/* ============================================================
   TAXONECT — style.css  (v2)
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Sora:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;1,9..40,400&display=swap');

/* CSS Variables */
:root {
  --navy:        #1B2E4B;
  --navy-dark:   #0F1E33;
  --navy-mid:    #1E3A5F;
  --teal:        #2BBFA4;
  --teal-light:  #3FD4B9;
  --teal-pale:   #E6F9F6;
  --cream:       #F5F7FA;
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --gray-50:     #F8FAFC;
  --gray-100:    #F1F5F9;
  --gray-200:    #E2E8F0;
  --gray-400:    #94A3B8;
  --gray-600:    #475569;
  --gray-800:    #1E293B;
  --border:      #E2E8F0;
  --font-head: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --radius-sm:  8px;
  --radius-md:  12px;
  --radius-lg:  20px;
  --radius-xl:  28px;
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 4px rgba(27,46,75,0.08);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 16px rgba(27,46,75,0.10);
  --shadow-lg:  0 12px 40px rgba(27,46,75,0.13);
  --shadow-xl:  0 24px 64px rgba(27,46,75,0.16);
  --transition: 0.25s ease;
}

/* Reset */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body { font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--navy); background: var(--white); overflow-x: hidden; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* Typography helpers */
.section-tag { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.section-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.18; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-sub { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 520px; }

/* Buttons */
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 12px 26px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); transition: all var(--transition); white-space: nowrap; }
.btn-teal { background: var(--teal); color: var(--white); }
.btn-teal:hover { background: var(--teal-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(43,191,164,0.35); }
.btn-navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(27,46,75,0.3); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }

/* Layout */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5%; }
section.section { padding: 96px 0; }

/* Scroll Reveal */
[data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease; }
[data-reveal].revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
[data-reveal-delay="1"] { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
[data-reveal-delay="2"] { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
[data-reveal-delay="3"] { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
[data-reveal-delay="4"] { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
[data-reveal-delay="5"] { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ============================================================
   HEADER COMPONENT
   ============================================================ */
.site-header { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); height: 68px; }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 100%; max-width: 1300px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5%; gap: 20px; }
.header-logo img { height: 42px; width: auto; }

/* Nav */
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
.nav-menu > li { position: relative; }
.nav-menu > li > a, .nav-menu > li > button { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gray-800); padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: 8px; transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition); background: none; border: none; white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-menu > li > a:hover, .nav-menu > li > button:hover, .nav-menu > li.nav-active > a { background: var(--gray-100); }

/* Nav badges */
.nav-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: 2px 9px; border-radius: 100px; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1.4; }
.nav-badge.teal { background: var(--teal); color: white; }
.nav-badge.navy { background: var(--navy); color: white; }

/* Dropdown */
.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.dropdown-menu { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); min-width: 220px; padding: 8px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all 0.2s ease; pointer-events: none; z-index: 200; }
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu, .has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
.dropdown-menu a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.875rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; color: var(--gray-800); transition: background var(--transition); }
.dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--gray-100); }
.dropdown-menu a .dd-icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 7px; background: var(--teal-pale); color: var(--teal); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.78rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.dropdown-menu .dd-label { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1; }
.dropdown-menu .dd-sub { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray-400); font-weight: 400; margin-top: 2px; }
.dd-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.dd-arrow { font-size: 0.65rem; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.has-dropdown:hover > button .dd-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.dropdown-menu::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -6px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); border-left: 6px solid transparent; border-right: 6px solid transparent; border-bottom: 6px solid var(--border); }
.dropdown-menu::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -5px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); border-left: 6px solid transparent; border-right: 6px solid transparent; border-bottom: 6px solid white; }

/* Header CTA */
.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.header-actions .btn { padding: 9px 20px; font-size: 0.84rem; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 8px; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER COMPONENT
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-dark); padding: 72px 0 0; }
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 52px; padding-bottom: 56px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

/* Footer logo - white via CSS filter */
.footer-brand .footer-logo { height: 40px; width: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 18px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.footer-brand > p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 280px; margin-bottom: 28px; }

.footer-newsletter-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; max-width: 320px; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.newsletter-form input { flex: 1; padding: 13px 18px; background: transparent; border: none; color: white; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.88rem; outline: none; min-width: 0; }
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.newsletter-form button { padding: 13px 18px; background: var(--teal); color: white; border: none; font-size: 1rem; cursor: pointer; transition: background var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0; }
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--teal-light); }

.footer-col h5 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 13px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--teal-light); }
.footer-col ul li a i { font-size: 0.6rem; opacity: 0.5; }

.footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.55; }
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--teal); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.footer-contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--teal-light); }

.footer-socials-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin-bottom: 14px; margin-top: 24px; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 9px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.88rem; transition: all var(--transition); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.social-btn:hover { background: var(--teal); color: white; border-color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.footer-bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 22px 0; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }
.footer-bottom-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }
.footer-bottom-right i { color: var(--teal); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero { padding-top: 68px; min-height: 100vh; background: var(--cream); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(43,191,164,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%), radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 10% 60%, rgba(27,46,75,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%), radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 90% 40%, rgba(43,191,164,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }

.hero-widget { position: absolute; background: var(--white); border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.hero-widget.left  { left: 3%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 175px; animation: floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero-widget.right { right: 3%; top: 45%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 175px; animation: floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite 2s; }
@keyframes floatY { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateY(-10px); } }
.widget-label  { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--gray-400); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.widget-num    { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; }
.widget-change { font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; color: var(--teal); font-family: var(--font-head); }
.widget-bar { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 4px; margin-top: 12px; height: 30px; }
.widget-bar span { flex: 1; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--teal-pale); }
.widget-bar span.active { background: var(--teal); }

.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 780px; padding: 60px 20px 30px; }
.hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero h1 .underline-accent { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.hero h1 .underline-accent::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -4px; height: 5px; background: var(--teal); border-radius: 3px; }
.hero-squiggle { position: absolute; top: -18px; right: -28px; color: var(--teal); font-size: 1.6rem; transform: rotate(-10deg); }
.hero-sub { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 520px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.hero-buttons { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.hero-buttons .btn { padding: 14px 30px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.hero-trust { display: flex; gap: 28px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-600); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; }
.hero-trust-item i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.hero-mockup { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 90%; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; background: var(--white); border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: none; overflow: hidden; }
.mockup-bar { background: var(--gray-100); padding: 12px 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.mockup-dot { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; }
.mockup-dot.red { background: #FF5F57; } .mockup-dot.amber { background: #FEBC2E; } .mockup-dot.green { background: #27C840; }
.mockup-body { display: flex; height: 200px; }
.mockup-sidebar { width: 180px; background: var(--white); border-right: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 16px 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sidebar-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.82rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sidebar-item.active { background: var(--teal); color: white; }
.sidebar-item .badge-count { margin-left: auto; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 100px; }
.sidebar-item:not(.active) .badge-count { background: var(--gray-200); color: var(--gray-600); }
.mockup-main { flex: 1; padding: 20px; display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.mock-card { flex: 1; background: var(--cream); border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.mock-card-title { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--gray-400); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mock-card-val { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); }
.mock-card-sub { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ============================================================
   AI CHAT REQUIREMENT FORM (reference image 1 style)
   ============================================================ */
.ai-form-section { background: var(--white); padding: 96px 0; }
.ai-form-section .section-center { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.ai-form-section .section-sub { margin: 0 auto; }

/* Toggle tabs */
.form-toggle { display: inline-flex; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 100px; padding: 5px; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.form-toggle-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 11px 26px; border-radius: 100px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); background: transparent; border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s; }
.form-toggle-btn.active { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.form-toggle-btn i { font-size: 1rem; }

/* Chat window */
.chat-window { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; background: #2A2D35; border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px 28px 24px; box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

.chat-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.chat-agent { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.chat-agent-icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.chat-agent-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: white; }
.chat-online { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-family: var(--font-head); margin-top: 1px; }
.chat-online::before { content: ''; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #27C840; display: inline-block; }
.chat-pause { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.75rem; transition: background var(--transition); }
.chat-pause:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }

.chat-messages { min-height: 180px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.chat-bubble-bot { display: inline-flex; align-self: flex-start; background: #3A3D47; color: white; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 13px 18px; border-radius: 6px 18px 18px 18px; max-width: 75%; line-height: 1.4; }
.chat-bubble-user { display: inline-flex; align-self: flex-end; background: var(--navy-mid); color: white; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 13px 18px; border-radius: 18px 6px 18px 18px; max-width: 75%; line-height: 1.4; }
.typing-cursor { display: inline-block; width: 8px; height: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); border-radius: 2px; margin-left: 4px; vertical-align: middle; animation: blink 0.9s steps(2) infinite; }
@keyframes blink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0; } }

.chat-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.chat-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 8px 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: 100px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; white-space: nowrap; }
.chat-chip:hover { background: rgba(43,191,164,0.15); border-color: rgba(43,191,164,0.4); color: var(--teal-light); }

.chat-input-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; background: #1E2128; border: 1.5px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.5); border-radius: 12px; padding: 6px 6px 6px 18px; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.chat-input-row:focus-within { border-color: var(--teal); }
.chat-input { flex: 1; background: transparent; border: none; outline: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 6px 0; min-width: 0; }
.chat-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.chat-send { padding: 10px 22px; background: white; color: var(--navy); border-radius: 8px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; border: none; cursor: pointer; flex-shrink: 0; transition: all 0.2s; }
.chat-send:hover { background: var(--teal); color: white; }

.chat-progress { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 18px; }
.chat-dot { height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); transition: all 0.3s; }
.chat-dot.sm { width: 20px; } .chat-dot.md { width: 32px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); } .chat-dot.lg { width: 24px; }

/* Step slides */
.chat-step { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.chat-step.active { display: flex; }
.chat-select-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }
.chat-option-btn { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 12px 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; text-align: left; }
.chat-option-btn i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 1rem; width: 20px; text-align: center; }
.chat-option-btn:hover, .chat-option-btn.selected { background: rgba(43,191,164,0.12); border-color: var(--teal); color: white; }
.chat-text-input { width: 100%; padding: 13px 18px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: 10px; color: white; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.9rem; outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.chat-text-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.chat-text-input:focus { border-color: var(--teal); }
.chat-nav-btns { display: flex; gap: 10px; justify-content: flex-end; margin-top: 8px; }
.chat-btn-next { padding: 10px 24px; background: var(--teal); color: white; border-radius: 8px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; }
.chat-btn-next:hover { background: var(--teal-light); }
.chat-btn-back { padding: 10px 20px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); border-radius: 8px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; }
.chat-btn-back:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS — reference image 2 style
   ============================================================ */
.how-it-works { background: var(--white); }
.how-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.how-header .section-sub { margin: 0 auto; }

.steps-timeline { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; align-items: start; }
.steps-timeline::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 27px; left: 12.5%; right: 12.5%; height: 2px; background: var(--teal-pale); z-index: 0; }
.steps-timeline::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 27px; left: 12.5%; width: 28%; height: 2px; background: var(--teal); z-index: 0; }

.step-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 0 12px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.step-circle { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy); color: white; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; z-index: 2; box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--white), 0 0 0 7px var(--gray-200); transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition); }
.step-item:hover .step-circle { background: var(--teal); transform: scale(1.08); }

.step-card-new { margin-top: 28px; background: var(--gray-50); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 20px 26px; width: 100%; transition: all var(--transition); }
.step-item:hover .step-card-new { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(43,191,164,0.12); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.step-card-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.step-card-new h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step-card-new p  { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES
   ============================================================ */
.services { background: var(--navy); }
.services .section-tag { color: var(--teal-light); }
.services .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.services .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.services-header { margin-bottom: 52px; }
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.service-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px 26px; transition: all var(--transition); }
.service-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-color: rgba(43,191,164,0.4); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.service-icon-box { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(43,191,164,0.15); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--teal-light); transition: background var(--transition); }
.service-card:hover .service-icon-box { background: rgba(43,191,164,0.25); }
.service-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.service-card p  { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   TRUST
   ============================================================ */
.trust { background: var(--cream); }
.trust-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
.trust-points { margin-top: 36px; }
.trust-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.trust-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--teal-pale); color: var(--teal); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.trust-item h5 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.trust-item p  { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.65; }

/* CA Profile Cards — improved */
.ca-profiles-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.ca-profiles-header { background: var(--navy); padding: 18px 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.ca-profiles-header .dot-live { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #27C840; animation: pulseDot 2s infinite; }
@keyframes pulseDot { 0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(39,200,64,0.5); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(39,200,64,0); } }
.ca-profiles-header span { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: white; }
.ca-profiles-body { padding: 8px 0; }
.ca-profile-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 14px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); transition: background var(--transition); }
.ca-profile-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.ca-profile-row:hover { background: var(--gray-50); }
.ca-avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.88rem; color: white; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ca-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.ca-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.ca-spec { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--gray-400); margin-top: 2px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.ca-spec i { font-size: 0.65rem; }
.verified-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; background: var(--teal-pale); color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.7rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 100px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ca-profiles-footer { padding: 16px 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); text-align: center; }
.ca-profiles-footer a { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: gap var(--transition); }
.ca-profiles-footer a:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   FOR CA
   ============================================================ */
.for-ca { background: var(--white); }
.for-ca-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
.ca-benefits-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 36px; }
.ca-benefit { background: var(--gray-50); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 22px; transition: all var(--transition); }
.ca-benefit:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.ca-benefit i { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.ca-benefit h5 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.ca-benefit p  { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.55; }
.ca-cta-box { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy), #1E3A5F); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 52px 44px; color: white; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.ca-cta-box::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -80px; right: -80px; width: 260px; height: 260px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(43,191,164,0.18); pointer-events: none; }
.ca-cta-box::after  { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -60px; left: -60px; width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(43,191,164,0.1); pointer-events: none; }
.ca-cta-box h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.65rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ca-cta-box p  { font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.65; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 30px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ca-cta-box .btn { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ca-price-hint { margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ca-price-hint .price-label  { font-size: 0.7rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ca-price-hint .price-val    { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: white; }
.ca-price-hint .price-suffix { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-left: 4px; }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG
   ============================================================ */
.blog { background: var(--cream); }
.blog-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.blog-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); transition: all var(--transition); }
.blog-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.blog-img { height: 190px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-img-inner { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 2.8rem; }
.blog-cat { position: absolute; bottom: 12px; left: 12px; background: var(--teal); color: white; font-size: 0.7rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 100px; }
.blog-body { padding: 24px; }
.blog-meta { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--gray-400); font-family: var(--font-head); margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.blog-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-card p  { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.blog-read-more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal); transition: gap var(--transition); }
.blog-read-more:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   TRIAL BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.trial-section { background: var(--navy); padding: 80px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.trial-section::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -80px; left: -80px; width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%; border: 60px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.12); }
.trial-section::after  { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -80px; right: -80px; width: 260px; height: 260px; border-radius: 50%; border: 60px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.08); }
.trial-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; background: var(--gray-50); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 72px 60px; text-align: center; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.trial-tag { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 100px; padding: 6px 18px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.trial-inner h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.18; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.trial-inner h2 .hl { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.trial-inner h2 .hl::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px; height: 6px; background: var(--teal); border-radius: 3px; opacity: 0.5; }
.trial-inner p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray-600); max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto 36px; line-height: 1.75; }
.trial-inner .btn { padding: 15px 34px; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero { padding: 120px 0 60px; background: var(--cream); text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(43,191,164,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.page-hero .section-sub { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 560px; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .steps-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .steps-timeline::before, .steps-timeline::after { display: none; }
  .trust-inner  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .for-ca-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .ca-profiles-card { max-width: 480px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu, .header-actions { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-menu.open { display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: fixed; top: 68px; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 16px 5% 20px; gap: 2px; z-index: 999; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); max-height: calc(100vh - 68px); overflow-y: auto; }
  .nav-menu.open .dropdown-menu { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: none; background: var(--gray-50); margin: 4px 0 4px 16px; }
  .nav-menu.open .dropdown-menu::before, .nav-menu.open .dropdown-menu::after { display: none; }
  .hero-widget { display: none; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trial-inner { padding: 44px 28px; }
  .chat-window { padding: 20px 16px 18px; }
  .chat-select-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ca-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  section.section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .chat-select-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-toggle { flex-direction: column; border-radius: 16px; width: 100%; }
}


/* ============================================================
   WEBINARS PAGE — specific styles
   ============================================================ */

/* Filter tabs */
.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.filter-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-600);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.filter-tab:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.filter-tab.active { background: var(--navy); color: white; border-color: var(--navy); }
.filter-tab .tab-count { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 100px; }
.filter-tab:not(.active) .tab-count { background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--gray-400); }

/* Featured webinar — big hero card */
.webinar-featured {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 52px 56px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.webinar-featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.webinar-featured::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px; left: 30%;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.wf-live-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255,80,80,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,80,80,0.3);
  color: #FF8080;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.wf-live-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FF5050;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}
.webinar-featured h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.webinar-featured p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 500px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.wf-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.wf-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.wf-meta-item i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.wf-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Countdown timer */
.countdown-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.countdown-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.countdown-units {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
}
.countdown-unit { text-align: center; }
.countdown-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  min-width: 62px;
}
.countdown-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.countdown-sep { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* Webinar card grid */
.webinar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.webinar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.webinar-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.webinar-card-thumb {
  height: 170px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.webinar-card-thumb .thumb-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.webinar-status-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; left: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.webinar-status-badge.upcoming { background: var(--teal); color: white; }
.webinar-status-badge.recorded { background: var(--navy); color: white; }
.webinar-status-badge.live     { background: #FF5050; color: white; }

/* Play button overlay for recorded */
.play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.play-overlay i {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  padding-left: 3px;
}
.webinar-card:hover .play-overlay { opacity: 1; }

.webinar-card-body {
  padding: 22px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.webinar-topic-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.webinar-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.webinar-card p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}
.webinar-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.webinar-meta-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}
.webinar-meta-chip i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.7rem; }

/* Speaker strip inside card */
.webinar-speaker-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.speaker-avatar-sm {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.speaker-name-sm {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.speaker-role-sm { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--gray-400); }

.webinar-card-cta {
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.btn-sm {
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

/* Speakers section */
.speakers-section { background: var(--cream); }

.speakers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.speaker-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.speaker-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.speaker-avatar-lg {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.speaker-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.speaker-card .speaker-designation { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--teal); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.speaker-card .speaker-bio { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.speaker-socials { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; }
.speaker-social-btn { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 7px; background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--gray-600); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.75rem; transition: all var(--transition); }
.speaker-social-btn:hover { background: var(--teal); color: white; }

/* Newsletter/register strip */
.webinar-register-strip {
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
.wrs-left h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.wrs-left p  { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-600); }
.wrs-form { display: flex; gap: 0; max-width: 360px; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; border: 1.5px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.4); background: white; flex-shrink: 0; }
.wrs-form input { flex: 1; padding: 12px 16px; border: none; background: transparent; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--navy); outline: none; min-width: 0; }
.wrs-form input::placeholder { color: var(--gray-400); }
.wrs-form button { padding: 12px 20px; background: var(--teal); color: white; border: none; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; flex-shrink: 0; transition: background var(--transition); }
.wrs-form button:hover { background: var(--teal-light); }

/* Stats row */
.webinar-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.webinar-stat {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.webinar-stat-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; }
.webinar-stat-label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-600); margin-top: 6px; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .webinar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .speakers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .webinar-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 36px; }
  .countdown-box { display: none; }
  .webinar-stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .webinar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .speakers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .webinar-stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .webinar-register-strip { flex-direction: column; padding: 24px; }
  .wrs-form { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   EVENTS PAGE — specific styles
   ============================================================ */

/* Hero overide for events — darker gradient feel */
.events-hero {
  padding-top: 68px;
  min-height: 52vh;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.events-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 80% at 0% 50%, rgba(43,191,164,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 100% 20%, rgba(43,191,164,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.events-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 72px 0;
}
.events-hero .section-tag { color: var(--teal-light); }
.events-hero .section-title { color: white; }
.events-hero .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 32px; }

/* Quick stats inline in hero */
.hero-quick-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-qs-item { text-align: center; }
.hero-qs-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-qs-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-qs-divider { width: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); align-self: stretch; }

/* Next event card inside hero */
.next-event-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.nec-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.35);
  color: var(--teal-light);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.nec-badge i { font-size: 0.55rem; }
.next-event-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.nec-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.nec-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.nec-detail-row i { color: var(--teal); width: 14px; text-align: center; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.nec-detail-row strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.nec-spots-bar {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.nec-spots-label {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nec-spots-label span { color: var(--teal-light); font-weight: 600; }
.nec-progress-track {
  height: 5px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nec-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-light));
  transition: width 1.2s ease;
}

/* City filter pills */
.city-filter-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.city-filter-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.city-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.city-pill:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.city-pill.active { background: var(--navy); color: white; border-color: var(--navy); }
.city-pill i { font-size: 0.72rem; }

/* Type tabs */
.event-type-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.event-type-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.event-type-tab.active { background: white; color: var(--navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.event-type-tab i { font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* Controls row */
.events-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.events-search {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 340px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.events-search:focus-within { border-color: var(--teal); }
.events-search i { color: var(--gray-400); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.events-search input { border: none; outline: none; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--navy); background: transparent; flex: 1; }
.events-search input::placeholder { color: var(--gray-400); }
.events-count {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.events-count strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* ── FEATURED EVENT — big horizontal card ── */
.event-featured-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.event-featured-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Date column */
.event-date-col {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 100px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.event-date-day {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1;
}
.event-date-month {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.event-date-year {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}

/* Body */
.event-featured-body {
  padding: 28px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.event-type-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.event-type-chip.physical { background: #FEF3C7; color: #B45309; }
.event-type-chip.virtual  { background: var(--teal-pale); color: var(--teal); }
.event-type-chip.hybrid   { background: #EEF2FF; color: #4F46E5; }

.event-featured-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.event-featured-body p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 580px;
}
.event-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.event-meta-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}
.event-meta-chip i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.72rem; }

/* CTA column */
.event-featured-cta {
  padding: 28px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
  min-width: 160px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.event-price {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.event-price-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray-400); margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: var(--font-head); }
.event-seats-left {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #D97706;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

/* ── STANDARD EVENT CARDS GRID ── */
.events-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.event-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.event-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }

/* Color bar on top of each card */
.event-card-bar { height: 4px; }

.event-card-thumb {
  height: 160px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.event-card-thumb .ev-icon { font-size: 2.8rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Date badge floating on thumb */
.ev-date-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; left: 12px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.ev-date-badge .ev-day {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
}
.ev-date-badge .ev-mon {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.event-card-body {
  padding: 22px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.ev-topic-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.event-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.event-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}
.event-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ev-meta-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}
.ev-meta-chip i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.68rem; }

.event-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.ev-price-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.ev-price-tag.free { color: var(--teal); }

/* ── CALENDAR MINI ── */
.events-calendar-block {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
}
.calendar-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.calendar-month-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.calendar-nav-btn {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border: none;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.calendar-nav-btn:hover { background: var(--teal); color: white; }

.calendar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  text-align: center;
}
.cal-day-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  padding: 4px 0 10px;
}
.cal-day {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 6px 4px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  cursor: default;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.cal-day.empty { color: transparent; cursor: default; }
.cal-day.has-event {
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.cal-day.has-event:hover { background: var(--teal); color: white; }
.cal-day.today {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.cal-day.has-event.today { background: var(--teal); }

/* Event dot indicator */
.cal-day.has-event::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
}
.cal-day.has-event:hover::after { background: white; }
.cal-day.today::after { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* Upcoming events list in sidebar */
.sidebar-events-list { margin-top: 24px; }
.sidebar-events-list h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.sidebar-event-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.sidebar-event-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-event-item:hover .se-title { color: var(--teal); }
.se-date-box {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.se-date-box .se-d { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 800; color: white; line-height: 1; }
.se-date-box .se-m { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-light); }
.se-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.3; transition: color var(--transition); }
.se-meta  { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray-400); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Two column layout for events page */
.events-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Sponsor logos strip */
.sponsors-section { background: var(--gray-50); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 40px 0; }
.sponsors-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sponsors-label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--gray-400); white-space: nowrap; }
.sponsors-divider { width: 1px; height: 24px; background: var(--border); flex-shrink: 0; }
.sponsors-logos { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sponsor-logo-item {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.sponsor-logo-item:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.sponsor-logo-item i { font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* Host your event CTA */
.host-event-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
.host-event-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px; top: -60px;
  width: 240px; height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.host-event-strip h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; color: white; margin-bottom: 8px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.host-event-strip p  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 440px; line-height: 1.65; }
.host-event-strip .btn { position: relative; z-index: 1; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Event card color bars */
.ev-bar-teal   { background: var(--teal); }
.ev-bar-navy   { background: var(--navy); }
.ev-bar-orange { background: #F97316; }
.ev-bar-purple { background: #7C3AED; }
.ev-bar-green  { background: #16A34A; }
.ev-bar-rose   { background: #E11D48; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .events-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .events-calendar-block { position: static; }
  .events-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .next-event-card { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .events-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .event-featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .event-date-col { flex-direction: row; gap: 12px; justify-content: flex-start; padding: 18px 24px; }
  .event-featured-cta { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); flex-direction: row; justify-content: space-between; padding: 20px 28px; }
  .host-event-strip { padding: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .events-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .host-event-strip { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — specific styles
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Mission Hero ── */
.about-hero {
  padding-top: 68px;
  min-height: 60vh;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 100% 50%, rgba(43,191,164,0.14) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 0% 30%,  rgba(43,191,164,0.08) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Subtle grid texture */
.about-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 88px 0;
  max-width: 780px;
}
.about-hero .section-tag { color: var(--teal-light); }
.about-hero .section-title { color: white; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.about-hero .hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.about-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  width: fit-content;
}
.about-hero-stat {
  padding: 22px 36px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  text-align: center;
}
.about-hero-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.ahs-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ahs-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* ── Story / Mission section ── */
.about-story { background: var(--white); }
.about-story-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.story-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.story-main-card {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px;
  color: white;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.story-main-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.15);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.story-main-card .quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  line-height: 0.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: block;
}
.story-main-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.story-main-card .quote-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.quote-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: white;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.quote-author-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; }
.quote-author-role { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-top: 1px; }

/* Small floating card */
.story-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -24px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  animation: floatY2 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatY2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
.sfc-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sfc-text .sfc-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; }
.sfc-text .sfc-sub { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray-400); font-family: var(--font-head); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Story text side */
.story-tag-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.story-year-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.about-story p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.story-highlight {
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.story-highlight p {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Values ── */
.about-values { background: var(--cream); }
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.value-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--teal);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: left;
}
.value-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.value-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.value-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover .value-icon { background: var(--teal); color: white; }
.value-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.value-card p  { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── Team ── */
.about-team { background: var(--white); }
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.team-card {
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.team-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
.team-avatar {
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
}
.team-online-dot {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px; right: 4px;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #27C840;
  border: 2px solid white;
}
.team-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-card .team-role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--teal); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.team-card .team-bio { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.team-socials { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; }
.team-social-btn { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 7px; background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--gray-600); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.75rem; transition: all var(--transition); }
.team-social-btn:hover { background: var(--teal); color: white; }

/* ── Timeline / Journey ── */
.about-journey { background: var(--cream); }
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 52px auto 0;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.timeline-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Dot in center */
.timeline-dot {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--cream), 0 0 0 7px var(--border);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot { background: var(--teal); }

/* Cards left / right alternating */
.timeline-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.timeline-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.timeline-card.right { grid-column: 3; }
.timeline-card.left  { grid-column: 1; text-align: right; }
.timeline-empty { grid-column: auto; }

.timeline-year {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.timeline-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.3; }
.timeline-card p  { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── Press / Media ── */
.about-press { background: var(--white); }
.press-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.press-card {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.press-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); background: var(--white); }
.press-outlet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.press-outlet-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.press-outlet-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.press-outlet-date { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray-400); }
.press-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}
.press-card a {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.press-card a:hover { gap: 9px; }

/* ── Partners / Backed by ── */
.about-partners { background: var(--cream); padding: 72px 0; }
.partners-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.partner-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.partner-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.partner-logo-box {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.partner-item:hover .partner-logo-box { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.partner-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-400); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-story-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .story-float-card  { right: 0; }
  .team-grid         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .values-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .press-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero-stats { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
  .about-hero-stat  { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .about-hero-stat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .timeline::before { left: 22px; transform: none; }
  .timeline-item    { grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .timeline-card.left  { grid-column: auto; text-align: left; }
  .timeline-card.right { grid-column: auto; }
  .timeline-empty   { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .team-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .press-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partners-row { gap: 28px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — specific styles
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Contact Hero — split layout ── */
.contact-hero {
  padding-top: 68px;
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 100% 50%, rgba(43,191,164,0.13) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 50% at 0%  20%, rgba(43,191,164,0.07) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 52px 52px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.contact-hero-left .section-tag  { color: var(--teal-light); }
.contact-hero-left .section-title { color: white; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); }
.contact-hero-left .hero-lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.contact-info-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.contact-info-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.contact-info-row:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-color: rgba(43,191,164,0.3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.15);
  color: var(--teal-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.contact-info-value {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: white;
}
.contact-info-value a { color: white; transition: color var(--transition); }
.contact-info-value a:hover { color: var(--teal-light); }

/* Response time badge */
.response-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-top: 28px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.response-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Right: form card — floats below hero bg */
.contact-form-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
  padding: 44px 44px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  top: 0;
}

/* ── Main form section (form card continues here) ── */
.contact-form-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding-bottom: 96px;
}
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 0 44px 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(27,46,75,0.10);
}

/* ── Form elements ── */
.form-section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: block;
}
.form-section-label:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.form-row.full { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.form-field label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.form-field label .req { color: var(--teal); margin-left: 2px; }

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--white);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(43,191,164,0.12);
}
.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--gray-400); }
.form-input.error { border-color: #EF4444; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239,68,68,0.1); }
.form-input.success { border-color: #22C55E; }

.form-select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 20 20'%3e%3cpath stroke='%236b7280' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='1.5' d='M6 8l4 4 4-4'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 12px center;
  background-size: 16px;
  padding-right: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-select option { font-family: var(--font-body); }

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 130px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Input with icon prefix */
.input-icon-wrap { position: relative; }
.input-icon-wrap .input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.input-icon-wrap .form-input { padding-left: 40px; }
.input-icon-wrap:focus-within .input-icon { color: var(--teal); }

/* Phone country prefix */
.phone-wrap { display: flex; gap: 0; }
.phone-prefix {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-right: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) 0 0 var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.phone-wrap .form-input { border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0; }

/* Character counter */
.form-field .char-count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  text-align: right;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.form-field .char-count.near-limit { color: #D97706; }

/* Form submit row */
.form-submit-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.form-privacy-note i { color: var(--teal); }

/* Submit button states */
.btn-submit {
  padding: 14px 34px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  min-width: 160px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-submit .btn-spinner {
  display: none;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-top-color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
}
.btn-submit.loading .btn-text   { display: none; }
.btn-submit.loading .btn-spinner { display: block; }
.btn-submit.success { background: #22C55E !important; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ── Sidebar (right column) ── */
.contact-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; padding-top: 8px; }

/* Quick contact card */
.sidebar-quick-card {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  color: white;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sidebar-quick-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -50px; right: -50px;
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sqc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.sqc-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.sqc-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.sqc-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.15);
  color: var(--teal-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sqc-label { font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.sqc-val   { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: white; margin-top: 1px; }
.sqc-val a { color: white; transition: color var(--transition); }
.sqc-val a:hover { color: var(--teal-light); }

/* Office hours card */
.office-hours-card {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
}
.ohc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}
.ohc-title i { color: var(--teal); }
.ohc-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
}
.ohc-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.ohc-day { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.ohc-time { color: var(--gray-600); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.ohc-closed { color: var(--gray-400) !important; font-style: italic; }
.ohc-today { background: var(--teal-pale); margin: 0 -24px; padding: 9px 24px; }
.ohc-today .ohc-day { color: var(--teal); }

/* Social links card */
.social-links-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
}
.slc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.social-links-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.social-link-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.social-link-btn i { font-size: 1rem; }
.social-link-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.social-link-btn.linkedin:hover { border-color: #0A66C2; color: #0A66C2; background: #EBF5FB; }
.social-link-btn.twitter:hover  { border-color: #000; color: #000; background: #F5F5F5; }
.social-link-btn.instagram:hover{ border-color: #E1306C; color: #E1306C; background: #FCE4EC; }
.social-link-btn.facebook:hover { border-color: #1877F2; color: #1877F2; background: #E8F0FE; }

/* FAQ section */
.contact-faq { background: var(--cream); }
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--teal); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  color: var(--gray-600);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { background: var(--teal); color: white; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
}
.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; }

/* Success toast */
.form-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 9999;
  transform: translateY(80px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
}
.form-toast.show { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
.form-toast i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* Map embed placeholder */
.map-section { background: var(--navy); padding: 0; }
.map-placeholder {
  height: 300px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, #1E3A5F 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.map-placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(43,191,164,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(43,191,164,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}
.map-pin-group {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}
.map-pin-pulse {
  position: relative;
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.map-pin-pulse::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.3);
  animation: mapPulse 2s ease-out infinite;
}
.map-pin-pulse::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.15);
  animation: mapPulse 2s ease-out infinite 0.4s;
}
@keyframes mapPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}
.map-pin-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: white;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(43,191,164,0.4);
}
.map-address {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.map-address span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-weight: 400; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-card { border-radius: var(--radius-xl); margin-top: 40px; }
  .contact-form-wrap { border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl); }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-sidebar { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .contact-sidebar > * { flex: 1 1 280px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-card,
  .contact-form-wrap { padding-left: 22px; padding-right: 22px; }
  .contact-sidebar { flex-direction: column; }
  .social-links-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE — specific styles
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.services-page-hero {
  padding-top: 68px;
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.services-page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 80% 60%, rgba(43,191,164,0.14) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 10% 20%, rgba(43,191,164,0.08) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.services-page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.services-hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: 80px 0 72px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.services-page-hero .section-tag  { color: var(--teal-light); }
.services-page-hero .section-title { color: white; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.services-page-hero .section-sub  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); margin: 0 auto 40px; }

/* Service category quick-jump pills */
.services-quickjump {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.qj-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.qj-pill:hover,
.qj-pill.active {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(43,191,164,0.35);
}
.qj-pill i { font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* Wave divider between hero and content */
.hero-wave {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--navy);
}
.hero-wave svg { display: block; }

/* ── Service category section ── */
.service-category-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.service-category-section:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.service-cat-alt { background: var(--cream); }
.service-cat-white { background: var(--white); }

.service-cat-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.service-cat-title-group { flex: 1; }
.service-cat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.service-cat-title-group h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.service-cat-title-group p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.service-cat-cta {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

/* ── Service detail cards ── */
.service-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.service-detail-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.service-cat-alt .service-detail-card { background: var(--white); }

.service-detail-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--teal);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.service-detail-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.service-detail-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.sdc-icon-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sdc-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.service-detail-card:hover .sdc-icon { background: var(--teal); color: white; }

.sdc-popularity {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.sdc-popularity.hot    { background: #FEF2F2; color: #DC2626; }
.sdc-popularity.new    { background: var(--teal-pale); color: var(--teal); }
.sdc-popularity.top    { background: #FEF9C3; color: #B45309; }

.service-detail-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.service-detail-card > p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* What's included checklist */
.sdc-includes {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sdc-includes-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sdc-include-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.sdc-include-item i {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Price range tag */
.sdc-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.sdc-price {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.sdc-price-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.sdc-price-val {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.sdc-find-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.sdc-find-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ── Featured / Full-width service card ── */
.service-featured-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sfs-left {
  padding: 48px 44px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sfs-left::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -60px; left: -60px;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sfs-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.3);
  color: var(--teal-light);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sfs-left h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.sfs-left p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 400px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.sfs-left .btn { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.sfs-right {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  padding: 48px 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.sfs-right-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.sfs-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.sfs-check-item i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Process steps (horizontal, compact) ── */
.service-process {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 40px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
.sp-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sp-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.sp-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  z-index: 0;
}
.sp-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.sp-dot {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.sp-step.done .sp-dot { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: white; }
.sp-step.active .sp-dot { background: white; border-color: white; color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.sp-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.3;
  max-width: 80px;
}
.sp-step.done .sp-label,
.sp-step.active .sp-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* ── Comparison table ── */
.comparison-section { background: var(--cream); }
.comparison-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--white);
  min-width: 640px;
}
.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.comparison-table th {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  background: var(--gray-50);
}
.comparison-table th:first-child { color: var(--navy); width: 220px; }
.comparison-table td:first-child {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.comparison-table td { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gray-600); }
.comparison-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.comparison-table tr:hover td { background: var(--gray-50); }
.ct-check { color: var(--teal); font-size: 1rem; }
.ct-cross { color: var(--gray-300); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.ct-taxonect { background: rgba(43,191,164,0.04); }
.ct-taxonect td:first-child { color: var(--teal); }
.ct-head-taxonect { background: var(--teal) !important; color: white !important; border-radius: 0; }

/* ── Pricing section ── */
.services-pricing { background: var(--white); }
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.pricing-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.pricing-card.featured {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.pricing-card.featured:hover { transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.pricing-popular-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -13px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--teal);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.pricing-plan-name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pricing-card.featured .pricing-plan-name { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.pricing-amount {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.pricing-currency { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.pricing-number   { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; }
.pricing-period   { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-400); }
.pricing-card.featured .pricing-currency,
.pricing-card.featured .pricing-number { color: white; }
.pricing-card.featured .pricing-period { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.pricing-desc {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pricing-card.featured .pricing-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.pricing-features { margin-bottom: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.pricing-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.pricing-feature i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.75rem; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pricing-card.featured .pricing-feature { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.pricing-card .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ── CTA sticky bar at bottom of hero ── */
.services-hero-cta-bar {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 18px 0;
}
.services-hero-cta-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-cta-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.hero-cta-stat i { color: var(--teal); }
.hero-cta-sep { width: 1px; height: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .service-detail-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .service-featured-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sfs-right { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .sp-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .sp-steps::before { display: none; }
  .pricing-card.featured { transform: scale(1); }
  .pricing-card.featured:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sp-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .sfs-left, .sfs-right { padding: 32px 28px; }
  .service-process { padding: 28px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .services-quickjump { gap: 6px; }
  .qj-pill { padding: 7px 13px; font-size: 0.75rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS PAGE — specific styles
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.hiw-hero {
  padding-top: 68px;
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 58vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.hiw-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 20% 60%, rgba(43,191,164,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 85% 20%, rgba(43,191,164,0.09) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hiw-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 52px 52px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hiw-hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: 88px 0 72px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hiw-hero .section-tag  { color: var(--teal-light); }
.hiw-hero .section-title { color: white; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem); }
.hiw-hero .section-sub  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); margin-bottom: 36px; }

/* Mini step pills in hero */
.hiw-hero-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.hiw-hero-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hiw-hero-step:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-color: rgba(43,191,164,0.3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.hiw-hero-step-num {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hiw-hero-step-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.hiw-hero-step-text p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.hiw-hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }


/* ── Deep Dive Steps Section ── */
.hiw-steps-section { background: var(--white); }

/* Full-width step block: alternating layout */
.hiw-step-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 80px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}
.hiw-step-block:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.hiw-step-block.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.hiw-step-block.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }

/* Step number mega label */
.step-mega-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px; left: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gray-100);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hiw-step-block.reverse .step-mega-num { left: auto; right: 0; }

.hiw-step-text { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hiw-step-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hiw-step-tag .step-num-badge {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hiw-step-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.hiw-step-text > p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Feature bullets inside step */
.hiw-step-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.hiw-step-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hiw-step-feature:hover { background: var(--teal-pale); border-color: rgba(43,191,164,0.25); }
.hsf-icon {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hiw-step-feature:hover .hsf-icon { background: var(--teal); color: white; border-color: var(--teal); }
.hsf-text h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.hsf-text p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Visual mock-ups (right side of steps) ── */
.hiw-step-visual { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Form mock */
.step-mockup {
  background: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.mockup-bar {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.mockup-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
}
.mockup-bar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.mockup-body { padding: 24px; }

/* Chat bubbles */
.chat-bubble-mock {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 8px;
}
.chat-bubble-mock.bot { flex-direction: row; }
.chat-bubble-mock.user { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.cbm-avatar {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: white;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.cbm-avatar.user { background: var(--navy); }
.cbm-text {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 75%;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.chat-bubble-mock.bot  .cbm-text { background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--navy); border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; }
.chat-bubble-mock.user .cbm-text { background: var(--navy); color: white; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; }
.cbm-chips { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 8px; margin-left: 36px; }
.cbm-chip {
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Matching cards mock */
.matching-cards-mock { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.mcm-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.mcm-card:first-child { border-color: var(--teal); background: var(--teal-pale); }
.mcm-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mcm-info { flex: 1; }
.mcm-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.mcm-spec { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray-600); }
.mcm-score {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.3);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

/* Stars mock */
.stars-mock { display: flex; gap: 3px; color: #F59E0B; font-size: 0.7rem; }

/* Connect mock */
.connect-mock { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.connect-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.connect-step.done { background: var(--teal-pale); border-color: rgba(43,191,164,0.3); }
.connect-step.active { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); }
.cs-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.connect-step.done .cs-icon  { background: var(--teal); color: white; border-color: var(--teal); }
.connect-step.active .cs-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: white; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.cs-text {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.connect-step.active .cs-text { color: white; }
.connect-step.done .cs-text  { color: var(--teal); }
.cs-check {
  margin-left: auto;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: white;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Float badge on visuals */
.visual-float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  animation: floatY2 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 2;
}
.visual-float-badge.tl { top: -16px; left: -20px; }
.visual-float-badge.br { bottom: -16px; right: -20px; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.vfb-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vfb-text .vfb-num { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; }
.vfb-text .vfb-sub { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--gray-400); }


/* ── For CA / For User tabs ── */
.perspective-section { background: var(--cream); }
.perspective-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  background: var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 4px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
}
.perspective-tab {
  padding: 11px 28px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.perspective-tab.active { background: var(--navy); color: white; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.perspective-pane { display: none; }
.perspective-pane.active { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }

.perspective-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.perspective-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.pc-step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.perspective-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.perspective-card p  { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.7; }
.perspective-card .pc-icon {
  float: right;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 0 10px 14px;
}


/* ── Trust / Why Taxonect comparison ── */
.hiw-comparison { background: var(--white); }
.hiw-comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.hcg-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
}
.hcg-card.taxonect { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(43,191,164,0.1); }
.hcg-header {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
}
.hcg-card.taxonect .hcg-header { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }
.hcg-header h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.hcg-card.taxonect .hcg-header h4 { color: white; }
.hcg-header p { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gray-400); margin-top: 4px; }
.hcg-card.taxonect .hcg-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.hcg-rows { padding: 8px 0; }
.hcg-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}
.hcg-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.hcg-row i.yes { color: var(--teal); }
.hcg-row i.no  { color: var(--gray-300); }
.hcg-row i.warn { color: #F59E0B; }


/* ── FAQ ── */
.hiw-faq { background: var(--cream); }


/* ── CTA Bottom ── */
.hiw-bottom-cta {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.hiw-bottom-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(43,191,164,0.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hiw-bottom-cta h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.hiw-bottom-cta p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.hiw-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hiw-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hiw-step-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hiw-step-block.reverse { direction: ltr; }
  .step-mega-num { display: none; }
  .perspective-pane.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hiw-comparison-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .perspective-tabs { width: 100%; }
  .perspective-tab  { flex: 1; justify-content: center; padding: 10px 16px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS PAGE — specific styles
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.hiw-hero {
  padding-top: 68px;
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hiw-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 100% 40%, rgba(43,191,164,0.16) 0%, transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 55% at 0%  70%, rgba(43,191,164,0.08) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hiw-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 52px 52px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hiw-hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: 88px 0 80px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hiw-hero-left .section-tag  { color: var(--teal-light); }
.hiw-hero-left .section-title { color: white; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem); }
.hiw-hero-left .hero-lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hiw-hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Animated mini-flow on hero right */
.hiw-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.hiw-flow-preview {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.hiw-fp-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-bottom: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  cursor: default;
  animation: fpStepIn 0.6s ease both;
}
.hiw-fp-step:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0; }
.hiw-fp-step:last-child  { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg); }
.hiw-fp-step:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-color: rgba(43,191,164,0.25); }
@keyframes fpStepIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
.hiw-fp-step:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.hiw-fp-step:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.hiw-fp-step:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.hiw-fp-step:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.55s; }
.hiw-fp-step:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }

.hiw-fp-num {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.3);
  color: var(--teal-light);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hiw-fp-text { flex: 1; }
.hiw-fp-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.hiw-fp-sub   { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.hiw-fp-icon  { color: var(--teal-light); font-size: 1.1rem; opacity: 0.7; }

/* Time badge floating */
.hiw-time-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px; right: -16px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(43,191,164,0.4);
  animation: floatY2 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.htb-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.htb-label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-top: 3px; opacity: 0.85; }

/* ── Section labels ── */
.hiw-section-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.hiw-section-divider::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}

/* ── DEEP STEPS — large numbered sections ── */
.hiw-deep-steps { background: var(--white); }
.hiw-deep-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 72px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.hiw-deep-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.hiw-deep-step.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.hiw-deep-step.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }

/* Step number treatment */
.hiw-step-content {}
.hiw-step-num-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hiw-big-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-100);
  line-height: 1;
  position: relative;
}
.hiw-big-num span {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.hiw-step-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.hiw-step-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.hiw-step-content > p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hiw-step-detail-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hiw-step-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hiw-step-detail:hover { border-color: var(--teal); background: var(--teal-pale); }
.hiw-step-detail-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hiw-step-detail:hover .hiw-step-detail-icon { background: var(--teal); color: white; }
.hiw-step-detail-body {}
.hiw-step-detail-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.hiw-step-detail-desc  { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.5; }

/* Visual / illustration side */
.hiw-step-visual {
  position: relative;
}
/* Chat mockup */
.hiw-chat-mockup {
  background: #1E2530;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.hcm-topbar {
  background: #161B25;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.hcm-dots { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.hcm-dot  { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; }
.hcm-dot.red    { background: #FF5F57; }
.hcm-dot.yellow { background: #FFBD2E; }
.hcm-dot.green  { background: #28C840; }
.hcm-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-left: 6px; }
.hcm-body { padding: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.hcm-msg {
  max-width: 80%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.hcm-msg.bot  { background: #2A2D35; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); border-radius: 4px 14px 14px 14px; align-self: flex-start; }
.hcm-msg.user { background: #1B3A5F; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); border-radius: 14px 4px 14px 14px; align-self: flex-end; }
.hcm-chips { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hcm-chip {
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.3);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hcm-chip:hover { background: var(--teal); color: white; border-color: var(--teal); }
.hcm-typing { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; padding: 10px 14px; background: #2A2D35; border-radius: 4px 14px 14px 14px; width: fit-content; }
.hcm-typing span {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  animation: typingDot 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hcm-typing span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.hcm-typing span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
@keyframes typingDot {
  0%, 60%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.4; }
  30%            { transform: translateY(-5px); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Matching visual */
.hiw-match-visual {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
}
.hmv-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hmv-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.hmv-live-dot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
}
.hmv-live-dot::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #27C840;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}
.hmv-filter-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hmv-filter {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.3);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.hmv-ca-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hmv-ca-row:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.hmv-ca-avatar {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hmv-ca-name  { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.83rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.hmv-ca-spec  { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray-400); }
.hmv-ca-badge {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hmv-ca-badge i { font-size: 0.6rem; }

/* Connection visual */
.hiw-connect-visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.hcv-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hcv-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateX(4px); }
.hcv-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hcv-card-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.hcv-card-sub   { font-size: 0.77rem; color: var(--gray-400); }
.hcv-arrow { margin-left: auto; color: var(--gray-300); font-size: 0.85rem; transition: all var(--transition); }
.hcv-card:hover .hcv-arrow { color: var(--teal); transform: translateX(4px); }
.hcv-connector {
  width: 2px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin-left: 43px;
  position: relative;
}
.hcv-connector::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
}

/* Work begins visual */
.hiw-work-visual {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hiw-work-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(43,191,164,0.1);
}
.hwv-checklist { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hwv-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hwv-check-item.done { background: rgba(43,191,164,0.1); border-color: rgba(43,191,164,0.2); }
.hwv-check-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.hwv-check-icon {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hwv-check-icon.done  { background: var(--teal); color: white; }
.hwv-check-icon.open  { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.hwv-rating {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hwv-stars { color: #F59E0B; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.hwv-rating-text { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.hwv-rating-text strong { color: white; }

/* ── User / CA toggle tabs ── */
.hiw-audience-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 4px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
}
.hiw-audience-tab {
  padding: 10px 28px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hiw-audience-tab.active { background: white; color: var(--navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

/* ── Comparison / trust section ── */
.hiw-trust-section { background: var(--cream); }
.hiw-trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.hiw-trust-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hiw-trust-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.hiw-trust-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hiw-trust-card:hover .hiw-trust-icon { background: var(--teal); color: white; }
.hiw-trust-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hiw-trust-card p  { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── FAQ section ── */
.hiw-faq { background: var(--white); }

/* ── CTA section ── */
.hiw-cta-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.hiw-cta-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}
.hiw-cta-card.user-card { background: var(--navy); }
.hiw-cta-card.ca-card   { background: var(--teal-pale); border: 2px solid rgba(43,191,164,0.3); }
.hiw-cta-card .cta-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.user-card .cta-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.ca-card   .cta-label { color: var(--teal); }
.hiw-cta-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.user-card h3 { color: white; }
.ca-card   h3 { color: var(--navy); }
.hiw-cta-card p  { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.user-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.ca-card   p { color: var(--gray-600); }
.hiw-cta-perks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-top: 4px; }
.hiw-cta-perk {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.user-card .hiw-cta-perk { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.ca-card   .hiw-cta-perk { color: var(--navy); }
.hiw-cta-perk i { font-size: 0.75rem; }
.user-card .hiw-cta-perk i { color: var(--teal-light); }
.ca-card   .hiw-cta-perk i { color: var(--teal); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hiw-hero-inner     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .hiw-deep-step      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hiw-deep-step.reverse { direction: ltr; }
  .hiw-trust-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hiw-cta-split      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hiw-time-badge     { top: 12px; right: 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hiw-trust-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hiw-cta-card       { padding: 32px 28px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   JOIN AS CA PAGE — specific styles
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Hero: full dark, large & dramatic ── */
.jca-hero {
  padding-top: 68px;
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 65vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.jca-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 75% at 100% 40%, rgba(43,191,164,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 55% at 5%  70%, rgba(43,191,164,0.09) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.jca-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 52px 52px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.jca-hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: 88px 0 72px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left: headline block */
.jca-hero .section-tag  { color: var(--teal-light); }
.jca-hero .section-title { color: white; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); }
.jca-hero .hero-lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.jca-hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 36px; }

/* Proof chips below CTA */
.jca-proof-chips { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.jca-proof-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.jca-proof-chip i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.jca-proof-chip strong { color: white; }

/* Right: earnings/stats card */
.jca-hero-stats-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.jca-stats-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.jca-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.jca-stat-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.jca-stat-box:hover { background: rgba(43,191,164,0.12); border-color: rgba(43,191,164,0.25); }
.jsb-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.jsb-num span { color: var(--teal-light); }
.jsb-label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

/* Earnings bar */
.jca-earnings-bar {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.jeb-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.jeb-label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.jeb-amount { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--teal-light); }
.jeb-track { height: 6px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 100px; overflow: hidden; }
.jeb-fill  { height: 100%; border-radius: 100px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-light)); transition: width 1.2s ease; }

/* Top CA testimonial row */
.jca-mini-testimonial {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.jmt-avatar {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.jmt-text { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.45; }
.jmt-text strong { color: white; }
.jmt-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; color: #F59E0B; font-size: 0.65rem; margin-top: 4px; }


/* ── Benefits section ── */
.jca-benefits { background: var(--white); }
.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.benefit-card {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.benefit-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--teal);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.benefit-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.benefit-card:hover::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
.bc-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.benefit-card:hover .bc-icon { background: var(--teal); color: white; }
.benefit-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.benefit-card p  { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.72; }
.bc-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.bc-badge i { font-size: 0.6rem; }


/* ── Pricing plans ── */
.jca-pricing { background: var(--cream); }
.jca-plans-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 52px;
  align-items: start;
}
.jca-plan-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.jca-plan-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.jca-plan-card.featured {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.jca-plan-card.featured:hover { transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }

.plan-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -13px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--teal);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.plan-name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.jca-plan-card.featured .plan-name { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); }

.plan-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.plan-currency { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.plan-price    { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; }
.plan-period   { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-400); }
.jca-plan-card.featured .plan-currency,
.jca-plan-card.featured .plan-price { color: white; }
.jca-plan-card.featured .plan-period { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); }

.plan-annual-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.jca-plan-card.featured .plan-annual-note { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.plan-annual-note .save-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1px 8px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-left: 6px;
}
.jca-plan-card.featured .plan-annual-note .save-chip { background: rgba(43,191,164,0.2); color: var(--teal-light); }

.plan-features { margin-bottom: 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.plan-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.plan-feature i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.72rem; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.plan-feature.dim { opacity: 0.35; }
.plan-feature.dim i { color: var(--gray-400); }
.jca-plan-card.featured .plan-feature { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.plan-cta { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* Toggle bar */
.plan-toggle-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.plan-toggle-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}
.plan-toggle-label.active { color: var(--navy); }
/* Toggle switch */
.toggle-switch {
  position: relative;
  width: 46px; height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.toggle-switch input { opacity: 0; width: 0; height: 0; }
.toggle-slider {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 100px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.toggle-slider::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  left: 3px; top: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.toggle-switch input:checked + .toggle-slider::before { transform: translateX(22px); }


/* ── Registration multi-step form ── */
.jca-form-section { background: var(--white); }
.jca-form-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Step sidebar */
.jca-form-steps {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
}
.jfs-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.jfs-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.jfs-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.jfs-num {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.jfs-step.done   .jfs-num { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: white; }
.jfs-step.active .jfs-num { background: white; border-color: white; color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.jfs-info h5 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-bottom: 3px; transition: color 0.3s; }
.jfs-step.active .jfs-info h5 { color: white; }
.jfs-step.done   .jfs-info h5 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.jfs-info p { font-size: 0.73rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); line-height: 1.4; }
.jfs-step.active .jfs-info p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

/* Form card */
.jca-form-card {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.jca-form-card-header {
  background: white;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 24px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.jfch-step-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.jfch-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.jfch-progress {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
}
.jfch-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.jfch-dot.done   { background: var(--teal); }
.jfch-dot.active { width: 22px; border-radius: 100px; background: var(--navy); }

.jca-form-body { padding: 32px; }

/* Step panels */
.jca-step-panel { display: none; }
.jca-step-panel.active { display: block; }

/* Specialisation tag picker */
.spec-tags-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.spec-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: white;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.spec-tag:hover   { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.spec-tag.selected { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: white; }
.spec-tag.selected i { display: inline; }
.spec-tag i { display: none; font-size: 0.65rem; }

/* City multi-select */
.city-tags-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 8px; }
.city-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: white;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.city-tag:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.city-tag.selected { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: white; }

/* File upload zone */
.upload-zone {
  border: 2px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  background: white;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.upload-zone:hover { border-color: var(--teal); background: var(--teal-pale); }
.upload-zone i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gray-300); margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
.upload-zone p { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-400); line-height: 1.5; }
.upload-zone span { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; }

/* Fee range slider */
.fee-range-wrap { margin-top: 8px; }
.fee-range-labels { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gray-400); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.fee-slider {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 100%; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--teal) 40%, var(--border) 40%);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.fee-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 3px solid white;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.fee-value-display {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Plan selector in form */
.plan-selector-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 12px; margin-top: 8px; }
.plan-selector-card {
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.plan-selector-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); }
.plan-selector-card.selected { border-color: var(--navy); background: var(--navy); }
.plan-selector-card.selected .psc-name,
.plan-selector-card.selected .psc-price { color: white; }
.plan-selector-card.selected .psc-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.psc-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.psc-price { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.psc-desc { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray-400); line-height: 1.4; }
.psc-check {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px; right: 10px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: white;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}
.plan-selector-card.selected .psc-check { display: flex; }
.popular-plan-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: -9px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--teal);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Form nav buttons */
.jca-form-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.jca-form-nav .btn-back {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  padding: 0;
}
.jca-form-nav .btn-back:hover { color: var(--navy); }

/* Success state */
.jca-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 52px 32px;
  display: none;
}
.jca-success.show { display: block; }
.jca-success-icon {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  animation: bounceIn 0.6s ease;
}
@keyframes bounceIn {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.jca-success h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.jca-success p  { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto 24px; }


/* ── Testimonials ── */
.jca-testimonials { background: var(--cream); }
.jca-testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.jca-testi-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.jca-testi-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.jtc-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; color: #F59E0B; font-size: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.jtc-quote { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: italic; }
.jtc-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.jtc-avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.88rem; color: white; flex-shrink: 0; }
.jtc-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.jtc-role { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gray-400); margin-top: 2px; }
.jtc-earnings { margin-left: auto; text-align: right; }
.jtc-earn-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--teal); }
.jtc-earn-label { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--gray-400); font-family: var(--font-head); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .jca-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .jca-form-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .jca-form-steps { position: static; display: flex; gap: 0; overflow-x: auto; padding: 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
  .jfs-step { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; min-width: 80px; border-bottom: none; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); padding: 0 16px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0; }
  .jfs-step:last-child { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; }
  .jfs-info h5 { font-size: 0.7rem; }
  .jfs-info p  { display: none; }
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .jca-plans-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 400px; }
  .jca-plan-card.featured { transform: scale(1); }
  .jca-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .plan-selector-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .jca-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .jca-stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .jca-form-body { padding: 24px 20px; }
}