/* ==========================================================================
   INFINITY CREATOR CLUB (ICC) — MASTER BRAND STYLESHEET
   100% Responsive Across All Screen Sizes (Mobile, Tablet, Laptop, Desktop)
   Color System: Deep Royal Navy (#1B3B6F), Metallic Silver (#8E9FAE), Sky Blue (#38BDF8), Crisp White (#FFFFFF)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Brand Navy & Dark Palette */
    --bg-dark-deep: #080E18;
    --bg-dark-card: #0F1D33;
    --bg-dark-card-hover: #162947;
    
    /* Brand Light & White Palette */
    --bg-light-surface: #F8FAFC;
    --bg-light-card: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-light-card-hover: #F1F5F9;
    --text-dark-main: #0F172A;
    --text-dark-muted: #475569;
    --border-light: #E2E8F0;

    /* Brand Logo Colors */
    --logo-navy-blue: #1B3B6F;
    --logo-navy-bright: #254B85;
    --logo-silver: #8E9FAE;
    --logo-silver-light: #CBD5E1;
    --logo-cyan: #38BDF8;

    /* Primary & Accents */
    --primary-blue: #254B85;
    --primary-blue-hover: #1B3B6F;
    --accent-coral: #F59E0B;
    --accent-pink: #EC4899;
    --neon-green: #10B981;

    /* Global Text */
    --text-main: #FFFFFF;
    --text-muted: #94A3B8;
    --text-silver: #CBD5E1;
    --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    /* Fonts - Restored Original Premium Typography (Sora & Inter) */
    --font-heading: 'Sora', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;

    /* Radii & Shadows */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    --shadow-premium: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.08);
    --shadow-navy-glow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.35);
}

/* FONT AWESOME ICON PROTECTION - ENSURE ALL ICONS ALWAYS DISPLAY PROPERLY */
.fa, .fas, .far, .fal, .fab, .fa-solid, .fa-regular, .fa-brands,
[class^="fa-"], [class*=" fa-"],
[class^="fa-"]::before, [class*=" fa-"]::before {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free", "Font Awesome 6 Brands", "Font Awesome 5 Free", "Font Awesome 5 Brands", FontAwesome !important;
}

.fa-brands, .fab, .fa-brands::before, .fab::before {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Brands", "Font Awesome 5 Brands", FontAwesome !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
}

.fa-solid, .fas, .fa-solid::before, .fas::before {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free", FontAwesome !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
}

.fa-regular, .far, .fa-regular::before, .far::before {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free", FontAwesome !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
}

/* RESET & BASE */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-deep);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

img, video, iframe, canvas, svg {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

input, select, textarea, button {
    font-family: inherit;
}

.wrap {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 max(20px, 2.5vw);
    width: 100%;
}

/* TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8 0%, #60A5FA 50%, #E2E8F0 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.gradient-text-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #0284C7 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-tag-light {
    background: rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.2);
    color: #1B3B6F;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn-primary, .btn-primary-sm {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #254B85 0%, #1B3B6F 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-primary { padding: 14px 34px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-primary-sm { padding: 9px 22px; font-size: 0.88rem; }

.btn-primary:hover, .btn-primary-sm:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2D5899 0%, #20457F 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary, .btn-outline-sm {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-secondary { padding: 14px 28px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-outline-sm { padding: 9px 20px; font-size: 0.88rem; }

.btn-secondary:hover, .btn-outline-sm:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* TOP ANNOUNCEMENT TICKER */
.top-announcement-bar {
    background: #040810;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 9px 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-silver);
}

.ticker-flex { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.live-pulse {
    width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--neon-green); border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--neon-green); display: inline-block; animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* ULTRA-PREMIUM NAVIGATION HEADER WITH TRANSPARENT LOGO */
.topnav {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(8, 14, 24, 0.90);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 14px 0;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.official-logo-img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.official-logo-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-silver);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.nav-links a.active {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.nav-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* HERO SECTION */
/* HERO SECTION (ULTRA-PREMIUM AMBIENT DESIGN) */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 90px 0 110px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #040812 0%, #0A1324 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* FULL HERO INTERACTIVE CANVAS BACKGROUND */
.hero-canvas-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* HIDE OLD CIRCLE ORBS COMPLETELY */
.hero-ambient-orb {
    display: none !important;
}


.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.gradient-text-glow {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8 0%, #60A5FA 50%, #E2E8F0 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4));
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #38BDF8;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #38BDF8;
    animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
}

.section-tag-hero {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4) !important;
    color: #38BDF8 !important;
    padding: 7px 18px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.6rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* 2-COLUMN LEFT ALIGNED HERO LAYOUT */
.hero-grid-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    max-width: 640px;
}

/* ULTRA-LUXURY LIVE ECOSYSTEM TRACKER CARD */
.hero-side-card-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-stats-showcase-card {
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.hero-stats-showcase-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 45px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.card-glow-head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.live-status-chip {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #10B981;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.card-head-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #E2E8F0;
}

.hero-metrics-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.metric-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.metric-box:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.metric-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    color: #38BDF8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.metric-val {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.metric-lbl {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin: 0;
}

.card-footer-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.3) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.card-footer-banner:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3) 0%, rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.5) 100%);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.banner-arrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #38BDF8;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.card-footer-banner:hover .banner-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-grid-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }
    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .hero-quick-perks, .hero-ctas {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-sub {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}


.hero-quick-perks {

    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero-quick-perks span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.hero-quick-perks span i {
    color: #10B981;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-proof-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    width: fit-content;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.avatar-group { display: flex; }
.avatar-bubble {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid #080E18;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
    margin-left: -10px; color: #FFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.avatar-bubble:first-child { margin-left: 0; }

.rating-stars {
    color: #FACC15;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
}

.social-proof-text { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #E2E8F0; font-family: var(--font-body); }


/* HERO VISUAL CARD */
.hero-visual-card {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.live-collab-badge {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    color: var(--neon-green);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.collab-preview-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }

.collab-preview-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.collab-preview-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

.collab-meta h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 4px; color: #FFFFFF; }
.collab-meta span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.payout-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--neon-green);
}

/* STATS TICKER STRIP */
.stats-strip {
    background: #040810;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 36px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item h3 {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-item p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ LIGHT PREMIUM SECTIONS (CLEAN WHITE BACKGROUNDS)
   ========================================================================== */

.light-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0F172A;
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.light-section.alt-bg {
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.light-section h2, .light-section h3 {
    color: #0F172A !important;
}

.light-section p.section-desc {
    color: #475569 !important;
}

.service-card-item-light {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card-item-light:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.12);
    border-color: #254B85;
}

.service-card-item-light .service-card-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.2);
    color: #1B3B6F;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card-item-light h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-card-item-light p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.perk-pill-card-light {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.perk-pill-card-light:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #254B85;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.12);
}

.perk-pill-card-light .perk-icon-wrap {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.2);
    color: #1B3B6F;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.perk-pill-card-light h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.perk-pill-card-light p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.team-card-item-light {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.team-card-item-light:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: #254B85;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.12);
}

.team-card-item-light h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team-card-item-light p.team-role {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #1B3B6F;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-form-card-light {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 44px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.contact-form-card-light label {
    color: #0F172A !important;
}

.contact-form-card-light .form-input {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #0F172A;
}

.contact-form-card-light .form-input:focus {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #1B3B6F;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.1);
}

.cards-grid-10 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.collab-card-light {
    background: var(--bg-light-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.collab-card-light:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.4);
}

.collab-card-light .collab-icon-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.08);
    color: var(--logo-navy-blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.collab-card-light h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.collab-card-light p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-dark-muted); margin-bottom: 20px; flex-grow: 1; line-height: 1.6; }

.collab-card-light .collab-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.collab-card-light .earn-range {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #1B3B6F;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.step-card-light {
    background: var(--bg-light-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.step-card-light h3 { color: var(--text-dark-main); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step-card-light p { color: var(--text-dark-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; }

.faq-accordion-light {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item-light {
    background: var(--bg-light-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.faq-question-light {
    padding: 22px 28px;
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-dark-main);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-answer-light {
    padding: 0 28px 22px;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    display: none;
}

.faq-item-light.active .faq-answer-light { display: block; }
.faq-item-light.active .faq-question-light span { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* ECOSYSTEM & TIERS */
.ecosystem-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--bg-dark-deep); }
.ecosystem-card {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 48px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.eco-node {
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.eco-node.agency { border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4); }
.eco-node.club { border-color: rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.5); background: rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.15); }

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

.tier-card {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.tier-card.featured {
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.3) 0%, var(--bg-dark-card) 100%);
}

.tier-header h3 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.tier-follower-count { font-family: var(--font-mono); color: #38BDF8; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 4px; }
.tier-features-list { margin-bottom: 32px; flex-grow: 1; }
.tier-features-list li { padding: 8px 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-silver); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.tier-features-list li::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--neon-green); font-weight: 800; }

/* FOOTER */
.site-footer {
    background: #04070D;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 80px 0 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 20px; color: #FFFFFF; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-col ul li a { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: #FFFFFF; }

.social-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 20px; }
.social-links a {
    padding: 6px 12px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-silver);
}

.footer-bottom { padding-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.bottom-flex { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.legal-links a { color: var(--text-muted); }
.legal-links a:hover { color: #FFFFFF; }

/* ==========================================================================
   MEMBER PORTAL STYLES (DASHBOARD, SIDEBAR, TOPBAR & CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.member-body {
    background-color: #060B12;
    color: var(--text-main);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.member-layout {
    display: flex;
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

/* MEMBER SIDEBAR */
.member-sidebar {
    width: 280px;
    background: #0A111E;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 900;
    padding: 20px 16px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2) transparent;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.member-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 5px;
}
.member-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

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

.sidebar-brand {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.sidebar-close-btn {
    display: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sidebar-close-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
    border-color: #EF4444;
    color: #EF4444;
}

.member-sidebar-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 850;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.member-sidebar-overlay.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* User Quick Card in Sidebar */
.user-quick-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.user-quick-card .avatar-large {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #38BDF8 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.user-quick-card .user-info .name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.user-quick-card .user-info .handle {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #38BDF8;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.user-quick-card .badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tier-pill {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.chapter-pill {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    color: #10B981;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.profile-progress {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    padding-top: 8px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.progress-label {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.progress-label strong {
    color: #10B981;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.progress-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38BDF8 0%, #10B981 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

/* Sidebar Nav */
.sidebar-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.nav-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 0 10px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sidebar-nav ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.sidebar-nav a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--text-silver);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.sidebar-nav a .nav-icon {
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sidebar-nav a .nav-label {
    flex-grow: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.sidebar-nav a:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sidebar-nav a:hover .nav-icon {
    color: #38BDF8;
}

.sidebar-nav a.active {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.2) 100%);
    border-left: 3px solid #38BDF8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.sidebar-nav a.active .nav-icon {
    color: #38BDF8;
}

.badge-count {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.badge-count.new {
    background: #EC4899;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sidebar-footer {
    padding-top: 16px;
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.exit-portal-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.exit-portal-link:hover {
    color: #38BDF8;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
}

/* MEMBER MAIN CONTENT & TOPBAR */
.member-main-content {
    margin-left: 280px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 0;
    width: calc(100% - 280px);
}

.member-topbar {
    min-height: 70px;
    background: rgba(10, 17, 30, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 32px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 800;
    gap: 16px;
}

.topbar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.sidebar-toggle-btn {
    display: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sidebar-toggle-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    color: #38BDF8;
}

.search-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.search-box:focus-within {
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.search-box .search-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.search-box input {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.topbar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.status-indicator {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    color: #10B981;
}

.status-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.status-dot.green {
    background: #10B981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
}

.earnings-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.earnings-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
}

.notification-dropdown-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.icon-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.icon-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.notif-count {
    position: absolute;
    top: -3px;
    right: -3px;
    background: #EF4444;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.notif-dropdown {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 50px;
    right: 0;
    width: 320px;
    background: #0D1626;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    z-index: 1000;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.notif-dropdown.show {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeInDown 0.2s ease forwards;
}

.notif-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.notif-header .mark-read {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #38BDF8;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.notif-list {
    max-height: 280px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.notif-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-silver);
}

.notif-item.unread {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06);
}

.notif-item .time {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.user-profile-menu .user-avatar-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 12px 4px 4px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.user-profile-menu .user-avatar-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

.avatar-circle {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F, #38BDF8);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.user-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.user-meta .user-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.user-meta .user-tier {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* MEMBER CONTAINER & PAGE HEADER */
.member-container {
    padding: 32px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.page-header-banner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.page-title-box h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.page-title-box p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-silver);
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 720px;
}

/* TABLES & CARDS */
.custom-table-card {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    width: 100%;
}

.table-header-box {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.table-header-box h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0;
}

.custom-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.custom-table th {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    padding: 14px 20px;
    text-align: left;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.custom-table td {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-silver);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.status-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.status-applied { background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15); color: #38BDF8; }
.status-review { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15); color: #FBBF24; }
.status-selected { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15); color: #34D399; }
.status-completed { background: rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.3); color: #60A5FA; }

/* MODALS & FORMS */
.modal-overlay {
    display: none; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 2000; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 24px;
}
.modal-overlay.active { display: flex; }

.modal-content {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); width: 100%; max-width: 650px; padding: 32px;
    position: relative; max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-close { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px; background: none; border: none; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.4rem; cursor: pointer; }

.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-silver); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-control {
    width: 100%; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 12px 16px; color: #FFFFFF; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.form-control:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--primary-blue); }

/* ==========================================================================
   🎠 HERO CAROUSEL SLIDER STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.hero-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-slide-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-visual-card-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
}

.hero-slide-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-visual-card-wrapper:hover .hero-slide-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hero-img-badge-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(4, 8, 16, 0.95) 0%, rgba(4, 8, 16, 0.4) 70%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.hero-slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.slider-arrow {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dot.active {
    width: 32px;
    background: #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ⭐ SECONDARY CREATOR & COLLAB CAROUSEL SLIDER STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.secondary-slider-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #080D18;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
}

.secondary-slider-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.creator-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.creator-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 10px 4px 24px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.creator-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.creator-card-slide {
    min-width: 320px;
    max-width: 340px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.creator-card-slide:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.creator-header-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.creator-avatar-badge {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #254B85, #38BDF8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.creator-info-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.creator-info-text p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.creator-stats-pill {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    margin: 16px 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   🖼️ IMAGE GALLERY & LIGHTBOX STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: #050912;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.gallery-filters {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-silver);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #254B85 0%, #1B3B6F 100%);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(4, 8, 16, 0.95) 0%, rgba(4, 8, 16, 0.2) 65%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 20px;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.gallery-cat {
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   📸 EVENTS GALLERY SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.events-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.event-photo-card {
    height: 320px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.event-photo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.event-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.event-photo-card:hover .event-card-bg {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.event-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 28px 24px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(3, 6, 13, 0.98) 0%, rgba(3, 6, 13, 0.75) 60%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.event-overlay h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.event-overlay p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-silver);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* LIGHTBOX MODAL */
.lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 3000;
    background: rgba(4, 8, 16, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 30px;
}

.lightbox-modal.active {
    display: flex;
}

.lightbox-content {
    max-width: 1050px;
    max-height: 85vh;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    background: #080E18;
}

.lightbox-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 75vh;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.lightbox-caption {
    background: #040810;
    padding: 18px 28px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 3005;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
    background: #EF4444;
    border-color: #EF4444;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ❓ ULTRA-MODERN FAQ ACCORDION SYSTEM (DARK LUXURY)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-category-box {
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.faq-category-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.faq-category-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    color: #38BDF8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.faq-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.faq-item.active {
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.85);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 16px;
}

.faq-chevron {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--text-silver);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    color: #38BDF8;
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 24px 22px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    display: none;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    margin-top: 4px;
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ⚓ ULTRA-MODERN FOOTER SYSTEM (DARK LUXURY GLASSMORPHISM)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #060B16 0%, #03060D 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    padding: 85px 0 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.site-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #38BDF8 35%, #254B85 70%, transparent 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px #38BDF8;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-col h4::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #38BDF8;
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-col ul a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.footer-col ul a:hover {
    color: #38BDF8;
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-live-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    color: #10B981;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.social-circle-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.social-circle-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--text-silver);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-circle-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.footer-contact-card {
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.footer-contact-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-contact-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-silver);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.footer-contact-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    color: #38BDF8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-bottom {
    background: #020409;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 24px 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.legal-links a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.legal-links a:hover {
    color: #38BDF8;
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #38BDF8;
}

.footer-bottom {
    background: #010307;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 24px 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ PIXOSTUDIO MATCHING BRAND SECTIONS SYSTEM (NAVY, SLATE, CYAN PALETTE)
   Font Family: Heading -> Sora | Body -> Inter
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hero Feature Cards Trio Grid */
.hero-feature-trio {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.hero-feat-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.hero-feat-card.dark-slate {
    background: #080E18;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-feat-card.navy-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #254B85 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.4);
}

.hero-feat-card.cyan-banner {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F1D33 0%, #162947 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    padding: 44px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.hero-feat-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-feat-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-silver);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* 2. 6-Card Grid Services / What We Do */
.services-grid-6 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.service-card-item {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.service-card-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    color: #38BDF8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-card-item p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 3. Alternating Showcase Rows */
.showcase-rows-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

.showcase-row {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: center;
}

.showcase-row.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
}

.showcase-media {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.showcase-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.showcase-row:hover .showcase-media img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.showcase-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 12px 0 16px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.showcase-info p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--text-silver);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* 4. 5 Horizontal Perks Strip */
.perks-strip-5 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

.perk-pill-card {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.perk-pill-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    background: var(--bg-dark-card-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.perk-icon-wrap {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    color: #38BDF8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.perk-pill-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.perk-pill-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 5. Pricing Cards Grid */
.pricing-grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.pricing-card-item {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pricing-card-item.featured {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0F1D33 0%, #162947 100%);
    border: 2px solid #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.pricing-popular-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8, #254B85);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.pricing-card-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pricing-card-item .price-amount {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 16px 0 6px;
}

.pricing-card-item .price-amount span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.pricing-card-item p.pricing-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-silver);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.pricing-features-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-features-list li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-silver);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.pricing-features-list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* 6. Team Grid 4 */
.team-grid-4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.team-card-item {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.team-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.team-avatar-box {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid #254B85;
}

.team-avatar-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.team-card-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team-card-item p.team-role {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #38BDF8;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* 7. Blog Grid 3 */
.blog-grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.blog-card-item {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

.blog-cover-img {
    height: 200px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 10px 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.blog-card-body p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* 8. Contact Form & Info Grid */
.contact-grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-form-card {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
}

.form-group-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-field label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.form-input {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.contact-info-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #254B85 50%, #0F1D33 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.contact-info-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    color: #E2E8F0 !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ ULTRA-HIGH CONTRAST GRADIENT CONTACT & APPLICATION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section-gradient {
    padding: 110px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #060B16 0%, #0F1D33 50%, #162947 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form-glass-card {
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 44px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.contact-form-glass-card label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.contact-form-glass-card .form-input {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 13px 18px;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-form-glass-card .form-input::placeholder {
    color: #94A3B8 !important;
}

.contact-form-glass-card .form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.contact-info-glass-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #254B85 50%, #0F1D33 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 44px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.contact-info-glass-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.contact-info-glass-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    color: #E2E8F0 !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-info-glass-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES FOR CONTACT GRADIENT SECTION & HELPLINE WIDGET */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-section-gradient {
        padding: 65px 0 75px !important;
    }
    .contact-grid-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 32px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-section-gradient {
        padding: 45px 0 60px !important;
    }
    .contact-section-gradient .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5vw, 2.2rem) !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    }
    .contact-section-gradient .section-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
        margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    }
    .contact-form-glass-card {
        padding: 24px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
    .contact-form-glass-card form {
        width: 100% !important;
        display: block !important;
    }
    .contact-form-glass-card .form-group-row {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .contact-form-glass-card .form-field {
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
    .contact-form-glass-card label {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 6px !important;
        display: block !important;
    }
    .contact-form-glass-card .form-input {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        font-size: 16px !important; /* Prevents iOS Safari auto-zoom */
        padding: 13px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
    }
    .contact-form-glass-card textarea.form-input {
        height: 100px !important;
        resize: vertical !important;
    }
    .contact-form-glass-card button[type="submit"] {
        width: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 16px 20px !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
    .contact-info-glass-card {
        padding: 24px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
    .contact-info-glass-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    }
    .contact-info-glass-card a {
        word-break: break-all !important;
    }
    .social-pill-glow {
        padding: 8px 12px !important;
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 10px) !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    .floating-whatsapp-widget {
        bottom: 16px !important;
        right: 16px !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        width: 48px !important;
        height: 48px !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5) !important;
    }
    .floating-whatsapp-widget span {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .floating-whatsapp-widget i {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }
}

.social-pill-glow {
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-pill-glow:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.social-pill-glow.insta:hover { border-color: #E1306C; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.4); }
.social-pill-glow.yt:hover { border-color: #FF0000; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4); }
.social-pill-glow.wa:hover { border-color: #25D366; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4); }
.social-pill-glow.in:hover { border-color: #0A66C2; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.4); }

/* ==========================================================================
   📱 COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (MOBILE, TABLET, DESKTOP)
   ========================================================================== */

/* UNIVERSAL RESPONSIVE UTILITY GRID CLASSES */
.resp-grid-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

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

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

.resp-grid-6col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.resp-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.resp-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.resp-inbox-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    min-height: 520px;
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* 1. Large Tablets & Small Laptops (<= 1100px) */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .nav-links { gap: 6px; }
    .nav-links a { font-size: 0.84rem; padding: 6px 12px; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 2.8rem; }
    .services-grid-6, .pricing-grid-3, .blog-grid-3, .events-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .perks-strip-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .resp-grid-4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .resp-grid-6col { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .roadmap-grid-4, .roadmap-grid-white-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* 2. Tablets & Small Devices (<= 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-grid, .ecosystem-card, .hero-slide-inner, .contact-grid-2, .showcase-row, .showcase-row.reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .hero-feature-trio { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-feat-card.cyan-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 20px; }
    .stepper-grid, .tiers-grid, .events-gallery-grid, .gallery-grid, .team-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .dashboard-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .official-logo-img { height: 44px; }
    .secondary-slider-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
    
    /* Responsive Grids */
    .resp-grid-3col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .resp-split-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
    
    /* Member Sidebar & Topbar Drawer */
    .member-sidebar {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
        position: fixed;
        z-index: 2000;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 280px;
        box-shadow: 10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    }
    .member-sidebar.active {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    .sidebar-close-btn {
        display: flex;
    }
    .member-main-content {
        margin-left: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .sidebar-toggle-btn {
        display: flex;
    }
    .search-box {
        max-width: 240px;
    }
    .custom-table-card {
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }
    .custom-table {
        min-width: 580px;
    }
}

.mobile-drawer-actions {
    display: none;
}

/* 3. Mobile Devices (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .top-announcement-bar { display: none; }
    .desktop-only-cta { display: none !important; }
    
    .mobile-drawer-actions {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 12px;
        padding-top: 16px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .mobile-cta-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    
    /* Header Mobile Menu Drawer with Smooth Scrolling */
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: rgba(6, 11, 22, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
        padding: 16px 20px;
        gap: 8px;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
        z-index: 999;
        max-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
        overflow-y: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }
    
    .nav-links.show-mobile {
        display: flex !important;
        animation: fadeInDown 0.25s ease forwards;
    }
    
    .nav-links li {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .nav-links a {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px 18px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        text-align: left;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        color: #FFFFFF;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .mobile-toggle:hover {
        background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
        border-color: #38BDF8;
        color: #38BDF8;
    }
    
    .official-logo-img { height: 40px; }
    
    /* Hero & Content Layouts */
    .hero-section { padding: 45px 0 55px; }
    .hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 5.5vw, 2.4rem) !important; line-height: 1.25; }
    .hero-sub { font-size: 0.98rem; }
    .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; gap: 12px; }
    .hero-ctas .btn-primary, .hero-ctas .btn-secondary { width: 100% !important; text-align: center; justify-content: center; box-sizing: border-box; }

    .hero-floating-icon, .floating-bg-icon { display: none !important; }
    .hero-cursor-spotlight { display: none !important; }

    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
    .stat-item h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    
    /* Universal Grids Stack on Mobile */
    .resp-grid-2col, .resp-grid-3col, .resp-grid-4col, .resp-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
    .resp-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 24px !important;
    }
    .resp-inbox-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .tiers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .cards-grid-10 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .services-grid-6, .pricing-grid-3, .blog-grid-3, .perks-strip-5, .team-grid-4, .events-gallery-grid, .form-group-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    
    /* Footer Mobile */
    .site-footer { padding: 45px 0 0 !important; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 32px !important; margin-bottom: 36px !important; }
    .footer-col { width: 100% !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; }
    .footer-logo img { height: 42px !important; width: auto !important; }
    .footer-col h4 { margin-bottom: 14px !important; font-size: 1.05rem !important; }
    .footer-col ul li a { font-size: 0.92rem !important; padding: 4px 0 !important; display: inline-block !important; }
    .social-circle-group { display: flex !important; flex-wrap: wrap !important; gap: 10px !important; margin-top: 18px !important; }
    .footer-contact-card { padding: 20px 16px !important; border-radius: 18px !important; width: 100% !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; }
    .footer-contact-item { display: flex !important; gap: 12px !important; align-items: flex-start !important; }
    .footer-contact-item a { word-break: break-all !important; }
    .footer-contact-icon { flex-shrink: 0 !important; }
    .footer-bottom { padding: 20px 0 !important; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important; }
    .bottom-flex { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 12px !important; text-align: center !important; justify-content: center !important; }
    .footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.85rem !important; line-height: 1.5 !important; color: #94A3B8 !important; }
    .legal-links { display: flex !important; flex-wrap: wrap !important; justify-content: center !important; gap: 10px !important; }
    .legal-links a { font-size: 0.85rem !important; color: #CBD5E1 !important; }
    .legal-links .sep { display: inline-block !important; opacity: 0.4 !important; }

    /* Member Portal Mobile Layout */
    .member-topbar {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        min-height: 60px;
    }
    .status-indicator {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .user-meta {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .search-box {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .member-container {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
    }
    .page-header-banner {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
        margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    }
    .page-header-banner .btn-primary {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    .dashboard-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
    }
}

/* 4. Small Mobile Phones (<= 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .wrap { padding: 0 14px; }
    .section-title { font-size: 1.65rem; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 1.7rem !important; }
    .official-logo-img { height: 34px; }
    .nav-cta .btn-outline-sm { display: none; }
    
    .member-container { padding: 16px 12px !important; }
    .dashboard-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 12px !important; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
    
    .resp-grid-6col {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    
    .custom-table-card { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
    .custom-table { min-width: 500px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
    .custom-table th, .custom-table td { padding: 10px 12px; }
    
    .earnings-badge { padding: 4px 10px; font-size: 0.78rem; }
    .hero-slide-img { height: 200px; }
    .faq-category-box { padding: 16px 12px; }
    .faq-question { font-size: 0.92rem; padding: 14px 12px; }
    .faq-answer { padding: 0 12px 14px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    
    .btn-primary, .btn-secondary {
        padding: 12px 24px;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   🚀 INNOVATIVE PLATFORM ECOSYSTEM SWITCHER & FLOATING ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes floatBadge {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2); }
}

.floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 10;
    animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.floating-badge.badge-insta {
    top: -15px;
    left: -15px;
    background: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.5);
    color: #FF6584;
}

.floating-badge.badge-yt {
    bottom: 20px;
    left: -20px;
    background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.5);
    color: #FF4D4D;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.floating-badge.badge-fb {
    top: 40%;
    right: -25px;
    background: rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.5);
    color: #60A5FA;
    animation-delay: 2.5s;
}

/* PLATFORM SWITCHER TABS */
.platform-tabs-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.platform-tab-btn {
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-silver);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.platform-tab-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.platform-tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #254B85 100%);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.platform-card-showcase {
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 44px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.platform-showcase-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 340px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .platform-card-showcase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 28px; }
    .floating-badge { font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 8px 12px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ HERO AMBIENT ORBS & BRAND TICKER MARQUEE (EXCLUSIVE HOMEPAGE STYLING)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-ambient-orb {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.05) 60%, transparent 100%);
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-ambient-orb.orb-top-right {
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
}

.hero-ambient-orb.orb-bottom-left {
    bottom: -150px;
    left: -100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.25) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 22, 0.05) 70%, transparent 100%);
}

/* BRAND LOGO MARQUEE TICKER */
.brand-ticker-section {
    padding: 36px 0;
    background: rgba(4, 8, 16, 0.95);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.brand-ticker-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.brand-chips-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.brand-chip {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

/* IMAGE HOVER ZOOM EFFECT */
.showcase-media {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.showcase-media img {
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

.showcase-media:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* PRICING CARD FEATURED GLOW */
.pricing-card-item.featured {
    position: relative;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    background-image: linear-gradient(#0A1424, #0A1424), linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8 0%, #254B85 100%);
    background-origin: border-box;
    background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

/* SERVICE CARD LIGHT ACCENT BORDER ON HOVER */
.service-card-item-light {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card-item-light::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38BDF8, #1B3B6F);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card-item-light:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.blog-card-item {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-cover-img {
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card-item:hover .blog-cover-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ⚡ ULTRA-MODERN HERO GLASS REEL PLAYER & LIVE BRIEF TICKER
   ========================================================================== */
.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10B981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10B981;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: pulseDot 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
    70% { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.gradient-text-glow {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #38BDF8 50%, #60A5FA 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.hero-live-ticker-bar {
    background: rgba(6, 11, 22, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    padding: 14px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.briefs-ticker-content {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: marqueeScroll 25s linear infinite;
}

.briefs-ticker-content:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.brief-ticker-pill {
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.brief-ticker-pill .pill-price {
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   🎬 CREATIVE SCROLL REVEAL, ROADMAP & FLOATING WIDGET ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes shineScan {
    0% { left: -100%; }
    100% { left: 200%; }
}

.shine-effect {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.shine-effect::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        60deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    transform: rotate(25deg);
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.shine-effect:hover::after {
    animation: shineScan 1.2s ease forwards;
}

/* ROADMAP STEP CARDS */
.roadmap-grid-4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
}

.roadmap-card-item {
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.roadmap-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.roadmap-step-num {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #254B85 100%);
    border: 2px solid #38BDF8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

.roadmap-card-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.roadmap-card-item p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* SCROLL REVEAL FADE CLASSES */
.fade-in-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

/* UNIVERSAL SECTION CONSTELLATION CANVAS (MATCHING HERO THEME) */
.section-constellation-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.65;
}

/* HERO FEATURE TRIO SECTION (CRISP LIGHT SURFACE WITH HIGH CONTRAST) */
.hero-feature-trio-section-light {
    padding: 70px 0 90px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   📊 AT A GLANCE COMPARISON SECTION (CRISP WHITE BACKGROUND - MATCHING DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.at-a-glance-compare-section {
    padding: 85px 0 95px;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.compare-tag {
    color: #1B3B6F;
    background: rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.25);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.compare-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.compare-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #64748B;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

.compare-header-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    padding: 0 36px;
}

.col-header-typical {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748B;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    grid-column: 2;
}

.col-header-icc {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1B3B6F;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    grid-column: 3;
}

.compare-cards-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ 3-COLOR ANIMATED GRADIENT BORDER SYSTEM FOR COMPARISON CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.compare-card-row {
    position: relative;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #F1F5F9;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 36px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Outer 3-Color Animated Gradient Ring Overlay (Hidden by default, shown on hover) */
.compare-card-row::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2.5px;
    left: -2.5px;
    right: -2.5px;
    bottom: -2.5px;
    border-radius: 22.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(125deg, #38BDF8 0%, #10B981 50%, #EC4899 100%);
    background-size: 250% 250%;
    animation: threeColorBorderAnimation 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, filter 0.35s ease;
}

/* Inner Crisp White Mask for Card Content */
.compare-card-row::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes threeColorBorderAnimation {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* Card 1 Custom 3-Color Palette (YouTube: Red -> Emerald -> Cyan) */
.compare-card-row.card-yt::before {
    background: linear-gradient(125deg, #FF0000 0%, #10B981 50%, #38BDF8 100%);
    background-size: 250% 250%;
}

/* Card 2 Custom 3-Color Palette (Instagram: Magenta -> Emerald -> Cyan) */
.compare-card-row.card-ig::before {
    background: linear-gradient(125deg, #E1306C 0%, #10B981 50%, #38BDF8 100%);
    background-size: 250% 250%;
}

/* Card 3 Custom 3-Color Palette (Influencer Economy: Gold -> Emerald -> Blue) */
.compare-card-row.card-ie::before {
    background: linear-gradient(125deg, #F59E0B 0%, #10B981 50%, #254B85 100%);
    background-size: 250% 250%;
}

.compare-card-row:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.compare-card-row:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE (THE PROCESS - BRAND ROYAL NAVY & CYAN GLOW)
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-process-section-dark {
    padding: 100px 0 110px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #080E18 0%, #0F1D33 50%, #080E18 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 5;
}

.journey-process-section-dark::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    left: -100px;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.journey-process-section-dark::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10%;
    right: -100px;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.journey-grid-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Vertical Stepper Timeline */
.journey-stepper-container {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
    padding-left: 10px;
}

.journey-stepper-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 31px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6) 80%, #38BDF8 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.journey-step-item {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 22px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.journey-step-num {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0F1D33;
    border: 2px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.journey-step-item:hover .journey-step-num {
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    color: #38BDF8;
    background: #162947;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.journey-step-item.final-step .journey-step-num {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8 0%, #254B85 100%);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
}

.journey-step-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.journey-step-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.journey-step-subtext {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    color: #94A3B8 !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
}

.journey-step-item.final-step .journey-step-content h3 {
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

/* Right Column Poster Showcase Card */
.journey-poster-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6) 0%, rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.3) 50%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(8, 14, 24, 0.9), 0 0 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.journey-poster-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
}

.journey-poster-inner {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0F1D33;
}

.journey-poster-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 520px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ INFLUENCER DISCOVERY SECTION (DARK NAVY & CYAN ACCENTS - MATCHING DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.influencer-discovery-section-dark {
    padding: 100px 0 110px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #080E18 0%, #0F1D33 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 5;
}

.discovery-grid-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.discovery-visual-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(8, 14, 24, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.discovery-visual-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.discovery-content-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
}

.discovery-tag {
    color: #F97316;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.discovery-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.discovery-points-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.discovery-point-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.discovery-point-item p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.discovery-learn-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #38BDF8;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.discovery-learn-link:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ MEMBER REVIEWS SLIDER SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-slider-section {
    padding: 95px 0 105px;
    background: #080E18;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.reviews-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.reviews-slider-track-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.reviews-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.review-slide-card {
    min-width: 100%;
    background: #0F1D33;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 48px 56px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.review-stars {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #F59E0B;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
}

.review-quote-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.review-author-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.author-avatar-circle {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.author-details {
    text-align: left;
}

.author-details h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.author-details p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.slider-nav-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0F1D33;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 10;
}

.slider-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #38BDF8;
    color: #080E18;
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}

.reviews-slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.dot-indicator {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dot-indicator.active {
    width: 32px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .reviews-slider-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .review-slide-card {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }
    .review-quote-text {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    .slider-nav-btn {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ ANIMATED FLOATING INFLUENCER ICONS FOR WHITE SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-bg-icon {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.16;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: floatIconAnimation 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.floating-bg-icon.pos-top-left { top: 45px; left: 4%; font-size: 2.2rem; }
.floating-bg-icon.pos-top-right { top: 50px; right: 4%; font-size: 2.4rem; }
.floating-bg-icon.pos-bottom-left { bottom: 45px; left: 5%; font-size: 2.5rem; }
.floating-bg-icon.pos-bottom-right { bottom: 50px; right: 5%; font-size: 2.2rem; }
.floating-bg-icon.pos-center-left { top: 48%; left: 2.5%; font-size: 2rem; }
.floating-bg-icon.pos-center-right { top: 48%; right: 2.5%; font-size: 2rem; }

@keyframes floatIconAnimation {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-16px) rotate(10deg) scale(1.1); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-26px) rotate(-8deg) scale(1.04); }
}

.floating-bg-icon.delay-1 { animation-delay: 0s; }
.floating-bg-icon.delay-2 { animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.floating-bg-icon.delay-3 { animation-delay: 3s; }
.floating-bg-icon.delay-4 { animation-delay: 4.5s; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .floating-bg-icon { display: none; }
}

.platform-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.platform-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.compare-list-typical {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.compare-list-typical li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #475569;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.compare-list-typical li::before {
    content: "•";
    color: #F97316;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.compare-list-icc {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.compare-list-icc li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #0F172A;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.compare-list-icc li::before {
    content: "•";
    color: #10B981;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .compare-header-row { display: none; }
    .compare-card-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 24px; gap: 20px; }
}

.hero-feature-trio-section-light .hero-feat-card.dark-slate {
    background: #0F172A;
    border-color: #1E293B;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-feature-trio-section-light .hero-feat-card.navy-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #0284C7 100%);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-feature-trio-section-light .hero-feat-card.cyan-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284C7 0%, #1B3B6F 100%);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ SYSTEMATIC ALTERNATING SECTION BACKGROUND STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Services Section (Dark Navy) */
.services-section-dark {
    background: #0F1D33;
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

/* 2. Why Choose Us Section (Crisp White) */
.why-choose-us-section-light {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.why-choose-card-row-light {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose-card-row-light:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.12);
    border-color: #254B85;
}

.why-choose-card-row-light.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.why-card-title-light {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.why-card-text-light {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.why-card-highlights-light {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-card-highlights-light span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1E293B;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* 3. Perks Strip (Dark Navy) */
.perks-strip-dark {
    background: #080E18;
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* 4. Pricing Section (Crisp White) */
.pricing-section-light {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.pricing-card-item-light {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pricing-card-item-light:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: #254B85;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.12);
}

.pricing-card-item-light h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pricing-card-item-light .price-amount {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1B3B6F;
    margin: 16px 0 6px;
}

.pricing-card-item-light .price-amount span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #64748B;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.pricing-card-item-light p.pricing-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.pricing-features-list-light {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-features-list-light li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #334155;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.pricing-features-list-light li::before {
    content: "✓";
    color: #10B981;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.pricing-card-item-light.featured {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #0F1D33 100%);
    border: 2px solid #38BDF8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.pricing-card-item-light.featured h3 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.pricing-card-item-light.featured .price-amount {
    color: #38BDF8;
}

.pricing-card-item-light.featured li {
    color: #E2E8F0;
}

/* 5. Contact Section (Crisp White) */
.contact-section-light {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.hero-feat-card::before, .service-card-item-light::before, .roadmap-card-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-feat-card:hover::before, .service-card-item-light:hover::before, .roadmap-card-item:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* UNIVERSAL SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS */
.fade-in-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(35px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fade-in-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fade-in-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fade-in-up.visible, .fade-in-left.visible, .fade-in-right.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ WHY CREATORS CHOOSE US (EXCLUSIVE REDESIGN WITH GLASS CARDS & HOVER GLOW)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-us-section {
    padding: 110px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #040810 0%, #081020 50%, #040810 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    position: relative;
}

.why-choose-rows {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

.why-choose-card-row {
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose-card-row:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.why-choose-card-row.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.why-card-media-box {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 320px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.why-media-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.why-choose-card-row:hover .why-media-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.why-media-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.why-media-badge.escrow-badge {
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    color: #10B981;
}

.why-media-badge.state-badge {
    border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
    color: #FACC15;
}

.why-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    background: rgba(6, 11, 22, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-play-btn:hover {
    background: #38BDF8;
    color: #080E18;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.why-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.why-card-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.why-card-highlights {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-card-highlights span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .why-choose-card-row, .why-choose-card-row.reverse,
    .why-choose-card-row-light, .why-choose-card-row-light.reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        padding: 28px 24px;
        gap: 28px;
    }
    .why-card-media-box {
        height: 240px;
    }
    .why-card-title-light, .why-card-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-choose-us-section, .why-choose-us-section-light {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    .why-choose-card-row, .why-choose-card-row.reverse,
    .why-choose-card-row-light, .why-choose-card-row-light.reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .why-card-media-box {
        height: 200px !important;
    }
    .why-card-title-light, .why-card-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .why-card-text-light, .why-card-text {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .why-card-content-box .btn-primary {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        justify-content: center;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
}




/* FLOATING HELPLINE WIDGET */
.floating-whatsapp-widget {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: #25D366;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.floating-whatsapp-widget:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ INTERACTIVE CURSOR SPOTLIGHT & FLOATING CREATOR ICONS ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-cursor-spotlight {
    display: none !important;
}


@keyframes floatCreatorIcon {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(6deg) scale(1.08); }
}

.hero-floating-icon {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    color: #38BDF8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    animation: floatCreatorIcon 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.icon-camera { top: 12%; left: 3%; animation-delay: 0s; color: #E1306C; border-color: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.4); }
.icon-video { top: 75%; left: 6%; animation-delay: 1.5s; color: #FF0000; border-color: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4); }
.icon-bolt { top: 18%; right: 4%; animation-delay: 3s; color: #FACC15; border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4); }
.icon-fire { top: 78%; right: 5%; animation-delay: 2s; color: #EF4444; border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4); }
.icon-sparkle { top: 48%; left: 48%; animation-delay: 4s; color: #10B981; border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4); }

/* ==========================================================================
   🎬 HERO PROFESSIONAL VIDEO SLIDER & SHOWCASE CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-video-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease-out;
}

/* NON-OVERLAPPING CORNER STATUS PILLS ON PLAYER FRAME */
.hero-status-pill {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 12;
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.90);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFF;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-status-pill.pill-live {
    bottom: -14px;
    left: 16px;
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    color: #10B981;
}

.hero-status-pill.pill-escrow {
    bottom: -14px;
    right: 16px;
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    color: #38BDF8;
}

/* VIDEO TAB SELECTOR BUTTONS - PERFECT ALIGNMENT */
.hero-video-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 15;
}


.video-tab-btn {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-silver);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.video-tab-btn:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.video-tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #254B85 0%, #1B3B6F 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.5);
}

/* HERO VIDEO FRAME & MOCKUP CONTAINER */
.hero-video-frame {
    background: #0F1D33;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-video-track-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    position: relative;
}

.hero-video-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-video-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* VIDEO PREVIEW BOX & PLAY OVERLAY */
.video-preview-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

.video-cover-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-video-slide:hover .video-cover-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.video-preview-box .video-play-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 24, 0.75) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}


.play-btn-circle {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8 0%, #1B3B6F 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5), 0 0 0 8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.video-play-overlay:hover .play-btn-circle {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.8), 0 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.play-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.video-tag-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.video-tag-pill.insta { background: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.85); color: #FFF; }
.video-tag-pill.yt { background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.85); color: #FFF; }
.video-tag-pill.ugc { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.85); color: #FFF; }
.video-tag-pill.travel { background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.85); color: #080E18; }

/* CREATOR INFO CARD AT SLIDE BOTTOM */
.video-slide-info {
    padding: 16px 8px 6px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.creator-badge-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.creator-mini-avatar {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #FFF;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.creator-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.verified-check {
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.creator-handle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-silver);
    display: block;
}

.campaign-brief-meta {
    text-align: right;
}

.brief-title {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFF;
}

.brief-payout {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #38BDF8;
}

/* SLIDER ARROW CONTROLS */
.hero-slider-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15, 29, 51, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 15;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-slider-nav:hover {
    background: #38BDF8;
    color: #080E18;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
}

.hero-slider-prev { left: 24px; }
.hero-slider-next { right: 24px; }

/* SLIDER FOOTER & DOTS */
.hero-slider-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.hero-slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-dot.active {
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
}

.hero-slider-autoplay-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.autoplay-progress {
    width: 0%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B3B6F, #38BDF8);
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   🍿 VIDEO LIGHTBOX MODAL PLAYER
   ========================================================================== */
.video-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    background: rgba(4, 8, 16, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    padding: 20px;
}

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

.video-modal-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
    background: #0F1D33;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    transform: scale(0.92);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

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

.video-modal-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    background: rgba(8, 14, 24, 0.8);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.video-modal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.video-modal-close {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: none;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.video-modal-close:hover {
    background: #EF4444;
    color: #FFF;
}

.video-modal-body {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
    height: 0;
    background: #000;
}

.video-modal-body video,
.video-modal-body iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ PREMIUM SECTION BACKGROUND CONTRAST SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. HERO LIVE TICKER BAR - VIBRANT CYAN NAVY GRADIENT */
.hero-live-ticker-bar-vibrant {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #0284C7 50%, #1B3B6F 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 12px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
}

.hero-live-ticker-bar-vibrant .brief-ticker-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.hero-live-ticker-bar-vibrant .pill-price {
    color: #FACC15 !important;
}

/* 2. STATS STRIP - CRISP LIGHT PEARL SURFACE */
.stats-strip-light {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 50px 0;
}

.stats-strip-light .stat-item {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.stats-strip-light .stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.12);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
}

.stats-strip-light .stat-item h3 {
    color: #1B3B6F !important;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.stats-strip-light .stat-item p {
    color: #475569 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* 3. BRAND TICKER SECTION - PURE WHITE LUXURY MARQUEE */
.brand-ticker-section-light {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 44px 0;
}

.brand-ticker-section-light .brand-ticker-title {
    color: #1B3B6F !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.brand-ticker-section-light .brand-chip {
    background: #F8FAFC !important;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.brand-ticker-section-light .brand-chip:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: #1B3B6F !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.1);
}

/* 4. PLATFORM ECOSYSTEM - MIDNIGHT NAVY GLASS */
.platform-ecosystem-dark-glass {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #070D18 0%, #0E1B30 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
}

/* 5. CREATOR ROADMAP - CRISP PREMIUM LIGHT SURFACE */
.roadmap-section-light {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.roadmap-section-light .section-title {
    color: #0F172A !important;
}

.roadmap-section-light .section-desc {
    color: #475569 !important;
}

.roadmap-section-light .roadmap-card-item {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}

.roadmap-section-light .roadmap-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: #1B3B6F !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.12) !important;
}

.roadmap-section-light .roadmap-step-num {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #254B85 100%) !important;
    border-color: #38BDF8 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.roadmap-section-light .roadmap-card-item h3 {
    color: #0F172A !important;
}

.roadmap-section-light .roadmap-card-item p {
    color: #475569 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   🚀 REDESIGNED ULTRA-PREMIUM OUR SERVICES SLIDING CAROUSEL STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.services-slider-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 0 120px;
    background: #030712;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

/* INTERACTIVE PARTICLE CANVAS BACKGROUND */
.services-canvas-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* DYNAMIC ANIMATED AURORA GRADIENT MESH BACKGROUND */
.services-aurora-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -40%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 80%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.18) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 70%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2) 0%, transparent 40%);
    filter: blur(90px);
    animation: auroraRotate 16s linear infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes auroraRotate {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
    50% { transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.12) translate(30px, -20px); }
    100% { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1) translate(-20px, 20px); }
}

/* AMBIENT BACKGROUND GLOW & MESH */
.services-bg-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 36px 36px;
    background-position: 0 0, 18px 18px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.services-ambient-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(110px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.services-ambient-orb.orb-cyan {
    top: 5%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
    animation: orbPulse 8s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.services-ambient-orb.orb-purple {
    bottom: 5%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 550px;
    height: 550px;
    background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.18);
    animation: orbPulse 10s infinite alternate ease-in-out reverse;
}

@keyframes orbPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.6; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2) translate(30px, -30px); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* HEADER & FILTER TABS */
.services-header-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.services-header-text {
    max-width: 680px;
}

.services-main-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.services-main-sub {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.services-filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.filter-tab-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.filter-tab-btn:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.filter-tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #254B85 0%, #1B3B6F 100%);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* CAROUSEL TOOLBAR & CONTROLS */
.services-carousel-toolbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px 26px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.services-counter-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.slide-count-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.slide-count-badge strong {
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.toolbar-hint-text {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.services-progress-track {
    flex-grow: 1;
    max-width: 340px;
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.services-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38BDF8 0%, #A855F7 50%, #10B981 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.9);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.services-nav-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.services-nav-btn {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.services-nav-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #254B85, #1B3B6F);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    color: #38BDF8;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}

.services-nav-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

/* SLIDER WRAPPER & TRACK */
.services-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 14px 6px 24px;
    cursor: grab;
    z-index: 3;
}

.services-slider-wrapper:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

.services-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

/* ULTRA-PREMIUM 3D GLASSMORPHIC SERVICE CARDS WITH HOLOGRAPHIC BORDER */
.service-card-premium {
    min-width: calc(33.333% - 19px);
    max-width: calc(33.333% - 19px);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 34px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* ANIMATED RAINBOW HOLOGRAPHIC BORDER GLOW ON HOVER */
.service-card-premium::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8, #A855F7, #EC4899, #10B981, #38BDF8);
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    animation: holoGlow 4s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes holoGlow {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.service-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 50px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.90);
}

.service-card-premium:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* FLOATING 3D ICON ORB */
.service-card-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    animation: floatIconOrb 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatIconOrb {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(3deg); }
}

.service-card-premium:hover .service-card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-4deg);
}

/* CARD TOP HEADER */
.service-card-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.service-cat-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge-cyan { background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12); color: #38BDF8; border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3); }
.badge-amber { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12); color: #F59E0B; border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3); }
.badge-pink { background: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.12); color: #EC4899; border: 1px solid rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3); }
.badge-green { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12); color: #10B981; border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3); }
.badge-blue { background: rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.25); color: #60A5FA; border: 1px solid rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.3); }
.badge-purple { background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15); color: #A78BFA; border: 1px solid rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.3); }

.service-status-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tag-hot { background: #EF4444; color: #FFFFFF; }
.tag-active { background: #10B981; color: #040812; }
.tag-pro { background: #F59E0B; color: #040812; }
.tag-live { background: #EC4899; color: #FFFFFF; }
.tag-sync { background: #38BDF8; color: #040812; }
.tag-guaranteed { background: #8B5CF6; color: #FFFFFF; }

/* GLOWING ICON BOX */
.service-card-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card-premium:hover .service-card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-3deg);
}

.icon-glow-cyan {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    color: #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.icon-glow-amber {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    color: #F59E0B;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.icon-glow-pink {
    background: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3);
    color: #EC4899;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.2);
}

.icon-glow-green {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    color: #10B981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.icon-glow-blue {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    color: #60A5FA;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.icon-glow-purple {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
    color: #A78BFA;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
}

/* CARD TEXT CONTENT */
.service-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.32rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* PERKS CHIPS */
.service-perks-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 9px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 14px 16px;
}

.service-perks-chips span {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.service-perks-chips span i {
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* CARD FOOTER & CTA */
.service-card-footer {
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.service-card-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.service-card-cta i {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.service-card-premium:hover .service-card-cta {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.service-card-premium:hover .service-card-cta i {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    color: #38BDF8;
}

/* PAGINATION DOTS */
.services-dots-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.services-dots-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.services-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.services-dot:hover {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}

.services-dot.active {
    width: 34px;
    background: #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
}

/* RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES FOR SERVICES SLIDER */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .service-card-premium {
        min-width: calc(50% - 14px);
        max-width: calc(50% - 14px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .services-header-wrap {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .services-main-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .services-carousel-toolbar {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .services-progress-track {
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
        order: 3;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-slider-section {
        padding: 60px 0 70px;
    }
    .services-header-wrap {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 18px;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .services-main-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 2.4rem);
        line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .services-main-sub {
        font-size: 0.98rem;
    }
    .services-filter-tabs {
        width: 100%;
        overflow-x: auto;
        white-space: nowrap;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scrollbar-width: none;
        padding: 6px;
    }
    .services-filter-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }
    .filter-tab-btn {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }
    .services-carousel-toolbar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .services-counter-wrap {
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .services-progress-track {
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .services-nav-controls {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .service-card-premium {
        min-width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 26px 20px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }
    .service-card-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .service-card-desc {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .service-card-premium {
        min-width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }
    .services-main-title {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }
    .toolbar-hint-text {
        display: none;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ✨ INFLUENCER DISCOVERY ANIMATED AURORA & 3D STAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.influencer-discovery-section-dark {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0 140px;
    background: #040814;
    overflow: visible;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.discovery-aurora-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 70%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.24) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 60% 80%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18) 0%, transparent 40%);
    filter: blur(95px);
    animation: auroraRotate 18s linear infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.discovery-ambient-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.discovery-ambient-orb.orb-cyan {
    top: 15%;
    right: 5%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    animation: orbPulse 9s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.discovery-ambient-orb.orb-purple {
    bottom: 10%;
    left: 5%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
    animation: orbPulse 11s infinite alternate ease-in-out reverse;
}

.discovery-card-stage {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.discovery-visual-img {
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.discovery-card-stage:hover .discovery-visual-img {
    transform: scale(1.02) rotate(-1deg);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 55px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
}

.discovery-float-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 4;
    animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.badge-top-right {
    top: 20px;
    right: -15px;
}

.badge-bottom-left {
    bottom: 25px;
    left: -15px;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.discovery-grid-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}

.discovery-sticky-wrapper {
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    z-index: 10;
}

.discovery-point-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), opacity 0.6s ease, filter 0.6s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* HIGH-IMPACT SCROLL SLIDE-IN ENTRANCE STATE */
.discovery-point-item.slide-in-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(90px) scale(0.94);
    filter: blur(6px);
}

.discovery-point-item.slide-in-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0px) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0px);
}

/* HOLOGRAPHIC BORDER GLOW ON HOVER */
.discovery-point-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8, #A855F7, #EC4899, #10B981, #38BDF8);
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    animation: holoGlow 4s ease infinite;
}

.discovery-point-item:hover {
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.92);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
    transform: translateX(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.discovery-point-item:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.point-num-badge {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25), rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.5));
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.discovery-point-item:hover .point-num-badge {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8, #254B85);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.discovery-point-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .discovery-grid-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .discovery-sticky-wrapper {
        position: static;
    }
}


.discovery-point-item p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

.discovery-learn-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #254B85 0%, #1B3B6F 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 75, 133, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.discovery-learn-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #38BDF8;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
}

.discovery-learn-link i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.discovery-learn-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ⚡ CREATOR ADVANTAGES ANIMATED AURORA & GLASS CARDS STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.perks-strip-dark {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 0 120px;
    background: #030712;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
}

.perks-aurora-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -35%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.24) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18) 0%, transparent 40%);
    filter: blur(90px);
    animation: auroraRotate 15s linear infinite alternate-reverse;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.perks-ambient-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.perks-ambient-orb.orb-cyan {
    bottom: 5%;
    left: 10%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    animation: orbPulse 8s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.perks-ambient-orb.orb-purple {
    top: 5%;
    right: 10%;
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
    animation: orbPulse 10s infinite alternate ease-in-out reverse;
}

.perks-strip-5 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.perk-pill-card {
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 30px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.perk-pill-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.90);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.perk-icon-wrap {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.perk-pill-card:hover .perk-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
}

.icon-cyan { background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35); color: #38BDF8; }
.icon-amber { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35); color: #F59E0B; }
.icon-pink { background: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.35); color: #EC4899; }
.icon-green { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35); color: #10B981; }
.icon-purple { background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35); color: #A78BFA; }

.perk-pill-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.perk-pill-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.perk-chip-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #38BDF8;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .perks-strip-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .perks-strip-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .badge-top-right, .badge-bottom-left {
        position: static;
        margin-top: 10px;
        display: inline-flex;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .perks-strip-5 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   📚 CREATOR INSIGHTS & ACADEMY ANIMATED AURORA & 3D CARD STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-section-dark {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 0 120px;
    background: #030712;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
}

.insights-aurora-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -35%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.24) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 80%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18) 0%, transparent 40%);
    filter: blur(95px);
    animation: auroraRotate 16s linear infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.insights-ambient-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.insights-ambient-orb.orb-cyan {
    top: 10%;
    left: 5%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    animation: orbPulse 8s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.insights-ambient-orb.orb-purple {
    bottom: 10%;
    right: 5%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
    animation: orbPulse 10s infinite alternate ease-in-out reverse;
}

.insights-grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.insights-card-premium {
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    position: relative;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* HOLOGRAPHIC RAINBOW BORDER GLOW ON HOVER */
.insights-card-premium::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8, #A855F7, #EC4899, #10B981, #38BDF8);
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    animation: holoGlow 4s ease infinite;
}

.insights-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 45px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.90);
}

.insights-card-premium:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.insights-media-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.insights-cover-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.insights-card-premium:hover .insights-cover-img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.insights-badge-time {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.insights-badge-niche {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.insights-card-body {
    padding: 26px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.insights-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.author-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #FFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.insights-stat-pill {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.insights-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.insights-card-excerpt {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.insights-card-footer {
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.insights-read-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #38BDF8;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.insights-read-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.insights-card-premium:hover .insights-read-btn {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.insights-card-premium:hover .insights-read-btn i {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    color: #38BDF8;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .insights-grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .insights-grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   👥 OUR LEADERSHIP AUTO-SLIDING CAROUSEL STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.team-slider-section-light {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0 110px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0F172A;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-header-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.team-controls-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.team-progress-track {
    width: 140px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.team-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #38BDF8 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.team-nav-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.team-nav-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #1B3B6F;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.team-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #1B3B6F;
    border-color: #1B3B6F;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.25);
}

.team-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 14px 4px 20px;
    cursor: grab;
}

.team-slider-wrapper:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

.team-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.team-card-slide {
    min-width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
    max-width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.team-card-slide:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: #1B3B6F;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.14);
}

.team-avatar-ring {
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    padding: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #38BDF8 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.2);
}

.team-avatar-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.team-verified-chip {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    right: 2px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10B981;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.team-card-slide h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team-role {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #1B3B6F;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.team-bio {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.team-social-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.team-social-row a {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #1B3B6F;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.team-social-row a:hover {
    background: #1B3B6F;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #1B3B6F;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.team-dots-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.team-dots-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.team-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background: #CBD5E1;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.team-dot.active {
    width: 28px;
    background: #1B3B6F;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .team-card-slide {
        min-width: calc(50% - 12px);
        max-width: calc(50% - 12px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .team-card-slide {
        min-width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .team-header-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   🗺️ CREATOR JOURNEY - 3D HOLOGRAPHIC CYBER-PIPELINE ROADMAP STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-section-dark {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 0 120px;
    background: #030712;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
}

.journey-aurora-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -35%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 25% 40%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.24) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 85%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2) 0%, transparent 40%);
    filter: blur(95px);
    animation: auroraRotate 16s linear infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.journey-ambient-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.journey-ambient-orb.orb-cyan {
    top: 10%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.16);
    animation: orbPulse 8s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.journey-ambient-orb.orb-purple {
    bottom: 10%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.16);
    animation: orbPulse 10s infinite alternate ease-in-out reverse;
}

.roadmap-pipeline-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* ANIMATED LASER CONNECTING BEAM */
.roadmap-laser-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 54px;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2) 0%, 
        rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.8) 30%, 
        rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.8) 70%, 
        rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
    z-index: 1;
}

.laser-pulse-particle {
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px;
    width: 12px;
    height: 11px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px #38BDF8, 0 0 30px #38BDF8;
    animation: laserTravel 6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes laserTravel {
    0% { left: 0%; opacity: 0; }
    10% { opacity: 1; }
    90% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { left: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}

.roadmap-grid-4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* CYBERNETIC STEP CARD */
.roadmap-card-cyber {
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.78);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 34px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* HOLOGRAPHIC BORDER GLOW ON HOVER */
.roadmap-card-cyber::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8, #A855F7, #EC4899, #10B981, #38BDF8);
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    animation: holoGlow 4s ease infinite;
}

.roadmap-card-cyber:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.03);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 50px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.92);
}

.roadmap-card-cyber:hover::after,
.roadmap-card-cyber.active::after {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.roadmap-step-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #38BDF8;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.roadmap-icon-orb {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    animation: floatIconOrb 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.roadmap-card-cyber:hover .roadmap-icon-orb {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
}

.roadmap-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.roadmap-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.roadmap-chip-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .roadmap-laser-line {
        display: none;
    }
    .roadmap-grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .roadmap-grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   🗺️ CREATOR JOURNEY - WHITE THEME PIPELINE ROADMAP STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-section-white {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0 110px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#CBD5E1 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    color: #0F172A;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.roadmap-white-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* FLUID LIQUID GRADIENT CONNECTING RIBBON */
.roadmap-fluid-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 56px;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #38BDF8 35%, #F59E0B 70%, #10B981 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.2);
    z-index: 1;
}

.fluid-wave-particle {
    position: absolute;
    top: -5px;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    background: #1B3B6F;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.8);
    animation: laserTravel 6s linear infinite;
}

.roadmap-grid-white-4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* CRISP WHITE ROADMAP CARD */
.roadmap-card-white {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 34px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.roadmap-card-white:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: #1B3B6F;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.14);
}

/* RIPPLE NODE SPHERE */
.roadmap-ripple-node {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.node-cyan { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F, #38BDF8); }
.node-amber { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D97706, #F59E0B); }
.node-pink { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DB2777, #EC4899); }
.node-green { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #10B981); }

.ripple-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid currentColor;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: ripplePulse 3s infinite ease-out;
}

.node-cyan .ripple-ring { color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6); }
.node-amber .ripple-ring { color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6); }
.node-pink .ripple-ring { color: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.6); }
.node-green .ripple-ring { color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6); }

.ripple-ring.ring-2 {
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

@keyframes ripplePulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}

/* SPRING BOUNCE ICON */
.roadmap-spring-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
}

.roadmap-card-white:hover .roadmap-spring-icon {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-6deg);
}

.icon-navy { background: rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.25); color: #1B3B6F; }
.icon-amber { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25); color: #D97706; }
.icon-pink { background: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.25); color: #DB2777; }
.icon-green { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25); color: #059669; }

.roadmap-white-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.roadmap-white-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.roadmap-pill-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.tag-navy { background: #F1F5F9; border: 1px solid #CBD5E1; color: #1B3B6F; }
.tag-amber { background: #FEF3C7; border: 1px solid #FDE68A; color: #B45309; }
.tag-pink { background: #FCE7F3; border: 1px solid #FBCFE8; color: #BE185D; }
.tag-green { background: #D1FAE5; border: 1px solid #A7F3D0; color: #047857; }

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .roadmap-fluid-ribbon {
        display: none;
    }
    .roadmap-grid-white-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .roadmap-grid-white-4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   🚀 READY TO CREATE CTA BANNER - 100% WHITE UNIQUE DESIGN STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner-white-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0 110px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#CBD5E1 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    color: #0F172A;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner-white-section .wrap {
    max-width: 100%;
}

.cta-banner-white-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 64px 48px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 10px 30px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.cta-banner-white-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.14), 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.cta-accent-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #38BDF8 35%, #10B981 70%, #EC4899 100%);
}

.cta-white-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1B3B6F;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.cta-white-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.gradient-navy-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #38BDF8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.cta-white-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    color: #475569;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-trust-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.cta-trust-chip {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1E293B;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.cta-buttons-wrap {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B3B6F 0%, #254B85 100%);
    border: 1px solid #1B3B6F;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 16px 38px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.45);
}

.cta-btn-primary i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.cta-btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #1B3B6F !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-color: #1B3B6F;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(27, 59, 111, 0.12);
}

/* FORM GRID 2-COLUMN WITH RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINT */
.form-grid-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .form-grid-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }
    
    #applicationFormCard {
        padding: 28px 18px !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
    }
    
    .cta-banner-white-card {
        padding: 36px 18px !important;
        border-radius: 24px !important;
    }
    .cta-white-heading {
        font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 5vw, 2.2rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .cta-trust-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .cta-trust-chip {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    .cta-buttons-wrap {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .cta-btn-primary, .cta-btn-secondary {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
}

/* State Explorer Hub (creators.php) */
.state-explorer-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.state-nav-bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.state-nav-btn {
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #475569;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.state-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #E2E8F0;
    color: #0F172A;
}
.state-nav-btn.active {
    background: var(--blue-primary, #2563EB);
    border-color: var(--blue-primary, #2563EB);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.state-tab-pane {
    display: none;
}
.state-tab-pane.active {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .state-explorer-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }
    .state-nav-bar {
        overflow-x: auto;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding-bottom: 12px;
        scrollbar-width: thin;
    }
    .state-nav-btn {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        padding: 6px 14px;
    }
}

.featured-tier {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .featured-tier {
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

.step-process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 76px 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .step-process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

.case-study-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .case-study-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
}