:root {
    --navy:    #0B1F3A;
    --navy2:   #132944;
    --cobalt:  #1A4480;
    --blue-mid:#2563A8;
    --gold:    #C9A84C;
    --gold-lt: #E8C87A;
    --offwhite:#F5F6FA;
    --white:   #FFFFFF;
    --slate:   #4A5568;
    --muted:   #8796A7;
    --border:  #D8E4F0;
    --red:     #E05252;
    --green:   #2EAD7A;
  }

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

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: var(--navy);
    background: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* ── SCROLLBAR ─────────────────────────────────────── */
  ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--offwhite); }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--cobalt); border-radius: 3px; }

  /* ── NAVBAR ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; width: 100%; z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(11,31,58,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
    transition: box-shadow .3s;
  }
  nav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
  .nav-inner {
    max-width: 1260px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    padding: 0 2rem; height: 68px;
  }
  .logo {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
    text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .logo-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--navy);
  }
  .logo-text { line-height: 1.15; }
  .logo-text span:first-child {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--white); letter-spacing: .02em;
  }
  .logo-text span:last-child {
    display: block;
    font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .25rem;
    margin-left: auto; list-style: none;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    text-decoration: none; font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 500;
    padding: .5rem .9rem; border-radius: 6px;
    transition: color .2s, background .2s;
    position: relative;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
  .nav-links .has-drop { padding-right: 1.6rem; }
  .nav-links .has-drop::after {
    content: '▾'; position: absolute; right: .5rem; top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: .7rem;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .dropdown { position: relative; }
  .dropdown-menu {
    display: none; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px);
    left: 0; min-width: 210px;
    background: var(--navy2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2);
    border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  }
  .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
  .dropdown-menu a {
    display: block; padding: .7rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 0; border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    font-size: .83rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  }
  .dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border-left-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .nav-cta {
    margin-left: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt)) !important;
    color: var(--navy) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important; border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: .5rem 1.2rem !important;
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s !important;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(201,168,76,.4) !important; background: rgba(0,0,0,0) !important; }
  .hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: .5rem; }
  .hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); border-radius: 2px; transition: .3s; }

  /* ── HERO ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  #hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy2) 40%, #0D2A55 70%, #0B1C36 100%);
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 68px;
  }
  .hero-bg-img {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
    background-image: url('images/img-styles-1.jpg');
    background-size: cover; background-position: center top;
    opacity: 0.08; /* subtle overlay */
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-bg-grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
  }
  .hero-orb {
    position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none;
  }
  .orb1 { width: 500px; height: 500px; background: rgba(37,99,168,.35); top: -100px; right: -100px; }
  .orb2 { width: 350px; height: 350px; background: rgba(201,168,76,.12); bottom: -80px; left: 5%; }
  .orb3 { width: 200px; height: 200px; background: rgba(26,68,128,.4); top: 40%; right: 20%; }

  /* ── GOLDEN RATIO HERO LAYOUT (φ = 1.618) ───────────────
     Left col = 61.8%  |  Right col = 38.2%
     Inner padding scale: base × φ progressions             */
  .hero-inner {
    max-width: 1260px; margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 5rem 2rem 4rem;
    display: grid;
    /* 61.8% : 38.2% — the golden split */
    grid-template-columns: 61.8fr 38.2fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  /* Right panel — metrics card */
  .hero-metrics {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem;
    animation: floatUp .9s ease both; animation-delay: .65s;
  }
  .hero-metric-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem;
    transition: transform .3s, border-color .3s;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-metric-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,.06), transparent);
  }
  .hero-metric-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.35); }
  .hmc-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem; flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
  }
  .hmc-body { flex: 1; }
  .hmc-value {
    font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .2rem;
  }
  .hmc-label { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.4; }
  /* Golden divider between the two hero columns */
  .hero-divider {
    display: none; /* shown via pseudo on inner wrap */
  }
  .hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.3);
    border-radius: 99px; padding: .35rem 1rem;
    font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero-badge::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
  @keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity:1; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity:.5; transform: scale(1.4); } }

  .hero-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.18; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero-title .accent { color: var(--gold); }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
    line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero-flags {
    display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .flag-chip {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border-radius: 6px; padding: .4rem .8rem;
    font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .flag-chip span { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
    color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
    padding: .85rem 2rem; border-radius: 10px; border: none;
    text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block;
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201,168,76,.4); }
  .btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    color: var(--white); font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem;
    padding: .85rem 2rem; border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block;
    transition: background .2s, border-color .2s;
  }
  .btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

  .hero-stats {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
  }
  .stat-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.5rem;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .3s, border-color .3s;
  }
  .stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.35); }
  .stat-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,.06), transparent);
  }
  .stat-num {
    font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .4rem;
  }
  .stat-label { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.45; }
  .stat-icon {
    position: absolute; right: 1rem; top: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem; opacity: .25;
  }

  /* ── TRUST BAR ───────────────────────────────────────── */
  #trust {
    background: var(--offwhite);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 1.6rem 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .trust-inner {
    max-width: 1260px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .trust-label {
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .trust-divider { display: none; }
  .trust-logos { display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  /* trust-logo text class removed — using image logos only */

  /* ── SECTIONS SHARED ─────────────────────────────────── */
  section { padding: 5.5rem 2rem; }
  .container { max-width: 1260px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
    font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cobalt); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .section-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 1px; }
  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.7rem);
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .section-title .gold { color: var(--gold); }
  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.75; max-width: 580px;
  }

  /* ── SERVICES ────────────────────────────────────────── */
  #services { background: var(--white); }
  .services-header {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .tab-bar {
    display: flex; gap: .5rem;
    background: var(--offwhite); border-radius: 10px; padding: .35rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .tab-btn {
    padding: .55rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 7px; border: none;
    background: transparent; font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--slate); cursor: pointer; transition: .2s;
  }
  .tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,31,58,.2);
  }
  .services-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .service-card {
    background: var(--offwhite);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
    cursor: default;
  }
  .service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11,31,58,.1);
    border-color: var(--cobalt);
  }
  .service-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--cobalt));
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .6rem;
  }
  .service-card p {
    font-size: .875rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.65;
  }
  .services-panel { display: none; }
  .services-panel.active { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }

  /* ── WHY US ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
  #why { background: var(--navy); }
  #why .section-title { color: var(--white); }
  #why .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }
  .why-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center; margin-top: 3.5rem;
  }
  .why-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.75rem; }
  .why-item { display: flex; gap: 1.2rem; }
  .why-num {
    font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gold);
    width: 32px; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: .15rem;
  }
  .why-item h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
  .why-item p { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); line-height: 1.65; }
  .why-visual {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: 20px; padding: 2rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .why-visual-row {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .why-visual-row span:first-child { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
  .why-badge {
    font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; padding: .3rem .8rem;
    border-radius: 99px;
  }
  .badge-green { background: rgba(46,173,122,.15); color: #2EAD7A; border: 1px solid rgba(46,173,122,.25); }
  .badge-gold { background: rgba(201,168,76,.15); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.25); }
  .badge-blue { background: rgba(37,99,168,.25); color: #7CB8FF; border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,168,.35); }

  /* ── PROCESS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
  #process { background: var(--offwhite); }
  .process-steps {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
    gap: 0; margin-top: 3.5rem; position: relative;
  }
  .process-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 36px; left: 12.5%; right: 12.5%; height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--cobalt), var(--gold));
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .process-step { text-align: center; padding: 0 1rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .step-circle {
    width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--white); border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem; position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201,168,76,.2);
    transition: transform .3s;
  }
  .process-step:hover .step-circle { transform: scale(1.1); }
  .step-num {
    position: absolute; top: -8px; right: -8px;
    width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy);
    font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
  }
  .process-step h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
  .process-step p { font-size: .845rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.6; }

  /* ── PRICING ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
  #pricing { background: var(--white); }
  .pricing-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3.5rem;
  }
  .price-card {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 20px; padding: 2.25rem;
    position: relative; transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
    background: var(--white);
  }
  .price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(11,31,58,.1); }
  .price-card.popular {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(201,168,76,.18);
  }
  .popular-badge {
    position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
    color: var(--navy); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
    padding: .3rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 99px;
    letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .price-tier {
    font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cobalt);
    letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: .75rem;
  }
  .price-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .price-desc { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.65; }
  .price-features { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .7rem; }
  .price-features li {
    font-size: .875rem; color: var(--slate);
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .6rem;
  }
  .price-features li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .price-features li.no::before { content: '×'; color: var(--muted); }
  .price-features li.no { color: var(--muted); }
  .btn-outline-navy {
    display: block; text-align: center; padding: .75rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--navy); border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
    text-decoration: none; transition: .2s;
  }
  .btn-outline-navy:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
  .btn-filled {
    display: block; text-align: center; padding: .75rem 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
    border-radius: 10px; color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; border: none;
    text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: .2s;
  }
  .btn-filled:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(201,168,76,.35); }

  /* ── FOUNDERS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
  #founders { background: var(--offwhite); }
  .founders-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2.5rem; margin-top: 3.5rem; }

  /* ── NEW horizontal card layout ── */
  .founder-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
    min-height: 340px;
  }
  .founder-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(11,31,58,.12); }

  /* Left photo column */
  .founder-photo-col {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--cobalt) 100%);
  }
  .founder-photo-col::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 70%, var(--white) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .founder-photo-col img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center;
    display: block; filter: saturate(0.9);
  }
  /* gold accent line on left edge */
  .founder-photo-col::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
    z-index: 3;
  }

  /* Right info column */
  .founder-info-col {
    padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  }
  .founder-role-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
    background: rgba(26,68,128,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(26,68,128,.15);
    border-radius: 99px; padding: .3rem .9rem;
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cobalt);
    letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem; width: fit-content;
  }
  .founder-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.65rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: .2rem; line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .founder-role {
    font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cobalt);
    letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .founder-divider {
    width: 40px; height: 3px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .founder-bio { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
  .founder-tags { display: flex; gap: .5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .tag {
    background: var(--offwhite); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 99px; padding: .3rem .85rem;
    font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--slate);
  }
  .founder-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
    background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
    font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600;
    padding: .55rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none; width: fit-content;
    transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
  }
  .founder-link:hover { background: var(--cobalt); transform: translateX(3px); }
  .founder-link::before { content: 'in'; font-weight: 800; font-size: .75rem; 
    background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); border-radius: 3px;
    padding: 0 .3rem; line-height: 1.5; }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .founder-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .founder-photo-col { height: 280px; }
    .founder-photo-col::before { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 70%, var(--white) 100%); }
    .founder-info-col { padding: 1.75rem; }
  }

  /* ── TESTIMONIALS ────────────────────────────────────── */
  #testimonials { background: var(--navy); padding: 5.5rem 2rem; }
  #testimonials .section-title { color: var(--white); }
  #testimonials .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
  .testimonials-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3.5rem;
  }
  .testi-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 2rem;
    transition: transform .3s, border-color .3s;
  }
  .testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.35); }
  .testi-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .testi-text {
    font-size: .92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
    line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
  }
  .testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; }
  .testi-avt {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--navy); flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .testi-name { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
  .testi-loc { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }

  /* ── BLOG ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  #blog { background: var(--white); }
  .blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3.5rem; }
  .blog-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  }
  .blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11,31,58,.1); }
  .blog-img {
    height: 170px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--cobalt));
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
  .blog-cat {
    position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,.9); color: var(--navy);
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; padding: .25rem .7rem;
    border-radius: 99px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .blog-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .blog-meta { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
  .blog-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .6rem; line-height: 1.45; }
  .blog-card p { font-size: .855rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.65; }
  .blog-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
    color: var(--cobalt); font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none; margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .blog-link:hover { gap: .6rem; }

  /* ── FAQ ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  #faq { background: var(--offwhite); }
  .faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
  .faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
  .faq-item {
    background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .2s;
  }
  .faq-item.open { border-color: var(--cobalt); }
  .faq-q {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem; cursor: pointer;
    font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .faq-icon {
    width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--offwhite); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: .75rem; transition: .3s;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-icon { background: var(--cobalt); border-color: var(--cobalt); color: var(--white); transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .faq-a {
    max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height .35s ease, padding .35s;
    font-size: .9rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.75;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 300px; padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
  .faq-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--cobalt));
    border-radius: 20px; padding: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .faq-cta h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .faq-cta p { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }

  /* ── CTA BANNER ──────────────────────────────────────── */
  #cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-lt) 100%);
    padding: 5rem 2rem; text-align: center;
  }
  #cta h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  #cta p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(11,31,58,.75); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .btn-navy {
    background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
    padding: .9rem 2rem; border-radius: 10px; border: none;
    text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block;
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  }
  .btn-navy:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11,31,58,.35); }
  .btn-outline-navy-sm {
    background: transparent; border: 2px solid var(--navy);
    color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
    padding: .85rem 1.8rem; border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; transition: .2s;
  }
  .btn-outline-navy-sm:hover { background: rgba(11,31,58,.08); }

  /* ── FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
  footer {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    padding: 4rem 2rem 2rem;
  }
  .footer-top {
    max-width: 1260px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  }
  .footer-brand p {
    font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 280px;
  }
  .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: .75rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
  .social-btn {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); text-decoration: none; font-size: .85rem;
    transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
  }
  .social-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--gold); }
  .footer-col h5 {
    font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .65rem; }
  .footer-col ul a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); text-decoration: none; font-size: .875rem;
    transition: color .2s; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  }
  .footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--white); }
  .footer-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }
  .contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .75rem; }
  .contact-item .ci { font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: .1rem; }
  .contact-item span { font-size: .855rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.55; }
  .footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1260px; margin: 2rem auto 0;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
    font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.38);
  }
  .footer-bottom a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }

  /* ── MODAL ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .modal-overlay {
    display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.65); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  .modal-overlay.open { display: flex; }
  .modal {
    background: var(--white); border-radius: 20px;
    width: 100%; max-width: 580px; max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto; position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    animation: modalIn .3s ease;
  }
  @keyframes modalIn { from { opacity:0; transform: scale(.94) translateY(12px); } to { opacity:1; transform: none; } }
  .modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--cobalt));
    padding: 2rem 2rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
  }
  .modal-header h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--white);
  }
  .modal-header p { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-top: .3rem; }
  .modal-close {
    position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
    width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border: none;
    color: var(--white); font-size: 1rem; cursor: pointer;
    display: grid; place-items: center; transition: background .2s;
  }
  .modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
  .modal-body { padding: 2rem; }
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .form-group label { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
  .form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
    padding: .75rem 1rem; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px; font-family: inherit; font-size: .9rem;
    color: var(--navy); background: var(--white); transition: border-color .2s;
    outline: none;
  }
  .form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--cobalt); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,168,.1);
  }
  .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; }
  .form-checks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
  .form-check { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; cursor: pointer; }
  .form-check input { width: 16px; height: 16px; accent-color: var(--cobalt); }
  .form-check span { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--slate); }

  /* ── BACK TO TOP ─────────────────────────────────────── */
  #btt {
    position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem; z-index: 800;
    width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--navy); border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer; transition: transform .2s;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  }
  #btt.show { display: flex; }
  #btt:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .services-panel.active { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
    .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 2rem; }
    .process-steps::before { display: none; }
    .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .faq-cta { display: none; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .hero-metrics { display: none; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-visual { display: none; }
    .founders-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .services-panel.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    section { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
    .services-panel.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-checks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* ── ANIMATIONS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
  .fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
  .fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .fade-up-d1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
  .fade-up-d2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
  .fade-up-d3 { transition-delay: .3s; }
  .fade-up-d4 { transition-delay: .4s; }

  /* count-up numbers */
  .count-num { display: inline-block; }

  /* ── HERO BACKGROUND IMAGE ──────────────────────────── */
  #hero {
    position: relative;
  }
  .hero-bg-img {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-bg-img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
    opacity: .13;
    filter: saturate(0.6) blur(1px);
    animation: floatElement 10s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  /* ensure hero content sits above background */
  .hero-bg-grid { z-index: 1; }
  .hero-orb { z-index: 1; }
  .hero-inner { z-index: 2; }

  /* ── TRUST LOGO IMAGES ───────────────────────────────── */
  .trust-logo-img {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    height: 108px; padding: .9rem 1.65rem; min-width: 150px;
    background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
  }
  .trust-logo-img:hover {
    border-color: var(--cobalt);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26,68,128,.14);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .trust-logo-img img { height: 60px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }

  /* ── HERO FLOATING ANIMATION ────────────────────────── */
  @keyframes floatUp {
    0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  @keyframes floatElement {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50%       { transform: translateY(-14px); }
  }
  @keyframes glowPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: .4; transform: scale(1); }
    50%       { opacity: .75; transform: scale(1.08); }
  }
  @keyframes scrollMarquee {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }
  @keyframes gradientShift {
    0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  }
  @keyframes countUp { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
  @keyframes fadeSlideIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-24px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
  }
  @keyframes ripple {
    0%   { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
  }

  /* Apply float to hero analytics image */
  .hero-analytics-img { animation: floatElement 5s ease-in-out infinite; }

  /* Hero badge pulse ring */
  .hero-badge::before { animation: ripple 2s ease-out infinite; }

  /* Hero title & subtitle slide in */
  .hero-title  { animation: floatUp .9s ease both; animation-delay: .1s; }
  .hero-subtitle { animation: floatUp .9s ease both; animation-delay: .25s; }
  .hero-flags  { animation: floatUp .9s ease both; animation-delay: .4s; }
  .hero-actions { animation: floatUp .9s ease both; animation-delay: .55s; }
  .hero-metrics { animation: floatUp .9s ease both; animation-delay: .7s; }
  .hero-metric-card:nth-child(1) { animation: floatUp .6s ease both; animation-delay: .75s; }
  .hero-metric-card:nth-child(2) { animation: floatUp .6s ease both; animation-delay: .9s; }
  .hero-metric-card:nth-child(3) { animation: floatUp .6s ease both; animation-delay: 1.05s; }
  .hero-metric-card:nth-child(4) { animation: floatUp .6s ease both; animation-delay: 1.2s; }

  /* Orb ambient animation */
  .orb1 { animation: glowPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .orb2 { animation: glowPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite 2s; }
  .orb3 { animation: glowPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }

  /* ── SCROLLING LOGO MARQUEE ──────────────────────────── */
  #trust { overflow: hidden; }
  .trust-logos {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    animation: scrollMarquee 28s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
  }
  .trust-logos:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

  /* ── NAV ANIMATED UNDERLINE ─────────────────────────── */
  /* Only non-dropdown, non-CTA links get the gold underline animation */
  .nav-links a:not(.has-drop):not(.nav-cta) {
    position: relative;
  }
  .nav-links a:not(.has-drop):not(.nav-cta)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; bottom: 2px; left: .9rem; right: .9rem;
    height: 2px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 1px;
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform .25s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .nav-links a:not(.has-drop):not(.nav-cta):hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }

  /* ── STAT CARDS COUNT UP ────────────────────────────── */
  .why-visual-row {
    animation: fadeSlideIn .5s ease both;
  }
  .why-visual-row:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .1s; }
  .why-visual-row:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .2s; }
  .why-visual-row:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .3s; }
  .why-visual-row:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .4s; }
  .why-visual-row:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .5s; }
  .why-visual-row:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .6s; }
  .why-visual-row:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: .7s; }

  /* ── CARD HOVER SHINE EFFECT ─────────────────────────── */
  .service-card, .price-card, .testi-card, .blog-card {
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .service-card::after, .price-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 50%, transparent 60%);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform .5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .service-card:hover::after, .price-card:hover::after {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }

  /* ── PROCESS STEP CONNECTOR PULSE ───────────────────── */
  .process-steps::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--cobalt), var(--gold));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
  }

  /* ── SECTION EYEBROW SLIDE ───────────────────────────── */
  .section-eyebrow.visible {
    animation: fadeSlideIn .5s ease both;
  }

  /* ── BUTTON HOVER LIFT (global) ──────────────────────── */
  .btn-primary, .btn-navy, .btn-filled {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .btn-primary::after, .btn-navy::after, .btn-filled::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform .3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover::after, .btn-navy:hover::after, .btn-filled:hover::after {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
/* ── PAGE CURTAIN ───────────────────────────────────────── */
html.intro-lock {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  overscroll-behavior: none;
}

#curtain {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

#curtain.curtain-up {
  animation: curtain-slide-up 1s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1) forwards;
}

@keyframes curtain-slide-up {
  to { transform: translateY(-100%); }
}

.curtain-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  opacity: 1;
  animation: curtain-logo-fade 0.4s ease 0.7s forwards;
}

.curtain-logo img {
  height: 64px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.curtain-logo span {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

@keyframes curtain-logo-fade {
  to { opacity: 0; }
}