:root{
  --bg: #0A1F2F;
  --accent: #00C853;
  --gold: #F9A825;
  --secondary: #1E3A5F;
  --soft: #F0F8FF; /* aliceblue */

  --text: rgba(244,246,248,.92);
  --muted: rgba(244,246,248,.72);
  --muted2: rgba(244,246,248,.58);

  --navyText: rgba(10,31,47,.92);
  --navyMuted: rgba(10,31,47,.72);

  --card: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --border: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  --border2: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  --shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.40);
  --shadow2: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.35);

  --radius: 18px;
  --radius2: 22px;
  --container: 1200px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

/* Base */
*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Jost", system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 20% 10%, rgba(0,200,83,.16), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(1200px 800px at 85% 15%, rgba(249,168,37,.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1100px 700px at 50% 105%, rgba(30,58,95,.35), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }

.container{ width:min(var(--container), 92vw); margin:0 auto; }

.section{ padding: 86px 0; }
@media (max-width: 980px){ .section{ padding: 72px 0; } }

/* Alternating backgrounds */
.section--navy{
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 10% 0%, rgba(0,200,83,.10), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 90% 0%, rgba(249,168,37,.09), transparent 64%);
}
.section--light{
  background: var(--soft);
  color: var(--navyText);
}
.section--light a{ color: var(--navyText); }

/* Typography */
.h2{
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.0vw, 20px);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.h2--dark{ color: #071826; }
.p--dark{ color: rgba(7,24,38,.72); }

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border-radius:999px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size:14px;
  letter-spacing:.2px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.eyebrow--dark{
  border-color: rgba(7,24,38,.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  color: rgba(7,24,38,.72);
}
.dot{
  width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0,200,83,.14);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-row{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:12px;
  align-items:center;
}
.btn{
  border:0;
  cursor:pointer;
  border-radius:999px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  letter-spacing:.2px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
  user-select:none;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-primary{
  color:#062016;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,200,83,1), rgba(0,200,83,.78));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,200,83,.22);
}
.btn-primary:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 22px 52px rgba(0,200,83,.28); }
.btn-ghost{
  color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.section--light .btn-ghost{
  color: #071826;
  background: rgba(7,24,38,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7,24,38,.18);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--border2); box-shadow: var(--shadow2); }
.btn-gold{
  color:#2b1b00;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249,168,37,1), rgba(249,168,37,.78));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(249,168,37,.18);
   padding: 4px 18px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 16px;   
}
.btn-gold:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 22px 52px rgba(249,168,37,.24); }
.desktop-only{ display:inline-flex; }
@media (max-width: 980px){ .desktop-only{ display:none; } }

/* Navbar */
.nav-wrap{
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.navbar{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:18px;
}
.brand{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  min-width: 220px;
}
.brand-text strong{ font-size:16px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.2px; }
.brand-text small{ display:block; color: var(--muted2); margin-top:-2px; }
.logo-slot{
  width:44px; height:44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08), rgba(255,255,255,.03));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  overflow:hidden;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
}
.logo-slot img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }

.nav-links{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.nav-links a{
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:14px;
  letter-spacing:.2px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover{
  color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

.nav-actions{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.menu-btn{
  display:none;
  width:44px; height:44px;
  border-radius:14px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  color: var(--text);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.menu-btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-1px); border-color: var(--border2); }

.mobile-panel{
  display:none;
  margin-top: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(10,31,47,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.mobile-panel .inner{
  padding: 14px;
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
}
.mobile-panel a{
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight:700;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.mobile-panel a:hover{ color: var(--text); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.mobile-cta{
  border-color: rgba(0,200,83,.35) !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92) !important;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .nav-links{ display:none; }
  .menu-btn{ display:inline-grid; place-items:center; }
  .brand{ min-width:auto; }
}
.mobile-open .mobile-panel{ display:block; }

/* HERO (premium + organized + video) */
.hero--video{
  position: relative;
  min-height: 86vh;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding: 92px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation: isolate; /* keeps glow layers contained */
}

.hero-video{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05) brightness(.92);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  /* slightly more depth + clean readability */
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 18% 45%, rgba(0,200,83,.16), rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,16,26,.92) 0%, rgba(7,16,26,.70) 55%, rgba(7,16,26,.92) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Text area becomes a clean glass panel */
.hero-inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  max-width: 62ch;
  padding: 28px 28px 24px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(255,255,255,.03));
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

/* Kicker: slightly cleaner + calmer */
.hero-kicker{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  color: rgba(244,246,248,.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

/* Title: strong hierarchy, less “shouty” */
.hero-title{
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 32px);
  line-height: 1.03;
  letter-spacing: -0.9px;
  margin: 16px 0 10px;
  font-weight: 400; /* keep premium */
  position: relative;
}

/* subtle accent “underline” behind the title (premium touch) */
.hero-title::after{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width: clamp(140px, 32%, 220px);
  height: 6px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(0,200,83,.35);
  filter: blur(.2px);
  opacity: .9;
}

/* Subtitle: tighter and more readable */
.hero-subtitle{
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: rgba(244,246,248,.82);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 56ch;
}

/* CTA row spacing polish */
.hero-cta{
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* mini pills: align, reduce clutter, keep premium */
.hero-mini{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}

/* If you have .pill, upgrade it a bit */
.pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.20);
  color: rgba(244,246,248,.86);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Mobile: center, less padding, cleaner layout */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero--video{
    min-height: 78vh;
    padding: 78px 0;
  }

  .hero-inner{
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 22px 18px 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .hero-title{
    font-size: clamp(34px, 7vw, 48px);
  }
}

/* Small phones: center align for balance */
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .hero-inner{
    text-align:center;
  }

  .hero-kicker{
    justify-content:center;
  }

  .hero-title::after{
    margin-left:auto;
    margin-right:auto;
  }

  .hero-mini{
    justify-content:center;
  }

  .btn-row{
    justify-content:center;
  }
}

/* Section headers */
.sec-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.sec-head p{
  margin:0;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 70ch;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.section--light .sec-head p{ color: rgba(7,24,38,.72); }
@media (max-width: 980px){ .sec-head{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; } }

/* Grid */
.grid{ display:grid; gap:18px; }
.grid-3{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.grid-2{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .grid-3, .grid-2{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Pills */
.pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.section--light .pill{
  border-color: rgba(7,24,38,.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  color: rgba(7,24,38,.70);
}
.pill i{ color: var(--accent); }
.pill--live i{ color: var(--accent); }

/* Cards */
.card{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.07), rgba(255,255,255,.03));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  padding: 20px;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.card:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-1px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(360px 170px at 10% 0%, rgba(0,200,83,.10), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(360px 170px at 90% 0%, rgba(249,168,37,.08), transparent 62%);
  opacity: .7;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.card > *{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--border2);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.38);
}

/* Navy cards used on light sections */
.card--navy{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,31,47,.92), rgba(10,31,47,.72));
  border-color: rgba(10,31,47,.45);
  color: rgba(244,246,248,.92);
}
.card--navy p{ color: rgba(244,246,248,.74); }
.card--navy .link{ color: rgba(0,200,83,.95); }

.icon-badge{
  width:44px; height:44px;
  border-radius:16px;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.icon-badge i{ font-size:18px; color: var(--gold); }
.card h3{ margin:6px 0 10px; font-size:20px; letter-spacing:-0.2px; }
.card p{ margin:0; line-height:1.75; font-size:15.5px; }
.link{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  margin-top:14px;
  color: rgba(0,200,83,.95);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.link i{ font-size: 12px; }

/* Newsletter */
.newsletter{
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 350px at 10% 0%, rgba(0,200,83,.15), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 350px at 90% 0%, rgba(249,168,37,.12), transparent 60%),
    rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 26px;
}
.newsletter h3{ margin:0 0 10px; font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: -0.25px; }
.newsletter p{ margin:0 0 18px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; }
.news-form{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:10px;
}
.input{
  flex: 1 1 260px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  outline:none;
  transition: border-color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.input:focus{
  border-color: rgba(0,200,83,.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(0,200,83,.12);
}
.fineprint{
  color: var(--muted2);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Footer */
.footer{
  background:#000;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding: 54px 0 22px;
}
.footer-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .9fr .9fr;
  gap:18px;
  align-items:start;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.footer-brand{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.footer-logo{
  width:46px; height:46px;
  border-radius:16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  overflow:hidden;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
}
.footer-logo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.footer h4{
  margin:0 0 12px;
  font-size:14px;
  letter-spacing:.28px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
}
.footer p, .footer a, .footer li{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.70);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.footer ul{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:grid; gap:10px; }
.footer a:hover{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.contact-line{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; margin: 10px 0; }
.contact-line i{ margin-top:3px; color: var(--gold); width:18px; }
.footer-bottom{
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  margin-top:22px;
  padding-top:16px;
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:10px;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
}
.footer-bottom small{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height:1.6; }
.credit a{ color: rgba(0,200,83,.95); font-weight: 800; }

/* Floating market snapshot */
.market-float{
  position: fixed;
  left: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  width: min(360px, calc(100vw - 32px));
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(10,31,47,.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  padding: 14px;
  z-index: 998;
}
.market-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.market-title{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.market-title strong{ font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .2px; }
.market-title small{ display:block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-top:2px; }
.badge{
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.badge i{ color: var(--gold); }

.market-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap:10px;
}
.metric{
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.20);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px;
}
.metric .k{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .28px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.metric .v{
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 900;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.up{ color: var(--accent); }
.down{ color: #ff6b6b; }
.flat{ color: var(--gold); }

/* On small screens, lift it slightly so it doesn't fight with phone UI */
@media (max-width: 520px){
  .market-float{ left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 12px; padding: 12px; }
  .metric .v{ font-size: 15px; }
}

/* Reveal */
.reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.show{ opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Reduce motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ transition:none !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
  .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .hero-video{ display:none; }
}

@media (max-width: 520px){
  .market-float{
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;                 /* kabisa bottom */
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 12px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    border-radius: 0;          /* clean dock look */
    border-left: 0;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 -16px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    background: rgba(10,31,47,.92);
  }

  /* hide desktop layout */
  .market-head{ display:none; }
  .market-grid{ display:none; }

  /* show ticker */
  .market-ticker{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap: 10px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.84);
  }

  .ticker-chip{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:baseline;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .ticker-chip b{
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  }
  .ticker-chip em{
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 12px;
    opacity: .95;
  }
  .sep{
    opacity: .55;
    font-weight: 800;
  }
}
/* When footer shows, hide the dock so credits stay visible */
.market-float.at-footer{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.market-float{
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

/* Footer visibility hide (credits safety) */
.market-float{
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.market-float.at-footer{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Mobile dock swiper */
.market-dock{ display:none; }

@media (max-width: 520px){
  .market-float{
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0; /* kabisa bottom */
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 12px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    border-radius: 0;
    border-left: 0;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(10,31,47,.94);
    box-shadow: 0 -16px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  }

  /* Hide desktop content */
  .market-head{ display:none; }
  .market-grid{ display:none; }

  /* Show dock */
  .market-dock{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .dock-title{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap: 8px;
    min-width: 160px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .dot-live{
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0,200,83,.12);
  }

  .dock-track{
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    height: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .dock-slide{
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:flex-end;
    gap: 10px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .dock-slide.is-active{
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .pair{
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    letter-spacing: .2px;
  }
  .price{
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  }
  .chg{
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  }
}
/* Prevent dock from covering footer credits */
@media (max-width: 520px){
  body{
    padding-bottom: 64px; /* height of dock */
  }
}

/* =========================
   MARKET TICKER (UNDER NAV)
========================= */
.market-ticker{
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--nav-h, 78px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,18,28,.78), rgba(8,18,28,.62));
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.market-ticker__inner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.market-ticker__left{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  padding-right: 10px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.market-ticker__badge{
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}
.market-ticker__badge i{ color: var(--gold, #dbae26); }

.market-ticker__meta strong{
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.market-ticker__meta small{
  display:block;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.60);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.market-ticker__live{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  color: rgba(244,246,248,.82);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.market-ticker__live i{
  font-size: 8px;
  color: #00c853;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0,200,83,.35));
}

.market-ticker__viewport{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Track moves left-to-right (bank-style). If you prefer right-to-left, flip translate values. */
.market-ticker__track{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: max-content;
  padding-left: 10px;
  animation: fxScrollLTR 42s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.market-ticker__viewport:hover .market-ticker__track{
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Individual FX “chip” */
.fx-chip{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  color: rgba(244,246,248,.90);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.fx-chip__pair{
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .28px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.70);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.fx-chip__price{
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
}
.fx-chip__chg{
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.fx-up{ color: var(--accent, #00c853); }
.fx-down{ color: #ff6b6b; }
.fx-flat{ color: var(--gold, #dbae26); }

/* Left-to-right marquee */
@keyframes fxScrollLTR{
  from { transform: translateX(-45%); }
  to   { transform: translateX(0%); }
}

/* Reduce motion support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .market-ticker__track{ animation: none; }
}

/* Mobile: keep it clean */
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .market-ticker__meta small{ display:none; }
  .market-ticker__inner{ padding: 10px 12px; }
  .market-ticker__track{ animation-duration: 55s; }
}

/* =========================
   WHY CHOOSE US (Pro Layout)
   - Premium, not cluttered
   - Featured card + stacked side cards + bottom row
========================= */
/*=============================================
=            WHY CHOOSE US – PREMIUM          =
=============================================*/
:root {
  --bg: #0A1F2F;
  --accent: #00C853;
  --gold: #F9A825;
  --secondary: #1E3A5F;
  --soft: #F0F8FF;

  --text: rgba(244,246,248,.92);
  --muted: rgba(244,246,248,.72);
  --muted2: rgba(244,246,248,.58);

  --navyText: rgba(10,31,47,.92);
  --navyMuted: rgba(10,31,47,.72);

  --card: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --border: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  --border2: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  --shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.40);
  --shadow2: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.35);

  --radius: 18px;
  --radius2: 22px;
  --container: 1200px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

/* section base */
.section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
}

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

/* header */
.sec-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.eyebrow .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.h2 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.p-large {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* main grid: featured left, 2x2 right */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.55fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.why-grid-right {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

/* card base */
.why-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: 
    radial-gradient(600px 260px at 12% 0%, rgba(0,200,83,.14), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(520px 240px at 92% 18%, rgba(249,168,37,.10), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,31,47,.92), rgba(10,31,47,.74));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  isolation: isolate;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.why-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05), rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%),
    radial-gradient(700px 360px at 18% 12%, rgba(0,200,83,.14), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0.85;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* media */
.why-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-card--featured .why-media {
  height: 320px;
}

.why-media--mini {
  height: 160px;
}

.why-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.08) brightness(.92);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.why-card:hover .why-media img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.why-media__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 360px at 15% 25%, rgba(0,200,83,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(850px 360px at 85% 5%, rgba(249,168,37,.10), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.06), rgba(0,0,0,.68));
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-media__overlay::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.18;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.15) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* body */
.why-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 20px 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 12px;
}

.why-card--featured .why-body {
  padding: 24px 26px 30px;
}

.why-body h3 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text);
}

.why-card--featured .why-body h3 {
  font-size: 30px;
}

.why-body p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 62ch;
}

/* top badges */
.why-top {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.why-pill i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.why-pill--soft i {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* bullet list */
.why-points {
  margin: 8px 0 4px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

.why-points li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(244,246,248,.9);
}

.why-points i {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* actions */
.why-actions {
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #0A1F2F;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,200,83,0.25);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #00b34a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,200,83,0.35);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(0,200,83,0.05);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* icon chip for small cards */
.why-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.why-icon i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 20px;
}

/* link style */
.link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 8px;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.link:hover {
  gap: 12px;
  color: #00d45a;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .sec-head {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .p-large {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .why-grid-right {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .why-card--featured .why-media {
    height: 260px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
  .why-grid-right {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .why-card--featured .why-body {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .why-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .btn {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .why-card {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .why-media {
    height: 180px;
  }
  .why-card--featured .why-media {
    height: 220px;
  }
}

/*=============================================
=            COURSES SECTION (PREMIUM)        =
=============================================*/

/* course grid – 3 equal columns */
.course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

/* base card style (reusing premium card aesthetics) */
.course-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  background: 
    radial-gradient(600px 260px at 12% 0%, rgba(0,200,83,.12), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(520px 240px at 92% 18%, rgba(249,168,37,.08), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,31,47,.95), rgba(10,31,47,.8));
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* inner padding */
.course-card__inner {
  padding: 32px 28px 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

/* icon */
.course-card__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.course-card__icon i {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.course-card:hover .course-card__icon i {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* badge (risk / popularity) */
.course-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.course-card--featured .course-card__badge {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(249,168,37,.08);
}

/* title */
.course-card h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

/* description */
.course-card__description {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.course-card__description p {
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* feature list */
.course-card__features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 32px 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}
.course-card__features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(244,246,248,.85);
}
.course-card__features i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 16px;
  width: 20px;
}

/* cta link */
.course-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding-top: 24px;
}
.course-card__link:hover {
  gap: 16px;
  color: #00d45a;
}

/* footer CTA (all courses include risk/psychology) */
.course-footer {
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  border-radius: 60px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.course-footer__text {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.course-footer__text i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 24px;
}
.course-footer .btn-ghost {
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .course-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .course-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .course-card__inner {
    padding: 28px 22px 32px;
  }
  .course-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 32px;
  }
}

/*=============================================
=        RECOGNIZED BY – MARQUEE              =
=============================================*/
#recognized-by {
  background: var(--bg); /* matches your dark background */
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
}

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

.sec-head {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* marquee wrapper (hides overflow) */
.marquee-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, white 10%, white 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, white 10%, white 90%, transparent);
}

/* marquee container */
.marquee {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scroll 30s linear infinite;
}

/* group of logos */
.marquee__group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* logo images */
.marquee__logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.2);
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, filter 0.2s;
}

.marquee__logo:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: brightness(1) contrast(1.2);
}

/* infinite scroll animation */
@keyframes scroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 24px)); /* half of total width (gap/2 accounted) */
  }
}

/* responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .marquee {
    gap: 32px;
    animation-duration: 20s;
  }
  .marquee__group {
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .marquee__logo {
    height: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .marquee {
    gap: 24px;
    animation-duration: 18s;
  }
  .marquee__group {
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .marquee__logo {
    height: 28px;
  }
}

/*=============================================
=         TESTIMONIALS – GOOGLE PREMIUM       =
=============================================*/

/* section background (light) */
.section--light {
  background: #f8fafc;  /* soft off-white */
  color: var(--navyText);
}

/* card design */
.t-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px 26px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.t-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 10px 15px -6px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

/* header row */
.t-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.t-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e0e7ff, #ffffff);
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.t-meta {
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.t-name {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--navyText);
}

.t-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--navyMuted);
}

.t-badge {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: #f0f4f9;
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.t-badge i {
  color: #f4b740; /* gold star */
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* quote */
.t-quote {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #1a2a3a;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  font-style: normal;
  quotes: none;
  flex: 1;
}
.t-quote em {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: rgba(0,200,83,0.08);
  padding: 0 4px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* footer tags */
.t-foot {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  padding-top: 20px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.t-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: #f0f4fa;
  color: var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 40px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.t-tag i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 11px;
}
.t-tag:hover {
  background: #e6ecf5;
}

/* Swiper container */
.testimonials-swiper {
  margin-top: 48px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 4px; /* small breathing room */
}

/* slide spacing */
.swiper-slide {
  height: auto;
}

/* controls */
.swiper-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.swiper-button-prev,
.swiper-button-next {
  position: static;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  margin: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.swiper-button-prev::after,
.swiper-button-next::after {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.swiper-button-prev:hover,
.swiper-button-next:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,200,83,0.15);
}
.swiper-button-prev:hover::after,
.swiper-button-next:hover::after {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.swiper-pagination {
  position: static;
  width: auto;
  flex: 0 1 auto;
}
.swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: #d0d9e4;
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin: 0 6px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--accent);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .t-card {
    padding: 22px 20px 26px;
  }
  .t-top {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .t-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .t-quote {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .t-foot {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .t-tag {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .swiper-controls {
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
  .swiper-button-prev,
  .swiper-button-next {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
}

/*=============================================
=              FAQ SECTION (Premium)          =
=============================================*/
#faq {
  background: var(--bg); /* --navy background stays */
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.faq-intro {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.faq-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* individual item */
.faq-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border2);
}

/* question button */
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.faq-question:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}
.faq-question i {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* answer panel */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  padding: 0 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-top: 0 solid transparent;
}
.faq-answer p {
  margin: 0 0 22px 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px; /* adjust based on content */
  padding: 0 28px 22px 28px;
  border-top-width: 1px;
  border-color: var(--border);
}

/* footer */
.faq-footer {
  margin-top: 48px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.faq-footer .link {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dotted transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.faq-footer .link:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--accent);
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .faq-question {
    padding: 18px 22px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .faq-answer p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 22px 18px 22px;
  }
  .btn-sm{
padding:5px 10px;
font-size:10.5px;
border-radius:7px;
letter-spacing:.3px;
}
}

.btn-sm{
padding:5px 10px;
font-size:10.5px;
border-radius:7px;
letter-spacing:.3px;
}

/* === VARIABLES – refined premium palette === */
/* === VARIABLES – refined premium palette === */
:root {
  --bg: #0B1C2F;
  --accent: #00E676;
  --gold: #D4AF37;
  --gold-light: #F9E076;
  --secondary: #1E3F66;
  --card-bg: rgba(20, 45, 75, 0.85);
  --shadow-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* === GLOBAL TIMELINE CONTAINER === */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: var(--bg);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  overflow: visible;           /* ensure nothing gets clipped */
}

/* subtle noise texture */
.timeline::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background-image: url('data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMzAwIj48ZmlsdGVyIGlkPSJmIj48ZmVUdXJidWxlbmNlIHR5cGU9ImZyYWN0YWxOb2lzZSIgYmFzZUZyZXF1ZW5jeT0iLjc0IiBudW1PY3RhdmVzPSIzIiAvPjwvZmlsdGVyPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiIGZpbHRlcj0idXJsKCNmKSIgb3BhY2l0eT0iMC4wMjUiIC8+PC9zdmc+');
  opacity: 0.3;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* === CENTRAL GOLD LINE – glowing === */
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2));
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--gold-light), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: glowPulse 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes glowPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--gold-light), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3); }
  50% { opacity: 0.9; box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--gold), 0 0 50px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6); }
}

/* === TIMELINE ITEM – premium card, now with visible overflow === */
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 45%;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin: 3rem 0;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 45px -10px var(--shadow-color);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  opacity: 0;                     /* hidden until scroll animation */
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: visible;              /* dots can now extend outside */
  transition: box-shadow 0.5s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* glossy top edge – stays inside due to border-radius */
.timeline-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
  border-radius: 28px 28px 0 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* LEFT items – slightly overlap the centre line */
.timeline-item.left {
  margin-left: 6%;               /* right edge at 51% – 1% overlap */
}

/* RIGHT items – slightly overlap the centre line */
.timeline-item.right {
  margin-left: 49%;              /* left edge at 49% – 1% overlap */
}

/* card hover effect */
.timeline-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 55px -8px #000, 0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

/* timeline dots – now fully visible, centred on the line */
.timeline-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4), 0 0 20px var(--gold);
  z-index: 5;                    /* above card content */
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.timeline-item.left::after {
  right: -12px;                  /* dot’s centre aligns with right edge */
  left: auto;
}
.timeline-item.right::after {
  left: -12px;                   /* dot’s centre aligns with left edge */
  right: auto;
}
.timeline-item:hover::after {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5), 0 0 35px var(--gold);
}

/* content area */
.timeline-item .content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-item h3 {
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #f0f0f0);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.timeline-item p {
  color: #ddd;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.timeline-item ul {
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  color: #ccc;
  list-style-type: none;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.timeline-item ul li {
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
.timeline-item ul li::before {
  content: "▹";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* explore link */
.timeline-item .explore {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.timeline-item .explore:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-bottom-color: var(--accent);
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* === BADGES – premium shiny design (unchanged) === */
.timeline-item .badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 2px 3px rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.2);
  position: relative;
  cursor: default;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* metallic sheen overlay */
.timeline-item .badge::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; left: -50%;
  width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.timeline-item .badge:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: rotate(25deg) translate(10%, 10%);
}

/* icon inside badge */
.timeline-item .badge i {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.timeline-item .badge:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-3deg);
}

/* badge gradient variants */
.badge-beginner {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #00C853, #1DE9B6);
}
.badge-intermediate {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #00C853, #76FF03);
}
.badge-advanced {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #F9A825, #FFD600);
}
.badge-elite {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #F9A825, #FFEA00);
}

/* hover glow */
.timeline-item .badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5), 0 0 15px var(--gold-light);
}

/* === SCROLL ANIMATIONS – only vertical movement === */
@keyframes floatIn {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.timeline-item.visible {
  animation: floatIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1.1) forwards;
}

/* badge pop inside visible card */
.timeline-item.visible .badge {
  animation: badgePop 0.5s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes badgePop {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
  60% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* === MOBILE RESPONSIVE – stacked layout === */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline::before { left: 20px; }
  .timeline-item {
    width: calc(100% - 50px);
    margin: 2rem 0 2rem 40px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
  }
  .timeline-item.left::after,
  .timeline-item.right::after {
    left: -30px;
    right: auto;
  }
  .timeline-item.visible { animation: floatIn 0.8s forwards; }
  .timeline-item .badge { width: auto; justify-content: flex-start; }
}