/* ============================================================
   Trading Tatva — Dark Luxury Theme
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --navy-900: #ffffff; /* Clean white base background */
  --navy-850: #f7f8fa; /* Soft light gray alternate background */
  --navy-800: #eef1f4; /* Light gray for dividers and components */
  --navy-700: #e2e6ea; /* Medium light gray */
  --navy-card: #ffffff; /* Pure white card background */
  --navy-border: #e2e8f0; /* Subtle light border */
  
  --gold: #f0a010; /* Logo Primary Gold */
  --gold-bright: #ffc000; /* Logo Bright Gold */
  --gold-deep: #c3192e; /* Logo Crimson Red */
  
  --red: #c3192e;
  --red-bright: #e52d43;
  --red-deep: #9f1826;
  
  /* Beautiful red-to-gold luxury gradient from logo colors */
  --gold-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright) 0%, var(--red) 100%);
  
  --text: #1a1a1a; /* Dark charcoal for main text */
  --text-muted: #4a5568; /* Slate gray for secondary text */
  --text-dim: #718096; /* Cool gray for less important text */
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --maxw: 1200px;
  --shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); /* Soft subtle shadow for light theme */
  --font-head: "Sora", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, .font-head { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; }
a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }
img { max-width: 100%; }
.container { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 22px; }
section { position: relative; }

/* ---- Utility ---- */
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.text-muted-2 { color: var(--text-muted); }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 70px 0; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 56px; text-align: center; }
.section-head.left { margin-left: 0; text-align: left; }
.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.section-title .accent {
  background: var(--gold-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.gold-underline { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.gold-underline::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -14px; height: 3px;
  width: 64px; background: var(--gold-grad); border-radius: 3px;
}
.section-head.center .gold-underline::after { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.lead { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.08rem; }
.bg-alt { background: var(--navy-850); }
.divider-glow {
  height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--navy-border), transparent);
}

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .96rem; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid transparent; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold-grad); color: #1a1407;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.28);
}
.btn-gold:hover { color: #1a1407; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(195,25,46,.4); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--text); border-color: var(--navy-border); }
.btn-outline:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); color: var(--text); border-color: var(--navy-border); }
.btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 34px; font-size: 1.02rem; }

/* ---- Navbar ---- */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color .3s, background .3s;
}
.nav.scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--navy-border); background: rgba(255,255,255,.96); }
.nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 150px; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--text); }
.brand:hover { color: var(--text); }
.brand-mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--gold-grad); color: #1a1407; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(195,25,46,.35);
}
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-links a { color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem; position: relative; }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--text); }
.nav-links a.active::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px; height: 2px; width: 100%;
  background: var(--gold-grad); border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; color: var(--text); font-size: 1.5rem; cursor: pointer; }

/* ---- Hero ---- */
.hero {
  position: relative; padding: 125px 0 130px; overflow: hidden;
  background: #0d0b0c;
}
.hero .container {
  max-width: 100%;
  padding-left: 6%;
  padding-right: 6%;
}
.hero-bg-chart {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.72;
}

.hero-radial-mask {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d0b0c 0%, #0d0b0c 30%, rgba(13,11,12,0.85) 55%, transparent 95%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content-left {
  max-width: 100%; text-align: left;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
}
.hero-live-badge-center {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 24px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-live-badge-center .live-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #2ec27e;
  display: inline-block; animation: blink 1.2s infinite;
}
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.0rem, 4.8vw, 3.4rem); margin: 0 0 22px; letter-spacing: -1px; text-align: left; }
.hero h1 .accent {
  display: block;
  background: var(--gold-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.hero p.sub { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 620px; margin: 0 0 32px; text-align: left; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: flex-start; }
.hero-trust { display: flex; gap: 26px; flex-wrap: wrap; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .88rem; justify-content: flex-start; }
.hero-trust span i { color: var(--gold); margin-right: 6px; }
.hero-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 22px; left: 22px; right: 22px; z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.82); border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 18px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.hero-badge .ico { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--gold-grad); color: #1a1407; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.2rem; }

/* ---- Cards ---- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.cards-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.cards-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.cards-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px; transition: transform .25s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(240, 160, 16, 0.14);
}
.card .ico {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 22px;
  background: rgba(240, 160, 16, 0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(240, 160, 16, 0.22);
}
.card h3 { font-size: 1.16rem; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.card p { color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; font-size: .96rem; }

/* pillars (small icon chips) */
.pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.pillar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 20px;
  background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color .25s, transform .25s;
}
.pillar:hover { border-color: rgba(195,25,46,.5); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.pillar i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.5rem; }
.pillar span { font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- Split sections ---- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.check-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 24px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.check-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; color: var(--text-muted); }
.check-list li i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 3px; }

/* ---- CTA strip ---- */
.cta-strip {
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 300px at 50% 0%, rgba(195,25,46,.16), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-900));
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 64px 40px; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-strip h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.7rem); margin: 0 0 12px; }
.cta-strip .accent { background: var(--gold-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; display:block; }
.cta-strip p { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 28px; }

/* ---- Quote banner ---- */
.quote-banner {
  text-align: center; padding: 80px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(800px 400px at 50% 50%, rgba(195,25,46,.08), transparent 70%);
}
.quote-banner blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.2vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.4;
}
.quote-banner .mark { color: var(--gold); font-size: 3rem; line-height: 0; }

/* ---- Timeline ---- */
.timeline { position: relative; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 30px; }
.timeline::before { content:""; position:absolute; left: 7px; top: 6px; bottom: 6px; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), transparent); }
.tl-item { position: relative; padding: 0 0 36px 28px; }
.tl-item::before { content:""; position:absolute; left: -1px; top: 4px; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-grad); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(195,25,46,.15); }
.tl-item h4 { margin: 0 0 6px; }
.tl-item p { color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ---- Accordion (FAQ / curriculum) ---- */
.accordion { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.acc-item { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; }
.acc-head {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: 0; color: var(--text);
  padding: 20px 22px; font-size: 1.04rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px; font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.acc-head .plus { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.4rem; transition: transform .25s; flex-shrink: 0; }
.acc-item.open .acc-head .plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.acc-body { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .3s ease; }
.acc-body-inner { padding: 0 22px 20px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.acc-body-inner ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; }
.acc-body-inner ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* ---- Pricing ---- */
.pricing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; align-items: stretch; }
.price-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-card), var(--navy-800));
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 34px 30px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: transform .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.price-card.featured { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(195,25,46,.18); }
.price-tag { position: absolute; }
.price-card .badge-pop {
  align-self: flex-start; background: var(--gold-grad); color: #1a1407; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 14px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.price-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.price-card .price { font-size: 2.4rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; }
.price-card .price small { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-dim); font-weight: 400; }
.price-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 22px 0 28px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.price-card ul li { display: flex; gap: 10px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .95rem; }
.price-card ul li i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 3px; }
.price-card .btn { margin-top: auto; justify-content: center; }

/* ---- Stats ---- */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; text-align: center; }
.stat .num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 700; background: var(--gold-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.stat .label { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .92rem; }

/* ---- Testimonials ---- */
.filter-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.chip {
  background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; transition: all .2s; text-transform: capitalize;
}
.chip:hover { color: var(--text); }
.chip.active { background: var(--gold-grad); color: #1a1407; border-color: transparent; }
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.testi-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.testi-card .stars { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testi-card .quote { color: var(--text); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testi-card .person { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: auto; }
.testi-card .avatar { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-grad); display: grid; place-items: center; color:#1a1407; font-weight: 700; }
.testi-card .person .meta strong { display: block; }
.testi-card .person .meta span { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .85rem; }
.testi-card .video-frame { position: relative; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 18px; aspect-ratio: 16/9; border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); }
.testi-card iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; }

/* ---- Blog ---- */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.post-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.post-card .thumb { aspect-ratio: 16/9; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-700), var(--navy-900)); display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.post-card .thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.post-card .body { padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-meta { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-dim); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cat-tag { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: .72rem; }
.post-card h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.post-card h3 a { color: var(--text); }
.post-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.post-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .94rem; flex: 1; }
.post-card .read-more { margin-top: 14px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; }

.featured-post {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 0; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-card), var(--navy-800));
}
.featured-post .thumb { min-height: 320px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-700), var(--navy-900)); }
.featured-post .thumb img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit: cover; }
.featured-post .body { padding: 44px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.featured-post h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin: 12px 0 14px; }
.featured-post h2 a { color: var(--text); }

/* pagination + search */
.toolbar { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 36px; align-items: center; }
.search-box { display: flex; gap: 0; max-width: 340px; width: 100%; }
.search-box input {
  flex: 1; background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); color: var(--text);
  padding: 11px 16px; border-radius: 50px 0 0 50px; outline: none; font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.search-box button { border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0; padding: 11px 18px; }
.pagination { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pagination a, .pagination span {
  min-width: 42px; height: 42px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; padding: 0 10px;
}
.pagination a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.pagination .current { background: var(--gold-grad); color: #1a1407; border-color: transparent; }
.pagination .disabled { opacity: .35; pointer-events: none; }

/* ---- Blog detail / article ---- */
.article-hero { padding: 80px 0 40px; }
.article-hero .wrap { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.article-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem); margin: 16px 0; }
.article-cover { max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto 48px; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); aspect-ratio: 21/9; }
.article-cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.article-body { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.article-body p { color: #cdd6e6; margin: 0 0 22px; }
.article-body h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 38px 0 16px; }
.article-body blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 4px 0 4px 22px; margin: 28px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--text);
}
.author-box {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: center; margin: 48px auto 0; max-width: 760px;
  background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px;
}
.author-box .avatar { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-grad); display: grid; place-items: center; color:#1a1407; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ---- Forms ---- */
.form-card { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 38px; }
.field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 500; }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  width: 100%; background: var(--navy-800); border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); color: var(--text);
  padding: 13px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); outline: none; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .98rem;
  transition: border-color .2s;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; }

.info-card { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.info-card .ico { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 11px; background: rgba(195,25,46,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(195,25,46,.22); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.info-card strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.info-card a, .info-card span { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* flash */
.flash { padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid; font-size: .95rem; }
.flash.success { background: rgba(46,160,93,.12); border-color: rgba(46,160,93,.4); color: #79e0a3; }
.flash.danger { background: rgba(214,69,69,.12); border-color: rgba(214,69,69,.4); color: #f0a3a3; }

/* ---- Floating WhatsApp ---- */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed; bottom: 24px; right: 24px; z-index: 900;
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: #25d366; color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.7rem; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37,211,102,.4);
  transition: transform .2s;
}
.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.08); color: #fff; }

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.footer { background: var(--navy-850); border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border); padding: 70px 0 28px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.footer h5 { font-size: .82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--text-dim); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.footer ul a { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .94rem; }
.footer ul a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer .about p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .94rem; max-width: 320px; }
.socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px; }
.socials a { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--navy-border); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.socials a:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border); padding-top: 26px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .85rem; }
.disclaimer { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .82rem; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 24px; text-align: center; line-height: 1.7; }

/* page hero (generic) */
.page-hero { padding: 110px 0 70px; text-align: center;
  background: radial-gradient(800px 400px at 50% 0%, rgba(195,25,46,.1), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-850)); }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); margin: 14px 0 18px; }
.page-hero h1 .accent { background: var(--gold-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.page-hero p { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* legal */
.legal { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.legal h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 36px 0 12px; }
.legal p, .legal li { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* reveal animation */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-grid, .split, .featured-post { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { min-height: 280px; }
  .cards-3, .cards-4, .pillars, .pricing-grid, .testi-grid, .blog-grid, .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .section { padding: 70px 0; }
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed; inset: 150px 0 auto 0; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
    background: var(--navy-850); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
    padding: 10px 22px 22px; transform: translateY(-120%); transition: transform .3s; align-items: stretch;
  }
  .nav-links.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .nav-links li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border); }
  .nav-links a { display: block; padding: 15px 0; }
  .nav-links a.active::after { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-cta .btn { display: none; }
  .cards-2, .cards-3, .cards-4, .pillars, .pricing-grid, .testi-grid, .blog-grid, .stats, .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-strip { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .form-card { padding: 26px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   LIVE MARKET — ticker tape, animated chart, photo backdrops
   ============================================================ */

/* Ticker tape */
.ticker {
  position: sticky; top: 150px; z-index: 990;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
  background: #110f10;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #221e20;
  height: 40px; overflow: hidden; font-size: .84rem;
}
.ticker-live {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; flex-shrink: 0;
  height: 100%; padding: 0 16px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-size: .72rem; color: #110f10; background: var(--gold-grad);
  z-index: 2;
}
.ticker-live .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #110f10;
  animation: blink 1.2s infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: .25; } }
.ticker-viewport { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 100%; }
.ticker-viewport::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #110f10); pointer-events: none;
}
.ticker-track { display: flex; align-items: center; height: 100%; white-space: nowrap; width: max-content; animation: ticker-scroll 60s linear infinite; }
.ticker:hover .ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes ticker-scroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.tk-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 0 22px; border-right: 1px solid #221e20; color: #eef2f8; }
.tk-name { color: #8c91a0; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .3px; }
.tk-price { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; font-weight: 600; color: #eef2f8; }
.tk-price.up, .tk-chg.up { color: #0df28a; }
.tk-price.down, .tk-chg.down { color: #ff3b30; }
.tk-chg { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; font-size: .78rem; color: #eef2f8; }
.tk-item.tk-flash-active { animation: tk-flash .6s ease; }
@keyframes tk-flash { 0% { background: rgba(13,242,138,0.15); } 100% { background: transparent; } }

/* Live hero canvas */
#heroChart { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.hero-visual.has-photo::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image: var(--photo); background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: .16; filter: saturate(1.1);
}
.hero-visual.has-photo .overlay { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.55) 100%); }

/* Subtle moving market grid behind the hero */
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .5;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 44px 44px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(700px 400px at 75% 30%, #000, transparent 75%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(700px 400px at 75% 30%, #000, transparent 75%);
  animation: grid-pan 18s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes grid-pan { from { background-position: 0 0, 0 0; } to { background-position: 44px 44px, 44px 44px; } }
.hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Photo-backed CTA strip */
.cta-strip.photo {
  --photo: url('');
}
.cta-strip.photo::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image: var(--photo); background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: .14;
}
.cta-strip.photo > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ticker-track, .hero::after, .ticker-live .dot { animation: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .ticker-live { padding: 0 10px; }
  .tk-item { padding: 0 14px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MICRO-INTERACTIONS — make the whole site feel alive
   ============================================================ */

/* Scroll progress bar */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0;
  background: var(--gold-grad); z-index: 2000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(195,25,46,.6); transition: width .1s linear;
}

/* Self-drawing gold underline on reveal */
.gold-underline::after { transform-origin: left; }
.section-head.center .gold-underline::after { transform-origin: center; }
.reveal .gold-underline::after,
.reveal.gold-underline::after { transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform .7s .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); }
.reveal.in .gold-underline::after,
.reveal.in.gold-underline::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Shimmer sweep across gold accent text */
.section-title .accent, .hero h1 .accent, .cta-strip .accent, .page-hero h1 .accent {
  background-size: 200% auto; animation: shimmer 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer { to { background-position: 200% center; } }

/* Button shine sweep */
.btn-gold { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn-gold::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -120%; width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.45), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg); transition: none;
}
.btn-gold:hover::after { animation: shine .8s; }
@keyframes shine { to { left: 130%; } }

/* Card sheen sweep + icon pop on hover */
.card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(195,25,46,.12), transparent 45%);
  transition: opacity .35s;
}
.card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.card .ico { transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), color .25s, background .25s; }
.card:hover .ico { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08); color: var(--gold-bright); }
.card:hover .ico i { animation: ico-pop .5s; }
@keyframes ico-pop { 0%,100% { transform: rotate(0); } 35% { transform: rotate(-9deg); } 70% { transform: rotate(6deg); } }

/* Pillars + info cards: animated left accent */
.pillar { position: relative; }
.pillar::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 3px; height: 0; background: var(--gold-grad); border-radius: 3px; transition: height .3s;
}
.pillar:hover::before { height: 60%; }
.pillar:hover i { animation: ico-pop .5s; }

/* Floating elements */
.hero-badge { animation: float 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes float { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-7px); } }

/* Value / grid card icons gently float, offset per card */
.values .card .ico, .value-float { animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.grid .card:nth-child(2n) .ico { animation-delay: -1.5s; }
.grid .card:nth-child(3n) .ico { animation-delay: -3s; }

/* Count-up stats pop */
.stat .num { display: inline-block; }
.stats .reveal.in .num { animation: num-pop .6s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
@keyframes num-pop { 0% { transform: scale(.6); opacity: 0; } 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } }

/* Animated timeline (About) */
.timeline::before { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; transition: transform 1.1s ease; }
.timeline.in::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.tl-item { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-14px); transition: opacity .5s, transform .5s; }
.timeline.in .tl-item { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.timeline.in .tl-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .15s; }
.timeline.in .tl-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .3s; }
.timeline.in .tl-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .45s; }
.timeline.in .tl-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .6s; }
.tl-item::before { transition: box-shadow .3s; }
.timeline.in .tl-item::before { animation: dot-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes dot-pulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(195,25,46,.15); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(195,25,46,.05); }
}

/* Mini sparkline inside cards */
.spark { display: block; width: 100%; height: 42px; margin-top: 18px; opacity: .9; }
.card .spark { margin-top: 20px; }

/* Quote banner mark pulse */
.quote-banner .mark { display: inline-block; animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* Nav CTA subtle attention pulse */
.nav-cta .btn-gold { animation: cta-pulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes cta-pulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(195,25,46,.28); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(195,25,46,.55); }
}

/* Image hover zoom for blog/post thumbs */
.post-card .thumb img, .featured-post .thumb img { transition: transform .6s ease; }
.post-card:hover .thumb img, .featured-post:hover .thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* Link underline grow for read-more */
.read-more { position: relative; }
.read-more i { transition: transform .25s; }
.read-more:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* WhatsApp float gentle bob + ring */
.wa-float { animation: float 3.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.wa-float::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.5); animation: wa-ring 2.4s infinite;
}
@keyframes wa-ring { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.45); } 70%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(37,211,102,0); } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scroll-progress, .btn-gold::after, .hero-badge, .values .card .ico, .value-float,
  .quote-banner .mark, .nav-cta .btn-gold, .wa-float, .wa-float::before,
  .section-title .accent, .timeline.in .tl-item::before { animation: none !important; }
  .gold-underline::after { transition: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   THEME DARK OVERRIDES (for alternating sections in light mode)
   ============================================================ */
.theme-dark {
  background-color: #0d0b0c !important;
  color: #eef2f8 !important;
  --navy-900: #0d0b0c;
  --navy-850: #141213;
  --navy-800: #1d1a1b;
  --navy-700: #262223;
  --navy-card: #181516;
  --navy-border: #322b2c;
  --text: #eef2f8;
  --text-muted: #9fa5b5;
  --text-dim: #6e7485;
  --shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}
.theme-dark a {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}
.theme-dark a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright) !important;
}
.theme-dark .btn-gold {
  color: #1a1407 !important;
}
.theme-dark .btn-gold:hover {
  color: #1a1407 !important;
}
.theme-dark .card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-card), var(--navy-800)) !important;
  border-color: var(--navy-border) !important;
}
.theme-dark .pillar {
  background: var(--navy-card) !important;
  border-color: var(--navy-border) !important;
  color: var(--text) !important;
}
.theme-dark .btn-outline {
  color: var(--text) !important;
  border-color: var(--navy-border) !important;
}
.theme-dark .btn-outline:hover {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
}
.theme-dark .btn-ghost {
  color: var(--text) !important;
  border-color: var(--navy-border) !important;
}
.theme-dark .btn-ghost:hover {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
}
.theme-dark .lead {
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}
.theme-dark .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}
.theme-dark .acc-item {
  background: var(--navy-card) !important;
  border-color: var(--navy-border) !important;
}
.theme-dark .acc-head {
  color: var(--text) !important;
}
.theme-dark .acc-body-inner {
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}
.theme-dark .info-card {
  background: var(--navy-card) !important;
  border-color: var(--navy-border) !important;
}
.theme-dark .divider-glow {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--navy-border), transparent) !important;
}

/* ---- Blueprint Grid & Card ---- */
.blueprint-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.blueprint-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  transition: transform .2s, border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.blueprint-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.blueprint-card .ico {
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ---- Orbit Support Diagram ---- */
.orbit-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.orbit-center {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0d0b0c;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.22);
}
.orbit-center span {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.orbit-center small {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.orbit-ring-dashed {
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.orbit-nodes-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.orbit-node {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: auto;
  background: #110f10;
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  padding: 10px 8px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 140px;
  height: 85px;
  white-space: normal;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: transform .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.orbit-node:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -55%) scale(1.05) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.orbit-node .ico {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* Position 5 orbiting nodes */
.node-1 { top: 14.5%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.node-2 { top: 39%; left: 83.5%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.node-3 { top: 78.5%; left: 71%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.node-4 { top: 78.5%; left: 29%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.node-5 { top: 39%; left: 16.5%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blueprint-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .orbit-container {
    height: 380px;
    max-width: 380px;
  }
  .orbit-ring-dashed {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
  }
  .orbit-center {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }
  .orbit-center span {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .orbit-center small {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
  .orbit-node {
    width: 108px;
    height: 75px;
    padding: 6px 4px;
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .orbit-node .ico {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .node-1 { top: 18%; left: 50%; }
  .node-2 { top: 39%; left: 81.5%; }
  .node-3 { top: 71%; left: 70%; }
  .node-4 { top: 71%; left: 30%; }
  .node-5 { top: 39%; left: 18.5%; }
}

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

/* ---- Eyebrow Divider ---- */
.eyebrow-divider {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow-divider::before, .eyebrow-divider::after {
  content: "";
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* ---- FAQ Layout & Alignments ---- */
.acc-item {
  background: #110f10;
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
}
.acc-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(240, 160, 16, 0.35);
}
.acc-head {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.faq-head-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.faq-head-left .ico {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(240, 160, 16, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 160, 16, 0.22);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.acc-head .plus {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
  font-family: monospace;
}
.acc-item.open .acc-head .plus {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.acc-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
}
.acc-body-inner {
  padding: 0 24px 24px 84px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---- FAQ Growth Banner ---- */
.growth-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #110f10 0%, #151314 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.growth-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}
.growth-icon-container {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(240, 160, 16, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 160, 16, 0.25);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.growth-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.growth-text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.growth-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.growth-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.growth-bullets {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.growth-bullets span i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-right: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .growth-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 30px;
  }
  .growth-right {
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .growth-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .growth-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .growth-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .growth-bullets {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .acc-body-inner {
    padding-left: 24px;
  }
}