/* ==========================================================================
   eHRMS UAE — site theme
   Palette from the Globosoft Brand Sheet 2026. Poppins throughout.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --red: #c02228;
  --red-dark: #8e1117;
  --red-light: #ef6b71;
  --ink: #1a1a1a;
  --rose: #fce7e7;
  --charcoal: #262626;
  --muted: #6b6b6b;
  --paper: #faf6f6;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --line: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.12);
  --line-soft: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.07);
  --green-wa: #1fa855;
  --radius: 16px;
  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.07);
  --bs-body-font-family: "Poppins", "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.2vw, 3.1rem); line-height: 1.15; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.15rem); line-height: 1.2; }

a { color: var(--red); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--red-dark); }

.container.narrow { max-width: 880px; }

::selection { background: var(--rose); color: var(--ink); }

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2000; left: 8px; top: 8px;
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- topbar */
.topbar {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 7px 0;
}
.topbar a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); margin-right: 18px; }
.topbar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.topbar-right a { margin-right: 0; margin-left: 18px; }
.topbar-tag { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.topbar i { color: var(--red-light); margin-right: 4px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- navbar */
.site-nav {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding-top: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.site-nav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.08); }
.navbar-brand img { height: 44px; width: auto; }
.site-nav .nav-link {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-left: 0.85rem !important;
  padding-right: 0.85rem !important;
}
.site-nav .nav-link:hover, .site-nav .nav-link.active { color: var(--red); }
.site-nav .dropdown-menu {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.12);
  padding: 10px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.site-nav .dropdown-item {
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.site-nav .dropdown-item:hover { background: var(--rose); color: var(--red-dark); }
.dd-hub { font-weight: 600; color: var(--red) !important; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .dd-cols { min-width: 560px; column-count: 2; column-gap: 6px; }
  .dd-cols li { break-inside: avoid; }
  .dd-cols li:first-child, .dd-cols li:nth-child(2) { column-span: all; }
}
.nav-cta { white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .navbar-collapse { padding: 12px 4px 6px; }
  .nav-cta { margin-top: 10px; width: 100%; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- buttons */
.btn { border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.btn-lg { padding: 0.8rem 1.7rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-brand {
  background: var(--red); border: 2px solid var(--red); color: #fff;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
}
.btn-brand:hover, .btn-brand:focus {
  background: var(--red-dark); border-color: var(--red-dark); color: #fff;
}
.btn-outline-brand {
  border: 2px solid var(--red); color: var(--red); background: transparent;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
}
.btn-outline-brand:hover, .btn-outline-brand:focus {
  background: var(--rose); color: var(--red-dark); border-color: var(--red-dark);
}
.btn-light { border: 2px solid #fff; }
.btn-outline-light { border-width: 2px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- eyebrow + sections */
.eyebrow {
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.eyebrow-light { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }

.section { padding: 72px 0; }
.section-tight { padding: 48px 0; }
.section-paper { background: var(--paper); }
.sec-head { max-width: 780px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.sec-head-center { text-align: center; }
.sec-intro { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 12px; font-size: 1.02rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- hero */
.hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 85% -10%, var(--rose) 0%, rgba(252, 231, 231, 0) 60%),
    var(--paper);
  padding: 84px 0 72px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
h1 .mark, h2 .mark, .mark {
  color: var(--red);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
}
.lead-text {
  color: #3d3d3d;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px; }
.hero-note { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 14px; }
.hero-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 26px 0 0; }
.hero-chips li {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 6px 13px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- cards */
.pain-card, .feature-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.pain-card:hover, .feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border-color: var(--rose);
}
.pain-card i {
  font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--red);
  display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.pain-card h3, .feature-card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600; }
.pain-card p, .feature-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.section-paper .pain-card, .section-paper .feature-card { border-color: transparent; }

.icon-chip {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--rose);
  color: var(--red);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.card-link { color: var(--ink); }
.feature-card:hover .card-link { color: var(--red); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- check list */
.check-list { margin: 0; }
.check-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 7px 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #333;
}
.check-list i { color: var(--red); margin-top: 3px; flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- steps */
.steps-list { margin: 0; counter-reset: step; }
.step-item { display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 14px 0; }
.step-num {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--rose); color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.step-item p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- bands */
.band-dark {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.stat-cell { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.stat-label { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); font-size: 0.85rem; }

.band-paperless {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--red-dark) 0%, var(--red) 62%, #d63a40 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  padding: 64px 0;
}
.band-paperless h2 { color: #fff; }
.band-paperless p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); max-width: 640px; }
.band-paperless .btn-light { color: var(--red-dark); font-weight: 700; }

.band-cta {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 72px 0;
}
.band-cta h2 { color: #fff; }
.band-cta p { max-width: 640px; }
.band-cta .btn-light { color: var(--ink); }
.cta-contact { margin-top: 22px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
.cta-contact a { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- crumbs */
.crumb-bar {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.crumb-bar .breadcrumb-item a { color: var(--muted); }
.crumb-bar .breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.crumb-bar .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- tables */
.statutory-table {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.statutory-table caption {
  caption-side: top;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0 0 10px 2px;
}
.statutory-table thead th {
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600; border: 0; padding: 12px 16px;
}
.statutory-table tbody td { padding: 12px 16px; border-color: var(--line-soft); color: #333; }
.statutory-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--paper); }
.table-note { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 10px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- faq */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--ink);
  background: #fff; padding: 18px 20px;
  font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background: var(--rose); color: var(--red-dark); box-shadow: none;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.2);
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-body { color: #3d3d3d; font-size: 0.93rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- related links */
.related-section { padding: 40px 0 64px; }
.related-links {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 16px 0 0;
}
.related-links a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 16px 8px 12px;
}
.related-links a:hover { border-color: var(--red); color: var(--red); background: #fff; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- content prose */
.prose p { color: #333; }
.prose h2, .prose h3 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.lead-copy { font-size: 1.05rem; color: #333; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- forms */
.form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  padding: 32px;
}
.form-label { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.86rem; }
.form-control, .form-select {
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-color: var(--line);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.15);
}
.hp-field { position: absolute; left: -9999px; opacity: 0; height: 0; overflow: hidden; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- contact */
.contact-tile {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  height: 100%;
}
.contact-tile i { color: var(--red); font-size: 1.4rem; }
.contact-tile h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin: 10px 0 6px; }
.contact-tile p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }
.map-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.map-wrap iframe { display: block; width: 100%; height: 380px; border: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- footer */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  padding: 64px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.footer-logo-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-about { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); max-width: 380px; }
.footer-heart { color: var(--red-light); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }
.footer-socials a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.footer-socials a:hover { background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); }
.footer-head { color: #fff; font-size: 0.82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-links a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62); font-size: 0.82rem; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-contact {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-top: 40px; padding: 22px 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.footer-contact p { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.footer-contact a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); margin-right: 22px; }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-contact i { color: var(--red-light); margin-right: 6px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 18px 0 26px;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; }
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
.footer-tagline { color: var(--red-light); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- whatsapp float */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  right: 22px; bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 1500;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green-wa);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(31, 168, 85, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.08); color: #fff; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- hero art (svg) */
.hero-art { filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 48px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.14)); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- misc */
.badge-soft {
  background: var(--rose);
  color: var(--red-dark);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.divider-soft { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero { padding: 56px 0 48px; }
  .section { padding: 52px 0; }
  .hero-ctas .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Motion system — scroll reveals, hero choreography, micro-interactions.
   Everything is transform/opacity only; content stays visible without JS
   (hidden states apply exclusively under html.js) and prefers-reduced-motion
   switches the whole layer off.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- hero entrance */
@keyframes riseIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.js .rise { opacity: 0; animation: riseIn 0.75s var(--ease-out) forwards; }
.js .rise-1 { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.js .rise-2 { animation-delay: 0.14s; }
.js .rise-3 { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
.js .rise-4 { animation-delay: 0.34s; }
.js .rise-5 { animation-delay: 0.44s; }

.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -220px; right: -160px;
  width: 680px; height: 680px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.13) 0%, rgba(192, 34, 40, 0) 62%);
  animation: glowDrift 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes glowDrift {
  from { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  to { transform: translate(-90px, 60px) scale(1.15); }
}

/* hero dashboard: bars grow in, notification cards float */
.hero-art .bars rect {
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: bottom;
  animation: barGrow 0.9s var(--ease-out) backwards;
}
.hero-art .bars rect:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.hero-art .bars rect:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.55s; }
.hero-art .bars rect:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.65s; }
.hero-art .bars rect:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.75s; }
.hero-art .bars rect:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.85s; }
.hero-art .bars rect:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.95s; }
.hero-art .bars rect:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 1.05s; }
@keyframes barGrow { from { transform: scaleY(0); } }

.hero-art .float-card { transform-box: fill-box; }
.hero-art .float-a { animation: floatY 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.hero-art .float-b { animation: floatY 6.5s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite alternate-reverse; }
@keyframes floatY { from { transform: translateY(0); } to { transform: translateY(-9px); } }

.hero-art-wrap {
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease-out;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- scroll reveal */
.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.js .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.js .reveal-stagger .reveal-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
}
.js .reveal-stagger.in .reveal-item { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-stagger.in .reveal-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal-stagger.in .reveal-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-stagger.in .reveal-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-stagger.in .reveal-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.reveal-stagger.in .reveal-item:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-stagger.in .reveal-item:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.48s; }
.reveal-stagger.in .reveal-item:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.56s; }
.reveal-stagger.in .reveal-item:nth-child(n+9) { transition-delay: 0.62s; }

/* section-head underline sweeps in on reveal */
.sec-head h2 { position: relative; padding-bottom: 14px; }
.sec-head h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 58px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--red-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.2s;
}
.sec-head-center h2::after { left: 50%; margin-left: -29px; transform-origin: center; }
html:not(.js) .sec-head h2::after,
.sec-head.in h2::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- authority marquee */
.authority-marquee {
  background: var(--ink);
  padding: 13px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mq-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
}
.mq-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: mqScroll 38s linear infinite;
}
.authority-marquee:hover .mq-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.mq-group { display: flex; gap: 12px; padding-right: 12px; }
.mq-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.mq-item i { color: var(--red-light); font-size: 0.85rem; }
@keyframes mqScroll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- problem cards */
.problem-grid { --fix-bg: linear-gradient(150deg, #2b0a0c 0%, var(--red-dark) 48%, var(--red) 100%); }
.problem-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}
.problem-card:hover,
.problem-card:focus-visible,
.problem-card.is-open {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(142, 17, 23, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--rose);
}
.problem-face { padding: 26px 24px 52px; }
.problem-face i {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: var(--red);
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 14px 0 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.problem-card:hover .problem-face i { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-4deg); }
.problem-face h3 { font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.problem-face p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }
.flag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 12px;
}
.flag-problem { background: var(--rose); color: var(--red-dark); }
.flag-fix { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14); color: #fff; }
.flip-hint {
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px; bottom: 16px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.flip-hint i { animation: hintSpin 6s linear infinite; }
@keyframes hintSpin {
  0%, 86% { transform: rotate(0); }
  93% { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.problem-fix {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 26px 24px;
  background: var(--fix-bg);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: inherit;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateY(103%);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.problem-card:hover .problem-fix,
.problem-card:focus-visible .problem-fix,
.problem-card.is-open .problem-fix { transform: translateY(0); }
.problem-fix p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }
.problem-fix a {
  margin-top: auto;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
}
.problem-fix a:hover { color: var(--rose); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- nav & dropdown */
.site-nav .navbar-nav > .nav-item > .nav-link { position: relative; }
.site-nav .navbar-nav > .nav-item > .nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.85rem; right: 0.85rem; bottom: 4px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--red);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.site-nav .navbar-nav > .nav-item > .nav-link:hover::after,
.site-nav .navbar-nav > .nav-item > .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .site-nav .dropdown-menu.show { animation: ddIn 0.24s var(--ease-out); }
}
@keyframes ddIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- micro-interactions */
.btn { transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease,
                   border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn-brand:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.3); }
.btn-light:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18); }

.icon-chip { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease; }
.feature-card:hover .icon-chip { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-5deg); background: var(--red); color: #fff; }
.pain-card i { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.pain-card:hover i { transform: scale(1.15); }

.stat-num { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

.step-num { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease; }
.step-item:hover .step-num { transform: scale(1.12); background: var(--red); color: #fff; }

.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out); }

/* animated gradient on the paperless band */
.band-animated {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--red-dark) 0%, var(--red) 40%, #d63a40 60%,
                              var(--red-dark) 100%);
  background-size: 220% 220%;
  animation: gradShift 14s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes gradShift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* WhatsApp pulse */
.wa-float::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(31, 168, 85, 0.45);
  animation: waPulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes waPulse { to { box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(31, 168, 85, 0); } }

/* back to top */
.to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 28px; bottom: 92px;
  z-index: 1490;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.to-top.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: none; }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--rose); color: var(--red-dark); }

section[id], h2[id] { scroll-margin-top: 96px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .js .rise, .js .reveal, .js .reveal-stagger .reveal-item {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .mq-track { animation: none !important; }
  .hero-art .float-a, .hero-art .float-b, .wa-float::before, .flip-hint i { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sales-funnel components + visual refinements
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- shared polish */
.section-paper {
  background:
    radial-gradient(620px 300px at 12% 0%, rgba(252, 231, 231, 0.55) 0%, rgba(252, 231, 231, 0) 65%),
    var(--paper);
}
.feature-card, .pain-card, .contact-tile, .form-card {
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fff 100%);
}
.feature-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--red-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.feature-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- cost band */
.band-cost {
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 340px at 82% 6%, rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.28) 0%, rgba(192, 34, 40, 0) 62%),
    var(--ink);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  padding: 76px 0;
}
.band-cost .sec-head { margin-bottom: 44px; }
.band-cost .sec-head h2::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-light), var(--red)); }
.cost-cell {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.28s ease, background-color 0.28s ease;
}
.cost-cell:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(239, 107, 113, 0.55);
  background: rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.12);
}
.cost-figure {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--red-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cost-cell h3 { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cost-cell p { font-size: 0.87rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62); margin: 0; }
.cost-note {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin: 26px auto 0;
  max-width: 760px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- comparison */
.cmp-table {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  min-width: 720px;
  margin: 0;
}
.cmp-table thead th {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 0;
  padding: 15px 18px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.cmp-table thead th.col-win {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-dark), var(--red));
  font-weight: 700;
}
.cmp-table tbody th {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 15px 18px;
  width: 22%;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--line-soft);
}
.cmp-table tbody td {
  padding: 15px 18px;
  border-color: var(--line-soft);
  color: var(--muted);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.cmp-table tbody td i {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  margin-right: 8px;
  vertical-align: 1px;
}
.cmp-no i { background: #fbe3e3; color: #b3272d; }
.cmp-mid i { background: #f3efe4; color: #9a8130; }
.cmp-yes i { background: #dff3e6; color: #2f7d52; }
.cmp-table td.col-win {
  background: rgba(252, 231, 231, 0.42);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--red), inset -3px 0 0 var(--red);
}
.cmp-table tbody tr:last-child td.col-win { box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--red),
  inset -3px 0 0 var(--red), inset 0 -3px 0 var(--red); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- risk reversal */
.band-reversal {
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 280px at 88% 100%, rgba(252, 231, 231, 0.7) 0%, rgba(252, 231, 231, 0) 60%),
    #fff;
}
.rr-cell {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 22px 22px 20px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.rr-cell:hover { transform: translateX(4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.rr-icon {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--rose);
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.rr-cell h3 { font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.rr-cell p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; margin: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- calculator */
.calc-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.09);
  padding: 32px;
}
.calc-heads {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--red);
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.calc-range { width: 100%; }
.calc-range::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  background: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.45);
}
.calc-range::-moz-range-thumb { background: var(--red); border: 0; }
.calc-range:focus { box-shadow: none; }
.calc-range:focus::-webkit-slider-thumb { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.22); }
.calc-scale {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin: 2px 0 24px;
}
.calc-results { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.calc-tile {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}
.calc-tile-alt { background: var(--rose); }
.calc-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.65rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.calc-tile-alt .calc-num { color: var(--red-dark); }
.calc-label { display: block; font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px; line-height: 1.35; }
.calc-foot {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--rose);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  margin: 18px 0;
}
.calc-foot strong { color: var(--red-dark); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- path cards */
.path-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 26px 26px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}
.path-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.1); }
.path-card-featured {
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.14);
}
.path-card-featured::before {
  content: "MOST POPULAR";
  position: absolute;
  top: -11px; left: 26px;
  background: var(--red); color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
}
.path-step {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px; right: 24px;
  font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--rose);
  line-height: 1;
}
.path-icon {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--rose); color: var(--red);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.path-card:hover .path-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); background: var(--red); color: #fff; }
.path-tag {
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.path-card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.path-card > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.path-cta {
  margin-top: auto; padding-top: 14px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--red);
}
.path-cta i { transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out); }
.path-card:hover .path-cta i { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- proof strip */
.proof-strip { background: var(--paper); border-block: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.proof-cell { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.proof-cell i { color: var(--red); font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.proof-cell h3 { font-weight: 600; margin: 0; }
.proof-cell p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.83rem; margin: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- lead magnet */
.band-magnet {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #241f1f 0%, var(--ink) 55%, #33191a 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.band-magnet h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.6vw, 1.85rem); }
.band-magnet p { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.band-magnet .eyebrow { color: var(--red-light); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- sticky CTA */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  z-index: 1480;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 30px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.1);
  padding: 12px 0;
  transform: translateY(110%);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out);
}
.sticky-cta.show { transform: translateY(0); }
.sticky-cta .container {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sticky-msg { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink); flex: 1 1 260px; }
.sticky-msg span { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.78rem; }
.sticky-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.sticky-actions .btn { padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.sticky-close {
  border: 0; background: transparent;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 6px 4px; line-height: 1;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.sticky-close:hover { color: var(--red); background: var(--rose); }
body.sticky-open .wa-float { bottom: 92px; }
body.sticky-open .to-top { bottom: 162px; }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .sticky-msg span { display: none; }
  .sticky-actions { flex: 1 1 auto; }
  .sticky-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; text-align: center; }
}
@media print { .sticky-cta, .wa-float, .to-top { display: none !important; } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .sticky-cta { transition: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Landing-page UI layer — larger radii, quieter headline weight, panel hero.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --radius-md: 20px;
  --panel: #17181c;
  --panel-2: #2a1416;
  --sand: #f6f2ef;
}

/* headline weight closer to a modern SaaS PLP: optically large, not heavy */
h1 { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.035em; line-height: 1.06; }
h2 { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.hero-split h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.9vw, 3.35rem); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- promo bar */
.promo-bar { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; padding: 10px 0; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.promo-bar .container {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.promo-badge {
  background: var(--rose); color: var(--red-dark);
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 10px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.promo-text { margin: 0; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); flex: 1 1 auto; }
.promo-cta {
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 7px 16px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.promo-cta:hover { background: var(--rose); color: var(--red-dark); }
.promo-close {
  border: 0; background: transparent; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 6px; border-radius: 6px; line-height: 1;
}
.promo-close:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .promo-text { flex: 1 0 100%; order: 3; font-size: 0.8rem; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- split hero */
.hero-split { padding: 14px 14px 0; background: #fff; }
.hero-split-wrap { max-width: 1560px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; }
.hero-split-row { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.hero-panel {
  height: 100%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(680px 420px at 12% 8%, rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.42) 0%, rgba(192, 34, 40, 0) 62%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, var(--panel) 0%, #1f1416 52%, var(--panel-2) 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 60px);
}
.hero-panel-inner { width: 100%; max-width: 560px; }
.hero-panel h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.hero-panel h1 .mark { color: var(--red-light); }
.intent-title {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.intent-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.intent-chip {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 168px;
  transition: background-color 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s var(--ease-out);
}
.intent-chip:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32); }
.intent-chip input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.intent-box {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 21px; height: 21px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.intent-box i { font-size: 0.72rem; color: #fff; opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s var(--ease-out); }
.intent-label { color: #fff; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.3; }
.intent-chip input:checked ~ .intent-box { background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); }
.intent-chip input:checked ~ .intent-box i { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.intent-chip:has(input:checked) {
  background: rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--red-light);
}
.intent-chip input:focus-visible ~ .intent-box { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 107, 113, 0.55); }

.btn-hero {
  display: block; width: 100%;
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.btn-hero:hover { background: var(--rose); border-color: var(--rose); color: var(--red-dark); }
.hero-note-panel { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); font-size: 0.8rem; margin: 12px 0 0; text-align: center; }

.hero-trust {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 26px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.hero-trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
.hero-trust-item i { color: var(--red-light); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.hero-trust-item span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58); line-height: 1.3; }
.hero-trust-item strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.84rem; }

.hero-visual {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 380px at 70% 20%, var(--rose) 0%, rgba(252, 231, 231, 0) 68%),
    var(--sand);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 48px);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease-out;
}
.hero-visual svg { width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 620px; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-split { padding: 10px 10px 0; }
  .hero-visual { min-height: 280px; }
  .hero-panel-inner { max-width: none; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- trust bar */
.trust-bar { padding: 44px 0 8px; background: #fff; }
.trust-bar-label {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.trust-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; }
.trust-chip {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 9px 20px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- without / with */
.ww-section { background: var(--sand); }
.ww-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px);
}
.ww-card h3 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ww-card li {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 11px 0;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ww-card li i {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-top: 2px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.ww-without { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.ww-without h3 { color: var(--muted); }
.ww-without li { color: var(--muted); }
.ww-without li i { background: #f4e2e3; color: #b3272d; }
.ww-with {
  background: linear-gradient(158deg, var(--ink) 0%, #24171a 55%, var(--red-dark) 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}
.ww-with h3 { color: #fff; }
.ww-with li i { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); color: #fff; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- solution cards */
.sol-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}
.sol-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.11); }
.sol-card-featured { border-color: var(--red); box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.13); }
.sol-badge {
  position: absolute; top: -11px; left: 26px;
  background: var(--red); color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 13px;
}
.sol-card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600; }
.sol-sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; min-height: 42px; }
.sol-price {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 18px 0; margin: 6px 0 20px;
}
.sol-price-label { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-weight: 600; }
.sol-price-main { display: block; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.03em; margin-top: 4px; }
.sol-price-unit { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.btn-sol {
  display: block; text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--red); color: var(--red);
  border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.btn-sol:hover { background: var(--red); color: #fff; }
.sol-card-featured .btn-sol { background: var(--red); color: #fff; }
.sol-card-featured .btn-sol:hover { background: var(--red-dark); border-color: var(--red-dark); }
.sol-feats { margin: 0; }
.sol-feats li {
  display: flex; gap: 9px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 6px 0; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #444;
}
.sol-feats i { color: var(--red); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 4px; flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- radius sweep */
.feature-card, .pain-card, .problem-card, .contact-tile, .form-card,
.path-card, .calc-card, .cost-cell, .rr-cell, .map-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- layout fixes */
/* Bootstrap's .g-5 sets a 3rem gutter, giving the row a -24px side margin that
   the .container's 12px padding can't absorb — 12px of horizontal overflow on
   narrow screens. Columns stack below lg anyway, so the wide *horizontal*
   gutter buys nothing there; drop it and keep the vertical rhythm. */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .row.g-5, .row.gx-5 { --bs-gutter-x: 1.5rem; }
}

/* Promo bar: badge over message on the left, actions pinned right. */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .promo-bar .container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px 10px;
  }
  .promo-badge { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; justify-self: start; }
  .promo-text { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; order: 0; font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .promo-cta { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / span 2; font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 6px 13px; }
  .promo-close { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1 / span 2; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Enterprise credibility layer — hero scaffolding, stat tiles, sector tabs
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- emirate switcher */
.topbar-emirates { display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; align-items: center; }
.topbar-emirates a {
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 3px 7px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.topbar-emirates a:hover {
  color: #fff; background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red);
}
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) { .topbar-emirates { display: none; } }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- hero scaffolding */
.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 7px 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-pill i { color: var(--red-light); }
.hero-lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-lead strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.hero-lead .hl {
  background: rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.32);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 5px;
  padding: 1px 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-panel-ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.hero-panel-ctas .btn-hero { flex: 1 1 240px; width: auto; }
.btn-hero-ghost {
  flex: 1 1 200px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.btn-hero-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: #fff;
}
.hero-checks {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 22px;
  margin: 18px 0 0;
}
.hero-checks li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.hero-checks i { color: #4ec97e; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.hero-checks .hl {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 5px; padding: 1px 7px;
  color: #fff; font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- stat tiles */
.stat-tiles-band { padding: 34px 0 10px; background: #fff; }
.stat-tile {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 20px 18px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.stat-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--rose);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.stat-tile-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--red);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.stat-tile-label {
  display: block;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- sector tabs */
.sector-section { background: #fff; }
.sector-tabs {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 0;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.sector-tab {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  transition: background-color 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease,
              transform 0.22s var(--ease-out);
}
.sector-tab i { color: var(--red); font-size: 0.95rem; transition: color 0.22s ease; }
.sector-tab:hover { border-color: var(--red); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sector-tab.active {
  background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.24);
}
.sector-tab.active i { color: #fff; }
.sector-tab:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.35); outline-offset: 2px; }

.sector-panes {
  background: var(--sand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 46px);
}
.sector-lead { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.sector-points {
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px 24px;
}
.sector-points li {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 0.89rem;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.sector-points i { color: var(--red); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 3px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.tab-pane { animation: paneIn 0.35s var(--ease-out); }
@keyframes paneIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .tab-pane { animation: none; } }

/* Inline highlights wrap across lines — clone the box so each fragment keeps
   its own padding and rounding instead of splitting one stretched rectangle. */
.hero-lead .hl, .hero-checks .hl {
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL IDENTITY LAYER
   Square geometry, lighter display weights, arrow motif, cinematic hero.
   Loaded last so it re-skins the components above without touching markup.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --radius: 3px;
  --radius-md: 4px;
  --radius-lg: 6px;
  --btn-radius: 2px;
  --ink: #0d0d0d;
  --panel: #000000;
  --sand: #f4f1ee;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- type */
h1, h2 { font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); line-height: 1.15; }

.sec-head h2::after { display: none; }
.sec-head { max-width: 820px; }
.sec-head h2 { padding-bottom: 0; }
.eyebrow {
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--red);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- geometry */
.btn, .btn-lg, .btn-brand, .btn-outline-brand, .btn-hero, .btn-hero-ghost,
.btn-sol, .promo-cta, .nav-cta, .btn-light, .btn-outline-light {
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius) !important;
}
.hero-chips li, .trust-chip, .mq-item, .related-links a, .badge-soft,
.sector-tab, .intent-chip, .sol-badge, .path-card-featured::before,
.problem-card .flag, .topbar-emirates a {
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius) !important;
}
.icon-chip, .rr-icon, .path-icon, .step-num, .footer-socials a,
.stat-tile, .calc-tile, .sector-points li, .ww-card, .sector-panes,
.hero-split-row, .form-card, .feature-card, .pain-card, .problem-card,
.contact-tile, .path-card, .calc-card, .cost-cell, .rr-cell, .map-wrap,
.sol-card, .faq-accordion .accordion-item, .statutory-table, .cmp-table {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
}
.step-num, .footer-socials a { border-radius: 50% !important; }
.wa-float, .to-top { border-radius: 50%; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- arrow motif */
.btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }
.btn:hover { transform: none; }
.btn-brand:hover, .btn-light:hover { box-shadow: none; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- cinematic hero */
.hero-cin {
  position: relative;
  background: #000;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 132px) 0 clamp(48px, 5vw, 80px);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.cin-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12% -6%;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cin-bg .burst {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
  animation: burstSpin 240s linear infinite;
}
.cin-bg .burst-rays { animation: burstPulse 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes burstSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes burstPulse { from { opacity: 0.55; } to { opacity: 1; } }
.hero-cin::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 34%,
                               rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 78%, #000 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cin-inner { position: relative; max-width: 1180px; }

.cin-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.cin-h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6.6vw, 5.6rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 0.99;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  max-width: 17ch;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.cin-h1 .mark { color: var(--red-light); }
.cin-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--red);
  margin-right: 0.22em;
  font-weight: 400;
  animation: arrowNudge 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes arrowNudge {
  0%, 72%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  84% { transform: translateX(12px); }
}
.cin-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.cin-sub strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }

.cin-intent {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding-top: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.cin-intent-title {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cin-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.cin-chip { position: relative; cursor: pointer; margin: 0; }
.cin-chip input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.cin-chip-label {
  display: inline-block;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.cin-chip:hover .cin-chip-label {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); color: #fff;
}
.cin-chip input:checked ~ .cin-chip-label {
  background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); color: #fff;
}
.cin-chip input:focus-visible ~ .cin-chip-label {
  outline: 2px solid var(--red-light); outline-offset: 2px;
}

.cin-ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.btn-cin {
  background: #fff; color: #000;
  border: 1px solid #fff;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.7rem;
}
.btn-cin:hover { background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); color: #fff; }
.btn-cin-ghost {
  background: transparent; color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34);
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.7rem;
}
.btn-cin-ghost:hover {
  border-color: #fff; color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.cin-note { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42); font-size: 0.8rem; margin: 18px 0 0; }

.cin-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: clamp(44px, 5vw, 76px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}
.cin-stat {
  padding: 26px 24px 4px 0;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.cin-stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.cin-stat-num {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.cin-stat-label {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .cin-stat { padding: 18px 14px 4px 0; border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); }
  .cin-ctas .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- inner-page heroes */
.hero {
  background: var(--sand);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.hero-glow { display: none; }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem); }

/* editorial section rhythm */
.section { padding: clamp(60px, 7vw, 104px) 0; }
.ww-section, .sector-section { padding: clamp(60px, 7vw, 104px) 0; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cin-bg .burst, .cin-bg .burst-rays, .cin-arrow { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Guides, tools and the gratuity calculator
   ========================================================================== */

.form-hint { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.76rem; margin-top: 5px; }

fieldset legend.form-label { float: none; width: auto; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.radio-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.radio-pill { position: relative; cursor: pointer; margin: 0; }
.radio-pill input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.radio-pill span {
  display: inline-block;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
  padding: 9px 15px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.radio-pill:hover span { border-color: var(--red); }
.radio-pill input:checked ~ span {
  background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); color: #fff; font-weight: 600;
}
.radio-pill input:focus-visible ~ span {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(192, 34, 40, 0.35); outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- result panel */
.grat-result { margin-top: 26px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); padding-top: 22px; }
.grat-head {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--rose);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.grat-label {
  color: var(--red-dark);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.grat-total {
  color: var(--red-dark);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.grat-table { font-size: 0.86rem; margin: 0; }
.grat-table thead th {
  background: var(--paper); color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border-color: var(--line-soft);
  padding: 10px 14px;
}
.grat-table tbody td { padding: 10px 14px; border-color: var(--line-soft); color: #333; }
.grat-table tbody td:last-child {
  text-align: right; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;
}
.grat-table tbody td:nth-child(2) { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.82rem; }
.grat-foot, .grat-empty {
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.82rem; margin: 16px 0 0;
}
.grat-warn {
  background: #fff8e6;
  border-left: 3px solid #d9a520;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #5c4708;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- legal note */
.legal-note {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  margin: 34px 0 0;
}
.legal-note strong { color: var(--charcoal); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- guide prose */
.prose .statutory-table { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.prose h2 { margin-top: 2.4rem; }
.prose .check-list li { align-items: flex-start; }

/* The logo ships at its 2x intrinsic size (516x88) so it stays crisp on
   retina; both placements must be constrained in CSS or the footer renders it
   at full width and blows out the layout. */
.navbar-brand img { height: 44px; width: auto; max-width: 100%; }
.footer-logo-chip img { height: 34px; width: auto; max-width: 100%; display: block; }
.footer-logo-chip { display: inline-block; }
img, picture, svg, video { max-width: 100%; }

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 conversion system
   Product-led first viewport, clearer buying hierarchy and a warmer,
   enterprise-ready visual language shared by every generated page.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --red: #e30613;
  --red-dark: #b50812;
  --red-light: #ff6670;
  --ink: #292929;
  --charcoal: #3a3839;
  --muted: #696568;
  --paper: #fafafa;
  --sand: #f4f4f4;
  --rose: #fff0f1;
  --line: rgba(41, 41, 41, 0.15);
  --line-soft: rgba(41, 41, 41, 0.08);
  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --btn-radius: 10px;
  --shadow-soft: 0 18px 50px rgba(54, 32, 36, 0.09);
}

body { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
h1, h2 { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.035em; }
h3, h4, h5, h6 { letter-spacing: -0.02em; }

.btn, .btn-lg, .btn-brand, .btn-outline-brand, .btn-hero, .btn-hero-ghost,
.btn-sol, .promo-cta, .nav-cta, .btn-light, .btn-outline-light {
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius) !important;
}
.hero-chips li, .trust-chip, .mq-item, .related-links a, .badge-soft,
.sector-tab, .intent-chip, .sol-badge, .path-card-featured::before,
.problem-card .flag, .topbar-emirates a { border-radius: 999px !important; }
.icon-chip, .rr-icon, .path-icon, .step-num, .footer-socials a,
.stat-tile, .calc-tile, .sector-points li, .ww-card, .sector-panes,
.hero-split-row, .form-card, .feature-card, .pain-card, .problem-card,
.contact-tile, .path-card, .calc-card, .cost-cell, .rr-cell, .map-wrap,
.sol-card, .faq-accordion .accordion-item, .statutory-table, .cmp-table {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
}
.step-num, .footer-socials a { border-radius: 50% !important; }

/* calmer, buyer-focused site chrome */
.promo-bar { background: var(--ink); }
.promo-badge { background: #fff; color: var(--red-dark); }
.topbar { background: #222; }
.site-nav { padding-block: 10px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--line-soft); }
.site-nav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(40, 22, 25, 0.1); }
.site-nav .nav-link { font-size: 0.9rem; padding-inline: 0.95rem !important; }
.site-nav .dropdown-menu { border-radius: 16px; padding: 12px; }
.site-nav .dropdown-item { border-radius: 9px; }
.nav-cta { padding: 0.72rem 1.18rem; }
.btn-brand { box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(227, 6, 19, 0.2); }
.btn-brand:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(181, 8, 18, 0.25); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- sales hero */
.sales-hero {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 560px at 92% 18%, rgba(197, 31, 43, 0.34), transparent 66%),
    radial-gradient(650px 420px at 4% 92%, rgba(150, 48, 55, 0.2), transparent 72%),
    #171214;
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 108px) 0 0;
}
.sales-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.24;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, transparent 90%);
}
.sales-hero .mark { color: #ff8c93; }
.sales-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.sales-kicker span {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #48ce83;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(72, 206, 131, 0.12);
}
.sales-h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 5.35vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  max-width: 12ch;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.sales-lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 61ch;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
}
.sales-proof-list { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 30px; }
.sales-proof-list li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.sales-proof-list i { color: #59d28b; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 2px; }
.sales-ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.btn-sales-primary, .btn-sales-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
}
.btn-sales-primary { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid #fff; }
.btn-sales-primary:hover { background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); color: #fff; }
.btn-sales-primary i { transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out); }
.btn-sales-primary:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-sales-secondary {
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}
.btn-sales-secondary:hover { color: #fff; border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); }
.sales-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.47);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 16px 0 0;
}
.sales-note i { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); margin-top: 2px; }

/* actual product interface, not a decorative placeholder */
.product-stage {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38), 0 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease-out;
}
.product-window-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.product-brand { font-weight: 600; }
.product-brand b { color: var(--red); }
.product-live { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; color: #287849; font-weight: 600; }
.product-live i { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #37b96c; }
.product-canvas { background: #f8f5f2; padding: 13px 16px 0; }
.product-canvas .hero-art { display: block; width: 100%; filter: none; }
.product-win-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.product-win-strip span {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 13px 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.product-win-strip span:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.product-win-strip i { color: var(--red); }

.sales-intent-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(180px, 0.55fr) minmax(0, 2fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: clamp(46px, 6vw, 78px);
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
}
.sales-intent-copy { display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.sales-intent-copy span { color: #ff8c93; font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; }
.sales-intent-copy strong { color: #fff; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; }
.sales-intents { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.sales-intent-chip { position: relative; cursor: pointer; margin: 0; }
.sales-intent-chip input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.sales-intent-chip span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.sales-intent-chip span i { display: none; }
.sales-intent-chip:hover span { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42); }
.sales-intent-chip input:checked + span { color: #fff; border-color: var(--red-light); background: rgba(197,31,43,0.26); }
.sales-intent-chip input:checked + span i { display: inline; }
.sales-intent-chip input:focus-visible + span { outline: 3px solid rgba(240,113,120,0.45); outline-offset: 2px; }
.sales-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.sales-stat { display: grid; gap: 5px; padding: 24px 22px 34px 0; }
.sales-stat + .sales-stat { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); padding-left: 24px; }
.sales-stat strong { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.sales-stat span { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42); font-size: 0.72rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- early product proof */
.product-tour-section { background: #fff; }
.product-tour-head { margin-bottom: 42px; }
.product-tour-head h2 { max-width: 19ch; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); line-height: 1.05; }
.answer-summary { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; }
.answer-summary strong { color: var(--ink); }
.outcome-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  background: var(--paper);
}
.outcome-card > i { color: var(--red); font-size: 1.55rem; margin: 25px 0 44px; }
.outcome-card h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.45rem); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.outcome-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.outcome-card a { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 18px; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 600; }
.outcome-card a i { font-size: 0.8rem; margin-left: 5px; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.outcome-card a:hover i { display: inline-block; transform: translateX(4px); }
.outcome-no { position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 28px; color: rgba(23,21,22,0.28); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
.outcome-card-dark { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.outcome-card-dark h3, .outcome-card-dark a { color: #fff; }
.outcome-card-dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); }
.outcome-card-dark > i { color: #ff8c93; }
.outcome-card-dark .outcome-no { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.buyer-fit-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 24px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.buyer-fit-strip p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 720px; margin: 0; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.buyer-fit-strip p span { color: var(--red); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; margin-right: 8px; }
.buyer-fit-strip .btn { white-space: nowrap; }

/* tighter, more premium downstream surfaces */
.trust-bar { padding-block: 34px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.trust-chip { background: #fff; border-color: var(--line); padding: 8px 14px; }
.authority-marquee { border-block: 0 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.feature-card, .pain-card, .form-card, .sol-card { box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(55, 36, 39, 0.055); }
.feature-card:hover, .pain-card:hover, .sol-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(55, 36, 39, 0.11); }
.hero { padding-block: clamp(60px, 7vw, 96px); }
.hero h1 { max-width: 17ch; font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 5vw, 4.25rem); line-height: 1.02; }
.hero .lead-text { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.band-cta { background: linear-gradient(140deg, #82131b, #c51f2b 58%, #9e171f); }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .sales-h1 { max-width: 15ch; }
  .product-stage { max-width: 680px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .sales-intent-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-nav .navbar-collapse { max-height: calc(100vh - 100px); overflow-y: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .sales-hero { padding-top: 52px; }
  .sales-h1 { font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 12vw, 3.65rem); }
  .sales-ctas .btn { width: 100%; }
  .product-canvas { padding-inline: 4px; }
  .product-win-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .product-win-strip span { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
  .product-win-strip span:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .sales-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .sales-stat:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .sales-stat:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .buyer-fit-strip { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
  .buyer-fit-strip .btn { width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sales-h1 { font-size: 2.35rem; }
  .product-window-bar { padding: 11px 12px; }
  .sales-intents { gap: 7px; }
  .sales-intent-chip span { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 7px 10px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .product-stage, .btn-sales-primary i, .outcome-card a i { transition: none !important; }
}