/* ============================================================
   ARK ABROAD — premium static site
   Navy / near-black / electric blue · mobile-first
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --navy:        #12225C;
  --navy-2:      #1B2E6B;
  --navy-deep:   #0C1740;
  --black:       #0A0E1A;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --blue:        #2E5CFF;
  --blue-2:      #3B6EF5;
  --blue-soft:   rgba(46,92,255,.14);
  --ink-60:      rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  --ink-40:      rgba(255,255,255,.40);
  --ink-14:      rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  --line:        rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  --radius:      18px;
  --radius-sm:   12px;
  --maxw:        1180px;
  --ease:        cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.34,1);
  --shadow:      0 30px 80px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  --font-display:'Anton', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-body:   'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

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

html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; }

body{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  background:var(--black);
  color:var(--white);
  line-height:1.6;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}

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

.container{ width:100%; max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 22px; }

/* ---------- Typography helpers ---------- */
.section-kicker{
  font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700; color:var(--blue-2);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.6em; margin-bottom:1.1rem;
}
.section-kicker::before{
  content:""; width:26px; height:2px; background:var(--blue); display:inline-block;
}
.section-kicker.center{ justify-content:center; }

h1,h2,h3{ line-height:1.02; letter-spacing:-.01em; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  --pad:16px 30px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:.5em;
  padding:var(--pad); border-radius:100px; font-weight:700; font-size:1rem;
  text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer; border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background .3s, color .3s;
  position:relative; white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn--primary{
  background:var(--blue); color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px -8px rgba(46,92,255,.7);
}
.btn--primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 20px 44px -10px rgba(46,92,255,.85); background:var(--blue-2); }
.btn--ghost{
  background:transparent; color:#fff; border-color:var(--ink-14);
}
.btn--ghost:hover{ border-color:#fff; transform:translateY(-3px); background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.btn--block{ width:100%; }

.tick{
  width:20px; height:20px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue-soft);
  display:inline-flex; flex:0 0 auto; position:relative; border:1px solid rgba(46,92,255,.4);
}
.tick::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:6px; top:3px; width:5px; height:9px;
  border:solid var(--blue-2); border-width:0 2px 2px 0; transform:rotate(42deg);
}

/* ============================================================
   NAV
   ============================================================ */
.nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
  transition:background .4s var(--ease), backdrop-filter .4s, border-color .4s;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(10,14,26,.82); backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color:var(--line);
}
.nav__inner{
  max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:16px 22px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
}
.nav__brand{ text-decoration:none; display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:.35em; }
.nav__mark{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.5rem; letter-spacing:.02em; color:#fff; }
.nav__mark-sub{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--blue-2); letter-spacing:.02em; }
.nav__links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.nav__links a{
  color:var(--ink-60); text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; font-size:.94rem;
  padding:8px 12px; border-radius:8px; transition:color .25s;
}
.nav__links a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.nav__cta{
  background:var(--blue); color:#fff !important; padding:10px 20px !important;
  border-radius:100px; box-shadow:0 8px 22px -8px rgba(46,92,255,.7);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s !important;
}
.nav__cta:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); background:var(--blue-2); }
.nav__toggle{
  display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; padding:8px;
}
.nav__toggle span{ width:24px; height:2px; background:#fff; border-radius:2px; transition:.3s var(--ease); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero{
  position:relative; min-height:100svh; display:flex; align-items:center;
  padding:120px 0 80px; overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 80% 0%, var(--navy-2) 0%, var(--navy) 40%, var(--navy-deep) 75%, var(--black) 100%);
}
.hero__bg{
  position:absolute; inset:-10% -10% 0 -10%;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(46,92,255,.10), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(60% 50% at 15% 80%, rgba(46,92,255,.18), transparent 70%);
  will-change:transform; z-index:0;
}
.hero__glow{
  position:absolute; width:620px; height:620px; right:-160px; top:-120px; z-index:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,92,255,.5) 0%, transparent 62%);
  filter:blur(30px); opacity:.55; animation:float 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes float{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); } 50%{ transform:translateY(-26px); } }

.hero__inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:960px; }
.hero__eyebrow{
  color:var(--blue-2); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; font-size:.98rem; margin-bottom:1.4rem;
}
.hero__title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:clamp(2.9rem, 11vw, 7.2rem);
  line-height:.94; letter-spacing:.005em; text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:1.6rem;
}
.hero__title span{ display:block; }
.hero__title .accent{ color:var(--blue-2); }
.hero__sub{
  font-size:clamp(1.02rem,2.4vw,1.28rem); color:var(--ink-60); max-width:620px; margin-bottom:2.2rem;
}
.hero__actions{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; margin-bottom:2.2rem; }
.hero__trustrow{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:stretch; gap:16px 24px;
  padding:18px 22px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05), rgba(255,255,255,.015));
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px); max-width:660px;
}
.hero__stat{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; flex:0 0 auto;
  padding-right:24px; border-right:1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero__stat strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:3rem; line-height:.92; color:var(--blue-2); }
.hero__stat span{ color:#fff; font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; margin-top:3px; }
.hero__trustlist{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:9px; }
.hero__trustlist span{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; color:#fff; font-weight:500; font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.15; }
.hero__trustlist i{
  width:18px; height:18px; flex:0 0 auto; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue-soft);
  border:1px solid rgba(46,92,255,.5); color:var(--blue-2); font-style:normal; font-weight:800; font-size:.7rem;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}

.hero__scroll{
  position:absolute; bottom:26px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:2;
  width:26px; height:42px; border:2px solid var(--ink-14); border-radius:16px; display:flex; justify-content:center;
}
.hero__scroll-line{ width:3px; height:9px; background:var(--blue-2); border-radius:2px; margin-top:8px; animation:scroll 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes scroll{ 0%{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(0);} 40%{opacity:1;} 100%{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px);} }

/* ============================================================
   CLIENTS / MARQUEE
   ============================================================ */
.clients{ padding:72px 0 60px; background:var(--black); position:relative; }
.clients__title{
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.4rem); font-weight:800; max-width:640px; margin-bottom:2.4rem;
}
.marquee{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.marquee__track{ display:flex; gap:26px; width:max-content; animation:scrollX 34s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes scrollX{ to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
.logo-cell{
  flex:0 0 auto; width:180px; height:96px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:18px; border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.logo-cell:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 18px 40px -20px rgba(46,92,255,.6); }
.logo-cell img{ max-height:100%; max-width:100%; object-fit:contain; }

/* ============================================================
   STORY
   ============================================================ */
.story{
  padding:100px 0; position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black), var(--navy-deep));
}
.story__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; align-items:center; }
.story__media{ position:relative; }
.story__photo{
  aspect-ratio:4/5; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; position:relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(46,92,255,.25), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-2), var(--navy-deep));
  border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.story__photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.story__photo--empty::after{
  content:"Founder photo: drop founder.jpg into assets/img/"; position:absolute; inset:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center; padding:20px;
  color:var(--ink-40); font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; line-height:1.5;
}
.story__badge{
  position:absolute; bottom:-22px; right:-6px; background:var(--blue); color:#fff;
  padding:16px 20px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); box-shadow:0 20px 40px -16px rgba(46,92,255,.8);
  max-width:210px;
}
.story__badge strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.7rem; display:block; line-height:1; }
.story__badge span{ font-size:.82rem; opacity:.92; }
.story__title{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,5vw,3.1rem); font-weight:800; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.story__text p{ color:var(--ink-60); margin-bottom:1.1rem; font-size:1.05rem; }
.story__text strong{ color:#fff; }
.story__text em{ color:var(--blue-2); font-style:normal; font-weight:600; }
.story__points{ list-style:none; margin-top:1.6rem; display:grid; gap:12px; }
.story__points li{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; color:#fff; font-weight:500; font-size:1rem; }
.story__link{
  display:inline-block; margin-top:1.8rem; color:var(--blue-2); font-weight:700; text-decoration:none;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent; transition:border-color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.story__link:hover{ border-bottom-color:var(--blue-2); transform:translateX(4px); }

/* ============================================================
   TRUST BAR
   ============================================================ */
.trustbar{ background:var(--navy-deep); border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding:34px 0; }
.trustbar__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px; }
.trustbar__item{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px; }
.trustbar__badge{
  width:30px; height:30px; flex:0 0 auto; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue-soft);
  border:1px solid rgba(46,92,255,.5); color:var(--blue-2); font-weight:800;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:.95rem;
}
.trustbar__item strong{ display:block; font-size:1rem; }
.trustbar__item span{ color:var(--ink-40); font-size:.86rem; }

/* ============================================================
   RESULTS
   ============================================================ */
.results{
  padding:110px 0; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(80% 120% at 50% 0%, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 55%, var(--black) 100%);
}
.results__glow{
  position:absolute; width:700px; height:400px; left:50%; top:-10%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,92,255,.28), transparent 65%); filter:blur(20px);
}
.results__title{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4.5vw,2.9rem); font-weight:800; max-width:720px; margin:0 auto 3rem; position:relative; }
.stats{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:20px; position:relative; z-index:2;
  max-width:900px; margin:0 auto;
}
.stat{
  padding:30px 18px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05), rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.stat__num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(2.6rem,8vw,4.2rem); line-height:1; color:#fff; }
.stat__num .counter{ color:var(--blue-2); }
.stat__label{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:.92rem; margin-top:.6rem; letter-spacing:.01em; }
.results__note{ margin:2.6rem auto 0; max-width:640px; color:var(--ink-60); position:relative; z-index:2; }
.results__note strong{ color:#fff; }

/* ============================================================
   PROGRAM
   ============================================================ */
.program{ padding:100px 0; background:var(--black); }
.program__title{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,5vw,3rem); font-weight:800; max-width:640px; margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
.program__lead{ color:var(--ink-60); max-width:600px; font-size:1.08rem; margin-bottom:3rem; }
.program__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:18px; }
.card{
  padding:34px 28px; border-radius:var(--radius); border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-deep), rgba(12,23,64,.4));
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s, box-shadow .4s;
}
.card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; height:100%; width:3px; background:var(--blue);
  transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:top; transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:rgba(46,92,255,.35); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.card:hover::before{ transform:scaleY(1); }
.card__num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2.2rem; color:var(--blue-2); opacity:.55; margin-bottom:.8rem; }
.card h3{ font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:.7rem; }
.card p{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:1rem; }
.card__list{ list-style:none; margin-top:1.1rem; display:grid; gap:9px; }
.card__list li{ position:relative; padding-left:22px; color:#fff; font-size:.94rem; font-weight:500; }
.card__list li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:7px; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--blue); transform:rotate(45deg);
}

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS
   ============================================================ */
.how{ padding:100px 0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black), var(--navy-deep)); }
.how__title{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,5vw,3rem); font-weight:800; max-width:640px; margin-bottom:2.8rem; }
.how__steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:18px; counter-reset:step; }
.step{
  position:relative; padding:28px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04), rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
}
.step:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:rgba(46,92,255,.3); }
.step__num{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue); color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.4rem; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:1rem; box-shadow:0 10px 24px -8px rgba(46,92,255,.8);
}
.step h3{ font-size:1.2rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.step p{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:.98rem; }

/* ============================================================
   PROOF / TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.proof{ padding:100px 0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black), var(--navy-deep)); }
.proof__title{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,5vw,3rem); font-weight:800; max-width:620px; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.proof__lead{ color:var(--ink-60); max-width:560px; font-size:1.06rem; margin-bottom:2.6rem; }
.verified{ color:var(--blue-2); font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem; }

/* ----- Video reels (autoplay muted, tap for sound) ----- */
.proof__reels{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(210px,1fr)); gap:18px; margin-bottom:28px; }
.reel{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:9/16;
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:#000; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s;
}
.reel:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:rgba(46,92,255,.45); }
.reel__video{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.reel__hit{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; border:0; background:transparent; cursor:pointer;
}
.reel__hit::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%; width:56px; height:56px; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-radius:50%; background:rgba(46,92,255,.92); box-shadow:0 10px 30px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.reel:hover .reel__hit::after{ opacity:1; transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); }
.reel__cap{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; z-index:1; padding:34px 16px 14px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(6,10,22,.92));
}
.reel__cap strong{ font-size:1.02rem; }
.reel::before{
  content:"🔊 Tap for sound"; position:absolute; top:12px; right:12px; z-index:3; pointer-events:none;
  font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.02em;
  background:rgba(6,10,22,.62); border:1px solid var(--ink-14); color:#fff; padding:5px 9px; border-radius:100px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}

/* ----- LinkedIn screenshots ----- */
.proof__photos{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:18px; }

.proof__photos{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:18px; }
.quote-card{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:30px 26px; position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04), rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
}
.quote-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:rgba(46,92,255,.3); }
.quote-card__mark{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:3.4rem; color:var(--blue-2); line-height:.5; height:26px; }
.quote-card blockquote{ font-size:1.08rem; color:#fff; margin:.4rem 0 1.4rem; font-weight:500; }
.quote-card figcaption{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.quote-card__avatar{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; flex:0 0 auto; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-2),var(--navy-2));
}
.quote-card__avatar.sm{ width:34px; height:34px; }
.quote-card__avatar::after{
  content:attr(data-initials); position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-weight:800; font-size:.9rem; color:#fff;
}
.quote-card__avatar img{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.quote-card__who{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.quote-card__who strong{ font-size:1rem; }
.quote-card__who span{ color:var(--ink-40); font-size:.85rem; }
.quote-card--cta{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center; gap:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(46,92,255,.18), rgba(12,23,64,.4));
  border-color:rgba(46,92,255,.4);
}
.quote-card--cta blockquote{ font-size:1.2rem; font-weight:700; margin:0; }
.btn--sm{ padding:12px 22px; font-size:.94rem; }

/* ----- LinkedIn-style placement cards ----- */
.proof__sub{
  margin:44px 0 20px; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; letter-spacing:.01em;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.6em;
}
.proof__sub:first-of-type{ margin-top:8px; }
.proof__sub::before{ content:""; width:26px; height:2px; background:var(--blue); }
.proof__li{ columns:1; column-gap:18px; }
.li-shot{
  display:block; break-inside:avoid; margin:0 0 18px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--radius); border:1px solid var(--line); text-decoration:none; color:#fff;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.li-shot:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:rgba(46,92,255,.4); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.li-shot img{ width:100%; display:block; }
.li-shot__empty{ display:none; }
.li-shot--empty{ border:none; }
.li-shot--empty .li-shot__empty{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center;
  aspect-ratio:4/5; padding:24px; gap:8px; color:var(--ink-40); font-size:.86rem; line-height:1.6;
  border:1.5px dashed var(--ink-14); border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.li-shot--empty .li-shot__empty b{ color:#fff; font-size:1.05rem; }
.li-shot--empty .li-shot__empty small{ color:var(--ink-40); font-size:.8rem; }

/* ----- Designed testimonial cards (type 2) ----- */
.proof__cards{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:18px; }
.tcard-img{
  display:block; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.tcard-img:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:rgba(46,92,255,.4); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.tcard-img img{ width:100%; display:block; }

/* ----- (legacy text card, kept for reference) ----- */
.tcard{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px 26px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.045), rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
}
.tcard:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:rgba(46,92,255,.3); }
.tcard blockquote{ color:#fff; font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:500; line-height:1.55; }
.tcard figcaption{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-top:auto; }
.tcard__avatar{
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; flex:0 0 auto; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-2),var(--navy-2));
}
.tcard__avatar::after{
  content:attr(data-initials); position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-weight:800; font-size:.95rem; color:#fff;
}
.tcard__avatar img{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 20%; }
.tcard__who{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.tcard__who strong{ font-size:1rem; }
.tcard__who span{ color:var(--blue-2); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; }

/* ----- Featured testimonial (Sankalp) ----- */
.feature{
  margin-top:34px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start;
  border:1px solid rgba(46,92,255,.35); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:32px 30px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(46,92,255,.16), rgba(12,23,64,.45));
}
.feature__avatar{
  width:72px; height:72px; border-radius:50%; flex:0 0 auto; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-2),var(--navy-2)); border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.feature__avatar::after{
  content:attr(data-initials); position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.5rem; color:#fff;
}
.feature__avatar img{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.feature blockquote{ font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2.2vw,1.35rem); color:#fff; font-weight:600; line-height:1.5; margin-bottom:12px; }
.feature figcaption{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:.95rem; }
.feature figcaption strong{ color:#fff; }
.feature figcaption b{ color:var(--blue-2); font-weight:600; }

/* ----- Results Wall ----- */
.proof__wall{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; }
.result{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; padding:22px 22px 20px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05), rgba(255,255,255,.014));
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.result:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:rgba(46,92,255,.35); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.result__top{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px; }
.result__badge{
  font-size:.68rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:5px 10px; border-radius:100px; border:1px solid transparent;
}
.result__badge--li{ color:#7Fb0ff; background:rgba(46,92,255,.16); border-color:rgba(46,92,255,.4); }
.result__badge--tt{ color:#8de0c4; background:rgba(46,200,150,.14); border-color:rgba(46,200,150,.35); }
.result__badge--vid{ color:#c9b6ff; background:rgba(150,110,255,.16); border-color:rgba(150,110,255,.4); }
.result__id{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.result__avatar{
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; flex:0 0 auto; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-2),var(--navy-2));
}
.result__avatar::after{
  content:attr(data-initials); position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-weight:800; font-size:.92rem; color:#fff;
}
.result__avatar img{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 20%; }
.result__id strong{ display:block; font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.2; }
.result__role{ color:var(--blue-2); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; }
.result__before{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:.94rem; line-height:1.5; }
.result__cta{
  margin-top:auto; align-self:flex-start; background:transparent; border:1px solid var(--ink-14);
  color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem; padding:9px 16px; border-radius:100px; cursor:pointer;
  transition:border-color .25s, background .25s, transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.result__cta:hover{ border-color:var(--blue); background:var(--blue-soft); transform:translateX(3px); }

/* ----- Who this is for / not for ----- */
.fit{ padding:100px 0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--black)); }
.fit__title{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,5vw,3rem); font-weight:800; margin-bottom:2.4rem; max-width:640px; }
.fit__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:18px; }
.fit__col{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px; }
.fit__col--yes{ background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(46,92,255,.12), rgba(12,23,64,.35)); border-color:rgba(46,92,255,.3); }
.fit__col--no{ background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03), rgba(255,255,255,.008)); }
.fit__head{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:800; margin-bottom:16px; }
.fit__mark{ width:26px; height:26px; flex:0 0 auto; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:.85rem; font-weight:800; }
.fit__mark--yes{ background:var(--blue); color:#fff; }
.fit__mark--no{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); color:#fff; }
.fit__col ul{ list-style:none; display:grid; gap:12px; }
.fit__col li{ position:relative; padding-left:20px; color:var(--ink-60); font-size:1rem; }
.fit__col--yes li{ color:#fff; }
.fit__col li::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:9px; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:2px; transform:rotate(45deg); }
.fit__col--yes li::before{ background:var(--blue); }
.fit__col--no li::before{ background:var(--ink-40); }
.proof__cta{
  margin-top:32px; padding:30px; border-radius:var(--radius); text-align:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(46,92,255,.35); background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(46,92,255,.16), rgba(12,23,64,.4));
}
.proof__cta p{ font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:16px; }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.faq{ padding:100px 0; background:var(--black); text-align:center; }
.faq .section-kicker{ justify-content:center; }
.faq__title{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,5vw,3rem); font-weight:800; max-width:640px; margin:0 auto 2.4rem; }
.faq__list{ display:grid; gap:12px; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; text-align:left; }
.faq__item{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04), rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  transition:border-color .3s;
}
.faq__item[open]{ border-color:rgba(46,92,255,.35); }
.faq__item summary{
  cursor:pointer; list-style:none; padding:20px 24px; font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.faq__item summary::after{
  content:"+"; color:var(--blue-2); font-size:1.6rem; font-weight:400; line-height:1;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease); flex:0 0 auto;
}
.faq__item[open] summary::after{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
.faq__item p{ padding:0 24px 22px; color:var(--ink-60); font-size:1rem; max-width:70ch; }

/* ============================================================
   APPLY / CTA + FORM
   ============================================================ */
.apply{
  padding:110px 0; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(90% 110% at 20% 0%, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 55%, var(--black) 100%);
}
.apply__glow{
  position:absolute; width:600px; height:600px; right:-160px; bottom:-200px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,92,255,.32), transparent 62%); filter:blur(26px);
}
.apply__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; position:relative; z-index:2; align-items:start; }
.apply__title{ font-size:clamp(2rem,6vw,3.4rem); font-weight:800; margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
.apply__lead{ color:var(--ink-60); font-size:1.08rem; margin-bottom:1.8rem; max-width:520px; }
.apply__echo{
  border-left:3px solid var(--blue); padding:6px 0 6px 18px; margin-bottom:1.8rem;
}
.apply__echo blockquote{ font-size:1.05rem; color:#fff; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:.7rem; }
.apply__echo figcaption{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; color:var(--ink-40); font-size:.9rem; }
.apply__ticks{ list-style:none; display:grid; gap:12px; }
.apply__ticks li{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-weight:500; }

.apply__form{
  background:transparent; border:none; border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:0; box-shadow:none; overflow:hidden;
}
.apply__form .meetings-iframe-container{ width:100%; min-height:680px; }
.apply__form .meetings-iframe-container iframe{ width:100% !important; min-height:680px; border:0; display:block; background:transparent; }
.hs-slot{ min-height:60px; }
.fallback-form h3{ font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:800; margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
.fallback-form label{ display:block; margin-bottom:14px; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-60); font-weight:600; }
.fallback-form input, .fallback-form select{
  width:100%; margin-top:6px; padding:13px 15px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:rgba(10,14,26,.6); border:1px solid var(--ink-14); color:#fff; font-size:1rem; font-family:inherit;
  transition:border-color .25s;
}
.fallback-form input:focus, .fallback-form select:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--blue); }
.fallback-form input::placeholder{ color:var(--ink-40); }
.fallback-form .btn{ margin-top:8px; }
.fallback-form__note{ margin-top:14px; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-40); }
.fallback-form__note code{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding:2px 6px; border-radius:5px; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer{ background:var(--black); border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding:56px 0 30px; }
.footer__inner{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:30px; padding-bottom:30px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.footer__brand p{ color:var(--ink-40); margin-top:12px; max-width:360px; font-size:.95rem; }
.footer__cta{ display:inline-block; margin-top:16px; color:var(--blue-2); font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; transition:transform .25s var(--ease); }
.footer__cta:hover{ transform:translateX(4px); }
.footer__nav{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; }
.footer__nav-h{ font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-40); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:2px; }
.footer__nav a{ color:var(--ink-60); text-decoration:none; font-weight:500; font-size:.95rem; transition:color .25s; }
.footer__nav a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.footer__bottom{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; padding-top:24px; color:var(--ink-40); font-size:.85rem; }

/* ============================================================
   LIGHTBOX
   ============================================================ */
.lightbox{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:200; background:rgba(4,7,15,.9); backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:20px;
}
.lightbox.open{ display:flex; }
.lightbox__inner{ width:min(900px,100%); position:relative; display:flex; justify-content:center; }
.lightbox video{ width:100%; border-radius:var(--radius); background:#000; display:block; }
.lightbox img{ max-width:100%; max-height:86vh; width:auto; border-radius:var(--radius); display:none; }
.lightbox__empty{
  text-align:center; color:var(--ink-60); padding:60px 20px; border:1px dashed var(--ink-14); border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.lightbox__empty code{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding:2px 6px; border-radius:5px; color:#fff; }
.lightbox__close{
  position:absolute; top:-46px; right:0; background:none; border:0; color:#fff; font-size:2.4rem; cursor:pointer; line-height:1;
}

/* ============================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); will-change:opacity,transform; }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal{ opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; }
  .marquee__track{ animation:none; }
  .hero__glow, .hero__scroll-line{ animation:none; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — tablet & up
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width:720px){
  .stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
  .trustbar__grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px 40px; }
  .program__grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .how__steps{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .proof__cards{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .proof__li{ columns:2; }
  .proof__wall{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .fit__grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .feature{ flex-direction:row; align-items:center; gap:26px; padding:36px 38px; }
  .feature__avatar{ width:88px; height:88px; }
  .footer__inner{ grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr; align-items:center; }
  .footer__bottom{ flex-direction:row; justify-content:space-between; }
}

@media (min-width:1000px){
  .trustbar__grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
  .how__steps{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
  .proof__li{ columns:3; }
  .proof__wall{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
}

@media (min-width:960px){
  .story__grid{ grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:64px; }
  .apply__grid{ grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:56px; }
  .hero{ padding:140px 0 90px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE NAV
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:860px){
  .nav__toggle{ display:flex; }
  .nav__links{
    position:fixed; inset:0 0 0 auto; width:min(320px,82vw); flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start; gap:6px; padding:96px 26px 40px;
    background:rgba(10,14,26,.97); backdrop-filter:blur(16px); border-left:1px solid var(--line);
    transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .45s var(--ease); z-index:99;
  }
  .nav__links.open{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .nav__links a{ font-size:1.1rem; width:100%; padding:12px 8px; }
  .nav__cta{ margin-top:12px; }
}

/* Narrow screens: stack the hero trust row cleanly (no side divider) */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero__trustrow{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; }
  .hero__stat{
    flex-direction:row; align-items:baseline; gap:8px;
    padding:0 0 16px 0; border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); width:100%;
  }
}