/* ===========================================================
   Pulse Capital — "Feel the momentum."
   Vibrant Gradient & Playful fintech marketing styles
   =========================================================== */

:root {
  /* Palette */
  --violet: #7C3AED;
  --fuchsia: #EC4899;
  --coral: #FB7185;
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-2: #FAF5FF;
  --ink: #1E1B2E;
  --ink-soft: #4B4763;
  --muted: #6B6786;
  --line: #ECE6F5;
  --white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Brand gradient */
  --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C3AED, #EC4899, #FB7185);
  --grad-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3E8FF, #FCE7F3, #FFE4E6);
  --grad-anim: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C3AED, #EC4899, #FB7185, #7C3AED);

  /* Shadows (colorful + soft) */
  --shadow-sm: 0 6px 18px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.10);
  --shadow-md: 0 14px 34px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.14);
  --shadow-lg: 0 28px 60px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.18);
  --shadow-glow: 0 18px 40px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.35);

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm: 14px;
  --r-md: 22px;
  --r-lg: 28px;
  --r-pill: 999px;

  /* Layout */
  --maxw: 1180px;
  --gutter: clamp(18px, 4vw, 40px);
  --header-h: 76px;

  /* Type */
  --font-head: "Sora", "Poppins", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

/* ----------------------------- Reset ----------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 17px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1.12; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--ink); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem); }
p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* --------------------------- Utilities --------------------------- */
.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.section { padding-block: clamp(64px, 9vw, 116px); position: relative; }
.section--tint { background: var(--bg-2); }
.center { text-align: center; }
.grad-text {
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--violet);
  background: var(--grad-soft);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--muted); max-width: 60ch; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: clamp(38px, 6vw, 58px); }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; }
.section-head .lead { margin-top: 14px; }
.center .lead { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ----------------------------- Buttons --------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .25s ease, background .3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.btn--primary { background: var(--grad); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); background-size: 180% 180%; }
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04); background-position: 100% 50%; }
.btn--ghost { background: #fff; color: var(--violet); border: 2px solid var(--line); }
.btn--ghost:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04); border-color: var(--fuchsia); color: var(--fuchsia); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn--light { background: #fff; color: var(--violet); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn--light:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04); }
.btn--outline-light { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: #fff; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.btn--outline-light:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04); background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.btn--lg { padding: 18px 38px; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--fuchsia); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 6px; }

/* ----------------------------- Header ---------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  height: var(--header-h);
}
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.35rem; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--ink); }
.brand .brand-mark {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--grad); display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex: none;
}
.brand .brand-mark svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.brand span { color: var(--violet); }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 9px 15px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  transition: color .2s, background .2s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav a:hover { color: var(--violet); background: var(--bg-2); }
.nav a.active { color: var(--violet); }
.nav a.active::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 15px; right: 15px; bottom: 2px; height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px; background: var(--grad);
}
.header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--bg-2); align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.nav-toggle svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--violet); }

@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav {
    position: fixed;
    inset: var(--header-h) 0 auto 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 4px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 18px var(--gutter) 26px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-130%);
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    z-index: 90;
  }
  .nav.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .nav a { padding: 13px 16px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .nav a.active::after { display: none; }
  .nav a.active { background: var(--bg-2); }
  .header-cta .btn:not(.nav-toggle) { display: none; }
}

/* ------------------------------ Hero ----------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--grad-anim);
  background-size: 280% 280%;
  animation: heroFlow 16s ease infinite;
  color: #fff;
  padding-block: clamp(70px, 10vw, 120px);
}
@keyframes heroFlow { 0%{background-position:0% 50%} 50%{background-position:100% 50%} 100%{background-position:0% 50%} }
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 80% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.22), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 60px); align-items: center; }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; }
.hero h1 .hl { display: inline-block; }
.hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.7vw, 1.28rem); margin-top: 20px; max-width: 52ch; }
.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-pill::before { content:""; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff; box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.3); animation: pulseDot 1.8s ease infinite; }
@keyframes pulseDot { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1} 50%{transform:scale(1.5);opacity:.6} }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 30px; }
.hero-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 22px; margin-top: 34px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: .92rem; }
.hero-trust span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.hero-trust svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; }

/* Quick apply card */
.quick-apply {
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.quick-apply h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.quick-apply p { font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.field label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .85rem; margin-bottom: 7px; color: var(--ink); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px; border: 2px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--bg-2); color: var(--ink); transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--violet); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(124,58,237,.13);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.form-note { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 14px; text-align: center; }

/* floating blobs */
.blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(2px); opacity: .5; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.blob-1 { width: 280px; height: 280px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #fff6, transparent 70%); top: -80px; right: -60px; animation: float1 12s ease-in-out infinite; }
.blob-2 { width: 200px; height: 200px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #FB718580, transparent 70%); bottom: -60px; left: 8%; animation: float2 14s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes float1 { 0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)} 50%{transform:translate(-30px,30px)} }
@keyframes float2 { 0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)} 50%{transform:translate(25px,-25px)} }
.squiggle { position: absolute; z-index: 1; opacity: .4; pointer-events: none; color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-copy { text-align: center; }
  .hero-sub { margin-inline: auto; }
  .hero-actions, .hero-trust, .hero-pill { justify-content: center; }
  .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --------------------------- Trust badges ------------------------ */
.trust-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: clamp(20px, 5vw, 56px); padding-block: 38px; }
.trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.trust-item svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--violet); flex: none; }

/* ------------------------------ Stats ---------------------------- */
.stats-band { background: var(--grad-anim); background-size: 240% 240%; animation: heroFlow 18s ease infinite; color: #fff; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: clamp(18px, 3vw, 30px); text-align: center; }
.stat { padding: 12px 8px; }
.stat .num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.stat .lbl { margin-top: 10px; font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px 18px; } }

/* Stats variant for light bg (about page) */
.stats-grid--light .stat .num { background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.stats-grid--light .stat .lbl { color: var(--muted); }

/* --------------------------- How it works ------------------------ */
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 30px); counter-reset: step; }
.step {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 34px 28px; position: relative; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .3s;
}
.step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.step .step-num {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--grad-soft);
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--violet);
}
.step .step-num svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.step .step-index { position: absolute; top: 26px; right: 28px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 2.6rem; color: var(--line); line-height: 1; }
.step h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step p { font-size: .96rem; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --------------------------- Services grid ----------------------- */
.cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px); }
.card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 5px; background: var(--grad);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.card-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--grad-soft);
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--violet); margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.card:hover .card-icon { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg); }
.card-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.card p { font-size: .95rem; }
.card .card-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 16px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--violet); transition: gap .2s; }
.card .card-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.card:hover .card-link { gap: 11px; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --------------------------- Industries strip -------------------- */
.ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.ind-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 20px 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .28s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .28s;
}
.ind-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.ind-card .ind-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--grad-soft); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--fuchsia); flex: none; }
.ind-card .ind-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.ind-card .ind-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* Full industries page cards (with blurb) */
.ind-full { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 26px); }
.ind-full .ind-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 30px 28px; }
.ind-full .ind-icon { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ind-full .ind-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.ind-full h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; }
.ind-full p { font-size: .93rem; margin-top: 2px; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .ind-full { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .ind-full { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --------------------------- Testimonials ------------------------ */
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px); }
.testi {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.testi:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.testi .stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; color: var(--coral); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.testi .stars svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.testi blockquote { font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; }
.testi .who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; margin-top: 22px; }
.avatar { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; flex: none; }
.who .name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; }
.who .role { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; } }

/* ------------------------------ FAQ ------------------------------ */
.faq-list { max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.faq-item { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s; }
.faq-item.open { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.3); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 26px; text-align: left; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink);
}
.faq-q .faq-ico { flex: none; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--grad-soft); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--violet); transition: transform .3s ease; }
.faq-q .faq-ico svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .faq-ico { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--grad); color: #fff; }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .35s ease; }
.faq-a-inner { padding: 0 26px 24px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .98rem; }
.faq-a-inner p + p { margin-top: 10px; }

/* --------------------------- CTA band ---------------------------- */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--grad-anim); background-size: 260% 260%; animation: heroFlow 16s ease infinite; color: #fff; border-radius: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px); padding: clamp(44px, 7vw, 80px) clamp(28px, 6vw, 70px); text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.cta-band::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(100% 120% at 20% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.2), transparent 60%); pointer-events:none; }
.cta-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); max-width: 56ch; margin-inline: auto; margin-top: 14px; }
.cta-band .hero-actions { justify-content: center; margin-top: 30px; }
.cta-wrap { padding-block: clamp(40px, 7vw, 90px); }

/* ------------------------------ Footer --------------------------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); padding-block: clamp(50px, 7vw, 76px) 30px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 50px); }
.site-footer .brand { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.site-footer .brand span { color: var(--coral); }
.footer-about { font-size: .94rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); max-width: 34ch; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 20px; }
.footer-social a { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), background .25s; }
.footer-social a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08); background: var(--grad); }
.footer-social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.footer-col h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 11px; }
.footer-col a { font-size: .94rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.66); transition: color .2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--coral); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; margin-top: 46px; padding-top: 26px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); font-size: .86rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.footer-bottom .disc { max-width: 70ch; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --------------------------- Page hero (inner pages) ------------- */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--grad-anim); background-size: 260% 260%; animation: heroFlow 18s ease infinite; color: #fff; padding-block: clamp(64px, 9vw, 110px); text-align: center; }
.page-hero::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(110% 90% at 70% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.2), transparent 55%); pointer-events:none; }
.page-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.25rem); max-width: 58ch; margin: 18px auto 0; }
.page-hero .eyebrow { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff; }
.page-hero .eyebrow::before { background: #fff; }

/* --------------------------- Breakout / split content ------------ */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(34px, 5vw, 64px); align-items: center; }
.split--rev .split-media { order: 2; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .split--rev .split-media { order: 0; } }

.media-card { border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--grad-soft); padding: clamp(30px,4vw,46px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.media-card::before { content:""; position:absolute; width:160px; height:160px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--grad); opacity:.16; top:-50px; right:-40px; }

/* value / mission lists */
.values { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px); }
.value { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 30px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.value:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.value .v-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--grad-soft); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--violet); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.value .v-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.value h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.value p { font-size: .95rem; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .values { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 520px; margin-inline: auto; } }

/* team */
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 26px); }
.member { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 32px 26px; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.member:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.member .avatar { width: 84px; height: 84px; font-size: 1.8rem; margin: 0 auto 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.member h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.member .m-role { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; color: var(--violet); font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 4px; }
.member p { font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 360px; margin-inline: auto; } }

/* timeline */
.timeline { position: relative; max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; padding-left: 40px; }
.timeline::before { content:""; position:absolute; left: 12px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px; width: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--grad); }
.tl-item { position: relative; padding-bottom: 38px; }
.tl-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.tl-item::before { content:""; position:absolute; left: -34px; top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background:#fff; border: 4px solid var(--fuchsia); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(236,72,153,.15); }
.tl-item .tl-year { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--violet); }
.tl-item h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin: 4px 0 6px; }
.tl-item p { font-size: .95rem; }

/* --------------------------- Services detail --------------------- */
.svc-block { padding-block: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.svc-block:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.svc-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.svc-head .card-icon { margin-bottom: 0; }
.svc-block .lead { margin: 14px 0 22px; }
.svc-meta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin: 22px 0; }
.svc-meta .meta { background: var(--bg-2); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 18px 20px; }
.svc-meta .meta .k { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--violet); }
.svc-meta .meta .v { font-weight: 600; margin-top: 5px; color: var(--ink); }
.benefit-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px; margin-bottom: 11px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .98rem; }
.benefit-list svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--violet); flex: none; margin-top: 1px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .svc-meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* comparison table */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
table.compare { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 720px; background: #fff; }
table.compare th, table.compare td { padding: 16px 20px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: .95rem; }
table.compare thead th { background: var(--grad); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; }
table.compare thead th:first-child { border-top-left-radius: var(--r-lg); }
table.compare thead th:last-child { border-top-right-radius: var(--r-lg); }
table.compare tbody tr:hover { background: var(--bg-2); }
table.compare td:first-child { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
table.compare tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }

/* --------------------------- Contact ----------------------------- */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(30px, 4vw, 54px); align-items: start; }
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.info-card { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 22px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .28s, box-shadow .28s; }
.info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.info-card .i-ico { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--grad-soft); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--violet); flex: none; }
.info-card .i-ico svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.info-card .k { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--muted); }
.info-card .v { font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--ink); margin-top: 3px; font-weight: 500; }
.info-card .v a:hover { color: var(--violet); }
.form-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 40px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.form-card h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.form-card > p { margin: 8px 0 24px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* success message */
.form-success {
  display: none; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  background: var(--grad-soft); border: 2px solid rgba(124,58,237,.25); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 22px 24px; margin-top: 4px;
}
.form-success.show { display: flex; animation: popIn .45s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.form-success .s-ico { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.form-success .s-ico svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.form-success h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.form-success p { font-size: .92rem; margin-top: 2px; }
@keyframes popIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.9) translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); } }

/* --------------------------- Scroll reveal ----------------------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal.d1 { transition-delay: .08s; }
.reveal.d2 { transition-delay: .16s; }
.reveal.d3 { transition-delay: .24s; }
.reveal.d4 { transition-delay: .32s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .hero, .stats-band, .cta-band, .page-hero { animation: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* --------------------------- FAQ teaser link --------------------- */
.text-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; color: var(--violet); transition: gap .2s; }
.text-link svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.text-link:hover { gap: 12px; }

/* --------------------------- Misc helpers ------------------------ */
.mt-cta { margin-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 50px); }
.maxw-prose { max-width: 62ch; }
.pill-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }
.pill-tags span { background: var(--bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink-soft); padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: .88rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; }
.checklist { display: grid; gap: 12px; margin-top: 8px; }
.checklist li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.checklist svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--violet); flex: none; }
.checklist b { color: var(--ink); }

/* ===========================================================
   ENHANCEMENTS — footer extras, features, new pages
   =========================================================== */

/* --------------------------- Footer extras ----------------------- */
.footer-contact { display: grid; gap: 13px; }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: .94rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.66); }
.footer-contact svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--coral); flex: none; margin-top: 3px; }
.footer-contact a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.66); }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--coral); }

.footer-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px 28px; align-items: center; margin-top: 44px; padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.footer-trust-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .86rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.footer-trust-item svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--coral); flex: none; }

.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-legal a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--coral); }
.footer-bottom { justify-content: flex-start; }
.footer-bottom > span:first-child { margin-right: auto; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; } .footer-bottom > span:first-child { margin-right: 0; } }

/* --------------------------- Scroll progress bar ----------------- */
.scroll-progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 4px; width: 0%; background: var(--grad); z-index: 200; transition: width .08s linear; }

/* --------------------------- Back to top ------------------------- */
.to-top {
  position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 150;
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(16px) scale(.85);
  transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), visibility .3s;
}
.to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08); }
.to-top svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

/* --------------------------- Cookie banner ----------------------- */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed; left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px; z-index: 180;
  max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  transform: translateY(140%); transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.cookie-banner.show { transform: translateY(0); }
.cookie-banner p { font-size: .92rem; flex: 1 1 320px; margin: 0; }
.cookie-banner .cookie-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cookie-banner .btn { padding: 11px 22px; font-size: .92rem; }

/* --------------------------- Count-up stat ----------------------- */
.stat .num[data-count] { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* --------------------------- Funding calculator ------------------ */
.calc-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 44px);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: clamp(30px, 4vw, 52px); align-items: stretch;
}
.calc-controls { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.calc-field label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--ink); }
.calc-field .calc-val { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.calc-range { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; width: 100%; height: 10px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); background: var(--grad-soft); outline-offset: 4px; }
.calc-range::-webkit-slider-thumb { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); border: 3px solid #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); cursor: pointer; transition: transform .2s; }
.calc-range::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover { transform: scale(1.12); }
.calc-range::-moz-range-thumb { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: #7C3AED; border: 3px solid #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); cursor: pointer; }
.calc-range::-moz-range-track { height: 10px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); background: #F3E8FF; }
.calc-result {
  background: var(--grad); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 18px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.calc-result::after { content:""; position:absolute; width:160px; height:160px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); top:-50px; right:-40px; }
.calc-result > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.calc-result .cr-label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.calc-result .cr-big { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 3rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.calc-result .cr-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; font-size: .95rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); padding-top: 14px; }
.calc-result .cr-row b { font-family: var(--font-head); }
.calc-disc { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 18px; text-align: center; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .calc-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --------------------------- Testimonial carousel ---------------- */
.carousel { position: relative; max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; }
.carousel-viewport { overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-lg); }
.carousel-track { display: flex; transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1); }
.carousel-slide { min-width: 100%; padding: 4px; }
.carousel-slide .testi { height: 100%; }
.carousel-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 18px; margin-top: 26px; }
.carousel-btn { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; border: 2px solid var(--line); color: var(--violet); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), border-color .25s, color .25s, box-shadow .25s; }
.carousel-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1); border-color: var(--fuchsia); color: var(--fuchsia); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.carousel-btn svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.carousel-dots { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.carousel-dot { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--line); transition: transform .25s, background .25s; padding: 0; }
.carousel-dot.active { background: var(--grad); transform: scale(1.35); }

/* --------------------------- Apply wizard ------------------------ */
.wizard { max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; }
.wizard-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 44px); }

.wiz-steps { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.wiz-steps .ws { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex: 1; position: relative; text-align: center; }
.wiz-steps .ws-num { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg-2); border: 2px solid var(--line); color: var(--muted); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; transition: background .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s; z-index: 2; }
.wiz-steps .ws-label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); transition: color .3s; }
.wiz-steps .ws::before { content:""; position:absolute; top: 21px; left: -50%; width: 100%; height: 3px; background: var(--line); z-index: 1; }
.wiz-steps .ws:first-child::before { display: none; }
.wiz-steps .ws.active .ws-num { background: var(--grad); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.wiz-steps .ws.active .ws-label { color: var(--violet); }
.wiz-steps .ws.done .ws-num { background: var(--grad); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; }
.wiz-steps .ws.done::before, .wiz-steps .ws.active::before { background: var(--grad); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .wiz-steps .ws-label { display: none; } }

.wiz-progress { height: 8px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); background: var(--bg-2); overflow: hidden; margin: 22px 0 30px; }
.wiz-progress-bar { height: 100%; width: 25%; background: var(--grad); border-radius: var(--r-pill); transition: width .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1); }

.wiz-step { display: none; animation: wizFade .4s ease; }
.wiz-step.active { display: block; }
@keyframes wizFade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(14px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.wiz-step h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.wiz-step > p { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }

.wiz-amount { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.wiz-amount .wiz-amount-val { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 7vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.wiz-amount .wiz-amount-range { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 10px; }

.field .field-err { display: none; color: #d6256b; font-size: .82rem; margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 500; }
.field.invalid .field-err { display: block; }
.field.invalid input, .field.invalid select { border-color: #f0729f; background: #fff5f9; }

.check-field { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; background: var(--bg-2); border: 2px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-sm); padding: 16px 18px; cursor: pointer; transition: border-color .2s; }
.check-field:hover { border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.35); }
.check-field input { width: 20px; height: 20px; margin-top: 2px; accent-color: var(--violet); flex: none; }
.check-field span { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

.wiz-review { display: grid; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.wiz-review .rev-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 14px 18px; background: var(--bg-2); border-radius: var(--r-sm); }
.wiz-review .rev-k { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--muted); }
.wiz-review .rev-v { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); text-align: right; }

.wiz-actions { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; margin-top: 30px; }
.wiz-actions .btn { min-width: 130px; }
.wiz-back[hidden] { visibility: hidden; }

.wiz-success { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 20px 0; }
.wiz-success.show { display: block; animation: popIn .55s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.wiz-success .ws-ico { width: 92px; height: 92px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); animation: pulseRing 2s ease infinite; }
.wiz-success .ws-ico svg { width: 46px; height: 46px; }
.wiz-success h2 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
@keyframes pulseRing { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(236,72,153,.35), 0 0 0 0 rgba(124,58,237,.4); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(236,72,153,.35), 0 0 0 18px rgba(124,58,237,0); } }

/* --------------------------- Blog / Insights --------------------- */
.featured { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); align-items: center; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); overflow: hidden; }
.featured-media { background: var(--grad); min-height: 320px; height: 100%; position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.featured-media::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(110% 90% at 80% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.25), transparent 55%); }
.featured-media svg { width: 96px; height: 96px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.featured-body { padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); }
.featured-body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); margin: 14px 0 12px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .featured-media { min-height: 220px; } }

.post-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px 14px; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); }
.cat-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--violet); background: var(--grad-soft); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); }
.post-meta .dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--muted); }

.post-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px); }
.post-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .3s; }
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.post-thumb { height: 168px; background: var(--grad-soft); display: grid; place-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.post-thumb svg { width: 56px; height: 56px; color: var(--violet); opacity: .55; }
.post-card:nth-child(3n+1) .post-thumb { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#F3E8FF,#FCE7F3); }
.post-card:nth-child(3n+2) .post-thumb { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#FCE7F3,#FFE4E6); }
.post-card:nth-child(3n) .post-thumb { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#EDE9FE,#FCE7F3); }
.post-card-body { padding: 24px 24px 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-card-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 12px 0 8px; }
.post-card-body p { font-size: .93rem; flex: 1; }
.post-card-body .post-meta { margin-top: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.newsletter { background: var(--grad); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(34px, 5vw, 56px); text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.newsletter::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(100% 120% at 20% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.2), transparent 60%); pointer-events:none; }
.newsletter > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.newsletter h2 { color: #fff; }
.newsletter p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); max-width: 50ch; margin: 12px auto 0; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; max-width: 480px; margin: 26px auto 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.newsletter-form input { flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); border: none; background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); color: var(--ink); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.newsletter .form-note { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.newsletter .form-success { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); justify-content: center; max-width: 480px; margin: 22px auto 0; }
.newsletter .form-success h4, .newsletter .form-success p { color: #fff; }

/* --------------------------- Article ----------------------------- */
.article { max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; }
.article-body { font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.article-body > p { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.article-body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); margin: 40px 0 16px; }
.article-body h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 30px 0 12px; }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { margin: 0 0 22px; padding-left: 4px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.article-body ul li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
.article-body ul li::before { content:""; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); flex: none; margin-top: 9px; }
.article-body ol { counter-reset: ol; list-style: none; }
.article-body ol li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; counter-increment: ol; }
.article-body ol li::before { content: counter(ol); flex: none; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--violet); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.article-body a { color: var(--violet); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

.pull-quote { border: none; margin: 34px 0; padding: 8px 0 8px 28px; border-left: 5px solid; border-image: var(--grad) 1; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem); line-height: 1.35; color: var(--ink); }

.callout { display: flex; gap: 16px; background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.16); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 24px 26px; margin: 30px 0; }
.callout .callout-ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 13px; background: #fff; color: var(--violet); display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.callout .callout-ico svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.callout h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.callout p { font-size: .95rem; margin: 0; }

.takeaways { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 38px); margin: 36px 0; }
.takeaways h3 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.takeaways h3 svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--coral); }
.takeaways ul { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.takeaways li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: .98rem; }
.takeaways li svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--coral); flex: none; margin-top: 2px; }

.article-meta-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; padding: 22px 0; border-block: 1px solid var(--line); margin-bottom: 36px; }
.byline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.byline .avatar { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.byline .by-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; }
.byline .by-meta { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); }
.share-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.share-row .share-label { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; }
.share-btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--bg-2); color: var(--violet); display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), background .25s, color .25s; }
.share-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08); background: var(--grad); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; }
.share-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(20px,2.5vw,28px); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --------------------------- Breadcrumb -------------------------- */
.breadcrumb { padding-block: 18px 0; }
.breadcrumb ol { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; font-size: .86rem; }
.breadcrumb li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--muted); }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--violet); transition: color .2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--fuchsia); }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: var(--line); display: inline-flex; }
.breadcrumb .sep svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.breadcrumb li[aria-current] { color: var(--ink-soft); }
/* On gradient page-hero, breadcrumb sits above in normal flow on light bg */
.breadcrumb-band { background: var(--bg-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.breadcrumb-band .breadcrumb { padding-block: 16px; }

/* --------------------------- Detail hero badges ------------------ */
.hero-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 26px; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 12px 18px; text-align: left; min-width: 140px;
}
.hero-badge .hb-k { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.hero-badge .hb-v { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .hero-badges { gap: 10px; } .hero-badge { flex: 1 1 140px; min-width: 0; } }

/* --------------------------- Detail layout ----------------------- */
.detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: clamp(34px, 5vw, 60px); align-items: start; }
.detail-aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 20px); display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.aside-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 26px 24px; }
.aside-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.aside-card p { font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.aside-card.aside-grad { background: var(--grad); color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.aside-card.aside-grad::after { content:""; position:absolute; width:140px; height:140px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); top:-46px; right:-40px; }
.aside-card.aside-grad > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.aside-card.aside-grad h3 { color: #fff; }
.aside-card.aside-grad p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.aside-list { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.aside-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.aside-list svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--violet); flex: none; margin-top: 2px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .detail-aside { position: static; } }

/* --------------------------- Detail prose blocks ----------------- */
.detail-section + .detail-section { margin-top: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); }
.detail-section h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.detail-section > p { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.detail-section > p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Related funding cards (compact) */
.related-svc { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 26px); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .related-svc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --------------------------- Legal pages ------------------------- */
.legal-note { display: flex; gap: 14px; background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.16); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 20px 24px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.legal-note svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--violet); flex: none; margin-top: 2px; }
.legal-note p { font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; }
.legal-updated { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 34px; }
.legal-body { max-width: 800px; margin-inline: auto; counter-reset: sec; }
.legal-section { padding-block: 26px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.legal-section:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.legal-section h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px; counter-increment: sec; }
.legal-section h2::before { content: counter(sec); font-size: 1rem; color: #fff; background: var(--grad); width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px; display: inline-grid; place-items: center; flex: none; font-weight: 700; }
.legal-section p { margin-top: 12px; }
.legal-section ul { margin-top: 12px; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.legal-section ul li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.legal-section ul li::before { content:""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad); flex: none; margin-top: 9px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .to-top, .cookie-banner, .carousel-track, .wiz-progress-bar, .wiz-step, .featured-media,
  .calc-range::-webkit-slider-thumb { transition: none; animation: none; }
  .wiz-success .ws-ico { animation: none; }
}

/* ===========================================================
   PHOTO-FREE VISUALS — brand vector substitutes
   Gradients + inline SVG blobs/squiggles instead of photos.
   Reuses existing tokens (--grad, --r-lg, --shadow-lg, etc.).
   =========================================================== */

/* Hero stays on the animated brand gradient (no photo background). */
.hero--photo { /* same vibrant animated gradient as .hero — no override needed */ }

/* Decorative gradient/blob panel used wherever a photo used to sit. */
.brand-vis {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--grad-anim); background-size: 240% 240%;
  animation: heroFlow 18s ease infinite;
  display: grid; place-items: center; isolation: isolate;
}
.brand-vis::after { /* soft light sheen, matches .hero::after */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 80% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.28), transparent 55%);
}
.brand-vis .bv-blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(2px); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.brand-vis .bv-blob--1 { width: 46%; aspect-ratio: 1; background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.5), transparent 70%); top: -12%; right: -8%; animation: float1 12s ease-in-out infinite; }
.brand-vis .bv-blob--2 { width: 38%; aspect-ratio: 1; background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(251,113,133,.55), transparent 70%); bottom: -14%; left: -6%; animation: float2 14s ease-in-out infinite; }
.brand-vis .bv-squiggle { position: absolute; z-index: 1; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); pointer-events: none; }
.brand-vis .bv-icon { position: relative; z-index: 2; color: rgba(255,255,255,.95); }
.brand-vis .bv-icon svg { width: clamp(54px, 9vw, 104px); height: clamp(54px, 9vw, 104px); display: block; }
.brand-vis .bv-label {
  position: absolute; left: 18px; bottom: 18px; z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .76rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32);
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

/* Story / split media visual (about + index why-us) */
.media-vis { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }

/* Team headshots — initials avatar on gradient (reuses .avatar tokens). */
.member .member-avatar {
  width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad); color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

/* Industries cards — gradient icon panel on top, overlapping icon. */
.ind-full .ind-card { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.ind-full .ind-card .ind-cover {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none; display: block;
}
.ind-full .ind-card .ind-cover .bv-icon svg { width: clamp(40px,8vw,64px); height: clamp(40px,8vw,64px); }
.ind-full .ind-card > :not(.ind-cover) { padding-inline: 28px; }
.ind-full .ind-card > .ind-icon { margin-top: -34px; position: relative; z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); background: #fff; }
.ind-full .ind-card > h3 { margin-top: 14px; }
.ind-full .ind-card > .card-link { padding-bottom: 28px; }

/* Industry detail page — feature gradient panel (under hero) */
.ind-feature { aspect-ratio: 21 / 9; margin-top: clamp(28px,4vw,44px); }

/* Blog: featured post gradient panel (keeps icon + category label). */
.featured-media { /* base .featured-media already provides the gradient + icon */ }

/* Blog: post card thumbnails already use a gradient placeholder by default. */

/* Article hero gradient panel with brand squiggle */
.article-hero-media {
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 1;
  margin: clamp(28px,4vw,40px) auto 0; max-width: 820px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .brand-vis { animation: none; }
  .brand-vis .bv-blob { animation: none; }
}

/* ===== Conversion boosters (CX): sticky CTA, exit-intent, social proof ===== */
:root { --cx-accent: var(--grad); --cx-accent-ink: #FFFFFF; --cx-surface: #FFFFFF; --cx-text: var(--ink); --cx-muted: var(--muted); --cx-line: var(--line); --cx-bw: 1px; --cx-radius: 14px; --cx-radius-lg: 20px; --cx-kicker: var(--violet); --cx-check: var(--violet); }

/* Sticky mobile CTA bar */
.cx-bar { position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 9990; display: none; padding: 9px 14px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); background: var(--cx-surface, #fff); border-top: var(--cx-bw, 1px) solid var(--cx-line, rgba(0,0,0,.14)); box-shadow: 0 -12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.22); transform: translateY(110%); transition: transform .35s ease; }
.cx-bar.show { transform: none; }
.cx-bar-note { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .02em; color: var(--cx-muted, #777); text-align: center; margin-bottom: 7px; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.cx-bar-btns { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.cx-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: var(--cx-radius, 10px); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; border: 0; }
.cx-bar .cx-btn { flex: 1; }
.cx-bar .cx-btn-solid { flex: 1.6; }
.cx-btn-solid { background: var(--cx-accent, #111); color: var(--cx-accent-ink, #fff); }
.cx-btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--cx-text, #111); border: var(--cx-bw, 1px) solid var(--cx-line, rgba(0,0,0,.25)); }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .cx-bar { display: block; }
  body.cx-bar-on .cookie-banner { bottom: 104px !important; }
  body.cx-bar-on .to-top { bottom: 104px !important; }
}

/* Exit-intent modal */
.cx-modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 24px; background: rgba(8, 10, 14, .6); backdrop-filter: blur(5px); }
.cx-modal.open { display: flex; animation: cxFade .25s ease; }
@keyframes cxFade { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
.cx-modal-card { position: relative; width: min(520px, 100%); background: var(--cx-surface, #fff); color: var(--cx-text, #111); border: var(--cx-bw, 1px) solid var(--cx-line, rgba(0,0,0,.14)); border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg, 18px); padding: 36px 34px 28px; box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.4); text-align: left; }
.cx-modal-x { position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 16px; background: none; border: 0; font-size: 1.7rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--cx-muted, #888); cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; }
.cx-modal-x:hover { color: var(--cx-text, #111); }
.cx-modal-kicker { display: inline-block; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cx-kicker, var(--cx-muted, #888)); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cx-modal-title { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.75rem); line-height: 1.18; margin: 0 0 10px; color: var(--cx-text, #111); }
.cx-modal-sub { font-size: .96rem; color: var(--cx-muted, #666); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.cx-modal-list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 22px; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.cx-modal-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: .93rem; color: var(--cx-text, #222); }
.cx-modal-list svg { flex: none; color: var(--cx-check, currentColor); }
.cx-modal-cta { display: flex; width: 100%; font-size: 1.02rem; padding: 16px 20px; }
.cx-modal-no { display: block; width: 100%; margin-top: 12px; background: none; border: 0; color: var(--cx-muted, #888); font-size: .82rem; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.cx-modal-no:hover { color: var(--cx-text, #111); }

/* Social-proof toast */
.cx-toast { position: fixed; left: 20px; bottom: 20px; z-index: 9994; display: none; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px; width: min(330px, calc(100vw - 40px)); background: var(--cx-surface, #fff); color: var(--cx-text, #111); border: var(--cx-bw, 1px) solid var(--cx-line, rgba(0,0,0,.14)); border-radius: var(--cx-radius, 12px); box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.28); padding: 14px 34px 14px 14px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease; pointer-events: none; }
.cx-toast.show { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
.cx-toast-dot { flex: none; width: 10px; height: 10px; margin-top: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cx-dot, #22c55e); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 197, 94, .18); }
.cx-toast-body { font-size: .86rem; line-height: 1.45; }
.cx-toast-time { display: block; margin-top: 4px; font-size: .74rem; color: var(--cx-muted, #888); }
.cx-toast-x { position: absolute; top: 6px; right: 9px; background: none; border: 0; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--cx-muted, #999); cursor: pointer; padding: 2px; }
@media (min-width: 821px) { .cx-toast { display: flex; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .cx-bar, .cx-toast { transition: none; } .cx-modal.open { animation: none; } }