:root {
  /*=====================================================
     SEMANTIC COLOR TOKENS — naam ke hisaab se (source of truth)
    =====================================================*/

  /* Background */
  --color-bg-primary: #f8f6f2; /* Warm Off White */
  --color-bg-primary-rgb: 248, 246, 242;

  /* Secondary Background */
  --color-bg-secondary: #eae3d9a3; /* Soft Cream */
  --color-bg-secondary-rgb: 250, 248, 245;

  /* Primary Text */
  --color-text-primary: #1e1e1e; /* Dark Charcoal */
  --color-text-primary-rgb: 30, 30, 30;

  /* Secondary Text */
  --color-text-secondary: #4b5563; /* Medium Charcoal */
  --color-text-secondary-rgb: 75, 85, 99;

  /* Card Background */
  --color-card-bg: #ffffff; /* White */
  --color-card-bg-rgb: 255, 255, 255;

  /* Borders */
  --color-border: #e8e5df; /* Soft Gray */
  --color-border-rgb: 232, 229, 223;

  /* Accent */
  --color-accent: #d97706; /* Burnt Orange */
  --color-accent-rgb: 217, 119, 6;

  /* Accent Hover */
  --color-accent-hover: #c96b1a; /* Deep Orange */
  --color-accent-hover-rgb: 201, 107, 26;

  /* Success / Highlight (very limited use) */
  --color-highlight: #2e7d32; /* Soft Green */
  --color-highlight-rgb: 46, 125, 50;

  /*=====================================================
     LEGACY ALIASES — poori file inhi purane naamon se chalti hai.
     Inhe mat hataana; ye sirf upar wale naye naamon ki taraf point
     karte hain, taaki kahin bhi color break na ho.
    =====================================================*/

  /* Brand — primary (dark charcoal panels) */
  --color-primary: var(--color-text-primary);
  --color-primary-rgb: var(--color-text-primary-rgb);
  --color-primary-dark: #141414;
  --color-primary-darker: #171717;
  --color-landscape-bg: #181818;
  --color-navy-deep: #121212;
  --color-navy-alt: #1a1a1a;
  --color-navy-slide: #1c1c1c;

  /* Brand — secondary (accent orange) */
  --color-secondary: var(--color-accent);
  --color-secondary-rgb: var(--color-accent-rgb);
  --color-secondary-light: var(--color-accent);
  --color-secondary-alt: #e3922f;
  --color-secondary-hover: var(--color-accent-hover);

  /* Status colors */
  --color-success: var(--color-highlight);
  --color-success-rgb: var(--color-highlight-rgb);
  --color-success-alt: #4caf50;
  --color-danger: #dc3545;
  --color-danger-hover: #bb2d3b;

  /* Neutrals */
  --color-white: var(--color-card-bg);
  --color-white-rgb: var(--color-card-bg-rgb);
  --color-black-rgb: 0, 0, 0;
  --color-bg-light: var(--color-bg-primary);
  --color-bg-lighter: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  --color-border-light: var(--color-border);
  --color-border-lighter: #efede8;
  --color-chip-bg: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  --color-badge-bg: #fdf0e4;
  --color-card-border: var(--color-border);
  --color-text-muted: var(--color-text-secondary);
  --color-text-muted-2: #6b7280;
  --color-text-muted-3: #9ca3af;
  --color-text-gray: var(--color-text-secondary);

  /* Misc accent tints */
  --color-accent-blue-rgb: var(--color-accent-rgb);
  --color-tag-bg-rgb: 20, 20, 20;
  --color-overlay-1-rgb: 18, 18, 18;
  --color-overlay-2-rgb: 24, 24, 24;
  --color-overlay-3-rgb: 21, 21, 21;

  /* Typography */

  --font-heading: "Playfair Display", serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", sans-serif;

  /*=====================================================
     BUTTON TOKENS — do hi button type: Primary aur Secondary
    =====================================================*/
  --btn-radius: 40px;
  --btn-padding-y: 15px;
  --btn-padding-x: 28px;
  --btn-font-size: 15px;
  --btn-font-weight: 700;
  --btn-gap: 10px;
  --btn-transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);

  /*=====================================================
 THEME TOKENS (Dynamic Theme Variables)
 In variables ko hi poori website me use karo.
=====================================================*/

  /* Active Theme (Default = Light) */
  --theme-bg: var(--color-bg-primary);
  --theme-bg-secondary: var(--color-bg-secondary);

  --theme-surface: var(--color-card-bg);
  --theme-surface-secondary: #fcfbf8;

  --theme-heading: var(--color-text-primary);
  --theme-text: var(--color-text-secondary);

  --theme-border: var(--color-border);

  --theme-accent: var(--color-accent);
  --theme-accent-hover: var(--color-accent-hover);

  --theme-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

  --theme-overlay: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}
/*=========================================================
 HERO SECTION — Bootstrap complement styles only
=========================================================*/
/* Global Font Family */
/*=========================================================
 BUTTONS — Primary + Secondary (do hi type, poori site me)
 Purani classes yahin alias hain, HTML kahin badalne ki
 zaroorat nahi. Naya button banate waqt sirf class="btn-primary"
 ya class="btn-secondary" use karo.
=========================================================*/
/*=====================================================
 LIGHT THEME
=====================================================*/

.theme-light {
  --theme-bg: var(--color-bg-primary);
  --theme-bg-secondary: var(--color-bg-secondary);

  --theme-surface: var(--color-card-bg);
  --theme-surface-secondary: #fcfbf8;

  --theme-heading: var(--color-text-primary);
  --theme-text: var(--color-text-secondary);

  --theme-border: var(--color-border);

  --theme-accent: var(--color-accent);
  --theme-accent-hover: var(--color-accent-hover);

  --theme-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

  --theme-overlay: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/*=====================================================
 DARK THEME
=====================================================*/

.theme-dark {
  --theme-bg: #111111;
  --theme-bg-secondary: #181818;

  --theme-surface: #1b1b1b;
  --theme-surface-secondary: #242424;

  --theme-heading: #ffffff;
  --theme-text: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);

  --theme-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

  --theme-accent: var(--color-accent);
  --theme-accent-hover: var(--color-accent-hover);

  --theme-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);

  --theme-overlay: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.btn-primary,
.hero-alt-cta,
.case-btn,
.contact-submit,
.testimonials-cta,
.header-btn,
.mobile-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--btn-gap);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-card-bg) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", sans-serif;
  font-weight: var(--btn-font-weight);
  font-size: var(--btn-font-size);
  padding: var(--btn-padding-y) var(--btn-padding-x);
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  /* box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.28); */
  transition: var(--btn-transition);
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.hero-alt-cta:hover,
.case-btn:hover,
.contact-submit:hover,
.testimonials-cta:hover,
.header-btn:hover,
.mobile-cta:hover {
  color: var(--color-card-bg) !important;
  background: var(--color-accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  /* box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.38); */
}

.btn-primary i,
.hero-alt-cta i,
.case-btn i,
.contact-submit i,
.testimonials-cta i {
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover i,
.hero-alt-cta:hover i,
.case-btn:hover i,
.contact-submit:hover i,
.testimonials-cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 SECONDARY — outline style
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.btn-secondary,
.faq-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: var(--btn-font-weight);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-secondary:hover,
.faq-cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-text-primary);
  color: var(--color-card-bg) !important;
}

.btn-secondary i,
.faq-cta i {
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-secondary:hover i,
.faq-cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
/*=========================================================
 HERO ALT — CTA row (button + text link side by side)
=========================================================*/

.hero-alt-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--color-card-bg);
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(var(--color-card-bg-rgb),.35);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.text-link i {
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.text-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.text-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-alt-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

body {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif !important;
}

h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--theme-heading);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--theme-heading);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
em{
   font-family: var(--font-heading);
   color: var(--color-accent);
}

p,
a,
span,
button,
input,
textarea {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif !important;
  color: var(--theme-text);
  line-height: 1.85;
}
li{
   line-height: 1.55;
}
.btn,
button {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/*=========================================================
 HERO — ALT (Cinematic / "Live Results" variant)
 New, additional hero. Does not touch .hero-section.
=========================================================*/

.hero-alt-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-primary-darker);
  padding: 0 0 100px;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  isolation: isolate;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---- background photo + dark overlay (swap the image URL for the real one) ---- */
.hero-alt-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-alt-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.hero-alt-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(var(--color-overlay-1-rgb), 0.88) 59%,
      rgba(var(--color-overlay-2-rgb), 0.55) 100%,
      rgba(var(--color-overlay-3-rgb), 0.72) 100%,
      rgba(var(--color-overlay-1-rgb), 0.95) 100%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse 800px 500px at 50% 8%,
      rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.14),
      transparent 88%
    );
}

.hero-alt-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.04;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.hero-alt-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

p.hero-subtext {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/*=========================================================
 HEADLINE BLOCK
=========================================================*/

.hero-alt-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 56px auto 0;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.hero-alt-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-secondary-light);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.32);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.hero-alt-eyebrow i {
  font-size: 11px;
}

.hero-alt-headline {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 58px);
  line-height: 1.14;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.35);
}

.hero-alt-headline em {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.hero-alt-subtext {
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.68);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 40px auto 20px auto;
}

.hero-alt-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.32);
  transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.hero-alt-cta:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.44);
}

.hero-alt-cta i {
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-alt-cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/*=========================================================
 SIGNATURE — sliding results carousel (coverflow)
 Center slide = full "card" size. Side slides = smaller.
 Swap the <img> src on each .result-slide for a real
 client screenshot; the list can hold any number of slides.
=========================================================*/

.hero-alt-stage {
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  max-width: 1100px;
}

.result-carousel {
  position: relative;
  height: 420px;
}

.result-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 560px;
  max-width: 82vw;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-navy-slide);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.55);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    opacity 0.6s ease,
    filter 0.6s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.result-slide img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.result-slide-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-tag-bg-rgb), 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.14);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: none;
}

.result-slide-tag i {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 11px;
}

.result-slide-tag .verified-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-success);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 8px;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.result-slide.is-active {
  z-index: 5;
}

/* dot navigation */
.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.carousel-dots button {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.25);
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.carousel-dots button.is-active {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

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

/*=========================================================
 TRUST ROW + BLURB
=========================================================*/

.hero-alt-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 70px auto 0;
  padding: 28px 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.1);
}

.hero-alt-trust-label {
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.5);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-alt-trust-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.hero-alt-trust-icons span {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.6);
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.hero-alt-trust-icons span:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-alt-blurb {
  max-width: 380px;
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.6);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-alt-blurb a {
  color: var(--color-secondary-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-alt-blurb a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-alt-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .hero-alt-blurb {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-alt-section {
    padding-bottom: 80px;
  }
  .hero-alt-intro {
    margin-top: 36px;
  }
  .hero-alt-stage {
    margin-top: 44px;
  }
  .result-carousel {
    height: 300px;
  }
  .result-slide {
    width: 280px;
  }
  .result-slide img {
    height: 220px;
  }
}

/*=========================================================
 SECTION 2 — "The Way Customers Choose Businesses Is Changing"
 Left ~45% text / Right ~55% before-after infographic
=========================================================*/

.change-section {
  /* background: var(--theme-bg); */
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  padding: 120px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.change-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1fr; /* ~45% / 55% */
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 LEFT — text
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.change-text {
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* .change-heading{
    font-family:'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,40px);
    line-height:1.22;
    letter-spacing:-.01em;
    color:var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom:22px;
} */

/* .change-body p{
    color:var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.85;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.change-body p:last-child{
    margin-bottom:0;
} */

.recommend-closing {
  margin: 28px 0 0;
  padding-top: 24px;
  /* border-top:1px solid var(--color-border); */
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--theme-heading);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 RIGHT — infographic
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.change-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.change-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  object-fit: cover;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .change-visual-img {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
}
.change-infographic {
  background: var(--color-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

/* panels */
.ci-panel {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.ci-panel.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ci-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ci-label-accent {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.3);
}

.ci-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ci-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-width: 76px;
}

.ci-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.ci-step-text {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  text-align: center;
}

.ci-arrow {
  color: var(--color-border);
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* accent (Now) variant */
.ci-icon-accent {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-card-bg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.28);
}

.ci-step-accent .ci-step-text {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ci-arrow-accent {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* connector between panels */
.ci-divider {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 22px 0;
}

.ci-divider-line {
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}

.ci-divider-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* stat chip */
.ci-stat-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s,
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s;
}

.ci-stat-chip.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ci-stat-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .change-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .change-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 44px;
  }

  .change-text {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .change-infographic {
    padding: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .change-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .change-infographic {
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .ci-flow {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .ci-step {
    min-width: 64px;
  }

  .ci-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .ci-arrow {
    display: none;
  } /* mobile pe arrows clutter karte hain, wrap ke saath */

  .change-closing {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ci-panel,
  .ci-stat-chip {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none;
  }
}
/*=========================================================
 SECTION 3 — "When Customers Ask AI, Will It Recommend Your Business?"
 Image Left / Text Right — mirror layout of Section 2, distinct styling
=========================================================*/

.recommend-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-primary);
  padding: 120px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recommend-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* 50/50, mirror of change-grid */
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 LEFT — image
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.recommend-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.recommend-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  object-fit: cover;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 RIGHT — text
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.recommend-text {
  max-width: 6650px;
}

.recommend-heading {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* .recommend-body p{
    color:var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.85;
    margin-bottom:18px;
} */

/* .recommend-body p:last-child{
    margin-bottom:0;
} */

/* Distinct from Section 2's border-top style: here it's a highlighted box */
.recommend-closing-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    border-radius: 16px;

    background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.05);

    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.18);

    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 30px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);

    transition: all .3s ease;
}

.recommend-closing-box:hover{
    transform: translateY(-2px);

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 40px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.12);
}
.recommend-closing-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-card-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.recommend-closing {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--theme-heading);
  padding-top: 2px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .recommend-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .recommend-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  /* Image left/right dono mobile pe hamesha upar aayegi (natural reading order) */
  .recommend-visual {
    order: 2;
  }

  .recommend-text {
    order: 1;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .recommend-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .recommend-visual-img {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .recommend-closing-box {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .recommend-closing {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}
.recommend-heading-accent {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/*=========================================================
 SECTION 4 — "Your Marketing Isn't Broken. It's Disconnected."
 Text Left ~45% / Infographic Right ~55%
 Prefix: cw- (Connected Web) — unique, no clash with other sections
=========================================================*/

.cw-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  padding: 120px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cw-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.75fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 LEFT — text
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.cw-text {
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* .cw-heading{
    font-family:'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-weight:800;
    font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,40px);
    line-height:1.22;
    letter-spacing:-.01em;
    color:var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom:22px;
} */

.cw-body p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cw-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cw-closing {
  margin: 28px 0 0;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}


/*---------------------------------------------------------
 RIGHT — image
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.cw-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.cw-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  object-fit: cover;
}

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .cw-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .cw-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 44px;
  }

  .cw-text {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .cw-infographic {
    padding: 28px;
    min-height: 420px;
  }

  .cw-lines {
    inset: 28px;
    width: calc(100% - 56px);
    height: calc(100% - 56px);
  }
  .node-title {
    order: 2;
}
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .cw-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .cw-infographic {
    padding: 20px;
    min-height: 380px;
  }

  .cw-channels {
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .cw-node {
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }

  .cw-node-text {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .cw-node-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .cw-center-card {
    width: 104px;
    height: 104px;
  }

  .cw-center-ring {
    width: 136px;
    height: 136px;
  }

  .cw-center-label {
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }

  .cw-closing {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  /* mobile pe scattered offsets clutter karte hain, clean grid rakho */
  .cw-node[data-node] {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    justify-self: stretch !important;
  }
  .node-title {
    order: 2;
}
}

/*=========================================================
 SECTION 2 — Proof Before Promises
=========================================================*/

/* .proof-promises-section{
    background:var(--color-white);
    padding:100px 0;
}

.logo-strip-item{
    opacity:.85;
    transition:.3s;
}

.logo-strip-item:hover{
    opacity:1;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.logo-strip-icon{
    width:200px;
    height:50px;
    object-fit:contain;
}

.logo-strip-label{
    color:var(--color-primary);
    font-size:15px;
} */

/*=========================================================
 SECTION 3 — Real AI Visibility Proof Wall
=========================================================*/

/* .proof-wall-section{
    background:var(--color-bg-light);
    padding:100px 0;
}

.wall-card{
    background:var(--color-white);
    border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb),.08);
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb),.05);
    transition:.35s;
}

.wall-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb),.1);
}

.wall-card-thumb{
    aspect-ratio:4/3;
    background:var(--color-white);
}

.wall-card-icon{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:10px;
    right:10px;
    width:34px;
    height:34px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--color-secondary);
    color:var(--color-white);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:14px;
    box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb),.35);
}

.wall-card-body h6{
    color:var(--color-primary);
} */

/*=========================================================
 SECTION 4 — Watch The Proof Live (Video Case Study)
=========================================================*/

.video-case-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary--);
}

.video-thumb-wrapper {
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.3);
}

.video-thumb-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0) 40%,
    rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.7) 100%
  );
}

.video-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.4);
  transition: 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.video-play-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05);
}

.video-play-btn i {
  font-size: 20px;
}

.video-case-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.video-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-navy-alt);
  padding: 16px;
}

.proof-video {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 18px;
}

.custom-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 95px;
  height: 95px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 34px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.25);
}

.custom-play-btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}

.video-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.proof-video {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);

  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;

  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;

  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);

  font-size: 34px;
  cursor: pointer;

  z-index: 10;

  transition: 0.3s;
}

.play-overlay:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}

.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);

  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;

  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;

  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);

  font-size: 34px;

  transition: 0.3s;
}

.play-btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}

/*=========================================================
 SECTION 5 — Brands We Made Visible (Case Studies)
=========================================================*/
section.real-business-sec.theme-light
 {
    padding: 120px 0;
}


.geo-case-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 30px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: 0.35s;
  box-shadow:
    rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.12) 0px 1px 3px,
    rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.24) 0px 1px 2px;
}

.geo-case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
}

.case-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.case-logo {
  width: fit-content;
  height: 70px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-lighter);
  padding: 10px;
}

.industry-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-badge-bg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.case-section {
  margin: 22px 0;
}

.case-section h6 {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.case-studies-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}

.case-section p {
  color: var(--color-text-gray);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.platform-area {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.platform-chip {
  padding: 10px 10px;
  background: var(--color-chip-bg);
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.before-after {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.before-after h6 {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.before-after ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 0px;
}

.case-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.case-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: var(--color-secondary-hover);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .case-top {
    display: block;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

/*=========================================================
 SECTION 6 — AI Search Landscape (hub diagram)
=========================================================*/

/*==================================================
  AI LANDSCAPE
==================================================*/

/*==================================================
AI SEARCH LANDSCAPE — SECTION
==================================================*/

/*==================================================
AI SEARCH LANDSCAPE — SECTION
==================================================*/

.landscape-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--theme-bg);
  /* background: var(--color-bg-secondary); */
  padding: 120px 0 120px;
  isolation: isolate;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
}

/* subtle grain so the deep navy never looks flat/plastic */
.landscape-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.035;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.landscape-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 20% 20%,
      rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.1),
      transparent 38%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 82% 78%,
      rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.06),
      transparent 42%
    );
}

/* floating blurred orbs — ambient depth, kept quiet */
.landscape-section .glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.55;
  will-change: transform;
}
.landscape-section .glow-orb--a {
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  left: -120px;
  top: 8%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.35),
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation: orbDrift 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.landscape-section .glow-orb--b {
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  right: -160px;
  bottom: 0%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(var(--color-accent-blue-rgb), 0.45),
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation: orbDrift 20s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes orbDrift {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(30px, -25px) scale(1.08);
  }
}

.landscape-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/*==================================================
HEADER
==================================================*/

/* .section-eyebrow-dark {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-secondary-alt);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.28);
} */

.section-heading {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.section-subheading {
  max-width: 640px;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color:rgba(var(--color-white-rgb),.55);
}

.section-header.mb-5 {
  margin-bottom: 80px !important;
}

/*==================================================
NETWORK WRAPPER
==================================================*/

.ai-network-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1150px;
  height: 520px;
  margin: auto;
}

/*==================================================
SVG CONNECTIONS
==================================================*/

.network-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  /* overflow:visible; */
}

.network-line {
  stroke: url(#lineGradient);
  stroke-width: 1.6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  fill: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.network-lines .flow-particle {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.9))
    drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.5));
}

/*==================================================
CENTER NODE
==================================================*/

.network-center {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 20;
}

.center-float {
  position: relative;
  animation: centerFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.center-ring {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.3);
  animation: ringRotate 22s linear infinite;
}

.center-ring::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.14);
}

.center-ring::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.06);
}

.center-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 190px;
  height: 190px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 35% 25%,
      rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.14),
      rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.03) 60%
    ),
    rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.14);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.08),
    0 0 60px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.22),
    0 30px 70px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.18);
  animation: centerPulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.center-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    140deg,
    rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.55),
    transparent 40%,
    transparent 60%,
    rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.25)
  );
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(var(--color-white) 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(var(--color-white) 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.center-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--theme-heading);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.center-label small {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-secondary-alt);
}

/*==================================================
SIDES
==================================================*/

.network-left,
.network-right {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 26px;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 236px;
}

.network-left {
  left: 0;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.network-right {
  right: 0;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

/*==================================================
NODE CARD
==================================================*/

.network-node {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: 60px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  background: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.09);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.28);
  cursor: pointer;
  /* transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    background 0.35s ease;
  animation: floating 6s ease-in-out infinite; */
  will-change: transform;
}

.network-node:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.55);
  background: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 45px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.35),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.25),
    0 0 35px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.28);
}

.network-node:hover .node-icon {
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.22);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.node-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.13);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    background 0.35s ease;
}

.network-node span {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* small connector dot glued to the card, matches the SVG anchor */
.network-node::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.network-left .network-node::after {
  right: -4px;
}
.network-right .network-node::after {
  left: -4px;
}

/*==================================================
FLOW TEXT
==================================================*/

.network-bottom {
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.network-flow-text {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.5);
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.08);
  background: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.03);
}

/*==================================================
ANIMATIONS
==================================================*/

@keyframes ringRotate {
  from {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes centerFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}

@keyframes centerPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 0 rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.28),
      0 0 60px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.22),
      0 30px 70px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.18);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 18px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0),
      0 0 70px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.3),
      0 30px 70px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.18);
  }
}

@keyframes floating {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

.network-left .network-node:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}
.network-left .network-node:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 1s;
}
.network-right .network-node:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}
.network-right .network-node:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.9s;
}
.network-right .network-node:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 1.4s;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .center-float,
  .center-card,
  .center-ring,
  .network-node,
  .glow-orb {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .landscape-section {
    padding: 100px 0 90px;
  }

  .ai-network-wrapper {
    height: auto;
  }

  .network-lines {
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .network-line {
    stroke-width: 1.4;
    opacity: 0.55;
  }

  .network-center {
    position: relative;
    left: auto;
    top: auto;
    transform: none;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    width: fit-content;
  }

  .network-left,
  .network-right {
    position: relative;
    left: auto;
    right: auto;
    top: auto;
    transform: none;
    width: auto;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .network-node {
    width: calc(50% - 8px);
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .network-node::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .center-card {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
  }
  .center-ring {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
  }
  .center-label {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .network-node {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .section-header.mb-5 {
    margin-bottom: 56px !important;
  }
}

/*==========================================
THREE PRINCIPLES
==========================================*/

.growth-principles{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:30px;
    margin: 90px 0;
}

.principle-card{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius:22px;
    padding:35px;
    text-align:center;
    transition:.35s ease;
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}

.principle-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    border-color:rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb),.45);
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.30);
}

.principle-icon{
    width:70px;
    height:70px;
    margin:0 auto 25px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb),.12);
    color:var(--color-secondary);
    font-size:24px;
    display: none;
}

.principle-card h3{
    color:#fff;
    font-size:28px;
    font-family:var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom:14px;
}

.principle-card p{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    line-height:1.8;
    margin:0;
}


/*==========================================
OUTCOME
==========================================*/

.growth-outcome{
    max-width:900px;
    margin:90px auto 0;
    text-align:center;
}

.growth-outcome h3{
    font-family:var(--font-heading);
    font-size:42px;
    line-height:1.4;
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:600;
}

.growth-outcome h3::after{
    content:"";
    display:block;
    width:90px;
    height:4px;
    margin:28px auto 0;
    border-radius:50px;
    background:var(--color-secondary);
}


/*==========================================
CTA
==========================================*/

.growth-cta{
    margin-top:55px;
    text-align:center;
}

.growth-cta .btn-primary{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    padding:18px 34px;
}

.growth-cta .btn-primary i{
    transition:.3s;
}

.growth-cta .btn-primary:hover i{
    transform:translateX(5px);
}


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

@media(max-width:991px){

    .growth-principles{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .growth-outcome h3{
        font-size:34px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:576px){

    .growth-principles{
        gap:20px;
        margin-top:70px;
    }

    .principle-card{
        padding:28px;
    }

    .growth-outcome{
        margin-top:60px;
    }

    .growth-outcome h3{
        font-size:28px;
    }

}

.change-visual path{
    fill:none;
    stroke:#d97706;
    stroke-width:4;
}



/*=========================================================
 SECTION 5 — AI PROOF WALL — peek-drag carousel
 (Dribbble "Carousel experimentation" reference: center card
 full, neighbors peek at the edges, draggable with snap.)

 Card visual DNA still matches the hero's .result-slide img
 (rounded corners, navy fill, border, shadow, object-fit:contain
 so screenshots never get cropped) — only the layout mechanism
 (peek + drag instead of a static grid) is new here.
=========================================================*/

.ai-proof-wall-section{
    --proof-card-w: 760px;
    background:var(--theme-bg);
    color:var(--theme-text);
    padding:120px 0;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.ai-proof-wall-intro{
    max-width:640px;
    margin:0 auto 56px;
    text-align:center;
}

.ai-proof-wall-eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    font-size:12.5px;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--color-secondary);
    padding:7px 16px;
    border-radius:30px;
    background:rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb),.08);
    border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb),.22);
    margin-bottom:24px;
}

.ai-proof-wall-eyebrow i{
    font-size:11px;
}

.ai-proof-wall-heading{
    color:var(--theme-heading);
    margin-bottom:16px;
}

.ai-proof-wall-subtext{
    color:var(--theme-text);
    font-size:15.5px;
    line-height:1.75;
    margin:0 auto;
    max-width:460px;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 VIEWPORT — clips the track; padding-inline is what creates
 the "peek" (equal to half the leftover space either side of
 one centered card). cursor:grab signals it's draggable.
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ai-proof-wall-viewport{
    overflow:hidden;
    cursor:grab;
    padding:0 calc((100% - var(--proof-card-w)) / 2);
}

.ai-proof-wall-viewport.is-dragging{
    cursor:grabbing;
}

.ai-proof-wall-track{
    display:flex;
    gap:32px;
    will-change:transform;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 CARD — fixed width so the drag math is predictable; the
 image itself still carries the hero's exact visual language.
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ai-proof-wall-item{
    position:relative;
    flex:0 0 var(--proof-card-w);
    width:var(--proof-card-w);
    opacity:.55;
    transform:scale(.94);
    transition:opacity .4s ease, transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

.ai-proof-wall-item.is-active{
    opacity:1;
    transform:scale(1);
}

.ai-proof-wall-img{
    display:block;
    width:100%;
    height:440px;
    object-fit:contain;
    background:var(--color-navy-slide);
    border-radius:20px;
    border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb),.14);
    box-shadow:0 40px 90px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb),.55);
    pointer-events:none; /* dragging is handled on the track, not the img */
}

.ai-proof-wall-tag{
    position:absolute;
    top:14px;
    left:14px;
    z-index:2;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:7px;
    background:rgba(var(--color-tag-bg-rgb),.75);
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb),.14);
    color:var(--color-white);
    font-size:12.5px;
    font-weight:700;
    padding:6px 12px;
    border-radius:20px;
}

.ai-proof-wall-tag i{
    color:var(--color-secondary);
    font-size:11px;
}

.ai-proof-wall-verified-dot{
    width:14px;
    height:14px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--color-success);
    color:var(--color-navy-deep);
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:8px;
    margin-left:2px;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 CONTROLS — arrows + dots, centered under the carousel
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ai-proof-wall-controls{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:24px;
    margin-top:36px;
}

.ai-proof-wall-arrow{
    width:44px;
    height:44px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid var(--theme-border);
    background:var(--theme-surface);
    color:var(--theme-heading);
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:14px;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:.3s;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.ai-proof-wall-arrow:hover{
    background:var(--color-accent);
    border-color:var(--color-accent);
    color:var(--color-card-bg);
}

.ai-proof-wall-arrow:disabled{
    opacity:.35;
    cursor:default;
    pointer-events:none;
}

.ai-proof-wall-dots{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:9px;
}

.ai-proof-wall-dots button{
    width:8px;
    height:8px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:none;
    background:var(--theme-border);
    padding:0;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:.3s;
}

.ai-proof-wall-dots button.is-active{
    background:var(--color-accent);
    width:22px;
    border-radius:5px;
}

.ai-proof-wall-empty{
    text-align:center;
    color:var(--theme-text);
    font-size:15px;
    padding:40px 0;
}

.ai-proof-wall-cta-wrap{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    margin-top:56px;
}

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

@media(max-width:991px){
    .ai-proof-wall-section{
        --proof-card-w: 560px;
        padding:90px 0;
    }
    .ai-proof-wall-img{ height:380px; }
}

@media(max-width:576px){
    .ai-proof-wall-section{
        --proof-card-w: 86vw;
        padding:70px 0;
    }
    .ai-proof-wall-intro{ margin-bottom:40px; }
    .ai-proof-wall-track{ gap:18px; }
    .ai-proof-wall-img{ height:300px; }
    .ai-proof-wall-cta-wrap{ margin-top:36px; }
    .ai-proof-wall-controls{ gap:16px; }
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .ai-proof-wall-item{ transition:none; }
}

/* Hero intro (eyebrow + heading + subtext) */
.ds-hero-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0px 24px 32px;
}
.ds-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-secondary-light);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.32);
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.ds-hero-subtext {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555;
}

/* CTA below the slider */
.ds-hero-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 32px 0px 0px;
}

/* .ds-hero-cta-wrap .btn-primary:hover { background: #333; } */

/*=========================================================
 SECTION 7 — Google Ads Performance dashboard
=========================================================*/

.ads-performance-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.ads-dashboard-wrapper {
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
}

/*=========================================================
 SECTION 8 — Why Rank Stellar (feature cards)
=========================================================*/

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

.feature-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 18px;
}

.feature-card h6 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/*=========================================================
 SECTION 9 — Final CTA
=========================================================*/

.final-cta-section {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  min-height: 420px;
}

.cta-star {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/*=========================================================
 RESPONSIVE — paired rows stack on mobile
=========================================================*/

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .video-case-section,
  .case-studies-section,
  .landscape-section,
  .ads-performance-section,
  .why-section,
  .final-cta-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }
}

/*=========================================================
 CONTACT SECTION — split card (details left, form right)
=========================================================*/

.contact-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  padding: 110px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 8% 15%,
      rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.06),
      transparent 40%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 95% 85%,
      rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.05),
      transparent 40%
    );
}

.contact-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

/*=========================================================
 CARD SHELL
=========================================================*/

.contact-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
}

/*=========================================================
 LEFT — INFO PANEL
=========================================================*/

.contact-info {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse 500px 400px at 15% 0%,
      rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.22),
      transparent 60%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      160deg,
      var(--color-primary) 0%,
      var(--color-primary-dark) 100%
    );
  padding: 56px 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.contact-info::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.05;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.contact-info > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-info-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: fit-content;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-secondary-light);
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.contact-info-heading {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.contact-info-text {
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.6);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 380px;
}

/* contact detail rows */
.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.contact-info-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.contact-info-item:hover .contact-info-icon {
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-info-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-info-value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* response-time badge */
.contact-response-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.1);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.contact-response-dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-response-dot::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-success);
  animation: contactPulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes contactPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.6);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.contact-response-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.contact-response-text span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.5);
}

/* social row */
.contact-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.contact-social a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.6);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.contact-social a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/*=========================================================
 RIGHT — FORM PANEL
=========================================================*/

.contact-form-panel {
  padding: 56px 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-form-heading {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-form-subtext {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.contact-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-field {
  position: relative;
  grid-column: span 1;
}

.contact-field.is-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.contact-field input,
.contact-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-bg-lighter);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 16px 8px;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: 0.25s;
  outline: none;
}

.contact-field textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
  padding-top: 22px;
}

.contact-field label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 17px;
  top: 18px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted-2);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: 0.2s ease;
  background: transparent;
}

.contact-field input:focus,
.contact-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.1);
}

.contact-field input:focus ~ label,
.contact-field textarea:focus ~ label,
.contact-field input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
.contact-field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label {
  top: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.contact-submit {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.28);
  transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.contact-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.38);
}

.contact-submit:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.contact-submit i {
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-submit:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.contact-form-note {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted-3);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: -4px;
}

.contact-form-note a {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* success state */
.contact-success {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 10px;
}

.contact-success.is-visible {
  display: flex;
}

.contact-form.is-hidden {
  display: none;
}

.contact-success-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(var(--color-success-rgb), 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-success-rgb), 0.3);
  color: var(--color-success);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.contact-success h4 {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-success p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  max-width: 320px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-info {
    padding: 44px 36px;
  }
  .contact-form-panel {
    padding: 44px 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .contact-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .contact-info,
  .contact-form-panel {
    padding: 36px 22px;
  }
  .contact-form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-field {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
  .contact-info-heading {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

/*=========================================================
 FAQ SECTION — sticky intro + numbered accordion
 Distinct from cta-section: plain white bg, no split card.
=========================================================*/

.faq-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 120px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 700px 500px at 88% 10%,
    rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.05),
    transparent 55%
  );
}

.faq-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faq-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.55fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

/*=========================================================
 LEFT — sticky intro
=========================================================*/

.faq-intro {
  position: sticky;
  top: 60px;
}

.faq-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.22);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.faq-heading {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 38px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.faq-subtext {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 360px;
}

/* decorative watermark glyph */
.faq-glyph {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 280px;
  aspect-ratio: 1.1;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    var(--color-primary) 0%,
    var(--color-primary-dark) 100%
  );
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.faq-glyph::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 25% 20%,
    rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.35),
    transparent 60%
  );
}

.faq-glyph i {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 76px;
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.14);
}

.faq-glyph-stat {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-glyph-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.faq-glyph-stat span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.55);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.faq-cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-cta i {
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/*=========================================================
 RIGHT — numbered accordion
=========================================================*/

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
}

.faq-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 22px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 26px 4px;
  position: relative;
}

.faq-number {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.28);
  padding-top: 3px;
  min-width: 26px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question-text {
  flex: 1;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.faq-icon i {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.faq-answer-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 4px 28px 48px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* open state */
.faq-item.is-open .faq-number,
.faq-item.is-open .faq-question-text {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon i {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-answer-wrap {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.faq-question:hover .faq-question-text {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.faq-question:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .faq-answer-wrap,
  .faq-icon,
  .faq-icon i {
    transition: none;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .faq-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 44px;
  }
  .faq-intro {
    position: static;
  }
  .faq-glyph {
    max-width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 2.4;
  }
  .faq-subtext {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .faq-question {
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 22px 2px;
  }
  .faq-question-text {
    font-size: 15.5px;
  }
  .faq-answer {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  .faq-number {
    min-width: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/*=========================================================
 SECTION — TESTIMONIALS ("Verification Feed")
 One stacked proof panel per testimonial — client story on the
 left, a real results screenshot on the right.
 Matches existing tokens: var(--primary,var(--color-primary)), var(--secondary,var(--color-secondary)),
 Manrope/Inter globals, grain-overlay dark panels (see contact-info /
 hero-alt-section), platform-chip + case-btn + faq-eyebrow patterns.
=========================================================*/

.testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  padding: 120px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
}

.testimonials-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 Intro — reuses the eyebrow/heading/subtext spec already
 established by .faq-eyebrow / .section-heading / .faq-subtext
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.testimonials-intro {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonials-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.22);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.testimonials-heading {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonials-subtext {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 460px;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 Spotlight panel — reuses the exact dark-panel recipe from
 .contact-info: navy gradient + orange radial glow + grain
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.testi-spotlight {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse 550px 420px at 12% 0%,
      rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.22),
      transparent 60%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      160deg,
      var(--color-primary) 0%,
      var(--color-primary-dark) 100%
    );
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.18);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.testi-spotlight.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.testi-spotlight::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.05;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.testi-spotlight-main,
.testi-spotlight-side {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testi-spotlight-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.1);
  padding-left: 40px;
}

/* Person row */

.testi-person {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.testi-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-avatar-fallback {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.testi-person-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testi-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.testi-company {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.6);
}

/* Rating */

.testi-rating {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.testi-rating .is-empty {
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.2);
}

.testi-rating-sm {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* Quote */

.testi-quote {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 21px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 Platform pills — mirrors the existing .platform-chip spec
 from the case-studies section (Section 5)
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.testi-platforms {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.testi-platform-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.14);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.testi-platform-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 Citation block — the section's one signature element.
 Monospace is intentional here only; overrides the global
 Inter !important rule locally to read as captured data.
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.testi-citation {
  background: rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.32);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-secondary);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.testi-citation-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.testi-citation-dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-citation-dot::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-success);
  animation: testiCitationPulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes testiCitationPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.6);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.testi-citation-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.5);
}

.testi-citation-body p {
  font-family: "Courier New", ui-monospace, monospace !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

.testi-citation-prompt {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.testi-citation-status {
  color: var(--color-success-alt);
}

/* Verified badge — mirrors .contact-response-badge / faq-cta pill logic */

.testi-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.14);
  color: var(--color-secondary-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.3);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 Results screenshot — replaces the gauge/before-after with
 real captured proof, framed to sit naturally in the dark panel.
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.testi-screenshot {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.35);
}

.testi-screenshot img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.testi-screenshot-empty {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.04);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.18);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.35);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.testi-screenshot-empty i {
  font-size: 26px;
}

.testi-screenshot-empty span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 180px;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 CTA — reuses the .case-btn / .contact-submit pill spec
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.testimonials-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 44px;
}

.testimonials-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.28);
  transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.testimonials-cta:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.38);
}

.testimonials-cta i {
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonials-cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .testi-spotlight {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .testi-spotlight-side {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.1);
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 28px;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-around;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .testimonials-intro {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .testi-spotlight {
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .testi-spotlight-side {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .testi-quote {
    font-size: 17px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .testi-spotlight {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .testi-citation-dot::after {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ============================================================
   TRAVEL HERO — DOUBLE SLIDER SECTION — STYLES
   (design tokens match baaki site: accent orange, Inter/Manrope,
   24px radius cards, existing shadow/overlay language)
   ============================================================ */

#dsHero, #dsHero * { box-sizing: border-box; }

.ds-hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1150px;
    height: 650px;
    min-height: 520px;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--color-white);
    /* background: var(--color-primary-darker); */
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 7px 30px rgb(0 0 0 / 25%);
}

/* ---- background crossfade layers ---- */
.ds-hero__bgs { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.ds-hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  transition: opacity 1.1s ease, transform 6s ease;
}
.ds-hero__bg.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.ds-hero__logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .5px; font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.ds-hero__menu {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), .06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), .14);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 4px;
  transition: .3s;
}
.ds-hero__menu:hover { background: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), .12); }
.ds-hero__menu span { width: 18px; height: 2px; background: var(--color-white); display: block; }

/* ---- center content — play button only ---- */
.ds-hero__content {
  position: relative; z-index: 5;
  height: calc(100% - 190px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center; padding: 0 24px;
}
.ds-hero__play {
  width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .4);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.ds-hero__play:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 54px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .5);
}

/* ---- bottom bar ---- */
.ds-hero__bottom {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 5;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 40px 34px;
  gap: 20px;
}
.ds-hero__arrows { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ds-hero__arrow {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  
  color: #ffff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: .3s;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.ds-hero__arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), .06);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent); cursor: pointer;
}

.ds-hero__thumbs {
  position: relative;
  width: 350px;
  height: 108px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ds-hero__thumbs-track {
  display: flex;
  height: 100%;
  gap: 10px;
  transform: translateX(-80px); /* current thumb ko center me laata hai */
}
.ds-hero__thumb-mini {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 160px;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), .14);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: filter .3s ease;
  padding: 0;
  filter: saturate(.75) brightness(.85);
}
.ds-hero__thumb-mini::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,.65) 100%);
}
.ds-hero__thumb-mini.is-current {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: -2px;
  cursor: default;
  filter: saturate(1) brightness(1);
  z-index: 2;
}
.ds-hero__thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 160px; height: 100px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), .14);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), .3);
  filter: saturate(.85);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), filter .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
  padding: 0;
}
.ds-hero__thumb:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  filter: saturate(1);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .55);
}
.ds-hero__thumb::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(var(--color-black-rgb),0) 45%, rgba(var(--color-black-rgb),.7) 100%);
}
.ds-hero__thumb-label {
  position: absolute; left: 10px; bottom: 8px; z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ---- responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ds-hero { border-radius: 18px; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .ds-hero { height: 40vh; min-height: 400px; }
  .ds-hero__nav { padding: 20px 20px; }
  .ds-hero__bottom { flex-direction: column-reverse; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 0 16px 20px; }
  /* .ds-hero__thumbs { display: none; } thumbnails hide on small screens, arrows remain */
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ds-hero__bg { transition: none !important; }
}


/*=========================================================
 SECTION 6 — AI Visibility Ecosystem (text-left / illustration-right)
 Prefix: avs- (AI Visibility System) — apna khud ka namespace,
 baaki sections se clash nahi karega. Layout wahi grid pattern
 hai jo .change-section / .recommend-section / .cw-section
 already use kar rahe hain.
=========================================================*/

.avs-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-primary);
  padding: 120px 0;
  /* overflow: hidden; */
}

.avs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1fr; /* ~45% / 55%, jaisa change-grid/cw-grid */
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: stretch; /* zaroori hai: .avs-visual ko poori row height milni chahiye taaki sticky wrapper ke paas move karne ki jagah ho */
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 LEFT — text
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.avs-text {
  max-width: 560px;
}

.avs-heading em {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.avs-supporting p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.avs-supporting p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* philosophy rows — compact icon+text list (fits the narrow column,
   unlike a 3-across card grid) */
.avs-philosophy-list {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.avs-philosophy-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.avs-philosophy-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.avs-philosophy-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.avs-philosophy-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-family: 'Inter' !important;
}

.avs-philosophy-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* closing statement — same recipe as .cw-closing / .recommend-closing */
.avs-closing {
  margin: 28px 0 0;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2vw, 23px);
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.avs-cta-wrap {
  margin-top: 24px;
}

/* .text-link default color is white (for dark sections) — this section
   is light, so override just the color here, everything else (hover,
   icon transition) is inherited from the shared .text-link rule */
.avs-cta-link {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}
.avs-cta-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-hover) !important;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 RIGHT — illustration, sticky wrapper
 .avs-visual poori row height leta hai (align-items:stretch se);
 .avs-visual-sticky us height ke andar top:Npx pe pinned rehta hai
 jab tak parent ka bottom na aa jaaye — us point pe khud-ba-khud
 "un-stick" hoke column ke bottom se chipak jaata hai.
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.avs-visual {
  height: 100%;
}

.avs-visual-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px; /* apne fixed header ki height ke hisaab se adjust karo */
}

.avs-illustration-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.avs-visual-panel {
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.avs-diagram {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 480 / 420;
}

.avs-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.avs-line {
  stroke: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.35);
  stroke-width: 1.6;
  stroke-dasharray: 4 5;
}

.avs-hub {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 45.2%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.28);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 2;
}
.avs-hub span {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.avs-node {
  position: absolute;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.avs-node:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.4);
}
.avs-node i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 13px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .avs-section { padding: 90px 0; }
  .avs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .avs-text { max-width: 100%; }
  .avs-visual { order: 2; height: auto; }
  .avs-visual-sticky { position: static; } /* single-column layout pe sticky ka koi matlab nahi */
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .avs-section { padding: 70px 0; }
  .avs-visual-panel { padding: 20px; }
  .avs-node { font-size: 11px; padding: 8px 12px; }
  .avs-node span { display: none; } /* mobile pe sirf icon, label clutter karega */
  .avs-hub { width: 100px; height: 100px; }
  .avs-hub span { font-size: 11.5px; }
  .avs-closing { font-size: 19px; }
}


/*=========================================================
 SECTION 7 — WHO SHOULD INVEST IN AI VISIBILITY?
 Prefix: wsi- (Who Should Invest) — apna khud ka namespace.
 Design tokens same as baaki site (accent orange, Inter/Manrope,
 24px radius cards, existing shadow language — matches
 .feature-card / .avs-philosophy-item / .recommend-closing-box).
=========================================================*/

.wsi-section {
  /* background: var(--color-bg-primary); */
  padding: 120px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 INTRO — centered heading + supporting copy
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.wsi-intro {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  text-align: center;
}

.wsi-heading {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.wsi-supporting {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 SMALL LABEL — "AI Visibility Is Most Valuable When..."
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.wsi-cards-label {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 CARD GRID
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.wsi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.wsi-card {
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px 26px;
  transition: 0.35s;
  box-shadow:
    rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.04) 0px 1px 3px,
    rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.06) 0px 1px 2px;
}

.wsi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.3);
}

.wsi-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 19px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.wsi-card-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.wsi-card-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}

.wsi-card-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.wsi-card-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.wsi-card-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 4th card — slightly distinct so it doesn't blend as "just another list" */
.wsi-card-growing {
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.22);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 CLOSING LINE — same recipe as .recommend-closing-box
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.wsi-closing-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  /* justify-content: center; */
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.22);
  text-align: center;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.wsi-closing-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-card-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.wsi-closing {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  text-align: left;
}

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .wsi-section { padding: 90px 0; }
  .wsi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .wsi-section { padding: 70px 0; }
  .wsi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .wsi-intro { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .wsi-closing-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .wsi-closing { text-align: center; }
}


/*=========================================================
 SECTION 8 — LET'S DISCOVER HOW AI SEES YOUR BUSINESS
 Prefix: assess- — apna khud ka namespace.
 Dark "premium finale" panel — same recipe as .landscape-section
 (grain overlay + glow orbs + radial gradient) so this reads as
 the site's signature closing moment before the footer.
=========================================================*/

.assess-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--theme-bg);
  padding: 120px 0;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.assess-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.04;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.assess-section .glow-orb--a {
  left: -140px;
  top: 0%;
}
.assess-section .glow-orb--b {
  right: -160px;
  bottom: -10%;
}

.assess-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 CENTERED WRAP
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.assess-wrap {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.assess-heading {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.assess-supporting {
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.65);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 PREMIUM OFFER CARD — glassmorphic, matches .center-card /
 .testi-spotlight recipe used elsewhere in dark sections
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.assess-card {
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 30% 15%,
      rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.1),
      rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.02) 60%
    ),
    rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.14);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px 36px;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.08),
    0 30px 70px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  text-align: left;
}

.assess-intro{
    margin:0 0 18px;
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
    max-width:520px;
}

.assess-card-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-secondary-light);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.assess-card-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.assess-card-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.assess-check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.16);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 PRIMARY CTA — the first major button since the hero,
 deliberately larger/brighter than the standard .btn-primary
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.assess-cta-primary-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.assess-cta-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  padding: 20px 40px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.4);
  transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.assess-cta-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-hover);
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.5);
}

.assess-cta-primary i {
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.assess-cta-primary:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 SECONDARY CTA — quiet text link, reuses global .text-link
 recipe (default white, orange on hover)
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.assess-cta-secondary {
  display: inline-block;
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.75);
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.25);
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  transition: 0.3s;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.assess-cta-secondary:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 REASSURANCE LINE
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.assess-reassurance {
  color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.45);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

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

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .assess-section { padding: 100px 0; }
  .assess-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .assess-supporting { margin-bottom: 36px; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .assess-section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .assess-card-list li { font-size: 14.5px; }
  .assess-cta-primary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    font-size: 15.5px;
  }
}


/* -----------------------------------------------how ai page css--------------------------------------- */

/*=========================================================
  HERO — How AI Chooses Businesses
  File: assets/css/hic-hero.css
  Prefix: hic- (How It Chooses) — apna khud ka namespace,
  koi clash nahi baaki theme classes se.
  Colors seedha theme ke root variables se aa rahe hain
  (:root me already defined --color-accent, --color-text-primary, etc.)
=========================================================*/

.hic-section{
  padding:110px 0 90px;
  background:var(--color-bg-primary);
  overflow:hidden;
}

.hic-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:60px;
  align-items:center;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  LEFT — copy
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.hic-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  padding:8px 16px;
  border-radius:30px;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.28);
  margin-bottom:26px;
}
.hic-eyebrow i{ font-size:11px; }

.hic-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(38px,4.6vw,64px);
  line-height:1.1;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 24px;
}
.hic-heading em{
  font-style:normal;
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

.hic-subtext{
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.85;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width:520px;
  margin:0 0 36px;
}

.hic-cta-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:16px;
  margin-bottom:44px;
}

.hic-btn-primary{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff !important;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  padding:16px 28px;
  border-radius:var(--btn-radius,40px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.28);
  transition:.35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.hic-btn-primary:hover{
  background:var(--color-accent-hover);
  color:#fff !important;
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.38);
}
.hic-btn-primary i{ font-size:13px; transition:transform .3s ease; }
.hic-btn-primary:hover i{ transform:translateX(3px); }

.hic-btn-secondary{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:14.5px;
  padding:14px 24px;
  border-radius:var(--btn-radius,40px);
  border:1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  transition:.3s;
}
.hic-btn-secondary:hover{
  border-color:var(--color-text-primary);
  background:var(--color-text-primary);
  color:#fff !important;
}
.hic-btn-secondary i{ font-size:13px; }

.hic-reassurance{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:16px;
  padding:22px 24px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  max-width:520px;
}
.hic-reassurance-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.1);
  color:var(--color-accent) !important;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:25px !important;
}
.hic-reassurance strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:14.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.hic-reassurance span{
  font-size:16.5px;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  RIGHT — ACF image
  Simple framed image, same radius/shadow language jo
  baaki site ke visual panels (change-visual-img,
  recommend-visual-img, avs-illustration-img) already use
  karte hain — taaki ye section bhi consistent lage.
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.hic-visual{
  position:relative;
}

.hic-visual-img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  object-fit:cover;
}

/* placeholder jab ACF image field khaali ho, dev/preview ke liye */
.hic-visual-placeholder{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1.5px dashed var(--color-border);
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:600;
}
.hic-visual-placeholder i{ font-size:26px; opacity:.6; }

/*=========================================================
  SCROLL REVEAL — hic-hero.js is-visible class toggle karta hai
=========================================================*/

.hic-text,
.hic-visual{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(22px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
             transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.hic-visual{ transition-delay:.1s; }

.hic-text.is-visible,
.hic-visual.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hic-text,.hic-visual{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
    transition:none;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width:991px){
  .hic-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:48px;
  }
  .hic-visual{
    order:2;
  }
  .hic-text{
    order:1;
  }
}

@media (max-width:576px){
  .hic-section{ padding:80px 0 60px; }
  .hic-heading{ font-size:34px; }
  .hic-cta-row{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
  .hic-btn-primary,.hic-btn-secondary{ justify-content:center; }
  .hic-visual-img{ border-radius:18px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  CHAPTER 1 — The Way People Find Businesses Has Changed
  File: assets/css/chapter-1.css
  Prefix: ch1- — apna khud ka namespace.

  3 blocks:
  1) .ch1-top       — badge + heading + subheading (left-aligned)
  2) .ch1-image-wrap — ek hi full-width comparison image (aapka apna asset)
  3) .ch1-bottom     — closing bar, agle chapter ki taraf point karta hai
=========================================================*/

.ch1-section{
  background:var(--color-bg-secondary);
  padding:110px 0 100px;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  TOP — badge + heading + subheading
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch1-top{
  max-width:760px;
  margin:0 0 48px;
}

.ch1-badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:12.5px;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  padding:8px 18px;
  border-radius:30px;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.3);
  margin-bottom:22px;
}

.ch1-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px);
  line-height:1.18;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 18px;
}
.ch1-heading em{
  font-style:normal;
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

.ch1-subheading p{
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 4px;
}
.ch1-subheading p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  MIDDLE — single comparison image
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch1-image-wrap{
  margin:0 0 48px;
}

.ch1-image{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  border-radius:24px;
}

.ch1-image-placeholder{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1.5px dashed var(--color-border);
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
}
.ch1-image-placeholder i{ font-size:28px; opacity:.6; }

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  BOTTOM — closing bar
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch1-bottom{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:26px 30px;
  border-radius:20px;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.2);
}

.ch1-bottom-left{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:16px;
  flex:1;
  min-width:260px;
}

.ch1-bottom-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:40px;
  height:40px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.14);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:16.5px;
}

.ch1-bottom-text p{
  margin:0 0 3px;
  font-size:16.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.ch1-bottom-text p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-weight:700;
}

.ch1-bottom-next{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff !important;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:14.5px;
  padding:14px 24px;
  border-radius:40px;
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.3);
  transition:.3s;
}
.ch1-bottom-next:hover{
  background:var(--color-accent-hover);
  color:#fff !important;
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.ch1-bottom-next i{ font-size:12px; }

/*=========================================================
  SCROLL REVEAL — chapter-1.js is-visible class toggle karta hai
=========================================================*/

.ch1-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(22px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
             transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.ch1-reveal.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ch1-reveal{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
    transition:none;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width:576px){
  .ch1-section{ padding:80px 0; }
  .ch1-heading{ font-size:28px; }
  .ch1-image{ border-radius:18px; }

  .ch1-bottom{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;
    text-align:left;
  }
  .ch1-bottom-next{ justify-content:center; }
}
/*=========================================================
  CHAPTER 2 — How AI Chooses Businesses?
  File: assets/css/chapter-2.css
  Prefix: ch2- — apna khud ka namespace.
  Layout: left text / right sticky illustration — same grid
  ratio (0.85fr / 1fr) jo theme ke change-section / cw-section /
  avs-section already use kar rahe hain, taaki visually consistent lage.
=========================================================*/

.ch2-section{
  background:var(--color-bg-primary);
  padding:120px 0;
  /* overflow:hidden; */
}

.ch2-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1fr;
  gap:64px;
  align-items:stretch;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  LEFT — text
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch2-text{
  max-width:560px;
}

.ch2-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,42px);
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 16px;
}

.ch2-subheading{
  font-size:16.5px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 32px;
}

.ch2-opening p{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.85;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 16px;
}
.ch2-opening p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.ch2-questions-title{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif !important;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:13px;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  margin:40px 0 8px;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  QUESTIONS LIST
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch2-questions{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}

.ch2-question{
  padding:26px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.ch2-question:last-child{
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.ch2-q-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}

.ch2-q-number{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.3);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:12.5px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}

.ch2-q-title{
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:17.5px;
  line-height:1.4;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}

.ch2-q-body{
  padding-left:48px;
}

.ch2-q-body p{
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.8;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 10px;
}
.ch2-q-body p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.ch2-q-bullets{
  list-style:none;
  margin:0 0 10px;
  padding:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:8px;
}

.ch2-q-bullets li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:20px;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.ch2-q-bullets li::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:9px;
  width:6px;
  height:6px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-accent);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  IMPORTANT BOX — same recipe as recommend-closing-box /
  wsi-closing-box (accent tint), already established elsewhere.
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch2-important{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
  margin-top:36px;
  padding:24px 26px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.22);
}

.ch2-important-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:36px;
  height:36px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:var(--color-card-bg);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:16.5px;
  margin-top:2px;
}

.ch2-important-text p{
  margin:0 0 8px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}
.ch2-important-text p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  RIGHT — sticky illustration image
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch2-visual{
  height:100%;
}

.ch2-visual-sticky{
  position:sticky;
  top:110px;
}

.ch2-visual-img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  object-fit:cover;
}

.ch2-visual-placeholder{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1.5px dashed var(--color-border);
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:600;
}
.ch2-visual-placeholder i{ font-size:26px; opacity:.6; }

/*=========================================================
  SCROLL REVEAL — chapter-2.js is-visible class toggle karta hai
=========================================================*/

.ch2-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(22px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
             transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.ch2-visual.ch2-reveal{ transition-delay:.1s; }

.ch2-reveal.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ch2-reveal{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
    transition:none;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width:991px){
  .ch2-section{ padding:90px 0; }
  .ch2-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:44px;
  }
  .ch2-text{ max-width:100%; }
  .ch2-visual{ order:2; height:auto; }
  .ch2-visual-sticky{ position:static; }
}

@media (max-width:576px){
  .ch2-section{ padding:70px 0; }
  .ch2-heading{ font-size:26px; }
  .ch2-q-body{ padding-left:0; margin-top:2px; }
  .ch2-important{
    flex-direction:column;
    padding:20px;
  }
}

/*=========================================================
  CHAPTER 3 — Why Some Businesses Get Recommended
  File: assets/css/chapter-3.css
  Prefix: ch3- — apna khud ka namespace, koi clash nahi
  home.css ke .change-section/.recommend-section/.cw-section se,
  bhale hi visual pattern wahi hai (mirror-alternating grid).
=========================================================*/

/* shared image treatment across all ch3 sections */
.ch3-visual-img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  object-fit:cover;
}

.ch3-visual-placeholder{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1.5px dashed var(--color-border);
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:600;
}
.ch3-visual-placeholder i{ font-size:26px; opacity:.6; }

/*=========================================================
  SHARED WRAPPER — poora Chapter 3 ek hi section/background me
  rehta hai; blocks ke beech section-jump ki jagah subtle
  divider lines hain, taaki ek hi chapter jaisa flow lage.
=========================================================*/

.ch3-section{
  background:var(--color-bg-secondary);
  padding:110px 0 100px;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.ch3-kicker{
  display:block;
  text-align:center;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom:56px;
}

.ch3-block{
  padding:64px 0;
}
.ch3-block:first-of-type{
  padding-top:0;
}
.ch3-block:last-of-type{
  padding-bottom:0;
}

/* har naye block ke upar ek hairline rule — sections ko
   "ek dusre se juda hua" dikhata hai, alag page jaisa nahi */
.ch3-divider{
  border-top:1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/*=========================================================
  BLOCK 2 VISUAL — Before/After flow card (built, no image)
=========================================================*/

.ch3-flow-card{
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:24px;
  padding:36px 32px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.ch3-flow-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:20px;
}

.ch3-flow-label{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:64px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.ch3-flow-label-accent{
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

.ch3-flow-steps{
  flex:1;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.ch3-flow-step{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  min-width:74px;
}

.ch3-flow-icon{
  width:46px;
  height:46px;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size:16px;
}
.ch3-flow-icon-accent{
  background:var(--color-accent);
  border-color:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.28);
}

.ch3-flow-text{
  font-size:11.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  text-align:center;
}
.ch3-flow-step-accent .ch3-flow-text{
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}

.ch3-flow-arrow{
  color:var(--color-border);
  font-size:12px;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.ch3-flow-arrow-accent{
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

.ch3-flow-divider{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color:var(--color-border);
  font-size:14px;
  padding:16px 0;
  padding-left:64px;
}

.ch3-flow-stat{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  margin-top:28px;
  padding:14px 18px;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}

.ch3-flow-stat-dot{
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink:0;
}

/*=========================================================
  BLOCK 3 VISUAL — AI answer mockup card (built, no image)
=========================================================*/

.ch3-ai-card{
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:24px;
  padding:32px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.ch3-ai-query{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  padding-bottom:24px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.ch3-ai-query-avatar{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:40px;
  height:40px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--color-text-primary),#000);
  color:#fff;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:15px;
}

.ch3-ai-query p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:14.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height:1.5;
}

.ch3-ai-answer-badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-size:11.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.28);
  padding:6px 14px;
  border-radius:30px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}

.ch3-ai-result{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  padding:16px 18px;
  border-radius:16px;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.ch3-ai-result:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

.ch3-ai-result-yes{
  background:rgba(var(--color-highlight-rgb),.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-highlight-rgb),.25);
}
.ch3-ai-result-no{
  background:var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  opacity:.7;
}

.ch3-ai-result-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:13px;
}
.ch3-ai-result-yes .ch3-ai-result-icon{
  background:var(--color-highlight);
  color:#fff;
}
.ch3-ai-result-no .ch3-ai-result-icon{
  background:var(--color-border);
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.ch3-ai-result-text{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:2px;
}
.ch3-ai-result-text strong{
  font-size:14.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}
.ch3-ai-result-text span{
  font-size:12.5px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/*=========================================================
  BLOCK 4 VISUAL — connected hub diagram (built, no image)
=========================================================*/

.ch3-hub-card{
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:24px;
  padding:32px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.ch3-hub-diagram{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:480/420;
}

.ch3-hub-lines{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
}
.ch3-hub-lines path{
  fill:none;
  stroke:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.32);
  stroke-width:1.6;
  stroke-dasharray:4 5;
}

.ch3-hub-center{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:128px;
  height:128px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--color-text-primary) 0%,#000 100%);
  box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.25);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:8px;
  z-index:2;
}
.ch3-hub-center i{
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-size:22px;
}
.ch3-hub-center span{
  color:#fff;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:12.5px;
  line-height:1.3;
  text-align:center;
}

.ch3-hub-node{
  position:absolute;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  background:var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:40px;
  padding:9px 14px;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  white-space:nowrap;
  z-index:3;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.ch3-hub-node i{
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-size:12px;
}

.ch3-hub-node-tl{ left:0; top:6%; }
.ch3-hub-node-ml{ left:-4%; top:47%; transform:translateY(-50%); }
.ch3-hub-node-bl{ left:0; bottom:6%; }

.ch3-hub-node-tr{ right:0; top:6%; }
.ch3-hub-node-mr{ right:-4%; top:47%; transform:translateY(-50%); }
.ch3-hub-node-br{ right:0; bottom:6%; }

/*=========================================================
  BLOCK 1 — INTRO (right text | left illustration, 1fr / 0.85fr)
=========================================================*/

.ch3-intro-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 0.85fr;
  gap:64px;
  align-items:center;
}

.ch3-intro-text{
  max-width:560px;
}

.ch3-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,42px);
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 16px;
}

.ch3-subheading{
  font-size:16.5px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 28px;
}

.ch3-opening p{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.85;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 14px;
}
.ch3-opening p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

.ch3-important{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
  margin-top:32px;
  padding:24px 26px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.22);
}
.ch3-important-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:36px;
  height:36px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:var(--color-card-bg);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:16.5px;
  margin-top:2px;
}
.ch3-important-text p{
  margin:0 0 6px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}
.ch3-important-text p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

/*=========================================================
  BLOCK 2 — PROOF 1: text left ~45% (0.85fr) | image right ~55% (1fr)
=========================================================*/

.ch3-s1-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1fr;
  gap:64px;
  align-items:center;
}

.ch3-s1-text{ max-width:520px; }

.ch3-s1-heading{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);
  line-height:1.25;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 20px;
}

.ch3-s1-body p{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.85;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 16px;
}
.ch3-s1-body p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

.ch3-s1-closing{
  margin-top:28px;
  padding-top:24px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.ch3-s1-closing p{
  margin:0 0 4px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);
  line-height:1.4;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}
.ch3-s1-closing p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

/*=========================================================
  BLOCK 3 — PROOF 2: image left | text right, 50/50 (mirror)
=========================================================*/

.ch3-s2-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:64px;
  align-items:center;
}

.ch3-s2-heading{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);
  line-height:1.25;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 20px;
}

.ch3-s2-body p{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.85;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 16px;
}
.ch3-s2-body p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

.ch3-s2-closing-box{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:28px;
  padding:22px 24px;
  border-radius:16px;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.22);
}
.ch3-s2-closing-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:var(--color-card-bg);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:15px;
}
.ch3-s2-closing p{
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(17px,1.9vw,18px);
  line-height:1.6;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}
.ch3-s2-closing p + p{ margin-top:2px; }

/*=========================================================
  BLOCK 4 — PROOF 3: text left ~45% (0.85fr) | image right ~55% (1fr)
=========================================================*/

.ch3-s3-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1fr;
  gap:64px;
  align-items:center;
}

.ch3-s3-text{ max-width:520px; }

.ch3-s3-heading{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);
  line-height:1.25;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 20px;
}

.ch3-s3-body p{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.85;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 16px;
}
.ch3-s3-body p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

.ch3-s3-closing{
  margin-top:28px;
  padding-top:24px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.ch3-s3-closing p{
  margin:0 0 4px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);
  line-height:1.4;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}
.ch3-s3-closing p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

/*=========================================================
  SCROLL REVEAL — chapter-3.js is-visible class toggle karta hai
=========================================================*/

.ch3-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(22px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
             transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.ch3-reveal.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ch3-reveal{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
    transition:none;
  }
}

/*=========================================================
  RESPONSIVE — sab 4 blocks ek hi pattern follow karte hain:
  single column, image hamesha text ke baad (natural reading order)
=========================================================*/

@media (max-width:991px){
  .ch3-section{ padding:90px 0 80px; }
  .ch3-kicker{ margin-bottom:44px; }
  .ch3-block{ padding:48px 0; }

  .ch3-intro-grid,
  .ch3-s1-grid,
  .ch3-s2-grid,
  .ch3-s3-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:40px;
  }

  .ch3-intro-text,
  .ch3-s1-text,
  .ch3-s3-text{
    max-width:100%;
  }

  /* text hamesha upar, image hamesha neeche — chahe design me
     "left"/"right" kuch bhi ho, mobile pe reading order fix hai */
  .ch3-intro-text{ order:1; }
  .ch3-intro-visual{ order:2; }

  .ch3-s2-visual{ order:2; }
  .ch3-s2-text{ order:1; }
}

@media (max-width:576px){
  .ch3-section{ padding:70px 0 60px; }
  .ch3-block{ padding:40px 0; }
  .ch3-visual-img{ border-radius:18px; }
  .ch3-important,
  .ch3-s2-closing-box{
    flex-direction:column;
    padding:20px;
  }

  /* built infographics — chhote screens pe compact */
  .ch3-flow-card,
  .ch3-ai-card,
  .ch3-hub-card{
    padding:22px;
  }
  .ch3-flow-label{ width:52px; font-size:10.5px; }
  .ch3-flow-icon{ width:38px; height:38px; font-size:14px; }
  .ch3-flow-text{ font-size:10.5px; }
  .ch3-flow-divider{ padding-left:52px; }

  .ch3-hub-node{ font-size:10.5px; padding:7px 11px; }
  .ch3-hub-node span{ display:none; } /* mobile pe sirf icon, label clutter karega */
  .ch3-hub-center{ width:96px; height:96px; }
  .ch3-hub-center span{ font-size:11px; }
}


/*=========================================================
  CHAPTER 4 — Why Traditional Marketing Isn't Enough
  File: assets/css/chapter-4.css
  Prefix: ch4- — apna khud ka namespace.
  Layout: Chapter 1 jaisa center-aligned narrow column, closing
  ki jagah ek highlighted pull-quote card (Playfair italic,
  bada accent quote mark) — ye chapter ka signature moment hai.
=========================================================*/

.ch4-section{
  background:var(--theme-bg);
  padding:110px 0;
}

.ch4-wrap{
  /* max-width:720px; */
  margin:0 auto;
  text-align:center;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  HEADING BLOCK
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch4-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,46px);
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  /* color:var(--color-text-primary); */
  margin:0 0 18px;
}

.ch4-subheading{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(17px,1.8vw,20px);
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  max-width:580px;
  margin:0 auto 44px;
}

/*==============================
BODY POINTS
===============================*/

.ch4-body{
    display: grid;
    text-align: left;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(4, auto);
    gap: 20px;
    grid-auto-flow: column;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.ch4-point{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    background: #eae3d900;
    border: 1px solid #efe7df21;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: .35s;

}

.ch4-point:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    border-color:var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06);

}

.ch4-icon{
    width:30px;
    height:30px;
    min-width:30px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),0.12);
    color:var(--color-accent);
    font-size:15px;

}

.ch4-content p{

    margin:0;
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1.8;
    /* color:var(--color-text-secondary); */

}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  PULL-QUOTE — takeaway, distinct from the bold "closing
  statement" style used in Ch1/Ch3 (that's a conclusion line;
  this is a standalone highlighted quote).
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch4-quote{
  position:relative;
  margin:52px 0 0;
  padding:44px 40px 36px;
  border-radius:22px;
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

.ch4-quote-mark{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:67px;
  height:67px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.1);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-size:30px;
}

.ch4-quote-text p{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    /* color: var(--color-text-primary); */
    text-align: start;
}


/*=========================================================
  SCROLL REVEAL — chapter-4.js is-visible class toggle karta hai
=========================================================*/

.ch4-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(20px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
             transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.ch4-reveal.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ch4-reveal{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
    transition:none;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width:576px){
  .ch4-section{ padding:80px 0; }
  .ch4-heading{ font-size:28px; }
  .ch4-subheading{ font-size:16px; margin-bottom:32px; }
  .ch4-quote{
    padding:32px 24px 28px;
    margin-top:40px;
  }
}

/*=========================================================
  CHAPTER 5 — How to Become Easier for AI to Recommend?
  File: assets/css/chapter-5.css
  Prefix: ch5- — apna khud ka namespace.
  Layout: text left (0.85fr) / sticky illustration right (1fr) —
  same recipe jo Chapter 2 me use hui thi. "Four Simple Questions"
  ki jagah yahan "Four Simple Principles" ek 2x2 card grid hai,
  aur end me Chapter 4 jaisa hi pull-quote + ek primary CTA button.
=========================================================*/

.ch5-section{
  background:var(--color-bg-secondary);
  padding:120px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.ch5-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1fr;
  gap:64px;
  align-items:stretch;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  LEFT — text
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch5-text{
  max-width:580px;
}

.ch5-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,42px);
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 20px;
}

.ch5-subheading p{
  font-size:16.5px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 10px;
}
.ch5-subheading p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

.ch5-opening{
  margin-top:28px;
}
.ch5-opening p{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.85;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 16px;
}
.ch5-opening p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.ch5-principles-title{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif !important;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:13px;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  margin:40px 0 20px;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  PRINCIPLES — 2x2 card grid
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch5-principles{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap:18px;
}

.ch5-principle{
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:24px 22px;
  transition:.3s;
}
.ch5-principle:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  border-color:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.3);
}

.ch5-principle-icon{
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.1);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:17px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}

.ch5-principle-title{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:16.5px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}

.ch5-principle-lead{
  margin:0 0 8px;
  font-size:15.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.ch5-principle-text{
  margin:0 0 6px;
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.ch5-principle-text:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.ch5-principle-bullets{
  list-style:none;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:6px;
}
.ch5-principle-bullets li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:18px;
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.ch5-principle-bullets li::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:8px;
  width:5px;
  height:5px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-accent);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  TAKEAWAY — pull-quote, same recipe as Chapter 4's .ch4-quote
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch5-quote{
  position:relative;
  margin:40px 0 0;
  padding:36px 32px 30px;
  border-radius:22px;
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ch5-quote-mark{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:67px;
  height:67px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.1);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-size:35px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}

.ch5-quote-text p{
     margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}
.ch5-important {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding: 24px 26px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .22);
}
/* .ch5-quote-text p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
  font-style:normal;
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:15.5px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
} */

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  CTA
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch5-cta-wrap{
  margin-top:32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ch5-btn-primary{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff !important;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  padding:16px 28px;
  border-radius:40px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.28);
  transition:.35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.ch5-btn-primary:hover{
  background:var(--color-accent-hover);
  color:#fff !important;
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.38);
}
.ch5-btn-primary i{
  font-size:13px;
  transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.ch5-btn-primary:hover i{
  transform:translateX(3px);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  RIGHT — sticky illustration image
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ch5-visual{
  height:100%;
}

.ch5-visual-sticky{
  position:sticky;
  top:110px;
}

.ch5-visual-img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  object-fit:cover;
}

.ch5-visual-placeholder{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1.5px dashed var(--color-border);
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:600;
}
.ch5-visual-placeholder i{ font-size:26px; opacity:.6; }

/*=========================================================
  SCROLL REVEAL — chapter-5.js is-visible class toggle karta hai
=========================================================*/

.ch5-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(22px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
             transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.ch5-visual.ch5-reveal{ transition-delay:.1s; }

.ch5-reveal.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ch5-reveal{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
    transition:none;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width:991px){
  .ch5-section{ padding:90px 0; }
  .ch5-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:44px;
  }
  .ch5-text{ max-width:100%; }
  .ch5-visual{ order:2; height:auto; }
  .ch5-visual-sticky{ position:static; }
}

@media (max-width:576px){
  .ch5-section{ padding:70px 0; }
  .ch5-heading{ font-size:26px; }
  .ch5-principles{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .ch5-quote{ padding:26px 22px 22px; }
  .ch5-cta-wrap{ text-align:center; }
  .ch5-btn-primary{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }
}

/*=========================================================
  CHAPTER 6 — Ready to Become Easier for AI to Recommend?
  File: assets/css/chapter-6.css
  Prefix: ch6- — apna khud ka namespace.

  Redesigned to match the "end of guide" moment: ek hi light
  section jisme —
    1) closing kicker + heading + supporting copy
    2) "book handoff" illustration: closed guide (learned) →
       4-step dotted path (Learn/Understand/Improve/Grow) →
       open book (next step / AI Visibility Growth System)
    3) do action cards (Assessment + Growth System)

  Note: is file ko load karne se pehle theme me Google Font
  "Caveat" enqueue kar dena (handwritten captions ke liye).
  Agar enqueue nahi karna, to niche wala @import use ho jayega.
=========================================================*/

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Caveat:wght@600;700&display=swap');

:root{
  --ch6-script-font: 'Caveat', cursive;
  --ch6-border: rgba(15,15,15,.08);
  --ch6-card-bg: #ffffff;
  --ch6-soft-bg: #FBF9F6;
}

/*=========================================================
  SECTION SHELL
=========================================================*/

.ch6-section{
  background:#fefdfb;
  padding:130px 0 140px;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
.ch6-section *{
  box-sizing:border-box;
}
.ch6-section .container{
  width:100%;
}

/*=========================================================
  BLOCK 1 — CLOSING INTRO
=========================================================*/

.ch6-intro-wrap{
  max-width:700px;
  margin:0 auto;
  text-align:center;
}

.ch6-intro-kicker{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.ch6-intro-kicker i{
  font-size:13px;
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

.ch6-intro-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,50px);
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 26px;
}
.ch6-intro-heading .ch6-highlight{
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

.ch6-intro-supporting p{
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.85;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 10px;
}
.ch6-intro-supporting p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}
.ch6-intro-supporting p .ch6-highlight{
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-weight:700;
}

/*=========================================================
  BLOCK 2 — HANDOFF ILLUSTRATION
  (closed book → dotted path with 4 icon-nodes → open book)
=========================================================*/

.ch6-handoff{
  margin-top:96px;
}

.ch6-handoff-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;
  align-items:center;
  gap:28px;
  max-width:1120px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

/* -------- closed book (left) -------- */

.ch6-book-col{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
}

.ch6-book-closed{
  position:relative;
  width:190px;
  max-width:100%;
  height:240px;
}

.ch6-book-closed .ch6-book-spine{
  position:absolute;
  left:-10px;
  top:6px;
  bottom:6px;
  width:14px;
  border-radius:4px 0 0 4px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#d9d9d9,#c3c3c3);
  box-shadow:inset -2px 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

.ch6-book-closed .ch6-book-cover{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  border-radius:3px 8px 8px 3px;
  background:#ffffff;
  border:1px solid var(--ch6-border);
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px -20px rgba(20,20,20,.28),
             0 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03);
  padding:26px 22px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}

.ch6-book-cover-title{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:19px;
  line-height:1.32;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}

.ch6-book-cover-rule{
  width:34px;
  height:3px;
  border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  margin-top:14px;
}

.ch6-book-cover-lines{
  margin-top:auto;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:7px;
  opacity:.5;
}
.ch6-book-cover-lines span{
  display:block;
  height:2px;
  border-radius:2px;
  background:#dcdcdc;
}
.ch6-book-cover-lines span:nth-child(1){ width:70%; }
.ch6-book-cover-lines span:nth-child(2){ width:45%; }

.ch6-book-badge{
  position:absolute;
  right:-12px;
  bottom:-12px;
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:14px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.4);
  border:3px solid var(--ch6-soft-bg, #fff);
}

.ch6-book-caption{
  margin-top:22px;
  font-family:var(--ch6-script-font);
  font-size:22px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  position:relative;
}
.ch6-book-caption::after{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width:56px;
  height:2px;
  background:rgba(15,15,15,.18);
  margin:4px auto 0;
}
.ch6-book-caption--accent{
  color:var(--color-accent);
}
.ch6-book-caption--accent::after{
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.35);
}

/* -------- dotted path with 4 icon nodes (center) -------- */

.ch6-path{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:4px;
  padding-top:36px;
}

.ch6-path::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:36px;
  right:36px;
  top:56px;
  border-top:2px dashed rgba(15,15,15,.18);
  z-index:0;
}

.ch6-path-arrow{
  position:absolute;
  right:-6px;
  top:44px;
  color:rgba(15,15,15,.3);
  font-size:15px;
  z-index:1;
}

.ch6-path-step{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  flex:0 1 96px;
  min-width:60px;
  max-width:96px;
}

.ch6-path-icon{
  width:56px;
  height:56px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--ch6-border);
  box-shadow:0 14px 28px -14px rgba(20,20,20,.25);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:19px;
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

.ch6-path-label{
  margin-top:14px;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  text-align:center;
}

/* -------- open book (right) -------- */

.ch6-book-col--open{
  align-items:center;
}

.ch6-book-open{
  position:relative;
  width:320px;
  max-width:100%;
  height:230px;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 26px 46px rgba(20,20,20,.22));
}

.ch6-book-open-pages{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  display:flex;
  border-radius:6px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--ch6-border);
}

.ch6-book-open-page{
  flex:1;
  background:#ffffff;
  padding:22px;
  position:relative;
}
.ch6-book-open-page--left{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f4f2ee,#ffffff);
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;
  justify-content:center;
}
.ch6-book-open-page--right{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}

.ch6-book-open-spine{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:0;
  bottom:0;
  width:10px;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,0,0,.10),rgba(0,0,0,0) 45%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.10));
  z-index:2;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* simple bar-chart mini illustration on the left page */
.ch6-mini-chart{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;
  gap:6px;
  height:70px;
}
.ch6-mini-chart span{
  width:12px;
  border-radius:3px 3px 0 0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#e2e2e2,#cfcfcf);
}
.ch6-mini-chart span:nth-child(1){ height:30%; }
.ch6-mini-chart span:nth-child(2){ height:55%; }
.ch6-mini-chart span:nth-child(3){ height:40%; }
.ch6-mini-chart span:nth-child(4){ height:80%; background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.65),var(--color-accent)); }
.ch6-mini-chart i{
  position:relative;
  top:-56px;
  left:-18px;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-size:14px;
}

.ch6-book-eyebrow{
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom:8px;
}

.ch6-book-open-title{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:18px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 4px;
  line-height:1.25;
}

.ch6-book-open-sub{
  font-size:13.5px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height:1.4;
  margin:0 0 16px;
}

.ch6-book-open-btn{
  align-self:flex-start;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff !important;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:13.5px;
  padding:10px 18px;
  border-radius:40px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.35);
  transition:.3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.ch6-book-open-btn:hover{
  background:var(--color-accent-hover);
  color:#fff !important;
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.ch6-book-open-btn i{ font-size:11px; }

.ch6-book-ribbon{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  bottom:-14px;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:14px;
  height:26px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 100%,50% 78%,0 100%);
  z-index:3;
}

/*=========================================================
  BLOCK 3 — ACTION CARDS
=========================================================*/

.ch6-cards{
  margin-top:88px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:24px;
  max-width:1120px;
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}

.ch6-card{
  background:var(--ch6-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--ch6-border);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:34px 32px;
  display:flex;
  gap:20px;
  align-items:flex-start;
}

.ch6-card-icon{
  flex:none;
  width:56px;
  height:56px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.12);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:20px;
}

.ch6-card-title{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:19px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 8px;
}

.ch6-card-body{
  font-size:14.5px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 18px;
}

.ch6-btn-outline{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:14px;
  padding:11px 20px;
  border-radius:40px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.4);
  transition:.3s;
}
.ch6-btn-outline:hover{
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff !important;
  border-color:var(--color-accent);
}
.ch6-btn-outline i{
  font-size:12px;
  transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.ch6-btn-outline:hover i{
  transform:translateX(3px);
}

/*=========================================================
  SCROLL REVEAL — chapter-6.js is-visible class toggle karta hai
=========================================================*/

.ch6-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(22px);
  transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
             transform .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.ch6-reveal.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ch6-reveal{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
    transition:none;
  }
}

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

/* ---- tablet: stack closed book / path / open book ---- */
@media (max-width:991px){
  .ch6-handoff-row{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    justify-items:center;
    row-gap:44px;
  }
  .ch6-book-col--closed{ order:1; }
  .ch6-path{
    order:2;
    width:100%;
    max-width:460px;
    padding-top:40px;
  }
  .ch6-path-arrow{ display:none; } /* pointed "right" only makes sense in the horizontal desktop row */
  .ch6-book-col--open{ order:3; }

  .ch6-cards{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:520px; }
}

/* ---- small tablet / large phone ---- */
@media (max-width:767px){
  .ch6-section{ padding:90px 0 100px; }
  .ch6-handoff{ margin-top:70px; }
  .ch6-cards{ margin-top:64px; gap:20px; }

  .ch6-intro-heading{ font-size:30px; }

  .ch6-path{
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    justify-content:center;
    row-gap:28px;
    column-gap:28px;
    padding-top:0;
    max-width:360px;
  }
  .ch6-path::before{ display:none; }
  .ch6-path-step{ flex:0 0 auto; width:76px; min-width:0; max-width:none; }
}

/* ---- phone ---- */
@media (max-width:576px){
  .container{ padding:0 20px; }

  .ch6-intro-heading{ font-size:25px; }
  .ch6-intro-kicker{ font-size:11.5px; }
  .ch6-intro-supporting p{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.7; }

  .ch6-handoff{ margin-top:56px; }
  .ch6-handoff-row{ row-gap:36px; }

  .ch6-book-closed{ width:150px; height:190px; }
  .ch6-book-closed .ch6-book-cover{ padding:18px 16px; }
  .ch6-book-cover-title{ font-size:15.5px; }
  .ch6-book-badge{ width:32px; height:32px; font-size:12px; }
  .ch6-book-caption{ font-size:19px; margin-top:16px; }

  .ch6-path{ column-gap:20px; row-gap:24px; }
  .ch6-path-step{ width:64px; }
  .ch6-path-icon{ width:46px; height:46px; font-size:16px; }
  .ch6-path-label{ font-size:10.5px; margin-top:10px; }

  /* .ch6-book-open{ width:100%; max-width:300px; height:200px; } */
  .ch6-book-open-page{ padding:16px; }
  .ch6-book-open-title{ font-size:16px; }
  .ch6-book-open-sub{ font-size:12.5px; }
  .ch6-book-open-btn{ padding:9px 15px; font-size:12.5px; }

  .ch6-cards{ margin-top:52px; gap:16px; }
  .ch6-card{ flex-direction:column; padding:26px 22px; gap:14px; }
  .ch6-card-icon{ width:48px; height:48px; font-size:18px; }
  .ch6-card-title{ font-size:17.5px; }
}

/* ---- small phone ---- */
@media (max-width:400px){
  .ch6-book-closed{ width:130px; height:165px; }
  .ch6-book-open{ height:190px; }
  .ch6-path-step{ width:56px; }
  .ch6-path-icon{ width:42px; height:42px; font-size:15px; }
  .ch6-path-label{ font-size:10px; }
}

/* Handoff Image */

.ch6-handoff-image{
    margin:70px auto;
    text-align:center;
}

.ch6-handoff-image img{
    width:100%;
    /* max-width:1100px; */
    height:auto;
    display:block;
    margin:auto;
}

/*=========================================================
  HERO — A Smarter Approach to Becoming the Business AI Recommends
  Prefix: sh- (Smarter Hero)

  REPLACE INSTRUCTIONS: home.css me jahan se
  "/* HERO — A Smarter Approach..." comment start hota hai, wahan se
  file ke END tak wala poora block DELETE karo, aur ye poora block
  uski jagah paste kar do.

  WHY THIS VERSION IS DIFFERENT: Purana version .btn-primary aur
  .text-link (global, poori site me shared classes) reuse kar raha
  tha + overrides deta tha — isi wajah se buttons stack ho rahe the
  aur heading loose dikh rahi thi (kisi cascade/specificity clash
  ki wajah se). Ab ye hero bilkul .hic-hero jaisa **self-contained**
  hai — apni khud ki .sh-btn-primary / .sh-btn-secondary classes,
  koi global button class reuse nahi. Isse ye hero kabhi kisi aur
  section ke CSS change se break nahi hoga.

  UPDATE: Reassurance strip ab hic- hero jaisa hi bordered card
  hai (icon circle + bold title + description line) — pehle sirf
  ek chhoti single-line strip thi.
=========================================================*/

.sh-section{
  padding:110px 0 60px;
  background:var(--color-bg-primary);
  overflow:hidden;
}

.sh-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:60px;
  align-items:center;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  LEFT — copy
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.sh-heading{
  font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(38px,4.6vw,58px);
  line-height:1.1;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 24px;
}
.sh-highlight{
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-style: normal;
}

.sh-subheading p{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.75;
  font-weight:400;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width:520px;
  margin:0 0 16px;
}
.sh-subheading p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.sh-cta-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:16px;
  margin-top:36px;
}

.sh-btn-primary{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1;
  padding:16px 28px;
  border-radius:40px;
  border:none;
  box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.28);
  transition:.35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.sh-btn-primary:hover{
  background:var(--color-accent-hover);
  color:#fff;
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.38);
}
.sh-btn-primary i{
  font-size:13px;
  transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.sh-btn-primary:hover i{
  transform:translateX(3px);
}

.sh-btn-secondary{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:9px;
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:14.5px;
  line-height:1;
  padding:14px 24px;
  border-radius:40px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  transition:.3s;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.sh-btn-secondary:hover{
  border-color:var(--color-text-primary);
  background:var(--color-text-primary);
  color:#fff;
}
.sh-btn-secondary i{
  font-size:12px;
  transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.sh-btn-secondary:hover i{
  transform:translateY(2px);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  RIGHT — hero illustration (ACF image)
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.sh-visual{
  position:relative;
}

.sh-visual-img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  border-radius:24px;
  object-fit:cover;
}

.sh-visual-placeholder{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1.5px dashed var(--color-border);
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.5;
  text-align:center;
  padding:24px;
}
.sh-visual-placeholder i{
  font-size:26px;
  opacity:.6;
}

/*=========================================================
  REASSURANCE CARD — sits between the hero and Chapter 1
  (icon circle + bold title + description, bordered card —
  same recipe as .hic-reassurance, apna khud ka "sh-" namespace)
=========================================================*/

.sh-reassurance-strip{
  padding:22px 0 34px;
  background:var(--color-bg-primary);
}
.sh-reassurance-strip .container{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:flex-start;
}

.sh-reassurance{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:16px;
  padding:22px 24px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  max-width:520px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.sh-reassurance-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.1);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:25px;
}

.sh-reassurance-body strong{
  display:block;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:14.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom:4px;
}

.sh-reassurance-body span{
  display:block;
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:14.5px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/*=========================================================
  SCROLL REVEAL — home.js is-visible class toggle karta hai
=========================================================*/

.sh-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(22px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
             transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.sh-visual.sh-reveal{ transition-delay:.1s; }

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .sh-reveal{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
    transition:none;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width:991px){
  .sh-section{ padding:90px 0 40px; }
  .sh-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:48px;
  }
  .sh-visual{ order:2; }
  .sh-text{ order:1; }
  .sh-subheading p{ max-width:100%; }
}

@media (max-width:576px){
  .sh-section{ padding:80px 0 32px; }
  .sh-heading{ font-size:32px; }
  .sh-cta-row{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
  .sh-btn-primary,
  .sh-btn-secondary{ justify-content:center; }
  .sh-visual-img{ border-radius:18px; }
  .sh-reassurance-strip .container{ justify-content:center; }
  .sh-reassurance{ max-width:100%; }
}

/*=========================================================
  SECTION 2 — How AI Builds Confidence
  Prefix: hbc- (How AI Builds Confidence)
=========================================================*/

.hbc-section{
  padding:80px 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-primary);
  overflow:hidden;
}

.hbc-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:60% 40%; /* Left illustration 60% | Right text 40% */
  gap:60px;
  align-items:center;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  LEFT — diagram / infographic image (ACF field)
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.hbc-visual{
  position:relative;
}

.hbc-visual-img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  border-radius:16px;
  object-fit:contain;
}

.hbc-visual-placeholder{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  border-radius:16px;
  border:1.5px dashed var(--color-border);
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.5;
  text-align:center;
  padding:24px;
}
.hbc-visual-placeholder i{
  font-size:26px;
  opacity:.6;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  RIGHT — copy
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.hbc-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:10px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  margin:0 0 18px;
}
.hbc-eyebrow::after{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width:34px;
  height:2px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
}

/* h2 tag khud unclassed hai — sirf accent dot scoped hai */
.hbc-highlight{
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-style:normal;
}

.hbc-subheading p{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.8;
  font-weight:400;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width:560px;
  margin:0 0 16px;
}
.hbc-subheading p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  Feature list (3 items, repeater)
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.hbc-features{
  margin-top:32px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}

.hbc-feature{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:18px;
  padding:20px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.hbc-feature:first-child{
  border-top:none;
  padding-top:0;
}

.hbc-feature-icon{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:52px;
  height:52px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
}
.hbc-feature-icon img{
  width:26px;
  height:26px;
  object-fit:contain;
}
.hbc-feature-icon i{
  font-size:20px;
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

.hbc-feature-body h4{
  margin:0 0 6px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:15px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}
.hbc-feature-body h4 .hbc-highlight{
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

.hbc-feature-body p{
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  Quote strip — full width, below the grid
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.hbc-quote{
  margin-top:56px;
  background:var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:44px 48px;
  text-align:center;
}

.hbc-quote-mark{
  font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;
  font-size:52px;
  line-height:1;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  opacity:.35;
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}

.hbc-quote-line{
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;
  font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,30px);
  line-height:1.4;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}

.hbc-quote-line-highlight{
  margin:6px 0 0;
  font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,30px);
  line-height:1.4;
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

/*=========================================================
  SCROLL REVEAL — home.js ka wahi is-visible toggle reuse hoga
=========================================================*/

.hbc-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(22px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
             transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.hbc-text.hbc-reveal{ transition-delay:.1s; }

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hbc-reveal{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
    transition:none;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width:991px){
  .hbc-section{ padding:60px 0; }
  .hbc-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:40px;
  }
  .hbc-visual{ order:1; }
  .hbc-text{ order:2; }
  .hbc-subheading p{ max-width:100%; }
  .hbc-quote{ padding:36px 28px; }
}

@media (max-width:576px){
  .hbc-eyebrow{ font-size:12px; }
  .hbc-feature{ gap:14px; }
  .hbc-feature-icon{ width:44px; height:44px; }
  .hbc-quote{ padding:28px 20px; border-radius:16px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  SECTION 3 — Our Philosophy: We Don't Optimize for Algorithms.
  We Build Understanding.
  Prefix: ophi- (Our Philosophy)

  NOTE: Pehle ye "ch1-" prefix use kar raha tha, lekin aapke
  home.css me "ch1-" already ek DUSRE section (Chapter 1 — "The
  Way People Find Businesses Has Changed", badge/image-wrap wala)
  ke liye use ho raha hai. Same stylesheet me dono classes clash
  kar jaate — isliye is section ka apna alag namespace "ophi-"
  rakha gaya hai, koi clash nahi hoga ab.

  ADD INSTRUCTIONS: is poore block ko home.css ke end me paste
  kar do (Section 2 / hbc- wale block ke baad).

  LAYOUT: Center-aligned. Label -> Heading -> 3 paragraphs -> ek
  hi ACF image field (jisme aap khud "Traditional vs RankStellar's
  Approach" wala poora VS diagram graphic upload karoge — us
  poore box ko HTML/CSS me alag se banaya nahi gaya, bas ek image
  slot diya gaya hai).

  HEADING RULE: h2 tag par yahan bhi jaan-bujh kar koi class nahi
  di gayi — root CSS ki global h2 styling (font, color, size)
  hi single source of truth se lagegi.
=========================================================*/

.ophi-section{
  padding:90px 0;
  background:var(--color-bg-secondary);
  text-align:center;
}

.ophi-container{
  max-width:900px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

.ophi-eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  margin:0 0 14px;
}

/* h2 khud unclassed — root styling hi lega */
.ophi-container h2{
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}

.ophi-divider{
  width:46px;
  height:2px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  margin:0 auto 28px;
}

.ophi-subheading p{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.85;
  font-weight:400;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width:680px;
  margin:0 auto 10px;
}
.ophi-subheading p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  Diagram — single ACF image (Traditional vs RankStellar box)
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ophi-diagram{
  margin-top:48px;
}

.ophi-diagram-img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  max-width:1140px;
  margin:0 auto;
  border-radius:16px;
}

.ophi-diagram-placeholder{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  aspect-ratio:16/7;
  max-width:1140px;
  margin:0 auto;
  border-radius:16px;
  border:1.5px dashed var(--color-border);
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.5;
  text-align:center;
  padding:24px;
}
.ophi-diagram-placeholder i{
  font-size:26px;
  opacity:.6;
}

/*=========================================================
  SCROLL REVEAL — home.js ka wahi is-visible toggle reuse hoga
=========================================================*/

.ophi-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(22px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
             transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.ophi-diagram.ophi-reveal{ transition-delay:.1s; }

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ophi-reveal{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
    transition:none;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width:768px){
  .ophi-section{ padding:60px 0; }
  .ophi-subheading p{ font-size:15px; }
}



/*=========================================================
  PROOF IN ACTION — What AI Actually Recommends
  Prefix: cp- (Case Proof) — apna khud ka namespace.
  Dark premium panel, 5 AI-platform cards, ek business ke
  consistent recommendations dikhata hai.

  Append this block to the END of assets/css/home.css.
=========================================================*/

.cp-section{
  background:#0d0d0d;
  padding:100px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.cp-section *{
  box-sizing:border-box;
  /* max-width: 1600px; */
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  HEADER
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.cp-header{
  max-width:720px;
  margin:0 auto 56px;
  text-align:center;
}

.cp-badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  padding:8px 18px;
  border-radius:30px;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.4);
  margin-bottom:24px;
}

.cp-heading{
  font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,52px);
  line-height:1.18;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:#fff;
  margin:0 0 20px;
}
.cp-heading em{
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

.cp-subheading p{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  margin:0 0 4px;
}
.cp-subheading p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

.cp-header-rule{
  display:block;
  width:56px;
  height:2px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  margin:26px auto 0;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  CARDS
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.cp-cards{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
  gap:20px;
  margin-bottom:56px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.cp-card{
  background:#141414;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:22px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}

.cp-card-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}

/* .cp-card-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
  border-radius:9px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:14px;
} */

.cp-card-name{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  color:#fff;
}

.cp-card-quote{
  position:relative;
  background:#1c1c1c;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:14px 16px 18px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.cp-card-quote::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:20px;
  bottom:-7px;
  width:14px;
  height:14px;
  background:#1c1c1c;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transform:rotate(45deg);
}

.cp-card-quote p{
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}

.cp-quote-highlight{
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-weight:600;
}

.cp-card-photo{
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:4/2.6;
  border-radius:10px;
  overflow:hidden;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  background:#1c1c1c;
}
.cp-card-photo img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}
.cp-card-photo-placeholder{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  font-size:22px;
}

.cp-card-business{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15.5px;
  color:#fff;
  margin:0 0 3px;
  line-height:1.3;
}

.cp-card-category{
  display:block;
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:12.5px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  margin-bottom:16px;
}

.cp-card-badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:7px;
  align-self:flex-start;
  margin-top:auto;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.35);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:12.5px;
  padding:7px 14px;
  border-radius:30px;
}
.cp-card-badge i{ font-size:11px; }

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  STRIP
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.cp-strip{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:40px;
  max-width:1000px;
  margin:0 auto 44px;
  padding:22px 32px;
  border-radius:50px;
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.3);
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.04);
}

.cp-strip-item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
}

.cp-strip-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.4);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:14px;
}

.cp-strip-text{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:16px;
  color:#fff;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

.cp-strip-divider{
  width:1px;
  height:24px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  CTA
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.cp-cta-wrap{
  text-align:center;
}

.cp-cta-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:16px;
  padding:19px 36px;
  border-radius:50px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.35);
  transition:.35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.cp-cta-btn:hover{
  background:var(--color-accent-hover);
  color:#fff;
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 26px 54px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.45);
}
.cp-cta-btn i{ font-size:14px; }

.cp-footer-text{
  margin:20px 0 0;
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:14px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.cp-footer-text a{
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-weight:700;
  text-decoration:none;
}
.cp-footer-text a:hover{
  text-decoration:underline;
}
/* .cp-footer-text a i{ font-size:11px; }
.cp-card-icon{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); default — jab logo image ho (koi inline bg nahi milta)
}
  */
.cp-card-icon img.cp-card-icon-img {
    width: 70%;
    height: 70%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}
 

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

@media (max-width:1200px){
  .cp-cards{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width:767px){
  .cp-section{ padding:80px 0; }
  .cp-cards{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:16px;
  }
  .cp-strip{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
    border-radius:24px;
    gap:16px;
  }
  .cp-strip-divider{
    width:100%;
    height:1px;
  }
}

@media (max-width:576px){
  .cp-heading{ font-size:28px; }
  .cp-cards{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .cp-cta-btn{
    width:100%;
    justify-content:center;
    padding:18px 24px;
    font-size:15px;
  }
}


/*=========================================================
  FINAL CTA — Your Next Step / AI Visibility Assessment
  Prefix: nxt- (Your Next Step) — apna khud ka unique namespace,
  koi clash nahi baaki sections se.

  Append this block to the END of assets/css/home.css.
=========================================================*/

.nxt-section{
  background:#0d0d0d;
  padding:110px 0 90px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.nxt-section *{ box-sizing:border-box; }

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  TOP — badge + heading + supporting copy
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.nxt-top{
  max-width:840px;
  margin:0 auto 52px;
  text-align:center;
}

.nxt-badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  padding:8px 20px;
  border-radius:30px;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.4);
  margin-bottom:26px;
}

.nxt-heading{
  font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,46px);
  line-height:1.22;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:#fff;
  margin:0;
}
.nxt-heading-accent{
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

.nxt-heading-divider{
  width:46px;
  height:2px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  margin:22px auto 24px;
}

.nxt-supporting p{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.8;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  max-width:740px;
  margin:0 auto 4px;
}
.nxt-supporting p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  PANEL — the big bordered box (signals | card | checklist)
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.nxt-panel{
  position:relative;
  max-width:1320px;
  margin:0 auto 44px;
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.25);
  border-radius:28px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025), rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%);
  padding:52px 48px;
}

.nxt-panel-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap:40px;
  align-items:center;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  LEFT — signal chips + converging connector lines
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.nxt-signals-wrap{
  position:relative;
}

.nxt-signal-lines{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:1;
  overflow:visible;
}
.nxt-signal-lines path{
  fill:none;
  stroke:var(--color-accent);
  stroke-width:1.2;
  opacity:.3;
  vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;
}

.nxt-signal-lines path.is-flowing{
  opacity:.55;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.6));
  animation:nxtLineFlow 2.6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes nxtLineFlow{
  to{
    stroke-dashoffset:-1000; /* JS ne dash+gap set kiya hai, ye bas offset ko continuously negative direction me loop karta hai — chip se card ki taraf flow ka effect */
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .nxt-signal-lines path.is-flowing{
    animation:none;
  }
}

.nxt-signals{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:12px;
}

.nxt-signal{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  width:fit-content;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:30px;
  padding:10px 16px;
}

.nxt-signal-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:26px;
  height:26px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.15);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:11.5px;
}

.nxt-signal-text{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:13.5px;
  color:#fff;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  CENTER — AI Visibility Assessment card + gauge
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.nxt-card{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  background:#141414;
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.3);
  border-radius:22px;
  padding:32px 28px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

.nxt-card-label{
  display:block;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:12.5px;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom:22px;
}

.nxt-card-business{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  padding-bottom:20px;
  margin-bottom:22px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

.nxt-card-business-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
  border-radius:10px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  color:#fff;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:15px;
}

.nxt-card-business-text{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff;
}

.nxt-readiness-label{
  display:block;
  text-align:center;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:11.5px;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  margin-bottom:22px;
}

.nxt-gauge-wrap{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}

.nxt-gauge{
  width:172px;
  height:172px;
  border-radius:50%;
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}
.nxt-gauge::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:13px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#141414;
}

.nxt-gauge-inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
}

.nxt-gauge-percent{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:36px;
  line-height:1;
  color:#fff;
}

.nxt-gauge-label{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:13px;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  margin-top:6px;
}

.nxt-card-footnote{
  margin:0;
  text-align:center;
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:12.5px;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  RIGHT — "Your Assessment Reveals" checklist
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.nxt-reveals-badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:11.5px;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  padding:7px 16px;
  border-radius:20px;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.3);
  margin-bottom:24px;
}

.nxt-reveals{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}

.nxt-reveal-item{
  display:flex;
  gap:16px;
  padding:18px 0;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.nxt-reveal-item:first-child{
  border-top:none;
  padding-top:0;
}
.nxt-reveal-item:last-child{
  padding-bottom:0;
}

.nxt-reveal-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.3);
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.08);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:16px;
}

.nxt-reveal-title{
  display:block;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:16.5px;
  color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:4px;
}

.nxt-reveal-desc{
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  QUICK POINTS ROW — below the panel
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.nxt-quick-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:22px;
  max-width:920px;
  margin:0 auto 40px;
}

.nxt-quick-item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}

.nxt-quick-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:36px;
  height:36px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.35);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:14px;
}

.nxt-quick-text{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.4;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}

.nxt-quick-divider{
  width:1px;
  height:26px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  CTA
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.nxt-cta-wrap{
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}

.nxt-cta-primary{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff !important;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:16px;
  padding:19px 36px;
  border-radius:50px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.35);
  transition:.35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.nxt-cta-primary:hover{
  background:var(--color-accent-hover);
  color:#fff !important;
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 26px 54px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.45);
}
.nxt-cta-primary i{ font-size:14px; transition:transform .3s ease; }
.nxt-cta-primary:hover i{ transform:translateX(3px); }

.nxt-cta-secondary-wrap{
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom:44px;
}

.nxt-cta-secondary{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:9px;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:14.5px;
  border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.5);
  padding-bottom:3px;
  transition:.3s;
}
.nxt-cta-secondary:hover{
  color:var(--color-accent-hover);
  border-bottom-color:var(--color-accent-hover);
}
.nxt-cta-secondary i{ font-size:11px; transition:transform .3s ease; }
.nxt-cta-secondary:hover i{ transform:translateX(3px); }

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  BOTTOM QUOTE — icon + 2-line text, flanked by hairlines
---------------------------------------------------------*/

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

.nxt-bottom-icon{
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.4);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:13px;
  margin:0 auto 16px;
}

.nxt-bottom-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:24px;
  max-width:820px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

.nxt-bottom-deco{
  flex:1;
  height:1px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}

.nxt-bottom-text p{
  margin:0 0 4px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:1.5;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}
.nxt-bottom-text p:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

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

@media (max-width:1100px){
  .nxt-panel{ padding:44px 32px; }
  .nxt-panel-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:44px;
  }
  .nxt-signal-lines{ display:none; } /* converging lines sirf 3-column desktop layout ke liye maani rakhti hain */
  .nxt-signals{
    flex-direction:row;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    justify-content:center;
  }
  .nxt-card{ max-width:420px; margin:0 auto; }
}

@media (max-width:767px){
  .nxt-section{ padding:80px 0 70px; }
  .nxt-top{ margin-bottom:40px; }
  .nxt-panel{ padding:32px 22px; border-radius:22px; }
  .nxt-quick-row{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:16px;
  }
  .nxt-quick-divider{ display:none; }
  .nxt-bottom-row{ flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
  .nxt-bottom-deco{ width:60px; height:1px; flex:none; }
}

@media (max-width:576px){
  .nxt-heading{ font-size:26px; }
  .nxt-signals{ gap:10px; }
  .nxt-signal{ padding:8px 13px; }
  .nxt-signal-text{ font-size:12.5px; }
  .nxt-gauge{ width:150px; height:150px; }
  .nxt-gauge-percent{ font-size:30px; }
  .nxt-cta-primary{ width:100%; justify-content:center; padding:18px 24px; font-size:15px; }
}




/* --------------------------------------------------------------- */
/*=========================================================
  THE AI VISIBILITY GROWTH SYSTEM™
  Prefix: av- (AI Visibility) — apna khud ka namespace.
  Dark theme: 6-step process bar + signals/center-image/results
  panel, taglines, CTA.

  Append this block to the END of assets/css/home.css.
=========================================================*/

.av-section{
  background:#0a0a0a;
  padding:100px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.av-section *{
  box-sizing:border-box;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  HEADER
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.av-header{
  /* max-width:820px; */
  margin:0 auto 44px;
  text-align:center;
}

.av-badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  padding:8px 20px;
  border-radius:30px;
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.4);
  margin-bottom:22px;
}

/* .av-heading{
  font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(32px,4.2vw,54px);
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:#fff;
  margin:0 0 20px;
} */
.av-accent{
  color:var(--color-accent);
}
.av-heading sup{
  font-size:.4em;
  top:-1.2em;
}

.av-subheading p{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:16.5px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin:0 0 4px;
}
.av-subheading p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  MAIN PANEL SHELL
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.av-panel{
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:28px;
  padding:36px 30px 44px;
  background: rgb(0 0 0);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  6-STEP PROCESS
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.av-steps{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:14px;
  margin-bottom:25px;
  padding-bottom:36px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.av-step{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:12px;
  flex:1 1 150px;
  min-width:140px;
}

.av-step-num{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:30px;
  height:30px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:13px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}

.av-step-accent .av-step-num{
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff;
}

.av-step-text{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:3px;
  min-width:0;
}
.av-step-text strong{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:14px;
  color:#fff;
}
.av-step-accent .av-step-text strong{
  color:var(--color-accent);
}
.av-step-text span{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.4;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}

.av-step-arrow{
  align-self:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  font-size:12px;
  flex-shrink:0;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  BODY — signals / center image / results
---------------------------------------------------------*/

/* .av-body{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:280px 1fr 280px;
  gap:28px;
  align-items:center;
  margin-bottom:40px;
} */

/* ---- left signals ---- */

.av-signals{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:10px;
}

.av-signal{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  padding:12px 16px;
  border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}

.av-signal-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:32px;
  height:32px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:13px;
}

.av-signal-text{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:1px;
  min-width:0;
}
.av-signal-text strong{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:13.5px;
  color:#fff;
  white-space:nowrap;
  overflow:hidden;
  text-overflow:ellipsis;
}
.av-signal-text span{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:11.5px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}

.av-signal-dot{
  position:absolute;
  right:-5px;
  top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.8);
}

/* ---- center image ---- */

/* .av-center{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  text-align:center;
} */

.av-center-img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  /* max-width:420px; */
  height:auto;
}

.av-center-placeholder{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  width:100%;
  max-width:420px;
  aspect-ratio:1/1;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  text-align:center;
  padding:24px;
}
.av-center-placeholder i{ font-size:24px; opacity:.6; }

.av-center-caption{
  margin-top:18px;
}
.av-center-caption strong{
  display:block;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:15px;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.av-center-caption p{
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

/* ---- right results ---- */

.av-results{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:14px;
}

.av-result{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:14px;
  padding:16px 18px;
  border-radius:14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}

.av-result-accent{
  border-color:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.5);
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.06);
}

.av-result-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color:#fff;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:15px;
}
.av-result-accent .av-result-icon{
  border-color:var(--color-accent);
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

.av-result-text{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:3px;
  min-width:0;
}
.av-result-text strong{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:13.5px;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  color:#fff;
}
.av-result-accent .av-result-text strong{
  color:var(--color-accent);
}
.av-result-text span{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:12.5px;
  line-height:1.5;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  TAGLINE PILL
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.av-tagline{
  text-align:center;
}
.av-tagline p{
  display:inline-block;
  margin:0;
  padding:16px 32px;
  border-radius:40px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;
  font-size:18px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:#fff;
}
.av-highlight{
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  CLOSING STATEMENT
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.av-closing{
  max-width:820px;
  margin:52px auto 0;
  text-align:center;
}
.av-closing p{
  margin:0 0 6px;
  font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;
  font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,32px);
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.5;
  color:#fff;
}
.av-closing p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.av-closing .av-highlight{
  font-style:italic;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  CTA
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.av-cta-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:24px;
  margin-top:40px;
}

.av-btn-primary{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15.5px;
  padding:18px 32px;
  border-radius:40px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.3);
  transition:.35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.av-btn-primary:hover{
  background:var(--color-accent-hover);
  color:#fff;
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 22px 48px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.4);
}
.av-btn-primary i{ font-size:13px; }

.av-btn-secondary{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:9px;
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:14.5px;
  border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  padding-bottom:3px;
  transition:.3s;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.av-btn-secondary:hover{
  color:var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color:var(--color-accent);
}
.av-btn-secondary i{ font-size:12px; }

/*=========================================================
  SCROLL REVEAL — home.js is-visible class toggle karta hai
=========================================================*/

.av-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(22px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
             transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.av-reveal.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .av-reveal{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
    transition:none;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width:1100px){
  .av-body{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .av-signals,
  .av-results{
    order:2;
  }
  .av-center{
    order:1;
    margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  .av-signal-dot{ display:none; }
}

@media (max-width:767px){
  .av-section{ padding:80px 0; }
  .av-panel{ padding:28px 22px 32px; }
  .av-steps{
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:18px;
  }
  .av-step-arrow{ display:none; }
  .av-tagline p{
    font-size:15px;
    padding:14px 22px;
  }
  .av-step{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  flex:1 1 55px;
}
}

@media (max-width:576px){
  .av-heading{ font-size:28px; }
  .av-cta-row{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;
  }
  .av-btn-primary,
  .av-btn-secondary{ justify-content:center; }
}


/*=========================================================
  OUR APPROACH PAGE — CHAPTERS 3 THROUGH 8 + FINAL SECTION
  File: assets/css/our-approach-chapters.css
  Append this whole file to the END of home.css (after the
  existing .sh- / .ophi- / .hbc- blocks for this page).

  Prefixes used here (all new, no clashes with existing site
  classes):
    .sys-   Chapter 3 — One System
    .fnd-   Chapter 4 — Four Foundations
    .loop-  Chapter 5 — Recommendation Loop
    .dots-  Chapter 6 — Connects The Dots
    .nat-   Chapter 7 — Natural Recommendations
    .cmp-   Chapter 8 — Traditional vs AI Visibility
    .fin-   Final Section — Future Of Search

  All colors/fonts pull from the existing :root tokens
  (--color-accent, --color-text-primary, --font-heading, etc.)
  so this stays visually identical to the rest of the site.
=========================================================*/

/*=========================================================
  SHARED HELPERS (reused across several chapters below)
=========================================================*/

.sys-eyebrow,
.fnd-eyebrow,
.loop-eyebrow,
.dots-eyebrow,
.nat-eyebrow,
.cmp-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.28);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/*=========================================================
  CHAPTER 3 — ONE SYSTEM (center layout)
=========================================================*/

.sys-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  padding: 110px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.sys-container {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sys-heading {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.sys-supporting p {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}
.sys-supporting p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.sys-diagram {
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.sys-diagram-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.sys-closing {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 56px auto 0;
}
.sys-closing p {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2.1vw, 24px);
  line-height: 1.5;
  /* color: var(--color-text-primary); */
}
.sys-closing p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.sys-closing-accent {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .sys-section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .sys-diagram { margin-top: 36px; }
  .sys-closing { margin-top: 40px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  CHAPTER 4 — FOUR FOUNDATIONS (numbered pillar flow)
=========================================================*/

.fnd-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-primary);
  padding: 110px 0;
}

.fnd-intro {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
  text-align: center;
}

.fnd-supporting p {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.fnd-supporting p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.fnd-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.fnd-pillar {
  flex: 1 1 220px;
  max-width: 250px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px 14px;
}

.fnd-pillar-icon {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.fnd-pillar-num {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.fnd-pillar-title {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.fnd-pillar-text {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.fnd-flow-connector {
  align-self: center;
  margin-top: 34px;
  color: var(--color-border);
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fnd-closing {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 64px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.fnd-closing p {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2.1vw, 24px);
  line-height: 1.5;
  /* color: var(--color-text-primary); */
}
.fnd-closing p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.fnd-closing-accent {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .fnd-section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .fnd-intro { margin-bottom: 44px; }
  .fnd-flow { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .fnd-flow-connector { transform: rotate(90deg); margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .fnd-pillar { max-width: 320px; }
  .fnd-closing { margin-top: 44px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  CHAPTER 5 — RECOMMENDATION LOOP (illustration + 6 columns)
=========================================================*/

.loop-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  padding: 110px 0;
}

.loop-intro {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
}

.loop-heading {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.loop-heading-accent {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.loop-supporting p {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.loop-supporting p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.loop-illustration {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.loop-illustration-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 24px;
}

.loop-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.loop-column {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 10px;
}

.loop-column-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.loop-column-title {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.loop-column-text {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.loop-insight {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 64px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.loop-insight p {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2.1vw, 24px);
  line-height: 1.5;
  /* color: var(--color-text-primary); */
}
.loop-insight p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.loop-insight-accent {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .loop-columns { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .loop-section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .loop-intro { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .loop-illustration { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .loop-columns { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .loop-insight { margin-top: 44px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  CHAPTER 6 — CONNECTS THE DOTS (plain editorial)
=========================================================*/

.dots-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-primary);
  padding: 110px 0;
}

.dots-wrap {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.dots-body p {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.dots-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.dots-insight {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.dots-insight p {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2.1vw, 24px);
  line-height: 1.5;
  /* color: var(--color-text-primary); */
}
.dots-insight p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.dots-insight-accent {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .dots-section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .dots-body p { font-size: 15.5px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  CHAPTER 7 — NATURAL RECOMMENDATIONS (text left / image right)
=========================================================*/

.nat-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  padding: 110px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.nat-text {
  max-width: 560px;
}

.nat-supporting p {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.nat-supporting p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.nat-outcomes {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.nat-outcome-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.nat-outcome-card:first-child {
  border-top: none;
  padding-top: 0;
}

.nat-outcome-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.nat-outcome-title {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.nat-outcome-text {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.nat-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.nat-visual-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  object-fit: cover;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nat-section { padding: 90px 0; }
  .nat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .nat-text { max-width: 100%; order: 1; }
  .nat-visual { order: 2; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .nat-section { padding: 70px 0; }
  .nat-cta-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .nat-visual-img { border-radius: 18px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  CHAPTER 8 — TRADITIONAL VS AI VISIBILITY (decision cards)
=========================================================*/

.cmp-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-primary);
  padding: 110px 0;
}

.cmp-intro {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
}
.cmp-heading {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cmp-cards {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cmp-card {
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.cmp-card-accent {
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.35);
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.035);
}

.cmp-card-title {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.cmp-card-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 13px;
}
.cmp-card-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.cmp-card-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-text-secondary);
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.cmp-card-list-accent li::before {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  opacity: 1;
}
.cmp-card-list-accent li {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.cmp-card-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
}
.cmp-card-status-muted {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.cmp-card-status-accent {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.3);
}

.cmp-vs {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  z-index: 2;
}

.cmp-closing {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 56px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 22px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .cmp-section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .cmp-intro { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .cmp-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; }
  .cmp-vs {
    top: auto;
    bottom: 47%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  .cmp-card { padding: 30px 26px; }
  .cmp-closing { margin-top: 44px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  FINAL SECTION — FUTURE OF SEARCH (quiet, typography-led)
=========================================================*/

.fin-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  padding: 50px 0 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Very faint constellation of dots, per the brief ("almost none,
   just a subtle background, think Apple"). Pure CSS radial-dot
   grid at low opacity — no illustration file needed. */
.fin-dots {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.14) 1.4px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size: 46px 46px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}

.fin-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.fin-wrap {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.fin-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px);
  line-height: 1.28;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.fin-heading-muted {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.62em;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.fin-supporting p {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.fin-supporting p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Trust highlights — brief is explicit: "No icons larger than
   24px. No cards. Just quiet confidence." — plain inline row. */
.fin-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 44px 0 40px;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px 32px;
}
.fin-highlights li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}
.fin-highlights li i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.fin-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.fin-reassurance {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .fin-section { padding: 100px 0 80px; }
  .fin-highlights { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin: 36px 0 32px; }
  .fin-cta-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
}

/*=========================================================
  ICON FIELDS — image OR font-awesome fallback
  (fnd_pillar_N_icon, loop_col_N_icon, nat_outcome_N_icon,
  cmp_left/right_status_icon can each be an uploaded image
  instead of an icon font — size the <img> to match the <i>)
=========================================================*/

.fnd-pillar-icon img,
.loop-column-icon img,
.nat-outcome-icon img {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.cmp-card-status img {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/*=========================================================
  SCROLL REVEAL — shared across all chapters above
  (reuses the same opacity/translateY recipe + "-reveal" +
  "is-visible" pattern already established by .sh-reveal,
  .hbc-reveal, .ophi-reveal elsewhere in this stylesheet)
=========================================================*/

.sys-reveal,
.fnd-reveal,
.loop-reveal,
.dots-reveal,
.nat-reveal,
.cmp-reveal,
.fin-reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.sys-reveal.is-visible,
.fnd-reveal.is-visible,
.loop-reveal.is-visible,
.dots-reveal.is-visible,
.nat-reveal.is-visible,
.cmp-reveal.is-visible,
.fin-reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .sys-reveal,
  .fnd-reveal,
  .loop-reveal,
  .dots-reveal,
  .nat-reveal,
  .cmp-reveal,
  .fin-reveal {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none;
  }
}

/*=========================================================
  CONTACT PAGE
  File: assets/css/contact-page.css
  Append is poore file ko home.css (ya jo bhi global stylesheet
  hai) ke END me paste kar do.

  Prefixes (sab naye, koi clash nahi):
    .cthero-  Hero (dark, world map bg)
    .ctc-     Contact Form + "Prefer to talk?" info
    .ctrust-  Trusted by brands strip
    .coff-    Our Offices
    .cqa-     FAQ Quick Answers (2-column accordion)
    .rdy-     Final CTA bar ("Ready to Get Discovered by AI?")

  Sab colors/fonts existing :root tokens se aa rahe hain.
=========================================================*/

/*=========================================================
  HERO — dark, world map background
=========================================================*/

.cthero-section{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#0e0c0b;
  padding:70px 0 90px;
  isolation:isolate;
}

.cthero-section::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  opacity:.04;
  mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  pointer-events:none;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.cthero-section .container{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

.cthero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:48px;
  align-items:center;
}

.cthero-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom:20px;
}

.cthero-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,48px);
  line-height:1.18;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:#fff;
  margin:0 0 20px;
}
/* .cthero-heading em{
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  display:block;
} */

.cthero-subtext{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  max-width:460px;
  margin:0 0 32px;
}

.cthero-cta-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:24px;
}

.cthero-btn-primary{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  padding:15px 28px;
  border-radius:40px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.3);
  transition:.3s;
}
.cthero-btn-primary:hover{
  background:var(--color-accent-hover);
  color:#fff;
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}

.cthero-link{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  padding-bottom:2px;
  transition:.3s;
}
.cthero-link:hover{
  color:var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color:var(--color-accent);
}
.cthero-link i{ font-size:12px; transition:transform .3s ease; }
.cthero-link:hover i{ transform:translateX(3px); }

.cthero-visual-img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  border-radius:16px;
}

@media (max-width:991px){
  .cthero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
  .cthero-visual{ order:2; }
  .cthero-text{ order:1; }
}
@media (max-width:576px){
  .cthero-section{ padding:56px 0 60px; }
  .cthero-cta-row{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  CONTACT FORM + "Prefer to talk?" INFO — light split layout
=========================================================*/

.ctc-section{
  background:var(--color-bg-primary);
  padding:80px 0;
}

.ctc-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.35fr 1fr;
  gap:60px;
  align-items:start;
}

.ctc-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom:16px;
}

.ctc-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);
  line-height:1.2;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 12px;
}

.ctc-subtext{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width:440px;
  margin:0 0 32px;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  FORM
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ctc-form{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:16px;
}
.ctc-field{ grid-column:span 1; }
.ctc-field.is-full{ grid-column:1/-1; }

.ctc-field input,
.ctc-field select,
.ctc-field textarea{
  width:100%;
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:15px 16px;
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif !important;
  font-size:14.5px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  transition:.25s;
  outline:none;
}
.ctc-field textarea{ min-height:110px; resize:vertical; }
.ctc-field input:focus,
.ctc-field select:focus,
.ctc-field textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.1);
}

.ctc-submit{
  grid-column:1/-1;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  background:var(--color-text-primary);
  color:#fff !important;
  border:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  padding:16px 28px;
  border-radius:14px;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:.3s;
}
.ctc-submit:hover{ background:var(--color-accent); }
.ctc-submit i{ font-size:13px; }

.ctc-privacy{
  grid-column:1/-1;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-size:12.5px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-top:-2px;
}
.ctc-privacy i{ font-size:11px; }

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  RIGHT — "Prefer to talk?" method cards
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ctc-info-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:22px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 8px;
}
.ctc-info-subtext{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:14.5px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 24px;
}

.ctc-methods{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:14px;
}

.ctc-method{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:16px;
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:18px 20px;
}

.ctc-method-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:44px;
  height:44px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-text-primary);
  color:#fff;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:16px;
}
.ctc-method-icon img{ width:20px; height:20px; object-fit:contain; }

.ctc-method-title{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 3px;
}
.ctc-method-line{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:13.5px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0;
}
.ctc-method-line-accent{
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight:600;
}

@media (max-width:991px){
  .ctc-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
}
@media (max-width:576px){
  .ctc-section{ padding:60px 0; }
  .ctc-form{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ctc-field{ grid-column:1/-1; }
}

/*=========================================================
  TRUSTED BY — logo strip
=========================================================*/

.ctrust-section{
  background:var(--color-bg-primary);
  padding:36px 0 48px;
}
.ctrust-label{
  display:block;
  text-align:center;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom:28px;
}
.ctrust-logos{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:40px 52px;
}
.ctrust-logo{
  max-height:32px;
  width:auto;
  object-fit:contain;
  opacity:.75;
  filter:grayscale(1);
  transition:.3s;
}
.ctrust-logo:hover{ opacity:1; filter:grayscale(0); }

@media (max-width:576px){
  .ctrust-logos{ gap:28px 36px; }
  .ctrust-logo{ max-height:24px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  OUR OFFICES
=========================================================*/

.coff-section{
  background:var(--color-bg-primary);
  padding:70px 0 80px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.coff-intro{
  max-width:560px;
  margin:0 auto 44px;
  text-align:center;
}
.coff-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.coff-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 10px;
}
.coff-subtext{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:15px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0;
}

.coff-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:24px;
  max-width:1080px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

.coff-card{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:22px;
  padding:36px 28px;
  text-align:center;
}

.coff-icon{
  width:56px;
  height:56px;
  margin:0 auto 20px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:20px;
  color:var(--color-accent);
}
.coff-icon img{ width:24px; height:24px; object-fit:contain; }

.coff-city{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:19px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 10px;
}

.coff-address{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0 0 10px;
}

.coff-phone{
  display:block;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:14.5px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  text-decoration:none;
}

@media (max-width:991px){
  .coff-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:440px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  FAQ — QUICK ANSWERS (2-column accordion grid)
=========================================================*/

.cqa-section{
  background:var(--color-bg-primary);
  padding:70px 0 80px;
}

.cqa-intro{
  max-width:560px;
  margin:0 auto 40px;
  text-align:center;
}
.cqa-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.cqa-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin:0 0 10px;
}
.cqa-subtext{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:15px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0;
}

.cqa-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:16px;
  max-width:1080px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

.cqa-item{
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:16px;
  overflow:hidden;
  align-self:start;
}
.cqa-item.is-open{
  border-color:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.4);
}

.cqa-question{
  width:100%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:14px;
  background:none;
  border:none;
  text-align:left;
  cursor:pointer;
  padding:18px 20px;
}
.cqa-item.is-open .cqa-question{ color:var(--color-accent); }

.cqa-question-text{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  color:inherit;
}
.cqa-item.is-open .cqa-question-text{ color:var(--color-accent); }

.cqa-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:26px;
  height:26px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-bg-secondary);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:11px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  transition:.3s;
}
.cqa-item.is-open .cqa-icon{
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff;
  transform:rotate(180deg);
}

.cqa-answer-wrap{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-rows:0fr;
  transition:grid-template-rows .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.cqa-item.is-open .cqa-answer-wrap{ grid-template-rows:1fr; }
.cqa-answer-inner{ overflow:hidden; }
.cqa-answer{
  padding:0 20px 20px;
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0;
}

@media (max-width:767px){
  .cqa-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/*=========================================================
  FINAL CTA BAR — "Ready to Get Discovered by AI?"
=========================================================*/

.rdy-section{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--color-primary-darker);
  border-radius:28px;
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto 70px;
  padding:36px 40px;
}
.rdy-section::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 300px at 90% 100%, rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.25), transparent 70%);
}
.rdy-inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:28px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.rdy-left{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:20px;
  flex:1;
  min-width:280px;
}
.rdy-icon{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:46px;
  height:46px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.5);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:18px;
}
.rdy-heading{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:21px;
  color:#fff;
  margin:0 0 4px;
}
.rdy-subtext{
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  font-size:13.5px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin:0;
  max-width:420px;
}

.rdy-cta-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.rdy-btn-primary{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:14px;
  padding:13px 24px;
  border-radius:40px;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:.3s;
}
.rdy-btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--color-accent-hover); transform:translateY(-2px); }

.rdy-btn-secondary{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  background:transparent;
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:14px;
  padding:12px 22px;
  border-radius:40px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:.3s;
}
.rdy-btn-secondary:hover{ border-color:var(--color-accent); color:var(--color-accent); }

@media (max-width:767px){
  .rdy-section{ margin:0 20px 56px; padding:28px 24px; }
  .rdy-inner{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .rdy-cta-row{ width:100%; }
  .rdy-btn-primary,.rdy-btn-secondary{ flex:1; justify-content:center; }
}

/*=========================================================
  FORMINATOR STYLING OVERRIDE — ctc-forminator-wrap
  Contact page CSS file (contact-page.css) ke end me ye block
  paste kar do. Forminator apni khud ki generic classes use
  karta hai (.forminator-row, .forminator-field, .forminator-input,
  .forminator-button-submit waghera) — inhe site ke design tokens
  se match kar rahe hain.
=========================================================*/

.ctc-forminator-wrap{
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.ctc-forminator-wrap .forminator-row{
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.ctc-forminator-wrap .forminator-label{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif !important;
  font-weight:600 !important;
  font-size:13.5px !important;
  color:var(--color-text-primary) !important;
  margin-bottom:6px !important;
}

.ctc-forminator-wrap input[type="text"],
.ctc-forminator-wrap input[type="email"],
.ctc-forminator-wrap input[type="tel"],
.ctc-forminator-wrap input[type="number"],
.ctc-forminator-wrap select,
.ctc-forminator-wrap textarea{
  width:100% !important;
  background:var(--color-card-bg) !important;
  /* border:1.5px solid var(--color-border) !important; */
  border-radius:12px !important;
  padding:15px 16px !important;
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif !important;
  font-size:14.5px !important;
  color:var(--color-text-primary) !important;
  transition:.25s !important;
  box-shadow:none !important;
}

.ctc-forminator-wrap textarea{
  min-height:110px !important;
}
#forminator-module-1148.forminator-design--material .forminator-input:focus, #forminator-module-1148.forminator-design--material .forminator-input:active, #forminator-module-1148.forminator-design--material .forminator-iti-input:focus-within .iti__selected-dial-code, #forminator-module-1148.forminator-design--material .forminator-iti-input:active .iti__selected-dial-code
 {
    border: none;
    outline: none;
}
.forminator-ui.forminator-custom-form[data-design=material] .forminator-floating--textarea {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 140px;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    position: unset !important;
    z-index: 1;

}
#forminator-module-1148.forminator-design--material .forminator-field-textarea .forminator-is_active .forminator-label[class*="forminator-floating-"] {
    transform: translateY(calc(0% + 10px)) !important;
}
/* .ctc-forminator-wrap input:focus,
.ctc-forminator-wrap select:focus,
.ctc-forminator-wrap textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--color-accent) !important;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.1) !important;
  outline:none !important;
} */

.ctc-forminator-wrap .forminator-button-submit,
.ctc-forminator-wrap button[type="submit"]{
  display:inline-flex !important;
  align-items:center !important;
  justify-content:center !important;
  gap:10px !important;
  width:100% !important;
  background:var(--color-text-primary) !important;
  color:#fff !important;
  border:none !important;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif !important;
  font-weight:700 !important;
  font-size:15px !important;
  padding:16px 28px !important;
  border-radius:14px !important;
  cursor:pointer !important;
  transition:.3s !important;
}
.ctc-forminator-wrap .forminator-button-submit:hover,
.ctc-forminator-wrap button[type="submit"]:hover{
  background:var(--color-accent) !important;
}

/* Forminator ki apni success/error messages ko bhi thoda site jaisa banate hain */
.ctc-forminator-wrap .forminator-response-message{
  border-radius:12px !important;
  font-family:"Inter",sans-serif !important;
  font-size:14px !important;
}


/*=========================================================
  ABOUT US PAGE — SCOPED STYLES
  File: assets/css/about.css
  Append this whole file to the END of home.css.

  All classes are prefixed "ab-" (unique to this page) so
  nothing here can conflict with Home, Our Approach, or How
  AI Chooses page CSS. Colors/fonts pull from the existing
  :root tokens (--color-accent, --color-text-primary,
  --font-heading, etc.) so this page matches the rest of the
  site automatically.
=========================================================*/

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 SHARED BUTTONS (page-scoped so they never fight the
 site-wide .btn-primary / .btn-secondary rules)
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ab-btn-primary {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	background: var(--color-accent);
	color: #fff !important;
	text-decoration: none;
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 15px;
	padding: 16px 28px;
	border-radius: 40px;
	border: none;
	box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .28);
	transition: .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.ab-btn-primary:hover {
	background: var(--color-accent-hover);
	color: #fff !important;
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .38);
}

.ab-btn-secondary {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 9px;
	background: transparent;
	color: var(--color-text-primary);
	text-decoration: none;
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 14.5px;
	padding: 14px 24px;
	border-radius: 40px;
	border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
	transition: .3s;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.ab-btn-secondary:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-text-primary);
	background: var(--color-text-primary);
	color: #fff !important;
}

.ab-btn-outline {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 9px;
	color: var(--color-accent);
	text-decoration: none;
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 14.5px;
	padding: 13px 24px;
	border-radius: 40px;
	border: 1.5px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .4);
	transition: .3s;
}
.ab-btn-outline:hover {
	background: var(--color-accent);
	color: #fff !important;
	border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.ab-btn-outline-light {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 9px;
	color: #fff;
	text-decoration: none;
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 14.5px;
	padding: 15px 26px;
	border-radius: 40px;
	border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
	transition: .3s;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.ab-btn-outline-light:hover {
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--color-text-primary) !important;
	border-color: #fff;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
 SCROLL REVEAL (shared across every section on this page)
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ab-reveal {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateY(22px);
	transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
	            transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.ab-reveal.is-visible {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateY(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.ab-reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none; }
}

/*=========================================================
  1. HERO
=========================================================*/

.ab-hero-section {
	background: #010101;
	padding: 130px 0 90px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.ab-hero-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.95fr;
	gap: 60px;
	align-items: center;
}

.ab-hero-eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: .14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-accent);
	margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ab-hero-heading {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 58px);
	line-height: 1.15;
	letter-spacing: -.01em;
	color: #fff;
	margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.ab-hero-heading-accent {
	color: var(--color-accent);
	display: inline;
}

.ab-hero-subheading p {
	font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
	font-size: 16.5px;
	line-height: 1.85;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
	max-width: 480px;
	margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.ab-hero-subheading p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.ab-hero-cta-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 16px;
	margin-top: 32px;
}
.ab-hero-cta-row .ab-btn-secondary {
	color: #fff;
	border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.ab-hero-cta-row .ab-btn-secondary:hover {
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--color-text-primary) !important;
	border-color: #fff;
}

.ab-hero-visual-img {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.ab-hero-section { padding: 100px 0 70px; }
	.ab-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
	.ab-hero-subheading p { max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.ab-hero-section { padding: 90px 0 56px; }
	.ab-hero-cta-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
	.ab-hero-cta-row a { justify-content: center; }
}

/*=========================================================
  2. OUR STORY
=========================================================*/

.ab-story-section {
	background: var(--color-bg-primary);
	padding: 110px 0;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.ab-story-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1fr;
	gap: 64px;
	align-items: center;
}

.ab-story-eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: .14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-accent);
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ab-story-heading {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px);
	line-height: 1.2;
	letter-spacing: -.01em;
	color: var(--color-text-primary);
	margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.ab-story-body p {
	font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1.85;
	color: var(--color-text-secondary);
	margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.ab-story-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.ab-story-mission {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	margin-top: 28px;
	padding: 18px 20px;
	border-radius: 14px;
	background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .06);
	border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .2);
}
.ab-story-mission-icon {
	flex-shrink: 0;
	width: 34px;
	height: 34px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-accent);
	color: #fff;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 14px;
}
.ab-story-mission-icon img { width: 16px; height: 16px; object-fit: contain; }
.ab-story-mission p {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 15px;
	line-height: 1.5;
	color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.ab-story-visual-img {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	border-radius: 24px;
	box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
	object-fit: cover;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.ab-story-section { padding: 90px 0; }
	.ab-story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
	.ab-story-visual { order: -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.ab-story-section { padding: 70px 0; }
	.ab-story-visual-img { border-radius: 18px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  3. STATS BAR
=========================================================*/

.ab-stats-section {
	background: var(--color-bg-primary);
	padding: 0 0 100px;
}

.ab-stats-bar {
	background: var(--color-text-primary);
	border-radius: 24px;
	padding: 40px 32px;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 24px;
}

.ab-stats-item {
	text-align: center;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
}

.ab-stats-icon {
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .4);
	color: var(--color-accent);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 17px;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ab-stats-icon img { width: 20px; height: 20px; object-fit: contain; }

.ab-stats-number {
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 34px);
	color: #fff;
	line-height: 1;
}

.ab-stats-label {
	font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
	font-size: 13.5px;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
	line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.ab-stats-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 36px; padding: 32px 22px; border-radius: 20px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  4. OUR VALUES
=========================================================*/

.ab-values-section {
	background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
	padding: 110px 0;
}

.ab-values-intro {
	max-width: 680px;
	margin: 0 auto 52px;
	text-align: center;
}
.ab-values-eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: .14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-accent);
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ab-values-heading {
	margin-left: auto;
	margin-right: auto;
}
.ab-values-subheading p {
	font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1.8;
	color: var(--color-text-secondary);
	margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.ab-values-subheading p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.ab-values-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
	gap: 20px;
}

.ab-values-card {
	background: var(--color-card-bg);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: 20px;
	padding: 30px 22px;
	text-align: center;
	transition: .3s;
}
.ab-values-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
	border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .3);
}

.ab-values-card-icon {
	width: 52px;
	height: 52px;
	margin: 0 auto 18px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .1);
	color: var(--color-accent);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 20px;
}
.ab-values-card-icon img { width: 24px; height: 24px; object-fit: contain; }

.ab-values-card-title {
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 16px;
	color: var(--color-text-primary);
	margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.ab-values-card-text {
	font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
	font-size: 13.5px;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--color-text-secondary);
	margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.ab-values-section { padding: 90px 0; }
	.ab-values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.ab-values-section { padding: 70px 0; }
	.ab-values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.ab-values-intro { margin-bottom: 36px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  5. OUR TEAM
=========================================================*/

.ab-team-section {
	background: var(--color-text-primary);
	padding: 110px 0;
}

.ab-team-intro {
	max-width: 680px;
	margin: 0 auto 48px;
	text-align: center;
}
.ab-team-eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: .14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-accent);
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ab-team-heading {
	color: #fff;
	margin-left: auto;
	margin-right: auto;
}
.ab-team-subheading p {
	font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
	font-size: 15.5px;
	line-height: 1.8;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
	margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.ab-team-subheading p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.ab-team-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
	gap: 20px;
	margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.ab-team-card {
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
	border-radius: 18px;
	padding: 20px 16px 24px;
	text-align: center;
	position: relative;
	transition: .3s;
}
.ab-team-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	border-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .4);
}

.ab-team-photo {
	width: 76px;
	height: 76px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	object-fit: cover;
	margin: 0 auto 16px;
	display: block;
	border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.ab-team-name {
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 14.5px;
	color: var(--color-accent);
	margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.ab-team-role {
	display: block;
	font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
	font-size: 12.5px;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ab-team-linkedin {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 28px;
	height: 28px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .14);
	color: var(--color-accent);
	font-size: 12px;
	transition: .3s;
}
.ab-team-linkedin:hover {
	background: var(--color-accent);
	color: #fff;
}

.ab-team-cta-wrap {
	text-align: center;
}
.ab-team-cta-wrap .ab-btn-outline {
	color: #fff;
	border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.ab-team-cta-wrap .ab-btn-outline:hover {
	background: var(--color-accent);
	border-color: var(--color-accent);
	color: #fff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.ab-team-section { padding: 90px 0; }
	.ab-team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.ab-team-section { padding: 70px 0; }
	.ab-team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
	.ab-team-intro { margin-bottom: 36px; }
}

/*=========================================================
  ABOUT — BRANDS SLIDER (replaces the old static .ab-brands-row)
  File: assets/css/about.css
  Append this block to the END of about.css (or home.css,
  wherever the other .ab-brands-* rules already live) — it
  replaces/extends the ".6. BRANDS STRIP" section.

  Shows ONE brand at a time, auto-advances every ~3.2s
  (see brands.php inline script), pauses on hover, dot nav
  below. Works with any number of brands (1 to 6).

  Layout per slide: logo sits in its own bordered card,
  name + description sit in a SEPARATE bordered card just
  below it (not squeezed inside the logo card).
=========================================================*/

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  INTRO — force center alignment (eyebrow + heading), same
  recipe as .ab-values-intro / .ab-team-intro elsewhere
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ab-brands-intro {
	max-width: 680px;
	margin: 0 auto 44px;
	text-align: center;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
}

.ab-brands-intro .hero-alt-eyebrow {
	margin-left: auto;
	margin-right: auto;
}

.ab-brands-heading {
	text-align: center;
	margin-left: auto;
	margin-right: auto;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  SLIDER SHELL
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ab-brands-slider {
	position: relative;
	max-width: 360px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.ab-brands-slider-track {
	position: relative;
	height: 300px;
}

.ab-brands-slide {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: flex-start;
	gap: 18px;
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(14px) scale(.98);
	pointer-events: none;
	transition: opacity .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
	            transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

.ab-brands-slide.is-active {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
	pointer-events: auto;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  CARD 1 — logo only
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ab-brands-slide-logo-card {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 380px;
	height: 130px;
	padding: 24px 32px;
	background: var(--color-card-bg);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: 20px;
	box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
}

.ab-brands-slide-logo-card img {
	max-width: 100%;
	max-height: 68px;
	width: auto;
	height: auto;
	object-fit: contain;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  CARD 2 — name + description, separate bordered card
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ab-brands-slide-info-card {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 380px;
	padding: 18px 22px;
	background: var(--color-card-bg);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: 16px;
	box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
	text-align: center;
}

.ab-brands-slide-name {
	display: block;
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 15px;
	letter-spacing: .01em;
	color: var(--color-text-primary);
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ab-brands-slide-desc {
	font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
	font-size: 13.5px;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: var(--color-text-secondary);
	margin: 0;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  DOT NAVIGATION — same recipe as .carousel-dots /
  .ai-proof-wall-dots elsewhere on the site
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.ab-brands-slider-dots {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 9px;
	margin-top: 22px;
}

.ab-brands-dot {
	width: 8px;
	height: 8px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: none;
	background: var(--color-border);
	padding: 0;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: .3s;
}

.ab-brands-dot.is-active {
	background: var(--color-accent);
	width: 22px;
	border-radius: 5px;
}
section.ab-brands-section {
    padding: 110px 0;
}

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

@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.ab-brands-slider-track {
		height: 300px;
	}
	.ab-brands-slide-logo-card {
		height: 110px;
		padding: 18px 24px;
	}
	.ab-brands-slide-logo-card img {
		max-height: 54px;
	}
	.ab-brands-slide-info-card {
		padding: 14px 18px;
	}
	.ab-brands-slide-desc {
		font-size: 13px;
	}
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.ab-brands-slide {
		transition: none;
	}
}

/*=========================================================
  7. FINAL CTA BAR
=========================================================*/

.ab-cta-section {
	background: var(--color-bg-primary);
	padding: 70px 0 100px;
}

.ab-cta-bar {
	background: var(--color-text-primary);
	border-radius: 24px;
	padding: 40px 44px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 28px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ab-cta-left {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 18px;
	flex: 1;
	min-width: 280px;
}

.ab-cta-icon {
	flex-shrink: 0;
	width: 52px;
	height: 52px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), .16);
	color: var(--color-accent);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 20px;
}
.ab-cta-icon img { width: 24px; height: 24px; object-fit: contain; }

.ab-cta-heading {
	font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: clamp(19px, 2vw, 24px);
	color: #fff;
	margin: 0 0 4px;
	line-height: 1.3;
}
.ab-cta-subtext {
	font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
	font-size: 14px;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
	margin: 0;
}

.ab-cta-right {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.ab-cta-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; text-align: center; padding: 32px 26px; border-radius: 20px; }
	.ab-cta-left { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
	.ab-cta-right { justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.ab-cta-section { padding: 0 0 60px; }
	.ab-cta-right { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; width: 100%; }
	.ab-cta-right a { justify-content: center; }
}
/*=========================================================
  RESOURCE / ARTICLE PAGE TEMPLATE
  Prefix: resource- / section- / text-eyebrow / callout-box /
  stat- (all unique, no clash with existing site classes).

  Ye poora block aapki master CSS file (home.css) ke END me
  paste kar dena. Koi naya font ya naya color introduce nahi
  kiya gaya — sab kuch :root ke already-defined tokens
  (--color-accent, --font-heading, --font-body, --btn-radius,
  etc.) se aa raha hai, is liye ye page site ke baaki hisson
  jaisa hi lagega.

  Buttons: is template ke CTAs already global .btn-primary /
  .btn-secondary use karte hain (page-resource.php me), isliye
  unke liye alag se kuch add karne ki zaroorat nahi.

  h1/h2/h3: root CSS me already Playfair Display + color
  --theme-heading globally set hai, isliye yahan font/color
  dobara override nahi kiya — sirf layout (size/spacing) ka
  zaroori kaam yahan hai.
=========================================================*/

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  BASE
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.resource-article{
  background:var(--color-bg-primary);
}

/* Wider reading container — default Bootstrap container (1140/1320px)
   combined with a narrow inner column left too much dead space on
   either side on real screens. This keeps text comfortably readable
   while giving grid-shaped blocks (comparison/signals/before-after)
   real room to breathe. */
.resource-article .container{
  max-width:1180px;
}

.resource-breadcrumb a{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:13px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  text-decoration:none;
}
.resource-breadcrumb a:hover{
  color:var(--color-accent);
}

/* eyebrow — same pill recipe used across the site
   (.hic-eyebrow / .cthero-eyebrow / .ophi-eyebrow) */
.text-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:12.5px;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  padding:7px 16px;
  border-radius:30px;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.28);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  HERO
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.resource-hero{
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-border);
  background:var(--color-bg-primary);
}

.resource-hero__title{
  margin-bottom:18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 58px);
}

.resource-hero__subtitle{
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width:42rem;
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}

.resource-hero__meta{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:8px 0;
}
.resource-hero__meta-item{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:7px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:13px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  padding:0 16px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.resource-hero__meta-item:last-child{
  border-right:none;
}
.resource-hero__meta-item i{
  font-size:12px;
  color:var(--color-accent);
}
@media (max-width:576px){
  .resource-hero__meta-item{
    padding:0 10px;
    font-size:12.5px;
  }
}

.resource-hero__img{
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  border-radius:20px;
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  SECTIONS — generic
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.resource-section.border-top{
  border-top:1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
}

.bg-resource-subtle{
  background:var(--color-bg-secondary);
}

.section-heading{
  margin-bottom:16px !important;
}

.section-subheading{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:16.5px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.lead-text{
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.8;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  BODY CONTENT — from the WYSIWYG editor
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.section-body p{ margin-bottom:1.1em; }
.section-body p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }

.section-body ul,
.section-body ol{
  padding-left:1.35em;
  margin-bottom:1.1em;
}
.section-body li{
  margin-bottom:.5em;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.section-body strong{
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* checklist — accent checkmark, same "signal" language as
   .assess-check / .wsi-card-list bullets elsewhere on the site */
.section-body ul.checklist{
  list-style:none;
  padding-left:0;
}
.section-body ul.checklist li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:1.9em;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}
.section-body ul.checklist li::before{
  content:"\f00c"; /* fa-check */
  font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight:900;
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:1px;
  width:20px;
  height:20px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff;
  font-size:10px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}

/* tables — scroll instead of break */
/* .section-body{ overflow-x:auto; } */
.section-body table{
  width:100%;
  border-collapse:collapse;
  margin-bottom:1.25em;
  font-size:.95rem;
}
.section-body table thead th{
  text-align:left;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--color-border);
  padding:.75em 1em;
}
.section-body table td{
  padding:.75em 1em;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-border);
  vertical-align:top;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.section-body mark{
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.14);
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  padding:.05em .3em;
  border-radius:3px;
}

.section-body blockquote{
  border-left:3px solid var(--color-accent);
  margin:1.5em 0;
  padding:.25em 0 .25em 1.25em;
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:1.15rem;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  PULL-QUOTE — same recipe as .ch2-important /
  .recommend-closing-box (accent tint box)
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.resource-quote{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:8px;
  border-left:4px solid var(--color-accent);
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.06);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.2);
  border-right:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.2);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.2);
  border-radius:0 16px 16px 0;
  padding:22px 26px;
  margin:1.5em 0;
}
.resource-quote p{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:1.2rem;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom:0;
}
.resource-quote__author{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:13px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-style:normal;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  CALLOUT BOX — same recipe as .ch5-important / .wsi-closing-box
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.callout-box{
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.22);
  border-radius:16px;
  padding:1em 1.25em;
  margin:1.5em 0;
  font-size:.98rem;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  STATS — Manrope bold numerals, accent color
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.stat-value{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:2rem;
  color:var(--color-accent);
  line-height:1.1;
}
.stat-label{
  font-size:.875rem;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  FIGURES
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.resource-figure__img{
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  border-radius:20px;
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}
.resource-figure__caption{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-size:12.5px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  COMPARISON — e.g. "Company A" vs "Company B"
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.resource-compare__col{
  height:100%;
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:32px 28px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  transition:.3s;
}
.resource-compare__col:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.resource-compare__col--accent{
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.05);
  border-color:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.28);
}
.resource-compare__title{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:20px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.resource-compare__col--accent .resource-compare__title{
  color:var(--color-accent);
}
.resource-compare__list{
  list-style:none;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:10px;
}
.resource-compare__list li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:20px;
  font-size:16.5px;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.resource-compare__list li::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:8px;
  width:6px;
  height:6px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-text-secondary);
  opacity:.4;
}
.resource-compare__col--accent .resource-compare__list li::before{
  background:var(--color-accent);
  opacity:1;
}
.resource-compare__closing{
  margin-top:20px;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:16px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  4-SIGNAL GRID
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.resource-signal{
  height:100%;
  background:var(--color-card-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:30px 26px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  transition:.3s;
}
.resource-signal:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.3);
  box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.resource-signal__num{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:32px;
  height:32px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.12);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:13.5px;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.resource-signal__title{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:20px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.resource-signal__text{
  font-size:14.5px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin:0;
}
.resource-signal__list{
  list-style:none;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:6px;
}
.resource-signal__list li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:16px;
  font-size:16.5px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.resource-signal__list li::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:8px;
  width:5px;
  height:5px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-accent);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  BEFORE / AFTER
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.resource-before-after__tag{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
  background:var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding:5px 14px;
  border-radius:20px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.resource-before-after__tag--accent{
  color:var(--color-accent);
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.1);
  border-color:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.3);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  CHECKLIST (structured fields, not raw HTML)
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.resource-checklist__intro{
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.resource-checklist{
  list-style:none;
  margin:0 0 1em;
  padding:0;
}
.resource-checklist li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:32px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
}
.resource-checklist li::before{
  content:"✓";
  font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight:900;
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:1px;
  width:20px;
  height:20px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-accent);
  color:#fff;
  font-size:10px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  FAQ — Bootstrap accordion, restyled to the site's accent language
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.resource-faq .accordion-item{
  background:transparent;
  border:none;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:0;
}
.resource-faq .accordion-button{
  background:transparent;
  font-family:"Manrope",sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:17px;
  color:var(--color-text-primary);
  padding:1.1em 0;
  box-shadow:none;
}
.resource-faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed){
  color:var(--color-accent);
  background:transparent;
  box-shadow:none;
}
.resource-faq .accordion-button::after{
  background-size:1.1rem;
}
.resource-faq .accordion-body{
  padding:0 0 1.5em 0;
  color:var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  FINAL CTA — inset rounded panel (not an edge-to-edge bar),
  same family as .rdy-section / .ab-cta-bar elsewhere on site
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.resource-final-cta{
  background:var(--color-bg-primary);
}

.resource-final-cta__panel{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  border-radius:28px;
  padding:64px 40px;
  box-shadow:0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.resource-final-cta__panel::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 400px at 85% 0%, rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.25), transparent 65%);
}
.resource-final-cta__panel > .row{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

.resource-final-cta__icon{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:52px;
  height:52px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.16);
  border:1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb),.4);
  color:var(--color-accent);
  font-size:19px;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}

.resource-final-cta h2{ color:#fff; }
.resource-final-cta .lead-text{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

@media (max-width:576px){
  .resource-final-cta__panel{
    padding:44px 26px;
    border-radius:22px;
  }
}

/*---------------------------------------------------------
  MISC
---------------------------------------------------------*/

.py-lg-6{ padding-top:4.5rem; padding-bottom:4.5rem; }
.resource-section--media .section-body{ margin-top:.25rem; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .resource-article *{ transition:none !important; animation:none !important; }
}

@media (max-width:767.98px){
  .py-lg-6{ padding-top:3rem; padding-bottom:3rem; }
  .resource-hero__subtitle{ font-size:15.5px; }
  .stat-value{ font-size:1.6rem; }
}