/* Mixin Google Fonts */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;700&display=swap');

:root {
    --bg-color: #000000;
    --text-primary: #ffffff;
    --text-secondary: #9aa0a6;
    /* Google Grey 700ish */
    --accent-gold: #FBBC04;
    /* Google Yellow/Gold vibe, adjusted for FRACAD */
    --accent-gold-soft: rgba(251, 188, 4, 0.2);
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    --glass-blur: 12px;
    --font-primary: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    /* Closest to Google Sans */
    --container-width: 1200px;
    --section-padding: 120px 20px;
    /* More generous spacing */
    --radius-pill: 9999px;
    --radius-card: 24px;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Background Gradients / Orbs */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: -20%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.15), transparent 70%);
    /* Google Blue hint */
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

body::after {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    bottom: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251, 188, 4, 0.1), transparent 70%);
    /* Gold hint */
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
    font-weight: 500;
    /* Lighter, more modern */
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    line-height: 1.05;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

/* Utilities */
.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.section-title::after {
    display: none;
}

/* Removed line for cleaner look */

/* Buttons - Antigravity Style (Pills) */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    /* Hardcoded pill for safety or var(--radius-pill) if defined */
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 10px 24px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: #fff;
    /* Reverting to White High Contrast */
    color: #000;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: #e6e6e6;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: #000;
    border-color: #fff;
}



/* Glass Card - Refined */
.glass-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 40px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Animations */
.fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: 1s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

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

.delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.delay-4 {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Navigation */
.glass-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 1000;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 15px 30px;
}

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

.logo-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.logo-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    /* Align bars to bottom */
    gap: 4px;
    height: 32px;
}

.bar {
    width: 8px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Bronze Bar */
.bar-1 {
    height: 40%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #8E5C3C, #Cca07D);
}

/* Silver Bar */
.bar-2 {
    height: 70%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #757B89, #E3E4E8);
}

/* Gold Bar */
.bar-3 {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #B88A00, #FDD835);
}

.logo-text {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    /* Gradient Text */
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #Cca07D, #E3E4E8, #FDD835);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    /* Fixes lint warning */
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.nav-links a {
    margin: 0 25px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

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

/* --- TRUST-FIRST HERO SECTION --- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 700px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Ensure left alignment container */
    text-align: left;
}

.hero-content.text-left {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 900px;
    /* Constrain width for readability */
    margin: 0 auto 0 0;
    /* Left align in container */
    padding-left: 5%;
    /* Slight offset from edge */
}

/* Darker Overlay (60-70% opacity) */
.hero-overlay-trust {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.75);
    /* Dark charcoal/navy mix */
    z-index: -1;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    /* Slight blur */
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 700px;
}

.positioning-line {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.1);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
}

.btn-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-microcopy {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-left: 5px;
}

.hero-stats-simple {
    margin-top: 60px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero-content.text-left {
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }

    .btn-group {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .btn {
        flex-grow: 1;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* --- BLOG GRID (3x2 Skin) --- */
.blog-grid-six {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    /* 3 Columns */
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.blog-card-skin {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.blog-card-skin:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.blog-skin-img {
    height: 180px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.p-4 {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #1e3a8a, #1e40af, #1e3a8a);
}

/* Blue */

.blog-skin-content {
    padding: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-skin-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 10px 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    flex-grow: 1;
    /* Push author down */
}

.blog-author-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.author-img-wrapper {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.author-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-author-pill span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .blog-grid-six {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .blog-grid-six {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Hero */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 100px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.4;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 20%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 20%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.section-subtext {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.hero-subtext {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 30px 0;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-positioning {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: rgba(251, 188, 4, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* --- PREMIUM FAQ STYLES (Static List) --- */
.faq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    /* Gap handled by padding/border */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 20px 40px;
}

.faq-item-static {
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.2);
    /* Golden Line */
}

.faq-item-static:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-q {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.faq-a {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- PREMIUM BLOG STYLES --- */
.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Trust Bar */
.trust-bar {
    padding: 60px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.trust-item h3 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.trust-item p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.trust-text p {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* Common Sections */

.about-section,
.how-section,
.benefits-section,
.services-section,
.path-section,
.facilitators-section,
.testimonials-section,
.blog-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
}

.advantage-section {
    padding: 180px 20px;
    /* Increased vertical padding to lengthen */
}

/* About & Who */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Who Section (Refined) */
.who-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
}

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

.who-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    /* Left aligned for clean read */
    padding: 40px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.who-img-wrapper {
    width: 60px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    /* Fully rounded pill shape */
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    /* Brand color border */
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.who-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.who-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    /* Bold title */
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.who-text {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    /* Requested 1.4rem */
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .who-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .who-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .who-text {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        /* Slightly smaller on mobile for fit */
    }
}

/* How It Works */
.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.step-card {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.step-num {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: 10px;
}

.step-card h3 {
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

/* Benefits */
.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.benefit-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.icon-gold {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Not Section */
.not-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #050505;
}

.not-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.not-item {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.not-item:hover {
    border-color: #ff4d4d;
    color: #ff4d4d;
}

/* Services - Row Layout */
.services-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.service-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    gap: 40px;
    background: transparent;
    /* Cleaner look without card background, or subtle */
    /* If keeping glass card look, we might want to adjust it to be less boxy */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Pricing Grid (Restored 3-column layout) */
.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

/* Ensure subtext inside pricing is not too big (1.25-1.3rem) */
.pricing-grid .offer-list {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    /* User requested 1.25-1.3rem */
}

/* Mobile responsive for Pricing Grid */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.service-row:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.service-main {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    flex: 1;
}

.service-icon-wrapper {
    min-width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.2);
}

.service-content h3 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.service-desc {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    /* Enforcing 1.4rem as requested */
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.service-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.service-features li {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.service-action {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.golden-line {
    border: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0.3;
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .service-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    .service-main {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .service-action {
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .service-action .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Path */
.path-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 30px;
}

.path-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-radius: 20px;
}

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

.path-row:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.path-row span:first-child {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.link-gold {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-align: right;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.path-row:hover .link-gold {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Facilitator Profile (New) */
.facilitator-profile {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.facilitator-main {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.facilitator-img-wrapper {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 300px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.facilitator-full-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.facilitator-content h3 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.summary {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 20px 0;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    /* Updated to 1.4rem */
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.facilitator-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-num {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Gold Feature Card Styling */
.feature-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    /* Align to top with text */
    gap: 30px;
    /* Gap between image and text */

    /* Card Container Styles */
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6);
    /* Dark semi-transparent bg */
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
    /* Gold Border for each */
    /* Default: Subtle Shadow, No Glow yet */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    /* Space inside the card */
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    /* Space between cards */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    /* Glass effect */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
    /* Smooth 'Physics' ease */
}

/* Active State (Triggered by Scroll) */
.feature-row.active {
    /* 1. Lift Up (Like Services Hover) */
    transform: translateY(-8px);

    /* 2. Directional Black Shadow (Matches Services exactly) */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);

    /* 3. Brighter Border */
    border-color: #ffe57f;

    /* 4. Subtle Gold Tint */
    background: rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.08);
}

/* Optional: White Line / Highlight on Top for "White Line" request */
.feature-row::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Image Wrapper (Pill Shape like 'Who is FRACAD For') */
.feature-image-wrapper {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 90px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 30px;
    /* Pill shape */
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    margin-top: 5px;
    /* Slight adjust for card padding */
}

.feature-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* Hide Glow and Big Number for Clean Small Look */
.feature-img-glow,
.feature-number {
    display: none;
}

/* Scrolling Awards List */
.awards-scroller-container {
    margin-top: 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 300px;
    /* Fixed height for the viewing window */
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.awards-scroller-container h4 {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-size: 1rem;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--glass-bg), transparent);
    /* Fade for title */
}

.awards-scroller {
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.awards-list-content {
    animation: scroll-up 60s linear infinite;
    /* Slow scrolling */
    padding-top: 50px;
    /* Space for title */
}

.awards-list-content:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Timeline Awards Style */
.timeline-awards {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-left: 10px;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.3);
}

.timeline-awards li {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-left: 30px;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* The Timeline Dot */
.timeline-awards li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -7px;
    top: 12px;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.6);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-awards li:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    background: #fff;
}

.timeline-awards .year {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    margin-right: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes scroll-up {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        /* Scroll half way (since content is duplicated) */
    }
}

/* Advantage Cards */
.advantage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.advantage-card {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.card-num {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.advantage-card h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.advantage-list li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-left: 25px;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    /* Updated to 1.4rem */
}

.advantage-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
}

.card-note {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Offer List */
.offer-list li {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding-left: 25px;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.offer-list li::before {
    content: '•';
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.offer-list strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Mobile Menu */
.nav-right {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: #050505;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 100px 40px;
    gap: 30px;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 999;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.mobile-menu.active {
    right: 0;
}

.mobile-menu a {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive Updates */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .facilitator-main {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .facilitator-img-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    }

    .awards-list ul {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .advantage-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Nav */
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .glass-nav {
        width: 95%;
        padding: 15px;
        top: 10px;
    }

    .trust-grid,
    .steps-grid,
    .benefits-grid,
    .not-grid,
    .services-grid,
    .blog-grid,
    .facilitators-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .path-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .arrow {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .link-gold {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Past Funders Marquee
   ========================================= */
.past-funders-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-wrapper {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding: 30px 0;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    /* Rounded corners for the glass container */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    /* Subtle glass background */
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    /* Space between rows */
}

.marquee-wrapper::before,
.marquee-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-wrapper::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-color), transparent);
}

.marquee-wrapper::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-color), transparent);
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
    /* Performance */
    animation: scroll-left 40s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track.scroll-right {
    animation-name: scroll-right;
}

.marquee-track.fast {
    animation-duration: 35s;
}

.marquee-track.slow {
    animation-duration: 45s;
}

.marquee-wrapper:hover .marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.funder-logo {
    height: 50px;
    /* Slightly smaller for density */
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0.8);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.funder-logo:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1.2);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 10;
}

@keyframes scroll-left {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

@keyframes scroll-right {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .funder-logo {
        height: 35px;
    }

    .marquee-track {}
}

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Dancing+Script:wght@700&display=swap');

.who-text {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    /* Requested 1.4rem */
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Letter Section */
.letter-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}

.letter-card {
    padding: 60px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
    /* Subtle gold border */
}

.letter-title {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.letter-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.signature {
    font-family: 'Dancing Script', cursive;
    /* Coca Cola style */
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin: 20px 0 10px 0;
}

/* --- COURSES & PRICING PAGE STYLES --- */

/* 1. Courses Header */
.courses-header-section {
    padding: 180px 20px 80px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -20%, rgba(251, 188, 4, 0.1), transparent 60%);
}

/* 2. Orientation Strip */
/* 2. Orientation Strip */
.orientation-strip {
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    padding: 30px 0;
}

.orientation-grid {
    display: flex;
    /* Force horizontal */
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    /* Ensure they stay on one line if possible, or scroll */
}

/* On very small screens, allow wrap but center */
@media(max-width: 900px) {
    .orientation-grid {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .orientation-divider {
        display: none;
    }
}

.orientation-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    white-space: nowrap;
    /* Prevent internal wrapping */
}

.orientation-arrow {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

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

.orientation-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 30px;
    background: var(--glass-border);
    display: block;
    /* Show by default on desktop */
}

/* FAQ Text Size Override */
.faq-section p {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* 3. Pricing Tiers Enhancements */
.pricing-section {
    padding-bottom: 100px;
}

.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: start;
}

.tier-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.tier-highlight {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.price-strike {
    text-decoration: line-through;
    opacity: 0.6;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: block;
}

.price-local {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.tier-benefit {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.microcopy-upgrade {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin: 10px 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-style: italic;
}

.installment-terms {
    background: rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.1);
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 15px 0;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.popular-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--text-primary);
    color: #000;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 4. Cohort Section (High Impact) */
.cohort-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.cohort-wrapper {
    padding: 60px;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.cohort-details-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.cohort-date {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 10px 0;
}

.cohort-eligibility {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Countdown */
.countdown {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.time-block {
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    min-width: 80px;
}

.time-block span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.time-block label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: 5px;
    display: block;
}

/* Value Stack */
.value-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.value-item h4 {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.value-tag {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.total-value {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.05);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Calendar Strip */
.cohort-calendar-strip {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding: 30px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.calendar-dates {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.date-item {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    min-width: 150px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.date-item.active {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    opacity: 1;
    background: rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.1);
}

.date-item span {
    display: block;
}

.cohort-name {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.cohort-start {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* 5. Comparison Table */
.comparison-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.table-responsive {
    padding: 40px;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    min-width: 600px;
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.comparison-table th:first-child,
.comparison-table td:first-child {
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* --- HOMEPAGE REFINEMENTS (Teaser & Stories) --- */

/* 1. Teaser Grid (Forced 3 Columns) */
.teaser-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    /* Force 3 columns */
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.teaser-card {
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.teaser-desc {
    margin: 10px 0 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .teaser-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        /* Stack on mobile */
    }
}

/* 2. Video Gallery (Refined - 2 Rows/Columns) */
.video-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    /* 2 Columns as requested */
    gap: 30px;
    /* Larger gap */
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.video-card {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.video-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.video-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: #000;
}

.thumbnail-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.video-card:hover .thumbnail-img {
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.play-button {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    /* Bigger play button */
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #000;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.5);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.video-card:hover .play-button {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.video-caption {
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .video-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* 3. Testimonial Marquee */
.marquee-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    /* Fade edges */
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    width: max-content;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.marquee-left {
    animation: scrollLeft 40s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-right {
    animation: scrollRight 45s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause on hover */
.marquee-container:hover .marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-card {
    width: 350px;
    padding: 30px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: normal;
}

.marquee-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.marquee-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.author-pill {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    /* Pill/Squircle shape */
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.author-pill img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.author-info h5 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.author-info span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

@keyframes scrollLeft {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    /* Assumes content is duplicated */
}

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

    100% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

.comparison-table th {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments for new page */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cohort-details-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .countdown {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .time-block {
        min-width: 60px;
        padding: 10px;
    }

    .time-block span {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Unfair Advantage Section (Refined) */
.unfair-advantage-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}

.advantage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.advantage-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
}

.advantage-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    /* Optional: Replace with graphic if available */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.4));
}

.advantage-item h3 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    /* Matching 'Trusted by Global Funders' roughly */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.advantage-item p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Pricing Tiers Accents */
.tier-bronze {
    border-top: 3px solid #Cca07D;
    /* Bronze */
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 20px rgba(204, 160, 125, 0.1);
}

.tier-silver {
    border-top: 3px solid #E3E4E8;
    /* Silver */
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 20px rgba(227, 228, 232, 0.1);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    /* Make silver pop */
}

.tier-gold {
    border-top: 3px solid #FDD835;
    /* Gold */
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 20px rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.1);
}

.tier-bronze h3 {
    color: #Cca07D !important;
}

.tier-silver h3 {
    color: #E3E4E8 !important;
}

.tier-gold h3 {
    color: #FDD835 !important;
}

/* User Segment Signal Bars */
.bar-bronze {
    border-color: #Cca07D !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(204, 160, 125, 0.2) !important;
}

.bar-silver {
    border-color: #E3E4E8 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(227, 228, 232, 0.2) !important;
}

.bar-gold {
    border-color: #FDD835 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.2) !important;
}

.bar-platinum {
    border-color: #4ECDC4 !important;

    /* --- NEW LADDER LAYOUT STYLES --- */

    /* Parent Container */
    .advantage-timeline-container {
        position: relative;
        max-width: 1000px;
        margin: 80px auto 0;
        padding: 20px 0;
    }

    /* Grid Background */
    .grid-background {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background-image:
            linear-gradient(rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
        background-size: 50px 50px;
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        border: 1px solid rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.1);
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    /* Track on Left */
    .timeline-track {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 20px;
        width: 6px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        z-index: 1;
        border-radius: 3px;
        box-shadow: none;
        /* Reset */
    }

    /* Progress Bar */
    .timeline-progress-bar {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 0%;
        background: var(--accent-gold);
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-gold);
        border-radius: 3px;
        transition: height 0.1s linear;
    }

    /* Item Structure - Right Aligned */
    .timeline-item {
        position: relative;
        margin-bottom: 100px;
        padding-left: 80px;
        /* Space for track */
        clear: both;
    }

    .timeline-content-wrapper,
    .timeline-content-wrapper.left,
    .timeline-content-wrapper.right {
        width: 100%;
        float: none;
        padding: 0;
        text-align: left;
    }

    /* Connector Dot */
    .timeline-item::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 50px;
        left: 17px;
        width: 12px;
        height: 12px;
        background: #000;
        border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        border-radius: 50%;
        z-index: 2;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* Connector Line */
    .timeline-item::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 56px;
        left: 26px;
        width: 54px;
        height: 1px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Active State */
    .advantage-card.active {
        border-color: var(--accent-gold);
        box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.15);
    }

    .timeline-item:has(.active)::before {
        background: var(--accent-gold);
        border-color: var(--accent-gold);
        box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-gold);
    }

    left: 16px;
    width: 34px;
}

.card-header-flex {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.inline-gold-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Typography Enforcement */
.advantage-card h3.gold-text {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin: 0;
}

.highlight-text {
    font-size: 1.20rem !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.card-note {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.05);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.2);
}

/* Hide Old Elements if present */
.timeline-content-wrapper.left::after,
.timeline-content-wrapper.right::after,
.watermark-icon {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-track {
        left: 10px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        padding-left: 50px;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .timeline-item::before {
        left: 7px;
    }

    .timeline-item::after {
        left: 16px;
        width: 34px;
    }

    .card-header-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

/* --- TRUST-FIRST HERO SECTION --- */
/* --- TRUST-FIRST HERO SECTION (Centered Override) --- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 700px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    /* Center Text */
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* Center Container */
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    /* Center Flex Items */
}

/* Darker Overlay (60-70% opacity) */
.hero-overlay-trust {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.75);
    z-index: -1;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 700px;
}

.positioning-line {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.1);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    /* Bottom border */
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    /* FORCE ROW */
    justify-content: center;
    /* FORCE CENTER */
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    /* Space between buttons */
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-btn-wrapper,
.btn-group {
    display: contents;
    /* Let buttons sit directly in flex container if wrapped */
}

.hero-microcopy {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-left: 5px;
}

.hero-stats-simple {
    margin-top: 60px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-stats-simple span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero-content.text-left {
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }

    .btn-group {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .btn {
        flex-grow: 1;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* --- BLOG GRID (3x2 Skin) --- */
.blog-grid-six {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    /* 3 Columns */
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.blog-card-skin {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.blog-card-skin:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.blog-skin-img {
    height: 180px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.p-4 {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #1e3a8a, #1e40af, #1e3a8a);
}

/* Blue */

.blog-skin-content {
    padding: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-skin-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 10px 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    flex-grow: 1;
    /* Push author down */
}

.blog-skin-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.blog-author-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: auto;
    /* Push to bottom */
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.author-img-wrapper {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.author-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-author-pill span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .blog-grid-six {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .blog-grid-six {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* --- CONTACT SECTION STYLES --- */
.contact-form {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    padding: 60px 40px 40px;
    /* Added Top Padding */
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-header {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
}

.contact-form h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

#contactForm {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

#contactForm input,
#contactForm textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}

#contactForm input:focus,
#contactForm textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

#contactForm button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --- SUBSCRIBE SECTION REFINEMENTS --- */
.subscribe-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #000;
    /* Dark background to pop against footer */
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.sub-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.sub-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.subscribe-form {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    /* Connected buttons style */
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.sub-input {
    flex-grow: 1;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 5px 0 0 5px;
    border: 1px solid #333;
    background: #fff;
    color: #000;
    font-size: 1rem;
    outline: none;
}

.sub-input::placeholder {
    color: #666;
}

.sub-btn {
    padding: 15px 30px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    /* User Request: GOLD */
    color: #000;
    /* Black text for contrast on gold */
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.sub-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(253, 216, 53, 0.3);
}

.sub-micro {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #555;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* --- TRUST BAR --- */
.trust-bar {
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.trust-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.trust-item h3 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.trust-item p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.trust-text p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .trust-text {
        grid-column: span 2;
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
}

/* --- HERO TRUST BADGE --- */
.hero-trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.hero-trust-badge .stars {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.hero-trust-badge span {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* --- FOOTER --- */
.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 100px;
    background: #000;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.footer-contact-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    top: -150px;
    /* Pull up to overlap */
    margin-bottom: -100px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.contact-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 60px;
    padding: 60px;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.contact-info h2 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-details {
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-row .icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-main {
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-logo {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #aaa 100%);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.brand-col p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 300px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--text-primary);
    color: #000;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.footer-col a {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding-top: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .contact-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 40px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}