/* --- THE PREMIUM DESIGN SYSTEM --- */
    :root {
      --bg-dark: #F8FAFC;
      --bg-surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
      --accent-gold: #daa41b;
      --accent-bronze: #9E6B23;
      --text-main: #111827;
      --text-dim: #4B5563;
      --glass-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
      --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
      --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
      --transition-fast: 160ms var(--ease-out);
      --transition-medium: 220ms var(--ease-out);
      --transition-slow: 460ms var(--ease-out);
      --press-scale: 0.97;
      --reveal-distance: 24px;
    }

    * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 120px; }
    html, body { overflow-x: clip; max-width: 100%; }
    body { color: var(--text-main); font-family: var(--font-heading); line-height: 1.6; overflow-x: hidden; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }

    .video-container {
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
      z-index: -1; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EFF2F5 50%, #E8ECF1 100%);
    }

    .video-container::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 600px;
      height: 600px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
      top: -100px;
      right: -100px;
      border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .video-container::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 400px;
      height: 400px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
      bottom: -50px;
      left: 10%;
      border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .video-container video {
      display: none;
    }

    /* --- GLASS NAVIGATION - DARK PREMIUM --- */
    nav {
      position: fixed; top: 18px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: min(94%, 1380px); min-height: 78px;
      background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.85); backdrop-filter: blur(30px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-radius: 100px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 20px;
      padding: 12px 18px 12px 26px; z-index: 1000; box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }
    .nav-logo { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-gold); text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: -1px; flex: 0 0 auto; transition: color 160ms; }
    .nav-logo:hover { color: #FFD700; }

    /* Navigation structure */
    nav { gap: 20px; }
    .nav-links { display: flex; gap: clamp(12px, 1.4vw, 22px); list-style: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; }
    .nav-links a {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); text-decoration: none; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.4px;
      transition: color var(--transition-medium), transform var(--transition-medium);
      position: relative; padding: 10px 0; white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-links a::after {
      content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 100%; height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-bronze), var(--accent-gold));
      transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform var(--transition-medium), opacity var(--transition-medium);
      opacity: 0.45;
    }
    .nav-links a:hover { color: #FFFFFF; }
    .nav-links a:focus-visible { color: var(--accent-gold); }
    .nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 0.65; }
    .nav-links a:focus-visible::after { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
    .nav-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      align-items: center;
      margin-left: auto;
      flex: 0 0 auto;
    }

    .nav-login {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-decoration: none;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.8px;
      padding: 10px 14px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      transition: all 200ms var(--ease-out);
      border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    }

    .nav-login.student {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    }
    .nav-login.student:hover {
      color: #FFFFFF;
      background: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.2);
      border-color: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.5);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.15);
    }

    .nav-login.admin {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    }
    .nav-login.admin:hover {
      color: #FFFFFF;
      background: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.2);
      border-color: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.5);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.15);
    }

    .nav-cta {
      color: #000;
      background: var(--accent-gold);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 10px 18px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 12px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 200ms;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .nav-cta:hover {
      background: #ffd966;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .nav-cta:active {
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Mobile menu button */
    .nav-menu-btn {
      display: none;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      font-size: 24px;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 8px;
      transition: color 160ms;
    }
    .nav-menu-btn:hover {
      color: var(--accent-gold);
    }

    /* --- HERO SECTION - VIDEO BACKGROUND --- */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 180px 20px 100px;
      margin-top: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: #000;
      min-height: 100vh;
    }

    /* Hero video background */
    .hero-video-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-video-bg {
      background: #07070f;
    }
    .hero-video-bg video {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      object-fit: cover;
      opacity: 0.7;
      filter: contrast(1.08) saturate(1.1);
      image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
    }
    /* Editorial scrim — subtle vignette, darker band behind content */
    .hero-video-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 1;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 55%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10) 85%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 7, 15, 0.45) 0%, rgba(7, 7, 15, 0.15) 30%, rgba(7, 7, 15, 0.15) 70%, rgba(7, 7, 15, 0.50) 100%);
    }
    /* Hero ambient background (on top of video overlay) */
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 2;
      overflow: hidden;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-bg-grid {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 64px 64px;
      mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, black 30%, transparent 100%);
      -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, black 30%, transparent 100%);
    }
    .hero-glow {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(80px);
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: glowPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }
    @keyframes glowPulse {
      0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); }
      100% { opacity: 0.9; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1); }
    }
    .hero-glow-1 {
      width: 600px;
      height: 600px;
      top: -10%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }
    .hero-glow-2 {
      width: 400px;
      height: 400px;
      bottom: 10%;
      left: 5%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
      animation: glowPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
    }
    .hero-glow-3 {
      width: 350px;
      height: 350px;
      top: 20%;
      right: 0%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
      animation: glowPulse 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }
    .hero-noise {
      display: none;
    }
    .hero-vignette {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 90% at 50% 40%, transparent 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 100%);
    }

    .motion-pill {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
      padding: 6px 18px 6px 6px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      animation: springFadeIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.1) forwards;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }
    .motion-pill:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-color: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.3);
    }
    .badge-dot {
      width: 24px;
      height: 24px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #ffd966);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      position: relative;
    }
    .badge-dot::after {
      content: '';
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    }
    .badge-arrow {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }
    .motion-pill:hover .badge-arrow {
      transform: translateX(6px);
      color: var(--accent-gold);
    }

    .hero h1 {
      font-size: clamp(42px, 5.5vw, 72px);
      line-height: 1.05;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -3px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      max-width: 900px;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      animation: springFadeIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.1) 0.05s forwards;
    }
    .hero h1 .hero-line-primary {
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
      display: block;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    }
    .hero h1 .text-gradient-gold {
      display: block;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700 0%, #FFC107 30%, #FFD700 60%, #FFEC8B 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      padding-bottom: 0.1em;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)) drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.4));
    }

    .motion-paragraph {
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
      font-size: clamp(19px, 1.75vw, 22px) !important;
      max-width: 700px;
      margin: 0 auto 28px;
      font-weight: 700 !important;
      line-height: 1.7;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      animation: springFadeIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.1) 0.1s forwards;
      letter-spacing: -0.1px;
      padding: 0;
      background: none;
      backdrop-filter: none;
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
      border: none;
      box-shadow: none;
      -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
      text-shadow:
        0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
        0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    }
    .motion-paragraph strong {
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
      font-weight: 800 !important;
    }
    .hero-pathway {
      display: block;
      text-align: center;
      color: #FFEB3B;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: clamp(18px, 1.7vw, 22px);
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
      margin: 0 auto 44px;
      max-width: 720px;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      animation: springFadeIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.1) 0.15s forwards;
      text-shadow:
        0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
        0 0 28px rgba(255, 235, 59, 0.35);
    }
    .hero-shell { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 5; width: 100%; }
    .hero-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; align-items: center; }
    .hero-main { text-align: center; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; perspective: 1000px; }

    .modern-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-top: 0;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      animation: springFadeIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.1) 0.15s forwards;
    }

    .btn-primary-framer {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #FFC107, #FFD700);
      color: #000;
      padding: 16px 36px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.2px;
      text-decoration: none;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.5), 0 0 50px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25);
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: none;
    }
    .btn-primary-framer:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.35), 0 0 120px rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.15);
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd966, var(--accent-gold));
      color: #000;
    }
    .btn-primary-framer svg {
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }
    .btn-primary-framer:hover svg {
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }
    .btn-primary-framer::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: -100%;
      width: 50%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
    }
    .btn-primary-framer:hover::after {
      left: 200%;
      transition: left 0.8s ease-in-out;
    }

    .btn-secondary-framer {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 16px 36px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }
    .btn-secondary-framer:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
      transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
      border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    .hero-built-as {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      margin-top: 20px;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }

    .motion-signals {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 56px;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      animation: springFadeIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.1) 0.2s forwards;
    }
    .signal-item {
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .signal-item::before {
      content: '';
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23daa41b' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14'/%3E%3Cpolyline points='22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center;
      background-size: contain;
      opacity: 0.7;
    }
    .signal-slash {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      font-weight: 300;
    }

    /* Hero bottom fade to white */
    .hero-fade-out {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 200px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, #F8FAFC);
      z-index: 6;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    @keyframes springFadeIn {
      0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97); }
      100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
    }

    /* --- HERO STATS STRIP --- */
    .hero-stats-strip {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 0;
      margin-top: 48px;
      padding: 28px 48px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 16px;
      max-width: 620px;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      animation: springFadeIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.1) 0.25s forwards;
    }
    .hero-stat {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      flex: 1;
      padding: 0 20px;
    }
    .hero-stat-number {
      font-size: 36px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--accent-gold);
      line-height: 1;
      letter-spacing: -1px;
    }
    .hero-stat-suffix {
      font-size: 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--accent-gold);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .hero-stat-label {
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1.2px;
      margin-top: 6px;
    }
    .hero-stat-divider {
      width: 1px;
      height: 36px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .hero-stats-strip {
        padding: 20px 16px;
        gap: 0;
        max-width: 100%;
      }
      .hero-stat { padding: 0 12px; }
      .hero-stat-number { font-size: 26px; }
      .hero-stat-suffix { font-size: 20px; }
      .hero-stat-label { font-size: 10px; }
    }

    /* --- MOBILE MENU PANEL --- */
    .mobile-menu {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      right: -100%;
      width: 300px;
      max-width: 85vw;
      height: 100vh;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
      backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
      z-index: 1001;
      padding: 80px 28px 40px;
      box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
      transition: right 350ms var(--ease-out);
      overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .mobile-menu.open {
      display: block;
      right: 0;
    }
    .mobile-menu-overlay {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      z-index: 1000;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 300ms ease;
    }
    .mobile-menu-overlay.open {
      display: block;
      opacity: 1;
    }
    .mobile-menu-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 20px;
      right: 20px;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      font-size: 28px;
      cursor: pointer;
      color: var(--text-main);
      padding: 8px;
      transition: color 200ms;
    }
    .mobile-menu-close:hover {
      color: var(--accent-gold);
    }
    .mobile-menu-links {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0 0 32px 0;
    }
    .mobile-menu-links li {
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }
    .mobile-menu-links a {
      display: block;
      padding: 16px 0;
      color: var(--text-main);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
      transition: color 200ms;
    }
    .mobile-menu-links a:hover {
      color: var(--accent-gold);
    }
    .mobile-menu-actions {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .mobile-menu-actions a {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 14px 20px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.8px;
      transition: all 200ms;
    }
    .mobile-menu-actions .mobile-student-btn {
      color: var(--text-main);
      background: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.1);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.3);
    }
    .mobile-menu-actions .mobile-student-btn:hover {
      background: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.2);
      border-color: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.5);
    }
    .mobile-menu-actions .mobile-admin-btn {
      color: var(--text-main);
      background: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.06);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.2);
    }
    .mobile-menu-actions .mobile-admin-btn:hover {
      background: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.15);
      border-color: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.4);
    }
    .mobile-menu-actions .mobile-cta-btn {
      color: #000;
      background: var(--accent-gold);
    }
    .mobile-menu-actions .mobile-cta-btn:hover {
      background: #ffd966;
    }

    /* --- THE PROBLEM STAT SECTION --- */
    .problem-stat-section {
      background: #0F172A;
      padding: 80px 20px;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .problem-stat-section::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .problem-stat-number {
      font-size: clamp(56px, 10vw, 120px);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--accent-gold);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      letter-spacing: -3px;
    }
    .problem-stat-text {
      font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 28px);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      font-weight: 600;
      max-width: 700px;
      margin: 0 auto 20px;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }
    .problem-stat-subtext {
      font-size: 15px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      max-width: 500px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* --- DARK SECTION (How It Works) --- */
    .section-dark {
      background: #0F172A !important;
      color: #fff;
    }
    .section-dark .section-title {
      color: #fff;
    }
    .section-dark .section-subtitle {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    }
    .section-dark .step-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
    .section-dark .step-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    }
    .section-dark .step-card h3 {
      color: #fff;
    }
    .section-dark .step-card p {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    }
    .section-dark .step-card p strong {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    }
    .section-dark .step-icon {
      font-size: 36px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      display: block;
    }

    /* --- CARD ICONS --- */
    .card-icon {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05));
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
      border-radius: 14px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .card-icon svg {
      width: 28px;
      height: 28px;
      stroke: var(--accent-gold);
      fill: none;
      stroke-width: 1.8;
      stroke-linecap: round;
      stroke-linejoin: round;
    }

    /* --- BENEFIT SVG ICONS --- */
    .benefit-icon-svg {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      display: block;
    }
    .benefit-icon-svg svg {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      stroke: var(--accent-gold);
      fill: none;
      stroke-width: 1.5;
      stroke-linecap: round;
      stroke-linejoin: round;
    }

    /* --- ANIMATED GRADIENT MESH (replaces flat backgrounds) --- */
    .gradient-mesh {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      z-index: -2;
      pointer-events: none;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 10% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 90% 80%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
    }

    /* --- HERO QUOTE TYPEWRITER CURSOR --- */
    .hero-cursor {
      display: inline-block;
      width: 3px;
      height: 0.9em;
      background: var(--accent-gold);
      margin-left: 4px;
      vertical-align: text-bottom;
      animation: cursorBlink 1s step-end infinite;
    }
    @keyframes cursorBlink {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
      50% { opacity: 0; }
    }

    /* --- GLOWING LINE DIVIDER (between sections) --- */
    .glow-divider {
      width: 100%;
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4), transparent);
      margin: 0;
      border: none;
      position: relative;
    }
    .glow-divider::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: -4px;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 9px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), transparent);
      filter: blur(4px);
    }

    /* --- TILT CARD EFFECT --- */
    .tilt-card {
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      perspective: 1000px;
    }

    /* --- SCROLL-TRIGGERED NUMBER COUNTER for problem stat --- */
    .problem-stat-number {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #ffd966, var(--accent-gold));
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    /*  MARQUEE SCROLLING TRUST STRIP                     */
    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .marquee-strip {
      background: #0F172A;
      padding: 14px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    }
    .marquee-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0;
      align-items: center;
      width: max-content;
      animation: marqueeScroll 30s linear infinite;
    }
    .marquee-item {
      color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.85);
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      padding: 0 24px;
    }
    .marquee-dot {
      width: 5px;
      height: 5px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    @keyframes marqueeScroll {
      0% { transform: translateX(0); }
      100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    /*  WHO VISUAL GRID — Compact animated cards          */
    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .who-visual-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 32px;
      margin-top: 50px;
    }
    .who-card {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 40px 28px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
      border-radius: 20px;
      transition: all 600ms var(--ease-out);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    .who-card.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .who-card[data-stagger="0"].visible { transition-delay: 0ms; }
    .who-card[data-stagger="1"].visible { transition-delay: 150ms; }
    .who-card[data-stagger="2"].visible { transition-delay: 300ms; }
    .who-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 400ms;
    }
    .who-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
    .who-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    }
    .who-card-visual {
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .who-ring-svg {
      width: 80px;
      height: 80px;
    }
    .who-ring {
      fill: none;
      stroke: var(--accent-gold);
      stroke-width: 2;
      stroke-dasharray: 220;
      stroke-dashoffset: 220;
      transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.2s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .who-card:hover .who-ring,
    .who-card.visible .who-ring {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
    .who-card h3 {
      font-size: 20px;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      color: var(--text-main);
    }
    .who-card p {
      font-size: 15px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: var(--text-dim);
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .who-visual-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
      .who-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    /*  BEFORE/AFTER CONTRAST SECTION                     */
    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .contrast-section {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.02), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04));
    }
    .contrast-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
      gap: 24px;
      align-items: center;
      max-width: 900px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .contrast-card {
      padding: 36px;
      border-radius: 16px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .contrast-before {
      background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.04);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
    }
    .contrast-after {
      background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.04);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    }
    .contrast-label {
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      display: inline-block;
    }
    .contrast-before .contrast-label {
      background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
      color: #DC2626;
    }
    .contrast-after .contrast-label {
      background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
      color: #059669;
    }
    .contrast-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .contrast-list li {
      font-size: 15px;
      padding: 10px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
      color: var(--text-dim);
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 10px;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .contrast-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .contrast-x {
      color: #EF4444;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 14px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }
    .contrast-check {
      color: #10B981;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 14px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }
    .contrast-vs {
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--accent-gold);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .contrast-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
      }
      .contrast-vs {
        padding: 8px;
      }
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    /*  TIMELINE STEPS — Visual connected steps           */
    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .timeline-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 0;
      margin-top: 60px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .timeline-step {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 28px;
      position: relative;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(30px);
      transition: all 600ms var(--ease-out);
    }
    .timeline-step.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .timeline-step[data-stagger="0"].visible { transition-delay: 0ms; }
    .timeline-step[data-stagger="1"].visible { transition-delay: 200ms; }
    .timeline-step[data-stagger="2"].visible { transition-delay: 400ms; }
    .timeline-number {
      width: 72px;
      height: 72px;
      margin: 0 auto 20px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05));
      border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }
    .timeline-number span {
      font-size: 24px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--accent-gold);
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
    }
    .timeline-connector {
      position: absolute;
      top: 36px;
      left: calc(50% + 36px);
      right: calc(-50% + 36px);
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1));
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .timeline-step:last-child .timeline-connector { display: none; }
    .timeline-step h3 {
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #fff;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .timeline-step p {
      font-size: 14px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    }
    .timeline-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-top: 16px;
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
      color: var(--accent-gold);
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .timeline-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
      }
      .timeline-connector { display: none; }
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    /*  LIVE NUMBERS STRIP — Animated counters            */
    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .live-numbers-section {
      padding: 60px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A, #1E293B);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .live-numbers-section::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06), transparent 60%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .live-numbers-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 40px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .live-number-item {
      position: relative;
    }
    .live-number-item::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      right: 0;
      top: 10%;
      height: 80%;
      width: 1px;
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    }
    .live-number-item:last-child::after { display: none; }
    .live-number {
      font-size: clamp(48px, 8vw, 72px);
      font-weight: 800;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #ffd966);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .live-label {
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    }
    .live-label small {
      display: block;
      margin-top: 4px;
      font-size: 11px;
      text-transform: none;
      letter-spacing: 0;
      opacity: 0.7;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .live-numbers-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
      .live-number { font-size: 36px; }
      .live-label { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
      .live-number-item::after { display: none; }
    }

    /* --- PREMIUM PRICING OVERHAUL --- */
    .pricing-section-warm {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFBF0 0%, #FFF8E7 50%, #FFFBF0 100%) !important;
    }
    .pricing-card {
      position: relative;
    }
    .pricing-card.featured {
      border: 2px solid transparent;
      background-image: linear-gradient(white, white), linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #ffd966, var(--accent-gold));
      background-origin: border-box;
      background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
      transform: scale(1.04);
      top: 0;
    }
    .pricing-card.featured:hover {
      transform: scale(1.06);
      box-shadow: 0 32px 64px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    }
    .pricing-compare {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
      color: #059669;
      padding: 8px 16px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-top: 16px;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    }

    /* --- STICKY MOBILE CTA --- */
    .sticky-mobile-cta {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      z-index: 999;
      padding: 12px 16px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
      box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      transform: translateY(100%);
      transition: transform 350ms var(--ease-out);
    }
    .sticky-mobile-cta.visible {
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .sticky-mobile-cta .sticky-cta-inner {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      max-width: 500px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .sticky-mobile-cta .sticky-cta-link {
      display: block;
      margin-top: 10px;
      text-align: center;
      color: var(--text-main);
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-decoration: none;
      letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    }
    .sticky-mobile-cta .sticky-cta-link:hover {
      color: var(--accent-gold);
    }
    .sticky-mobile-cta .btn-gold {
      flex: 1;
      padding: 14px 16px;
      font-size: 13px;
      text-align: center;
      width: auto;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .sticky-mobile-cta {
        display: block;
      }
    }
    @media (min-width: 901px) {
      .sticky-mobile-cta {
        display: none !important;
      }
    }

    .btn-gold {
      background: var(--accent-gold); color: #000; padding: 16px 48px; border-radius: 10px;
      font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 200ms var(--ease-out);
      border: none; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
      position: relative;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      line-height: 1.4;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .btn-gold:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
      background: #ffd966;
    }
    .btn-gold:focus-visible {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
      outline: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
      outline-offset: 2px;
    }
    .btn-gold:active {
      transform: translateY(-1px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    }
    .btn-secondary-live {
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      color: var(--text-main);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }
    .btn-secondary-live:hover {
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    }
    .btn-secondary-live:focus-visible {
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
      border-color: var(--accent-gold);
      color: var(--text-main);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
    .btn-secondary-live:active {
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }

    /* --- SECTION STYLES --- */
    .section-padding { padding: 140px 0; position: relative; }
    .container { max-width: 1300px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; }
    .grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); gap: 24px; }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 52px);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      letter-spacing: -1px;
      text-align: center;
      line-height: 1.1;
    }
    .section-subtitle {
      font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 18px);
      color: var(--text-dim);
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto 60px;
      text-align: center;
      line-height: 1.8;
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    .bento-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 36px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 280ms var(--ease-out);
      transform-origin: center top;
    }
    .bento-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
      background: #FFFFFF;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    }

    .span-12 { grid-column: span 12; }
    .span-6 { grid-column: span 6; }
    .span-4 { grid-column: span 4; }
    .span-3 { grid-column: span 3; }

    /* --- WHO SECTION --- */
    .three-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 40px;
    }
    .three-grid .bento-card { padding: 32px; }
    .three-grid .bento-card h3 { color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700; }
    .three-grid .bento-card p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-dim); margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .three-grid .bento-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
    .three-grid .bento-card li { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-dim); margin-bottom: 13px; padding-left: 24px; position: relative; line-height: 1.6; }
    .three-grid .bento-card li:before { content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 4px; color: var(--accent-gold); font-weight: 700; }

    /* --- CHANGES GRID --- */
    .changes-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
      gap: 32px;
      margin-top: 50px;
    }
    .change-card {
      padding: 32px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      border-radius: 12px;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
      border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
      transition: all 200ms var(--ease-out);
    }
    .change-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
    .change-card h4 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--text-main); }
    .change-card p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text-dim); }

    /* --- STEPS GRID --- */
    .steps-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
      gap: 32px;
      margin-top: 50px;
    }
    .step-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      padding: 40px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      text-align: center;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
      transition: all 200ms var(--ease-out);
    }
    .step-card:hover {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
      transform: translateY(-6px);
    }
    .step-number {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #ffd966);
      color: #000;
      border-radius: 12px;
      font-size: 26px;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin: 0 auto 24px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    }
    .step-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--text-main); }
    .step-card p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text-dim); }

    /* --- BENEFITS GRID --- */
    .benefits-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
      gap: 32px;
      margin-top: 50px;
    }
    .benefit-card {
      padding: 36px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      border-radius: 12px;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
      transition: all 200ms var(--ease-out);
    }
    .benefit-card:hover {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    }
    .benefit-icon { font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; }
    .benefit-card h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--text-main); }
    .benefit-card p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text-dim); }

    /* --- PRICING GRID --- */
    .pricing-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
      gap: 32px;
      margin-top: 50px;
      max-width: 800px;
      margin-inline: auto;
    }
    .pricing-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      padding: 32px 24px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
      text-align: center;
      transition: all 280ms var(--ease-out);
      position: relative;
    }
    .pricing-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      background: #FFFFFF;
    }
    .pricing-card.featured {
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
      top: -20px;
    }
    .badge {
      display: inline-block;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), #ffd966);
      color: #000;
      padding: 8px 18px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    }
    .pricing-card h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--text-main); }
    .pricing-subtitle { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-dim); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 500; }
    .price { font-size: 44px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-gold); margin: 20px 0 16px; }
    .price-note { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-dim); margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .pricing-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 24px 0; text-align: left; }
    .pricing-card li { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-dim); padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); }
    .pricing-card li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .pricing-card li:before { content: "✓"; color: #10B981; font-weight: 700; margin-right: 10px; }
    .pricing-card .btn-gold { width: 100%; margin-top: 24px; }

    /* --- FAQ: PREMIUM UNIFIED KNOWLEDGE GRID --- */
    .faq-grid {
      display: columns;
      column-count: 2;
      column-gap: 36px;
      margin-top: 50px;
      max-width: 1100px;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }

    .faq-item {
      position: relative;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9));
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      padding: 28px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 320ms var(--ease-premium);
      overflow: hidden;
      break-inside: avoid;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
    }

    /* Unified column layout - cards flow naturally */
    .faq-item:nth-child(odd) {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92));
    }

    .faq-item:nth-child(even) {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85));
    }

    /* '?' Watermark - subtle intelligence marker */
    .faq-item::before {
      content: "?";
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      font-size: 140px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
      transition: all 320ms var(--ease-premium);
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Watermark interaction */
    .faq-item:hover::before {
      font-size: 160px;
      color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07);
    }

    /* Active state glow */
    .faq-item.open {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)) !important;
      box-shadow: inset 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
    }

    /* Hover state */
    .faq-item:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98)) !important;
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    }

    .faq-question {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-main);
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 16px;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .faq-toggle {
      position: relative;
      font-size: 24px;
      color: var(--accent-gold);
      transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.6, 0.32, 1.6);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-weight: 300;
    }

    /* Icon rotates 45° = transforms to X */
    .faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
      transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.1);
    }

    .faq-answer {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      max-height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-top: 0;
      padding-top: 0;
      padding-bottom: 0;
      opacity: 0;
      font-size: 15px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--text-dim);
      transition: all 400ms var(--ease-premium);
      transform: translateY(10px);
    }

    .faq-item.open .faq-answer {
      max-height: 600px;
      margin-top: 18px;
      padding-top: 18px;
      padding-bottom: 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Mobile: Single column natural flow */
    @media(max-width: 768px) {
      .faq-grid {
        column-count: 1;
        column-gap: 0;
      }

      .faq-item {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
      }

      .faq-item::before {
        font-size: 100px;
      }

      .faq-item:hover::before {
        font-size: 120px;
      }
    }

    /* --- ARCHITECTS --- */
    .architects-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
      gap: 36px;
      margin-top: 60px;
    }
    .architect-card {
      padding: 40px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      border-radius: 14px;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
      transition: all 280ms var(--ease-out);
      text-align: center;
    }
    .architect-card:hover {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    }
    .architect-role {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
      color: var(--accent-gold);
      padding: 8px 16px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .architect-card h3 {
      font-size: 20px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-main);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .architect-card p {
      font-size: 15px;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: var(--text-dim);
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* --- CLOSING --- */
    .closing-section {
      text-align: center;
    }
    .closing-section h2 {
      font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      color: var(--text-main);
      letter-spacing: -1px;
      line-height: 1.15;
    }
    .closing-section p {
      font-size: 17px;
      color: var(--text-dim);
      max-width: 750px;
      margin: 0 auto 44px;
      line-height: 1.8;
    }

    /* --- FOOTER --- */
    footer {
      background: #F1F5F9;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
      color: var(--text-main);
      padding: 60px 40px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    footer .container {
      max-width: 900px;
    }
    footer p { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--text-main); }
    footer p strong { color: var(--text-main); }
    footer a {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 14px;
      padding: 12px 16px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      transition: all 200ms var(--ease-out);
      border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    }

    footer a[href*="wa.me"] {
      color: #fff;
      background: #25D366;
      border-color: #25D366;
    }
    footer a[href*="wa.me"]:hover {
      background: #1FA855;
      border-color: #1FA855;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    }

    footer a[href^="mailto"] {
      color: #fff;
      background: #0066CC;
      border-color: #0066CC;
    }
    footer a[href^="mailto"]:hover {
      background: #004BA0;
      border-color: #004BA0;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
    }

    footer a[href^="tel"] {
      color: #fff;
      background: #FF6B35;
      border-color: #FF6B35;
    }
    footer a[href^="tel"]:hover {
      background: #E55100;
      border-color: #E55100;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3);
    }

    footer .divider { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); margin: 0 12px; }

    footer a svg {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      footer a {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 10px 12px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      footer a {
        font-size: 0;
        padding: 10px;
        min-width: 44px;
        min-height: 44px;
        justify-content: center;
      }
      footer a span {
        display: none;
      }
      footer a svg {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
      }
    }

    /* --- MODAL --- */
    @keyframes modalBackdropFadeIn {
      from { opacity: 0; }
      to { opacity: 1; }
    }
    @keyframes modalContentSlideUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
      }
      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
      }
    }
    .modal {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
      z-index: 2000;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 20px;
      overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .modal.open {
      display: flex;
      animation: modalBackdropFadeIn 200ms var(--ease-out);
    }
    .modal.open .modal-content {
      animation: modalContentSlideUp 300ms var(--ease-out);
    }
    .modal-content {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      padding: 40px;
      border-radius: 16px;
      max-width: 480px;
      width: calc(100% - 40px);
      position: relative;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
      max-height: 85vh;
      overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .modal-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 20px;
      right: 20px;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      font-size: 24px;
      cursor: pointer;
      color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
      transition: color 200ms;
      padding: 4px;
    }
    .modal-close:hover {
      color: var(--accent-gold);
    }
    .modal h2 {
      font-size: 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      color: var(--text-main);
      letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }
    .modal > p {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--text-dim);
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .form-group {
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .form-group label {
      display: block;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      color: var(--text-main);
      letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    }
    .form-group input,
    .form-group select,
    .form-group textarea {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 14px 16px;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
      border-radius: 8px;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
      color: var(--text-main);
      font-family: inherit;
      font-size: 15px;
      transition: all 200ms var(--ease-out);
    }
    .form-group input::placeholder,
    .form-group textarea::placeholder {
      color: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    }
    .form-group input:hover,
    .form-group select:hover,
    .form-group textarea:hover {
      border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    }
    .form-group input:focus,
    .form-group select:focus,
    .form-group textarea:focus {
      outline: none;
      border-color: var(--accent-gold);
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    }
    .form-group textarea {
      resize: vertical;
      min-height: 100px;
    }

    /* Modal scrollbar styling */
    .modal-content::-webkit-scrollbar {
      width: 6px;
    }
    .modal-content::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
      background: transparent;
    }
    .modal-content::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
      border-radius: 3px;
    }
    .modal-content::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
    }
    .form-group button {
      width: 100%;
      background: var(--accent-gold);
      color: #000;
      padding: 14px 24px;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 15px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 200ms var(--ease-out);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .form-group button:hover {
      background: #ffd966;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }
    .form-group button:active {
      transform: translateY(0);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    }
    .form-group button:disabled {
      opacity: 0.6;
      cursor: not-allowed;
    }

    /* --- RESEARCH OUTCOMES SECTION --- */
    .research-outcomes {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .research-outcomes::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), transparent);
    }
    .research-outcomes::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), transparent);
    }

    .research-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
      color: var(--accent-bronze);
      padding: 8px 20px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .research-eyebrow::before {
      content: '';
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background: var(--accent-gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .research-heading {
      font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 48px);
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -1.5px;
      line-height: 1.12;
      color: var(--text-main);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      max-width: 680px;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }

    .research-subheading {
      font-size: clamp(15px, 1.8vw, 17px);
      color: var(--text-dim);
      line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 640px;
      margin: 0 auto 64px;
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    .research-grid {
      display: grid;
      gap: 24px;
      margin-bottom: 48px;
    }

    .research-grid-hero {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .research-grid-duo {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .research-card {
      background: #FAFBFC;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 32px;
      transition: all 380ms var(--ease-out);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .research-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
      background: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .research-card-hero {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 48px;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 48px;
    }

    .research-card-content {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .research-card-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
      color: var(--accent-bronze);
      padding: 4px 12px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      width: fit-content;
    }

    .research-card h3 {
      font-size: 22px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-main);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      letter-spacing: -0.5px;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .research-card p {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--text-dim);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .research-card-hero h3 {
      font-size: 26px;
      letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    }

    .research-card-hero p {
      font-size: 15px;
    }

    .research-card-img-wrap {
      border-radius: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    }

    .research-card-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 600ms var(--ease-out);
    }

    .research-card:hover .research-card-img-wrap img {
      transform: scale(1.02);
    }

    .research-card-standard .research-card-img-wrap {
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .research-stat-strip {
      display: flex;
      gap: 32px;
      margin-top: 24px;
      padding-top: 20px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }

    .research-stat {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .research-stat-value {
      font-size: 28px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--accent-gold);
      letter-spacing: -1px;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .research-stat-label {
      font-size: 12px;
      color: var(--text-dim);
      font-weight: 500;
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    .research-bottom-note {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 32px 0 0;
    }
    .research-bottom-note p {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--text-dim);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-style: italic;
      opacity: 0.7;
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .research-card-hero {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        padding: 28px;
      }
      .research-grid-duo {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .research-card {
        padding: 24px;
      }
      .research-stat-strip {
        gap: 20px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }
      .research-heading {
        font-size: 28px;
      }
    }

    /* --- ANIMATIONS --- */
    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
      }
      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }
    .fade-in {
      animation: fadeIn 0.6s ease-out;
    }

    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(var(--reveal-distance)) scale(0.97);
      filter: blur(10px);
      transition: transform var(--transition-slow), opacity var(--transition-slow), filter var(--transition-slow);
      will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
    }
    .reveal.active {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
      filter: blur(0);
    }

    @media (max-width: 1180px) {
      nav { width: calc(100% - 28px); padding: 10px 14px 10px 20px; }
      .nav-links { gap: 12px; }
      .nav-links a { font-size: 11px; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .grid > div { grid-column: span 12 !important; }
      nav { width: calc(100% - 20px); padding: 12px 10px; min-height: 64px; gap: 12px; }
      nav .nav-links { display: none; }
      nav .nav-actions {
        display: flex;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-left: auto;
      }
      nav .nav-actions .nav-login { display: none; }
      nav .nav-actions .nav-cta { padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 11px; }
      .nav-menu-btn { display: block; flex: 0 0 auto; min-width: 0; min-height: 0; margin-left: 0; }
      section { padding: 80px 20px; }
      .container { padding: 0 20px; }
      .section-title { font-size: 38px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
      .section-subtitle { font-size: 16px; }
      .hero { padding: 140px 20px 80px; min-height: auto; }
      .hero h1 { max-width: none; font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: -1.5px; }
      .hero p { font-size: 16px; }
      .hero-fade-out { height: 120px; }
      .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
      .hero-actions .btn-gold { width: 100%; padding: 14px 32px; }
      .three-grid { gap: 20px; }
      .bento-card { padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; }
      .pricing-card.featured { top: 0; }
      .modal { padding: 16px; }
      .modal-content {
        padding: 24px;
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100% !important;
      }
      .btn-gold, .btn-secondary-live { width: 100%; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .marquee-strip {
        overflow-x: clip;
      }
    }

    /* --- PATHFINDER ATMOSPHERE --- */
    body {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #F1F5F9 50%, #E2E8F0 100%);
      position: relative;
    }

    .decision-atmosphere {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 14% 0 auto;
      height: 72%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
      overflow: hidden;
      opacity: 0.9;
    }
    .signal-aura {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(12px);
      opacity: 0.18;
      animation: driftAura 16s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .signal-aura.aura-one {
      width: 260px;
      height: 260px;
      left: 4%;
      top: 18%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.42), transparent 70%);
    }
    .signal-aura.aura-two {
      width: 340px;
      height: 340px;
      right: 8%;
      top: 8%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110, 154, 255, 0.24), transparent 72%);
      animation-delay: -5s;
    }
    .signal-aura.aura-three {
      width: 280px;
      height: 280px;
      right: 22%;
      bottom: 2%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.24), transparent 72%);
      animation-delay: -10s;
    }
    .decision-grid {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 118px 118px;
      mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.52) 52%, transparent 92%);
      opacity: 0.45;
    }
    @keyframes driftAura {
      0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
      50% { transform: translate3d(18px, -14px, 0) scale(1.08); }
    }
    .hero .btn-secondary-live { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }
  .hero .btn-secondary-live:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); border-color: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.4); color: #fff; }
  /* Accessibility: Focus states */
  :focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent-color, #d4af37); outline-offset: 2px; }
  button:focus, a:focus, input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--accent-color, #d4af37); outline-offset: 2px; }
  /* Mobile responsiveness */
  @media(max-width: 768px) {
    body { padding: 12px; }
    .btn, button, input, select { min-height: 44px !important; font-size: 16px !important; }
    .form { gap: 16px; }
    .form input { padding: 12px !important; }
    .container { padding: 16px; }

    .nav-login {
      font-size: 11px;
      padding: 10px 12px;
      gap: 4px;
    }
    .nav-login span:nth-child(2) {
      display: none;
    }
  }
  @media(max-width: 480px) {
    .hero { font-size: 24px; }
    button, .btn { padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 11px; }
    .nav { flex-direction: column; }

    .nav-actions {
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .nav-login {
      font-size: 10px;
      padding: 8px 10px;
      min-width: 40px;
      min-height: 40px;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .nav-login span:nth-child(2) {
      display: none;
    }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  /* 🎨 PREMIUM MICRO-INTERACTIONS & MAGIC ENHANCEMENTS 🎨 */
  /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  /* 1️⃣ PREMIUM CUBIC BEZIER - Apple-style smooth deceleration */
  :root {
    --ease-premium: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
  }

  /* 2️⃣ FILM GRAIN OVERLAY - Removes flat digital look with subtle noise texture */
  body::after {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 400 400' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' seed='2' /%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='400' height='400' fill='black' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: 200px 200px;
    opacity: 0.03;
  }

  /* 4️⃣ GLASS NAVIGATION ON SCROLL - Elevates and floats when scrolling */
  nav.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) !important;
  }
  nav.scrolled .nav-links a { color: var(--text-dim) !important; }
  nav.scrolled .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text-main) !important; }
  nav.scrolled .nav-logo { color: var(--accent-gold) !important; }
  nav.scrolled .nav-menu-btn { color: var(--text-main) !important; }
  nav.scrolled .nav-login.student,
  nav.scrolled .nav-login.admin {
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    background: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.25) !important;
  }
  nav.scrolled .nav-login.student:hover,
  nav.scrolled .nav-login.admin:hover {
    color: #000 !important;
    background: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.15) !important;
    border-color: rgba(218, 164, 27, 0.5) !important;
  }

  /* 5️⃣ GLOWING BORDER GRADIENT - Subtle glow on nav when scrolled */
  nav.scrolled::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), transparent);
    border-radius: 100px;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: navGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

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

  /* 6️⃣ TEXT REVEAL ANIMATION - Hero h1 emerges from clip-path mask */
  .hero h1 {
    animation: textReveal 1.2s var(--ease-premium) forwards;
    clip-path: polygon(0 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  }

  @keyframes textReveal {
    0% {
      clip-path: polygon(0 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
      opacity: 0;
    }
    100% {
      clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
      opacity: 1;
    }
  }

  /* 7️⃣ ADAPTIVE GOLD SHADOWS - Bento cards glow with premium gold tint */
  .bento-card {
    transition: all 320ms var(--ease-premium);
  }

  .bento-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) !important;
  }

  /* 8️⃣ BREATHING ANIMATION - CTA buttons have subtle pulsing glow */
  .btn-gold {
    position: relative;
    transition: all 280ms var(--ease-premium);
  }

  .btn-gold::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    left: -8px;
    right: -8px;
    bottom: -8px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3), transparent);
    border-radius: 10px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: breathingPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes breathingPulse {
    0%, 100% {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scale(0.95);
    }
    50% {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }
  }

  /* 9️⃣ STAGGERED REVEAL - Elements waterfall down as user scrolls */
  .reveal-item {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 600ms var(--ease-premium);
  }

  .reveal-item.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  /* Calculate stagger based on data attribute */
  .reveal-item[data-stagger="0"] { transition-delay: 0ms; }
  .reveal-item[data-stagger="1"] { transition-delay: 80ms; }
  .reveal-item[data-stagger="2"] { transition-delay: 160ms; }
  .reveal-item[data-stagger="3"] { transition-delay: 240ms; }
  .reveal-item[data-stagger="4"] { transition-delay: 320ms; }
  .reveal-item[data-stagger="5"] { transition-delay: 400ms; }

  /* 🔟 MAGNETIC BUTTON EFFECT - Button follows cursor within 20px */
  .magnetic-btn {
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 150ms ease-out;
  }

  /* 1️⃣1️⃣ UPDATE ALL TRANSITIONS TO PREMIUM BEZIER */
  nav,
  .nav-links a,
  .nav-cta,
  .btn-gold,
  .btn-secondary-live,
  .bento-card,
  .pricing-card,
  .hero-kicker {
    transition-timing-function: var(--ease-premium) !important;
  }

  /* 1️⃣2️⃣ IMPACT WORDS - Emphasize key phrases in headings with serif */
  .impact-word {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  /* 1️⃣3️⃣ SMOOTH TRANSITIONS ON ALL INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS */
  a, button, [role="button"] {
    transition: all 200ms var(--ease-premium);
  }

  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  /* 🌊 ADVANCED PREMIUM EFFECTS - LIVING DATA & MORPHING 🌊 */
  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  /* LIVING DATA BACKGROUND - Futuristic particle stream */
  #living-data-canvas {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.02;
  }

  /* DEPTH-WINDOW EFFECT - Images parallax inside cards */
  .bento-card img, .pricing-card img, .bento-card video, .pricing-card video {
    transition: transform 500ms var(--ease-premium);
    transform-origin: center;
  }

  .depth-window {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
  }

  .depth-window-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.2);
    transition: transform 800ms var(--ease-premium);
  }

  /* FLUID MORPH - Text morphing on hover */
  h1, h2, h3, .nav-logo, .section-title {
    transition: font-weight 0.6s var(--ease-premium),
                letter-spacing 0.6s var(--ease-premium),
                text-shadow 0.6s var(--ease-premium);
  }

  h1:hover, h2:hover, h3:hover, .nav-logo:hover, .section-title:hover {
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    /* Chromatic aberration - subtle red and blue shift */
    text-shadow:
      -2px 0 0 rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.08),
      2px 0 0 rgba(0, 100, 255, 0.08),
      0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  }

  /* LIQUID FLOW DIVIDER - Wavy section separator */
  .liquid-divider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    margin: -1px 0;
  }

  .liquid-divider svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    animation: liquidWave 60s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes liquidWave {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    25% { transform: translateY(8px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    75% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  }

  /* LIQUID DIVIDER GRADIENT */
  .liquid-divider-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 50%,
      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
  }

  /* IMAGE PARALLAX EFFECT */
  .parallax-image {
    will-change: transform;
  }

  /* SECTION ENTRANCE ANIMATION */
  section {
    position: relative;
    transition: all 800ms var(--ease-premium);
  }

  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  /* ♿ ACCESSIBILITY & PERFORMANCE: REDUCED MOTION                  */
  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, ::before, ::after {
      animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
      animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
      transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
      scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
  }