/* ==========================================================================
   RemitScale Core Design System & Stylesheet (Premium Dark Navy SaaS Aesthetic)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Reset & Variables */
:root {
    --bg-primary: #0B0F19;
    --bg-secondary: #111827;
    --bg-tertiary: #1E293B;

    --primary-bg: var(--bg-primary);
    --surface: var(--bg-secondary);
    --border-subtle: var(--card-border);

    --accent-blue: #2563EB;
    --accent-blue-hover: #1D4ED8;
    --accent-blue-glow: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);

    --accent-cyan: #06B6D4;
    --accent-cyan-hover: #0891B2;
    --accent-cyan-glow: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2);

    --text-primary: #F1F5F9;
    --text-secondary: #94A3B8;
    --text-muted: #64748B;

    --success: #10B981;
    --success-dark: #059669;
    --success-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    --success-border: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);

    --warning: #EF4444;
    --warning-dark: #DC2626;
    --warning-glow: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
    --warning-border: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);

    --warning-medium: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.65);
    --warning-medium-glow: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
    --warning-medium-dark: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.8);

    --card-bg: #111827;
    --card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --card-border-active: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

    --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

    --nav-height: 80px;
    --nav-height-scroll: 70px;
    --ticker-height: 38px;
    --section-padding: 100px;

    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-bounce: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

body {
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Typography & Base Elements */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--nav-height);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.header.scrolled {
    height: var(--nav-height-scroll);
    background: rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.header-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Logo */
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo-text {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.logo-text .highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-blue-hover));
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--accent-blue-glow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px var(--accent-blue-glow);
    filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.btn-primary:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-blue);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-blue-glow);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue-hover);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--accent-blue-glow);
}

.btn-outline:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-nav {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Focus Styles (Accessibility) */
.nav-link:focus-visible,
.btn:focus-visible,
.mobile-nav-toggle:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent-blue);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger-bar {
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--ticker-height) + 20px);
    padding-bottom: var(--section-padding);
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-height) - var(--ticker-height));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    top: -150px;
    right: -100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.03) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 45fr 55fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Left Column - Hero Content */
.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Badge */
.badge-wrapper {
    display: flex;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.badge-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--accent-blue);
}

/* Heading & Text */
.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn-hero-cta {
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Right Column - Hero Visual */
.hero-visual {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.visual-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 540px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DASHBOARD CARD — Single Fixed-Size Animation Container
   ========================================================================== */

.dashboard-card {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.dashboard-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Dashboard Header */
.dash-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.dash-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.dash-brand-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dash-live-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--accent-blue-glow);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Divider */
.dash-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--card-border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Animated Element (hidden by default, revealed by JS) */
.anim-el {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.anim-el.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Field Group */
.dash-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.dash-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.dash-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.dash-value--accent {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03);
}

/* Gateway Select */
.dash-select-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.dash-select-trigger {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.select-trigger-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.select-chevron {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.dash-select-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 4px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.25s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 5;
}

.dash-select-dropdown.open {
    max-height: 150px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.select-opt {
    padding: 9px 14px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.select-opt:hover {
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
}

/* Gateway Dots */
.gw-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: none;
    /* Hidden until gateway selected */
}

.gw-dot.show {
    display: block;
}

.gw-dot--stripe,
.select-opt .gw-dot--stripe {
    background-color: #635BFF;
    display: block;
}

.gw-dot--paypal,
.select-opt .gw-dot--paypal {
    background-color: #003087;
    display: block;
}

.gw-dot--wise,
.select-opt .gw-dot--wise {
    background-color: #9FE870;
    display: block;
}

/* Calculating Loader */
.dash-loader {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.loader-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.loader-track {
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.05s linear;
}

/* Fee Breakdown */
.dash-fees {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.dash-fee-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 7px 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-tertiary);
}

.dash-fee-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.fee-val {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--warning);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Success Row */
.dash-success {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2px 0;
}

.success-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.success-check {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--success);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transform: scale(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.success-check.pop {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.success-text {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--success);
}

.success-amount {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--success);
}

/* Success pulse glow */
@keyframes successPulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
}

.success-check.pulse {
    animation: successPulse 0.8s ease;
}

/* CTA Glow Animation */
.pulse-btn {
    animation: ctaGlow 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes ctaGlow {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--accent-blue-glow);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--accent-blue-glow);
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUST INDICATORS
   ========================================================================== */

.trust-indicators {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
}

.trust-badge {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.trust-badge svg {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.dummy-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.section-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.step-card {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01);
}

.step-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.step-num {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.step-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.step-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Footer Section */
.footer {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: THE PROBLEM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.problem-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.problem-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 45fr 55fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.section-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title-left {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.problem-description {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* 2x2 Information Cards Grid */
.problem-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.problem-card {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01);
}

.problem-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.problem-card-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.problem-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.problem-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Statistics Grid */
.problem-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding-top: 32px;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-caption {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Callout Box */
.problem-callout {
    background: var(--warning-glow);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--warning);
    border-radius: 4px 12px 12px 4px;
    padding: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.callout-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--warning);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.callout-content {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Visual Column */
.problem-visual {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
}

/* Interactive Visual Card Container */
.comparison-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.compare-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.compare-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.compare-brand-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.compare-live-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--warning-glow);
    color: var(--warning);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--warning-border);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.compare-body {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.compare-node {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.compare-node-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.compare-node-val {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Red alert state for final payout */
.compare-node.alert {
    border-color: var(--warning-border);
    background-color: var(--warning-glow);
}

.compare-node.alert .compare-node-val {
    color: var(--warning);
}

.compare-node.alert .compare-node-label {
    color: var(--warning);
}

/* Connector Line & Gateway Node */
.compare-connector {
    position: relative;
    width: 100px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 40px;
}

.connector-track {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.connector-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--text-muted), var(--warning));
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.05s linear;
}

.compare-gateway-node {
    position: relative;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.compare-gateway-node.active {
    color: var(--warning);
    border-color: var(--warning-border);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--warning-glow);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.compare-gateway-node svg {
    transition: transform 1.5s linear;
}

.compare-gateway-node.active svg {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
}

/* Fee Chips Container */
.compare-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.fee-chip {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.fee-chip.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.fee-chip-val {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--warning);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: HOW IT WORKS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.how-it-works {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.how-it-works-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.how-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Horizontal Timeline (Desktop) */
.timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 52px;
    /* Aligns with the center of the step icon */
    left: 12.5%;
    right: 12.5%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.timeline-line-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.timeline-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.step-icon-outer {
    position: relative;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.step-icon-inner {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 2px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.step-badge-num {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border: 2.5px solid var(--bg-secondary);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Active timeline step styles */
.timeline-step.active .step-icon-inner {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    background: var(--accent-blue-glow);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-blue-glow);
}

.timeline-step.active .step-badge-num {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.step-card-content {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.timeline-step.active .step-card-content {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.step-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.step-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.4;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Step Card Preview Box */
.step-preview-box {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01);
}

.timeline-step.active .step-preview-box {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.preview-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.preview-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.preview-value--animated {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.timeline-step.active .preview-value--animated.active-color {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.preview-select {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.preview-select strong {
    font-weight: 600;
}

.preview-select svg {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.preview-box--split {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.preview-box--split>div {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.preview-box--split strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.preview-box--split .text-success {
    color: var(--success);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MINI CALCULATOR DEMO & SUCCESS BANNER
   ========================================================================== */

.demo-section-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* Miniature Calculator Card */
.mini-demo-card {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

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

.demo-card-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.demo-card-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--accent-blue-glow);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.demo-card-body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1px 1.2fr;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: start;
}

.demo-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.demo-column-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 180px;
    background-color: var(--card-border);
}

.demo-field-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.demo-field-box {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.demo-currency {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.demo-output-box {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.demo-output-box.invoice-box {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Flash effect class */
.demo-output-box.invoice-box.flash {
    background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.demo-output-fees {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.demo-fee-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 6px 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-tertiary);
}

.demo-fee-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.fee-negative {
    color: var(--warning);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.fee-positive {
    color: var(--success);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Success Banner */
.success-banner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--success-glow);
    border: 1px solid var(--success-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.success-banner.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.banner-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--success);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.banner-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--success);
}

/* How It Works CTA section */
.how-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5: WHY CHOOSE REMITSCALE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.why-choose-remitscale {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.why-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Upper layout split */
.why-upper-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 40fr 60fr;
    gap: 60px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    align-items: start;
}

.why-prop-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.why-prop-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.why-prop-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Feature cards grid */
.why-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.why-card {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
}

.why-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.why-card-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-card:hover .why-card-icon {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    background: var(--accent-blue-glow);
}

.why-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Comparison Table Panel */
.why-comparison-panel {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.why-comparison-panel h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.table-responsive-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
    padding: 16px 24px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.comparison-table th {
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.comparison-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.comparison-table td {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.comparison-table tr {
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.comparison-table tr:hover td {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.compare-mobile-header {
    display: none;
}

.text-success-icon {
    color: var(--success);
    margin-right: 8px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Workflow Illustration Panel */
.why-illustration-panel {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.illustrate-card {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.illustrate-card--left {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--warning);
}

.illustrate-card--right {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--success);
}

.illustrate-card-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.text-danger-theme {
    color: var(--warning);
}

.text-success-theme {
    color: var(--success);
}

.illustrate-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.illustrate-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.red-bg {
    background: var(--warning-glow);
    color: var(--warning);
}

.green-bg {
    background: var(--success-glow);
    color: var(--success);
}

.illustrate-arrow {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Trust badges row */
.why-trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.why-trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01);
}

.why-trust-badge:hover {
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.why-trust-badge svg {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

/* CTA row */
.why-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Tablet (1024px)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    :root {
        --section-padding: 70px;
    }

    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-content {
        align-items: center;
        max-width: 700px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .badge-wrapper {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .hero-visual {
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .problem-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .problem-content {
        align-items: center;
        max-width: 700px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .problem-cards-grid {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .problem-stats-grid {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .problem-callout {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .problem-visual {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* How It Works Tablet Overrides */
    .timeline-line {
        display: none;
    }

    .timeline-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px 24px;
        max-width: 800px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .step-card-content {
        min-height: 180px;
    }

    /* Why Choose RemitScale Tablet Overrides */
    .why-upper-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .why-prop-content {
        text-align: center;
        max-width: 700px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .why-cards-grid {
        max-width: 800px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .why-illustration-panel {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .illustrate-arrow {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Mobile (768px)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --nav-height: 70px;
        --section-padding: 48px;
    }

    .header-container {
        position: relative;
    }

    /* Toggle Hamburger Mobile Navigation */
    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .mobile-nav-toggle.open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
    }

    .mobile-nav-toggle.open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .mobile-nav-toggle.open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: var(--nav-height);
        left: -5%;
        width: 110%;
        height: 0;
        background: var(--bg-secondary);
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    }

    .nav-menu.open {
        height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-height));
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    }

    .nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 40px 0;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        display: block;
        padding: 14px 24px;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

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

    .btn-nav {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hero Content Mobile styling */
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 20px);
        padding-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .btn-hero-cta {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 14px 20px;
    }

    /* Dashboard Card */
    .dashboard-card {
        padding: 20px;
        gap: 12px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .dash-value {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        padding: 9px 12px;
    }

    .trust-indicators {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .step-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .problem-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
        margin-top: 24px;
        margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .problem-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        padding-top: 24px;
        margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .problem-callout {
        padding: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .comparison-card {
        padding: 16px;
        gap: 14px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .compare-body {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .compare-connector {
        width: 60px;
    }

    .compare-node {
        padding: 10px 8px;
    }

    .compare-node-val {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .compare-node-label {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
    }

    .fee-chip {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 6px 10px;
    }

    /* How It Works Mobile Overrides */
    .timeline-wrapper {
        padding-left: 24px;
        padding-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .timeline-line {
        display: block;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 12px;
        right: auto;
        width: 3px;
        height: auto;
    }

    .timeline-line-fill {
        width: 100%;
        height: 0%;
        transition: height 0.3s ease;
    }

    .timeline-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .timeline-step {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        text-align: left;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .step-icon-outer {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .step-card-content {
        min-height: 0;
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .demo-section-wrapper {
        margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .mini-demo-card {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .demo-card-body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .demo-column-divider {
        width: 100%;
        height: 1px;
    }

    .how-cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    /* Why Choose RemitScale Mobile Overrides */
    .why-upper-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .why-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .why-card {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .why-comparison-panel {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    /* Stacked comparison cards layout on mobile */
    .comparison-table,
    .comparison-table tbody,
    .comparison-table tr,
    .comparison-table td {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .comparison-table thead {
        display: none;
    }

    .comparison-table tr {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: var(--bg-secondary);
        padding: 12px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01);
    }

    .comparison-table td {
        border-bottom: none;
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }

    .comparison-table td:first-child {
        border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--card-border);
        color: var(--text-secondary);
    }

    .comparison-table td:last-child {
        color: var(--text-primary);
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .compare-mobile-header {
        display: block;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        color: var(--text-muted);
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .why-trust-badges {
        gap: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .why-trust-badge {
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .why-cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Small Phone (480px)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    .dashboard-card {
        padding: 16px;
        gap: 10px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .dash-header {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .dash-value {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding: 8px 10px;
    }

    .dash-label {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .dash-fee-row {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding: 6px 0;
    }

    .success-amount {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .success-text {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .trust-indicators {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY — Reduced Motion
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    *,
    ::before,
    ::after {
        animation-delay: -1ms !important;
        animation-duration: 1ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        background-attachment: initial !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
        transition-duration: 0s !important;
        transition-delay: 0s !important;
    }

    .dashboard-card {
        opacity: 1 !important;
    }

    .anim-el {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .success-check {
        transform: scale(1) !important;
    }

    .pulse-btn {
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--accent-blue-glow) !important;
    }

    .fee-chip {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .compare-connector .connector-fill {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .timeline-line-fill {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
    }

    .success-banner {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .step-icon-inner {
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .why-card {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: SUPPORTED PAYMENT GATEWAYS & CURRENCIES
   ========================================================================== */

.supported-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.supported-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    bottom: -150px;
    left: -150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.04) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.02) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.supported-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 55fr 45fr;
    gap: 48px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    grid-template-areas:
        "header illustration"
        "gateways currency"
        "features features";
}

/* 1. Header Block */
.supported-header-block {
    grid-area: header;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.supported-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* 2. Supported Gateways Block */
.supported-gateways-block {
    grid-area: gateways;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.gateway-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}

.gateway-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.1),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.gateway-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -10px var(--accent-blue-glow);
}

.gateway-logo-container {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gateway-card:hover .gateway-logo-container {
    background: var(--accent-blue-glow);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gateway-logo {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.gateway-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.gateway-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.45;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.gateway-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--success);
    background: var(--success-glow);
    border: 1px solid var(--success-border);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.gateway-badge-dot {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--success);
}

/* Coming soon overrides */
.gateway-card--coming-soon {
    border-style: dashed;
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
}

.gateway-logo-container--coming-soon {
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.gateway-card--coming-soon:hover {
    border-color: var(--text-muted);
    box-shadow: none;
    transform: none;
}

.gateway-card--coming-soon:hover .gateway-logo-container--coming-soon {
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: none;
}

.gateway-badge--coming {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-color: var(--card-border);
}

.gateway-badge--coming .gateway-badge-dot {
    background-color: var(--text-muted);
}

.gateway-note {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* 3. World Illustration Block */
.supported-illustration-block {
    grid-area: illustration;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.world-svg-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
}

/* World SVG Animation details */
.world-globe-bg {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transform-origin: 250px 200px;
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15),
        transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15);
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in .world-globe-bg {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.world-grid-line {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease;
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in .world-grid-line {
    opacity: 0.12;
}

.world-continent {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in .world-continent {
    opacity: 0.08;
}

.world-connection {
    opacity: 0;
    fill: none;
    stroke: url(#line-gradient);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    stroke-dasharray: 6 6;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    transition: opacity 1s ease;
    transition-delay: 0.8s;
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in .world-connection {
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: flowDash 12s linear infinite;
}

.world-pointer-line {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
    transition-delay: 1s;
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in .world-pointer-line {
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.world-node {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.25),
        transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.25);
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in .world-node {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in #node-usd {
    transition-delay: 1.0s;
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in #node-eur {
    transition-delay: 1.2s;
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in #node-gbp {
    transition-delay: 1.4s;
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in #node-inr {
    transition-delay: 1.6s;
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in #node-jpy {
    transition-delay: 1.8s;
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in #node-aud {
    transition-delay: 2.0s;
}

/* Floating gateway logo bubbles */
#bubble-stripe,
#bubble-paypal,
#bubble-wise,
#bubble-revolut {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.25),
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.25);
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in #bubble-stripe {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition-delay: 1.1s;
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in #bubble-paypal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition-delay: 1.3s;
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in #bubble-wise {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition-delay: 1.5s;
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in #bubble-revolut {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition-delay: 1.7s;
}

/* Independent floating animation loops */
#bubble-stripe {
    animation: bobStripe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

#bubble-paypal {
    animation: bobPaypal 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

#bubble-wise {
    animation: bobWise 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

#bubble-revolut {
    animation: bobRevolut 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes bobStripe {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
}

@keyframes bobPaypal {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
}

@keyframes bobWise {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-3.5px);
    }
}

@keyframes bobRevolut {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-4.5px);
    }
}

@keyframes flowDash {
    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: -120;
    }
}

/* 4. Supported Currencies Panel */
.supported-currency-block {
    grid-area: currency;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.currency-panel-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.015);
}

.currency-panel-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.currency-chips-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.currency-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15),
        background-color 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.currency-chip:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.currency-flag {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.currency-code {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.currency-dot {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.currency-name {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.currency-chip--more {
    border-style: dashed;
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    background-color: var(--accent-blue-glow);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.currency-chip--more:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-blue);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.currency-chip--more:hover .currency-code {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 5. Features Block */
.supported-features-block {
    grid-area: features;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.feature-highlights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.feature-highlight-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.feature-highlight-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.feature-highlight-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.feature-highlight-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.feature-highlight-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATION & INITIAL STATES
   ========================================================================== */

.supported-header {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.supported-header.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.gateway-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15),
        transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease,
        background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.gateway-card.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.gateway-card.animate-in:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.currency-chip {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15),
        transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15),
        background-color 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        transform 0.3s ease;
}

.currency-chip.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.currency-chip.animate-in:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.world-svg-wrapper {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.world-svg-wrapper.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.feature-highlight-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15),
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease,
        transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-highlight-card.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.feature-highlight-card.animate-in:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
}

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

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .supported-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-areas:
            "header"
            "gateways"
            "currency"
            "illustration"
            "features";
        gap: 36px;
    }

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

    .feature-highlights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .supported-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .gateway-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .feature-highlights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .supported-cta-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .supported-cta-row .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .currency-chips-grid {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .world-svg-wrapper {
        max-width: 320px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REDUCED MOTION ACCESSIBILITY OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .supported-header,
    .gateway-card,
    .currency-chip,
    .world-svg-wrapper,
    .feature-highlight-card,
    .world-globe-bg,
    .world-grid-line,
    .world-continent,
    .world-connection,
    .world-pointer-line,
    .world-node,
    #bubble-stripe,
    #bubble-paypal,
    #bubble-wise,
    #bubble-revolut {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7: LATEST ARTICLES
   ========================================================================== */

.articles-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.articles-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.01) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.articles-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.articles-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

/* Article Card Base */
.article-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.1),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -10px var(--accent-blue-glow);
}

/* Featured Card Override */
.article-card.featured-card {
    grid-column: span 2;
    flex-direction: row;
}

.article-card-image-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.featured-card .article-card-image-box {
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    border-bottom: none;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.article-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.article-card-image.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
}

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

.article-card-content {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.featured-card .article-card-content {
    width: 50%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 32px;
}

.article-card-category {
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.article-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-card .article-card-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.article-card:hover .article-card-title {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.article-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.article-card-author {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.article-card-btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.article-card-btn.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.article-card-btn:hover {
    padding-right: 28px;
}

/* Primary CTA Button */
.articles-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Empty State */
.articles-empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 24px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.015);
}

.empty-state-illustration {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.empty-state-headline {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.empty-state-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 400px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ENTRANCE ANIMATION INITIAL STATES
   ========================================================================== */

.articles-header {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.articles-header.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.article-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15),
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease,
        background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.article-card.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Override transform on animate-in hover */
.article-card.animate-in:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7 RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .article-card.featured-card {
        grid-column: span 2;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .featured-card .article-card-image-box {
        width: 100%;
        height: 220px;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    }

    .featured-card .article-card-content {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .article-card.featured-card {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .articles-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .article-card-image-box {
        height: 180px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7 REDUCED MOTION OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .articles-header,
    .article-card,
    .article-card-image,
    .article-card-btn {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 8: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

.faq-header-block {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Search Bar */
.faq-search-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-search-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.faq-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 20px 14px 50px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.faq-search-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-blue-glow);
}

.faq-search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-search-input:focus~.faq-search-icon {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

/* Accordion */
.faq-accordion-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -5px var(--accent-blue-glow);
}

.faq-header-btn {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-header);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.faq-header-btn:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    background-color: var(--accent-blue-glow);
}

.faq-question {
    padding-right: 20px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-icon-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), color 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-chevron {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-wrapper {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.faq-content-panel {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 24px 24px 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-answer-inner p {
    margin: 0;
}

/* Empty State */
.faq-empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 48px 24px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px dashed var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* CTA Block */
.faq-cta-block {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--card-bg) 0%, var(--bg-secondary) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.faq-cta-headline {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.faq-cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 500px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.faq-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ ENTRANCE ANIMATION INITIAL STATES
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-header-block {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-header-block.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.faq-item {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15),
        transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.15),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease,
        background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Override transform on animate-in active state */
.faq-item.animate-in.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.faq-cta-block {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.96);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-cta-block.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .faq-cta-block {
        padding: 32px 20px;
    }

    .faq-cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .faq-cta-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .faq-header-btn {
        padding: 16px 20px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .faq-answer-inner {
        padding: 0 20px 20px 20px;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ REDUCED MOTION OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .faq-header-block,
    .faq-item,
    .faq-cta-block,
    .faq-content-panel,
    .faq-chevron,
    .faq-icon-wrapper {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        max-height: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7: COMMUNITY REVIEWS
   ========================================================================== */

.reviews-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.reviews-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.01) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 80%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.reviews-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 48px;
}

.reviews-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Statistics Row */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

.stat-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-header);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Reviews Grid */
.reviews-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

.review-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.review-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.review-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    color: #F59E0B;
    /* Warm Amber */
}

.star-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.reviewer-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.reviewer-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: -8px;
}

.reviewer-separator {
    color: var(--card-border);
}

.review-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
    font-style: italic;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Trust Note */
.reviews-trust-note {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    margin: -16px 0 0 0;
}

/* CTA Share Card */
.reviews-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--card-bg) 0%, var(--bg-tertiary) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.reviews-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.reviews-cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 550px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.reviews-cta-btn {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.reviews-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVIEWS ENTRANCE ANIMATION STATES
   ========================================================================== */

.reviews-header,
.stats-grid,
.review-card,
.reviews-trust-note,
.reviews-cta-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reviews-header.animate-in,
.stats-grid.animate-in,
.review-card.animate-in,
.reviews-trust-note.animate-in,
.reviews-cta-card.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Star rating zoom animation on hover/appear */
.review-card.animate-in .star-icon {
    animation: starPop 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) both;
}

.review-card.animate-in .star-icon:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.review-card.animate-in .star-icon:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.review-card.animate-in .star-icon:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.review-card.animate-in .star-icon:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.review-card.animate-in .star-icon:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

@keyframes starPop {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.5);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVIEWS RESPONSIVE DESIGN OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .reviews-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .reviews-container {
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .stat-card {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .reviews-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .review-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .reviews-cta-card {
        padding: 32px 20px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .reviews-header,
    .stats-grid,
    .review-card,
    .reviews-trust-note,
    .reviews-cta-card,
    .review-card .star-icon {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 9: FINAL CALL TO ACTION
   ========================================================================== */

.cta-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    bottom: -200px;
    left: -200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.04) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.01) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 80%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--card-bg) 0%, var(--bg-tertiary) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

/* Badges Row */
.cta-badges-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.cta-badge {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cta-badge-dot {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Typography */
.cta-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    max-width: 700px;
}

.cta-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 750px;
}

/* Trust Badges */
.cta-trust-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.cta-trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-trust-badge:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
}

.cta-trust-check {
    color: #10B981;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Action buttons */
.cta-actions-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

#cta-primary-btn.pulse-once {
    animation: ctaGentlePulse 0.8s ease-out 1;
}

@keyframes ctaGentlePulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0);
    }
}

/* Hover over Secondary CTA link */
#cta-secondary-btn:hover {
    padding-right: 28px;
}

/* Mini Dashboard Preview Layout */
.cta-dashboard-preview {
    margin-top: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
}

.cta-db-nodes {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
}

.cta-db-node {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 14px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-db-node-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.cta-db-node-value {
    font-family: var(--font-header);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.cta-db-arrow {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
    /* points right on desktop */
}

/* Success Node styling */
.cta-db-node--success {
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.03);
}

.cta-db-node--success.animated {
    border-color: #10B981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.cta-db-node--success.animated .cta-db-node-label {
    color: #10B981;
}

.cta-db-node--success.animated .cta-db-node-value {
    color: #10B981;
}

.cta-db-success-check {
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-right: 4px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.5);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.cta-db-success-check.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA INITIAL ANIMATION STATES
   ========================================================================== */

.cta-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cta-card.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cta-headline {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cta-headline.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cta-desc,
.cta-badges-row {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.cta-desc.animate-in,
.cta-badges-row.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
}

.cta-trust-badge {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-trust-badge.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cta-dashboard-preview {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.97);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.cta-dashboard-preview.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .cta-card {
        padding: 40px 20px;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .cta-trust-list {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .cta-actions-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .cta-actions-row .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    /* Stack mini dashboard vertically */
    .cta-db-nodes {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .cta-db-node {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .cta-db-arrow {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
        /* points down on mobile */
        padding: 2px 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA REDUCED MOTION OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .cta-card,
    .cta-headline,
    .cta-desc,
    .cta-badges-row,
    .cta-trust-badge,
    .cta-dashboard-preview,
    #cta-primary-btn {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }

    .cta-db-success-check {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATIC & LEGAL PAGES TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */

.static-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-tertiary) 0%, var(--bg-primary) 100%);
    padding: 140px 0 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.static-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.static-hero p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.static-body {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.static-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 90%;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.static-container h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.static-container p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.static-container ul {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-left: 24px;
    list-style-type: disc;
}

.static-container li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.static-container strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Legal Page Jump-To-Section Table of Contents */
.legal-toc {
    background-color: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.legal-toc-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.legal-toc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 12px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.legal-toc-grid li {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.legal-toc-grid li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background-color: var(--primary-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.legal-toc-grid li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

/* About Page Founder Photo & Caption Card */
.founder-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 32px 0;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background-color: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 16px;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.founder-photo {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--accent-blue-glow);
}

.founder-caption {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.about-cta-container {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .founder-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 10: REDESIGNED FOOTER (PREMIUM SAAS AESTHETIC)
   ========================================================================== */

.footer {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-top-left-radius: 32px;
    border-top-right-radius: 32px;
    padding: 64px 0 32px 0;
    margin-top: 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-grid .brand-column {
    grid-column: span 2;
    max-width: 360px;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .footer-grid .brand-column {
        grid-column: span 1;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

.footer-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: left;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-cta-btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.footer-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-link {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1.5px;
    background-color: var(--accent-blue);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.footer-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.footer-link:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.footer-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--card-border);
    margin: 32px 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-mid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-social-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-social-icon:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.footer-trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-trust-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-trust-divider {
    color: var(--card-border);
    user-select: none;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BACK TO TOP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */

.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--accent-blue);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
    z-index: 99;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px) scale(0.9);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        background-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    background-color: #1d4ed8;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.back-to-top:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent-blue);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.footer-column {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.footer-column.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.footer-trust-badges,
.footer-socials {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.footer-trust-badges.animate-in,
.footer-socials.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
}

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

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 28px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .footer {
        padding: 48px 0 24px 0;
        border-top-left-radius: 24px;
        border-top-right-radius: 24px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        /* Maximum vertical gap: 24px to 32px */
    }

    .footer-column {
        align-items: flex-start;
        /* Left-aligned links */
        text-align: left;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .footer-grid .brand-column {
        align-items: center;
        /* Center-aligned brand columns */
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .footer-brand-desc {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-mid {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        /* Center-aligned logos/socials */
        gap: 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-socials {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-trust-badges {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px 12px;
    }

    .footer-trust-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-links {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .back-to-top {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .footer-column,
    .footer-trust-badges,
    .footer-socials,
    .back-to-top {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACTIVE TRANSMISSION ANIMATION SYSTEM (Moved from Calculator Page)
   ========================================================================== */

.rs-animation-hero-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 580px;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.rs-animation-live-status {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    text-align: left;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.rs-status-pulse {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--accent-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-blue-glow),
        0 0 20px var(--accent-blue-glow);
    animation: rsGlow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.rs-animation-viewport {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.rs-wireframe-globe {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.7;
    animation: rsRotateGlobe 60s linear infinite;
}

.rs-globe-line {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--text-muted);
    stroke-width: 1px;
    opacity: 0.14;
}

.rs-flight-path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--text-muted);
    stroke-width: 1.5px;
    stroke-dasharray: 4 4;
    opacity: 0.22;
}

.rs-payment-token {
    fill: var(--accent-blue);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px var(--accent-blue-glow)) drop-shadow(0 0 12px var(--accent-blue-glow));
}

.rs-motion-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    width: 130px;
    transition: border-color 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 10;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    text-align: left;
}

.rs-card-left {
    left: 0;
    top: 60%;
}

.rs-card-right {
    right: 0;
    top: 60%;
}

.rs-card-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.rs-card-amount {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.rs-motion-fee-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22%;
    background: var(--warning-glow);
    border: 1px solid var(--warning-border);
    color: var(--warning);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 12;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.rs-motion-card.rs-active {
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--accent-blue-glow),
        inset 0 0 0 1px var(--accent-blue-glow);
}

.rs-motion-fee-badge.rs-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@keyframes rsGlow {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.55;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes rsRotateGlobe {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .rs-animation-hero-wrapper {
        padding: 16px 14px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .rs-animation-viewport {
        height: 260px;
    }

    .rs-wireframe-globe {
        max-width: 230px;
        opacity: 0.45;
    }

    .rs-motion-card {
        width: 112px;
        padding: 8px 10px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .rs-card-tag {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .rs-card-amount {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .rs-card-left {
        left: 4px;
        top: 55%;
    }

    .rs-card-right {
        right: 4px;
        top: 30%;
    }
}

/* Shared Risk Rating & Resilience Score Classes */
.resilience-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.resilience-score {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.resilience-score.res-high {
    color: var(--success);
}

.resilience-score.res-med {
    color: var(--warning-medium);
}

.resilience-score.res-low {
    color: var(--warning);
}

.resilience-bar-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 10px;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.resilience-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.6s ease;
}

.resilience-bar-fill.fill-high {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--success-dark), var(--success));
}

.resilience-bar-fill.fill-med {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--warning-medium-dark), var(--warning-medium));
}

.resilience-bar-fill.fill-low {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--warning-dark), var(--warning));
}

.resilience-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.risk-rating {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.risk-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.risk-rating.risk-l {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.risk-rating.risk-l .risk-dot {
    background-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.risk-rating.risk-m {
    color: var(--warning-medium);
}

.risk-rating.risk-m .risk-dot {
    background-color: var(--warning-medium);
}

.risk-rating.risk-h {
    color: var(--warning);
}

.risk-rating.risk-h .risk-dot {
    background-color: var(--warning);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Feedback Form Styles (Contact Page)
   ========================================================================== */
.feedback-form-wrapper {
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.feedback-form-container {
    background-color: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 28px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.feedback-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.feedback-form-group label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.feedback-form-input,
.feedback-form-select,
.feedback-form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background-color: var(--primary-bg);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.feedback-form-select option {
    background-color: var(--surface);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.feedback-form-input:focus,
.feedback-form-select:focus,
.feedback-form-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-blue-glow);
}

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

.feedback-success-msg {
    background-color: var(--success-glow);
    border: 1px solid var(--success-border);
    color: var(--success);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.feedback-error-msg {
    background-color: var(--warning-glow);
    border: 1px solid var(--warning-border);
    color: var(--warning);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.contact-hero-actions {
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-faq-list {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-left: 24px;
    list-style-type: disc;
}

.contact-faq-list li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.contact-faq-list a {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-faq-list a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}