/* ==========================================================================
   WEALTH COMPOUNDER - CORE DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLESHEET
   Style: StockAxis Modern Institutional & Decent Fintech Theme
   Palette: Royal Blue (#0056D6), Pure Canvas (#FFFFFF / #F8FAFC),
            Slate Navy (#1B2539), Accent Amber (#FF8F00), Growth Green (#127C36)
   Typography: DM Sans + Plus Jakarta Sans (Crisp Modern Legibility)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,100..1000;1,9..40,100..1000&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300..800;1,300..800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* ==========================================================================
     GLOBAL TOKENS & TYPOGRAPHY
     ========================================================================== */
  --font-serif: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 86, 214, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 86, 214, 0.12);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 86, 214, 0.25);

  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  --container-max: 1240px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PALETTE 1: NORDIC EMERALD & GRAPHITE (Official Brand Theme - Capital Preservation)
   ========================================================================== */
:root, [data-theme="emerald"] {
  --primary-blue: #0F766E;
  --primary-blue-hover: #0D655E;
  --primary-blue-dark: #0A4E48;
  --primary-blue-light: #F0FDF4;
  --primary-blue-subtle: #F6FEF9;
  --primary-blue-border: #BBF7D0;
  --primary-blue-glow: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.22);

  /* Luminous Nordic Emerald Brand Tones */
  --navy-950: #0A3D36;
  --navy-900: #0D5F58;
  --navy-850: #0F766E;
  --navy-800: #14B8A6;
  --navy-700: #2DD4BF;
  --navy-600: #5EEAD4;

  /* Accent Highlights */
  --accent-amber: #D97706;
  --accent-amber-hover: #B45309;
  --accent-amber-light: #FEF3C7;
  --accent-amber-border: #FDE68A;
  --accent-green: #059669;
  --accent-green-light: #ECFDF5;

  /* Universal Token Mappings */
  --gold-500: #0F766E;
  --gold-400: #D97706;
  --gold-300: #34D399;
  --gold-600: #0D655E;
  --gold-glow: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.25);
  --gold-subtle: #F0FDF4;
  --gold-border: #BBF7D0;

  /* Pure & Crisp Canvas */
  --offwhite-50: #FFFFFF;
  --offwhite-100: #F8FAFC;
  --offwhite-200: #F1F5F9;
  --offwhite-300: #E2E8F0;
  --hero-bg-start: #F0FDF4;

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-dark: #1E293B;
  --text-muted: #4B5565;
  --text-soft: #64748B;
  --text-light: #FFFFFF;
  --text-light-muted: #94A3B8;

  --border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --border-navy: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PALETTE 2: STOCKAXIS SIGNATURE BLUE (Modern Fintech Clarity)
   ========================================================================== */
[data-theme="stockaxis"] {
  --primary-blue: #0056D6;
  --primary-blue-hover: #0045B0;
  --primary-blue-dark: #00378C;
  --primary-blue-light: #EBF3FF;
  --primary-blue-subtle: #F4F8FF;
  --primary-blue-border: #BCD5FC;
  --primary-blue-glow: rgba(0, 86, 214, 0.22);
  --navy-950: #0C1322;
  --navy-900: #1B2539;
  --navy-850: #212E44;
  --navy-800: #26344B;
  --navy-700: #374763;
  --navy-600: #4B5E7D;
  --accent-amber: #FF8F00;
  --accent-amber-hover: #E68100;
  --accent-amber-light: #FFF7EC;
  --accent-amber-border: #FCD69E;
  --accent-green: #127C36;
  --accent-green-light: #EBF8F0;
  --gold-500: #0056D6;
  --gold-400: #FF8F00;
  --gold-300: #60A5FA;
  --gold-600: #0042A6;
  --gold-glow: rgba(0, 86, 214, 0.25);
  --gold-subtle: #EBF3FF;
  --gold-border: #BCD5FC;
  --offwhite-50: #FFFFFF;
  --offwhite-100: #F8FAFC;
  --offwhite-200: #F1F5F9;
  --offwhite-300: #E2E8F0;
  --hero-bg-start: #F0F6FF;
  --border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --border-navy: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  color-scheme: light;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  overflow-y: scroll;
  scrollbar-gutter: stable;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

@view-transition {
  navigation: auto;
}

::view-transition-old(root) {
  animation: 90ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 1, 1) both fade-out;
}

::view-transition-new(root) {
  animation: 160ms cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) 30ms both fade-in;
}

::view-transition-old(main-site-header),
::view-transition-new(main-site-header) {
  animation: none;
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
}

@keyframes fade-out {
  from { opacity: 1; }
  to { opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes fade-in {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.18);
  color: #0F766E;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 9px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--offwhite-100);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 2px solid var(--offwhite-100);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #94A3B8;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--offwhite-50);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Typography Defaults */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

p.lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.section-dark h1, 
.section-dark h2, 
.section-dark h3 {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.section-dark p {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.section-warm {
  background-color: var(--offwhite-100);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* Eyebrow / Badges (Luxury Institutional Badge) */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #B4842E;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.28);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #C5A059;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.8);
}

.section-dark .eyebrow {
  color: #ECC97D;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(236, 201, 125, 0.32);
}

.section-dark .eyebrow::before {
  background-color: #ECC97D;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(236, 201, 125, 0.9);
}

/* Buttons (Luxury Precision Interactions) */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F766E 0%, #0A554F 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) inset, 0 6px 18px -2px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #11847B 0%, #0C615A 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) inset, 0 12px 26px -4px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.45);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -6px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.16);
}

.btn-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-850) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-850) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.05rem 2.2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP REGULATORY STRIP (SEBI RA Compliance & Contact Ribbon)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-regulatory-strip {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.top-reg-inner,
.reg-strip-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.top-reg-left,
.reg-strip-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.top-reg-left strong,
.reg-strip-left strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.reg-badge-pill {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: #34D399;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.12rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.reg-divider {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.top-reg-links,
.reg-strip-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
}

.top-reg-links a,
.reg-strip-right a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-reg-links a:hover,
.reg-strip-right a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sebi-verify-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sebi-verify-badge:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXECUTIVE DARK EMERALD & IMPERIAL GOLD HEADER
   Distinct luxury contrast from the hero banner
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: #0D655E;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F766E 0%, #0D655E 100%);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(13, 101, 94, 0.25);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: #0D655E;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F766E 0%, #0D655E 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(10, 78, 72, 0.35);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.7);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: transparent;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  opacity: 0.95;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.logo-text-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-name-gold {
  color: #ECC97D;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDE68A 0%, #D99B26 60%, #B45309 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.brand-tagline-micro {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #34D399;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Nav Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.2rem;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #34D399;
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #34D399, #D99B26);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-link.active::after,
.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Nav Actions - Twin Executive CTAs */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-nav-outline,
.btn-nav-solid {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 0 1.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.btn-nav-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-nav-outline:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-nav-solid {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F766E 0%, #047857 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.35);
}

.btn-nav-solid:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D99B26 0%, #B45309 100%);
  border-color: #FDE68A;
  color: #061116 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.4);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 72px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - 72px);
  background-color: #0D655E;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10, 78, 72, 0.4);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.active {
  display: flex;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link.active {
  color: #34D399;
}

.mobile-drawer-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-actions .btn-nav-outline,
.mobile-drawer-actions .btn-nav-solid {
  width: 100%;
  height: 44px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MARKET & COMPOUNDING TICKER RIBBON (Executive Scrolling Banner)
   ========================================================================== */
.market-ticker-wrap {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #BBF7D0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ticker-inner {
  display: inline-flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: tickerSlide 40s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.ticker-inner:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-right: 2.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #0F766E;
}

.ticker-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #B45309;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.ticker-val {
  color: #064E3B;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ticker-tag {
  background: #D1FAE5;
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid #6EE7B7;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Preloader & Theme Switcher Nullification */
.theme-switcher-pill {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSTITUTIONAL OPENING SPLASH SCREEN & BRAND ANIMATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-preloader {
  display: none !important;
}

.preloader-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.2) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  background-position: 0 0, 16px 16px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.preloader-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  max-width: 520px;
  animation: preloaderPop 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes preloaderPop {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9) translateY(16px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

.preloader-emblem {
  position: relative;
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.preloader-emblem-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-top-color: #D99B26;
  border-right-color: #34D399;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.3);
  animation: emblemRotate 2.5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes emblemRotate {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.preloader-logo-img {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.6), 0 0 10px rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.4);
  background: #0F766E;
}

.preloader-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.preloader-gold {
  color: #ECC97D;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDE68A 0%, #D99B26 60%, #B45309 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.preloader-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: #34D399;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.preloader-bar-wrap {
  width: 220px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.preloader-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0F766E, #34D399, #D99B26);
  border-radius: 3px;
  animation: preloaderFillAnim 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes preloaderFillAnim {
  0% { width: 0%; }
  50% { width: 75%; }
  100% { width: 100%; }
}

.preloader-sebi-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* =========================================================
   TIMELESS COMPOUNDING WISDOM & FIRST PRINCIPLES SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.section-wisdom {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0A4E48 0%, #0F766E 50%, #0A4E48 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.25);
}

.wisdom-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  background-position: 0 0, 18px 18px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.wisdom-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.wisdom-card {
  background: rgba(13, 101, 94, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-top: 3.5px solid #0F766E;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.wisdom-card:nth-child(2) {
  border-top-color: #D99B26;
}

.wisdom-card:nth-child(3) {
  border-top-color: #34D399;
}

.wisdom-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 25px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.4);
}

.wisdom-quote-mark {
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: #ECC97D;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.wisdom-quote-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-style: italic;
}

.wisdom-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.wisdom-author-badge {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.4);
  color: #34D399;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wisdom-card:nth-child(2) .wisdom-author-badge {
  background: rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.5);
  color: #ECC97D;
}

.wisdom-card:nth-child(3) .wisdom-author-badge {
  background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.4);
  color: #34D399;
}

.wisdom-author-name {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: block;
}

.wisdom-author-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: block;
}

.wisdom-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #34D399;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.2);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.25);
}

.wisdom-pillar-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(13, 101, 94, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 155, 38, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.wisdom-pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.pillar-num {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #D99B26;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.wisdom-pillar-item strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.wisdom-pillar-item p {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (StockAxis Clean Decent Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--hero-bg-start) 0%, var(--offwhite-50) 100%);
  padding: 5.5rem 0 5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-headline {
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-headline span.gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC97D 0%, #C5A059 45%, #9B7835 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: #C5A059;
  display: inline-block;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-highlights {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-highlights span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-visual-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 55px -18px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.12);
}

.hero-visual-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-live-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.hero-live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.25);
}

.hero-sebi-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: var(--primary-blue-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-blue-border);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.hero-quote-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-metric-tile {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-metric-tile:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue-border);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.06);
}

.hero-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #64748B;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-metric-num {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-metric-note {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  display: block;
}

.hero-report-preview-box {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-report-preview-box h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-report-preview-box p {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748B;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.hero-trust-item svg {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO (Light, Crisp & Rich Emerald Canvas - Subpages Standard)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero-emerald {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--hero-bg-start) 0%, var(--offwhite-50) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-hero-emerald::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 720px;
  height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero-emerald .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: var(--primary-blue-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-blue-border);
  padding: 0.28rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.page-hero-emerald .eyebrow::before,
.page-hero-emerald .eyebrow::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.page-hero-emerald h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.page-hero-emerald h1 span.gold-text,
.hero-headline span.gold-text,
.gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #B4842E 0%,
    #D99B26 25%,
    #ECC97D 50%,
    #D99B26 75%,
    #B4842E 100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: #D99B26;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-block;
  font-style: normal;
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
  -webkit-filter: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.page-hero-emerald h1 span.emerald-highlight {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.page-hero-emerald p.lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Subpage Creed / Creed Banner (Light Emerald Variant) */
.creed-banner-emerald {
  background: var(--primary-blue-subtle);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-blue-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.05);
}

.creed-banner-emerald .creed-tag {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.creed-banner-emerald h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.creed-banner-emerald p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DUAL JOURNEY SELECTOR (Equity Research vs Personalised Advisory)
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.journey-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.journey-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.journey-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.16);
}

.journey-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.journey-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.journey-pill-blue {
  background: var(--primary-blue-light);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-blue-border);
}

.journey-pill-gold {
  background: var(--accent-amber-light);
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-amber-border);
}

.journey-title {
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.journey-desc {
  color: #4B5565;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.journey-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.journey-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #4B5565;
}

.journey-card:first-child .journey-features li svg {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.journey-card:last-child .journey-features li svg {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CARDS & GRIDS (General)
   ========================================================================== */
.card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 86, 214, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.card-navy {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.card-navy:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 86, 214, 0.25);
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES & CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.service-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--primary-blue-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-blue-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.service-card-text {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Why Us Section */
.pillar-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue-border);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.15);
}

/* Framework Pillar Cards (Cohesive Top Accent Outline) */
.pillar-framework-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  border-top: 3.5px solid var(--primary-blue);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pillar-framework-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue-border);
  border-top-color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.15);
}

.pillar-framework-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: var(--primary-blue-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-blue-border);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pillar-framework-tag::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  display: inline-block;
}

.pillar-number {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  opacity: 0.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.pillar-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STEPS / OUR APPROACH TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.steps-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
}

.step-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.step-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue-border);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -10px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.step-badge {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-850) 100%);
  color: #ECC97D;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(236, 201, 125, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.step-body p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSIGHTS & BLOG
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 86, 214, 0.25);
}

.article-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 86, 214, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.article-card-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.article-summary {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-meta {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.article-read-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-read-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue-hover);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQS ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 86, 214, 0.08);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--offwhite-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease-out, padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  max-height: 500px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE VIEW TRANSITIONS (Enterprise SPA Seamless Blending)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-viewport {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 74px);
  width: 100%;
}

.page-view {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.page-view.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  animation: viewBlendIn 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes viewBlendIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT FORM & SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: #FAFCFE;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: border-color 0.18s ease, background-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.12);
}

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

.form-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.form-check input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--primary-blue);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-check label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 163, 62, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.contact-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-detail-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-text h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-detail-text p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-detail-text a {
  color: #60A5FA;
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-detail-text a:hover {
  color: #93C5FD;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER PROFILE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.founder-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 28px 55px -15px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.15);
}

.founder-image-col {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-image-col::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11, 17, 26, 0.4) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.founder-content-col {
  padding: 2.75rem 2.75rem 2.75rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.founder-name {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.founder-designation {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.founder-credentials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.cred-badge {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-blue);
}

.cred-badge strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE INFORMATION BLOCK / SPEC TABLE
   ========================================================================== */
.spec-table-container {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.spec-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.spec-table th, 
.spec-table td {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.spec-table thead th,
.spec-table th {
  background-color: #0F766E !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #D97706;
}

.spec-table thead th:first-child,
.spec-table th:first-child {
  color: #FEF3C7 !important;
}

.spec-table tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: #F0FDF4;
}

.spec-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER & REGULATORY SECTION (StockAxis Executive Slate Footer)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--navy-950);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.site-footer p {
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.site-footer .brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.site-footer .brand-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 195px;
}

.site-footer .brand-name {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.site-footer .brand-tagline-micro {
  color: #FBBF24 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-col p {
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-col p strong {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #60A5FA !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: #93C5FD !important;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #60A5FA !important;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Regulatory Card in Footer */
.footer-regulatory-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem !important;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.reg-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.reg-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: #FBBF24 !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.reg-item span {
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-risk-statement {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  border-left: 3px solid #F59E0B !important;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}

.footer-risk-statement strong {
  color: #FCD34D !important;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.75rem 0 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

.footer-bottom div, .footer-bottom p, .footer-bottom span {
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: #60A5FA !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: #93C5FD !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS (Sample Report & Full Article Reader)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(5, 11, 20, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.modal-container {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 88vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 86, 214, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  animation: modalScaleUp 0.3s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes modalScaleUp {
  from { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 10;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--offwhite-100);
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
}

/* Sample Report Mockup Inside Modal */
.report-paper {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.report-header-banner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.report-metric-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--offwhite-100);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE TOOLS: SUITABILITY CALCULATOR
   ========================================================================== */
.calc-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.calc-step-group {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.calc-options-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.calc-option-btn {
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--offwhite-50);
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.calc-option-btn:hover,
.calc-option-btn.selected {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: var(--primary-blue-light);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.calc-result-box {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Toast Notification */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--text-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 3000;
}

.toast-notice.show {
  display: flex;
  animation: slideInRight 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REFERENCE ENHANCEMENTS (StockAxis Inspired Fintech Palette)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Top Regulatory Strip */
.top-regulatory-strip {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.top-reg-inner, .reg-strip-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.top-reg-left, .reg-strip-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.status-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.top-reg-links, .reg-strip-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.top-reg-links a, .reg-strip-right a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-reg-links a:hover, .reg-strip-right a:hover {
  color: #60A5FA;
}

.reg-badge-pill {
  background: var(--accent-amber);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.sebi-verify-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sebi-verify-badge:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Forensic Advantage Cards */
.forensic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.forensic-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.forensic-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 86, 214, 0.08);
}

.forensic-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--primary-blue-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-blue-border);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.forensic-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.forensic-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Compounding Calculator (StockAxis High-Trust Tool) */
.calc-box-modern {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.slider-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.slider-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.slider-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.slider-output {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.calc-range {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  outline: none;
  accent-color: var(--primary-blue);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.calc-result-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0F766E 0%, #0D655E 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(13, 101, 94, 0.35);
}

.calc-stat-block {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.calc-stat-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.calc-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ECC97D;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(236, 201, 125, 0.35);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.calc-bar-track {
  height: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 5px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
}

.calc-bar-invested {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  height: 100%;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.calc-bar-gains {
  background: var(--accent-amber);
  height: 100%;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.calc-bar-legend {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}


/* Floating WhatsApp Quick Action (Direct Connect) */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 999;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  animation: pulse-whatsapp 3s infinite;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  background: #1EBE5D;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
}

.floating-whatsapp-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

@keyframes pulse-whatsapp {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5), 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  }
  60% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0), 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0), 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .founder-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .founder-content-col {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .reg-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .forensic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .plans-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .calc-box-modern {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Responsive Split-Screen & Mobile Rules */
@media (min-width: 640px) and (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav-container {
    height: 64px;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    padding-right: 0.75rem;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 175px;
  }
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .brand-tagline-micro {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.3rem;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    display: flex !important;
  }
  .btn-nav-solid {
    height: 32px;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 42px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 165px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    display: flex;
  }
  .btn-nav-solid {
    height: 32px;
    padding: 0 0.7rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .journey-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .grid-3, .grid-2, .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .forensic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .plans-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .calc-box-modern {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .calc-options-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .step-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .top-reg-inner,
  .reg-strip-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .top-reg-left, .top-reg-links,
  .reg-strip-left, .reg-strip-right {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}