/* =====================================================================
   StartappGuru - modern UI layer (index.html only)
   Loaded AFTER styles.css. Keeps the brand: indigo / logo-green / gold.
   ===================================================================== */

:root {
  --ink: #11243d;
  --indigo-400: #3d6399;
  --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  --glass-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  --hairline: rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.1);
  --grad-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #11243d 0%, #183150 45%, #2b4c78 100%);
  --grad-brand-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef0fb 0%, #f6fbf4 100%);
  --grad-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a5f, #55b54b 60%, #f6d605);
  --shadow-brand: 0 18px 50px -18px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.35);
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.04), 0 12px 32px -14px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.16);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

html { scroll-padding-top: 130px; }
body { background: #fff; color: var(--gray-600); }
::selection { background: var(--brand-500); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Scroll progress ---------- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  z-index: 1200;
  background: var(--grad-accent);
  transform-origin: 0 50%;
  transform: scaleX(var(--p, 0));
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- Header: glass + active link underline + CTA ---------- */
.header {
  background: var(--glass) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}
.header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -12px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.18) !important;
  border-bottom-color: var(--hairline);
}
.nav-list { gap: var(--space-5); }
.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 600;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--gray-700);
  background: none;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.nav-link:hover { background: none; -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--brand-500); color: var(--brand-500); }
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  bottom: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-link.is-active { -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--brand-500); color: var(--brand-500); }
.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.55);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}
.nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.6); }

/* Platform bar tucks away after the first scroll; a floating chip replaces it */
.platform-access { transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.4s ease; }
.platform-access.is-hidden { transform: translateY(-120%); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

.app-chip {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 88px;
  z-index: 900;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--glass-strong);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand);
  color: var(--brand-600);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.96);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.app-chip.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
.app-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.app-chip svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
.section { padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; }
.section-header { margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.section-subtitle {
  max-width: 640px;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--brand-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
  color: var(--brand-500);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--logo-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.22);
}
.bg-light {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 85% -10%, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.06), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 360px at 5% 110%, rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.07), transparent 60%),
    var(--gray-50);
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn { border-radius: var(--radius-full); font-weight: 600; padding: 13px 26px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.6);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}
.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 18px 34px -12px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.7); }
.btn-primary:hover::after { transform: translateX(120%); }
.btn-outline { background: var(--glass-strong); border: 1px solid var(--hairline); color: var(--brand-600); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--brand-500); background: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn .arrow { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform var(--transition-base); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-light { box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); transition: transform var(--transition-base); }
.btn-light:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: ripple 0.6s ease-out forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ripple { to { transform: scale(3.2); opacity: 0; } }

/* ---------- Reveal on scroll ---------- */
.js [data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: var(--d, 0s);
}
.js [data-reveal="left"] { transform: translateX(-32px); }
.js [data-reveal="right"] { transform: translateX(32px); }
.js [data-reveal="scale"] { transform: scale(0.94); }
.js [data-reveal].is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Spotlight + tilt cards ---------- */
[data-spotlight] { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
[data-spotlight]::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(320px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.13), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
[data-spotlight]:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
[data-tilt] { transition: transform 0.25s ease-out, box-shadow 0.3s ease; transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; }

/* ---------- Toast ---------- */
.toast-stack {
  position: fixed;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 28px;
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.toast {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: min(92vw, 460px);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -12px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.5);
  animation: toastIn 0.5s var(--ease-out) both;
}
.toast::before {
  content: '';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--logo-green) url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-width='3.2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='5 12.5 10 17.5 19 7'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/14px no-repeat;
}
.toast.is-leaving { animation: toastOut 0.35s ease forwards; }
@keyframes toastIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96); } }
@keyframes toastOut { to { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.98); } }

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
  .js [data-reveal] { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-cta { margin: var(--space-2) var(--space-3); justify-content: center; }
  .app-chip { right: 14px; bottom: 14px; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   HERO
   ===================================================================== */
.hero-v2 {
  position: relative;
  padding: calc(72px + 56px + clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem)) 0 0;
  background: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(70px); will-change: transform; }
.blob-a { width: 520px; height: 520px; left: -140px; top: -60px; background: #3d6399; opacity: 0.28; animation: drift 18s ease-in-out infinite; }
.blob-b { width: 460px; height: 460px; right: -120px; top: 80px; background: #55b54b; opacity: 0.22; animation: drift 22s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
.blob-c { width: 360px; height: 360px; left: 42%; bottom: -140px; background: #f6d605; opacity: 0.2; animation: drift 26s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes drift { 0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); } 50% { transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.08); } }
.hero-grid-dots {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.16) 1px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 35%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 35%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-v2 .hero-content { max-width: none; margin: 0; text-align: left; animation: none; }
.hero-v2 .badge { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); border: 1px solid var(--hairline); color: var(--brand-600); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.hero-v2 .hero-title-modern {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.hero-v2 .w { display: inline-block; animation: wordUp 0.9s var(--ease-out) both; animation-delay: calc(0.12s * var(--i) + 0.1s); }
@keyframes wordUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0.6em) rotate(1.5deg); filter: blur(6px); } }
.animated-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #1e3a5f 10%, #55b54b 45%, #1e3a5f 80%);
  background-size: 220% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: wordUp 0.9s var(--ease-out) both, sheen 6s linear 1s infinite;
  animation-delay: calc(0.12s * var(--i) + 0.1s), 0s;
}
@keyframes sheen { to { background-position: -220% 0; } }
.hero-v2 .hero-subtitle-modern { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 0 var(--space-8); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--gray-500); }
.hero-actions { justify-content: flex-start; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }

.hero-trust { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); max-width: 460px; }
.hero-trust p { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); line-height: 1.45; color: var(--gray-500); }
.hero-trust strong { color: var(--ink); }
.avatar-stack { display: flex; flex-shrink: 0; }
.avatar-stack img, .avatar-more {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  margin-left: -12px;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center 20%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -4px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.35);
}
.avatar-stack > :first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.avatar-more { display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; }
.avatar-stack-sm img { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-width: 2px; margin-left: -10px; }
.avatar-stack-sm > :first-child { margin-left: 0; }

/* Visual collage */
.hero-visual { position: relative; padding: 18px 18px 30px 0; }
.hv-ring {
  position: absolute; inset: -4% -6% -8% 8%;
  border-radius: 36px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  opacity: 0.08;
  transform: rotate(4deg);
}
.hv-main {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.4;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.55);
  border: 6px solid #fff;
}
.hv-main img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 38% 50%; filter: saturate(1.08) brightness(1.12) contrast(1.02); }
.hv-main::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(35, 37, 111, 0.45)); }
.hv-card {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--glass-strong);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.4);
  animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hv-card strong { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; }
.hv-card small { display: block; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gray-500); }
.hv-funded { left: -26px; bottom: 56px; animation-delay: -1s; }
.hv-investors { right: -6px; top: 36px; animation-delay: -3s; }
.hv-meet { right: 18px; bottom: 8px; animation-delay: -4.5s; }
@keyframes floaty { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px); } }
.hv-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hv-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.hv-icon-green { background: rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.18); color: #2f8f2a; }
.live-dot { position: relative; width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--logo-green); flex-shrink: 0; margin: 0 4px; }
.live-dot::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -5px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--logo-green); animation: pulseRing 1.8s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulseRing { from { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 0.9; } to { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; } }

/* Stats strip - glass, overlapping the hero edge */
.hero-stats-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 3; margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); transform: translateY(50%); }
.hero-stats {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  background: var(--glass-strong);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-3xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  justify-content: space-around;
}
.hero-stats .stat-number { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; background: var(--grad-brand); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.hero-stats .stat-label { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.hero-stats .stat-divider { height: 44px; background: var(--hairline); }
#opportunity { padding-top: calc(clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) + 50px); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .hero-v2 .hero-content { text-align: center; }
  .hero-v2 .hero-subtitle-modern { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-trust { margin: 0 auto; text-align: left; }
  .hero-visual { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; padding-right: 0; }
  .hv-funded { left: -8px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-stats { padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4); }
  .hero-stats .stat-item { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3); }
  .hero-stats .stat-divider { display: none; }
  .hv-card { padding: 9px 12px; }
  .hv-investors { right: 0; top: 14px; }
  .hv-funded { bottom: 64px; }
}

.hv-ring { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #55b54b); opacity: 0.16; }

/* =====================================================================
   OPPORTUNITY - fragmented -> connected diagram
   ===================================================================== */
.connect-diagram { position: relative; max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cd-state {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 34px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.cd-state span {
  position: absolute;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.cd-state-off { background: #fff; border: 1px dashed var(--gray-400); color: var(--gray-500); }
.cd-state-on { background: rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.14); border: 1px solid rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.45); color: #2a7f25; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
.connect-diagram.is-connected .cd-state-off { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
.connect-diagram.is-connected .cd-state-on { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.cd-nodes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cd-node {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  text-align: center;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px dashed var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(var(--oy)) rotate(var(--r));
  transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.6s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.07s);
}
.cd-node:nth-child(1) { --i: 0; } .cd-node:nth-child(2) { --i: 1; } .cd-node:nth-child(3) { --i: 2; } .cd-node:nth-child(4) { --i: 3; } .cd-node:nth-child(5) { --i: 4; } .cd-node:nth-child(6) { --i: 5; }
.cd-node::after {            /* stem down to the rail */
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 100%;
  width: 2px;
  height: 46px;
  margin-left: -1px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--brand-500), var(--logo-green));
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out) 0.9s;
}
.connect-diagram.is-connected .cd-node { transform: none; border-style: solid; border-color: var(--brand-100); }
.connect-diagram.is-connected .cd-node::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
.cd-node:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand); }
.cd-icon {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 52px; height: 52px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--grad-brand-soft);
  color: var(--brand-500);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.cd-node:hover .cd-icon { transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06); background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; }
.cd-node h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cd-node p { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.5; }

.cd-rail { position: relative; height: 2px; margin: 46px 10% 0; background: var(--gray-200); border-radius: 2px; z-index: 1; }
.cd-rail span {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease-out) 1.3s;
}
.connect-diagram.is-connected .cd-rail span { transform: scaleX(1); }
.cd-hub {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: fit-content; margin: -1px auto 0;
  padding: 14px 34px;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-2xl) var(--radius-2xl);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-top: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: box-shadow 0.8s ease 2s;
}
.cd-hub img { height: 40px; width: auto; }
.connect-diagram.is-connected .cd-hub { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.14), var(--shadow-brand); animation: hubGlow 3.2s ease-in-out 2.4s infinite; }
@keyframes hubGlow { 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.06), var(--shadow-brand); } }

.gap-callout {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand);
}
.gap-callout::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 420px; height: 420px; right: -120px; top: -200px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.45), transparent 65%);
}
.gap-callout::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 300px; height: 300px; left: -100px; bottom: -180px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(246, 214, 5, 0.28), transparent 65%);
}
.gap-callout > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.gap-solution { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

/* =====================================================================
   PLATFORM - role toggle + framed video
   ===================================================================== */
.about { background: #fff; }
.about-container { gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); }
.platform-tagline { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-500); margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-6); }
.aud-tabs {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  padding: 5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.aud-tab {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.aud-tab.is-active { color: #fff; }
.aud-pill {
  position: absolute; z-index: 1;
  top: 5px; bottom: 5px; left: 5px;
  width: calc(50% - 5px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -8px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.7);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out);
}
.aud-tabs[data-active="1"] .aud-pill { transform: translateX(100%); }
.aud-panels { position: relative; margin-top: var(--space-6); min-height: 210px; }
.aud-panel {
  position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  background: var(--grad-brand-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.55s var(--ease-out), visibility 0s linear 0.45s;
}
.aud-panel.is-active { position: relative; opacity: 1; transform: none; visibility: visible; transition-delay: 0s; }
.aud-panel .feature-icon { margin: 0; background: #fff; color: var(--brand-500); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.aud-panel p { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--gray-700); margin: 0; }
.aud-link { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); font-weight: 700; color: var(--brand-500); }
.aud-link span { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.aud-link:hover span { transform: translateX(5px); }

.video-frame { position: relative; padding: 10px; border-radius: 28px; background: var(--grad-brand); box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand); }
.video-frame::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -14px -14px auto auto; width: 120px; height: 120px; z-index: -1;
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--logo-green) 2px, transparent 2.4px); background-size: 14px 14px; opacity: 0.6;
}
.video-frame iframe { border-radius: 20px !important; display: block; }
.vf-badge {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3; left: 24px; top: -16px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 16px 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand);
}

/* =====================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS - self-drawing timeline
   ===================================================================== */
.hw-timeline { position: relative; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hw-line { position: absolute; left: 12.5%; right: 12.5%; top: 31px; height: 3px; background: var(--gray-200); border-radius: 3px; }
.hw-line span { position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--grad-accent); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 2.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); }
.hw-timeline.is-played .hw-line span { transform: scaleX(1); }
.hw-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-5); list-style: none; counter-reset: hw; }
.hw-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
}
.hw-ghost {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 52px; transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 6.5rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.12);
  pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
  transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color 0.5s ease;
}
.hw-node {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; color: var(--gray-400);
  border: 3px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--gray-50);
  transition: background 0.5s ease, color 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease, transform 0.6s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}
.hw-step.is-on .hw-node { background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; border-color: #fff; transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--gray-50), 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.6); }
.hw-step.is-on .hw-ghost { -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.35); }
.hw-step h3 { position: relative; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.hw-step p { position: relative; font-size: var(--font-size-sm); line-height: 1.65; color: var(--gray-500); max-width: 250px; margin: 0 auto; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cd-nodes { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .cd-node::after, .cd-rail { display: none; }
  .cd-hub { margin-top: var(--space-6); border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hw-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-2); padding-left: 0; }
  .hw-line { left: 31px; right: auto; top: 32px; bottom: 60px; width: 3px; height: auto; }
  .hw-line span { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; }
  .hw-timeline.is-played .hw-line span { transform: scaleY(1); }
  .hw-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr; column-gap: var(--space-4); text-align: left; padding: 0 0 var(--space-6); align-items: start; }
  .hw-node { grid-row: span 2; margin: 0; }
  .hw-step p { margin: 0; max-width: none; }
  .hw-ghost { left: auto; right: 0; transform: none; top: 0; font-size: 4rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cd-nodes { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .aud-panels { min-height: 250px; }
}

/* ---- fixes from stage 3 review ---- */
.hw-ghost {
  position: static; transform: none;
  display: block; margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-500); -webkit-text-stroke: 0; opacity: 0.7;
}
.hw-step.is-on .hw-ghost { color: #2f8f2a; -webkit-text-stroke: 0; opacity: 1; }
.video-frame { overflow: visible !important; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.video-frame iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .hw-ghost { position: static; font-size: 0.7rem; } }

/* =====================================================================
   INVESTOR NETWORK
   ===================================================================== */
.investor-criteria {
  gap: 0;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--glass-strong);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-3xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.criteria-block { background: transparent; border: none; border-right: 1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius: 0; padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6); }
.criteria-block:last-child { border-right: none; }
.criteria-block h3 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.criteria-block h3::before { content: ''; width: 18px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--grad-accent); }
.chip-list li { transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out), background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease; cursor: default; }
.criteria-block .chip-list li:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background: var(--brand-500); color: #fff; border-color: var(--brand-500); box-shadow: 0 8px 16px -8px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.6); }

.subsection-title { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--ink); margin: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 var(--space-8); }

.investor-carousel { position: relative; margin: 0 calc(var(--container-padding) * -1); }
.ic-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  padding: var(--space-4) max(var(--container-padding), calc((100vw - var(--container-max)) / 2 + var(--container-padding))) var(--space-8);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-padding-inline: max(var(--container-padding), calc((100vw - var(--container-max)) / 2 + var(--container-padding)));
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  cursor: grab;
}
.ic-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.ic-track.is-dragging { cursor: grabbing; scroll-snap-type: none; }
.ic-track.is-dragging .investor-card { pointer-events: none; }

.ic-track .investor-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 clamp(250px, 24vw, 310px);
  min-width: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.15;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  outline-offset: 4px;
}
.ic-track .investor-card:hover, .ic-track .investor-card:focus-visible, .ic-track .investor-card.is-open { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 30px 50px -22px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.5); }
.ic-track .investor-photo { position: absolute; inset: 0; aspect-ratio: auto; }
.ic-track .investor-photo img { transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out), filter 0.5s ease; object-position: center 18%; }
.ic-track .investor-card:hover .investor-photo img, .ic-track .investor-card.is-open .investor-photo img { transform: scale(1.07); filter: saturate(0.9) brightness(0.75); }
.ic-track .investor-body {
  position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.92) 0%, rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.7) 55%, transparent 100%);
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
  transition: background 0.5s ease;
}
.ic-track .investor-name { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: #fff; }
.ic-track .investor-title { margin-top: 2px; color: var(--logo-gold); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; }
.ic-track .investor-quote {
  margin-top: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: max-height 0.6s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.4s ease, margin-top 0.4s ease;
}
.ic-track .investor-card:hover .investor-quote,
.ic-track .investor-card:focus-visible .investor-quote,
.ic-track .investor-card.is-open .investor-quote { max-height: 300px; opacity: 1; margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.ic-track .investor-card:hover .investor-body, .ic-track .investor-card.is-open .investor-body, .ic-track .investor-card:focus-visible .investor-body { background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.97) 0%, rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.9) 70%, rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.35) 100%); }
.ic-track .investor-card::after {
  content: 'Hover to read'; position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px; z-index: 2;
  padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); color: var(--brand-600);
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ic-track .investor-card:not(:hover):not(.is-open):not(:focus-visible)::after { opacity: 0.0; }

.ic-controls { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-6); padding: 0 var(--container-padding); max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto; }
.ic-progress { flex: 1; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--gray-200); overflow: hidden; }
.ic-progress span { display: block; height: 100%; width: 100%; background: var(--grad-accent); border-radius: 3px; transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(var(--prog, 0.2)); transition: transform 0.25s ease-out; }
.ic-buttons { display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); }
.ic-btn {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; color: var(--brand-500); border: 1px solid var(--hairline); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out), background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.ic-btn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.ic-btn:hover:not(:disabled) { background: var(--brand-500); color: #fff; transform: scale(1.08); }
.ic-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.35; cursor: default; }

/* custom cursor hint (fine pointers only) */
.cursor-hint {
  position: fixed; left: 0; top: 0; z-index: 2500;
  padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  pointer-events: none; opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.6);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.25s var(--ease-out);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cursor-hint.is-on { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) { .cursor-hint { display: none; } }

/* =====================================================================
   BENTO GRIDS (Beyond Funding + Services)
   ===================================================================== */
.bento { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); }
.bento-tile {
  --tone: var(--brand-500);
  --tone-soft: var(--brand-50);
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  min-height: 210px;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-3xl);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.bento-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 28px 44px -22px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.35); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--tone) 35%, transparent); }
.bento-tile::after {            /* tone glow corner */
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: -70px; top: -70px; width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--tone) 22%, transparent), transparent 70%);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.bento-tile:hover::after { transform: scale(1.5); }
.tone-indigo { --tone: #1e3a5f; --tone-soft: #eef0fb; }
.tone-green { --tone: #3c9a33; --tone-soft: #eaf7e8; }
.tone-gold { --tone: #c9a800; --tone-soft: #fdf8d6; }
.tone-navy { --tone: #11243d; --tone-soft: #e8e9f3; }
.bt-icon {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 52px; height: 52px; margin-bottom: auto;
  border-radius: 16px; background: var(--tone-soft); color: var(--tone);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.bento-tile:hover .bt-icon { background: var(--tone); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); }
.bento-tile h3 { margin-top: var(--space-6); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--ink); }
.bento-tile p { margin-top: 6px; font-size: var(--font-size-sm); line-height: 1.55; color: var(--gray-500); }
.bento-tile p.bt-lead { font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-700); }

/* Beyond funding: big dark Capital tile + 4 */
.bento-growth { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: repeat(2, minmax(210px, auto)); }
.bento-feature {
  grid-row: span 2;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  min-height: 440px;
}
.bento-feature::after { display: none; }
.bento-feature .bt-icon { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14); color: var(--logo-gold); width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 20px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.bento-feature:hover .bt-icon { background: var(--logo-gold); color: var(--brand-700); }
.bento-feature h3 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem); margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.bento-feature p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 280px; }
.bf-kicker { margin-top: var(--space-6); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--logo-gold); }
.bf-rings { position: absolute; right: -90px; top: -90px; width: 360px; height: 360px; pointer-events: none; }
.bf-rings i { position: absolute; inset: 0; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); border-radius: 50%; animation: ringPulse 5s ease-out infinite; }
.bf-rings i:nth-child(2) { inset: 50px; animation-delay: -1.6s; }
.bf-rings i:nth-child(3) { inset: 100px; animation-delay: -3.2s; border-color: rgba(246, 214, 5, 0.3); }
@keyframes ringPulse { 0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; } 50% { transform: scale(1.07); opacity: 0.4; } }

/* Services: 4-col with two wide tiles */
.bento-services { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.service-tile.wide { grid-column: span 2; }
.bt-index { position: absolute; top: var(--space-5); right: var(--space-6); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--gray-300); transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.service-tile:hover .bt-index { color: var(--tone); }
.service-tile .bt-arrow {
  position: absolute; right: var(--space-5); bottom: var(--space-5); width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--tone);
  opacity: 0; transform: translate(-6px, 6px); transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.service-tile:hover .bt-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .bento-growth { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
  .bento-feature { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: auto; min-height: 280px; }
  .bento-services { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .investor-criteria { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .criteria-block { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
  .criteria-block:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .bento-growth, .bento-services { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bento-feature, .service-tile.wide { grid-column: auto; }
  .bento-tile { min-height: 180px; }
  .ic-track .investor-card { flex-basis: 78vw; }
  .ic-track .investor-card::after { opacity: 1; content: 'Tap to read'; }
  .ic-controls { gap: var(--space-4); }
}

/* ---- stage 4 review fixes ---- */
.hw-step { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.hw-node { order: 1; }
.hw-ghost { order: 2; }
.hw-step h3 { order: 3; }
.hw-step p { order: 4; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hw-step { display: grid; align-items: start; }
  .hw-node { grid-row: span 3; }
}
#investor-network { overflow-x: clip; }
.investor-carousel { margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw); margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw); width: 100vw; }

/* =====================================================================
   NETWORK IN ACTION - brick gallery + lightbox
   ===================================================================== */
.gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: clamp(220px, 24vw, 330px); gap: var(--space-4); }
.gallery-item { aspect-ratio: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-3xl); cursor: zoom-in; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); outline-offset: 4px; }
.gallery-item:nth-child(1), .gallery-item:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 2; }
.gallery-item img { transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-out), filter 0.6s ease; }
.gallery-item::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.0), rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.55));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.gallery-item:hover::before, .gallery-item:focus-visible::before { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-item:hover img, .gallery-item:focus-visible img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.gallery-item figcaption {
  z-index: 2; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-5) var(--space-4); font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.gallery-item figcaption::after {
  content: ''; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%232d3092' stroke-width='2.4' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='15 3 21 3 21 9'/%3E%3Cpolyline points='9 21 3 21 3 15'/%3E%3Cline x1='21' y1='3' x2='14' y2='10'/%3E%3Cline x1='3' y1='21' x2='10' y2='14'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/16px no-repeat;
  transform: scale(0.6); opacity: 0; transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.gallery-item:hover figcaption::after, .gallery-item:focus-visible figcaption::after { transform: none; opacity: 1; }
.chip-list-center li { transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out), background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease; }
.chip-list-center li:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: var(--brand-500); color: #fff; }

.lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 4000;
  display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(8, 9, 30, 0.88);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0s linear 0.35s;
}
.lightbox.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transition-delay: 0s; }
.lb-figure { margin: 0; max-width: min(1100px, 94vw); transform: scale(0.94); transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out); }
.lightbox.is-open .lb-figure { transform: none; }
.lb-figure img { max-height: 78vh; width: auto; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); }
.lb-figure figcaption { margin-top: 14px; text-align: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.lb-figure figcaption small { display: block; margin-top: 2px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); font-weight: 500; }
.lb-btn {
  position: absolute; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.lb-btn:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28); transform: scale(1.08); }
.lb-btn svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.lb-close { top: 20px; right: 20px; }
.lb-prev { left: 20px; top: 50%; margin-top: -25px; }
.lb-next { right: 20px; top: 50%; margin-top: -25px; }

/* =====================================================================
   TRACTION - giant numerals + polaroid funding cards
   ===================================================================== */
#traction { position: relative; overflow-x: clip; }
.stats-big { max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; background: none; border-radius: 0; gap: 0; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; }
.stats-big .stat-item { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; padding: var(--space-4); }
.stats-big .stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 9vw, 6.5rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.06em; line-height: 0.95; margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--grad-brand); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.stats-big .stat-label { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--gray-500); }
.stats-big .stat-divider { height: 90px; margin-top: 16px; background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--gray-300), transparent); width: 1px; }
.proof-grid { gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem); max-width: 1000px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: var(--space-6) 0; }
.proof-card {
  border: 8px solid #fff; border-bottom-width: 0; border-radius: 22px; padding-bottom: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -24px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px var(--hairline);
  background: #fff;
}
.proof-card:nth-child(1) { rotate: -2.2deg; }
.proof-card:nth-child(2) { rotate: 2deg; margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.proof-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 44px 70px -24px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.55), 0 0 0 1px var(--hairline); }
.proof-card figcaption { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5); border-top: none; font-size: 0.95rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.proof-card figcaption::before { content: ''; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--logo-green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.2); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* =====================================================================
   FOUNDER / WHY / DETAILED PROCESS
   ===================================================================== */
.founder-container {
  position: relative;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  border-radius: 32px; padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  background: linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.35), rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.35), rgba(246, 214, 5, 0.3)) border-box;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}
.founder-image { isolation: isolate; }
.founder-image::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 18px -16px -16px 18px; z-index: -1; border-radius: 24px;
  background: var(--grad-brand); opacity: 0.9; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.founder-image::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 90px; height: 90px; left: -22px; top: -22px; z-index: -1;
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--logo-green) 2px, transparent 2.4px); background-size: 12px 12px;
}
.founder-container:hover .founder-image::before { transform: translate(6px, 6px); }
.founder-image img { border-radius: 22px; box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -20px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.5); }
.founder-name { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--ink); }
.founder-credentials { color: var(--brand-500); font-weight: 600; }
.founder-detail-item { background: var(--grad-brand-soft); border: 1px solid var(--brand-100); transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.3s ease; }
.founder-detail-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.founder-detail-item h4 { color: var(--brand-500); }
.founder-social-links a { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease; }
.founder-social-links a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06); }

#why-choose-us .feature-card { border-radius: var(--radius-3xl); padding: var(--space-8); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: var(--hairline); transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.4s ease; }
#why-choose-us .feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) !important; box-shadow: 0 28px 44px -22px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.35); }
#why-choose-us .feature-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--grad-brand-soft); color: var(--brand-500); border: 1px solid var(--brand-100); transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease; }
#why-choose-us .feature-card:hover .feature-icon { background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); }
#why-choose-us .feature-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }

.dual-timeline-section { padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; }
.dp-tabs-wrap { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.dual-timeline-grid[data-tabs] { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.dual-timeline-grid[data-tabs] .timeline-column { display: none; border-radius: var(--radius-3xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: var(--hairline); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); }
.dual-timeline-grid[data-tabs] .timeline-column.is-tab-active { display: block; animation: tabIn 0.6s var(--ease-out) both; }
@keyframes tabIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } }
.timeline-column-header h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--ink); }
.timeline::before { width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(var(--brand-500), var(--logo-green), transparent); left: 15px; }
.timeline-icon { background: var(--grad-brand) !important; box-shadow: 0 8px 16px -8px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.7); }

/* =====================================================================
   VISION
   ===================================================================== */
.vision-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1138 0%, #1c1e5f 45%, #1e3a5f 100%); }
.vision-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1.2px); background-size: 28px 28px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, #000, transparent 80%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, #000, transparent 80%);
}
.vision-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.v-orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none; animation: drift 20s ease-in-out infinite; }
.v-orb-a { width: 420px; height: 420px; left: -120px; top: -100px; background: rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.35); }
.v-orb-b { width: 380px; height: 380px; right: -100px; bottom: -120px; background: rgba(246, 214, 5, 0.22); animation-direction: reverse; }
.vision-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.6vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.04em; text-wrap: balance; }
.vision-panel { padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6); border-radius: var(--radius-3xl); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); }
.vision-panel-next { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.14)); box-shadow: 0 0 60px -10px rgba(246, 214, 5, 0.25); }
.v-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.v-chips span { padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22); color: #fff; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.92); transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.6s var(--ease-out); }
.v-chips i { font-style: normal; color: var(--logo-gold); font-weight: 700; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; }
.vision-steps.is-flow .v-chips span { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.vision-steps.is-flow .v-chips i { opacity: 1; }
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel:first-child .v-chips > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; } .vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel:first-child .v-chips > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; } .vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel:first-child .v-chips > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel-next .v-chips > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 1.2s; } .vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel-next .v-chips > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 1.35s; } .vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel-next .v-chips > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 1.5s; } .vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel-next .v-chips > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 1.65s; } .vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel-next .v-chips > *:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 1.8s; }
.vision-arrow { font-size: 0; width: 90px; position: relative; align-self: center; height: 24px; }
.vision-arrow span { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 10px; top: 11px; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(246, 214, 5, 0.1), var(--logo-gold)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.7s; }
.vision-arrow::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: 2px; top: 5px; width: 12px; height: 12px; border-top: 2px solid var(--logo-gold); border-right: 2px solid var(--logo-gold); transform: rotate(45deg) scale(0); transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out) 1.4s; }
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-arrow span { transform: scaleX(1); }
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-arrow::after { transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1); }
.vision-cta h3 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; text-wrap: balance; }
.btn-light { padding: 15px 34px; font-size: var(--font-size-base); font-weight: 700; }

/* =====================================================================
   CONTACT (floating labels) + FOOTER
   ===================================================================== */
.contact-card { border-radius: var(--radius-3xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: var(--hairline); transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.4s ease; }
.contact-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 28px 44px -22px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.35); }
.contact-card-icon { background: var(--grad-brand-soft) !important; color: var(--brand-500) !important; border: 1px solid var(--brand-100); transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease; }
.contact-card:hover .contact-card-icon { background: var(--grad-brand) !important; color: #fff !important; transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); }
.contact-form-wrapper { border-radius: 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: var(--hairline); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); }

.contact-form .form-group { position: relative; }
.contact-form .form-group input, .contact-form .form-group textarea { padding: 24px var(--space-4) 10px; background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; border-color: var(--gray-200); }
.contact-form .form-group label {
  position: absolute; left: 17px; top: 16px; margin: 0; z-index: 1;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base); font-weight: 500; color: var(--gray-400);
  pointer-events: none; transform-origin: left top;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out), color 0.25s ease;
}
.contact-form .form-group:focus-within label,
.contact-form .form-group:has(input:not(:placeholder-shown)) label,
.contact-form .form-group:has(textarea:not(:placeholder-shown)) label { transform: translateY(-10px) scale(0.78); color: var(--brand-500); font-weight: 600; }
.contact-form .form-group input:focus, .contact-form .form-group textarea:focus { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.12); }
.contact-form .form-group input:not(:placeholder-shown):valid, .contact-form .form-group textarea:not(:placeholder-shown):valid { border-color: rgba(85, 181, 75, 0.7); }
.contact-form .form-group input:not(:placeholder-shown):invalid:not(:focus) { border-color: #ef4444; }
.contact-form .btn-primary { align-self: flex-start; padding: 15px 36px; font-size: var(--font-size-base); }

.footer { position: relative; background: #0b0c2b; }
.footer::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--grad-accent); }
.footer-links a { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out), color 0.25s ease; }
.footer-links a:hover { transform: translateX(5px); color: #fff; }
.social-icons a { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), background 0.25s ease; }
.social-icons a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .founder-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-image { max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 200px; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(1), .gallery-item:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 2; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .stats-big { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .stats-big .stat-divider { display: none; }
  .vision-steps { align-items: stretch; }
  .vision-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); align-self: center; }
  .proof-card:nth-child(2) { margin-top: 0; }
  .proof-card:nth-child(1), .proof-card:nth-child(2) { rotate: 0deg; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 220px; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(n) { grid-column: auto; }
  .contact-form .btn-primary { align-self: stretch; }
}

/* stats-big: breathing room */
.stats-big .stat-number { font-size: clamp(3rem, 7.2vw, 5.4rem); }
.stats-big .stat-item { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6); }

/* vision: plus signs follow their chips */
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel:first-child .v-chips i:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel:first-child .v-chips i:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel-next .v-chips i:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 1.3s; }
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel-next .v-chips i:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 1.45s; }
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel-next .v-chips i:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 1.6s; }
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel-next .v-chips i:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 1.75s; }

/* vision: whitespace rhythm + balanced panels */
.vision-section .section-header { max-width: 780px; margin-bottom: var(--space-12); }
.vision-eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.vision-title { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); line-height: 1.12; }
.vision-text { max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.65; }
.vision-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto minmax(0, 1.5fr);
  align-items: stretch; gap: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-16);
}
.vision-panel { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-5); padding: var(--space-8); }
.vision-tag { margin-bottom: 0; }
.v-chips { gap: 10px 8px; }
.vision-arrow { width: 64px; }
.vision-cta { max-width: 720px; padding-top: var(--space-12); }
.vision-cta h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.vision-cta p { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-8); line-height: 1.65; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .vision-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; margin-bottom: var(--space-12); }
  .vision-panel { padding: var(--space-6); }
  .vision-arrow { width: 48px; height: 24px; margin: 12px auto; }
  .vision-cta { padding-top: var(--space-10); }
}

/* tighter vertical rhythm across all sections */
.section, .dual-timeline-section { padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0; }
.section-header { margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
.vision-section .section-header { margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.vision-steps { margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
.vision-cta { padding-top: var(--space-8); }

/* network in action: lighter image overlays */
.gallery-item::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0), rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.18)); }
.gallery-item figcaption { padding-top: var(--space-6); background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38), transparent); }

/* inner pages (about / contact): hero matches the vision section */
.hero-page { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: calc(72px + var(--space-12)) 0 var(--space-12); background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1138 0%, #1c1e5f 45%, #1e3a5f 100%); }
.hero-page::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1.2px); background-size: 28px 28px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 90% at 50% 40%, #000, transparent 80%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 90% at 50% 40%, #000, transparent 80%);
}
.hero-page::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 380px; height: 380px; right: -100px; bottom: -160px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(246, 214, 5, 0.2); filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-eyebrow { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--logo-gold); }
.hero-page-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.6vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.04em; text-wrap: balance; }
.hero-page-subtitle { color: var(--gray-200); text-wrap: balance; }
.about-content .section-title, .contact-header .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.035em; }

/* verified testimonials */
#testimonials .testimonial-grid { max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; gap: var(--space-6); }
#testimonials .testimonial-card {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-8); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-3xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
#testimonials .testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 28px 44px -22px rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.35); }
#testimonials .testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C'; position: absolute; top: 4px; right: 24px; font-size: 6rem; line-height: 1; font-weight: 800; color: var(--brand-100);
}
.testimonial-role {
  align-self: flex-start; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--brand-50); border: 1px solid var(--brand-100); color: var(--brand-500);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
#testimonials .testimonial-card p { position: relative; flex: 1; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--gray-700); }
#testimonials .testimonial-card footer { margin: 0; padding-top: var(--space-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline); color: var(--gray-500); font-weight: 500; }
#testimonials .testimonial-card footer strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }


/* =====================================================================
   Green theme layer - #56B54C used at low opacity (flat tints, no heavy gradients)
   ===================================================================== */
:root {
  --green: #56b54c;
  --green-05: rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.05);
  --green-08: rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.08);
  --green-12: rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.12);
  --green-20: rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.2);
  --green-35: rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.35);
  --grad-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #56b54c, #56b54c);
  --grad-brand-soft: #f1f8f0;
  --hairline: rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.22);
  --shadow-brand: 0 18px 50px -18px rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.4);
}

/* Page + alternating sections: soft green washes */
body { background: #fbfdfb; }
.bg-light { background: var(--green-08); }
.section.about,
.about { background: #f6fbf5; }
.section:not(.bg-light):not(.vision-section):not(.founder-section):not(.about) { background: #fbfdfb; }
.founder-section { background: var(--green-05); }

/* Header + chips */
.header { background: rgba(244, 251, 243, 0.82) !important; }
.header.is-scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--green-35); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -12px rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.3) !important; }
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.is-active { -webkit-text-fill-color: #3f9a36; color: #3f9a36; }
.app-chip { color: #3f9a36; border-color: var(--green-35); }
.platform-access { background: var(--green-12); }

/* Buttons: green tint instead of indigo glow */
.btn-primary, .nav-cta { box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -12px rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.55); }
.btn-primary:hover, .nav-cta:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 34px -12px rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.65); }
.btn-outline { background: var(--green-08); border-color: var(--green-35); color: #2f7a28; }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--green); background: var(--green-12); }

/* Cards / panels: green hairlines + tint */
.section-title::after { content: ''; display: block; width: 56px; height: 4px; margin: 14px auto 0; border-radius: 4px; background: var(--green); opacity: 0.7; }
.section-header:not(.text-center) .section-title::after { margin-left: 0; }
.eyebrow { background: var(--green-12); color: #2f7a28; border-color: var(--green-20); }
[data-spotlight]::before { background: radial-gradient(320px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.14), transparent 60%); }
.tone-indigo { --tone: #56b54c; --tone-soft: #eaf6e8; }
.gallery-item::before { background: rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.1); }
.stats-big .stat-divider { background: var(--green-35); }
.timeline::before { background: var(--green-35); }

/* Hero / dark bands: indigo kept, green wash added on top */
.hero-page, .vision-section { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 100vmax rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.1); }
.footer { background: #0e1f12; }
::selection { background: rgba(86, 181, 76, 0.45); color: #11243d; }

/* Hero: green wash, blobs shifted toward green */
.hero-v2 { background: #f4fbf3; }
.blob-a { background: #56b54c; opacity: 0.2; }
.blob-b { background: #56b54c; opacity: 0.18; }
.blob-c { background: #56b54c; opacity: 0.12; }
.hero-v2 .badge { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border-color: var(--green-35); color: #2f7a28; }

/* =====================================================================
   Teal-green layer: updated copy sections + new sections (Founder Network, co-founder)
   ===================================================================== */
:root {
  --teal: #0f9d8a;
  --teal-dark: #0b7a6c;
  --teal-deep: #075e54;
  --teal-soft: #e4f5f2;
  --teal-12: rgba(15, 157, 138, 0.12);
  --teal-22: rgba(15, 157, 138, 0.22);
}
.tone-teal { --tone: var(--teal); --tone-soft: var(--teal-soft); }
.bento-tile.tone-teal:hover { border-color: var(--teal-22); }
#opportunity .cd-icon { background: var(--teal-soft); color: var(--teal-dark); border-color: var(--teal-22); }
#opportunity .cd-node:hover .cd-icon { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
#opportunity .cd-nodes { gap: var(--space-3); }
#opportunity .cd-node { padding-left: var(--space-3); padding-right: var(--space-3); }
#opportunity .cd-node h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
#opportunity .cd-node p { font-size: 0.8rem; }
#opportunity .connect-diagram.is-connected .cd-node { border-color: var(--teal-22); }
#opportunity .section-subtitle strong { color: var(--teal-dark); font-weight: 700; }
#how-it-works .hw-step p strong { color: var(--teal-dark); font-weight: 600; }
.investor-link { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--teal); transition: color .2s ease; }
.investor-link:hover { color: var(--teal-dark); }
#services .eyebrow { background: var(--teal-12); color: var(--teal-dark); border-color: var(--teal-22); }
#services .bt-icon { background: var(--teal-soft); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.services-closer { margin-top: var(--space-8); text-align: center; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.35rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--teal-deep); }
.services-closer::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 56px; height: 3px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-4); border-radius: 3px; background: var(--teal); }

/* Founder Network */
.founder-network { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal-soft) 0%, #f6fbfa 100%) !important; }
.founder-network .eyebrow { background: var(--teal-12); color: var(--teal-dark); border-color: var(--teal-22); }
.founder-network .section-title::after { background: var(--teal); }
.fn-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.fn-card { position: relative; padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--teal-22); border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease; overflow: hidden; }
.fn-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -22px rgba(7, 94, 84, 0.45); }
.fn-icon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--teal-soft); color: var(--teal-dark); transition: background .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .4s var(--ease-out); }
.fn-card:hover .fn-icon { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06); }
.fn-card h3 { margin-top: var(--space-4); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--ink); }
.fn-card p { margin-top: 6px; font-size: var(--font-size-sm); line-height: 1.55; color: var(--gray-500); }
.fn-tagline { margin-top: 3rem; text-align: center; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem 1.1rem; justify-content: center; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3.2vw, 2.1rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.fn-tagline span { color: var(--teal-deep); }
.fn-tagline span:nth-child(2) { color: var(--teal); }
.fn-tagline span:nth-child(3) { color: var(--teal-dark); }

/* Funding photo Instagram link */
.proof-link { display: inline-block; margin-left: auto; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal-dark); text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }
.proof-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Founder bio + features + co-founder */
.founder-bio p { margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); line-height: 1.7; color: var(--gray-700); font-size: .98rem; }
.founder-bio strong { color: var(--teal-deep); }
.founder-features { margin: var(--space-5) 0; }
.founder-features h4 { font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-dark); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.founder-features ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.founder-features a { display: inline-block; padding: .4rem .85rem; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--teal-soft); border: 1px solid var(--teal-22); color: var(--teal-deep); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease; }
.founder-features a:hover { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cofounder-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); align-items: center; width: 100%; margin: var(--space-8) 0 0; padding: var(--space-6); background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--teal-22); border-radius: 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.cofounder-photo { width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-deep)); color: #fff; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.cofounder-photo { overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #fff, 0 0 0 6px var(--teal-22); }
.cofounder-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 28%; border-radius: 50%; }
.cofounder-role { color: var(--teal-dark); font-weight: 700; margin: 2px 0 var(--space-2); }
.cofounder-body p { line-height: 1.65; color: var(--gray-700); }
.cofounder-body .founder-social-links { margin-top: var(--space-3); }

/* Vision: 7-chip "Tomorrow" row + sign-off */
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel-next .v-chips > *:nth-child(11) { transition-delay: 1.95s; }
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel-next .v-chips > *:nth-child(13) { transition-delay: 2.1s; }
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel-next .v-chips i:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 1.9s; }
.vision-steps.is-flow .vision-panel-next .v-chips i:nth-child(12) { transition-delay: 2.05s; }
.vision-text strong { color: #fff; }
.vision-signoff { margin-top: var(--space-6); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: .02em; opacity: .9; }
.vision-signoff em { color: #5fe0cf; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .fn-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 900px) { #opportunity .cd-nodes { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .fn-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  #opportunity .cd-nodes { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cofounder-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; justify-items: center; }
  .cofounder-body .founder-social-links { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) { .fn-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Founders Featuring */
.ff-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem); align-items: center; max-width: 960px; margin: var(--space-8) auto 0; padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--teal-22); border-radius: 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.ff-photo img { width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; border-radius: 22px; box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -22px rgba(7, 94, 84, 0.5); }
.ff-body blockquote p { position: relative; margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--gray-700); }
.ff-body .testimonial-role { background: var(--teal-soft); border-color: var(--teal-22); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.ff-by { margin-top: var(--space-4); padding-top: var(--space-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--teal-22); color: var(--gray-500); font-weight: 500; }
.ff-by strong { color: var(--teal-deep); }
#testimonials .eyebrow { background: var(--teal-12); color: var(--teal-dark); border-color: var(--teal-22); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .ff-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ff-photo { max-width: 260px; margin: 0 auto; } }

/* WhatsApp floating action button */
.wa-fab { position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 20px; z-index: 1500; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; height: 56px; min-width: 56px; padding: 0 16px; border-radius: 999px; background: #25d366; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -8px rgba(37, 211, 102, .7), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15); transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; }
.wa-fab:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -8px rgba(37, 211, 102, .8), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18); color: #fff; }
.wa-fab:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid #fff; outline-offset: 2px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px #128c7e; }
.wa-fab svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.wa-fab::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; border: 2px solid #25d366; animation: waPulse 2.6s ease-out infinite; pointer-events: none; }
@keyframes waPulse { 0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .7; } 100% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .wa-fab { right: 14px; bottom: 14px; padding: 0; width: 56px; justify-content: center; } .wa-fab-label { display: none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .wa-fab::before { animation: none; } .wa-fab { transition: none; } }

/* In the Press */
#press .eyebrow { background: var(--teal-12); color: var(--teal-dark); border-color: var(--teal-22); }
.press-quote { max-width: 760px; margin: var(--space-8) auto 0; padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8); text-align: center; background: var(--teal-soft); border-left: 4px solid var(--teal); border-radius: 20px; }
.press-quote blockquote { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.3rem); line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal-deep); }
.press-quote figcaption { margin-top: var(--space-3); color: var(--gray-500); font-size: .92rem; }
.press-quote figcaption strong { color: var(--ink); }
.press-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.press-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--teal-22); border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); text-decoration: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out), border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; }
.press-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 20px 36px -22px rgba(7, 94, 84, .5); }
.press-outlet { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--ink); }
.press-cta { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal-dark); }
.press-note { margin-top: var(--space-5); text-align: center; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gray-500); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .press-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .press-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .press-quote { padding: var(--space-5); } }

/* Network in Action: no dark wash over photos; caption sits on a compact teal label instead */
.gallery-item::before, .gallery-item:hover::before, .gallery-item:focus-visible::before { background: none; opacity: 0; }
.gallery-item img { filter: none; }
.gallery-item figcaption {
  left: 14px; right: auto; bottom: 14px; width: fit-content; max-width: calc(100% - 28px);
  padding: 8px 8px 8px 16px; gap: 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(7, 94, 84, 0.9); color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.2;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.gallery-item figcaption::after { width: 28px; height: 28px; background-size: 14px; }

/* Access Anywhere bar: solid teal so the white text and white store buttons stay readable over the page */
.platform-access { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #075e54 0%, #0b7a6c 55%, #0f9d8a 100%); box-shadow: 0 6px 22px -8px rgba(7, 94, 84, 0.55); }
.platform-access-text h3 { background: none; -webkit-background-clip: border-box; background-clip: border-box; -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff; color: #fff; font-size: var(--font-size-lg); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.platform-access-text p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); font-weight: 500; }
.platform-btn { color: var(--teal-deep); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
.platform-btn:hover { color: var(--teal-dark); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .platform-access-text h3 { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); } }
.service-tile .bt-arrow { display: none; }

/* Founder: featured conversations (video cards) */
.founder-media { margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.founder-media-title { text-align: center; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.founder-media-title::after { content: ''; display: block; width: 48px; height: 3px; margin: 10px auto 0; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--teal); }
.media-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); }
.media-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--teal-22); border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease; }
.media-card:hover, .media-card:focus-visible { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 22px 38px -22px rgba(7, 94, 84, .55); }
.media-thumb { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; background: var(--teal-soft); overflow: hidden; }
.media-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out); }
.media-card:hover .media-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.media-play { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 52px; height: 52px; margin: -26px 0 0 -26px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: rgba(7, 94, 84, .88); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3); transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out), background .3s ease; }
.media-play svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; margin-left: 3px; }
.media-card:hover .media-play { transform: scale(1.1); background: var(--teal); }
.media-dur { position: absolute; right: 8px; bottom: 8px; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 6px; background: rgba(7, 94, 84, .92); color: #fff; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; }
.media-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: var(--space-4); flex: 1; }
.media-kind { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-dark); }
.media-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--ink); }
.media-chan { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gray-500); }
.media-cta { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 6px; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-dark); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .media-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .media-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Featured Conversations lives inside the founder card */
.founder-container .founder-media { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-top: var(--space-4); padding-top: var(--space-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--teal-22); }
.founder-container .founder-media-title { text-align: left; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.founder-container .founder-media-title::after { margin-left: 0; }
.founder-container .media-card { box-shadow: none; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .founder-container .media-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .founder-container .media-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Founders Featuring - company cards */
.ff-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-6); max-width: 1180px; margin: var(--space-8) auto 0; }
.ff-co { flex: 1 1 340px; max-width: 380px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem); background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--teal-22); border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; }
.ff-co:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 28px 44px -22px rgba(7, 94, 84, 0.4); }
.ff-co-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); }
.ff-co-mark { flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-deep)); color: #fff; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; }
.ff-co h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--ink); }
.ff-co-sector { display: block; margin-top: 2px; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal-dark); }
.ff-co p { flex: 1; margin: 0; font-size: .97rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--gray-700); }
.ff-co-tag { align-self: flex-start; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--teal-soft); border: 1px solid var(--teal-22); color: var(--teal-deep); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* Testimonial videos */
.tv-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-6); max-width: 960px; margin: var(--space-8) auto 0; }
.tv-card { aspect-ratio: 9 / 16; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; background: #11243d; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.tv-card iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .tv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 320px; } }
.ff-co-photo { margin: calc(-1 * clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem)) calc(-1 * clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem)) 0; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 22px 22px 0 0; background: var(--teal-soft); }
.ff-co-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; display: block; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.ff-co:hover .ff-co-photo img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.ff-co-photo--empty { display: grid; place-items: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-deep)); }
.ff-co-photo--empty span { font-size: 6rem; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.ff-co-company { display: block; margin-top: 2px; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-500); }
.ff-co-sector { margin-top: 4px; }

/* Founders Featuring - horizontal landscape carousel */
.ff-wrap { position: relative; max-width: 1180px; margin: var(--space-8) auto 0; }
.ff-wrap .ff-grid {
  flex-wrap: nowrap; justify-content: flex-start; max-width: none; margin: 0;
  gap: var(--space-5); overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth; padding: 6px 6px 20px; scrollbar-width: none;
}
.ff-wrap .ff-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.ff-wrap .ff-co {
  flex: 0 0 min(460px, 86vw); max-width: none; scroll-snap-align: start;
  flex-direction: row; align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;
}
.ff-wrap .ff-co-photo {
  flex: 0 0 170px; width: 170px; aspect-ratio: unset;
  margin: 0; border-radius: 22px 0 0 22px;
}
.ff-wrap .ff-co-photo img { object-position: center top; }
.ff-wrap .ff-co-body {
  flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2); padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
  min-width: 0;
}
.ff-wrap .ff-co-head { gap: var(--space-2); }
.ff-wrap .ff-co h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
.ff-wrap .ff-co-company { font-size: .8rem; }
.ff-wrap .ff-co-sector { font-size: .78rem; margin-top: 2px; }
.ff-wrap .ff-co p { font-size: .84rem; line-height: 1.55; flex: 1; }
.ff-wrap .ff-co-tag { font-size: .75rem; padding: 4px 10px; }
.ff-wrap .ff-co-mark { display: none; }
.ff-nav { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 2; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--teal-22); background: #fff; color: var(--teal-deep); font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease; }
.ff-nav:hover:not(:disabled) { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
.ff-nav:disabled { opacity: .35; cursor: default; }
.ff-prev { left: -14px; }
.ff-next { right: -14px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .ff-nav { display: none; } .ff-wrap .ff-co { flex: 0 0 88vw; } .ff-wrap .ff-co-photo { flex: 0 0 130px; width: 130px; } }

/* Growth services - 5 full-list categories */
.bento-services.bento-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); }
.bento-5 .service-tile { grid-column: span 2; }
.bento-5 .service-tile:nth-child(n+4) { grid-column: span 3; }
.bento-5 .service-tile p { line-height: 1.7; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .bento-services.bento-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .bento-5 .service-tile, .bento-5 .service-tile:nth-child(n+4) { grid-column: auto; } .bento-5 .service-tile:last-child { grid-column: span 2; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .bento-services.bento-5 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .bento-5 .service-tile:last-child { grid-column: auto; } }

/* Written testimonials */
.tq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-6); align-items: start; max-width: 1100px; margin: var(--space-8) auto 0; }
.tq-card { margin: 0; padding: var(--space-6); background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--teal-22); border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.tq-card blockquote { margin: 0; }
.tq-card blockquote p { margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--gray-700); }
.tq-card figcaption { margin-top: var(--space-4); padding-top: var(--space-3); border-top: 1px solid var(--teal-22); font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-500); }
.tq-card figcaption strong { color: var(--teal-deep); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .tq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 560px; } }

/* Press: centre a lone last card */
@media (min-width: 901px) { .press-grid .press-card:last-child:nth-child(3n+1) { grid-column: 2; } }

/* Team cards with long bios */
.cofounder-card { align-items: start; }
.cofounder-photo { font-size: 2.2rem; }
.cofounder-body p { margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); }
.cofounder-body .cofounder-role { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .cofounder-card { justify-items: center; } }

/* =====================================================================
   THEME: Sapphire #1E3A5F · Champagne #D8C3A5 · Ivory #FAF8F5
   Final layer - re-maps the earlier green/teal tokens and restyles key surfaces.
   ===================================================================== */
:root {
  --deep: #1e3a5f;
  --deep-2: #183150;
  --deep-3: #2b4c78;
  --gold: #d8c3a5;
  --gold-light: #ebdcc4;
  --gold-text: #7a6038;
  --ivory: #faf8f5;
  --ivory-2: #f2eadd;

  --ink: #1e3a5f;
  --brand-50: #faf8f5;
  --brand-100: #e8dcc6;
  --brand-500: #2b4c78;
  --brand-600: #183150;
  --brand-700: #1e3a5f;
  --grad-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f 0%, #2b4c78 100%);
  --grad-brand-soft: #f4ede0;
  --grad-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #d8c3a5, #d8c3a5);
  --green: #d8c3a5;
  --green-05: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.06);
  --green-08: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.1);
  --green-12: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.16);
  --green-20: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.26);
  --green-35: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.4);
  --hairline: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.35);
  --shadow-brand: 0 18px 50px -18px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.45);
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.05), 0 12px 32px -14px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.22);
  --logo-gold: #d8c3a5;
  --logo-green: #d8c3a5;
  --teal: #d8c3a5;
  --teal-dark: #7a6038;
  --teal-deep: #1e3a5f;
  --teal-soft: #f4ede0;
  --teal-12: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.16);
  --teal-22: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.36);
}

body { background: var(--ivory); color: #3d4a5c; }
::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep); }
.scroll-progress { background: var(--gold); }

/* Section surfaces: ivory with a deeper ivory alternate */
.bg-light { background: var(--ivory-2); }
.section.about, .about { background: var(--ivory); }
.section:not(.bg-light):not(.vision-section):not(.founder-section):not(.about) { background: var(--ivory); }
.founder-section { background: var(--ivory-2); }
.founder-network { background: var(--ivory) !important; }
.section-title { color: var(--deep); }
.section-title::after { background: var(--gold); opacity: 1; }
.section-subtitle { color: #5a6577; }
.eyebrow, .founder-network .eyebrow, #services .eyebrow { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.16); color: var(--gold-text); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.4); }

/* Header: sapphire, logo on an ivory pill, gold CTA */
.header { background: var(--deep) !important; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; backdrop-filter: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.25); }
.header.is-scrolled { border-bottom-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.5); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) !important; }
.logo-img { background: var(--ivory); padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 12px; box-sizing: content-box; }
.nav-link, .nav-link:hover, .nav-link.is-active { color: #f2eadd; -webkit-text-fill-color: #f2eadd; }
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.is-active { color: var(--gold); -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--gold); }
.nav-link::after { background: var(--gold); }
.mobile-menu-btn span { background: var(--ivory); }
.nav-cta { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep); box-shadow: none; }

/* Platform bar */
.platform-access { background: var(--deep-2); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.2); }
.platform-access-text h3 { color: var(--gold-light); }
.platform-access-text p { color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.75); }
.platform-btn { background: transparent; border: 1px solid rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.55); color: var(--ivory); }
.platform-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep); border-color: var(--gold); }
.app-chip { background: var(--deep); color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.5); }

/* Buttons: gold primary, outlined secondary */
.btn-primary, .btn-light { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep); border: 1px solid var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -12px rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.6); }
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-light:hover { background: var(--gold-light); color: var(--deep); box-shadow: 0 18px 34px -12px rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.7); }
.btn-primary::after { display: none; }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; border: 1px solid rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.7); color: var(--deep); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.14); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--deep); }

/* Hero: sapphire with gold glow */
.hero-v2 { background: radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 78% 8%, rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.18), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(180deg, #1e3a5f 0%, #0d261c 100%); }
.blob-a { background: #d8c3a5; opacity: 0.1; }
.blob-b { background: #2b4c78; opacity: 0.6; }
.blob-c { background: #d8c3a5; opacity: 0.08; }
.hero-grid-dots { background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.22) 1px, transparent 1.2px); }
.hero-v2 .badge { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.14); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.5); color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero-v2 .hero-title-modern { color: #fff; }
.animated-gradient { background: linear-gradient(100deg, #d8c3a5 10%, #f1e4cc 45%, #d8c3a5 80%); background-size: 220% 100%; -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.gradient-text { background: linear-gradient(100deg, #7a6038, #d8c3a5); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.hero-v2 .hero-subtitle-modern { color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.8); }
.hero-v2 .btn-outline { color: var(--ivory); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.7); }
.hero-v2 .btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.18); color: #fff; }
.hero-trust p { color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.75); }
.hero-trust strong { color: #fff; }
.avatar-stack img, .avatar-more { border-color: var(--deep); }
.avatar-more { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep); }
.hv-ring { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d8c3a5, #2b4c78); opacity: 0.35; }
.hv-main { border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.55); box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); }
.hv-main::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.6)); }
.hv-card { background: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.96); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.5); }
.hv-icon-green { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.22); color: var(--gold-text); }
.live-dot::after { border-color: var(--gold); }

/* Stats strip: ivory card on the dark hero edge */
.hero-stats { background: var(--ivory); border: 1px solid rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.55); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -20px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.55); }
.hero-stats .stat-number, .stat-number { background: none; -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--deep); color: var(--deep); }
.hero-stats .stat-label, .stat-label { color: var(--gold-text); font-weight: 600; }
.stat-divider, .stats-big .stat-divider { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.5); }
.stats-bar { background: var(--ivory); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.4); }

/* Cards on ivory: gold hairlines */
.cd-node, .fn-card, .tq-card, .ff-co, .cofounder-card, .press-card, .contact-card, .feature-card, .proof-card, .media-card, .gap-callout { border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.4); }
.cd-icon, .feature-icon, .fn-icon, #opportunity .cd-icon, #why-choose-us .feature-icon, .contact-card-icon { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.16) !important; color: var(--gold-text) !important; border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.4) !important; }
.cd-node:hover .cd-icon, #opportunity .cd-node:hover .cd-icon, .fn-card:hover .fn-icon, #why-choose-us .feature-card:hover .feature-icon, .contact-card:hover .contact-card-icon { background: var(--deep) !important; color: var(--gold) !important; }
.hw-step.is-on .hw-node, .timeline-icon, .aud-pill { background: var(--deep); color: var(--gold); }
.hw-step.is-on .hw-ghost { color: var(--gold-text); }
.aud-tab.is-active { color: var(--gold); }

/* Sapphire feature cards with gold icons (growth services, beyond funding) */
.bento-tile { background: var(--deep); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.35); }
.bento-tile h3 { color: #fff; }
.bento-tile p { color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.78); }
.bento-tile p.bt-lead { color: var(--gold-light); }
.bento-tile .bt-icon, #services .bt-icon { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.16); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.4); }
.bento-tile:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 28px 44px -22px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.6); }
.bento-tile:hover .bt-icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep); }
.bt-index { color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.4); }
.service-tile:hover .bt-index { color: var(--gold); }
.bento-feature { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #2b4c78); }
.tone-indigo, .tone-green, .tone-gold, .tone-navy, .tone-teal { --tone: #d8c3a5; --tone-soft: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.16); }
.services-closer { color: var(--deep); }
.services-closer::before { background: var(--gold); }

/* Founder network / chips / links */
.fn-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -22px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.45); }
.fn-tagline span, .fn-tagline span:nth-child(3) { color: var(--deep); }
.fn-tagline span:nth-child(2) { color: var(--gold-text); }
.chip-list li { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.14); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.45); color: var(--deep); }
.criteria-block .chip-list li:hover { background: var(--deep); color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--deep); }
.founder-features a, .ff-co-tag, .ff-body .testimonial-role { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.16); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.45); color: var(--deep); }
.founder-features a:hover { background: var(--deep); color: var(--gold); }
.founder-credentials, .cofounder-role, .ff-co-sector, .proof-link, .investor-link:hover { color: var(--gold-text); }
.founder-detail-item { background: #fcfaf6; border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.4); }
.founder-detail-item h4 { color: var(--gold-text); }
.founder-bio strong, .ff-by strong { color: var(--deep); }
.cofounder-photo, .ff-co-photo--empty { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2b4c78, #1e3a5f); color: var(--gold); }
.ff-co-photo--empty span { color: var(--gold); }
.ff-co-photo { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.16); }
.cofounder-photo { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--ivory), 0 0 0 6px var(--gold); }
.founder-image::before { background: var(--gold); }
.ff-nav { color: var(--deep); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.5); background: var(--ivory); }
.ff-nav:hover:not(:disabled) { background: var(--deep); color: var(--gold); }
.ic-btn:hover:not(:disabled) { background: var(--deep); color: var(--gold); }
.ic-progress span { background: var(--gold); }
.proof-card figcaption::before { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.25); }
.press-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.ic-track .investor-title { color: var(--gold-light); }
.ic-track .investor-card:hover .investor-body, .ic-track .investor-card.is-open .investor-body, .ic-track .investor-card:focus-visible .investor-body { background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.97) 0%, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.9) 70%, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.35) 100%); }

/* Vision + footer: sapphire */
.vision-section { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #11243d 0%, #1e3a5f 50%, #2b4c78 100%); box-shadow: none; }
.hero-page, .vision-section { box-shadow: none; }
.v-orb-a { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.22); }
.v-orb-b { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.14); }
.vision-eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.vision-panel-next { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.16)); box-shadow: 0 0 60px -10px rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.25); }
.v-chips span { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.12); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.4); }
.vision-signoff em { color: var(--gold); }
.footer { background: var(--deep); }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-logo { color: var(--gold-light); }
.social-icons a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep); }

/* Theme refinements: leftover teal/green accents */
.gallery-item figcaption { background: rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.9); color: var(--gold-light); border: 1px solid rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.45); }
.media-play { background: rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.88); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.6); }
.media-card:hover .media-play { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep); }
.cd-state-on { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.18); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.55); color: var(--gold-text); }
.gap-callout::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.3), transparent 65%); }
.gap-callout::after { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.18), transparent 65%); }
.gap-label { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep); }
.stats-big { background: var(--ivory); border: 1px solid rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.45); border-radius: var(--radius-3xl); padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.stats-big .stat-number { -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--deep); color: var(--deep); background: none; }
.contact-form .form-group input:focus, .contact-form .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.2); }
.contact-form .form-group input:not(:placeholder-shown):valid, .contact-form .form-group textarea:not(:placeholder-shown):valid { border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.8); }
.contact-form-wrapper { background: #fff; }

/* Hero hands over to the next section without an ivory gap */
.hero-v2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
#network { padding-top: calc(clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) + 50px); }

/* Founder: recognition & press gallery */
.founder-container .founder-gallery { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-top: var(--space-4); padding-top: var(--space-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--teal-22); }
.founder-gallery .founder-media-title { text-align: left; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.founder-gallery .founder-media-title::after { margin-left: 0; }
.fg-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); }
.fg-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin: 0; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--teal-22); border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; }
a.fg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: var(--gold); }
.fg-card img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; display: block; background: var(--ivory-2); }
.fg-card figcaption { padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--deep); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .fg-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .fg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
a.fg-card img { object-fit: contain; object-position: center; background: #fff; padding: 6px; }

/* Inner pages (about / contact): sapphire hero with gold accents */
.hero-page { background: radial-gradient(900px 380px at 80% 0%, rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.2), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(135deg, #11243d 0%, #1e3a5f 50%, #2b4c78 100%); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.3); }
.hero-page::before { background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.2) 1px, transparent 1.2px); }
.hero-page::after { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.22); }
.hero-eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-page-title { color: #fff; }
.hero-page-subtitle { color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.8); }

/* =====================================================================
   Alternating sections: Sapphire (dark) / Ivory (light)
   dark: network, investors, services, opportunity, traction, testimonials, why-choose-us, vision
   ===================================================================== */
#network, #investor-network, #services, #opportunity, #testimonials, #why-choose-us, #founder { background: var(--deep) !important; }
#about, #how-it-works, #founder-network, #beyond-funding, #featured-founders, #press, #contact, #traction { background: var(--ivory) !important; }
#how-it-works, #founder-network { background: var(--ivory-2) !important; }
#network .section-title, #investor-network .section-title, #services .section-title, #opportunity .section-title, #testimonials .section-title, #why-choose-us .section-title,
#investor-network .subsection-title { color: #fff; }
#network .section-subtitle, #investor-network .section-subtitle, #services .section-subtitle, #opportunity .section-subtitle, #testimonials .section-subtitle, #why-choose-us .section-subtitle { color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.78); }
#network .eyebrow, #investor-network .eyebrow, #services .eyebrow, #opportunity .eyebrow, #testimonials .eyebrow, #why-choose-us .eyebrow { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.14); color: var(--gold-light); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.45); }
#network .gradient-text, #investor-network .gradient-text, #opportunity .gradient-text, #services .gradient-text, #testimonials .gradient-text, #why-choose-us .gradient-text { background: linear-gradient(100deg, #d8c3a5, #f1e4cc); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
#network .chip-list li, #investor-network .chip-list li { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.12); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.4); color: var(--ivory); }
#investor-network .investor-criteria { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.35); box-shadow: none; }
#investor-network .criteria-block { border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.25); }
#investor-network .criteria-block h3 { color: var(--gold-light); }
#investor-network .criteria-block .chip-list li:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--deep); border-color: var(--gold); }
#investor-network .ic-btn { background: transparent; color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.5); }
#investor-network .ic-progress { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.2); }
.investor-criteria { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
#services .bento-tile { background: rgba(17, 36, 61, 0.55); }
#opportunity .section-subtitle strong, #opportunity .section-subtitle b { color: var(--gold); }
#opportunity .cd-state-on { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.18); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.6); color: var(--gold-light); }
#opportunity .cd-state-off { color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.6); }
#opportunity .cd-line, #opportunity .cd-bus { background: var(--gold); }

/* Team profile photos: larger */
.cofounder-card { grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr; }
.cofounder-photo { width: 200px; height: 200px; }
.cofounder-photo img { object-position: 50% 22%; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .cofounder-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .cofounder-photo { width: 170px; height: 170px; } }

/* Founder & Team (home): Sapphire section, Off-White boxes */
.founder-section.founder-sapphire { background: #1e3a5f; }
.founder-sapphire .section-header .eyebrow { background: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.16); color: var(--gold-light); border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.45); }
.founder-sapphire .section-header .section-title { color: #fff; }
.founder-sapphire .section-header .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); }
.founder-sapphire .founder-container, .founder-sapphire .cofounder-card { background: #faf8f5; border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.5); }
.founder-sapphire .media-card, .founder-sapphire .fg-card { background: #fff; border-color: rgba(216, 195, 165, 0.55); }
.founder-sapphire .founder-container .founder-media, .founder-sapphire .founder-container .founder-gallery { border-top-color: rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.15); }
.founder-sapphire .founder-media-title, .founder-sapphire .founder-name { color: var(--deep); }
.founder-sapphire .founder-media-title::after { background: var(--gold); }

/* Why Choose Us: small off-white divider line at the bottom */
#why-choose-us { position: relative; }
#why-choose-us::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px; background: #faf8f5; }