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

:root {
    --navy-deep: #06051e;
    --navy: #0f0e3a;
    --indigo: #1e1b6e;
    --indigo-light: #3a36a8;
    --gold: #d4af37;
    --gold-light: #f0d060;
    --gold-dark: #a88a35;
    --gold-glow: rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
    --cyan: #00d4ff;
    --cyan-glow: rgba(0,212,255,0.15);
    --white: #ffffff;
    --off-white: #f0f1f8;
    --gray-50: #f4f5f9;
    --gray-100: #e2e4ec;
    --gray-200: #c8cbd8;
    --gray-400: #9ca3af;
    --gray-500: #6b7280;
    --gray-600: #4b5563;
    --gray-700: #374151;
    --gray-800: #1f2937;
    --success: #00e68a;
    --error: #ff4466;
    --radius: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(6,5,30,0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(6,5,30,0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(6,5,30,0.10);
    --shadow-xl: 0 24px 64px rgba(6,5,30,0.14);
    --shadow-glow-gold: 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
    --shadow-glow-cyan: 0 0 40px rgba(0,212,255,0.10);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ── UTILITY ── */
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section-pad { padding: 110px 0; }
.section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 15px 38px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.btn:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px var(--gold-glow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
    color: var(--gold);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── REVEAL ANIMATIONS ── */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* ── HEADER ── */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0 24px;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    background: transparent;
}
.header.scrolled,
.header.header-solid {
    background: rgba(6,5,30,0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
}
.header-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 80px;
}
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-img {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
}
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 36px; }
.nav a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.nav a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px; left: 50%;
    width: 0; height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    transition: all 0.3s;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.nav a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.sign-in-btn {
    padding: 10px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px var(--gold-glow);
}
.sign-in-btn:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: url('../images/hero-bg.png') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(6,5,30,0.55) 0%, rgba(10,9,48,0.45) 40%, rgba(30,27,110,0.35) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-grid-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 80px 80px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 140px 24px 180px;
}
.hero-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}
.hero-text { text-align: left; }
.hero-illustration {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}
.hero-illustration img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 450px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.1));
}
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.2s both;
}
.hero h1 span {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}
.hero p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    max-width: 520px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.4s both;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.6s both;
}
.hero-wave-shape {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-wave-shape img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}
.hero-wave-shape.two {
    bottom: -2px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    z-index: 2;
}
/* Hero floating orbs */
.hero-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.35;
    filter: blur(60px);
}
.hero-orb.orb-1 {
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 10%; right: 8%;
    animation: orb-drift 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-orb.orb-2 {
    width: 220px; height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--cyan) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: 20%; left: 5%;
    animation: orb-drift 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
.hero-orb.orb-3 {
    width: 160px; height: 160px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--indigo-light) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 50%; left: 40%;
    animation: orb-drift 14s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}
@keyframes orb-drift {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    25% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.1); }
    50% { transform: translate(-15px, 25px) scale(0.95); }
    75% { transform: translate(20px, 10px) scale(1.05); }
}

/* ── TRUST STRIP ── */
.trust-strip {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
    padding: 40px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-strip::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 50%, transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.trust-items {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}
.trust-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.trust-text strong {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.trust-text span {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.trust-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* Services CTA */
.services-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 48px;
}
.btn-outline-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 15px 38px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--indigo);
    color: var(--indigo);
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background: var(--indigo);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-18px); }
}
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { background-position: -200% center; }
    100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}
@keyframes pulse-glow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.3); }
}

/* ── SERVICES SHOWCASE ── */
.services-showcase {
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}
.services-showcase::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url('images/services-bg.svg') no-repeat center / cover;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
}
.service-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo-light), var(--gold), var(--cyan));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle 200px at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(212,175,55,0.04), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), var(--shadow-glow-gold);
    border-color: transparent;
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.service-icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,27,110,0.06), rgba(58,54,168,0.1));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--indigo);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    transition: all 0.4s;
    position: relative;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo), var(--navy));
    color: var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30,27,110,0.2);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.service-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ── ABOUT US ── */
.about {
    background: var(--off-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.04), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.about-wave-top { position: absolute; top: -2px; left: 0; right: 0; }
.about-wave-top svg { display: block; width: 100%; }
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.about-block {
    padding: 44px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    transition: all 0.4s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-block::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 4px; height: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--indigo-light));
    transition: height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
    border-radius: 0 0 4px 0;
}
.about-block:hover::before { height: 100%; }
.about-block:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow-gold);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.about-block-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,27,110,0.06), rgba(58,54,168,0.08));
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--indigo);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.about-block h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-block p {
    color: var(--gray-600);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
}
.goals-list { list-style: none; }
.goals-list li {
    padding: 22px 28px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.goals-list li:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
    transform: translateX(8px);
}
.goals-list li strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.goals-list li span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}
.goal-number {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    margin-right: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--gold-glow);
}

/* ── SERVICES GRID (12) ── */
.services-full {
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}
.services-full-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}
.sf-card {
    padding: 36px 28px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sf-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 50%;
    width: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--cyan));
    transition: all 0.4s;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.sf-card:hover::after { width: 80%; }
.sf-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: transparent;
}
.sf-icon {
    width: 68px; height: 68px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,27,110,0.04), rgba(212,175,55,0.06));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--indigo);
    transition: all 0.4s;
}
.sf-card:hover .sf-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--indigo));
    color: var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30,27,110,0.2);
}
.sf-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sf-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── WHY CHOOSE US ── */
.why-choose {
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, #0a0930 40%, var(--indigo) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.why-choose::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 400px at 10% 50%, rgba(212,175,55,0.05), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 400px at 90% 50%, rgba(0,212,255,0.04), transparent);
}
.why-choose::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.01) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.01) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100px 100px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
}
.why-choose .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.why-choose .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.why-card {
    padding: 52px 40px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0), rgba(212,175,55,0.2), rgba(0,212,255,0.1), rgba(0,212,255,0));
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s;
}
.why-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.why-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), var(--shadow-glow-gold);
}
.why-card-icon {
    width: 68px; height: 68px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--gold-glow);
    animation: pulse-glow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.why-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.why-card h4 {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.why-card p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

/* ── HOW IT WORKS ── */
.how-it-works {
    background: var(--off-white);
    position: relative;
}
.steps-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
}
.steps-row::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 44px;
    left: 14%;
    right: 14%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--indigo-light), var(--cyan), var(--gold));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmer 4s linear infinite;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.5;
}
.step-item {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.step-number {
    width: 88px; height: 88px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 3px solid transparent;
    background-image: linear-gradient(white, white), linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--indigo-light));
    background-origin: border-box;
    background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.step-item:hover .step-number {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    background-clip: padding-box;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    transform: scale(1.15);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 30px var(--gold-glow);
}
.step-item h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.step-item p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    max-width: 220px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── STATISTICS ── */
.statistics {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep), #0a0930, var(--indigo));
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 100px 0;
}
.statistics::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 80px 80px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
}
.statistics::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle 200px at 20% 50%, rgba(212,175,55,0.06), transparent),
        radial-gradient(circle 200px at 80% 50%, rgba(0,212,255,0.04), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.stat-item {
    padding: 40px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: all 0.4s;
}
.stat-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}
.stat-number {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}
.stat-label {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.stat-divider {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    margin: 12px auto 0;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
.testimonials {
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}
.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}
.testimonial-card {
    padding: 40px 30px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    width: 100px; height: 100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.05), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 3rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}
.testimonial-card blockquote {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo), var(--navy));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(30,27,110,0.2);
}
.testimonial-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.testimonial-role {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

/* ── FAQ ── */
.faq {
    background: var(--off-white);
    position: relative;
}
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s;
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-item.active { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.1); }
.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 24px 30px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-align: left;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-question { color: var(--indigo); }
.faq-question i {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 30px 24px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ── NEWSLETTER ── */
.newsletter {
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, var(--navy-deep), #0a0930, var(--indigo));
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px; height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.06), transparent 70%);
    top: -250px; right: -150px;
}
.newsletter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.04), transparent 70%);
    bottom: -200px; left: -100px;
}
.newsletter-inner {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.newsletter .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.newsletter .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 16px 26px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.4s;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.newsletter-form input:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow);
}

/* ── FOOTER ── */
.footer {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
    position: relative;
}
.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0.2;
}
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 48px;
    padding: 80px 0 48px;
}
.footer-about p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}
.footer-social a {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.4s;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--gold-glow);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.footer h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); transform: translateX(4px); display: inline-block; }
.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    list-style: none;
}
.footer-contact i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
}
.footer-contact span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
/* Footer Regulatory Info */
.footer-reg-info {
    list-style: none;
}
.footer-reg-info li {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.footer-reg-info li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}
.reg-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.reg-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', monospace;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    word-break: break-all;
}

/* Footer Disclaimer */
.footer-disclaimer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    padding: 28px 0;
    margin-top: 16px;
}
.footer-disclaimer p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    padding: 24px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
}
.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── PARTNERS ── */
.partners {
    background: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
}
.partner-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: all 0.4s;
}
.partner-logo img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 60px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(0.5);
    transition: all 0.4s;
}
.partner-logo:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ── CONTACT PAGE ── */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.contact-card {
    padding: 44px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    height: 100%;
}
.contact-card-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.contact-info-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
}
.contact-info-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,27,110,0.06), rgba(212,175,55,0.06));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--indigo);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-item strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.contact-info-item span {
    color: var(--gray-500);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.contact-booking-note {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.contact-booking-note i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-form-fields {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}
.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}
.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}
.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    background: var(--white);
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
}
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--gray-400);
}
.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}
.contact-success {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px;
}
.contact-success i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--success);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: block;
}
.contact-success h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.contact-success p {
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── MOBILE NAV ── */
.mobile-nav {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(6,5,30,0.98);
    z-index: 999;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 36px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav a {
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.mobile-nav-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px; right: 24px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* ── BLAZOR OVERRIDES ── */
#blazor-error-ui {
    color-scheme: light only;
    background: lightyellow;
    bottom: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 -1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    display: none;
    left: 0;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem 0.7rem 1.25rem;
    position: fixed;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
}
#blazor-error-ui .dismiss {
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    right: 0.75rem;
    top: 0.5rem;
}
.loading-progress {
    position: absolute;
    display: block;
    width: 8rem;
    height: 8rem;
    inset: 20vh 0 auto 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.loading-progress circle {
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
    stroke-width: 0.6rem;
    transform-origin: 50% 50%;
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
}
.loading-progress circle:last-child {
    stroke: var(--gold);
    stroke-dasharray: calc(3.141 * var(--blazor-load-percentage, 0%) * 0.8), 500%;
    transition: stroke-dasharray 0.05s ease-in-out;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--gold-glow));
}
.loading-progress-text {
    position: absolute;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    inset: calc(20vh + 3.25rem) 0 auto 0.2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.loading-progress-text:after {
    content: var(--blazor-load-percentage-text, "Loading");
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .hero-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
    .hero-text { text-align: center; }
    .hero-illustration { display: none; }
    .hero p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .hero-buttons { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav { display: none; }
    .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
    .steps-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .steps-row::before { display: none; }
    .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .hero-orb { display: none; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .section-pad { padding: 70px 0; }
    .trust-items { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
    .trust-item { flex-direction: column; }
    .trust-divider { width: 60px; height: 1px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .steps-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
    .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
}