/* ============================================================
   Northern Star Business Consult — Design System
   Brand: navy #001740 · gold #d3af37 · dark #1b1b1b · light #f2f2f2
   ============================================================ */

/* fonts now loaded via <link> tags in HTML head for faster paint */

:root {
  --navy: #001740;
  --navy-2: #0a2050;
  --navy-3: #001029;
  --gold: #d3af37;
  --gold-2: #b8952e;
  --gold-soft: #e9c860;
  --dark: #1b1b1b;
  --light: #f2f2f2;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --grey-1: #6b7280;
  --grey-2: #9ca3af;
  --grey-3: #e5e7eb;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 23, 64, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 23, 64, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 23, 64, 0.18);
  --shadow-gold: 0 12px 30px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.30);
  --radius: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --container: 1200px;
  --easing: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
*::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: 'Lato', -apple-system, system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.container-narrow { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* ============================================================
   TOP BAR (announcement)
   ============================================================ */
.topbar {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.15);
  line-height: 1.4;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 101;
}
.topbar a { color: var(--white); margin-left: 6px; transition: color .2s; white-space: nowrap; }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.topbar .tb-full { display: inline; }
.topbar .tb-short { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .topbar { font-size: 11.5px; padding: 8px 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; }
  .topbar a { display: inline-block; margin-left: 4px; }
  .topbar .tb-full { display: none; }
  .topbar .tb-short { display: inline; }
  .nav { top: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .topbar { font-size: 11px; padding: 7px 10px; }
  .nav { top: 30px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   NAV
   ============================================================ */
.nav {
  background: var(--white);
  position: sticky;
  top: 36px;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-3);
  transition: box-shadow .3s var(--easing), background .3s var(--easing);
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.nav-logo img { height: 44px; width: auto; }
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-menu a {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: color .2s, background .2s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }
.nav-menu a.active { color: var(--gold-2); }
.nav-menu a.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  padding: 12px 22px !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--gold-soft) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 26px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 5px auto;
  transition: transform .3s, opacity .3s;
}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 12px 24px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-3);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-110%);
    transition: transform .35s var(--easing);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-menu.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .nav-menu li { width: 100%; }
  .nav-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 14px 8px;
    font-size: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-3);
    border-radius: 0;
  }
  .nav-menu a.active::after { display: none; }
  .nav-menu .nav-cta {
    margin-top: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    border: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s, color .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.4);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); }
.btn-outline-navy {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
}
.btn-outline-navy:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 36px; font-size: 16.5px; }
.btn-block { display: flex; width: 100%; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 60%, var(--navy) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 90px 0 80px;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -160px; right: -160px;
  width: 560px; height: 560px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 60px solid rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: floatRing 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -200px; left: -160px;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: floatRing 22s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes floatRing {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  50% { transform: translate(40px, -30px); }
}

.hero-grid {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.30);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-title .accent { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-img {
  position: relative;
}
.hero-img img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-img::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20px -20px 20px 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  z-index: -1;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero { padding: 60px 0; }
}

/* Smaller hero for inner pages */
.hero-inner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 60%, var(--navy) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 24px 70px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-inner h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hero-inner p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.hero-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 50px solid rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.06);
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */
.section { padding: 90px 0; }
.section-tight { padding: 60px 0; }
.section-light { background: var(--light); }
.section-dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.section-dark h2, .section-dark h3, .section-dark h4 { color: var(--white); }

.section-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-2);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-title { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.section-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.section-dark .section-sub { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); }
.section-head-center { text-align: center; margin: 0 auto 50px; }
.section-head-center .section-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ============================================================
   CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-3);
  transition: transform .35s var(--easing), box-shadow .35s var(--easing), border-color .35s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
/* original .card::before top-bar removed in favour of snake border (see SNAKE BORDER V2 block) */
.card-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.card p { color: var(--grey-1); margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Two-column row */
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.two-col img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.two-col.flip { direction: rtl; }
.two-col.flip > * { direction: ltr; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .two-col.flip { direction: ltr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PAIN POINTS / CHECKLIST
   ============================================================ */
.checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 14px 0 14px 42px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-3);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.checklist li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px; top: 18px;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'><path fill='%23001740' d='M6.3 11.3 3 8l1.4-1.4L6.3 8.5l5.3-5.3L13 4.6z'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
}
.checklist.alt li::before { background: var(--navy); background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'><path fill='%23d3af37' d='M6.3 11.3 3 8l1.4-1.4L6.3 8.5l5.3-5.3L13 4.6z'/></svg>"); }
.section-dark .checklist li { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); }

/* Pain X-list */
.xlist { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.xlist li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 12px 0 12px 38px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.xlist li::before {
  content: '✕';
  position: absolute; left: 6px; top: 12px;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  color: #dc2626;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS
   ============================================================ */
.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat {
  padding: 32px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.20);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
}
.stat:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.stat-num {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.testimonial {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; right: 24px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 80px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.30;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--grey-3);
}
.testimonial-name {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.testimonial-role { font-size: 14px; color: var(--grey-1); }

/* ============================================================
   STORE PRODUCT CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.product-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}
.product {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-3);
  transition: transform .35s var(--easing), box-shadow .35s var(--easing), border-color .3s;
}
.product:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.product-cover {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-2));
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.product-cover.cover-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001740, #0d4a8a); }
.product-cover.cover-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001740, #0a7a71); }
.product-cover.cover-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001740, #7c3aed); }
.product-cover.cover-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001740, #b91c1c); }
.product-cover.cover-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001740, #16a34a); }
.product-cover.cover-bundle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-2) 100%);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.product-cover::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; left: -50%;
  width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.product-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; right: 14px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
}
.product-cover.cover-bundle .product-badge { background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); }
.product-body { padding: 24px 24px 28px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.product-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.product-body p { color: var(--grey-1); font-size: 15px; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.product-price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.price-now {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.price-was {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.cta-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -80px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 40px solid rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.08);
}
.cta-strip h2 { color: var(--white); }
.cta-strip p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 32px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.cta-strip .pill-list {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER
   ============================================================ */
.newsletter {
  background: var(--light);
  padding: 64px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.newsletter h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.newsletter p { color: var(--grey-1); margin-bottom: 28px; max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 2px solid var(--grey-3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color .2s;
}
.newsletter-form input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy-3);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  padding: 64px 24px 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}
.footer-brand img { height: 56px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); max-width: 360px; font-size: 15px; }
.footer h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer li { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 15px; }
.footer a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); transition: color .2s; }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-contact-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.footer-contact-line .icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  padding: 22px 0 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PILLS / TAGS / BADGES
   ============================================================ */
.pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-2);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG LIST
   ============================================================ */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}
.post-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .35s var(--easing), box-shadow .35s var(--easing), border-color .3s;
}
.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-2));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.post-body { padding: 22px 24px 28px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.post-meta {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.post-body h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.post-body p { color: var(--grey-1); font-size: 15px; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.post-link {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color .2s, gap .2s;
}
.post-link:hover { color: var(--gold-2); gap: 10px; }

/* Single post layout */
.post-content { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 60px 24px; }
.post-content h1 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.post-content .post-meta { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.post-content h2 { margin: 36px 0 14px; }
.post-content h3 { margin: 28px 0 12px; }
.post-content p { margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.75; }
.post-content ul, .post-content ol { margin: 14px 0 22px 24px; }
.post-content li { margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.7; }
.post-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 14px 0 14px 24px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  margin: 24px 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
html.js-ready .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(60px);
  transition: opacity 1s var(--easing), transform 1s var(--easing);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
html.js-ready .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Slide in from sides */
.reveal-left { transform: translateX(-80px); }
.reveal-left.in { transform: translateX(0); }
.reveal-right { transform: translateX(80px); }
.reveal-right.in { transform: translateX(0); }

/* Scale-in (subtle pop) */
.reveal-scale { transform: scale(.92); opacity: 0; }
.reveal-scale.in { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }

/* Auto-stagger inside .card-grid, .product-grid, .blog-grid, .testimonials */
.card-grid > .reveal:nth-child(1), .product-grid > .reveal:nth-child(1),
.blog-grid > .reveal:nth-child(1), .testimonials > .reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.card-grid > .reveal:nth-child(2), .product-grid > .reveal:nth-child(2),
.blog-grid > .reveal:nth-child(2), .testimonials > .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .12s; }
.card-grid > .reveal:nth-child(3), .product-grid > .reveal:nth-child(3),
.blog-grid > .reveal:nth-child(3), .testimonials > .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .24s; }
.card-grid > .reveal:nth-child(4), .product-grid > .reveal:nth-child(4),
.blog-grid > .reveal:nth-child(4), .testimonials > .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .36s; }
.card-grid > .reveal:nth-child(5), .product-grid > .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .48s; }
.card-grid > .reveal:nth-child(6), .product-grid > .reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .58s; }

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: .12s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: .24s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: .36s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: .48s; }

/* Hero entrance: stagger eyebrow → headline → sub → CTAs */
.hero .reveal > .hero-eyebrow,
.hero-grid > .reveal > .hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: heroFadeUp .9s var(--easing) both;
  animation-delay: .15s;
}
.hero .reveal > .hero-title,
.hero-grid > .reveal > .hero-title {
  animation: heroFadeUp 1s var(--easing) both;
  animation-delay: .35s;
}
.hero .reveal > .hero-sub,
.hero-grid > .reveal > .hero-sub {
  animation: heroFadeUp .9s var(--easing) both;
  animation-delay: .55s;
}
.hero .reveal > .hero-actions,
.hero-grid > .reveal > .hero-actions {
  animation: heroFadeUp .9s var(--easing) both;
  animation-delay: .75s;
}
.hero .hero-img.reveal img,
.hero-grid .hero-img.reveal img {
  animation: heroImageIn 1.2s var(--easing) both;
  animation-delay: .4s;
}
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes heroImageIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px) scale(.96); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* Card hover gets a stronger lift + gold glow */
.card { will-change: transform, box-shadow; }
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 23, 64, 0.22), 0 0 0 1px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.30);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.product { will-change: transform, box-shadow; }
.product:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.012);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0, 23, 64, 0.22), 0 0 0 1px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.30);
}
.product .product-cover { transition: transform .6s var(--easing); }
.product:hover .product-cover { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Hero gold ring slow-spin */
.hero::before { animation: heroRing 28s linear infinite; }
@keyframes heroRing {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) rotate(180deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Subtle pulse on primary CTAs to draw the eye */
.btn-primary { position: relative; }
.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.55);
  animation: ctaPulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ctaPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.45); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(211, 175, 55, 0); }
}

/* Floating-up animation utility */
.float-up { animation: floatUp 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes floatUp {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to   { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* Logo/nav: small entrance fade */
.nav-logo img { animation: navLogoIn .8s var(--easing) both; }
@keyframes navLogoIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-12px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* Section title underline draw */
.section-title { position: relative; }
.section-head-center .section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 18px auto 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform .8s var(--easing) .3s;
}
.section-head-center.in .section-title::after,
.section-head-center .reveal.in .section-title::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Page link arrows nudge */
.post-link { transition: gap .3s var(--easing), color .2s; }

/* ============================================================
   IMMERSIVE / INTERACTIVE LAYER
   ============================================================ */

/* Scroll progress bar (top of viewport) */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-soft), var(--gold-2));
  z-index: 200;
  transition: width .15s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

/* Back-to-top floating button */
.to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 23, 64, 0.30);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(.85);
  transition: opacity .35s var(--easing), transform .35s var(--easing), background .25s, color .25s;
  z-index: 90;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800;
}
.to-top.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05); }

/* WhatsApp floating button */
.whatsapp-fab {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px; left: 28px;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 90;
  transition: transform .25s var(--easing), box-shadow .25s;
  animation: fabPulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
.whatsapp-fab:hover { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55); }
.whatsapp-fab svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
@keyframes fabPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45), 0 0 0 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
}

/* Tilt-on-hover for cards (subtle 3D feel) */
.card, .product, .post-card { transform-style: preserve-3d; }
.card[data-tilt-x], .product[data-tilt-x], .post-card[data-tilt-x] {
  transform: perspective(900px) rotateX(var(--tilt-x, 0deg)) rotateY(var(--tilt-y, 0deg)) translateY(var(--tilt-lift, 0));
  transition: transform .25s var(--easing), box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s;
}

/* Magnetic primary buttons */
.btn-primary { transition: transform .25s var(--easing), box-shadow .2s, background .2s; }

/* Gradient mesh accent on dark sections */
.section-dark { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.section-dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: meshFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes meshFloat {
  from { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  to   { transform: translate(-80px, 60px); }
}

/* Smooth image fade-in on lazy load */
img[loading="lazy"] { opacity: 0; transition: opacity .6s ease; }
img[loading="lazy"].loaded { opacity: 1; }

/* Hover sheen on product covers */
.product-cover { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.product-cover::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 80%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left .8s var(--easing);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.product:hover .product-cover::after { left: 130%; }

/* Animated nav-link underline */
.nav-menu a:not(.nav-cta) {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-menu a:not(.nav-cta)::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform .3s var(--easing);
}
.nav-menu a:not(.nav-cta):hover::before,
.nav-menu a:not(.nav-cta).active::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-menu a.active::after { display: none; }   /* defer to ::before */

/* Section transition: subtle parallax fade between sections */
.section, .cta-strip, .newsletter, .hero-inner, .hero {
  position: relative;
}

/* Cursor accent on buttons (focus ring) */
.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ============================================================
   IMMERSIVE LAYER  PHASE 2
   ============================================================ */

/* ----- Floating star particles in hero ----- */
.hero, .hero-inner { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
.particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}
.particle {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(0.4px);
  animation: particleFloat var(--dur, 14s) linear infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}
.particle.star {
  background: transparent;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold) 1.5px, transparent 2px);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(211,175,55,0.6));
}
@keyframes particleFloat {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 100vh) scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: var(--alpha, 0.55); }
  90%  { opacity: var(--alpha, 0.55); }
  100% { transform: translate(var(--drift, 40px), -10vh) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}
.hero-grid, .hero-inner > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ----- Mouse-parallax wrapper on hero ----- */
.hero-img, .hero-grid > div {
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ----- Word-by-word reveal (h1, h2 headings) -----
   IMPORTANT: only hide words once JS has added .js-ready to <html>.
   If JS fails to run, text stays fully visible (no invisible-text bug). */
html.js-ready .word-anim .word {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity .7s var(--easing), transform .7s var(--easing);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 60ms);
}
html.js-ready .word-anim.in .word { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ----- Trust marquee ----- */
.marquee {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(211,175,55,0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(211,175,55,0.18);
  padding: 18px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.marquee::before, .marquee::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 80px; z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), transparent); }
.marquee::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--navy), transparent); }
.marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 60px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marqueeSlide 40s linear infinite;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding-left: 60px;
}
.marquee-track > span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.marquee-track > span::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-left: 60px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
@keyframes marqueeSlide {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ----- Cursor spotlight on dark sections (desktop only) ----- */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .section-dark, .cta-strip {
    --mx: 50%;
    --my: 50%;
  }
  .section-dark::after, .cta-strip::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--mx) var(--my), rgba(211,175,55,0.10), transparent 50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .35s ease;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .section-dark:hover::after, .cta-strip:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
  .section-dark > *, .cta-strip > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
}

/* ----- Stronger reveal: more travel, more easing -----
   Same defensive rule: only HIDE if JS is ready. Otherwise content shows. */
html.js-ready .reveal { transform: translateY(80px); transition-duration: 1.2s; }
html.js-ready .reveal.in { transform: translateY(0); }
html.js-ready .reveal-scale.reveal { transform: translateY(40px) scale(.94); }
html.js-ready .reveal-scale.reveal.in { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
/* Without JS-ready, .reveal elements should be fully visible */
html:not(.js-ready) .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }

/* ----- Animated stat counters ----- */
.stat-num[data-count] { display: inline-block; min-width: 1.5ch; }

/* ----- Section divider: animated gold spark ----- */
.divider-spark {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 36px 0;
}
.divider-spark::before, .divider-spark::after {
  content: '';
  height: 1px; flex: 1; max-width: 220px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(211,175,55,0.4), transparent);
}
.divider-spark .star {
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold) 2px, transparent 3px);
  animation: starPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes starPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--gold)); }
}

/* ----- Hero title: solid white with a gold glow on the accent (no risky text-fill tricks) ----- */
.hero-title { color: var(--white) !important; -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--white) !important; }
.hero-title .accent {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--gold) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.40);
}

/* ----- Cards: glow on enter viewport ----- */
.card.in, .product.in, .post-card.in { animation: cardSettle .8s var(--easing) both; }
@keyframes cardSettle {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(211,175,55,0); }
  35%  { box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(211,175,55,0.20), 0 0 0 1px rgba(211,175,55,0.30); }
  100% { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
}

/* ----- Service icons: gentle bob ----- */
.card-icon { transition: transform .35s var(--easing); }
.card:hover .card-icon { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-4deg) scale(1.08); }

/* ----- Hero gradient orbs (extra ambient motion) ----- */
.hero { overflow: hidden; }
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-orb-a { background: var(--gold); top: -120px; left: -100px; animation: orbDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.hero-orb-b { background: #4a6fa5; bottom: -140px; right: -80px; animation: orbDrift 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse; }
@keyframes orbDrift {
  from { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(80px, -60px) scale(1.15); }
}

/* ----- Stronger CTA pulse ----- */
@keyframes ctaPulseStrong {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(211,175,55,0.55), 0 4px 14px rgba(211,175,55,0.35); }
  60%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(211,175,55,0), 0 4px 14px rgba(211,175,55,0.35); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(211,175,55,0), 0 4px 14px rgba(211,175,55,0.35); }
}
.btn-primary, .nav-cta, .cta-btn-primary { animation: ctaPulseStrong 2.4s ease-out infinite; }
.btn-primary::after { display: none; }   /* the old subtle pulse is replaced */

/* ----- Section entrance line decoration (gold accent line draws from left) ----- */
.section .container > .section-head-center,
.section .container > .reveal {
  position: relative;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee-track, .particle, .hero-orb,
  .hero-title, .btn-primary, .nav-cta, .cta-btn-primary,
  .divider-spark .star { animation: none !important; }
  .word-anim .word { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .btn-primary::after { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.text-navy { color: var(--navy); }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-sm { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mb-md { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mb-lg { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.flex-center { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.gap-sm { gap: 12px; }
.gap-md { gap: 20px; }

/* Force-hide email text (only mailto links allowed) */
.email-hidden { display: none !important; }

/* ============================================================
   CHECKOUT EMAIL MODAL (used by SLO + OTO Buy buttons)
   ============================================================ */
#nsbc-checkout-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  background: rgba(0, 16, 41, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s ease;
}
#nsbc-checkout-modal.open { opacity: 1; }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #1b1b1b !important;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 32px 30px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.40);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(.96);
  transition: transform .35s var(--easing, cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1));
  border-top: 4px solid #d3af37;
}
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-card * { color: inherit; }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-eyebrow { color: #b8952e !important; }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-title { color: #001740 !important; }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-product { background: #f2f2f2 !important; color: #001740 !important; }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-product strong { color: #b8952e !important; }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-label { color: #001740 !important; }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-input { color: #1b1b1b !important; background: #ffffff !important; border-color: #e5e7eb !important; }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-input::placeholder { color: #9ca3af !important; }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-submit { color: #001740 !important; }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-trust { color: #6b7280 !important; }
#nsbc-checkout-modal { background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78) !important; }
#nsbc-checkout-modal.open .ncm-card { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; right: 12px;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--light, #f2f2f2);
  border: none;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--grey-1, #6b7280);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-close:hover { background: #e5e7eb; color: var(--navy); }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
}
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-product {
  background: var(--light, #f2f2f2);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-product strong { color: var(--gold-2); }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-label {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-input {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 2px solid var(--grey-3, #e5e7eb);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: border-color .2s;
  width: 100%;
}
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-error {
  color: #dc2626;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  min-height: 18px;
}
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-submit {
  margin-top: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  color: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 18px 32px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.50); }
#nsbc-checkout-modal .ncm-trust {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--grey-1);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* ============================================================
   IMMERSIVE LAYER  PHASE 3
   Snake-border full-turn, animated compass hero, beefier scroll bar
   ============================================================ */

/* Bigger, bolder scroll progress bar */
.scroll-progress {
  height: 6px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, #f5d26b 50%, var(--gold-2) 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.7) !important;
}

/* ----- SNAKE BORDER (V3): robust + visible on every box type ----- */
.card, .product, .post-card, .pillar, .phase, .testimonial, .stat, .star-row > a, .star-row > div {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before, .product::before, .post-card::before, .pillar::before, .phase::before, .testimonial::before, .stat::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  width: 260%;
  height: 260%;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform-origin: 0 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    transparent 0deg,
    transparent 220deg,
    var(--gold-soft) 270deg,
    var(--gold) 310deg,
    #fff 330deg,
    var(--gold) 350deg,
    transparent 360deg
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.card:hover::before, .product:hover::before, .post-card:hover::before,
.pillar:hover::before, .phase:hover::before, .testimonial:hover::before, .stat:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: snakeSpin 2.6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes snakeSpin {
  from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}
/* The ::after acts as a mask covering everything except a thin border ring */
.card::after, .product::after, .post-card::after, .pillar::after, .phase::after, .testimonial::after, .stat::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 3px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 3px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* per-box mask backgrounds match each box's fill */
.section-dark .card::after { background: rgba(0, 23, 64, 0.94); }
.section-dark .pillar::after { background: rgba(0, 23, 64, 0.94); }
.phase::after { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-2)); }
.stat::after { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); }
.testimonial::after { background: var(--white); }
/* override the legacy testimonial decorative quote so it doesn't conflict with snake */
.testimonial::before {
  font-family: inherit !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    transparent 0deg,
    transparent 220deg,
    var(--gold-soft) 270deg,
    var(--gold) 310deg,
    #fff 330deg,
    var(--gold) 350deg,
    transparent 360deg
  ) !important;
  /* clear positioning from old rule */
  top: 50% !important; right: auto !important; left: 50% !important;
  font-size: 0 !important;
  line-height: 0 !important;
}
/* Card content above mask */
.card > *, .product > *, .post-card > *, .pillar > *, .phase > *, .testimonial > *, .stat > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
/* For products with image-cover top, the mask should sit BELOW the cover */
.product-cover { z-index: 3; }

/* ----- LOADING RING around primary CTAs (same technique) ----- */
.btn-primary, .nav-cta, .cta-btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.btn-primary::before, .nav-cta::before, .cta-btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -2;
  width: 250%;
  height: 250%;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    transparent 0deg,
    transparent 240deg,
    var(--gold-soft) 280deg,
    #fff 320deg,
    var(--gold) 360deg
  );
  animation: snakeSpin 2.4s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-primary::after, .nav-cta::after, .cta-btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  inset: 3px;
  background: inherit;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* These rules clobber the inherited bg trick; re-apply per-button bg */
.btn-primary::after { background: var(--gold); }
.nav-cta::after { background: var(--gold); }
.cta-btn-primary::after { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2)); }
/* Existing pulse stays */
.btn-primary, .nav-cta, .cta-btn-primary { animation: ctaPulseStrong 3.4s ease-out infinite !important; }

/* ----- ANIMATED COMPASS HERO ----- */
.hero-compass-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-compass {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.18));
}

.hero-compass .ring-outer {
  transform-origin: 300px 300px;
  animation: compassSpin 60s linear infinite;
}
.hero-compass .ring-mid {
  transform-origin: 300px 300px;
  animation: compassSpin 40s linear infinite reverse;
}
.hero-compass .ring-inner {
  transform-origin: 300px 300px;
  animation: compassSpin 25s linear infinite;
}
.hero-compass .compass-star {
  transform-origin: 300px 300px;
  animation: compassPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite, compassSpin 120s linear infinite;
}
.hero-compass .center-dot {
  animation: centerPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: 300px 300px;
}
.hero-compass .twinkle {
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: twinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  fill: var(--gold);
}
.hero-compass .twinkle:nth-child(2n) { animation-delay: 0.4s; animation-duration: 2.4s; }
.hero-compass .twinkle:nth-child(3n) { animation-delay: 0.9s; animation-duration: 3.6s; }
.hero-compass .twinkle:nth-child(5n) { animation-delay: 1.3s; animation-duration: 2.8s; }
.hero-compass .gold-streak { animation: streakDraw 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate; stroke-dasharray: 200; }

.hero-compass-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 5%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.18), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  animation: compassFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-compass-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.22);
  animation: compassSpin 45s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes compassSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes compassPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.04) rotate(2deg); }
}
@keyframes centerPulse {
  0%, 100% { r: 8; opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px var(--gold)); }
  50%      { r: 12; opacity: 0.85; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px var(--gold)); }
}
@keyframes twinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.6); }
}
@keyframes compassFloat {
  from { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  to   { transform: translate(0, -12px); }
}
@keyframes streakDraw {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 200; opacity: 0.2; }
  to   { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* Larger PARTICLES upgraded into stars */
.particle {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'><path fill='%23d3af37' d='M12 0l2.6 8.4L23 11l-7.4 2.6L12 22l-2.6-8.4L1 11l8.4-2.6z'/></svg>") !important;
  background-size: contain !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.65)) !important;
  animation: particleFloat var(--dur, 14s) linear infinite, starTwinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}
.particle.star {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'><path fill='%23d3af37' d='M12 0l2.6 8.4L23 11l-7.4 2.6L12 22l-2.6-8.4L1 11l8.4-2.6z'/></svg>") !important;
}
@keyframes starTwinkle {
  0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.5)); }
  50%      { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(211, 175, 55, 1)); }
}

/* MOST POPULAR red callout ribbon */
.callout-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px; right: 18px;
  z-index: 5;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626, #b91c1c);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.45);
  animation: ribbonPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ribbonPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.06); }
}

/* Star Framework horizontal layout helper */
.star-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .star-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .star-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* (the older .card::before top-bar rule is now overridden by the snake border block above) */

/* ============================================================
   HERO V4: CENTERED TEXT + ANIMATED STATS (no right-side image)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-centered {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001029 0%, #001740 50%, #001029 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 90px 24px 70px;
}
.hero-stage {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-centered .hs-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  opacity: 0.45;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-centered .hs-mesh-1 { top: -20%; right: -10%; width: 60%; height: 80%; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold), transparent 65%); animation: heroMesh1 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.hero-centered .hs-mesh-2 { bottom: -30%; left: -10%; width: 70%; height: 90%; background: radial-gradient(circle, #4a6fa5, transparent 60%); animation: heroMesh2 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.hero-centered .hs-mesh-3 { top: 30%; left: 35%; width: 40%; height: 60%; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-soft), transparent 70%); animation: heroMesh3 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate; opacity: 0.25; }
@keyframes heroMesh1 { from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } to { transform: translate(8%,-6%) scale(1.18); } }
@keyframes heroMesh2 { from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } to { transform: translate(-7%,8%) scale(1.22); } }
@keyframes heroMesh3 { from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } to { transform: translate(6%,-8%) scale(0.85); } }

/* faint dotted grid */
.hero-centered .hs-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(211,175,55,0.08) 1px, transparent 0),
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 16px 16px;
  background-position: 0 0, 8px 8px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}

/* diagonal streaking light particles */
.hero-centered .hs-streak {
  position: absolute;
  width: 120px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), #fff, var(--gold), transparent);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--gold));
  transform: rotate(-25deg);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hsStreak 7s linear infinite;
}
.hero-centered .hs-streak:nth-child(1) { top: 12%; left: -15%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.hero-centered .hs-streak:nth-child(2) { top: 30%; left: -15%; animation-delay: 1.2s; width: 80px; }
.hero-centered .hs-streak:nth-child(3) { top: 48%; left: -15%; animation-delay: 2.4s; width: 140px; }
.hero-centered .hs-streak:nth-child(4) { top: 65%; left: -15%; animation-delay: 3.6s; width: 90px; }
.hero-centered .hs-streak:nth-child(5) { top: 80%; left: -15%; animation-delay: 4.8s; width: 110px; }
.hero-centered .hs-streak:nth-child(6) { top: 22%; left: -15%; animation-delay: 6.0s; width: 100px; }
@keyframes hsStreak {
  0%   { transform: translate(0,0) rotate(-25deg); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(140vw,-50vh) rotate(-25deg); opacity: 0; }
}

/* CENTERED CONTENT */
.hero-centered-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-eyebrow-lg {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.40);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  animation: eyebrowGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes eyebrowGlow {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(211,175,55,0); }
  50%     { box-shadow: 0 0 28px 6px rgba(211,175,55,0.30); }
}
.hero-title-mega {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.6vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.hero-title-mega .accent {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-shadow: 0 0 36px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.45);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-title-mega .accent::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -6px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: accentUnderline 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes accentUnderline {
  0%, 30%  { transform: scaleX(0); opacity: 0; }
  50%      { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
  80%, 100%{ transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 0; }
}
.hero-sub-lg {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.3rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.hero-actions-center { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.btn-xl { padding: 22px 40px; font-size: 17px; }

/* Animated stats strip below the CTAs */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(0, 16, 41, 0.60);
  border: 1px solid rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.30);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40), inset 0 0 40px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.04);
}
.hstat { flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: 160px; padding: 0 14px; text-align: center; }
.hstat-num {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.35);
}
.hstat-label {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.hstat-label span { display: block; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); font-weight: 500; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-size: 11px; margin-top: 4px; }
.hstat-divider { width: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(211,175,55,0.45), transparent); margin: 4px 0; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .hstat-divider { display: none; }
  .hero-stats { padding: 22px 16px; gap: 22px; }
  .hstat { flex: 1 1 140px; }
}

/* Trust pills below CTAs */
.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-trust span {
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* New hero photo wrap with animated gold corner brackets */
.hero-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: visible;
}
.hero-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.25);
  transition: transform .5s var(--easing);
}
.hero-photo-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.02); }
/* gold corner brackets */
.hp-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.5));
  animation: hpCornerPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hp-corner-tl { top: -10px; left: -10px; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; border-radius: 12px 0 0 0; }
.hp-corner-tr { top: -10px; right: -10px; border-left: none; border-bottom: none; border-radius: 0 12px 0 0; animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.hp-corner-bl { bottom: -10px; left: -10px; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-radius: 0 0 0 12px; animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.hp-corner-br { bottom: -10px; right: -10px; border-left: none; border-top: none; border-radius: 0 0 12px 0; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes hpCornerPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); }
}

/* Ensure the old hero animations don't conflict */
.hero-centered .hero-eyebrow,
.hero-centered .hero-title,
.hero-centered .hero-sub,
.hero-centered .hero-actions { animation: none; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO FOUNDER PORTRAIT (kept hidden via .hf-discard)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-founder-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  margin: 0 auto;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hf-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.20) inset;
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(-3deg) rotateX(2deg);
  transition: transform .5s var(--easing);
}
.hf-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.05);
}
.hero-founder-wrap:hover .hf-card { transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg) scale(1.02); }

/* Floating role + name badge bottom-left */
.hf-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px; bottom: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 16, 41, 0.92), rgba(0, 23, 64, 0.92));
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.40);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 80%;
  animation: hfBadgeFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hf-badge-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hf-badge-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
@keyframes hfBadgeFloat {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to   { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* Top-right floating "50x" stat callout */
.hf-stat {
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px; right: -18px;
  width: 110px; height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold) 60%, var(--gold-2));
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 6;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.45), 0 0 0 4px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.12);
  animation: hfStatPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}
.hf-stat-num { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.hf-stat-label {
  font-size: 8.5px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 6px;
  padding: 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
@keyframes hfStatPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(-6deg); box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.45), 0 0 0 4px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.12); }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-3deg); box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.6), 0 0 0 8px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.18); }
}

/* Breathing gold halo behind the card */
.hf-halo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10% -8% -8% -10%;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.28), transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  animation: hfHaloBreathe 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes hfHaloBreathe {
  from { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); }
}

/* Rotating dashed gold ring around the card */
.hf-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -22px;
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.45);
  animation: hfRingSpin 32s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-founder-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  z-index: 3;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 0deg, transparent 270deg, var(--gold-soft) 320deg, var(--gold) 360deg);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  padding: 2px;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: hfRingSpin 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes hfRingSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Corner star sparks twinkling around the photo */
.hf-spark {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 5;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 22px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.85));
  animation: hfSparkTwinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hf-spark-1 { top: -16px; left: 20%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.hf-spark-2 { top: 30%; right: -22px; animation-delay: 0.7s; font-size: 18px; }
.hf-spark-3 { bottom: -18px; left: 35%; animation-delay: 1.4s; font-size: 24px; }
.hf-spark-4 { top: 60%; left: -22px; animation-delay: 2.1s; font-size: 16px; }
@keyframes hfSparkTwinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(0.8) rotate(0deg); }
  50%      { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.4) rotate(180deg); }
}

/* Hide the previous Growth Journey markup that we kept inside .hf-discard */
.hf-discard { display: none !important; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-founder-wrap { max-width: 360px; }
  .hf-stat { width: 90px; height: 90px; }
  .hf-stat-num { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO GROWTH JOURNEY (kept hidden via .hf-discard, retained for reference)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-journey-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(211,175,55,0.18), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, rgba(76, 134, 168, 0.18), transparent 60%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #001029 0%, #001740 50%, #001029 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 23, 64, 0.40), inset 0 0 60px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.05);
}

/* breathing mesh layers */
.hj-bg, .hj-bg-2 {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30%;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.45;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
.hj-bg   { background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, #d3af37, transparent 60%); animation: hjMesh1 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.hj-bg-2 { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 80%, #4a6fa5, transparent 60%); animation: hjMesh2 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes hjMesh1 { from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } to { transform: translate(8%, -6%) scale(1.15); } }
@keyframes hjMesh2 { from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } to { transform: translate(-6%, 8%) scale(1.2); } }

/* CSS starfield: 60 tiny twinkling stars baked into a multi-radial-gradient */
.hj-stars {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 12% 18%, #fff, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 24% 84%, #fff, transparent),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 38% 12%, #f5d26b, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.2px 1.2px at 52% 70%, #fff, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.6px 1.6px at 64% 28%, #fff, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 72% 88%, #d3af37, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.4px 1.4px at 84% 50%, #fff, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 96% 22%, #f5d26b, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 14% 56%, #fff, transparent),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 28% 36%, #f5d26b, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.2px 1.2px at 42% 92%, #fff, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.4px 1.4px at 56% 8%, #fff, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 68% 60%, #fff, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.6px 1.6px at 80% 12%, #d3af37, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 92% 78%, #fff, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.4px 1.4px at 6% 38%, #fff, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 18% 72%, #fff, transparent),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 30% 50%, #f5d26b, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 44% 24%, #fff, transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.2px 1.2px at 58% 44%, #fff, transparent);
  animation: hjStarTwinkle 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hjStarTwinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; }
}

/* diagonal streak particles flying across constantly */
.hj-streak {
  position: absolute;
  width: 80px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--gold));
  transform: rotate(-30deg);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hjStreakFly 6s linear infinite;
}
.hj-streak:nth-child(1) { top: 20%; left: -20%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.hj-streak:nth-child(2) { top: 45%; left: -20%; animation-delay: 1.4s; width: 50px; }
.hj-streak:nth-child(3) { top: 65%; left: -20%; animation-delay: 2.8s; width: 100px; }
.hj-streak:nth-child(4) { top: 78%; left: -20%; animation-delay: 4.0s; width: 60px; }
.hj-streak:nth-child(5) { top: 32%; left: -20%; animation-delay: 5.0s; width: 70px; }
@keyframes hjStreakFly {
  0%   { transform: translate(0,0) rotate(-30deg); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 0.9; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: translate(140vw, -60vh) rotate(-30deg); opacity: 0; }
}

/* the SVG itself */
.hj-svg {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ROTATING LIGHT RAYS from destination star */
.ray-spinner {
  transform-origin: 0 0;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: rayRotate 18s linear infinite;
}
.ray-spinner-2 {
  transform-origin: 0 0;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: rayRotate 12s linear infinite reverse;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
@keyframes rayRotate { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* GROWTH PATH drawing */
.hj-path,
.hj-path-glow {
  animation: hjPathDraw 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hjPathDraw {
  0%  { stroke-dashoffset: 700; }
  35% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  85% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 1; }
  100%{ stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 0; }
}

/* SPARK riding the path using offset-path */
.hj-spark {
  offset-path: path('M 60 540 Q 180 500 240 410 T 380 280 T 490 110');
  offset-rotate: auto;
  animation: hjSparkRide 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px var(--gold));
}
@keyframes hjSparkRide {
  0%  { offset-distance: 0%; opacity: 0; }
  5%  { opacity: 1; }
  35% { offset-distance: 100%; opacity: 1; }
  45% { opacity: 0; }
  100%{ offset-distance: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* MILESTONES fade/scale in as path passes */
.hj-milestone {
  opacity: 0;
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: hjMilestone 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hj-m1 { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.hj-m2 { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
.hj-m3 { animation-delay: 2.4s; }
@keyframes hjMilestone {
  0%, 5%   { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6); }
  12%      { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.2); }
  18%      { transform: scale(1); }
  85%      { opacity: 1; }
  100%     { opacity: 0; }
}

/* DESTINATION star: halo breathes, core flashes, 4-point slow-rotates */
.hj-halo  { animation: hjHaloPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box; }
.hj-core  { animation: hjCorePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box; }
.hj-star4 { animation: hjStarSpin 22s linear infinite; transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box; }
@keyframes hjHaloPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.18); }
}
@keyframes hjCorePulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.06); }
}
@keyframes hjStarSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* destination label fades in after path completes */
.hj-dest-label {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hjDestLabel 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hjDestLabel {
  0%, 35% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(490px, 230px); }
  45%     { opacity: 1; transform: translate(490px, 220px); }
  85%     { opacity: 1; }
  100%    { opacity: 0; }
}

/* 'TRIPLED' red badge flashing */
.hj-badge {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hjBadgeFlash 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
}
@keyframes hjBadgeFlash {
  0%, 40% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(120px, 80px) scale(0.6); }
  50%     { opacity: 1; transform: translate(120px, 80px) scale(1.2); }
  60%     { transform: translate(120px, 80px) scale(1); }
  85%     { opacity: 1; }
  100%    { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Stack the journey's content above the snake-border etc */
.hero-img.reveal { z-index: 2; position: relative; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hj-bg, .hj-bg-2, .hj-stars, .hj-streak, .ray-spinner, .ray-spinner-2,
  .hj-path, .hj-path-glow, .hj-spark, .hj-milestone, .hj-halo, .hj-core,
  .hj-star4, .hj-dest-label, .hj-badge { animation: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   v7  Kill the rotating "fan" + infinite pulse on buttons/cards.
   Replace with clean hover-lift + soft glow.
   ============================================================ */
/* Disable spinning conic-gradient ring around cards on hover */
.card::before, .product::before, .post-card::before,
.pillar::before, .phase::before, .testimonial::before, .stat::before {
  display: none !important;
}
.card, .product, .post-card, .pillar, .phase, .testimonial, .stat {
  transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s ease !important;
}
.card:hover, .product:hover, .post-card:hover, .pillar:hover,
.phase:hover, .testimonial:hover, .stat:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(0, 23, 64, 0.18),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.45) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}

/* Disable spinning border + infinite pulse on CTA buttons */
.btn-primary::before, .nav-cta::before, .cta-btn-primary::before {
  display: none !important;
}
.btn-primary, .nav-cta, .cta-btn-primary {
  animation: none !important;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, filter .25s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.32) !important;
}
.btn-primary:hover, .nav-cta:hover, .cta-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.48) !important;
  filter: brightness(1.06);
}
.btn-primary:active, .nav-cta:active, .cta-btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(211, 175, 55, 0.40) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   COOKIE CONSENT BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed; left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px;
  z-index: 9999; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(211,175,55,0.3);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  animation: cookieIn .35s var(--easing, ease-out) both;
}
.cookie-banner.show { display: flex; }
@keyframes cookieIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.cookie-banner p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.35; color: #fff; margin: 0; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 600; flex: 1; }
.cookie-banner p a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; margin-left: 6px; font-weight: 500; }
.cookie-banner .cb-actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cookie-banner button {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); border: 0;
  padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 7px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
}
.cookie-banner button:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(211,175,55,0.35); }
.cookie-banner button.cb-secondary {
  background: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.cookie-banner button.cb-secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: #fff; box-shadow: none; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cookie-banner { left: 10px; right: 10px; bottom: 10px; padding: 16px 18px; }
  .cookie-banner p { font-size: 13px; }
  .cookie-banner button { padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
}