
/* 01================= GLOBAL RESET & BASE ================= */


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

html,
body {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    background: #f7f9fc;
    font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
    color: #0a1a2f;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
    font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #0a1a2f;
}

p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #2b3c4f;
}

/* ================= HEADER ================= */
.header {
    width: 100%;
    background: #08192f;      /* Internal page tone */
    height: 145px;            /* Match home page height */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.nav-container {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 40px;           /* Match home page */
}

/* LOGO AREA */
.logo-area {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-area img {
    height: 125px;             /* Match home page large crest */
    width: auto;
}

.brand-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* NAVIGATION */
.nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: #f0d9a0;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
    color: #e5c278;
}

/* DROPDOWN */
.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 48px;
    background: #0e2747;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    display: none;
    min-width: 180px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background: #e5c278;
    color: #08192f;
}

/* ================= HERO – DARK PREMIUM ================= */
.hero-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #08192f 0%, #000000 100%);
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-dark::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle at top right,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
        transparent 70%
    );
    z-index: 1;
}


.hero-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 70px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-left {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-left h1 {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(25px);
    animation: fadeSlideUp 1s ease forwards;
}

.hero-divider {
    width: 130px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #e5c278;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeIn 1.4s ease forwards;
}

.hero-left p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #d4d7dd;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 1.4s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.hero-btn {
    padding: 14px 38px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 40px;
    background: #e5c278;
    color: #08192f;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 1.6s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.35s;
}

.hero-btn:hover {
    background: #f7d692;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-right img {
    width: 480px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(40px);
    animation: fadeSlideLeft 1.4s ease forwards;
}

/* ================= MERGED ABOUT SECTION ================= */
.about-merged {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f5f7fc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
}

/* gold bar above section */
.about-merged::before {
    content: "";
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #e5c278;
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.about-flex {
    display: flex;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-left {
    flex: 1.1;
}

.about-left h2 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0a1a2f;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-left h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 36px 0 12px;
    color: #08192f;
}

.about-left p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #2b3c4f;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* mission accent line + text */
.mission-accent {
    margin-top: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.accent-line {
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #e5c278;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.accent-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #36455a;
    opacity: 0.85;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.accent-subtext {
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #6a768a;
    opacity: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* right-side icon feature stack */
.about-right {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 22px 26px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 25, 47, 0.06);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(25px);
}

.feature-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.feature-icon svg {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.feature-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: #08192f;
}

.feature-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #3f4f65;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==== FIX RIGHT-SIDE TEAM CARD ALIGNMENT ==== */
.about-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px; /* consistent spacing */
}

.about-right .feature-item {
    align-items: center;          /* centers icon + text vertically */
    min-height: 120px;            /* ensures equal card height */
    padding: 22px 26px;
}

.about-right .feature-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;      /* centers text block for equal vertical balance */
}




/* === MATCH RIGHT COLUMN HEIGHT WITH LEFT COLUMN === */

.about-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 26px;
}

/* Make each card taller for balanced 2-column symmetry */
.about-right .feature-item {
    min-height: 150px;   /* adjust until visually perfect */
    padding: 28px 30px;  /* slightly richer padding */
    align-items: center;
}

/* Center text inside each card */
.about-right .feature-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}
/* ================= WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT ================= */
/* ===== WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT – CLEAN VERSION ===== */
.what-different {
    padding: 90px 0 70px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.section-heading {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #08192f;
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    color: #5c6b82;
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* 3 cards in a row */
.diff-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.diff-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 24px 24px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 25, 47, 0.08);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
}

.diff-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #08192f;
}

.diff-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #3d4e66;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.diff-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* subtle divider before CTA */
.gold-divider {
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #e5c278;
    margin: 40px auto 60px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .diff-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ================= CTA BANNER ================= */
/* ================= CLEAN CTA BANNER (UPDATED) ================= */

.clean-cta {
    background:   #0F2234;
    padding: 55px 0 50px; /* tightened */
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* SUBTLE TOP FADE INTO CTA */
.clean-cta {
    position: relative;
}

/* White into CTA fade */
.clean-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -55px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 55px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(255,255,255,1) 0%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}
.clean-cta .cta-inner {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.clean-cta h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: #ffffff; /* FIX */
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.clean-cta .cta-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #d4dbe5;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 22px; /* reduced */
}

.cta-btn-sm {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 26px; /* slightly smaller */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: #e5c278;
    color: #08192f;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.cta-btn-sm:hover {
    background: #f5d89b;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* CTA into footer fade */
.clean-cta::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -55px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 55px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(13, 36, 64, 0) 0%,
        #08192f 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}
/* ================= FOOTER ================= */
.footer {
    background: #08192f;
    color: #dbe3f0;
    padding: 90px 0 50px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: start;
}

.footer h4 {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

.footer p {
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #f1f1f1;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

.footer a {
    color: #f0d9a0;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    transition: 0.25s;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

.footer a:hover {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    fill: #e5c278;
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 55px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.55;
}
/* ================= ANIMATIONS ================= */

@keyframes fadeSlideUp {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeSlideLeft {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(50px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* generic fade-up class (used on sections) */
.fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: fadeUpSection 1s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeUpSection {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* stagger animation for feature items */
.fade-stagger {
    animation: fadeStagger 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.fade-stagger:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.15s;
}
.fade-stagger:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}
.fade-stagger:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.45s;
}
.fade-stagger:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

@keyframes fadeStagger {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(25px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

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

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-flex {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .hero-right img {
        width: 75%;
    }

    .hero-divider {
        margin: 0 auto 28px auto;
    }

    .about-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 60px;
    }

    .diff-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}









/* ================= PRICING ================= */
/* ================= PRICING GRID (PREMIUM) ================= */

.pricing-section {
    padding: 100px 0 70px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

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

.price-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 25, 47, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
}

.price-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.price-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #08192f;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.price-tag {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: #3d4e66;
}

.price-tag span {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #08192f;
}

.price-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #4b5a6c;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Feature highlight card */
.featured {
    border: 2px solid #e5c278;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.price-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 22px;
    background: #e5c278;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #08192f;
}

/* Button inside card */
.price-btn {
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .featured {
        transform: none;
    }
}




/* ================= TALL EDITORIAL PRICING HERO ================= */

.pricing-hero-editorial {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, #1a3553 0%, #0b1827 40%, #050b12 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0 160px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 75vh;
}

/* width constraint for tall editorial block */
.pricing-hero-inner {
    max-width: 680px;
}

/* micro label (brighter, more premium) */
.pricing-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.135em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #f2d8a2;     /* brighter gold */
    opacity: 1;         /* full visibility */
}

/* huge editorial heading (cleaner, brighter) */
.pricing-hero-editorial h1 {
    font-size: 4.3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.06;
    margin: 20px 0 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: #ffffff;     /* ensure full bright */
    text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* refined subcopy (bigger, brighter, clearer) */
.pricing-hero-editorial p {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    max-width: 560px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #e9edf4;     /* brighter + clean */
    opacity: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* gold underline */
.pricing-hero-divider {
    width: 90px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #e5c278;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-top: 34px;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* fade into next section */
.pricing-hero-editorial::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -75px;
    height: 75px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(5,11,18,0) 0%,
        #ffffff 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .pricing-hero-editorial {
        padding: 140px 0 130px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .pricing-hero-editorial h1 {
        font-size: 3.15rem;
        line-height: 1.1;
    }

    .pricing-hero-editorial p {
        font-size: 1.12rem;
    }
}

/* Force gold heading in pricing hero */
.pricing-hero h1,
.pricing-hero .page-title,
.pricing-hero-title,
.premium-heading {
    color: #f4e2a8 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}
/* ================= MODERN PREMIUM PRICING CARDS ================= */

.pricing-modern {
    padding: 90px 0 110px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.pricing-heading {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #08192f;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pricing-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #4c5d73;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 55px;
}

/* card grid */
.pricing-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 35px;
}

/* card shell */
.pricing-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10,26,47,0.08);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

/* top gold accent */
.card-accent {
    height: 4px;
    width: 70px;
    background: #e5c278;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* card title */
.pricing-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #08192f;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* price */
.price {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #142338;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* features */
.pricing-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.pricing-features li {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #3f4f65;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* CTA button */
.pricing-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    background: #08192f;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 38px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.pricing-btn:hover {
    background: #0d2a48;
}

/* hover lift */
.pricing-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .pricing-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }
}

/* small premium icon */
.card-icon {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.card-icon svg {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* increase spacing for 4 cards */
.pricing-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .pricing-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .pricing-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* More breathing room around pricing grid */
.pricing-card-section {
    padding: 90px 0 110px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.pricing-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Make cards float elegantly */
.pricing-card {
    padding: 32px 32px 42px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 26, 47, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* Fix spacing inside cards */
.pricing-features {
    margin: 18px 0 22px 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.recommended-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #e5c278;
    color: #0a1a2f;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}


/* ================= compare card ================= */

.pricing-compare {
    background: #f9fbff;
    padding: 100px 0 120px;
}

.compare-heading {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #08192f;
}

.compare-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    color: #5c6b82;
    margin: 12px auto 45px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 650px;
}

/* table container */
.compare-table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-radius: 14px;
}

/* table styling */
.compare-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.compare-table thead tr {
    background: #0f2234;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.compare-table th {
    padding: 22px 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    text-align: center;
}

.compare-table td {
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #2b3c4f;
}

/* left column (feature names) */
.compare-table td:first-child,
.compare-table th:first-child {
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 700;
    width: 26%;
}

/* highlight recommended column */
.highlight-col {
    background: rgba(229, 194, 120, 0.12);
    font-weight: 900 !important;
}

.highlight-col span {
    display: block;
    color: #e5c278;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}







/* ================= PORTAL ================= */
/* ========== PORTAL HERO (uses existing hero-dark + hero-flex) ========== */

.portal-hero {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, #132842 0%, #070f1b 45%, #040811 100%);
}
.portal-hero .hero-inner {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: 0;
    padding-top: 00px; /* pulls content upward */
}
/* small label above hero heading */
.portal-kicker {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: #e5c278;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.portal-hero .hero-btn {
    margin-top: 5px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.portal-hero p {
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.portal-hero::after {
    height: 50px; 
}
/* login note under CTA */
.portal-login-note {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #d4d7dd;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ===================== PREMIUM GLASS DASHBOARD CARD ===================== */

.portal-progress-card {
    position: absolute;
    right: 6%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 320px;

    padding: 26px 28px;
    border-radius: 20px;

    /* --- layered glass effect --- */
    background: linear-gradient(
        140deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 45%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%
    );
    backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(180%);

    /* --- subtle inner bevel for premium depth --- */
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.06),
        0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
        0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);

    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);    

    /* smooth animation */
    transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.portal-progress-card:hover {
    backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(200%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(200%);
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 25px rgba(255,255,255,0.07),
        0 14px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
        0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
}

/* --- text inside the card becomes more readable --- */
.portal-progress-card h4,
.portal-progress-card p,
.portal-progress-card li {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}

.portal-progress-card small {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

/* optional gold accent bar */
.portal-progress-card .accent-bar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #e5c278;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.animated-portal {
    animation: floatUp 1.4s ease-out forwards, softFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes floatUp {
    from { transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.95); opacity: 0; }
    to   { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

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


.pulse {
    position: relative;
}

.pulse::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -3px; left: -3px;
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(92,255,112,0.35);
    animation: pulseAnim 1.6s infinite;
    filter: blur(4px);
}

@keyframes pulseAnim {
    0% { transform: scale(0.7); opacity: 0.9; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.65); opacity: 0; }
}

.fade-section {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: fadeSlide 1s ease forwards;
}

.delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.25s; }

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

.progress-fill {
    width: 0;
    transition: width 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.animated-fill {
    animation: fillAnim 1.8s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fillAnim {
    from { width: 0; }
    to   { width: var(--target-width); }
}


.animated-fill {
    --target-width: 72%;
}

.icon, .icon-sm {
    opacity: 0.9;
    animation: iconShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes iconShimmer {
    0%,100% { opacity: 0.9; }
    50%     { opacity: 1; }
}



/* ===== FIX HERO ALIGNMENT FOR PORTAL PAGE ===== */
.portal-hero .hero-flex {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    padding-top: 30px;
}

/* ========== PORTAL FEATURES GRID ========== */

.portal-features {
    padding: 100px 0 90px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.portal-grid {make a 
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 26px;
}

.portal-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 26px 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10,26,47,0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.portal-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #08192f;
}

.portal-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #3c4d63;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.portal-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #4a5a73;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.portal-card ul li + li {
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.portal-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .portal-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .portal-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ========== PORTAL STEPS SECTION ========== */

.portal-steps {
    padding: 90px 0 100px;
    background: #f5f7fc;
}

.steps-grid {
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.step {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 26px 24px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10,26,47,0.06);
}

.step-number {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #e5c278;
    color: #08192f;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #08192f;
}

.step p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #3f4f65;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* tweak CTA spacing for this page */
.portal-cta {
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* ===== FIX HERO ALIGNMENT FOR PORTAL PAGE ===== */
.portal-hero .hero-flex {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    padding-top: 10px;
}

/* Unify spacing for sections under Portal */
.portal-steps {
    padding: 110px 0 110px;
}

.portal-cta.clean-cta {
    padding: 110px 0 110px !important;
}



.portal-mockup {
    width: 450px;
    padding: 42px 44px;
    border-radius: 22px;

    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(26px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(26px) saturate(180%);

    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
        inset 0 0 25px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    position: relative;
}

/* header */
.portal-mockup-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.portal-status-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: #5CFF70;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(92,255,112,0.7);
}

.portal-status-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #dfe8f5;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* 2-column body */
.portal-mockup-body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
}

.portal-section h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.portal-section ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.portal-section li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #d6dce5;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* icons */
.icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    stroke: #e5c278;
}

.icon-sm {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    stroke: #e5c278;
}

/* progress bar */
.progress-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: #e5c278;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.progress-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #cfd8e5;
}

/* date pill */
.date-pill {
    margin-top: 6px;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}





/* =========================================
   PREMIUM GOLD HEADING (GLOBAL)
   ========================================= */

.premium-heading {
    color: #f4e2a8 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Auto-gold all hero h1 across the site */
.hero-dark h1,
.page-hero h1,
.contact-hero h1 {
    color: #f4e2a8 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}






.simple-page h1,
.simple-page h2 {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0a1a2f;
}

.simple-page .about-list p {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #3d4e66;
}




/* ================= ABOUT PAGE — HERO PADDING ================= */
.about-hero {
    padding-top: 60px !important;
    padding-bottom: 200px !important;
}

/* Optional mobile refinement */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-hero {
        padding-top: 120px !important;
        padding-bottom: 200px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .about-hero {
        padding-top: 100px !important;
        padding-bottom: 160px !important;
    }
}