/* ==========================================================================
   BITCHAINPROX — ULTRA-LUXURY GLASS & METALLIC VIOLET DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Color Palette — Ultra-Luxury Obsidian, Frosted Glass & Metallic Violet */
  --bg-obsidian: #030108;
  --bg-midnight: #0A0518;
  --bg-glass: rgba(18, 10, 42, 0.65);
  --bg-glass-hover: rgba(30, 16, 68, 0.85);
  
  --purple-metallic: #9D4EDD;
  --purple-bright: #C77DFF;
  --purple-glow: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.55);
  --violet-chrome: #E0AAFF;
  --violet-deep: #240046;
  --blue-violet: #5A189A;
  --accent-cyan: var(--purple-bright);
  --accent-gold: #FFD166;

  --border-glass: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.28);
  --border-glass-bright: rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.85);

  --text-main: #FFFFFF;
  --text-muted: #94A3B8;

  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  --transition-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
}

/* Global Reset & Base */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-obsidian);
  color: var(--text-main);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

body {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-color: transparent;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

/* Animated Main Site Background */
.main-site-bg {
  position: fixed;
  top: -5%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 110%;
  height: 110%;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/main-bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  animation: bgBreathe 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.main-site-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; 
  left: 0; 
  width: 100%; 
  height: 100%;
  /* Very light vignette just to smooth edges */
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(3, 1, 8, 0) 0%, rgba(3, 1, 8, 0.35) 100%);
}

@keyframes bgBreathe {
  0% { transform: scale(1); filter: contrast(1) brightness(1.1); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.08); filter: contrast(1.15) brightness(1.3); }
}

/* Background Particle Canvas — transparent, sits above bg image */
#bgCanvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Ambient Soft Lighting Spotlights — hidden, replaced by bg image */
.ambient-spotlight {
  display: none;
}

.spotlight-1 {
  top: 0%;
  left: 25%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--purple-bright) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: pulseSpotlight 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.spotlight-2 {
  top: 45%;
  right: 10%;
  width: 750px;
  height: 750px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--blue-violet) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: pulseSpotlight 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes pulseSpotlight {
  0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.4; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.15) translate(30px, -20px); opacity: 0.65; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9) translate(-20px, 30px); opacity: 0.4; }
}

/* Layout Container */
.app-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR — ULTRA-LUXURY METALLIC GLASS
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(10, 5, 24, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border-bottom: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  padding: 16px 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.nav-content-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-chrome), var(--purple-metallic));
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--purple-glow);
}

.logo-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: #FFF;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-name span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-chrome), var(--purple-bright));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 36px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--purple-glow);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.btn-nav-signin {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-bright);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-nav-signin:hover {
  background: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--purple-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--purple-glow);
}

.btn-nav-register {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-bright), var(--purple-metallic));
  color: #FFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--purple-glow);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-nav-register:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.7);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA-LUXURY WELCOME HERO SECTION (Inspired by Reference Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-luxury-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px 80px;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden; /* prevent scrolling */
}

}

/* Header Stack */
.hero-header-stack {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-luxury-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a0035 0%, #240046 50%, #3b0764 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.55);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 24px rgba(36, 0, 70, 0.6),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.12);
}

.hero-luxury-pill .pill-dot {
  color: var(--purple-bright);
}

.hero-pre-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  animation: welcomeGlowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes welcomeGlowPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
}

.hero-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7.5vw, 5.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-main-heading .chrome-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #FFFFFF 0%, var(--violet-chrome) 25%, var(--purple-bright) 50%, var(--purple-bright) 75%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  background-size: 250% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: titleChromeFlow 5s linear infinite, titleGlowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes titleChromeFlow {
  0% { background-position: 0% center; }
  100% { background-position: 250% center; }
}

@keyframes titleGlowPulse {
  0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 35px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.6)); }
  50% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 55px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.85)); }
}

/* Animated B Logo inside SVG */
.animated-b-text {
  animation: bLogoGlowPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
}

@keyframes bLogoGlowPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    fill: #FFFFFF;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.8));
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    fill: var(--purple-bright);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(199, 125, 255, 1));
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }
}

.hero-sub-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 3D Visual Stage with Podium & Floating Hexagons */
.hero-visual-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  height: 390px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden; /* prevent scrollbars from floating elements */
}
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  height: 390px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stage-glow-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.45) 0%, rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.25) 45%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.laser-sweep-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 0deg, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.2) 180deg, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.35) 360deg);
  animation: rotateLaser 12s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

@keyframes rotateLaser { 0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); } }

/* Orbiting Floating Hexagon Badges */
.hex-badge {
  position: absolute;
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.hex-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(18, 10, 42, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.4), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.hex-inner.purple-hex { border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.6); color: var(--purple-bright); }
.hex-inner.cyan-hex { border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.6); color: var(--purple-bright); }
.hex-inner.blue-hex { border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.6); color: var(--purple-bright); }
.hex-inner.gold-hex { border-color: rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.6); color: var(--accent-gold); }

.hex-badge:hover .hex-inner {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.7);
}

.hex-inner svg {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
}

.hex-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hex-top-left { top: 15px; left: 12%; }
.hex-top-right { top: 15px; right: 12%; }
.hex-mid-left { bottom: 90px; left: 6%; }
.hex-mid-right { bottom: 90px; right: 6%; }

/* Floating Animations */
@keyframes floatBadge1 { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(3deg); } }
@keyframes floatBadge2 { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); } 50% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(-4deg); } }
@keyframes floatBadge3 { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-2deg); } }
@keyframes floatBadge4 { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); } 50% { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(4deg); } }

.float-anim-1 { animation: floatBadge1 4.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.float-anim-2 { animation: floatBadge2 5.2s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s; }
.float-anim-3 { animation: floatBadge3 4.8s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
.float-anim-4 { animation: floatBadge4 5.5s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }

/* Center 3D Hexagon Emblem */
.center-hex-emblem {
  position: relative;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

@keyframes floatAnimMain {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-16px) scale(1.03); }
}
.float-anim-main {
  animation: floatAnimMain 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hex-outer-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 210px;
  height: 210px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transform-origin: center center;
  animation: spinSlow 24s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hex-middle-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transform-origin: center center;
  animation: spinSlowRev 30s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes spinSlow { 0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes spinSlowRev { 0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-360deg); } }

.hex-core-content {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 35px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.85));
}

.hex-logo-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* 3D Futuristic Podium/Stage Rings */
.hero-podium-stage {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 380px;
  height: 120px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.podium-ring {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(20, 10, 48, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.45), inset 0 0 15px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.25);
}

.ring-1 {
  bottom: 30px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 50px;
}

.ring-2 {
  bottom: 15px;
  width: 310px;
  height: 60px;
  border-color: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.35);
}

.ring-3 {
  bottom: 0px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 70px;
  border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.25);
}

.podium-base-light {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 320px;
  height: 20px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.6) 0%, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3) 50%, transparent 80%);
  filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Action Buttons Stack */
.hero-action-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.btn-hero-started {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a0035 0%, #240046 45%, #3b0764 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.55);
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 35px rgba(36, 0, 70, 0.7),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.15),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-hero-started::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transition: left 0.75s ease;
}

.btn-hero-started:hover::after {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-hero-started:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #240046 0%, #3b0764 50%, #5a189a 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 50px rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.75),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.85);
}

.btn-arrow-circle {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-arrow-circle svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.btn-hero-started:hover .btn-arrow-circle {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-hero-explore {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(14, 7, 34, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-bright);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-hero-explore:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 16, 68, 0.85);
  border-color: var(--purple-bright);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3);
}

/* 4-Column Feature Glass Panel */
.hero-features-panel {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(12, 6, 28, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.hero-feat-col {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-feat-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(30, 16, 68, 0.5);
}

.hero-feat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3), transparent);
}

.hfc-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3);
}

.hfc-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.purple-gradient-icon { color: var(--purple-bright); border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.4); }
.blue-gradient-icon { color: var(--purple-bright); border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.4); }
.gold-gradient-icon { color: var(--accent-gold); border-color: rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.4); }
.cyan-gradient-icon { color: var(--purple-bright); border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.4); }

.hfc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.purple-text { color: var(--purple-bright); }
.blue-text { color: var(--purple-bright); }
.gold-text { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.cyan-text { color: var(--purple-bright); }

.hfc-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* HOW IT WORKS SECTION */
.how-it-works-block {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.hiw-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.hiw-line {
  height: 1px;
  width: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.4), transparent);
}

.hiw-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
}

.hiw-steps-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hiw-step-item {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hiw-step-num {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-bright), var(--purple-metallic));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--purple-glow);
}

.hiw-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(18, 10, 42, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.hiw-icon-box svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.hiw-step-item:hover .hiw-icon-box {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  border-color: var(--border-glass-bright);
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.4);
}

.hiw-step-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hiw-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 180px;
}

.hiw-arrow-connector {
  color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.hiw-arrow-connector svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* Responsive Breakdown for Hero */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-features-panel {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .hero-feat-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .hiw-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .hiw-arrow-connector {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-visual-stage {
    height: 260px !important;
    overflow: visible !important; /* Removes the vertical crop (square effect) */
    margin: 15px auto 40px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .stage-glow-backdrop {
    width: 240px !important;
    height: 240px !important;
  }
  .laser-sweep-ring {
    width: 180px !important;
    height: 180px !important;
  }
  .hex-badge {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
  }
  .hex-inner svg {
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
  }
  .hex-label {
    font-size: 0.58rem !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  }
  .center-hex-emblem {
    width: 110px !important;
    height: 110px !important;
  }
  .hero-logo-wrapper {
    width: 105px !important;
    height: 105px !important;
  }
  .hex-outer-ring {
    width: 135px !important;
    height: 135px !important;
  }
  .hex-middle-ring {
    width: 160px !important;
    height: 160px !important;
  }
  .hero-podium-stage {
    width: 250px !important;
    height: 80px !important;
    bottom: -15px !important;
  }
  .podium-ring.ring-1 { width: 150px !important; height: 32px !important; bottom: 18px !important; }
  .podium-ring.ring-2 { width: 200px !important; height: 38px !important; bottom: 8px !important; }
  .podium-ring.ring-3 { width: 250px !important; height: 45px !important; bottom: 0px !important; }
  .podium-base-light { width: 210px !important; height: 12px !important; bottom: -8px !important; }

  /* Orbit badges positioning on small screens */
  .hex-top-left { top: -10px !important; left: 8% !important; }
  .hex-top-right { top: -10px !important; right: 8% !important; }
  .hex-mid-left { bottom: 50px !important; left: 1% !important; }
  .hex-mid-right { bottom: 50px !important; right: 1% !important; }

  .hero-features-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hiw-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM ABOUT US SECTION (OBSIDIAN GLASS & ORBITAL EMBLEM)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-us-section {
  padding: 80px 40px;
  margin: 20px auto 30px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

.about-us-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(60px);
}

.about-container-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: visible;
}

.about-left-content {
  text-align: left;
}

.about-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-bright);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.25);
}

.about-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  overflow: visible;
}

.about-main-title .purple-highlight-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00F5D4 0%, var(--violet-chrome) 40%, var(--purple-bright) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--purple-glow);
}

.about-lead-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* Feature Cards Grid */
.about-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.about-feature-box {
  background: rgba(10, 5, 24, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-feature-box.full-width {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.about-feature-box:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 16, 68, 0.85);
  border-color: var(--border-glass-bright);
  transform: translateY(-3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3);
}

.feat-icon-wrap {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  min-width: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3), rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.6));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-bright);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--purple-glow);
}

.feat-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: var(--violet-chrome);
  stroke-width: 2;
  fill: none;
}

.feat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Right Side Emblem Graphics */
.about-right-emblem {
  position: relative;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.orbital-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.outer-ring {
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border-top-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  border-bottom-color: var(--purple-bright);
  animation: spinOrbit 18s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.2);
}

.inner-ring {
  width: 270px;
  height: 270px;
  border-left-color: var(--violet-chrome);
  border-right-color: var(--purple-metallic);
  animation: spinOrbit 12s linear infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes spinOrbit {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.emblem-core-badge {
  width: 210px;
  height: 210px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #3C096C 0%, #100424 70%, #030108 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-glass-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.5), inset 0 0 30px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.emblem-core-badge:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(5deg);
}

.emblem-inner {
  text-align: center;
}

.emblem-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  margin: 0 auto 6px;
}

.emblem-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  fill: url(#purpleIconGrad);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--purple-bright));
}

.emblem-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #FFF;
  line-height: 1;
}

.emblem-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.emblem-est {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-container-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .about-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-feature-box.full-width {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  /* Shrink the main heading text so it fits on screen */
  .about-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7vw, 2.2rem) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  /* Shrink the section padding */
  .about-us-section {
    padding: 40px 20px !important;
  }

  /* Shrink the orbital circle + emblem */
  .about-right-emblem {
    width: 200px !important;
    height: 200px !important;
  }

  .outer-ring {
    width: 210px !important;
    height: 210px !important;
  }

  .inner-ring {
    width: 168px !important;
    height: 168px !important;
  }

  .emblem-core-badge {
    width: 130px !important;
    height: 130px !important;
  }

  .emblem-icon {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
  }

  .emblem-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }

  .emblem-sub {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  /* Shrink lead description text */
  .about-lead-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  /* Mobile hero fixes */
  .hero-luxury-section {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    padding: 30px 10px 50px;
  }
  .hero-visual-stage {
    height: 420px;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    overflow: visible; /* let badges breathe — outer section clips x */
    padding-top: 20px;
  }
  /* Stop floating animations on mobile to prevent clipping */
  .float-anim-1,
  .float-anim-2,
  .float-anim-3,
  .float-anim-4 {
    animation: none;
  }
  /* Reposition badges so they stay fully inside the stage */
  .hex-top-left  { top: 10px; left: 5%; }
  .hex-top-right { top: 10px; right: 5%; }
  .hex-mid-left  { bottom: 80px; left: 3%; }
  .hex-mid-right { bottom: 80px; right: 3%; }

  .hex-badge { width: 60px; height: 60px; }
  .hex-inner svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
  .hex-label { font-size: 0.58rem; margin-top: 6px; }

  .stage-glow-backdrop { display: none; }
  .laser-sweep-ring { display: none; }

  .center-hex-emblem { max-width: 130px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-action-stack { margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .hero-features-panel { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .hero-feat-divider { display: none; }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   PACKAGE PLAN SECTION — HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.package-plan-section {
  padding: 40px 0 100px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.purple-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #FFF 10%, var(--purple-bright) 40%, var(--purple-metallic) 60%, #FFF 90%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.5);
  animation: textShineAnim 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes textShineAnim {
  0% { background-position: 0% center; }
  100% { background-position: -200% center; }
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.badge-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(30, 16, 68, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.badge-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glass-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--purple-glow);
  transform: translateY(-2deg);
}

.badge-sparkle {
  color: var(--purple-bright);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PACKAGE CARDS GRID (4x2 Desktop, 2x4 Tablet, 1 Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */
.packages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 90px;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.package-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-smooth);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.package-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.2), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.package-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    transparent 45%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 50%,
    transparent 55%
  );
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.package-card:hover::after {
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateY(100%);
}

.package-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8deg) scale(1.02);
  background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-glass-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.45), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.package-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.card-number-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.icon-container {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  margin: 10px 0 22px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-smooth);
}

.package-card:hover .icon-container {
  transform: scale(1.12) translateZ(20px);
}

.icon-3d-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.5));
  animation: floatIcon 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.icon-svg-wrapper {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3) 0%, rgba(36, 0, 70, 0.8) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-bright);
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--purple-glow);
  animation: floatIcon 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.icon-svg-wrapper svg {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  fill: url(#purpleIconGrad);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--purple-bright));
}

@keyframes floatIcon {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.card-package-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.card-price-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.card-price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF, var(--violet-chrome));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.card-description {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  min-height: 42px;
}

.btn-choose-plan {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.package-card:hover .btn-choose-plan {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-bright), var(--purple-metallic));
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--purple-glow);
  color: #FFF;
}

.btn-choose-plan:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.package-card.featured-card {
  border-color: var(--border-glass-bright);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(42, 20, 88, 0.75) 0%, rgba(18, 10, 42, 0.85) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.4);
}

.package-card.featured-card::before {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.featured-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple-bright), var(--purple-metallic));
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 14px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--purple-glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UPGRADE JOURNEY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.upgrade-journey-section {
  background: rgba(18, 10, 42, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 50px 36px;
  margin-bottom: 90px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.upgrade-header {
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.upgrade-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.upgrade-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.journey-timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 10px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.journey-line-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-radius: 10px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.journey-line-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 0%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-violet), var(--purple-bright), var(--violet-chrome));
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-radius: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--purple-bright);
  transition: width 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.journey-nodes-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.journey-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.journey-node:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.node-circle {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(18, 10, 42, 0.95);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-glass-bright);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #FFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-node.active .node-circle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-bright), var(--purple-metallic));
  border-color: #FFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--purple-glow), 0 0 10px #FFF;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.node-label {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.journey-node.active .node-label {
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--purple-glow);
}

.upgrade-simulator-box {
  background: rgba(30, 16, 68, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.sim-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.sim-text strong {
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
}

.btn-sim-upgrade {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-bright), var(--purple-metallic));
  color: #FFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--purple-glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PACKAGE BENEFITS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.benefits-section {
  margin-bottom: 90px;
}

.benefits-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.benefits-grid .benefit-card:nth-child(4) {
  grid-column: span 1;
}

.benefits-grid .benefit-card:nth-child(5) {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .benefits-grid .benefit-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .benefits-grid .benefit-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}

.benefit-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6deg);
  background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-glass-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.35);
}

.benefit-num-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.benefit-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  min-width: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.25), rgba(36, 0, 70, 0.7));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-bright);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--purple-glow);
}

.benefit-icon-box svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: var(--violet-chrome);
  stroke-width: 2;
  fill: none;
}

.benefit-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.benefit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.benefit-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WEB3 ACTIVATION MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(3, 1, 8, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-container {
  background: rgba(18, 10, 42, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-bright);
  border-radius: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.5);
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-container {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFF;
}

.modal-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  background: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFF;
}

.modal-price-display {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  margin: 10px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--purple-glow);
}

.modal-currency-selector {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.currency-option {
  padding: 10px 6px;
  background: rgba(10, 5, 24, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.currency-option.selected {
  background: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.25);
  border-color: var(--purple-bright);
  color: #FFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--purple-glow);
}

.btn-confirm-activate {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-bright), var(--purple-metallic));
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #FFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px var(--purple-glow);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-confirm-activate:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.7);
}

.modal-success-state {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.success-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #059669);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
}

.success-icon svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  stroke: #FFF;
  stroke-width: 3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM JOIN NOW CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.join-cta-section {
  padding: 20px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
}

.join-cta-container {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(36, 0, 70, 0.85) 0%, rgba(18, 10, 42, 0.95) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-bright);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 64px 36px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 65px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.4), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.cta-glow-spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(70px);
}

.cta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a0035 0%, #240046 50%, #3b0764 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.55);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 24px rgba(36, 0, 70, 0.6),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.12);
}

.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.cta-actions {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.btn-join-now {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-bright), var(--purple-metallic));
  color: #FFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 20px 48px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.7);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-join-now:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4deg) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.9);
}

.cta-features-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.cta-feat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cta-feat-divider {
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  padding: 40px 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATIONS & ENHANCEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.fade-up-element {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--transition-smooth), transform 0.8s var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.delay-7 { transition-delay: 0.7s; }
.delay-8 { transition-delay: 0.8s; }

/* Responsive Grid Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .protocol-summary-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .packages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .protocol-summary-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .packages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-content-wrap {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .protocol-summary-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .packages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .luxury-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AUTH MODALS — SIGN IN & REGISTER
   ========================================================================== */
.auth-modal {
  max-width: 460px;
}

.auth-modal-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.auth-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.auth-logo span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-chrome), var(--purple-bright));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.auth-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.auth-modal-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.auth-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.auth-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.auth-field label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.auth-field input {
  background: rgba(10, 5, 24, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: #FFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.auth-field input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.5);
}

.auth-field input:focus {
  border-color: var(--purple-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.2);
}

.auth-forgot {
  text-align: right;
  margin-top: -6px;
}

.auth-forgot a {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.auth-forgot a:hover {
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
}

.btn-auth-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-bright), var(--purple-metallic));
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #FFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px var(--purple-glow);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.btn-auth-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.7);
}

.auth-switch {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.auth-switch a {
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.auth-switch a:hover {
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INCOME DISTRIBUTION PLAN SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.income-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0 100px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.22) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 80% 80%, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-obsidian) 0%, #060116 40%, #08021a 70%, var(--bg-obsidian) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ---- Animated particle background ---- */
.income-particles-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ip {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--purple-metallic);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ip-float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ip1  { width:3px; height:3px; left:8%;  top:20%; animation-delay:0s;    animation-duration:9s; }
.ip2  { width:2px; height:2px; left:18%; top:70%; animation-delay:1.2s;  animation-duration:7s; }
.ip3  { width:4px; height:4px; left:30%; top:10%; animation-delay:0.5s;  animation-duration:11s; }
.ip4  { width:2px; height:2px; left:45%; top:85%; animation-delay:2s;    animation-duration:8s; }
.ip5  { width:3px; height:3px; left:60%; top:30%; animation-delay:0.8s;  animation-duration:10s; }
.ip6  { width:5px; height:5px; left:72%; top:60%; animation-delay:3s;    animation-duration:6s; }
.ip7  { width:2px; height:2px; left:85%; top:15%; animation-delay:1.5s;  animation-duration:9s; }
.ip8  { width:3px; height:3px; left:92%; top:75%; animation-delay:0.3s;  animation-duration:12s; }
@keyframes ip-float {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0;    transform: translateY(0)   scale(1); }
  30%       { opacity: 0.7; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.4; transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1.3); }
  70%       { opacity: 0.6; }
}

.light-streak {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.6), transparent);
  animation: streak-fall 5s linear infinite;
}
.ls1 { left: 22%; animation-delay: 0s;   animation-duration: 6s; }
.ls2 { left: 73%; animation-delay: 2.5s; animation-duration: 8s; }
@keyframes streak-fall {
  0%   { transform: translateY(-160px); opacity: 0; }
  20%  { opacity: 1; }
  80%  { opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: translateY(110vh); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ---- Section header two-column layout ---- */
.income-header-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 60px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 72px;
  padding: 0 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.income-header-left {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}
.income-header-right {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.income-pill-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(157,78,221,0.18), rgba(199,125,255,0.25));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.income-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.income-subtitle-line {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sub-dot { color: var(--accent-gold); margin-right: 6px; }

.income-intro-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 460px;
}

/* ---- Distribution Shield ---- */
.distribution-shield {
  position: relative;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.shield-glow-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.25);
  animation: shield-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.shield-glow-ring::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.12);
  animation: shield-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes shield-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1);    opacity: 0.6; }
  50%       { transform: scale(1.06); opacity: 1;   }
}

.shield-body {
  width: 190px;
  height: 190px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.55) 0%, rgba(3, 1, 8, 0.9) 70%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 40px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.35),
    inset 0 0 30px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
.shield-pct {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 30%, var(--violet-chrome) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.shield-label-top {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}
.shield-label-mid {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.shield-label-bot {
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ---- 5-card Income Grid ---- */
.income-cards-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto 90px;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.income-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(20% - 20px);
  min-width: 200px;
  max-width: 220px;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 22px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: default;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    background 0.35s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.income-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.income-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.65);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.35),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.2);
  background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
}

/* Featured card — Reward (middle, elevated) */
.featured-income-card {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.55);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.45) 0%, rgba(3, 1, 8, 0.85) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 60px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.3),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.25);
}
.featured-income-card::after {
  content: '★ FEATURED';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple-metallic), var(--violet-chrome));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
}
.featured-income-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.06);
}

.inc-card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.4);
}
.inc-pct {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 20%, var(--violet-chrome) 80%, var(--purple-bright) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.inc-pct span {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  vertical-align: top;
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.inc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.inc-title small {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.inc-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(157,78,221,0.25) 0%, rgba(90,24,154,0.15) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  transition: color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.income-card:hover .inc-icon-box {
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3);
}
.inc-icon-box svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.inc-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   Per-Card Colour Themes (matches reference image palette)
   ============================================================ */

/* 40% — Direct Income — Orange */
.card-direct { --card-accent: #FF8C00; --card-accent-soft: rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.18); --card-glow: rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.35); }

/* 15% — Team Income (5 Upline) — Cyan */
.card-team   { --card-accent: #00D4FF; --card-accent-soft: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15); --card-glow: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.32); }

/* 30% — Non-Working Income — Green */
.card-nonworking { --card-accent: #00E676; --card-accent-soft: rgba(0, 230, 118, 0.15); --card-glow: rgba(0, 230, 118, 0.32); }

/* 5% — Reward Income — Purple (already featured card) */
.card-reward { --card-accent: #C77DFF; --card-accent-soft: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.2); --card-glow: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.4); }

/* 10% — Maintenance — Gold */
.card-maintenance { --card-accent: #FFB800; --card-accent-soft: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.18); --card-glow: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35); }

/* Apply accent colour to percentage number */
.card-direct .inc-pct,
.card-team .inc-pct,
.card-nonworking .inc-pct,
.card-reward .inc-pct,
.card-maintenance .inc-pct {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 10%, var(--card-accent) 80%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Tint the top border with the card accent */
.card-direct,
.card-team,
.card-nonworking,
.card-reward,
.card-maintenance {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--card-accent);
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    var(--card-accent-soft) 0%,
    rgba(3, 1, 8, 0.82) 55%
  );
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent) 35%, transparent);
}

/* Icon box tinted in card accent */
.card-direct .inc-icon-box,
.card-team .inc-icon-box,
.card-nonworking .inc-icon-box,
.card-reward .inc-icon-box,
.card-maintenance .inc-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--card-accent-soft) 0%, rgba(3,1,8,0.6) 100%);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent) 40%, transparent);
  color: var(--card-accent);
}

/* Card number badge tinted */
.card-direct .inc-card-number,
.card-team .inc-card-number,
.card-nonworking .inc-card-number,
.card-reward .inc-card-number,
.card-maintenance .inc-card-number {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent) 55%, transparent);
}

/* Title accent word */
.card-direct .inc-title,
.card-team .inc-title,
.card-nonworking .inc-title,
.card-maintenance .inc-title {
  color: var(--card-accent);
}

/* Title gradient span */
.card-direct .inc-title .purple-gradient-text,
.card-team .inc-title .purple-gradient-text,
.card-nonworking .inc-title .purple-gradient-text,
.card-maintenance .inc-title .purple-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, var(--card-accent));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Hover: glow in card accent */
.card-direct:hover,
.card-team:hover,
.card-nonworking:hover,
.card-reward:hover,
.card-maintenance:hover {
  border-color: var(--card-accent) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px var(--card-glow),
    0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent) 30%, transparent);
}

/* Hover: icon glow */
.card-direct:hover .inc-icon-box,
.card-team:hover .inc-icon-box,
.card-nonworking:hover .inc-icon-box,
.card-reward:hover .inc-icon-box,
.card-maintenance:hover .inc-icon-box {
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--card-glow);
  color: var(--card-accent);
}

/* Featured (reward) card overrides */
.card-reward.featured-income-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--card-accent-soft) 0%, rgba(3, 1, 8, 0.88) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 60px var(--card-glow),
    0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent) 35%, transparent);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent) 55%, transparent) !important;
}
.card-reward.featured-income-card::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9b30e8, var(--card-accent));
}

/* ---- Benefits Section Header ---- */
.income-benefits-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  padding: 0 40px;
}
.inc-ben-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.5), transparent);
}
.inc-benefits-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ---- Benefits Cards Grid ---- */
.income-benefits-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.benefit-glass-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: rgba(18, 10, 42, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.benefit-glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.22);
  background: rgba(30, 16, 68, 0.75);
}
.bgc-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(157,78,221,0.25) 0%, rgba(90,24,154,0.15) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199,125,255,0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  transition: color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.benefit-glass-card:hover .bgc-icon {
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.25);
}
.bgc-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.bgc-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.bgc-content p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---- Income nav link active state ---- */
.nav-links a[href="#income"]:hover {
  color: var(--purple-bright);
}
.nav-links a[href="#income"].active {
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(199,125,255,0.5);
}

/* ---- Responsive Income Section ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .income-header-wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 40px; }
  .income-header-right { align-self: center; }
  .income-cards-grid { gap: 16px; padding: 0 20px; }
  .income-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px); max-width: none; }
  .featured-income-card { transform: scale(1); }
  .featured-income-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); }
  .income-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 0 20px; }
  .income-benefits-header { padding: 0 20px; }
  .income-header-wrap { padding: 0 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .income-section { padding: 80px 0 70px; }
  .income-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
  .inc-benefits-title { font-size: 0.85rem; white-space: normal; text-align: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR STORY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.our-story-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 40px 100px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Ambient side glows */
.story-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(100px);
}
.story-glow-left  { background: rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.18); top: 0;   left: -200px; }
.story-glow-right { background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.12); bottom: 0; right: -200px; }

/* ---- Big centred title ---- */
.story-super-title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 70px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.story-super-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple-bright), var(--violet-chrome), var(--purple-metallic));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.story-title-underline {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--purple-bright), transparent);
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: underline-pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes underline-pulse {
  0%, 100% { width: 60px; opacity: 0.7; }
  50%       { width: 120px; opacity: 1;  }
}

/* ---- Two-column body ---- */
.story-body-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---- LEFT column ---- */
.story-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }

.story-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.story-chapter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.story-body-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}


/* ---- OUR FOCUS bar ---- */
.story-focus-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px 14px;
  margin: 22px 0 6px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(155, 77, 220, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  animation: focusBarGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes focusBarGlow {
  from { box-shadow: 0 0 0px rgba(199,125,255,0); border-color: rgba(199,125,255,0.2); }
  to   { box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(199,125,255,0.2); border-color: rgba(199,125,255,0.5); }
}

.focus-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(199,125,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(199,125,255,0.3);
}

.focus-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px 10px;
}

.focus-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #e0aaff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.focus-pill:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.focus-dot {
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ---- 2×2 Stats grid ---- */
.story-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.story-stat-box {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.story-stat-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-bright) 0%, var(--violet-chrome) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ---- RIGHT: glass brand card ---- */
.story-right { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }

.story-brand-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  min-height: 380px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18, 8, 45, 0.9) 0%, rgba(3, 1, 8, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 48px 36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 60px rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.25),
    inset 0 0 40px rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.08);
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.story-brand-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.story-brand-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 90px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.35), inset 0 0 40px rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.45);
}

/* ---- Corner bracket decorations ---- */
.story-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-color: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.55);
  border-style: solid;
}
.story-corner-tl { top: 14px;    left: 14px;  border-width: 2px 0 0 2px; border-radius: 4px 0 0 0; }
.story-corner-br { bottom: 14px; right: 14px; border-width: 0 2px 2px 0; border-radius: 0 0 4px 0; }

/* ---- Animated globe orb ---- */
.story-orb-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.story-orb-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.22);
}
.ring-a {
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  animation: orb-spin-cw 12s linear infinite;
}
.ring-b {
  width: 110px; height: 110px;
  animation: orb-spin-ccw 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes orb-spin-cw  { from { transform: rotate(0deg);   } to { transform: rotate(360deg);  } }
@keyframes orb-spin-ccw { from { transform: rotate(0deg);   } to { transform: rotate(-360deg); } }

.story-orb-core {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.7) 0%, rgba(3, 1, 8, 0.98) 75%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 35px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.5),
    inset 0 0 20px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.25);
  animation: orb-glow-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4px;
}
@keyframes orb-glow-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(157,78,221,0.5), inset 0 0 20px rgba(157,78,221,0.25); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(157,78,221,0.75), inset 0 0 30px rgba(157,78,221,0.35); }
}
.story-b1-logo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.8));
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}
.story-brand-card:hover .story-b1-logo {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(224, 170, 255, 1));
}

/* ---- Brand text inside card ---- */
.story-card-brand {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.story-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.story-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.story-card-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.35);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.story-card-cta:hover {
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  border-color: rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.7);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US & KEY FEATURES SECTIONS STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.why-choose-section {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 30px 32px 60px;
}

.why-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(140px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.why-bg-glow.glow-1 {
  top: 10%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2), transparent 70%);
}

.why-bg-glow.glow-2 {
  bottom: 20%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(90, 24, 154, 0.22), transparent 70%);
}

/* Why Choose Us Grid */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 90px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-smooth), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--purple-bright), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-glass-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.3);
  background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
}

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

.why-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.why-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.why-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg);
  background: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-card-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.35);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.why-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Key Features Wrapper */
.key-features-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 70px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.15);
}

.features-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.features-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.features-sub {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Features Grid */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.feat-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(12, 6, 28, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--transition-smooth), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.feat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(224, 170, 255, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.25);
  background: rgba(20, 10, 46, 0.8);
}

.feat-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.feat-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.25), rgba(36, 0, 70, 0.6));
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--violet-chrome);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feat-icon-box svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.feat-card:hover .feat-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.feat-corner-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--purple-bright);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.feat-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.feat-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .story-body-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .story-right { order: -1; }
  .our-story-section { padding: 80px 24px 70px; }
  .story-super-title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 8vw, 4rem); margin-bottom: 50px; }
  .story-brand-card { max-width: 360px; min-height: 300px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-choose-section {
    padding: 70px 20px 50px;
  }
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .story-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .stat-val { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   IMAGE LOGO BRANDING & ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.logo-anim-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.logo-glow-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 160%;
  height: 160%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(157,78,221,0.6) 0%, rgba(199,125,255,0) 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: logoGlowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes logoGlowPulse {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8); opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
}

.anim-logo-pulse {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: logoPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes logoPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.5)); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.05); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.8)); }
}

/* Navbar Logo */
.brand-logo-img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Hero Logo */
.hero-logo-wrapper {
  width: 190px;
  height: 190px;
}
.hero-glow-bg {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,245,212,0.4) 0%, rgba(157,78,221,0) 70%);
  animation: heroGlowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroGlowPulse {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.4); opacity: 1; }
}

.hero-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Footer Logo */
.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-logo-img {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Modal & Auth Logos */
.modal-header-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.modal-anim-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.modal-logo-img {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.auth-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.auth-logo-img {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE-ONLY FIXES (max-width: 600px) — Desktop unchanged
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

  /* --- NAVBAR: shrink Sign In & Register buttons --- */
  .nav-content-wrap {
    padding: 0 12px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none; /* hide nav links on mobile */
  }

  .btn-nav-signin {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  .btn-nav-register {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* --- HERO LOGO: fit better on small screen --- */
  .hero-logo-wrapper {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
  }

  .center-hex-emblem {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
  }

  /* --- FEATURE CARDS: force 2x2 grid (row layout) instead of column --- */
  .hero-features-panel {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding: 14px !important;
  }

  .hero-feat-item {
    padding: 12px 10px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-feat-divider {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hfc-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .hfc-desc {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .hfi-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HAMBURGER MENU — MOBILE ONLY
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hide hamburger on desktop */
.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
}

/* Hide mobile menu on desktop */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {

  /* Hide desktop nav & action buttons */
  .nav-links { display: none !important; }
  .nav-actions { display: none !important; }

  /* Show hamburger button */
  .hamburger-btn {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.5);
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-left: auto;
    padding: 0;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
  }

  .hamburger-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.35);
  }

  .hamburger-btn span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C77DFF, #E0AAFF);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
  }

  /* Animate to X when open */
  .hamburger-btn.open span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
  }
  .hamburger-btn.open span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
  }
  .hamburger-btn.open span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
  }

  /* Mobile slide-down menu */
  .mobile-menu {
    display: block;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    background: rgba(8, 4, 20, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.2);
  }

  .mobile-menu.open {
    max-height: 400px;
  }

  /* Nav links list */
  .mobile-nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 16px 0 8px;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.1);
  }

  .mob-nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #E0AAFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s, padding-left 0.25s;
  }

  .mob-nav-link:hover,
  .mob-nav-link:active {
    color: #fff;
    padding-left: 32px;
    background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.1);
  }

  /* Sign In & Register buttons in mobile menu */
  .mobile-menu-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 24px 20px;
  }

  .mob-btn-signin {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.6);
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  }

  .mob-btn-signin:hover {
    background: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.4);
  }

  .mob-btn-register {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C77DFF, #9D4EDD);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.5);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  }

  .mob-btn-register:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.7);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL MOBILE OVERFLOW FIX — Prevent horizontal scroll
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

  /* Lock every section and wrapper to viewport width */
  section,
  header,
  footer,
  .app-container,
  .hero-luxury-section,
  .hero-header-stack,
  .hero-visual-stage,
  .hero-features-panel,
  .about-us-section,
  .why-choose-wrap,
  .key-features-wrap,
  .packages-section,
  .income-section,
  .join-cta-section,
  .upgrade-journey-section {
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Fix the hero stage from pushing width */
  .hero-visual-stage {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* Clamp hero heading font so it fits on ONE line */
  .hero-main-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 8.5vw, 2.8rem) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  }

  /* Clamp hero pre-title pill badge */
  .hero-luxury-pill {
    max-width: 90vw;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Ensure navbar allows visible popovers & hanging avatar */
  .navbar {
    width: 100vw !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  /* Fix any absolute positioned rings that extend beyond screen */
  .hex-outer-ring,
  .hex-middle-ring {
    max-width: 95vw;
    max-height: 95vw;
  }

  /* --- HIDE DESKTOP CARDS GRID ON MOBILE --- */
  .packages-grid {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* --- SHOW MOBILE TABLE VIEW --- */
  .mob-packages-table {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(10, 5, 24, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px;
    margin: 20px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  }

  .mob-pkg-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.4fr 1.5fr 1fr 0.6fr;
    padding: 12px 10px;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.25);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .mob-pkg-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.4fr 1.5fr 1fr 0.6fr;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }

  .mob-pkg-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .mob-pkg-row:hover {
    background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.1);
  }

  .mob-pkg-id {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }

  .mob-pkg-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  .mob-pkg-price {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
  }

  .mob-pkg-badge {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.2);
  }

  .featured-mob-row {
    background: rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.06);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--purple-bright);
  }

  /* --- MOBILE TIMELINE — VERTICAL COLUMN --- */
  .journey-timeline-container {
    overflow-x: visible !important;
    overflow-y: visible !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: auto;
  }

  /* Remove scrollbar since we no longer scroll */
  .journey-timeline-container::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

  /* Wrapper: left-aligned column; leave room for line on the far left */
  .journey-nodes-wrapper {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 20px 0 44px !important; /* 44px left = space for the line */
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  /* Vertical line pinned to the LEFT edge */
  .journey-line-bg {
    left: 20px !important;        /* sits at left edge of the container */
    top: 0 !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    width: 4px !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    transform: none !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
  }

  .journey-line-progress {
    left: 20px !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    width: 4px !important;
    height: 60% !important;
    transform: none !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
  }

  /* Each node: circle then label, left-aligned, to the right of the line */
  .journey-node {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  /* Label sits beside the circle */
  .node-label {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }
}


/* Hide mobile packages table on desktop */
.mob-packages-table {
  display: none;
}


/* =========================================
   HOW IT WORKS SECTION
   ========================================= */
.how-it-works-section {
  padding: 100px 32px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

/* ambient glow */
.how-it-works-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 500px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.11) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Header */
.hiw-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.hiw-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 10px 0 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hiw-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Steps 4-column grid */
.hiw-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Single step card */
.hiw-step {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 36px 24px 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.14);
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 0 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hiw-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22);
}

/* Big ghost step number */
.hiw-step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.hiw-step:hover .hiw-step-number {
  color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.18);
}

/* Icon circle */
.hiw-step-icon-wrap {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25), rgba(59, 7, 100, 0.35));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #a78bfa;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
}

.hiw-step-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.hiw-step:hover .hiw-step-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 36px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
}

/* Step badge pill */
.hiw-step-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b0764, #1a0035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.35);
  color: #c4b5fd;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Step title */
.hiw-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Step description */
.hiw-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Arrow connector between steps (hidden on last step) */
.hiw-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px;
  right: -28px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%237c3aed' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='9 18 15 12 9 6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: hiw-arrow-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes hiw-arrow-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: translateX(0); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.85; transform: translateX(4px); }
}

/* Mobile: stack vertically */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hiw-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .hiw-step {
    margin: 0;
  }
  .hiw-connector {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .how-it-works-section {
    padding: 64px 16px;
  }
  .hiw-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .hiw-step {
    padding: 28px 20px 32px;
  }
}


/* =========================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ========================================= */
.faq-section {
  padding: 100px 24px;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

/* Ambient glow behind the section */
.faq-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.faq-section .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* FAQ list wrapper */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Individual FAQ card */
.faq-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.18);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* Question row */
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Chevron icon via pseudo-element */
.faq-question::after {
  content: '';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23a78bfa' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12), transparent);
}

/* Answer panel — hidden by default, expands on open */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 28px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), padding 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 28px 22px;
}

/* Left accent bar on open item */
.faq-item.open {
  border-left: 3px solid #7c3aed;
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 64px 16px;
  }
  .faq-question {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 20px 18px;
  }
}