/* ============================================
   VOND — Global Stylesheet
   Premium Investment Firm Aesthetic
   ============================================ */

/* --- Custom Properties --- */
:root {
  --ink: #111217;
  --ivory: #FAF7F0;
  --fog: #F3F0EA;
  --evergreen: #0C5B45;
  --brass: #C6A66B;
  --graphite: #17181D;
  --stone: #DDD7CC;
  --ash: #6E6A63;

  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;

  --anim-fast: 200ms;
  --anim-med: 300ms;
  --anim-slow: 600ms;
  --anim-slower: 800ms;
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  --section-pad: 120px;
  --max-width: 1200px;
}

/* --- Reset --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--ivory);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: none;
}

ul, ol { list-style: none; }

/* --- Custom Cursor --- */
.cursor-dot,
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  will-change: transform;
}

.cursor-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--brass);
}

.cursor-ring {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--brass);
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: width var(--anim-fast) var(--ease-smooth),
              height var(--anim-fast) var(--ease-smooth),
              opacity var(--anim-fast) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.cursor-ring.hovering {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
}

/* --- 3D Perspective Grid (Hero backgrounds) --- */
.perspective-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  perspective: 800px;
}

.perspective-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent,
      transparent 79px,
      rgba(198,166,107,0.04) 79px,
      rgba(198,166,107,0.04) 80px
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      0deg,
      transparent,
      transparent 79px,
      rgba(198,166,107,0.04) 79px,
      rgba(198,166,107,0.04) 80px
    );
  transform: rotateX(60deg);
  transform-origin: center bottom;
}

/* --- Typography --- */
.heading-xl {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.heading-lg {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.heading-md {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.heading-sm {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.label-sm {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.body-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ash);
}

.body-text-lg {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ash);
}

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

.section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}

/* --- Brass Rule --- */
.brass-rule {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--brass);
  border: none;
}

.brass-rule--animated {
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.brass-rule--animated.in-view {
  animation: drawRule var(--anim-slower) var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

@keyframes drawRule {
  to { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

/* --- Navigation --- */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 40px;
  max-width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 400ms var(--ease-smooth);
}

.nav.scrolled {
  height: 64px;
  padding: 0 40px;
  background: rgba(250,247,240,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(221,215,204,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

/* Logo: ivory on transparent, ink on scrolled */
.nav__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--ivory);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out) forwards;
  transition: color 400ms ease;
  margin-right: -0.3em; /* cancel trailing letter-spacing */
}

.nav.scrolled .nav__logo {
  color: var(--ink);
}

.nav__logo img {
  display: block;
  transition: filter 400ms ease;
}

/* Invert logo image on dark bg so it's visible */
.nav__logo img {
  filter: brightness(10);
}

.nav.scrolled .nav__logo img {
  filter: brightness(1);
}

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav__link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250,247,240,0.65);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color 300ms ease, transform var(--anim-fast) ease;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: slideInRight var(--anim-med) var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.nav.scrolled .nav__link {
  color: var(--ash);
}

.nav__link:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 200ms; }
.nav__link:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 300ms; }
.nav__link:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 400ms; }
.nav__link:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 500ms; }
.nav__link:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 600ms; }

.nav__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--brass);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--anim-fast) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.nav__link:hover {
  color: var(--ivory);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nav.scrolled .nav__link:hover {
  color: var(--ink);
}

.nav__link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav__link.active {
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.nav.scrolled .nav__link.active {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nav__link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Mobile nav toggle */
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.nav__toggle span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  transition: background 300ms ease;
  transition: transform var(--anim-med) var(--ease-smooth),
              opacity var(--anim-fast) ease;
}

.nav.scrolled .nav__toggle span {
  background: var(--ink);
}

.nav__toggle.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav__toggle.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav__toggle.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile drawer */
.nav__drawer {
  display: none;
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--ink);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.hero__headline {
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__headline .word {
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(120%);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: clipUp var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.hero__headline .word:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 600ms; }
.hero__headline .word:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 750ms; }
.hero__headline .word:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 900ms; }
.hero__headline .word:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 1050ms; }
.hero__headline .word:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 1200ms; }
.hero__headline .word:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 1350ms; }
.hero__headline .word:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 1500ms; }

@keyframes clipUp {
  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.hero__rule {
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: drawRule var(--anim-slower) var(--ease-out) forwards;
  animation-delay: 1400ms;
}

.hero__sub {
  color: var(--ash);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out) forwards;
  animation-delay: 1600ms;
}

/* --- Letter Spacing Animation (for cinematic headlines) --- */
.letter-space-in {
  animation: letterSpaceIn var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

@keyframes letterSpaceIn {
  from { letter-spacing: 0.3em; opacity: 0; }
  to { letter-spacing: 0; opacity: 1; }
}

/* --- Section Label Animation --- */
.label-animate {
  opacity: 0;
}

.label-animate.in-view {
  animation: labelIn 500ms var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

@keyframes labelIn {
  from { letter-spacing: 0; opacity: 0; }
  to { letter-spacing: 0.2em; opacity: 1; }
}

/* --- Animations --- */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* --- Scroll Reveal --- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out),
              transform var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-30px);
  transition: opacity var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out),
              transform var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal-left.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(30px);
  transition: opacity var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out),
              transform var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal-right.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.97);
  transition: opacity var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out),
              transform var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal-scale.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Stagger children */
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 300ms; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 500ms; }

/* --- Hero V2 (Homepage) --- */
.hero--home {
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
}

.hero__label {
  color: var(--brass);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out) forwards;
  animation-delay: 300ms;
}

/* Floating 3D Orbs */
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.12;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: orbFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-orb--1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198,166,107,0.4), transparent 70%);
  top: -10%;
  right: -10%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.hero-orb--2 {
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(12,91,69,0.5), transparent 70%);
  bottom: 10%;
  left: -5%;
  animation-delay: -4s;
}

.hero-orb--3 {
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198,166,107,0.3), transparent 70%);
  bottom: 30%;
  right: 15%;
  animation-delay: -8s;
}

@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(30px, -40px) scale(1.05); }
  66% { transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.95); }
}

/* Hero animated lines */
.hero-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 1500;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1500;
  animation: drawLine 3s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.hero-line--1 { animation-delay: 1s; }
.hero-line--2 { animation-delay: 1.3s; }
.hero-line--3 { animation-delay: 1.6s; }

@keyframes drawLine {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn 1s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  animation-delay: 2.2s;
}

.hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--brass), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero__scroll-text {
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ash);
}

@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scaleY(0.7); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1); }
}

/* --- Marquee Strip --- */
.marquee-strip {
  background: var(--graphite);
  padding: 20px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(198,166,107,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198,166,107,0.08);
}

.marquee-strip__track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 40s linear infinite;
}

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

.marquee-strip__content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.marquee-strip__item {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250,247,240,0.45);
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0 24px;
  transition: color 300ms ease;
}

.marquee-strip__track:hover .marquee-strip__item {
  color: rgba(250,247,240,0.7);
}

.marquee-strip__dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brass);
  opacity: 0.4;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* --- Pillars V2 Section --- */
.pillars-v2 {
  background: var(--ivory);
}

.pillars-v2__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.pillars-v2__header .label {
  color: var(--ash);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pillars-v2__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.pillar-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221,215,204,0.5);
  padding: 48px 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 400ms var(--ease-smooth),
              box-shadow 400ms var(--ease-smooth),
              border-color 400ms var(--ease-smooth);
  will-change: transform;
}

.pillar-card__glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198,166,107,0.12), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 500ms ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card__glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border-color: var(--brass);
}

.pillar-card__number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 56px;
  color: var(--brass);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.pillar-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.pillar-card__rule {
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--brass);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pillar-card__text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ash);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pillar-card__icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 300ms ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card__icon {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --- Sectors V2 Section --- */
.sectors-v2 {
  background: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sectors-v2::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(198,166,107,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(12,91,69,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sectors-v2__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sectors-v2__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sector-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 40px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 400ms var(--ease-smooth),
              border-color 400ms var(--ease-smooth),
              box-shadow 400ms var(--ease-smooth),
              background 400ms var(--ease-smooth);
  will-change: transform;
}

.sector-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(198,166,107,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 400ms ease;
}

.sector-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  border-color: rgba(198,166,107,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.sector-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.sector-card__visual {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.sector-card__visual svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 500ms var(--ease-smooth);
}

.sector-card:hover .sector-card__visual svg {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotateZ(2deg);
}

/* --- Hero Constellation Graphic --- */
.hero-constellation {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn 2s ease forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.constellation-rotate {
  animation: constellationSpin 60s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes constellationSpin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.constellation-node {
  animation: constellationPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes constellationPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.15; r: attr(r); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; }
}

.constellation-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 200;
  animation: constellationDraw 3s ease forwards, constellationGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite 3s;
}

@keyframes constellationDraw {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

@keyframes constellationGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Floating particles on hover */
.sector-card__particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sector-card__particles span {
  position: absolute;
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--brass);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: none;
}

.sector-card:hover .sector-card__particles span {
  animation: particleFloat 2s ease-out forwards;
}

.sector-card__particles span:nth-child(1) { left: 20%; top: 50%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.sector-card__particles span:nth-child(2) { left: 70%; top: 30%; animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.sector-card__particles span:nth-child(3) { left: 40%; top: 80%; animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.sector-card__particles span:nth-child(4) { left: 80%; top: 60%; animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.sector-card__particles span:nth-child(5) { left: 50%; top: 20%; animation-delay: 0.25s; }

@keyframes particleFloat {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0) scale(0); }
  30% { opacity: 0.6; transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-40px) scale(0.5); }
}

.sector-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sector-card__text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(250,247,240,0.5);
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* --- How It Works Section --- */
.how-it-works {
  background: var(--fog);
}

.how-it-works__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.how-it-works__header .label {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.how-it-works__timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 60px;
}

.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 23px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--brass), var(--stone));
}

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
}

.timeline-step:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-step__dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -60px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border: 2px solid var(--brass);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--fog);
  transform: translateX(17.5px);
  transition: background 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-step__dot {
  background: var(--brass);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(198,166,107,0.15);
}

.timeline-step__content {
  padding: 0 0 0 16px;
}

.timeline-step__number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--brass);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.timeline-step__text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ash);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 480px;
}

/* --- Network Section --- */
.network-section {
  background: var(--ink);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.network__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.network__features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.network__feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(250,247,240,0.6);
}

.network__feature-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brass);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Network graph animations */
.network-graph {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.network-graph svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.network-node {
  animation: nodeFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.network-node:nth-child(odd) { animation-delay: -1s; }
.network-node:nth-child(even) { animation-delay: -3s; }

@keyframes nodeFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  50% { transform: translate(3px, -4px); }
}

.network-node-center {
  animation: centerPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes centerPulse {
  0%, 100% { r: 24; }
  50% { r: 27; }
}

.pulse-ring--1 { animation: pulseExpand 3s ease-out infinite; }
.pulse-ring--2 { animation: pulseExpand 3s ease-out infinite; animation-delay: 1s; }
.pulse-ring--3 { animation: pulseExpand 3s ease-out infinite; animation-delay: 2s; }

@keyframes pulseExpand {
  0% { opacity: 0.2; }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}

.network-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 4 4;
  animation: dashFlow 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes dashFlow {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -100; }
}

/* --- Thesis Preview Section --- */
.thesis-preview {
  background: var(--ivory);
}

.thesis-preview__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.thesis-preview__right {
  padding: 0 0 0 40px;
}

.thesis-preview__params {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.thesis-param {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stone);
}

.thesis-param:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.thesis-param:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.thesis-param__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ash);
}

.thesis-param__value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-align: right;
}

/* --- CTA V2 Section --- */
.cta-v2 {
  background: var(--ink);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 160px 0;
}

.cta-v2__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-v2__orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
}

.cta-v2__orb--1 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198,166,107,0.1), transparent 70%);
  top: -20%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cta-v2__orb--2 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(12,91,69,0.1), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -20%;
  right: 10%;
  animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

/* --- Legacy sections (still used on other pages) --- */
.pillars {
  background: var(--ivory);
}

.pillars__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 60px;
}

.pillar {
  position: relative;
  will-change: transform;
}

.pillar__number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--brass);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pillar__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.pillar__text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ash);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sectors {
  background: var(--evergreen);
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.sectors__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.sectors__heading {
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.sectors__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.sectors__item {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(250,247,240,0.15);
}

.sectors__item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- CTA Section (legacy) --- */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--ivory);
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-section .label {
  color: var(--ash);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-section .heading-lg {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* --- Button Styles --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--anim-med) var(--ease-smooth),
              border-color var(--anim-med) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.btn--outline {
  border: 1px solid var(--ink);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: transparent;
}

.btn--outline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--ink);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--anim-med) var(--ease-smooth);
  z-index: -1;
}

.btn--outline:hover {
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.btn--outline:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.btn--brass {
  background: var(--brass);
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--brass);
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn--brass::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
  transition: left var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.btn--brass:hover::before {
  left: 150%;
}

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

/* --- Cards --- */
.card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221,215,204,0.6);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  transition: transform var(--anim-med) var(--ease-smooth),
              box-shadow var(--anim-med) var(--ease-smooth),
              border-color var(--anim-med) var(--ease-smooth);
  will-change: transform;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color: var(--brass);
}

.card--brass-top {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--brass);
}

.card--floating {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.card__text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ash);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.footer {
  background: var(--graphite);
  color: rgba(250,247,240,0.5);
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.footer__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
}

.footer__link {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250,247,240,0.4);
  transition: color var(--anim-fast) ease;
}

.footer__link:hover {
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.footer__copy {
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* --- Investment Thesis Page --- */
.thesis-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--ink);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.thesis-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.thesis-cards {
  background: var(--ivory);
}

.thesis-cards__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.params-table {
  background: var(--fog);
}

.params-table__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}

.param__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ash);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.param__value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.not-section {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.not-section__items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.not-section__item {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(250,247,240,0.6);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(250,247,240,0.08);
}

/* --- About Page --- */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--evergreen);
  color: var(--ivory);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.decoded__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}

.decoded__item-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--brass);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.decoded__item-word {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.decoded__item-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ash);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Apply to Pitch Page --- */
.apply-page {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.apply-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 28px 40px;
}

.apply-header__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.apply-header__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ash);
}

.apply-form {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 24px 120px;
}

.form-section {
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.form-section__number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--brass);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ash);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 15px;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--anim-fast) ease,
              box-shadow var(--anim-fast) ease;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--brass);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(198,166,107,0.15);
}

.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-group select {
  cursor: pointer;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath fill='%236E6A63' d='M6 8L1 3h10z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.form-group select option {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

.expandable-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--brass);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: opacity var(--anim-fast) ease;
}

.expandable-trigger:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.expandable-content {
  display: none;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.expandable-content.open {
  display: block;
}

.file-upload {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--anim-fast) ease;
}

.file-upload:hover {
  border-color: var(--brass);
}

.file-upload input[type="file"] {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.file-upload__text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ash);
}

.file-upload__text span {
  color: var(--brass);
}

.disclaimer {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ash);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--brass);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--anim-fast) ease;
}

.submit-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent);
  transition: left var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.submit-btn:hover::before {
  left: 150%;
}

.submit-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.5;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.form-message {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: none;
}

.form-message--success {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(12,91,69,0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(12,91,69,0.3);
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.form-message--error {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(180,60,60,0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180,60,60,0.3);
  color: #e8a0a0;
}

/* Light form messages */
.apply-light-section .form-message--success {
  background: rgba(12,91,69,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(12,91,69,0.2);
  color: var(--evergreen);
}

.apply-light-section .form-message--error {
  background: rgba(192,57,43,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,57,43,0.2);
  color: #c0392b;
}

/* --- FAQ Page --- */
.faq-page {
  background: var(--ivory);
}

.faq__item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stone);
}

.faq__question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 28px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  transition: color var(--anim-fast) ease;
}

.faq__question:hover {
  color: var(--brass);
}

.faq__icon {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--brass);
  transition: transform var(--anim-med) var(--ease-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 20px;
}

.faq__item.open .faq__icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq__answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--anim-med) var(--ease-smooth),
              padding var(--anim-med) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.faq__item.open .faq__answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
}

.faq__answer p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ash);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Contact Page --- */
.contact-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--ink);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form {
  max-width: 560px;
  width: 100%;
}

.contact-form .form-group input,
.contact-form .form-group textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

.contact-form .form-group input:focus,
.contact-form .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--brass);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(198,166,107,0.15);
}

.contact-form .form-group label {
  color: var(--ash);
}

/* --- Number Counter --- */
.counter {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* (nav is always light/frosted glass — no dark variant needed) */

/* --- Thank You Overlay --- */
.thank-you {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ivory);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.thank-you.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.thank-you__content {
  max-width: 500px;
  padding: 24px;
}

.thank-you__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.thank-you__text {
  color: var(--ash);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* --- Field Validation Error --- */
.field-error {
  border-color: #c0392b !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192,57,43,0.12) !important;
  animation: fieldShake 400ms ease;
}

.field-error + .field-error-msg,
.fg-light .field-error ~ .field-error-msg {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fieldShake {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  20% { transform: translateX(-6px); }
  40% { transform: translateX(6px); }
  60% { transform: translateX(-4px); }
  80% { transform: translateX(4px); }
}

/* --- Loading Spinner --- */
.spinner {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(17,18,23,0.2);
  border-top-color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 600ms linear infinite;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ============================================
   REDESIGNED PAGE STYLES
   ============================================ */

/* --- Investment Thesis: Parameter Cards --- */
.params-v2__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.param-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: transform 400ms var(--ease-smooth),
              border-color 400ms var(--ease-smooth),
              box-shadow 400ms var(--ease-smooth);
  will-change: transform;
}

.param-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(198,166,107,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.param-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.param-card__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ash);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.param-card__value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.param-card__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(250,247,240,0.45);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Investment Thesis: Checklist --- */
.checklist-v2 {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.checklist-v2__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stone);
}

.checklist-v2__item:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.checklist-v2__item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.checklist-v2__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brass);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 7px;
}

.checklist-v2__item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.checklist-v2__item p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ash);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --- Investment Thesis: Not Items --- */
.not-v2__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.not-v2__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.not-v2__item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.not-v2__icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* --- About: Decoded V2 --- */
.decoded-v2__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.decoded-v2__card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221,215,204,0.5);
  padding: 40px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 400ms var(--ease-smooth),
              box-shadow 400ms var(--ease-smooth),
              border-color 400ms var(--ease-smooth);
  will-change: transform;
}

.decoded-v2__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color: var(--brass);
}

.decoded-v2__letter-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.decoded-v2__letter {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--brass);
}

.decoded-v2__ring {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: dashFlow 15s linear infinite;
}

.decoded-v2__word {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.decoded-v2__text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ash);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- About: Offer Grid --- */
.offer-v2__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.offer-v2__item {
  padding: 36px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221,215,204,0.4);
  transition: transform 300ms var(--ease-smooth),
              box-shadow 300ms var(--ease-smooth),
              border-color 300ms var(--ease-smooth);
}

.offer-v2__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-color: var(--brass);
}

.offer-v2__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.offer-v2__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.offer-v2__text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ash);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- About: Globe --- */
.globe-visual {
  max-width: 300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.globe-visual svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.globe-dot {
  animation: centerPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.globe-dot-ring {
  animation: pulseExpand 2.5s ease-out infinite;
}

/* --- Apply: Intro & Progress --- */
.apply-intro {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 24px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.apply-progress {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 24px 48px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
}

.apply-progress__bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.apply-progress__fill {
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--brass);
  transition: width 500ms var(--ease-smooth);
}

.apply-progress__steps {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.apply-progress__step {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  transition: color 300ms ease;
}

.apply-progress__step.active {
  color: var(--brass);
}

/* --- Apply: Form Section Header --- */
.form-section__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.form-section__header .form-section__number {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.form-section__header .form-section__title {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.form-section__sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ash);
}

/* --- Apply: File Upload Enhanced --- */
.file-upload__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --- Contact Page V2 --- */
.contact-page-v2 {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-page-v2__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 120px 40px 80px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

.contact-info__items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.contact-info__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-info__icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-form-v2__card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.contact-form-v2__card .form-group label {
  color: var(--ash);
}

.contact-form-v2__card .form-group input,
.contact-form-v2__card .form-group textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

.contact-form-v2__card .form-group input:focus,
.contact-form-v2__card .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--brass);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(198,166,107,0.15);
}

/* --- Apply Light Theme --- */
.apply-light-section {
  background: var(--ivory);
  padding: 80px 0 120px;
}

.apply-progress-light {
  padding: 0 0 48px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: var(--ivory);
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.apply-progress-light__bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--stone);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.apply-progress-light__fill {
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--brass);
  transition: width 500ms var(--ease-smooth);
}

.apply-progress-light__steps {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.apply-progress-light__step {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--stone);
  transition: color 300ms ease;
}

.apply-progress-light__step.active {
  color: var(--brass);
}

.form-section-light {
  background: var(--white, #fff);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: box-shadow 300ms ease, border-color 300ms ease;
}

.form-section-light:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(198,166,107,0.3);
}

.form-section-light__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.form-section-light__number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--brass);
  line-height: 1;
}

.form-section-light__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.form-section-light__sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ash);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.fg-light {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.fg-light label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.fg-light input,
.fg-light textarea,
.fg-light select {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ash);
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
}

.fg-light input:hover,
.fg-light textarea:hover,
.fg-light select:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink);
}

.fg-light input:focus,
.fg-light textarea:focus,
.fg-light select:focus {
  border-color: var(--brass);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(198,166,107,0.15);
  outline: none;
}

.fg-light textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.fg-light select {
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath fill='%236E6A63' d='M6 8L1 3h10z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.form-row-light {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

.expandable-trigger-light {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  background: var(--ivory);
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
}

.expandable-trigger-light .expand-icon {
  color: var(--brass);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.expandable-trigger-light:hover {
  border-color: var(--brass);
  color: var(--brass);
}

.fg-light input::placeholder,
.fg-light textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--ash);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.file-upload-light {
  position: relative;
  border: 2px dashed var(--ash);
  padding: 36px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
  background: var(--ivory);
}

.file-upload-light:hover {
  border-color: var(--brass);
  background: rgba(198,166,107,0.03);
}

.file-upload-light input[type="file"] {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.file-upload-light__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.disclaimer-light {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brass);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.7;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.submit-btn-light {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
}

.submit-btn-light::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(198,166,107,0.15), transparent);
  transition: left var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.submit-btn-light:hover::before {
  left: 150%;
}

.submit-btn-light:disabled {
  opacity: 0.5;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.submit-btn-light .spinner {
  border-color: rgba(250,247,240,0.3);
  border-top-color: var(--ivory);
}

/* --- FAQ: Category & Enhanced Accordion --- */
.faq-category {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq__item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stone);
  transition: background 200ms ease;
}

.faq__item:hover {
  background: rgba(198,166,107,0.02);
}

.faq__question {
  padding: 28px 8px;
}

.faq__answer {
  padding-left: 8px;
  padding-right: 8px;
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --section-pad: 80px;
  }

  .pillars__grid,
  .pillars-v2__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .thesis-cards__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .sectors__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .sectors-v2__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .network__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .thesis-preview__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .thesis-preview__right {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .decoded__grid,
  .decoded-v2__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .offer-v2__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .params-v2__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-page-v2__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    padding: 120px 24px 60px;
  }

  /* marquee strip is already responsive */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --section-pad: 64px;
  }

  .nav {
    padding: 0 20px;
    height: 64px;
  }

  .nav.scrolled {
    height: 56px;
  }

  .nav__links {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav__toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav__drawer {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 280px;
    background: var(--ink);
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 100px 40px 40px;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform var(--anim-med) var(--ease-smooth);
  }

  .nav__drawer.open {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .nav__drawer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 80px;
    left: 40px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--brass);
  }

  .nav__drawer-link {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(250,247,240,0.6);
    padding: 16px 0;
    transition: color var(--anim-fast) ease;
  }

  .nav__drawer-link:hover {
    color: var(--ivory);
  }

  .nav__drawer-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .nav__drawer-overlay.open {
    display: block;
  }

  .params-table__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .decoded__grid,
  .decoded-v2__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .offer-v2__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-page-v2__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 100px 20px 40px;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .contact-form-v2__card {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }

  .apply-progress__steps {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .apply-progress__step {
    font-size: 9px;
  }

  .form-section__header,
  .form-section-light__header {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .form-row-light {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .form-section-light {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }

  .footer__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .footer__links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .apply-header {
    padding: 20px 24px;
  }

  .sectors-v2__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .pillars-v2__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .how-it-works__timeline {
    padding-left: 48px;
  }

  .timeline-line {
    left: 17px;
  }

  .timeline-step__dot {
    left: -48px;
    transform: translateX(11.5px);
  }

  .cta-v2 {
    padding: 100px 0;
  }

  .hero-orb { display: none; }

  .stats-banner__item {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }

  /* Disable parallax & 3D tilt on mobile */
  .pillar, .card, .pillar-card, .sector-card {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --section-pad: 48px;
  }

  .hero__content {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}

/* --- Page Transition --- */
.page-enter {
  opacity: 0;
}

body.loaded .page-enter {
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity var(--anim-slow) var(--ease-out);
}