/* ===============================================
   PRO LIVING HAB - HIGH-ENERGY REDESIGN
   WOW FACTOR EDITION 🚀
   =============================================== */

/* ===================================
   CSS RESET & BASE
   =================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    /* HIGH-ENERGY VIBRANT COLORS 🌟 (BRIGHTNESS BOOST!) */
    --electric-blue: #0070FF;        /* Brighter! */
    --sky-blue: #00E0FF;              /* More vibrant! */
    --vibrant-purple: #9333ea;        /* Richer purple! */
    --light-purple: #c084fc;          /* Lighter accent! */
    --energetic-orange: #ff7043;      /* Warmer orange! */
    --bright-orange: #ffa726;         /* Golden glow! */
    --neon-green: #22d3ee;            /* Electric cyan! */
    --mint-green: #4ade80;            /* Lime green! */
    --deep-navy: #1e293b;             /* Lighter navy! */
    --space-blue: #334155;            /* Brighter slate! */
    
    /* ULTRA-VIBRANT GRADIENTS 🎨 (GLOW MODE!) */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0070FF 0%, #00E0FF 30%, #9333ea 100%);
    --gradient-energy: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7043 0%, #ffa726 50%, #ffd54f 100%);
    --gradient-success: linear-gradient(135deg, #22d3ee 0%, #4ade80 100%);
    --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #3b82f6 40%, #9333ea 70%, #a855f7 100%);
    --gradient-overlay: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.75), rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.75));
    --gradient-text: linear-gradient(135deg, #00E0FF 0%, #c084fc 50%, #ffa726 100%);
    
    /* BRIGHT NEUTRALS */
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --light-gray: #f8fafc;            /* Crisp white-blue */
    --gray: #94a3b8;                  /* Lighter gray */
    --dark-gray: #334155;              /* Slate (not too dark) */
    
    /* Logo Sizing */
    --pl-logo-h-desktop: 58px;
    --pl-logo-h-tablet: 48px;
    --pl-logo-h-mobile: 40px;
    --pl-hover-lift: -3px;
    --pl-hover-scale: 1.03;
    --pl-glow: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.3);
    
    /* Spacing */
    --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
    --spacing-sm: 1rem;
    --spacing-md: 2rem;
    --spacing-lg: 3rem;
    --spacing-xl: 4rem;
    --spacing-2xl: 6rem;
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    
    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --radius-xl: 32px;
    
    /* Shadows & Glows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --shadow-xl: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    /* BRIGHT Glows \u2728 */
    --glow-blue: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.7);
    --glow-purple: 0 0 40px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.7);
    --glow-orange: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 167, 38, 0.7);
    --glow-green: 0 0 40px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.7);
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-normal: 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;
    --transition-bounce: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    background: 
        radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 15% 10%, rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.12), transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 5%, rgba(255, 167, 38, 0.1), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(800px 700px at 50% 90%, rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.08), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

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

/* ===================================
   PROGRESS BAR
   =================================== */
.progress-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 5px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    width: 0%;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: width var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-blue);
}

/* ===================================
   NAVIGATION - Glassmorphism
   =================================== */
.nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.92) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #00E0FF, #9333ea, #ffa726) 1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.12);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
}

.nav.scrolled {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 40px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.18);
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #00E0FF, #9333ea, #ffa726) 1;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

/* =========================================
   PRO LIVING LOGO - Premium Interactive
   ========================================= */
.nav-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.pl-logo-link,
.nav-logo a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease, background-color 220ms ease;
    will-change: transform;
    outline: none;
    background: transparent; /* No white border! */
}

.pl-logo-img,
.logo-img {
    height: var(--pl-logo-h-desktop);
    width: auto;
    max-width: 280px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    image-rendering: auto;
    transition: transform 220ms ease, filter 220ms ease, opacity 220ms ease;
    transform-origin: left center;
}

.nav.scrolled .pl-logo-img,
.nav.scrolled .logo-img {
    height: 50px;
}

/* Hover micro-interaction */
.pl-logo-link:hover .pl-logo-img,
.nav-logo a:hover .logo-img {
    transform: translateY(var(--pl-hover-lift)) scale(var(--pl-hover-scale));
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.4)) 
            drop-shadow(0 0 15px var(--pl-glow));
}

/* Subtle hover background - NO WHITE BORDER! */
.pl-logo-link:hover,
.nav-logo a:hover {
    background: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Keyboard accessibility */
.pl-logo-link:focus-visible,
.nav-logo a:focus-visible {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Active/click state */
.pl-logo-link:active .pl-logo-img,
.nav-logo a:active .logo-img {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.01);
    opacity: 0.96;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-shadow: none;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bright-orange), var(--energetic-orange));
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width var(--transition-normal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--bright-orange);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 85%;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--electric-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 112, 255, 0.4);
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--bright-orange);
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--electric-blue);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 112, 255, 0.3);
}

/* ===================================
   HERO SECTION - Animated Background
   =================================== */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ✨ ULTRA-BRIGHT Animated Background Particles */
.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 167, 38, 0.3) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 20%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%);
    animation: pulseGlow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    animation: moveGrid 20s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.5; /* Brighter grid! */
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.6; }
}

@keyframes moveGrid {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate(50px, 50px); }
}

.hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-title{
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1.2;
    background: var(--gradient-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}


.hero-title-subline {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.55em;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

@keyframes heroGradientDrift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.hero-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20px -32px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%,
      rgba(59,220,255,0.28),
      transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%,
      rgba(184,107,255,0.24),
      transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(22px);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: titleGlow 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* Soft moving highlight sweep */
.hero-title::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-12px -18px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    110deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 35%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 55%,
    transparent 75%
  );
  transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-12deg);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: -2;
  pointer-events:none;
  animation: titleSweep 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: blur(1px);
}

@keyframes titleSweep {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-12deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  10% {
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
  40% {
    transform: translateX(120%) skewX(-12deg);
    opacity: 0.25;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(120%) skewX(-12deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes titleGlow {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
}



.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1.8;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.2s both;
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.4s both;
}

.hero-tagline strong {
    color: var(--bright-orange);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-shadow: var(--glow-orange);
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.6s both;
}

.btn {
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.btn:hover::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--gradient-energy);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-orange);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.6);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--sky-blue);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-blue);
}

/* ===================================
   TRUST BAR - Animated Stats
   =================================== */
/* 🔥 ULTRA-VIBRANT Trust Bar - STANDS OUT! */
.trust-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0070FF 0%, #00E0FF 25%, #9333ea 50%, #c084fc 75%, #ffa726 100%);
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 50px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.4), 0 -10px 50px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.3);
}

.trust-bar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    animation: shimmer 2.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { left: -100%; }
    100% { left: 100%; }
}

.trust-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.trust-stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 180px;
}

.trust-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.08);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.4), 0 10px 40px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.8);
}

.trust-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0070FF 0%, #00E0FF 30%, #9333ea 70%, #ffa726 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    line-height: 1;
    animation: numberPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes numberPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.trust-rating {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--bright-orange);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 167, 38, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 167, 38, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    line-height: 1;
    animation: starGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes starGlow {
    0%, 100% { text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 167, 38, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 167, 38, 0.4); }
    50% { text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 167, 38, 1), 0 0 60px rgba(255, 167, 38, 0.6); }
}

.trust-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===================================
   SECTION DIVIDERS - Animated
   =================================== */
.section-divider {
    height: 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section-divider svg {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* ===================================
   PARTNERS SECTION - Premium Display
   =================================== */
.partners-section {
    padding: calc(var(--spacing-2xl) * 1.5) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f4ff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.partners-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.partner-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) * 1.2);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    text-align: center;
    border: 3px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.1) inset;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        var(--electric-blue) 0%,
        var(--vibrant-purple) 35%,
        var(--energetic-orange) 70%,
        var(--neon-green) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) * 1.2);
}

.partner-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.partner-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.05);
    border-color: var(--electric-blue);
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
        0 0 40px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.4),
        0 0 80px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
}

.partner-logo-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.03), rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.03));
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.partner-logo {
    max-height: 90px;
    max-width: 90%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
}

/* AIA PRO logo - Make it LARGER */
.partner-logo-aia {
    max-height: 140px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
}

.partner-card:hover .partner-logo {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(2deg);
    filter: 
        drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.4))
        drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3));
}

.partner-name {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* ===================================
   TESTIMONIAL SECTION - Modern Carousel
   =================================== */
.testimonial-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A0E27 0%, #1a1f3a 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-carousel {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: calc(var(--spacing-xl) * 1.5);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
    animation: fadeInScale 0.6s ease-out;
    box-shadow: 
        0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) inset;
}

.testimonial.active {
    display: block;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    line-height: 1.9;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--electric-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--bright-orange);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-orange);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ===================================
   FEATURE CARDS - Glassmorphism
   =================================== */
.features-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--light-gray), var(--white));
}

.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.feature-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); /* Brighter! */
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.15); /* Subtle blue tint */
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.08); /* Blue glow shadow */
}

.feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.feature-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    z-index: -1;
}

.feature-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02); /* More lift! */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.25), 0 8px 32px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.15); /* Double glow! */
    border-color: var(--sky-blue);
}

/* Market card image hover zoom */
.feature-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.feature-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.feature-description {
    color: var(--gray);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ===================================
   STATS SECTION - Animated Counters
   =================================== */
/* 🌟 BRIGHT Stats Section (No More Gloomy!) */
.stats-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #7c3aed 50%, #db2777 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: pulseGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.stat-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--gradient-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.stat-context {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-weight: 400;
    display: block;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
}

/* ROI Highlight */
.impact-roi {
    margin-top: calc(var(--spacing-2xl) * 1.5);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.roi-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.15), rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.15));
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        0 0 40px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3);
}

/* ===================================
   ECOSYSTEM VISUALIZATION
   =================================== */
.ecosystem-visual {
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-gray), var(--white));
}

.ecosystem-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.ecosystem-item {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ecosystem-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.ecosystem-item:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ecosystem-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--electric-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), var(--glow-blue);
}

.ecosystem-icon {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    display: inline-block;
}

.ecosystem-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.ecosystem-desc {
    color: var(--gray);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===================================
   CTA SECTION - High Urgency
   =================================== */
.cta-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%);
    animation: pulseGlow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.urgency-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gradient-energy);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-orange);
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

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

/* ===================================
   FOOTER
   =================================== */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1e293b 0%, #334155 100%);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0 var(--spacing-md);
    position: relative;
}

.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--electric-blue), var(--vibrant-purple), transparent);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

/* Footer Logo Styling */
.footer-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
}

.footer-logo a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease, background-color 220ms ease;
}

.footer-logo img {
    height: 54px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 240px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 220ms ease, filter 220ms ease;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-logo a:hover img {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3));
}

.footer-logo a:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.05), rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.05));
}

.footer-section h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--gradient-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--sky-blue);
    padding-left: 5px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
}

/* ✨ VIBRANT Footer Tagline - STANDS OUT! */
.footer-tagline {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00E0FF 0%, #ffa726 50%, #c084fc 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.3);
    animation: subtleGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes subtleGlow {
    0%, 100% { 
        filter: brightness(1) drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.2));
    }
    50% { 
        filter: brightness(1.15) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.4));
    }
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ===================================
   ANIMATIONS
   =================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInScale {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.9);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-50px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(50px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Scroll-triggered animations */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

.fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.slide-in-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50px);
    transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

.slide-in-left.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.slide-in-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(50px);
    transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

.slide-in-right.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.scale-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

.scale-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1); 
}
    .footer-logo {
  animation: footerPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes footerPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.45));
  }
  50% {
    filter:
      drop-shadow(0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.55))
      drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(0,200,255,0.35));
  }
}


/* ===================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   =================================== */

/* Tablet logo sizing */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .pl-logo-img,
    .logo-img {
        height: var(--pl-logo-h-tablet);
        max-width: 220px;
    }
}
    .footer-logo img {
        height: 46px;
    }
    
    /* Trust stats - 2 columns on tablet */
    .trust-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }
    
    .trust-number {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }
    
    .trust-rating {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }


/* Mobile logo sizing */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .pl-logo-link,
    .nav-logo a {
        padding: 6px 10px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    
    .pl-logo-img,
    .logo-img {
        height: var(--pl-logo-h-mobile);
        max-width: 180px;
    }
    
    .footer-logo img {
        height: 38px;
        max-width: 170px;
    }
    
    /* Trust stats - 1 column on mobile */
    .trust-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
        max-width: 400px;
    }
    
    .trust-stat {
        min-height: 160px;
    }
    
    .trust-number {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    .trust-rating {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

/* Large tablets and small desktops */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-menu {
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: var(--spacing-xs) 10px;
    }
}

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 90px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: rgba(10, 14, 39, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: var(--spacing-lg);
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
    }
    
    .nav.scrolled .nav-menu {
        top: 70px;
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    
    .nav-menu .nav-link {
        color: var(--white);
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .features-grid,
    .partners-grid,
    .ecosystem-grid,
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .hero {
        padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    :root {
        --spacing-xl: 2rem;
        --spacing-2xl: 3rem;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

/* ===================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   =================================== */
.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.text-gradient {
    background: var(--gradient-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.glow-text {
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px currentColor;
}

/* ===================================
   MARKETS WE SERVE PAGE STYLES
   =================================== */

/* Page Hero */
.page-hero {
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #3b82f6 50%, #9333ea 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--white);
}

.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.3) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
    animation: pulseGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-copy .lead {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.trust-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
}

.trust-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.subtext {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Callout Box */
.callout {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1), rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.1));
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
}

.callout h2 {
    color: var(--electric-blue);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.checklist li {
    padding: 0.75rem 0 0.75rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.checklist li::before {
    content: '\u2713';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--neon-green);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* Market Grid */
.market-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.market-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 400px 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.market-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.2), 0 8px 32px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--sky-blue);
}

.market-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #9333ea);
}

.market-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.market-card:hover .market-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.market-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.market-content h3 {
    color: var(--electric-blue);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.market-content p {
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    color: var(--dark-gray);
}

.market-content ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.market-content li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.market-content li::before {
    content: '\u2022';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--vibrant-purple);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.market-note {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: rgba(255, 167, 38, 0.1);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--bright-orange);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* CTA Section */
.section-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #9333ea 50%, #db2777 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
}

.cta-box {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-box h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.cta-box p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

/* Footer Grid */
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--sky-blue);
}

/* Responsive - Markets Page */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-media {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .market-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .market-image {
        height: 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .trust-strip {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .trust-pill {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .market-content {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

.mb-sm { margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm); }
.mb-md { margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md); }
.mb-lg { margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg); }
.mb-xl { margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl); }

.mt-sm { margin-top: var(--spacing-sm); }
.mt-md { margin-top: var(--spacing-md); }
.mt-lg { margin-top: var(--spacing-lg); }
.mt-xl { margin-top: var(--spacing-xl); }

/* ===================================
   ACCESSIBILITY - Reduced Motion
   =================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .pl-logo-link,
    .nav-logo a,
    .pl-logo-img,
    .logo-img,
    .footer-logo img {
        transition: none !important;
    }
    
    .pl-logo-link:hover .pl-logo-img,
    .nav-logo a:hover .logo-img,
    .footer-logo a:hover img {
        transform: none !important;
        filter: none !important;
    }
    
    * {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}

/* ===================================
   FAQ PAGE STYLES
   =================================== */

/* FAQ Hero Section */
.faq-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #3b82f6 40%, #9333ea 70%, #a855f7 100%);
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0 var(--spacing-xl);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.2), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.faq-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.15), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.faq-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00E0FF 0%, #ffffff 50%, #ffa726 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.faq-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* FAQ Main Content */
.faq-main {
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
}

.faq-wrapper {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-2xl);
}

/* FAQ Items */
.faq-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 112, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--electric-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 112, 255, 0.2),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.3);
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.faq-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0070FF 0%, #00E0FF 50%, #9333ea 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.faq-answer {
    padding-left: calc(2.5rem + var(--spacing-md));
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.faq-answer p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.faq-answer p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-answer strong {
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.faq-list li {
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    position: relative;
}

.faq-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--electric-blue);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.faq-cta-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--electric-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-cta-link:hover {
    color: var(--vibrant-purple);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Why This Matters Section */
.why-matters {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #334155 100%);
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-matters::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--electric-blue), var(--vibrant-purple), var(--energetic-orange), transparent);
}

.why-matters-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.why-matters-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00E0FF 0%, #c084fc 50%, #ffa726 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.why-matters-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.why-matters-text p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.why-matters-text strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.why-matters-benefits {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.benefits-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.benefits-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.benefits-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.benefit-icon {
    color: var(--electric-blue);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.benefits-list li strong {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.why-matters-cta {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.cta-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Responsive FAQ Styles */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .faq-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .faq-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .why-matters-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-hero {
        padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    }
    
    .faq-hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .faq-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .faq-item {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .faq-question {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .faq-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .faq-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .faq-answer {
        padding-left: 0;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .why-matters {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .why-matters-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .why-matters-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .benefits-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .benefits-list li {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}
/* ==============================
   Stats Section Visual Effects
   ============================== */

.stats-section{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-section::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-2px;
  z-index:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 500px at 15% 25%, rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.24), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 450px at 85% 30%, rgba(160, 80, 255, 0.24), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 60% 85%, rgba(255, 120, 80, 0.18), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
  animation: statsGlow 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}


@keyframes statsGlow{
  0%   { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-20px, 10px, 0) scale(1.03); }
}

.stats-section .container{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stats-grid{
  display: grid;
  gap: 26px;
}
.stat-card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
}

.stat-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.10) inset;
}

.stat-number{
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* ================================
   90-Day Timeline (Center line + icons + 4 cards)
   ================================ */

.pl-90day-journey {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.pl-90day-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.pl-90day-header h2 {
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.pl-90day-header p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Timeline wrapper */
.pl-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

/* Center vertical line */
.pl-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 4px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(77, 161, 255, 0.25), rgba(140, 66, 255, 0.35));
}

/* Each step */
.pl-step {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 80px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 34px 0;
}

/* Node (icon bubble) sits on center line */
.pl-node {
  grid-column: 2;
  justify-self: center;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #5a67d8;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(90, 103, 216, 0.25);
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
}

.pl-icon {
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
}

/* Card box (your “clean cards” style) */
.pl-card {
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.pl-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: #4c51bf;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.pl-card ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.pl-card li {
  margin: 8px 0;
}

/* Highlight last card */
.pl-card.highlight {
  border-color: #667eea;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(102,126,234,0.22);
}

/* Left / Right placement */
.pl-step.left .pl-card {
  grid-column: 1;
  justify-self: end;
  width: min(480px, 100%);
  margin-right: 14px;
}

.pl-step.right .pl-card {
  grid-column: 3;
  justify-self: start;
  width: min(480px, 100%);
  margin-left: 14px;
}

/* Responsive: stack cards, keep line left */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pl-90day-header h2 { font-size: 34px; }

  .pl-timeline::before {
    left: 18px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .pl-step {
    grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr;
    margin: 20px 0;
  }

  .pl-node {
    grid-column: 1;
    justify-self: start;
  }

  .pl-step.left .pl-card,
  .pl-step.right .pl-card {
    grid-column: 2;
    justify-self: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 0 0 14px;
  }

/* =========================================
   Journey Layout Fix (2-column like original)
========================================= */
.journey-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(560px, 1.1fr) minmax(360px, 0.9fr);
  align-items: start;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =========================================
   Form Styling (bigger, cleaner, not “tiny”)
========================================= */
.form-card {
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 34px);
}

.form-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2vw, 2.1rem);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-subtitle {
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-form {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .field-full {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

.field label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 650;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}

.req {
  color: var(--energetic-orange);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 16px;            /* prevents “tiny” look */
  padding: 14px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(25, 120, 255, 0.18);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  outline: none;
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}

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

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.55);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
    0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.12),
    0 0 26px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.20);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.consent {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.consent input {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--electric-blue);
}

.btn-glow {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 34px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.18),
    0 0 26px rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.22);
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, filter .2s ease;
}

.btn-glow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  filter: brightness(1.03);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 44px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.24),
    0 0 34px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.18);
}

.form-footnote {
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* =========================================
   Phone Card Styling (restore “pop” + glow)
========================================= */
.phone-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.phone-callout {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.16), rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%),
    rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.22);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07),
    0 0 34px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.12);
}

.phone-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18));
}

.phone-number {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--electric-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.22);
}

.phone-number:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.phone-hours {
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Titles (match your existing palette vars) */
.card-title { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.card-title.orange { color: var(--energetic-orange); }
.card-title.blue { color: var(--electric-blue); }
.card-title.purple { color: var(--vibrant-purple); }

.checklist li::before {
  content: "✓";
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--energetic-orange);
  margin-right: 10px;
}



.steps { padding-left: 18px; } margin: 0; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--gray); }
.steps strong { color: var(--dark-gray); }
.muted { color: var(--gray); }


/* FORM: make it feel premium (bigger, not tiny) */
#contactForm .form-group label{
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

#contactForm input,
#contactForm select,
#contactForm textarea{
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid #e6eef7;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, transform .12s ease;
}

#contactForm input:focus,
#contactForm select:focus,
#contactForm textarea:focus{
  outline: none;
  border-color: rgba(0, 140, 255, .55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 140, 255, .12),
              0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* PHONE TAB: bring back glow + center look */
.phone-callout{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 140, 255, .10), rgba(120, 0, 255, .08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 140, 255, .22);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0, 140, 255, .12);
}

.phone-callout .phone-icon{
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.18));
}

.phone-callout .phone-number{
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--electric-blue);
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 140, 255, .18);
}

.phone-callout .phone-number:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.phone-callout .phone-hours{
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: .95rem;
}


/* CENTER PHONE CARD CONTENT */
.phone-card,
.phone-callout {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;      /* horizontal center */
  justify-content: center;  /* vertical center */
  text-align: center;
}
/* ===== WHY ACT NOW – FIXED CHECKMARKS ===== */
.checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}

.checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.checklist li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--energetic-orange);
}

/* ===================================
   CASE STUDIES PAGE (SINGLE SOURCE)
   =================================== */

.case-studies-page{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,14,39,0.02), rgba(10,14,39,0.00));
}

.case-studies-section{
  padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Optional flare layer */
.case-hero-sparkles{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(0,224,255,0.26) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, rgba(192,132,252,0.22) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 85%, rgba(255,167,38,0.16) 0%, transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(2px);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* SINGLE COLUMN so each case is its own “box” */
.case-grid{
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 56px; /* this is the separation */
}

/* CARD (REAL GLOW BORDER — no pseudo elements) */
.case-card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,224,255,0.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(147,51,234,0.22),
    0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.case-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0,224,255,0.60);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 26px rgba(0,224,255,0.25),
    0 0 34px rgba(147,51,234,0.18),
    0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}

/* TOP BAND */
.case-card-top{
  padding: var(--spacing-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,224,255,0.12), rgba(147,51,234,0.12));
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  position: relative;
}

/* Accent line */
.case-card-top::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,224,255,0.95), rgba(147,51,234,0.80), rgba(255,167,38,0.70), transparent);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* CASE STUDY # LABEL (make it pop) */
.case-kicker{
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00e0ff, #9333ea, #ffa726);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 22px rgba(0,224,255,0.25),
    0 8px 22px rgba(147,51,234,0.18);
}

.case-title{
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.case-subtitle{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,0.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 650;
}

/* BODY */
.case-body{
  padding: var(--spacing-xl);
  color: rgba(15,23,42,0.82);
}

.case-body h4{
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-sm) 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0f172a;
}
.case-body h4:not(:first-child){
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.case-list{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}
.case-list li{
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

/* METRICS */
.case-metrics{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .case-metrics{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 520px){
  .case-metrics{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.case-metric{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.90);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

.case-metric-num{
  display:block;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.case-metric-label{
  display:block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,0.70);
}

/* QUOTE */
.case-quote{
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,224,255,0.07), rgba(147,51,234,0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-left: 4px solid rgba(0,224,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.9;
  font-weight: 650;
}
.case-quote span{
  display:block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,0.70);
}

/* ===============================
   CASE STUDIES HERO — ALIGNMENT
   =============================== */
/* ===================================
   CASE HERO — MATCH INDEX ALIGNMENT
   =================================== */

.page-hero.case-hero{
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 80px;      /* brings "Case Studies" down */
  padding-bottom: 70px;
}

.case-hero-grid{
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left column: centered like index */
.case-hero-copy{
  text-align: center;
}

.case-hero-title{
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;

  /* gradient text like your index vibe */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00e0ff 0%, #9333ea 55%, #ffa726 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
 
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  
}

.case-hero-lead{
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 0 auto 22px auto;
}

/* Pills centered */
.case-hero-pills{
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* CTAs centered */
.case-hero-cta{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Right column: push “What you’ll see here” to bottom-right */
.case-hero-side{
  align-self: end;           /* bottom of hero */
  justify-self: end;         /* right side */
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
}

/* Give the side card a subtle glass look */
.case-hero-side .hero-card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Mobile: stack like index */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .case-hero-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .case-hero-side{
    justify-self: center;
    align-self: start;
    max-width: 520px;
  }
}


/* ===============================
   MOBILE FIX
   =============================== */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .page-hero .hero-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-media{
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 32px;
  }

  .cta-group{
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ==============================
   TRUST BAR — HERO STATS ROW
   ============================== */

.trust-bar{
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.page-hero .trust-bar .container{
  max-width: 980px;
}

.trust-stats{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.trust-stat{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.26);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.trust-number{
  display: block;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.05;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00e0ff, #9333ea, #ffa726);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
}

.trust-label{
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .trust-stats{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 520px){
  .trust-stats{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* OUTER GLOW HALO */
.superhero-carousel .hero-carousel-cta a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -22px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 200, 80, 0.85),
    rgba(255, 200, 80, 0) 70%
  );
  filter: blur(22px);
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* HOVER POP */
.superhero-carousel .hero-carousel-cta a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 36px rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.75),
    0 0 75px rgba(255, 220, 120, 0.95) !important;
}
/* =========================================================
   GRADIENT TITLE OVERRIDE (PASTE THIS AT VERY BOTTOM)
   Forces the “2nd picture” gradient title style
   ========================================================= */

/* Re-usable utility (apply this class to any title if you want) */
.title-gradient,
.text-gradient-override {
  background: var(--gradient-text) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  display: inline-block; /* keeps gradient consistent */
}

/* HERO MAIN TITLE */
.hero-title,
.hero h1,
.hero .hero-title-text {
  background: var(--gradient-text) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.25); /* soft glow like your redesign */
}

/* Common section titles (optional, but matches your redesign) */
.section-subtitle,
.faq-hero-title,
.why-matters-title,
.stat-number,
.trust-number {
  background: var(--gradient-text) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* If any global rule forces white text (common culprit), neutralize it */
.hero-title,
.hero h1,
.section-subtitle,
.faq-hero-title,
.why-matters-title {
  filter: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}