
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .topbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .topbar__left,
  .topbar__right {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   3. HEADER / NAV — mobile hamburger menu fixes
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Header inner layout */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .header__inner {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .brand__logo {
    height: 32px;
  }
}

/* Mobile open nav: fix the actions positioning (was hardcoded calc) */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
  }

  /* Nav links */
  .site-header.nav-open .nav {
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--surface);
    padding: 8px 20px 4px;
    gap: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    z-index: 99;
  }

  .site-header.nav-open .nav a {
    display: block;
    padding: 13px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
  }
  .site-header.nav-open .nav a:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  /* Dropdown inside mobile nav */
  .site-header.nav-open .nav-dropdown {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .site-header.nav-open .nav-dropdown__toggle {
    padding: 13px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
  }
  .site-header.nav-open .nav-dropdown__menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    background: var(--surface-alt);
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    min-width: unset;
  }
  .site-header.nav-open .nav-dropdown__menu a {
    padding: 10px 10px;
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  /* CTA buttons — place right after nav, in flow (not absolute) */
  .site-header.nav-open .header__actions {
    display: flex;
    position: static;          /* remove absolute positioning */
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--surface);
    padding: 12px 20px 16px;
    gap: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  .site-header.nav-open .header__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid #ef5b1f;
  }

  /* Overlay that wraps nav + actions together */
  .site-header.nav-open {
    position: sticky;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .brand__logo { height: 28px; }
  .header__inner { padding: 10px 12px; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   4. HERO VIDEO SECTION — proper mobile sizing
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.history-slider {
  min-height: 520px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .history-slider {
    min-height: 460px;
  }
  .history-slider__inner {
    padding: 70px 16px 50px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .history-slider {
    min-height: 400px;
  }
  .history-slider__inner {
    padding: 60px 12px 40px;
  }
  .history-slider__content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2.4rem);
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   5. TRUSTED MARQUEE — reduce padding on mobile
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
/* trusted mobile styles moved to front-home.css */

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   6. WHY SECTION — single column on tablet/mobile
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
  .why__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .why {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }
  .why__stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .stat-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }
  .stat-card__num {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   7. MAIN SERVICES GRID — already has 2-col at 900px, 1-col at 600px
      Additional fixes for padding/heading
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .main-services {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }
  .main-service-grid {
    margin-top: 24px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   8. STORIES MARQUEE — fix overflow on small screens
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .stories {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }
  .stories__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2rem);
  }
  .story-card {
    width: clamp(220px, 72vw, 280px);
    height: 300px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   9. CASHIO APP SHOWCASE PANEL — phone + tabs responsive
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.cashio-app__panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cashio-app__panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .cashio-app__phone {
    order: -1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .cashio-app__tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .cashio-app__tab {
    cursor: pointer;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cashio-app {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
  .cashio-app__intro {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .cashio-app__stores {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .cashio-app__store-btn {
    width: 200px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  /* Phone frame — smaller on mobile */
  .cashio-app__phone-frame {
    width: 180px !important;
    height: 406px !important;
    border-radius: 28px !important;
    padding: 10px !important;
    display: none;

  }
  .cashio-app__tab {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    touch-action: manipulation;
  }
  .cashio-app__tab-body strong {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  /* Collapsed description on mobile — show only title + bullet on active */
  .cashio-app__tab-desc {
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }
  .cashio-app__tab.is-active .cashio-app__tab-desc {
    max-height: 100px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   10. FAQ SECTION — slider on mobile, hidden accordion images
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .faq__body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  /* Convert faqVisual to a horizontal swipe slider on mobile */
  .faq__visual {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row;
    height: 200px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .faq__visual::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .faq__slide {
    flex: 0 0 160px !important;
    width: 160px !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
  }
  .faq__slide.is-active {
    flex: 0 0 200px !important;
    width: 200px !important;
  }
  .faq__slide img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .faq__slide.is-active img { opacity: 1; }
  .faq__slide-num {
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb !important;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    right: auto;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .faq {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }
  .faq__header {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .faq__answer p {
    padding-left: 8px;
  }
  .faq__question-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   11. HERO SLIDER — (styles moved to front-home.css)
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   12. TESTIMONIALS (tshow) — feature + card grid
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.tshow {
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tshow__grid {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .tshow__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .tshow__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .tshow__feature {
    min-height: 300px;
  }
  /* Reduce the overlay push-down so image isn't too tall */
  .tshow__feature-overlay {
    margin-top: 180px;
  }
  .tshow__cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .tshow {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }
  /* Reduce feature panel height significantly on mobile */
  .tshow__feature {
    min-height: 220px;
    max-height: 280px;
  }
  .tshow__feature-img {
    object-position: top center;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .tshow__feature-overlay {
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding: 14px 14px 16px;
  }
  .tshow__feature-quote {
    font-size: 13px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .tshow__cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .tshow__card {
    padding: 14px 12px;
  }
  .tshow__card p {
    font-size: 12px;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  }
  .tshow__card-person strong {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .tshow__card-person small {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .tshow__cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .tshow__feature {
    min-height: 200px;
    max-height: 240px;
  }
  .tshow__feature-overlay {
    margin-top: 80px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   13. PARTNER CTA SECTION — responsive form + text
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .partner {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .partner__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .partner__shape {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .partner {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }
  .partner__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.8rem);
  }
  .partner__form {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .partner__badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   14. FOOTER — responsive grid fixes
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-footer {
    padding: 48px 0 0;
  }
  .footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .footer__links {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .footer__col--details {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .footer__links {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .footer__col--details {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .footer__glass {
    /* padding: 22px 18px; */
            padding: 26px !important;
        width: 373px !important;
        height: 348px !important;
  }
  .footer__logo {
    width: 160px;
  }
  .footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 16px 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .footer__social a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  .footer__glass p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   15. FLOAT CHAT WIDGET — fix on very small screens
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .float-stack {
    right: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .float-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
  .chat-panel {
    right: 14px;
    bottom: 76px;
    width: calc(100vw - 28px);
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   16. LEAD POPUP MODAL — proper mobile sizing
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .lead-modal__box {
    padding: 28px 20px;
    width: calc(100vw - 24px);
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .lead-modal__box h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   17. CONTACT POPUP — already has styles, ensure it stacks
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .contact-popup {
    padding: 22px 16px 18px;
  }
  .contact-popup__value {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   18. GENERAL SECTION SPACING — breathe on mobile
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  section {
    padding-top: 48px;
    padding-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5.5vw, 1.8rem);
  }
  .section-lead {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5vw, 1.7rem);
  }
  /* Prevent iOS auto-zoom on input focus (font-size must be >= 16px) */
  input, select, textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   19. BUTTONS — full width on very small screens where needed
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .btn--lg {
    padding: 13px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .cashio-app__stores .cashio-app__store-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   20. PREVENT horizontal scroll from absolute elements
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header,
.history-slider,
.stories__marquee,
.trusted__marquee,
.serv-partners,
.partner {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
/* NOTE: .tshow intentionally excluded — overflow:hidden on it blocks page scroll */

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   21. IMAGES — never overflow their containers
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}
video {
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   22. FAQ VISUAL — use a simple image grid on tablet instead of
       the sticky image slot (which disappears on mobile above)
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .faq__list {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .faq__item {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   23. SERV-NAV (services page sticky nav) — mobile scroll
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .serv-nav__inner {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .serv-nav__link {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 7px 12px;
  }
  .serv-nav__link img {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   24. ABOUT PAGE — hero collage, team grid, stats
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .about-hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .about-hero__visual {
    height: 300px;
  }
  .vg-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .vg-card {
    height: 300px;
  }
  .stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .stat-item {
    padding: 16px 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: none;
  }
  .stat-item:nth-child(odd) { border-left: none; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(even) { border-left: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .collage-img--main {
    clip-path: none;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .collage-img--secondary {
    display: none;
  }
  .float-card {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   25. PARTNER PAGE (become-a-partner) form
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .form-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .hero-card {
    margin-top: -80px;
    padding: 0 16px 60px;
  }
  .photo-col {
    max-width: 50px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .photo-wall {
    gap: 6px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   26. BLOG PAGES
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .blog-featured__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blog-hero__stats {
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .blog-newsletter__inner {
    padding: 28px 20px;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .blog-newsletter__form {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .blog-newsletter__form input {
    min-width: unset;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   27. CONTACT PAGE
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .contact-main__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .contact-quick__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .contact-field-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .contact-quick__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 22px 16px;
  }
  .contact-details {
    padding: 28px 18px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   28. LEGAL PAGES (privacy, terms)
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .legal-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 32px 16px 80px;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .legal-toc {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   29. WHY-STRIP (partner page)
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .how-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .form-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .photo-wall {
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 20px 10px;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   30. SERVICES BLOCKS (serv-block alternating)
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .serv-block,
  .serv-block:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 48px 0;
  }
  .serv-block__number {
    font-size: 4rem;
    top: -28px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .serv-block__title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .serv-block__desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .serv-hero {
    padding: 90px 0 60px;
    min-height: 60vh;
  }
  .serv-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.8rem);
  }
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   31. MOBILE NAV DROPDOWN — Knowledge Hub expand/collapse
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  /* Hide dropdown menu by default even in open nav */
  .site-header.nav-open .nav-dropdown__menu {
    display: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    position: static;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: var(--surface-alt);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    min-width: unset;
  }

  /* Show when parent has is-mobile-open */
  .site-header.nav-open .nav-dropdown.is-mobile-open .nav-dropdown__menu {
    display: block;
  }

  /* Rotate chevron when open */
  .site-header.nav-open .nav-dropdown.is-mobile-open .nav-dropdown__toggle i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  /* Make the dropdown toggle look like other nav links */
  .site-header.nav-open .nav-dropdown__toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 13px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border-top: none;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  /* Dropdown sub-links */
  .site-header.nav-open .nav-dropdown__menu a {
    padding: 10px 10px;
    border-bottom: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }
  .site-header.nav-open .nav-dropdown__menu a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 14px;
    background: transparent;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   32. NAV HAMBURGER ICON — animated X on open
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav-toggle span {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
  display: block;
}
.site-header.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.site-header.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.site-header.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   33. MOBILE HAMBURGER — full-height flowing panel fix
       Replaces the fragile absolute+hardcoded-top approach.
       The open nav panel now flows naturally, so the Login
       button always appears right below the last nav item
       regardless of whether the services sub-list is open.
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 860px) {

  /* 1. The header becomes a flex column when open so children
        stack: [brand+toggle row] → [nav items] → [Login btn] */
  .site-header.nav-open .header__inner {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  /* 2. Nav panel — NOT absolute, flows in the column */
  .site-header.nav-open .nav {
    display: flex !important;
    position: static !important;    /* override the old absolute */
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    order: 10;                      /* comes after brand/toggle */
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--surface, #fff);
    padding: 8px 20px 4px;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border, #eee);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border, #eee);
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    backdrop-filter: none;
  }

  /* 3. Each nav link */
  .site-header.nav-open .nav > a {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 13px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border, #eee);
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    color: var(--text, #16213E);
  }
  .site-header.nav-open .nav > a:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  /* 4. Services dropdown wrapper fills width */
  .site-header.nav-open .nav__dropdown {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border, #eee);
  }

  /* 5. Services trigger row */
  .site-header.nav-open .nav__dropdown-trigger {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 0;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    color: var(--text, #16213E);
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  /* 6. Services grid panel — handled entirely by blade inline CSS with !important */
  /* (mobile display:none/block toggled via .is-open class) */

  /* 7. Login button — flows right after the nav */
  .site-header.nav-open .header__actions {
    display: flex !important;
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
    order: 11;
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 12px 20px 16px;
    background: var(--surface, #fff);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border, #eee);
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .site-header.nav-open .header__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* 8. Brand + toggle keep their row */
  .site-header.nav-open .brand {
    order: 0;
  }
  .site-header.nav-open .nav-toggle {
    order: 1;
    margin-left: auto;
  }
}