/* ==================== CSS VARIABLES ==================== */
        :root {
            --navy: #0B1A2E;
            --navy-deep: #06101F;
            --navy-mid: #122240;
            --navy-light: #1A3055;
            --gold: #C4A44A;
            --gold-light: #D4B95E;
            --gold-muted: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.15);
            --cream: #FAF8F4;
            --cream-dark: #F0ECE4;
            --white: #FFFFFF;
            --gray-100: #F7F7F7;
            --gray-200: #E8E8E8;
            --gray-300: #D1D1D1;
            --gray-500: #8A8A8A;
            --gray-600: #6B6B6B;
            --gray-700: #4A4A4A;
            --gray-800: #333333;
            --text-dark: #1A1A1A;
            --text-body: #3D3D3D;
            --success: #2D6A4F;
            --serif: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
            --sans: 'Outfit', -apple-system, sans-serif;
            --transition: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            --transition-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
        }

        * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        body {
            font-family: var(--sans);
            color: var(--text-body);
            background: var(--white);
            overflow-x: hidden;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
        }

        /* ==================== UTILITY ==================== */
        .container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 2rem;
        }

        .container-wide {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 2rem;
        }

        .sr-only {
            position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
            padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
            clip: rect(0,0,0,0); border: 0;
        }

        /* ==================== READING PROGRESS BAR ==================== */
        .progress-bar {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 0%;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
            z-index: 10000;
            transition: width 0.1s linear;
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.5);
        }

        /* ==================== FLOATING CTA ==================== */
        .floating-cta {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 2rem;
            right: 2rem;
            z-index: 999;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.9);
            transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-bounce);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .floating-cta.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
            pointer-events: auto;
        }

        .floating-cta-btn {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.6rem;
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--navy);
            padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 100px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.03em;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.35), 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .floating-cta-btn::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
            transition: left 0.5s;
        }

        .floating-cta-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.45), 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        }

        .floating-cta-btn:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .floating-cta-btn svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        .floating-cta-btn:hover svg {
            transform: translateX(3px);
        }

        .floating-cta-pulse {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            border-radius: 100px;
            background: var(--gold);
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            animation: pulse-ring 2s ease-out infinite;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        @keyframes pulse-ring {
            0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.4; }
            100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
        }

        @keyframes pulse-dot {
            0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
            50% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 0.7; }
        }

        /* ==================== ANIMATIONS ==================== */
        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }

        @keyframes fadeIn {
            from { opacity: 0; }
            to { opacity: 1; }
        }

        @keyframes slideInLeft {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-60px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
        }

        @keyframes slideInRight {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(60px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
        }

        @keyframes scaleIn {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
        }

        @keyframes shimmer {
            0% { background-position: -200% center; }
            100% { background-position: 200% center; }
        }

        @keyframes iconFloat {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
        }

        /* Scroll Reveal Classes */
        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(40px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s var(--transition), transform 0.8s var(--transition);
            will-change: opacity, transform;
        }

        .reveal.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .reveal-left {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(-60px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s var(--transition), transform 0.8s var(--transition);
            will-change: opacity, transform;
        }

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

        .reveal-right {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(60px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s var(--transition), transform 0.8s var(--transition);
            will-change: opacity, transform;
        }

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

        .reveal-scale {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: scale(0.9);
            transition: opacity 0.8s var(--transition), transform 0.8s var(--transition);
            will-change: opacity, transform;
        }

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

        .stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
        .stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
        .stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
        .stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
        .stagger-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
        .stagger-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

        /* Reduced Motion */
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            *, *::before, *::after {
                animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
                animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
                transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
            }
            .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .reveal-scale {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: none;
            }
        }

        /* Fallback: ensure content visible if JS fails or on slower mobile connections */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .reveal-scale {
                opacity: 1 !important;
                transform: none !important;
            }
        }

        /* Mobile fallback - ensure content is visible even if JS fails */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .reveal-scale {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: none;
            }
        }

        /* ==================== NAVIGATION ==================== */
        .nav {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            padding: 1.25rem 0;
            transition: all 0.4s var(--transition);
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .nav.scrolled {
            background: rgba(11, 26, 46, 0.97);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            padding: 0.85rem 0;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        }

        .nav.hidden {
            transform: translateY(-100%);
        }

        .nav-inner {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        .nav-logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .nav-logo-text {
            font-family: var(--serif);
            font-size: 1.65rem;
            color: var(--white);
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
        }

        .nav-logo-mark {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 4px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .nav-logo-mark::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.3), transparent);
            transition: left 0.6s;
        }

        .nav-logo:hover .nav-logo-mark::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .nav-logo-img {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            display: block;
            object-fit: contain;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 2.25rem;
            list-style: none;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            letter-spacing: 0.03em;
            transition: color 0.3s;
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -4px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 1.5px;
            background: var(--gold);
            transition: width 0.3s var(--transition);
        }

        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .nav-links a:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .nav-cta {
            background: var(--gold) !important;
            color: var(--navy) !important;
            padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-weight: 600 !important;
            font-size: 0.85rem !important;
            letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--transition) !important;
        }

        .nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

        .nav-cta:hover {
            background: var(--gold-light) !important;
            transform: translateY(-1px);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.3);
        }

        /* Mobile Nav Toggle */
        .nav-toggle {
            display: none;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 5px;
            cursor: pointer;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            padding: 5px;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            touch-action: manipulation;
        }

        .nav-toggle span {
            width: 24px;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--white);
            transition: all 0.3s;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
            transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
        }

        .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
            transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
        }

        /* ==================== HERO ==================== */
        .hero {
            background: var(--navy);
            min-height: 100vh;
            min-height: 100svh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(26, 48, 85, 0.4) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 80%, rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.03) 0%, transparent 40%);
        }

        /* Subtle grid pattern */
        .hero::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 80px 80px;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            padding: 8rem 0 6rem;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 4rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .hero-left {
            animation: slideInLeft 1s var(--transition) both;
        }

        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            background: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.12);
            border: 1px solid rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.25);
            padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 100px;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            animation: fadeIn 0.8s 0.3s var(--transition) both;
        }

        .hero-badge-dot {
            width: 6px;
            height: 6px;
            background: var(--gold);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
            display: inline-block;
            flex: 0 0 6px;
            align-self: center;
        }

        .hero-badge span {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 0.06em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            line-height: 1;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .hero h1 {
            font-family: var(--serif);
            font-size: 3.8rem;
            line-height: 1.1;
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            animation: fadeInUp 1s 0.2s var(--transition) both;
        }

        .hero h1 em {
            font-style: italic;
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .hero-sub {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
            max-width: 520px;
            font-weight: 300;
            animation: fadeInUp 1s 0.4s var(--transition) both;
        }

        .hero-buttons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
            animation: fadeInUp 1s 0.6s var(--transition) both;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--navy);
            padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 4px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.04em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .btn-primary::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
            transition: left 0.5s;
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            background: var(--gold-light);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.25);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .btn-primary svg {
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        .btn-primary:hover svg {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .btn-secondary {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 4px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.03em;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
            transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .btn-secondary:hover {
            border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
        }

        /* Hero Right — Stats with Mouse Tracking */
        .hero-right {
            animation: slideInRight 1s 0.3s var(--transition) both;
        }

        .hero-stats-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 1.25rem;
        }

        .hero-stat-card {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 1.75rem;
            transition: all 0.4s var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            cursor: default;
        }

        /* Mouse tracking glow effect */
        .hero-stat-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: var(--mouse-y, 50%);
            left: var(--mouse-x, 50%);
            width: 200px;
            height: 200px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .hero-stat-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .hero-stat-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0;
            width: 100%; height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.4s;
        }

        .hero-stat-card:hover {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
            border-color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.2);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .hero-stat-card:hover::after {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .hero-stat-number {
            font-family: var(--serif);
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        .hero-stat-label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
            font-weight: 400;
            line-height: 1.4;
            position: relative;
        }

        .hero-stat-card.featured {
            grid-column: span 2;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            background: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.06);
            border-color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.15);
        }

        .hero-stat-card.featured .hero-stat-number {
            font-size: 2rem;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        /* ==================== TRUST BAR ==================== */
        .trust-bar {
            background: var(--navy-deep);
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
            padding: 2.5rem 0;
        }

        .trust-bar-inner {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem 3rem;
            justify-items: center;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .trust-item {
            grid-column: span 2;
        }

        .trust-item:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 2 / span 2; }
        .trust-item:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 4 / span 2; }

        .trust-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.6rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            letter-spacing: 0.04em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            transition: color 0.3s;
        }

        .trust-item:hover {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
        }

        .trust-item svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            stroke: var(--gold);
            fill: none;
            stroke-width: 1.5;
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        .trust-item:hover svg {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        /* ==================== SECTION STYLING ==================== */
        .section {
            padding: 7rem 0;
        }

        .section-dark {
            background: var(--navy);
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .section-cream {
            background: var(--cream);
        }

        .section-label {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.12em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
        }

        .section-label::before {
            content: '';
            width: 30px;
            height: 1.5px;
            background: var(--gold);
        }

        .section-title {
            font-family: var(--serif);
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            line-height: 1.15;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
        }

        .section-dark .section-title {
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: var(--gray-600);
            max-width: 600px;
            font-weight: 300;
        }

        .section-dark .section-subtitle {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
        }

        /* ==================== CHALLENGE SECTION ==================== */
        .challenge {
            position: relative;
        }

        .challenge-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 5rem;
            align-items: center;
            margin-top: 4rem;
        }

        .challenge-visual {
            position: relative;
            padding: 25px 30px 40px 40px;
        }

        .challenge-main-box {
            background: var(--cream);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 3rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        .challenge-main-box::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -3px; left: -3px; right: -3px; bottom: -3px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), transparent 50%);
            border-radius: 14px;
            z-index: -1;
            opacity: 0.3;
        }

        .challenge-icon-row {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .challenge-icon {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
            transition: transform 0.3s var(--transition);
        }

        .challenge-icon:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .challenge-icon svg {
            width: 22px;
            height: 22px;
            stroke: var(--navy);
            fill: none;
            stroke-width: 1.5;
        }

        .challenge-stat-big {
            font-family: var(--serif);
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .challenge-stat-desc {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--gray-600);
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .challenge-float {
            position: absolute;
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            transition: transform 0.3s var(--transition);
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .challenge-float:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .challenge-float.top-right {
            top: -20px;
            right: -20px;
            animation: float-bob 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .challenge-float.bottom-left {
            bottom: -25px;
            left: -30px;
            animation: float-bob 3s ease-in-out infinite;
            animation-delay: 1.5s;
        }

        @keyframes float-bob {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
        }

        .challenge-float-icon {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .challenge-float-icon.red {
            background: #FEE2E2;
        }

        .challenge-float-icon.amber {
            background: #FEF3C7;
        }

        .challenge-float-icon svg {
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            stroke-width: 1.5;
            fill: none;
        }

        .challenge-float-icon.red svg { stroke: #DC2626; }
        .challenge-float-icon.amber svg { stroke: #D97706; }

        .challenge-float-text {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .challenge-float-sub {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--gray-500);
        }

        .challenge-points {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1.75rem;
        }

        .challenge-point {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.25rem;
            transition: transform 0.3s var(--transition);
        }

        .challenge-point:hover {
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        .challenge-point-marker {
            flex-shrink: 0;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            background: var(--gold-muted);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: background 0.3s;
        }

        .challenge-point:hover .challenge-point-marker {
            background: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.25);
        }

        .challenge-point-marker svg {
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            stroke: var(--gold);
            fill: none;
            stroke-width: 2;
        }

        .challenge-point h4 {
            font-family: var(--sans);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
        }

        .challenge-point p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--gray-600);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* ==================== PROCESS / HOW IT WORKS ==================== */
        .process-steps {
            margin-top: 4rem;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 0;
            position: relative;
            --step-circle: 56px;
            --step-pad-top: 2.5rem;
        }

        .process-step {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            transition: transform 0.3s var(--transition);
        }

        .process-step:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .process-step::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: calc(var(--step-pad-top) + (var(--step-circle) / 2));
            right: 0;
            width: 50%;
            height: 1px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
        }

        .process-step:last-child::after { display: none; }

        .process-step::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: calc(var(--step-pad-top) + (var(--step-circle) / 2));
            left: 0;
            width: 50%;
            height: 1px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
        }

        .process-step:first-child::before { display: none; }

        .process-step-number {
            width: var(--step-circle);
            height: var(--step-circle);
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.12);
            border: 1.5px solid rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.3);
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-family: var(--serif);
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
        }

        .process-step:hover .process-step-number {
            background: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.25);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .process-step h3 {
            font-family: var(--serif);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }

        .process-step p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
            line-height: 1.65;
        }

        /* ==================== SERVICES — PREMIUM CARDS ==================== */
        .services-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 1.5rem;
            margin-top: 3.5rem;
        }

        .service-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 2.5rem;
            transition: all 0.4s var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            cursor: default;
        }

        /* Mouse tracking spotlight effect */
        .service-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: var(--mouse-y, 50%);
            left: var(--mouse-x, 50%);
            width: 300px;
            height: 300px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.4s;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

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

        /* Top border reveal */
        .service-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0;
            width: 100%; height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transform-origin: left;
            transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition);
        }

        .service-card:hover {
            border-color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.3);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        }

        .service-card:hover::after {
            transform: scaleX(1);
        }

        .service-icon {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            background: var(--gold-muted);
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* Icon shimmer effect */
        .service-icon::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
            animation: shimmer 3s infinite;
            animation-play-state: paused;
        }

        .service-card:hover .service-icon::before {
            animation-play-state: running;
        }

        .service-icon svg {
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            stroke: var(--gold);
            fill: none;
            stroke-width: 1.5;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: transform 0.3s var(--transition);
        }

        .service-card:hover .service-icon svg {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .service-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--serif);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        .service-card p {
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            color: var(--gray-600);
            line-height: 1.65;
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Expandable service list on hover */
        .service-list {
            list-style: none;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: all 0.4s var(--transition);
            position: relative;
        }

        .service-card:hover .service-list {
            max-height: 200px;
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .service-list li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--gray-700);
            transform: translateX(-10px);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
        }

        .service-card:hover .service-list li {
            transform: translateX(0);
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .service-card:hover .service-list li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
        .service-card:hover .service-list li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
        .service-card:hover .service-list li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
        .service-card:hover .service-list li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
        .service-card:hover .service-list li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }

        .service-list li::before {
            content: '';
            width: 5px;
            height: 5px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--gold);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* ==================== WHY TRULOTT / DIFFERENTIATORS ==================== */
        .why-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 4rem;
            margin-top: 4rem;
            align-items: start;
        }

        .why-column-title {
            font-family: var(--serif);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }

        .why-column-title svg {
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            stroke: var(--gold);
            fill: none;
            stroke-width: 1.5;
        }

        .why-items {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }

        .why-item {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 1.75rem;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* Mouse tracking for why items */
        .why-item::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: var(--mouse-y, 50%);
            left: var(--mouse-x, 50%);
            width: 200px;
            height: 200px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .why-item:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .why-item:hover {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
            border-color: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.2);
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        .why-item h4 {
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        .why-item p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
            line-height: 1.6;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* ==================== INDUSTRIES & COVERAGE ==================== */
        .industries-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 4rem;
            margin-top: 3.5rem;
        }

        .industry-tags {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }

        .industry-tag {
            background: var(--cream);
            border: 1px solid var(--cream-dark);
            padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
            cursor: default;
        }

        .industry-tag:hover {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            background: var(--gold-muted);
            color: var(--navy);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .coverage-title {
            font-family: var(--serif);
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
        }

        .coverage-text {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--gray-600);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .coverage-highlights {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }

        .coverage-highlight {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: transform 0.3s var(--transition);
        }

        .coverage-highlight:hover {
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        .coverage-highlight svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            stroke: var(--success);
            fill: none;
            stroke-width: 2;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* ==================== CTA SECTION ==================== */
        .cta-section {
            background: var(--navy);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            padding: 7rem 0;
        }

        .cta-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(26, 48, 85, 0.4) 0%, transparent 50%);
        }

        .cta-content {
            position: relative;
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .cta-content .section-title {
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .cta-content .section-subtitle {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
            margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
            max-width: 550px;
        }

        .cta-buttons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .btn-primary-light {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--navy);
            padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
            border-radius: 4px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.04em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .btn-primary-light::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
            transition: left 0.5s;
        }

        .btn-primary-light:hover {
            background: var(--gold-light);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.25);
        }

        .btn-primary-light:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .btn-primary-light svg {
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        .btn-primary-light:hover svg {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        /* ==================== FOOTER ==================== */
        .footer {
            background: var(--navy-deep);
            padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
        }

        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }

        .footer-brand .nav-logo-text {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: block;
        }

        .footer-brand p {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
            line-height: 1.65;
            max-width: 300px;
        }

        .footer-column h4 {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
        }

        .footer-column ul {
            list-style: none;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.65rem;
        }

        .footer-column a {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .footer-column a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
            transform: translateX(3px);
        }

        .footer-bottom {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
            padding-top: 1.5rem;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .footer-bottom p {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
        }

        .footer-social {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .footer-social a {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }

        .footer-social a:hover {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            background: rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.1);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .footer-social svg {
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
            fill: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
            transition: fill 0.3s;
        }

        .footer-social a:hover svg {
            fill: var(--gold);
        }

        /* ==================== RESPONSIVE ==================== */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .hero h1 { font-size: 3rem; }
            .hero-content { gap: 3rem; }
            .section-title { font-size: 2.4rem; }
            .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .process-step::after, .process-step::before { display: none; }
            .floating-cta { bottom: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem; }
            .trust-bar-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
            .trust-item { grid-column: auto; }
            .trust-item:nth-child(4),
            .trust-item:nth-child(5) { grid-column: auto; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .nav-links { display: none; }
            .nav-links.open {
                display: flex;
                flex-direction: column;
                position: absolute;
                top: 100%;
                left: 0;
                right: 0;
                background: rgba(11, 26, 46, 0.98);
                backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
                padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
                gap: 1rem;
                border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            }
            .nav-links.open a {
                display: block;
                padding: 0.7rem 0;
            }
            .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

            .hero-sub { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
            .hero-content {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                padding: 7rem 0 4rem;
            }
            .hero h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
            .hero-right { order: 1; }
            .hero-right { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
            .hero-stats-grid { gap: 1rem; }
            .hero-stat-card { padding: 1.25rem; }
            .hero-stat-number { font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.05; }
            .hero-stat-label { font-size: 0.82rem; }
            .hero-stat-card.featured { grid-column: span 2; }

            .challenge-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
            .challenge-visual { padding: 12px 12px 20px; }
            .challenge-main-box {
                padding: 2rem;
                background: #fff9ef;
                border: 1px solid rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.35);
                box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(196, 164, 74, 0.12);
            }
            .challenge-main-box::before { display: none; }
            .challenge-icon-row { gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
            .challenge-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px; }
            .challenge-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
            .challenge-stat-big { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
            .challenge-stat-desc { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.45; }
            .challenge-float { display: none; }
            .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .service-list { max-height: none; opacity: 1; }
            .service-list li { transform: none; opacity: 1; }
            .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
            .industries-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
            .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
            .section { padding: 5rem 0; }
            .section-title { font-size: 2rem; }

            .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
            .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

            .floating-cta { bottom: 1rem; right: 1rem; }
            .floating-cta-btn { padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
            .hero-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .hero-stat-card.featured { grid-column: span 1; }
            .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; text-align: center; }
            .trust-bar-inner { gap: 1.5rem; }
        }