:root {
  --font-body: 'Montserrat', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Geist', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Syne', var(--font-heading);
  --bg-dark: #000000;
  --bg-card: #09090b;
  --text-white: #ffffff;
  --text-muted: #a1a1aa;
  --text-dim: #71717a;
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  --border-glow: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-hover: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --theme-transition: background-color 0.45s var(--ease-smooth), color 0.45s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.45s var(--ease-smooth);
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 75px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.btn-scroll-top-bottom {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 20, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1010;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background-color 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease,
    opacity 0.3s ease;
  outline: none;
  user-select: none;
}

body.view-home .btn-scroll-top-bottom,
body.about-page-body .btn-scroll-top-bottom,
body.professionals-page-body .btn-scroll-top-bottom {
  display: flex;
}

.btn-scroll-top-bottom:hover {
  background: rgba(32, 32, 36, 0.96);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-scroll-top-bottom:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
}

.btn-scroll-top-bottom .scroll-direction-icon {
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.btn-scroll-top-bottom.is-top-mode .scroll-direction-icon {
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.btn-scroll-top-bottom.is-bottom-mode .scroll-direction-icon {
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.btn-scroll-top-bottom .scroll-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 12px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
  background: rgba(12, 12, 14, 0.92);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s;
}

.btn-scroll-top-bottom:hover .scroll-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .btn-scroll-top-bottom {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .btn-scroll-top-bottom .scroll-direction-icon {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .btn-scroll-top-bottom .scroll-tooltip {
    display: none;
  }
}

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

.btn-join,
.btn-build-profile,
.btn-how-join,
.btn-team-join,
.btn-rewards-learn,
.btn-influence-join,
.btn-auth-submit,
.btn-professionals-discuss,
.btn-about-discuss,
.btn-professionals-browse,
.btn-about-browse,
#submitInquiryBtn,
#verifLearnBtn,
#privacyActionBtn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.btn-join::after,
.btn-build-profile::after,
.btn-how-join::after,
.btn-team-join::after,
.btn-rewards-learn::after,
.btn-influence-join::after,
.btn-auth-submit::after,
.btn-professionals-discuss::after,
.btn-about-discuss::after,
.btn-professionals-browse::after,
.btn-about-browse::after,
#submitInquiryBtn::after,
#verifLearnBtn::after,
#privacyActionBtn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -70%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(60deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.65s ease;
}

.btn-join:hover::after,
.btn-build-profile:hover::after,
.btn-how-join:hover::after,
.btn-team-join:hover::after,
.btn-rewards-learn:hover::after,
.btn-influence-join:hover::after,
.btn-auth-submit:hover::after,
.btn-professionals-discuss:hover::after,
.btn-about-discuss:hover::after,
.btn-professionals-browse:hover::after,
.btn-about-browse:hover::after,
#submitInquiryBtn:hover::after,
#verifLearnBtn:hover::after,
#privacyActionBtn:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(360%) rotate(25deg);
}

.btn-join:hover,
.btn-build-profile:hover,
.btn-how-join:hover,
.btn-team-join:hover,
.btn-rewards-learn:hover,
.btn-influence-join:hover,
.btn-professionals-discuss:hover,
.btn-about-discuss:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.btn-join:active,
.btn-build-profile:active,
.btn-how-join:active,
.btn-team-join:active,
.btn-rewards-learn:active,
.btn-influence-join:active,
.btn-auth-submit:active,
.btn-professionals-discuss:active,
.btn-about-discuss:active,
.btn-professionals-browse:active,
.btn-about-browse:active,
#submitInquiryBtn:active,
#verifLearnBtn:active,
#privacyActionBtn:active {
  transform: scale(0.96) !important;
}

img,
svg,
picture,
video {
  max-width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  /* background-color: var(--bg-dark); */
  color: var(--text-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* KANAKA HOMEPAGE VIEW */
.home-wrapper {
  /* background-color: var(--bg-dark); */
  color: var(--text-white);
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  opacity: 1;
}

.home-header {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 50px 8vw 0 8vw;
  z-index: 50;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: background-color 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.home-header.is-scrolled {
  padding: 1.25rem 8vw;
}

.brand-logo-link {
  display: inline-block;
  pointer-events: auto;
  padding-top: 0;
  z-index: 1002;
}

.brand-logo-white {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.btn-mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1002;
  pointer-events: auto;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 24px;
  height: 18px;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hamburger-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.38s var(--ease-smooth), opacity 0.3s var(--ease-smooth), background-color 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.btn-mobile-nav-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.btn-mobile-nav-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.btn-mobile-nav-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.nav-matrix-wrap {
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.nav-matrix {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.nav-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.75rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 28px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0.95;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), color 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), transparent);
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), left 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-radius: 2px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-link:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
  left: 0;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-join {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 20px;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: 1px solid #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.btn-join:hover {
  background-color: #e4e4e7;
  color: #000000;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  flex: 1 0 auto;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 165px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 0 8vw 2.25rem 8vw;
  background-color: #000000;
}

.hero-headline {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
  max-width: 460px;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 52px;
  line-height: 72px;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.title-line {
  display: block;
}

:root {
  --kp-bg: #000;
  --kp-fg: #fff;
  --kp-line: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  --kp-dur: 9.6s;
  --kp-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
}

.hero-collage {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: heroCollageEntrance 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s both;
}

body.view-home .hero-collage {
  animation: heroCollageEntrance 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s both;
}

@keyframes heroCollageEntrance {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.99);
  }

  60% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.kp-hero {
  background: var(--kp-bg);
}

.kp-stage {
  position: relative;
  left: -2vw;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: min(1440px, calc((100vh - 170px) * 2.45));
  margin: 0 auto;
  aspect-ratio: 770/466;
  container-type: inline-size;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.kp-cell,
.kp-num,
.kp-tile {
  position: absolute;
  width: 17.273cqw;
  height: 20cqw;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: clip-path, opacity, transform;
}

.kp-cell {
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--kp-line);
}

.kp-num {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1cqw;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  opacity: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.kp-tile {
  background-image: url('../image/hero1-img.png');
  background-size: 400% 200%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05);
  will-change: clip-path, transform;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.kp-tile,
.kp-num {
  animation-duration: var(--kp-dur);
  animation-timing-function: var(--kp-ease);
  animation-iteration-count: infinite;
  animation-fill-mode: both;
}

@keyframes tile-a {

  0%,
  28.48% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  32.12% {
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 100% 50%);
  }

  35.76% {
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 0 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 100% 50%);
  }

  36.42%,
  58.00% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0 0, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  61.64% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  65.28%,
  100% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 0 50%);
  }
}

@keyframes num-a {

  0%,
  41% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(0.92);
  }

  46%,
  78% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(1);
  }

  83%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(0.92);
  }
}

@keyframes tile-b {

  0%,
  20.53% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  24.17% {
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 100% 50%);
  }

  27.81% {
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 0 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 100% 50%);
  }

  28.48%,
  65.95% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0 0, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  69.59% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  73.23%,
  100% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 0 50%);
  }
}

@keyframes num-b {

  0%,
  55% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(0.92);
  }

  60%,
  78% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(1);
  }

  83%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(0.92);
  }
}

@keyframes tile-c {

  0%,
  24.50% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  28.14% {
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 100% 50%);
  }

  31.79% {
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 0 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 100% 50%);
  }

  32.45%,
  61.98% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0 0, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  65.62% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  69.26%,
  100% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 0 50%);
  }
}

@keyframes num-c {

  0%,
  43% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(0.92);
  }

  48%,
  78% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(1);
  }

  83%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(0.92);
  }
}

@keyframes tile-d {

  0%,
  22.52% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  26.16% {
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 100% 50%);
  }

  29.80% {
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 0 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 100% 50%);
  }

  30.46%,
  63.96% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0 0, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  67.60% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  71.24%,
  100% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 0 50%);
  }
}

@keyframes num-d {

  0%,
  51% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(0.92);
  }

  56%,
  78% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(1);
  }

  83%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(0.92);
  }
}

@keyframes tile-e {

  0%,
  17.88% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  21.52% {
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 100% 50%);
  }

  25.17% {
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 0 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 100% 50%);
  }

  25.83%,
  68.60% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0 0, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  72.24% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  75.88%,
  100% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 0 50%);
  }
}

@keyframes num-e {

  0%,
  58% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(0.92);
  }

  63%,
  78% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(1);
  }

  83%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(0.92);
  }
}

@keyframes tile-f {

  0%,
  25.83% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  29.47% {
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 100% 50%);
  }

  33.11% {
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 0 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 100% 50%);
  }

  33.77%,
  60.65% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0 0, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  64.29% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
  }

  67.93%,
  100% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%, 0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 50%, 0 50%);
  }
}

@keyframes num-f {

  0%,
  48% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(0.92);
  }

  53%,
  78% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(1);
  }

  83%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateZ(0) scale(0.92);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .kp-stage * {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

.pillars-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 25;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 165px;
  padding: 2.75rem 8vw 3.75rem 8vw;
  background: #000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 5rem;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.mission-col {
  flex: 0 0 32%;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.mission-text {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 36px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.95;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.pillars-col {
  width: 100%;
}

.pillars-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pillar-header {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 36px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  color: var(--text-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.pillar-line {
  height: 1.5px;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-line {
  transform: scaleY(1.4);
  opacity: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 30px;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-desc {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* STANDARD SECTION CONTAINER NORMALIZATION */
.valprop-section .container-fluid,
.how-section .container,
.research-opp-container,
.team-mosaic-container,
.profile-intel-section .container-fluid,
.prof-verif-container,
.privacy-trust-container,
.rewards-container,
.research-audience-container,
.influence-cta-container,
.site-footer-container {
  max-width: 1440px !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
}

/* RESEARCH EXPERIENCE SECTION */
.experience-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 20;
}

.experience-grid {
  min-height: auto;
}

.exp-left {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  padding: 8rem max(130px, 8vw) 5.75rem 8vw;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  z-index: 1;
}

.exp-heading {
  max-width: 480px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.exp-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 42px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.exp-pointer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 135px;
  left: -104px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 105px;
  height: 140px;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: top;
}

.exp-pointer svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.exp-right {
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5.75rem 8vw;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.category-list-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.category-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  will-change: transform;
}

.category-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  transition: color 0.45s ease;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  user-select: none;
}

/* .category-item:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(6px);
} */

.category-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  font-size: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease, color 0.45s ease;
}

.category-text {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 40px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transition: font-weight 0.45s ease, color 0.45s ease;
}

.category-item.active {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.category-item.active .category-icon {
  opacity: 1;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.category-item.active .category-text {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* RESPONSIVE ADAPTATIONS */
@media (max-width: 1440px) and (min-width: 1201px) {
  .home-header {
    padding: 50px 5vw 0 5vw;
  }

  .nav-row {
    gap: 1.85rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 26px;
  }

  .btn-join {
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }

  .hero-container {
    padding: 0 5vw 2rem 5vw;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 165px);
  }

  .hero-headline {
    max-width: 440px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 48px;
    line-height: 66px;
  }

  .kp-stage {
    left: -3.5vw;
    max-width: min(100%, calc((100vh - 170px) * 2.45));
  }

  .pillars-section {
    min-height: 165px;
    padding: 2.25rem 5vw 3.25rem 5vw;
  }

  .pillars-grid {
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .pillars-list {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .home-header {
    padding: 50px 4vw 0 4vw;
  }

  .nav-row {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }





  .hero-container {
    padding: 0 4vw 1.5rem 4vw;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 150px);
  }

  .hero-headline {
    max-width: 380px;

  }



  .hero-collage {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .kp-stage {
    left: -3vw;
    max-width: min(100%, calc((100vh - 150px) * 2.45));
  }

  .pillars-section {
    min-height: 150px;
    padding: 1.75rem 4vw 2.25rem 4vw;
  }

  .pillars-grid {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .pillars-list {
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }


}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-height: 760px) {
  .home-header {
    padding-top: 50px;
  }

  .nav-matrix {
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }

  .hero-container {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 140px);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }



  .kp-stage {
    max-width: calc((100vh - 145px) * 2.45);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-height: 640px) {
  .home-header {
    padding-top: 50px;
  }

  .nav-matrix {
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .hero-container {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 48px;
  }

  .kp-stage {
    max-width: calc((100vh - 125px) * 2.45);
  }

  .pillars-section {
    min-height: 120px;
    padding: 1rem 5vw 1.25rem 5vw;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .home-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 62px;
    padding: 0 5vw;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    pointer-events: auto;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .brand-logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 0;
    z-index: 1002;
  }

  .brand-logo-white {
    height: 22px;
    width: auto;
  }

  .btn-mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
    width: 24px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .nav-matrix-wrap {
    position: fixed;
    top: 62px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: calc(100vh - 62px);
    height: calc(100dvh - 62px);
    background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .nav-matrix-wrap.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .nav-matrix {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: auto 0;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .nav-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 26px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.92;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  }

  .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-link:active {
    color: #ffffff;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }

  .btn-join {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .hero-container {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 62px 0 0 0;
    min-height: auto;
    height: auto;
    flex: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .hero-collage {
    order: 1;
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 0;
    height: 53.5vw;
    max-height: 420px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .hero-collage .kp-stage {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-57.923%);
    width: 133%;
    max-width: none;
    aspect-ratio: 770 / 466;
    container-type: inline-size;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    order: 2;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding: 0 5vw;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    line-height: 48px;
    text-align: left;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  }

  .collage-canvas {
    height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1000 / 680;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .collage-img {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
  }

  .pillars-section {
    padding: 2rem 5vw 3rem 5vw;
  }

  .pillars-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

  .mission-col {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .mission-text {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }

  .pillars-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .experience-grid {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .exp-left {
    padding: 2rem 5vw;
  }

  .exp-pointer {
    display: none;
  }

  .exp-right {
    padding: 2rem 5vw;
  }

  .exp-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 38px;
  }

  .category-text {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }

  .category-icon {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .brand-logo-white {
    height: 22px;
  }

  .hero-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 62px 0 0 0;
    min-height: auto;
    height: auto;
    flex: none;
  }

  .hero-collage {
    min-height: 0;
    height: 53.5vw;
    max-height: 380px;
  }

  .hero-collage .kp-stage {
    width: 133%;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0 5vw;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 38px;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  }

  .pillars-section {
    padding: 1rem 5vw 3rem 5vw;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .pillars-grid {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .mission-text {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 25px;
  }

  .pillars-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }

  .pillar-header {
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }

  .pillar-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }

  .pillar-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .exp-left {
    padding: 2.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .exp-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }

  .exp-right {
    padding: 2.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .category-list {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .category-item {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .category-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .category-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .home-header {
    height: 56px;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .brand-logo-white {
    height: 19px;
  }

  .btn-mobile-nav-toggle {
    width: 22px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .btn-mobile-nav-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
  }

  .btn-mobile-nav-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
  }

  .nav-matrix-wrap {
    top: 56px;
    height: calc(100vh - 56px);
    height: calc(100dvh - 56px);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .nav-matrix {
    gap: 0.9rem;
    max-width: 250px;
  }

  .nav-row {
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 24px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
  }

  .btn-join {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.75rem;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
  }

  .hero-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 56px 0 0 0;
    min-height: auto;
    height: auto;
    flex: none;
  }

  .hero-collage {
    min-height: 0;
    height: 50vw;
    max-height: 220px;
  }

  .hero-collage .kp-stage {
    width: 133%;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 33px;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  }

  .pillars-section {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem 3.25rem 1.25rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .pillars-grid {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .mission-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .pillars-list {
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }

  .pillar-header {
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  }

  .pillar-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .pillar-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 19px;
  }

  .btn-scroll-top-bottom {
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .btn-scroll-top-bottom .scroll-direction-icon {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .exp-left {
    padding: 3rem 4vw;
  }

  .exp-title {
    font-size: 21px;
    line-height: 30px;
  }

  .exp-right {
    padding: 3rem 4vw;
  }

  .category-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .home-header {
    height: 52px;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .brand-logo-white {
    height: 17px;
  }

  .btn-mobile-nav-toggle {
    width: 20px;
    height: 15px;
  }

  .btn-mobile-nav-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg);
  }

  .btn-mobile-nav-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg);
  }

  .nav-matrix-wrap {
    top: 52px;
    height: calc(100vh - 52px);
    height: calc(100dvh - 52px);
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem 1.75rem 1rem;
  }

  .nav-matrix {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    max-width: 230px;
  }

  .nav-row {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .btn-join {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 52px 0 0 0;
    min-height: auto;
    height: auto;
    flex: none;
  }

  .hero-collage {
    min-height: 0;
    height: 48vw;
    max-height: 165px;
  }

  .hero-collage .kp-stage {
    width: 133%;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  }

  .pillars-section {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem 3.5rem 1rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .pillars-grid {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .mission-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 19px;
  }

  .pillars-list {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .pillar-header {
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }

  .pillar-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  }

  .pillar-desc {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 18px;
  }

  .btn-scroll-top-bottom {
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .btn-scroll-top-bottom .scroll-direction-icon {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .exp-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }

  .category-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5b. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES SECTION (CENTERED LAYOUT + ANIMATIONS)
   ========================================================================== */

.research-opp-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  padding: 4rem 8vw 14rem;
  min-height: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 15;
}

.research-opp-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  min-height: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
}

.research-opp-header {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 10;
}

.research-opp-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.research-opp-desc-box {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -130px;
  left: 0;
  max-width: 400px;
  padding-left: 26px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.research-opp-desc-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 12px;
  height: 115px;
  background-color: #d1d5db;
  border-radius: 2px 0 0 0;
}

.research-opp-desc-box::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -11px;
  left: 12px;
  width: 126px;
  height: 12px;
  background-color: #d1d5db;
}

.research-opp-desc {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 32px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #1f2937;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.research-opp-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  height: 640px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 1.5rem auto;
  z-index: 5;
  perspective: 1000px;
  overflow: visible;
}

.research-main-circle {
  width: 570px;
  height: 570px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-color: #e5e7eb;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
  animation: subtleArtFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.research-artwork-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.research-opp-stage:hover .research-artwork-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.research-center-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 345px;
  height: 345px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0000001A;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pulseBadge 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.research-center-badge-text {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 42px;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.research-satellite-card {
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 24px 16px 24px 32px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  z-index: 6;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: background-color 0.6s var(--ease-smooth),
    border-color 0.6s var(--ease-smooth),
    box-shadow 0.6s var(--ease-smooth),
    transform 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);

  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.research-satellite-card.is-active-dark {
  background-color: #000000 !important;
  border-color: #18181b !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38), 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.research-satellite-card.is-active-dark .satellite-card-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.research-satellite-card.is-active-dark .satellite-card-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
}

.card-online-surveys {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  animation: floatSurveys 4.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.card-online-surveys:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.card-focus-groups {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -155px;
  right: 206px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  animation: floatFocus 5.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.card-focus-groups:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.card-interviews {
  position: absolute;
  right: -175px;
  top: 62%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  animation: floatInterviews 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.card-interviews:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
  transform: translateY(calc(-50% - 8px)) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.satellite-card-title {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 280px;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 26px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #090D10;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: color 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.satellite-card-desc {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 230px;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 26px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #090D10;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: color 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
}

@keyframes floatSurveys {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(0.8deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatFocus {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(10px) rotate(-0.8deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatInterviews {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(calc(-50% - 10px)) rotate(1deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

@keyframes pulseBadge {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.035);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14), inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  }
}

@keyframes subtleArtFloat {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.015);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes floatSurveysMobile {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

@keyframes floatFocusMobile {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }
}

@keyframes floatInterviewsMobile {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .research-opp-stage {
    max-width: 780px;
    height: 560px;
  }

  .research-main-circle {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
  }

  .research-center-badge {
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
  }

  .research-center-badge-text {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .research-satellite-card {
    padding: 18px 24px;
  }

  .card-online-surveys {
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
    right: 80px;
    top: -10px;
  }

  .card-focus-groups {
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
    right: 180px;
    bottom: -40px;
  }

  .card-interviews {
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
    right: -40px;
  }

  .satellite-card-title,
  .satellite-card-desc {
    max-width: 150px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .research-opp-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 2.5rem 5vw 10rem;
  }

  .research-opp-container {
    min-height: auto;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .research-opp-header {
    position: static;
  }

  .research-opp-desc-box {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    max-width: 520px;
  }

  .research-opp-stage {
    max-width: 650px;
    height: 500px;
    margin: 1rem auto;
  }

  .research-main-circle {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
  }

  .research-center-badge {
    width: 185px;
    height: 185px;
  }

  .research-satellite-card {
    padding: 14px 18px;
  }

  .card-online-surveys {
    width: 165px;
    height: 165px;
    right: 140px;
  }

  .card-focus-groups {
    width: 165px;
    height: 165px;
    right: 180px;
  }

  .card-interviews {
    width: 175px;
    height: 175px;
    right: 0;
  }

  .satellite-card-title,
  .satellite-card-desc {
    max-width: 120px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .research-opp-section {
    padding: 3rem 5vw 4rem;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .research-opp-container {
    min-height: auto;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .research-opp-header {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }

  .research-opp-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 36px;
  }

  .research-opp-desc-box {
    position: static;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 22px;
  }

  .research-opp-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 26px;
  }

  .research-opp-desc-box::before {
    height: 55px;
    width: 10px;
  }

  .research-opp-desc-box::after {
    width: 70px;
    height: 10px;
  }

  .research-opp-stage {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    margin: 1rem auto;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .research-main-circle {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .research-center-badge {
    width: 145px;
    height: 145px;
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .research-center-badge-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 18px;
  }

  .research-satellite-card {
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }

  .card-online-surveys {
    width: 135px;
    height: 135px;
    right: 32px;
    top: -15px;
    animation: floatSurveysMobile 4.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  .card-focus-groups {
    width: 135px;
    height: 135px;
    right: 70px;
    bottom: -15px;
    animation: floatFocusMobile 4.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
  }

  .card-interviews {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    right: -8px;
    top: 28%;
    animation: floatInterviewsMobile 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    animation-delay: 1.2s;
  }

  .satellite-card-title,
  .satellite-card-desc {
    max-width: 105px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .satellite-card-title {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .satellite-card-desc {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    line-height: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .research-opp-section {
    padding: 2.25rem 4vw 3.5rem;
  }

  .research-opp-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }

  .research-opp-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .research-opp-desc-box {
    padding-left: 18px;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
  }

  .research-opp-desc-box::before {
    height: 45px;
    width: 8px;
  }

  .research-opp-desc-box::after {
    width: 55px;
    height: 8px;
  }

  .research-opp-stage {
    max-width: 330px;
    height: 360px;
    margin: 0.75rem auto;
    transform: translateX(-34px);
  }

  .research-main-circle {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
  }

  .research-center-badge {
    width: 122px;
    height: 122px;
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .research-center-badge-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 15px;
  }

  .research-satellite-card {
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }

  .card-online-surveys {
    width: 125px;
    height: 125px;
    right: 25px;
    top: -12px;
  }

  .card-focus-groups {
    width: 125px;
    height: 125px;
    right: 56px;
    bottom: -12px;
  }

  .card-interviews {
    width: 125px;
    height: 125px;
    right: -55px;
    top: 35%;
  }

  .satellite-card-title,
  .satellite-card-desc {
    max-width: 92px;
  }

  .satellite-card-title {
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 14.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .satellite-card-desc {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    line-height: 12.5px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .research-opp-section {
    padding: 1.75rem 3.5vw 3rem;
  }

  .research-opp-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 30px;
  }

  .research-opp-stage {
    max-width: 295px;
    height: 330px;
    margin: 0.5rem auto;
    transform: translateX(-16px);
  }

  .research-main-circle {
    width: 190px;
    height: 190px;
  }

  .research-center-badge {
    width: 106px;
    height: 106px;
    padding: 7px;
  }

  .research-center-badge-text {
    font-size: 10px;
    line-height: 14px;
  }

  .research-satellite-card {
    padding: 8px 10px;
  }

  .card-online-surveys {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    right: 20px;
    top: -10px;
  }

  .card-focus-groups {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    right: 48px;
    bottom: -10px;
  }

  .card-interviews {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    right: -25px;
    top: 35%;
  }

  .satellite-card-title,
  .satellite-card-desc {
    max-width: 80px;
  }

  .satellite-card-title {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    line-height: 13.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .satellite-card-desc {
    font-size: 8.5px;
    line-height: 11.5px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. VALUE PROPOSITION SECTION (OPPORTUNITIES)
   ========================================================================== */

.valprop-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #F2F2F2;
  color: #000000;
  padding: 5rem 8vw;
  overflow-x: clip;
  overflow-y: visible;
  z-index: 20;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.valprop-section .container-fluid {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
}

.valprop-wave-bg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -30px;
  width: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
}

.valprop-line-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center bottom;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform-origin: center bottom;
  /* animation: floatWave 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate; */
}

@keyframes floatWave {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0) scaleY(0.78);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateX(-15px) scaleY(0.81);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(0) scaleY(0.78);
  }
}

.valprop-header-row {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.valprop-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.valprop-desc {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 40px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #090D10;
  max-width: 635px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.btn-build-profile {
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 20px;
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: 1px solid #000000;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.btn-build-profile:hover {
  background-color: #27272a;
  border-color: #27272a;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.valprop-arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.btn-slider-arrow {
  width: 52px;
  height: 38px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
  user-select: none;
}

.btn-slider-arrow:active {
  transform: scale(0.92) !important;
}

.btn-arrow-prev {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.btn-arrow-prev:hover {
  background-color: #f9fafb;
  border-color: #d1d5db;
  transform: translateX(-2px);
}

.btn-arrow-next {
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #000000;
}

.btn-arrow-next:hover {
  background-color: #27272a;
  border-color: #27272a;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.valprop-cards-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
}

.valprop-slider-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 6px 28px 6px;
  margin: -12px -6px -28px -6px;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

.valprop-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  cursor: grab;
}

.valprop-slider-track.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  transition: none !important;
}

.valprop-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (2 * 1.75rem)) / 3);
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.valprop-card {
  height: 353px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.valprop-card:hover {
  transform: translate3d(0, -8px, 0);
  -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, -8px, 0);
}

.valprop-card-light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  will-change: transform, backdrop-filter;
}

.valprop-card-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.valprop-card-light .valprop-card-title {
  color: #000000;
}

.valprop-card-light .valprop-card-text {
  color: #111827;
}

.valprop-card-glow {
  display: none;
}

.valprop-card-dark {
  background-color: #000000;
  border: 1.5px solid #18181b;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.valprop-card-dark:hover {
  background-color: #000000;
  border-color: #27272a;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.valprop-card-dark .valprop-card-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.valprop-card-dark .valprop-card-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.valprop-card-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 42px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.valprop-card-text {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 32px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .valprop-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2);
  }

  .valprop-slider-track {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .valprop-desc {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }

  .valprop-card {
    height: 350px;
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .valprop-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .valprop-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 42px;
  }

  .valprop-desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 30px;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
  }

  .btn-build-profile {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }

  .valprop-card {
    height: 320px;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .valprop-card-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }

  .valprop-card-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .valprop-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .valprop-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }

  .valprop-arrows {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .valprop-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 26px;
  }

  .btn-build-profile {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .valprop-cards-wrapper {
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .valprop-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }

  .valprop-slider-track {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .valprop-card {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 260px;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .valprop-card-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .valprop-card-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .valprop-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 4vw;
  }

  .btn-slider-arrow {
    width: 46px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .valprop-card {
    min-height: 240px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .valprop-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 26px;
  }

  .valprop-card-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. HOW IT WORKS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.how-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5rem 8vw 5rem 8vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 20;
}

.how-section .container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
}

.how-header-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.how-header-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.how-header-line:first-child {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75));
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.how-header-line:last-child {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.how-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.how-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.timeline-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Main vertical line */
.vertical-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 46.875%;
  top: 5.7%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 80.7%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Vertical energy stream pulse */
.vertical-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 50%, transparent 100%);
  animation: verticalStream 3.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes verticalStream {
  0% {
    top: -40%;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  20% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  80% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    top: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Curved bottom line */
.curve-line {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.curve-line path {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  stroke-width: 0.7;
  vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke;
}

/* Top Join heading */
.join-heading {
  position: absolute;
  top: 3.9%;
  left: 46.875%;
  transform: translateX(39px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 3;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Glowing dot */
.glow-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 5.7%;
  left: 46.875%;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 6px 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, .9),
    0 0 14px 7px rgba(255, 255, 255, .38),
    0 0 24px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
  animation: glowDotPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 4;
}

@keyframes glowDotPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    box-shadow:
      0 0 6px 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95),
      0 0 14px 7px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45),
      0 0 26px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.22);
    box-shadow:
      0 0 10px 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1),
      0 0 22px 11px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65),
      0 0 38px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  }
}

/* Timeline cards */
.timeline-card {
  position: absolute;
  left: 21.67%;
  width: 50.5%;
  height: 15.2%;
  min-height: 85px;
  background: #26272a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 26px;
  gap: 30px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition:
    background .35s ease,
    border-color .35s ease,
    transform .35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow .35s ease;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  background: #2e3034;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.008);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.timeline-card:hover .card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7));
}

.card-one {
  top: 15.5%;
  animation: cardFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s backwards;
}

.card-two {
  top: 37.65%;
  animation: cardFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s backwards;
}

.card-three {
  top: 59.9%;
  animation: cardFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s backwards;
}

@keyframes cardFadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
  }

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

/* Card icons */
.card-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  flex: 0 0 28px;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.card-text {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 2.5vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
  color: #f7f7f7;
  margin: 0;
}

.desktop-break {
  display: inline;
}

/* Bottom check circle */
.check-circle {
  position: absolute;
  left: 46.875%;
  top: 86.7%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #080808;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  animation: checkGlow 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.check-circle:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

@keyframes checkGlow {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  }
}

.check-circle svg {
  width: 23px;
  height: 23px;
}

/* Join Kanaka button */
.join-button {
  position: absolute;
  top: 83.5%;
  left: 51%;
  min-height: 49px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #fff;
  color: #101010;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  z-index: 3;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition:
    background .3s ease,
    color .3s ease,
    transform .25s ease,
    box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.join-button:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Responsive: Laptop & Tablet (768px - 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .how-section {
    padding: 4rem 5vw 5.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .how-header-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .how-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 42px;
  }

  .timeline {
    max-width: 780px;
    aspect-ratio: 5 / 4.4;
  }

  .timeline-card {
    left: 17%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 16%;
    min-height: 82px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .card-text {
    font-size: clamp(15px, 2vw, 19px);
  }

  .card-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    flex-basis: 26px;
  }

  .join-button {
    left: 51.5%;
    top: 83.5%;
    min-height: 46px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}

/* Responsive: Small Tablet & Large Mobile (601px - 767.98px) */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .how-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 4vw 4.5rem 4vw;
  }

  .how-header-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .how-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 34px;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .how-header-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .desktop-break {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline {
    max-width: 580px;
    aspect-ratio: 5 / 4.8;
  }

  .timeline-card {
    left: 12%;
    width: 70%;
    height: 16.5%;
    min-height: 78px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    gap: 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .card-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .card-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    flex-basis: 24px;
  }

  .join-button {
    left: 52%;
    top: 83.5%;
    min-height: 44px;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0 14px;
  }

  .check-circle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .check-circle svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
}

/* Responsive: Mobile Screens (381px - 600px) */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .timeline {
    max-width: 440px;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.62;
    min-height: 520px;
  }

  .vertical-line {
    left: 46.875%;
    top: 4.5%;
    height: 82%;
  }

  .glow-dot {
    left: 46.875%;
    top: 4.5%;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
  }

  .join-heading {
    left: 46.875%;
    top: 3.2%;
    transform: translateX(20px);
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .timeline-card {
    left: 5%;
    width: 90%;
    height: 16%;
    min-height: 74px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    gap: 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .card-one {
    top: 13%;
  }

  .card-two {
    top: 36.5%;
  }

  .card-three {
    top: 60%;
  }

  .card-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    flex-basis: 22px;
  }

  .card-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .check-circle {
    left: 42%;
    top: 87.5%;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .check-circle svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  .join-button {
    left: 49%;
    top: 85%;
    min-height: 42px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 0 14px;
  }

  .curve-line {
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
}

/* Responsive: Extra Small Mobile Screens (<= 380px, including 318px & 360px) */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .how-section {
    padding: 2.25rem 2.5vw 3.25rem 2.5vw;
  }

  .how-title {
    font-size: 21px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }

  .timeline {
    max-width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.78;
    min-height: 540px;
  }

  .vertical-line {
    left: 46.875%;
    top: 4%;
    height: 83%;
  }

  .glow-dot {
    left: 46.875%;
    top: 4%;
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
  }

  .join-heading {
    left: 46.875%;
    top: 2.8%;
    transform: translateX(16px);
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .timeline-card {
    left: 3%;
    width: 94%;
    height: 16.5%;
    min-height: 70px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    gap: 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .card-one {
    top: 12%;
  }

  .card-two {
    top: 35.5%;
  }

  .card-three {
    top: 59%;
  }

  .card-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    flex-basis: 20px;
  }

  .card-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .check-circle {
    left: 41%;
    top: 87.5%;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .check-circle svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .join-button {
    left: 48%;
    top: 85%;
    min-height: 38px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .glow-dot,
  .vertical-line::after,
  .timeline-card,
  .check-circle,
  .research-satellite-card,
  .research-main-circle,
  .research-center-badge {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. PROFESSIONAL TEAM MOSAIC SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.team-mosaic-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  background-image: url('../image/grid-bg-img.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  color: #000000;
  padding: 3rem 8vw;
  height: 888px;
  min-height: 888px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10;
}

.team-mosaic-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1650px;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.team-mosaic-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 10rem);
  left: 0;
  max-width: min(500px, 34vw);
  z-index: 10;
}

.team-mosaic-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.09vw, 32px);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #090D10;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.team-title-row {
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline;
}

.btn-team-join {
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 20px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: 1px solid #000000;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-team-join:hover {
  background-color: #27272a;
  border-color: #27272a;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.team-mosaic-center {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 6;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100% - 3rem);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.team-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: min(720px, 44vw);
  height: calc(100% - 32px);
  max-height: 820px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
}

.team-cutout-img {
  width: auto;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center bottom;
  display: block;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(108%) brightness(96%);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-smooth), filter 0.6s ease;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.team-mosaic-section:hover .team-cutout-img {
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(112%) brightness(98%);
  transform: scale(1.015);
}

.team-role-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.role-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #d1d5db;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.role-dot:hover {
  background-color: #6b7280;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.role-dot.active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: #000000;
}

.team-mosaic-right {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: clamp(6rem, 11vw, 12.5rem);
  right: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  text-align: left;
}

.team-role-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.team-role-text {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 36px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: opacity 0.38s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.team-role-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #52525b;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

@media (max-width: 1440px) {
  .team-mosaic-section {
    height: clamp(700px, 58vw, 840px);
    min-height: 700px;
    padding: 2.5rem 6vw;
  }

  .team-mosaic-left {
    top: 6.5rem;
    max-width: 440px;
  }

  .team-mosaic-title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 1.85vw, 25px);
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .btn-team-join {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .team-img-wrapper {
    max-width: 480px;
  }

  .team-mosaic-right {
    bottom: 9rem;
  }

  .team-role-text {
    font-size: 21px;
    line-height: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .team-mosaic-section {
    height: clamp(660px, 58vw, 780px);
    min-height: 660px;
    padding: 2rem 5vw;
  }

  .team-mosaic-left {
    top: 5rem;
    max-width: 390px;
  }

  .team-mosaic-title {
    font-size: clamp(19px, 1.75vw, 22px);
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .btn-team-join {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
  }

  .team-img-wrapper {
    max-width: 420px;
    height: 100%;
    max-height: 720px;
  }

  .team-mosaic-right {
    bottom: 7.5rem;
  }

  .team-role-text {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-mosaic-section {
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 2.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .team-mosaic-container {
    min-height: auto;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .team-mosaic-left {
    position: static;
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    align-self: flex-start;
  }

  .team-mosaic-center {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    left: auto;
    transform: none;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    pointer-events: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .team-img-wrapper {
    max-width: 540px;
    height: 520px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .team-mosaic-right {
    position: static;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .team-mosaic-section {
    padding: 2rem 5vw;
  }

  .team-mosaic-container {
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

  .team-mosaic-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }

  .team-title-row {
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .btn-team-join {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .team-img-wrapper {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
  }

  .team-mosaic-right {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .team-role-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 26px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .team-mosaic-section {
    padding: 1.5rem 4vw;
  }

  .team-mosaic-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }

  .team-img-wrapper {
    height: 320px;
  }

  .team-role-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .team-img-wrapper {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .team-cutout-img {
    max-height: 260px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. PROFILE INTELLIGENCE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.profile-intel-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  padding: 5rem 8vw;
  z-index: 10;
  overflow: visible;
}

.profile-intel-pin-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.profile-intel-badge-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.profile-intel-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  user-select: none;
}

.profile-intel-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: auto;
  overflow: visible;
}

.profile-intel-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  will-change: transform;
}

.profile-intel-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 480px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.profile-intel-row.is-active,
.profile-intel-row:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.profile-intel-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.profile-intel-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.profile-intel-line {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: #71717a;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: background-color 0.38s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.profile-intel-row.is-active .profile-intel-line,
.profile-intel-row:hover .profile-intel-line {
  background-color: #000000;
  transform: scaleX(1.02);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.profile-intel-right {
  width: 100%;
}

.profile-intel-card {
  background-color: #F6F6F6;
  border: 1px solid #f0f0f2;
  padding: 2.75rem 1.75rem;
  min-height: 160px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: background-color 0.4s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.profile-intel-row.is-active .profile-intel-card,
.profile-intel-card:hover {
  background-color: #f0f1f3;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.profile-intel-desc {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 32px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #090D10;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .profile-intel-stage {
    height: auto;
  }

  .profile-intel-row {
    grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .profile-intel-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 44px;
  }

  .profile-intel-line {
    max-width: 420px;
  }

  .profile-intel-desc {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 30px;
  }

  .profile-intel-card {
    padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .profile-intel-stage {
    height: auto;
  }

  .profile-intel-row {
    grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .profile-intel-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 36px;
  }

  .profile-intel-card {
    padding: 2rem 2rem;
  }

  .profile-intel-desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .profile-intel-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .profile-intel-badge-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .profile-intel-stage {
    height: auto;
  }

  .profile-intel-list {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .profile-intel-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .profile-intel-line {
    max-width: 220px;
  }

  .profile-intel-card {
    padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .profile-intel-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 36px;
  }

  .profile-intel-desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .profile-intel-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem 4rem 1.25rem;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    min-height: auto;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .profile-intel-badge-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .profile-intel-badge {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 20px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: #f4f4f5;
    color: #090D10;
    border: 1px solid #e4e4e7;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .profile-intel-stage {
    height: auto !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 1.15rem !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-left {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 22px !important;
    line-height: 32px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0px !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-line {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 220px !important;
    height: 1.5px !important;
    background-color: #71717a !important;
    margin-top: 0.85rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 1px !important;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .profile-intel-row.is-active .profile-intel-line,
  .profile-intel-row:hover .profile-intel-line {
    background-color: #000000 !important;
    transform: scaleX(1.04);
    transform-origin: left;
  }

  .profile-intel-right {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-card {
    background-color: #f7f7f8 !important;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f2 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transition: background-color 0.3s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .profile-intel-row.is-active .profile-intel-card,
  .profile-intel-card:hover {
    background-color: #f0f1f3 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .profile-intel-desc {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    line-height: 25px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0px !important;
    color: #27272a !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .profile-intel-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 4vw;
  }

  .profile-intel-badge-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .profile-intel-badge {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 5px 13px;
  }

  .profile-intel-list {
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-row {
    gap: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-title {
    font-size: 20px !important;
    line-height: 28px !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-line {
    max-width: 160px !important;
    margin-top: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    line-height: 23px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .profile-intel-section {
    padding: 2.25rem 0.75rem 2.75rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .profile-intel-list {
    gap: 1.75rem !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-title {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    line-height: 25px !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-line {
    max-width: 130px !important;
    margin-top: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-card {
    padding: 1.2rem 1.1rem !important;
  }

  .profile-intel-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    line-height: 21px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. PROFESSIONAL VERIFICATION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.prof-verif-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5rem 8vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10;
}

.prof-verif-grid-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url('../image/verification-bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.prof-verif-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.prof-verif-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.prof-verif-cards-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.prof-verif-card {
  background-color: #27292c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.75rem 3.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  width: 72%;
}

.prof-verif-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.card-upper {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.card-lower {
  align-self: flex-end;
}

.prof-verif-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.prof-verif-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 19px;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.9;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.prof-verif-card-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 42px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.prof-verif-card-text {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 44px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-left: 2.75rem;
}

.prof-verif-action {
  margin-top: 4.5rem;
}

.btn-verif-learn {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 20px;
  padding: 1rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: 1px solid #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-verif-learn:hover {
  background-color: #e4e4e7;
  border-color: #e4e4e7;
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .prof-verif-section {
    padding: 4rem 5vw;
  }

  .prof-verif-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  }

  .prof-verif-card {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem;
  }

  .prof-verif-card-text {
    padding-left: 0;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .prof-verif-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .prof-verif-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .prof-verif-cards-wrap {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .prof-verif-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .prof-verif-card-header {
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .prof-verif-card-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .prof-verif-card-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 24px;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .prof-verif-action {
    margin-top: 2.75rem;
  }

  .btn-verif-learn {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .prof-verif-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 4vw;
  }

  .prof-verif-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .prof-verif-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .prof-verif-card-title {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .prof-verif-card-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. PRIVACY & TRUST SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.privacy-trust-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  padding: 5rem 8vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10;
}

.privacy-video-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.privacy-video-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
}

.privacy-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.privacy-trust-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.privacy-trust-header {
  max-width: 780px;
}

.privacy-trust-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.privacy-trust-desc {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 40px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.privacy-trust-btn-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-privacy-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: 1px solid #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-privacy-action:hover {
  background-color: #333333;
  border-color: #333333;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-privacy-action:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.privacy-showcase-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.privacy-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  height: 390px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.privacy-cards-stack {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  perspective: 1400px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.privacy-stack-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 330px;
  height: 330px;
  border-radius: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 28px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background 0.65s ease,
    border-color 0.65s ease,
    filter 0.65s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.privacy-stack-card.active {
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 50px) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 10;
  background: linear-gradient(175deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0%, rgba(240, 243, 246, 0.90) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(40px) saturate(120%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px) saturate(120%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.privacy-stack-card.prev {
  transform: translate3d(-150px, 14px, -30px) scale(0.92) rotate(-11deg);
  opacity: 0.68;
  z-index: 5;
  background: #42424233;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(110%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(110%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.privacy-stack-card.next {
  transform: translate3d(150px, 14px, -30px) scale(0.92) rotate(11deg);
  opacity: 0.68;
  z-index: 5;
  background: #8E8D8D;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(110%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(110%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.privacy-stack-card.hidden {
  transform: translate3d(0, 40px, -80px) scale(0.78) rotate(0deg);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.privacy-cards-stack:hover .privacy-stack-card.prev {
  transform: translate3d(-180px, 8px, -20px) scale(0.94) rotate(-14deg);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.privacy-cards-stack:hover .privacy-stack-card.next {
  transform: translate3d(180px, 8px, -20px) scale(0.94) rotate(14deg);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.privacy-stack-card.active:hover {
  transform: translate3d(0, -8px, 60px) scale(1.02) rotate(0deg);
  box-shadow: 0 36px 85px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.privacy-card-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.privacy-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 220px;
  max-height: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(105%) brightness(96%) drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12));
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.privacy-stack-card.prev .privacy-card-img,
.privacy-stack-card.next .privacy-card-img {
  opacity: 0.25;
  filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(1.2);
}

.privacy-stack-card.active .privacy-card-img {
  opacity: 1;
}

.privacy-stack-card.active:hover .privacy-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(108%) brightness(98%) drop-shadow(0 16px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16));
}

.privacy-card-caption {
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 580px;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.privacy-caption-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 32px;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: opacity 0.38s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.privacy-caption-desc {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 32px;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.38s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.privacy-dots-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.privacy-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.privacy-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.privacy-dot.active {
  background: #000000;
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .privacy-trust-section {
    padding: 4rem 5vw;
  }

  .privacy-trust-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 38px;
  }

  .privacy-trust-desc {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }

  .privacy-slider-container {
    max-width: 580px;
    height: 320px;
  }

  .privacy-stack-card {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .privacy-stack-card.prev {
    transform: translate3d(-110px, 10px, -20px) scale(0.9) rotate(-10deg);
  }

  .privacy-stack-card.next {
    transform: translate3d(110px, 10px, -20px) scale(0.9) rotate(10deg);
  }

  .privacy-cards-stack:hover .privacy-stack-card.prev {
    transform: translate3d(-130px, 6px, -15px) scale(0.92) rotate(-12deg);
  }

  .privacy-cards-stack:hover .privacy-stack-card.next {
    transform: translate3d(130px, 6px, -15px) scale(0.92) rotate(12deg);
  }

  .privacy-card-img {
    max-width: 170px;
    max-height: 155px;
  }

  .privacy-caption-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 30px;
  }

  .privacy-caption-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 26px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .privacy-trust-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .privacy-trust-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }

  .privacy-trust-desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }

  .privacy-slider-container {
    max-width: 360px;
    height: 270px;
  }

  .privacy-stack-card {
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .privacy-stack-card.prev {
    transform: translate3d(-70px, 8px, -15px) scale(0.88) rotate(-8deg);
  }

  .privacy-stack-card.next {
    transform: translate3d(70px, 8px, -15px) scale(0.88) rotate(8deg);
  }

  .privacy-cards-stack:hover .privacy-stack-card.prev {
    transform: translate3d(-85px, 4px, -10px) scale(0.9) rotate(-10deg);
  }

  .privacy-cards-stack:hover .privacy-stack-card.next {
    transform: translate3d(85px, 4px, -10px) scale(0.9) rotate(10deg);
  }

  .privacy-card-img {
    max-width: 135px;
    max-height: 125px;
  }

  .privacy-caption-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }

  .privacy-caption-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .privacy-trust-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 4vw;
  }

  .privacy-trust-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 30px;
  }

  .privacy-trust-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 23px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .btn-privacy-action {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem;
  }

  .privacy-slider-container {
    max-width: 280px;
    height: 220px;
  }

  .privacy-stack-card {
    width: 170px;
    height: 170px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .privacy-card-img {
    max-width: 105px;
    max-height: 95px;
  }

  .privacy-stack-card.prev {
    transform: translate3d(-50px, 6px, -15px) scale(0.88) rotate(-7deg);
  }

  .privacy-stack-card.next {
    transform: translate3d(50px, 6px, -15px) scale(0.88) rotate(7deg);
  }

  .privacy-cards-stack:hover .privacy-stack-card.prev {
    transform: translate3d(-60px, 4px, -10px) scale(0.9) rotate(-8deg);
  }

  .privacy-cards-stack:hover .privacy-stack-card.next {
    transform: translate3d(60px, 4px, -10px) scale(0.9) rotate(8deg);
  }

  .privacy-caption-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 25px;
  }

  .privacy-caption-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .privacy-slider-container {
    max-width: 250px;
    height: 200px;
  }

  .privacy-stack-card {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
  }

  .privacy-card-img {
    max-width: 90px;
    max-height: 80px;
  }

  .privacy-stack-card.prev {
    transform: translate3d(-40px, 5px, -15px) scale(0.88) rotate(-6deg);
  }

  .privacy-stack-card.next {
    transform: translate3d(40px, 5px, -15px) scale(0.88) rotate(6deg);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. REWARDS SECTION (YOUR TIME HAS VALUE)
   ========================================================================== */

.rewards-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #0F0F0F;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5rem 8vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10;
}

.rewards-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.rewards-row {
  min-height: 540px;
  position: relative;
}

.rewards-art-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  align-self: stretch;
}

.rewards-art-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: -7rem;
  bottom: -7rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  height: calc(100% + 14rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rewards-star-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: none;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: left center;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: starFloat 6.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}

@keyframes starFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(1.2deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

.rewards-section:hover .rewards-star-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.rewards-content-col {
  padding-left: 3.5rem;
}

.rewards-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.rewards-text-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

.rewards-desc {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 42px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.rewards-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-rewards-learn {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 20px;
  padding: 1rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: 1px solid #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-rewards-learn:hover {
  background-color: #e4e4e7;
  border-color: #e4e4e7;
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .rewards-content-col {
    padding-left: 2rem;
  }

  .rewards-desc {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .rewards-section {
    padding: 4rem 5vw;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .rewards-container {
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
  }

  .rewards-row {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    min-height: auto;
    position: relative;
  }

  .rewards-art-col {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .rewards-art-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    bottom: -10%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    height: 120%;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0.35;
  }

  .rewards-star-img {
    height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: right center;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  }

  .rewards-content-col {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-left: 0.5rem !important;
    padding-right: 0.5rem !important;
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .rewards-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 38px;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  }

  .rewards-desc {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 28px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  }

  .rewards-text-group {
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .rewards-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .rewards-art-wrap {
    opacity: 0.32;
  }

  .rewards-star-img {
    max-width: 340px;
    object-position: right top;
  }

  .rewards-content-col {
    padding-left: 0.25rem !important;
    padding-right: 0.25rem !important;
  }

  .rewards-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .rewards-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .rewards-text-group {
    gap: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .btn-rewards-learn {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .rewards-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 4vw;
  }

  .rewards-art-wrap {
    opacity: 0.28;
  }

  .rewards-star-img {
    max-width: 280px;
    object-position: right top;
  }

  .rewards-content-col {
    padding-left: 0.25rem !important;
    padding-right: 0.25rem !important;
  }

  .rewards-title {
    font-size: 21px;
    line-height: 29px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .rewards-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .rewards-text-group {
    gap: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .rewards-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .rewards-star-img {
    max-width: 240px;
  }

  .rewards-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 27px;
  }

  .rewards-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. RESEARCH AUDIENCE SECTION (LOOKING FOR PROFESSIONALS)
   ========================================================================== */

.research-audience-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  padding: 5rem 8vw;
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 10;
}

.research-audience-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

.research-audience-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  background-image: url('../image/research-bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 3.5rem 4.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  overflow: visible;
}

.research-audience-row {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

.research-audience-text-col {
  z-index: 2;
}

.research-audience-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 48px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.research-audience-desc {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 32px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #090D10;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.research-audience-visual-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: flex-end;
  z-index: 5;
  overflow: visible;
}

.research-audience-img-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.5rem;
  bottom: -11rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 290px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
}

.research-audience-person-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12));
  animation: audiencePersonFloat 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}

@keyframes audiencePersonFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
}

.research-audience-card:hover .research-audience-person-img {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .research-audience-card {
    padding: 3.75rem 3rem;
  }

  .research-audience-text-col {
    padding-right: 2rem;
  }

  .research-audience-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 42px;
  }

  .research-audience-desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }

  .research-audience-img-wrap {
    max-width: 240px;
    bottom: -3.75rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .research-audience-section {
    padding: 4rem 5vw;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .research-audience-card {
    padding: 3rem 2rem 0 2rem;
  }

  .research-audience-text-col {
    padding-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .research-audience-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 36px;
  }

  .research-audience-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }

  .research-audience-visual-col {
    position: relative;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .research-audience-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    bottom: 0;
    max-width: 220px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .research-audience-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .research-audience-card {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem 0 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .research-audience-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .research-audience-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .research-audience-text-col {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .research-audience-img-wrap {
    max-width: 185px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .research-audience-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 4vw;
  }

  .research-audience-card {
    padding: 2rem 1rem 0 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .research-audience-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 27px;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .research-audience-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .research-audience-img-wrap {
    max-width: 160px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .research-audience-title {
    font-size: 17.5px;
    line-height: 25px;
  }

  .research-audience-img-wrap {
    max-width: 140px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. EXPERIENCE INFLUENCE CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.influence-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5rem 8vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10;
}

.influence-cta-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.influence-cta-row {
  position: relative;
  align-items: center;
}

.influence-cta-text-col {
  padding-right: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.influence-cta-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.influence-cta-subhead {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 32px;
  color: #e5e7eb;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.influence-cta-desc {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 32px;
  color: #9ca3af;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.influence-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-influence-join {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #000000;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-influence-join:hover {
  background-color: #f3f4f6;
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.influence-signin-link {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  transition: color 0.32s var(--ease-smooth), opacity 0.32s var(--ease-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.influence-signin-link:hover {
  color: #d1d5db;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.influence-cta-visual-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.influence-visual-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.influence-glow-effect {
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: influenceGlowPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes influenceGlowPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.18);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

.influence-3d-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(115%) brightness(105%) drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
  animation: influence3DFloat 6.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-smooth), filter 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}

@keyframes influence3DFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-1.2deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

.influence-visual-wrap:hover .influence-3d-img {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.03);
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .influence-cta-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .influence-cta-text-col {
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .influence-cta-section {
    padding: 4rem 5vw;
  }

  .influence-cta-text-col {
    padding-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .influence-cta-title {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .influence-cta-subhead {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .influence-cta-desc {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .influence-visual-wrap {
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .influence-cta-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .influence-cta-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .influence-cta-subhead {
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .influence-cta-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .influence-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .btn-influence-join {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .influence-visual-wrap {
    max-width: 300px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .influence-cta-section {
    padding: 1.5rem 4vw;
  }

  .influence-cta-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .influence-cta-subhead {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .influence-cta-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .influence-visual-wrap {
    max-width: 240px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. PLATFORM FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  padding: 4.5rem 8vw;
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 10;
}

.site-footer-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.site-footer-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 3.75rem 4.25rem 2.5rem 4.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.site-footer-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.site-footer-headline {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 36px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #000000;
  margin: 0;
}

.site-footer-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-footer-join {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #000000;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), opacity 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-footer-join:hover {
  color: #1f2937;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.site-footer-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #EEF0F3;
  margin: 0 0 3.25rem 0;
}

.site-footer-nav-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-nav-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-nav-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: #000000;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.1px;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.footer-nav-list li {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-nav-link {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: #191D23;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.32s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.32s var(--ease-smooth);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.site-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #EEF0F3;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #52525B;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 26px;
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .site-footer-card {
    padding: 3.25rem 3rem 2.25rem 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .site-footer-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .site-footer-card {
    padding: 2.75rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .site-footer-headline {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .site-footer-nav-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .site-footer-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .site-footer-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .site-footer-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .site-footer-headline {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .btn-footer-join {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .site-footer-divider {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .site-footer-nav-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .footer-nav-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .footer-nav-list {
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .footer-nav-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
    color: #374151;
  }

  .site-footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-copyright {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .site-footer-section {
    padding: 2rem 4vw;
  }

  .site-footer-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .site-footer-headline {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .footer-nav-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .footer-nav-list {
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }

  .footer-nav-link {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 20px;
  }

  .footer-copyright {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 18px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. PROFESSIONALS / ABOUT PAGE COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
body.about-page-body,
body.professionals-page-body {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link.active-page {
  opacity: 1;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-link.active-page::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-hero-section,
.professionals-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background-color: #000000;
  background-image: url('../image/about-hero-bg.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center right;
  background-size: cover;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 11rem 8vw 6rem 8vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.about-hero-section::before,
.professionals-hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 45%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero-content,
.professionals-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.about-hero-title,
.professionals-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 52px;
  line-height: 70px;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-hero-desc,
.professionals-hero-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 36px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.about-hero-actions,
.professionals-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-about-discuss,
.btn-professionals-discuss {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 24px;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: 1px solid #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-about-discuss:hover,
.btn-professionals-discuss:hover {
  background-color: #f4f4f6;
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-about-browse,
.btn-professionals-browse {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 7px;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
  transition: all 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.btn-about-browse:hover,
.btn-professionals-browse:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.about-mission-section {
  background-color: #050507;
  padding: 3rem 8vw;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.about-mission-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.about-mission-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.about-mission-narrative {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

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

.about-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.about-stat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.about-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.about-stat-plus {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 28px;
}

.about-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-categories-section {
  background-color: #000000;
  padding: 3rem 8vw;
  position: relative;
}

.about-section-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.about-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

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

.about-cat-card {
  background: #09090b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 330px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-cat-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.about-cat-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.about-cat-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.about-cat-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-cat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-cat-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-cat-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.about-cat-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #e4e4e7;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.about-pillars-section {
  background-color: #050507;
  padding: 3rem 8vw;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

.about-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.about-pillar-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  transition: all 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.about-pillar-box:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.about-pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: block;
}

.about-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-pillar-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-heritage-section {
  background-color: #000000;
  padding: 3rem 8vw;
  position: relative;
}

.about-heritage-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 4rem 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.about-heritage-content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.about-heritage-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-heritage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-heritage-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-heritage-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-heritage-visit {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.btn-heritage-visit:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.about-cta-section {
  background-color: #050507;
  padding: 3rem 8vw;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.about-cta-wrap {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 44px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-cta-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.about-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-cta-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.btn-cta-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-modal .modal-content {
  background: #0d0d11;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.about-modal .modal-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem 1.25rem 2rem;
}

.about-modal .modal-title,
.professionals-modal .modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.about-modal .modal-body,
.professionals-modal .modal-body {
  padding: 2rem;
}

.about-modal .form-label,
.professionals-modal .form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #d4d4d8;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.about-modal .form-control,
.about-modal .form-select,
.professionals-modal .form-control,
.professionals-modal .form-select {
  background-color: #16161b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}

.about-modal .form-control:focus,
.about-modal .form-select:focus,
.professionals-modal .form-control:focus,
.professionals-modal .form-select:focus {
  background-color: #1a1a22;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.about-modal .modal-footer,
.professionals-modal .modal-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {

  .about-hero-title,
  .professionals-hero-title {
    font-size: 46px;
  }

  .about-categories-grid,
  .about-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .about-hero-section,
  .professionals-hero-section {
    padding: 8.5rem 5vw 4.5rem 5vw;
    background-position: center center;
  }

  .about-hero-title,
  .professionals-hero-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    line-height: 1.22;
  }

  .about-hero-desc,
  .professionals-hero-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .about-mission-section,
  .about-categories-section,
  .about-pillars-section,
  .about-heritage-section,
  .about-cta-section {
    padding-left: 5vw;
    padding-right: 5vw;
  }

  .about-mission-headline,
  .about-section-title,
  .about-cta-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .about-heritage-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .about-hero-section,
  .professionals-hero-section {
    padding: 7rem 1.25rem 3.5rem 1.25rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .about-hero-title,
  .professionals-hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 38px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .about-hero-desc,
  .professionals-hero-desc {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .about-hero-actions,
  .professionals-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .btn-about-discuss,
  .btn-professionals-discuss {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .btn-about-browse,
  .btn-professionals-browse {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-categories-grid,
  .about-pillars-grid,
  .about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-mission-section,
  .about-categories-section,
  .about-pillars-section,
  .about-heritage-section,
  .about-cta-section {
    padding: 4rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .about-mission-headline,
  .about-section-title,
  .about-cta-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-hero-section {
    padding: 6.25rem 1.25rem 3rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 25px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }

  .about-hero-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .about-mission-section,
  .about-categories-section,
  .about-pillars-section,
  .about-heritage-section,
  .about-cta-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* PROFILE ARCHITECTURE SECTION */
.audience-definition-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.def-top-bar {
  padding: 1.85rem 8vw 1.5rem 8vw;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.def-top-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.def-bar-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.def-bar-item {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  color: #090D10;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity 0.32s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.32s var(--ease-smooth);
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
}

.def-bar-item {
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), color 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), opacity 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  cursor: default;
}

.def-bar-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.def-bar-item.active {
  color: #000000;
  opacity: 1;
}

.def-bullet {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  background-color: #000000;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0;
  color: transparent;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  user-select: none;
}

.def-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: #000000;
}

.def-container {
  padding: 5.5rem 8vw 6.5rem 8vw;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.def-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 4fr 6fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.def-left-col {
  padding-right: 1rem;
}

.def-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 42px;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: #090D10;
  margin: 0;
}

.def-right-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.def-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 40px;
  color: #090D10;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.def-description strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000000;
}

.def-table-wrap {
  width: 100%;
}

.def-table-headers {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.def-th {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #090D10;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.def-table-scroll {
  max-height: 185px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #1a1a1a transparent;
  scroll-behavior: auto;
}

.def-table-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4.5px;
}

.def-table-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.def-table-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background-color: #222222;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid #000000;
}

.def-table-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background-color: #000000;
}

.def-table-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem 0.85rem 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: opacity 0.38s var(--ease-smooth), background-color 0.38s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: default;
}

.def-table-row:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.035);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.def-table-row:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.def-table-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.def-td {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 40px;
  color: #090D10;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .def-bar-item {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .def-heading {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .def-grid {
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .def-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
  }

  .def-left-col {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .def-heading {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .def-description {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .def-container {
    padding: 4.5rem 5vw 5rem 5vw;
  }

  .def-top-bar {
    padding: 1.5rem 5vw 1.25rem 5vw;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .def-bar-items {
    min-width: 720px;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .def-top-bar {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .def-bar-items {
    min-width: auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .def-bar-item {
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 0.15rem;
  }

  .def-bullet {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
  }

  .def-heading {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .def-description {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .def-table-scroll {
    max-height: 260px;
    padding-right: 0.5rem;
  }

  .def-table-headers,
  .def-table-row {
    grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .def-th {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .def-td {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .def-container {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem 4rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .def-table-headers {
    display: none;
  }

  .def-table-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
  }

  .def-td.def-col-dim {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 20px;
  }

  .def-td.def-col-ex {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 20px;
    color: #4b5563;
  }

  .def-heading {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }

  .def-description {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }
}

/* AUDIENCE DIRECTORY SECTION */
.about-directory-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 680px;
  background-color: #000000;
  background-image: url('../image/about-directory-bg.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center center;
  background-size: cover;
  padding: 5.5rem 6vw 5rem 6vw;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.about-directory-section .dir-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dir-content-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.dir-header {
  width: 100%;
}

.dir-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 42px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.dir-carousel-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 410px;
  height: 410px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.dir-carousel-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.dir-cards-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  min-height: 390px;
  height: 390px;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
}

.dir-card {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    padding 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    background-color 0.35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  user-select: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  will-change: transform, width, height;
}

.dir-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -80%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 220%;
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: opacity 0.32s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.dir-card:hover::before {
  animation: dirShimmer 1.05s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes dirShimmer {
  0% {
    left: -80%;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  20% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  80% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    left: 170%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.dir-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(200px circle at var(--dir-x, 50%) var(--dir-y, 50%),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16),
      transparent 75%);
  transition: opacity 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.dir-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.dir-card:not(.active) {
  width: 260px;
  height: 220px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.dir-card .dir-card-compact-view {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: auto;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transition: opacity 0.38s var(--ease-smooth), visibility 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.dir-card .dir-card-expanded-view {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem 2rem 2.25rem;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-smooth) 0.08s, visibility 0.4s var(--ease-smooth) 0.08s;
}

.dir-card:not(.active):hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.dir-card:not(.active) .dir-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  transition: transform 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.dir-card:not(.active):hover .dir-card-title {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.dir-card:not(.active) .dir-card-arrow {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.2s ease;
}

.dir-card:not(.active):hover .dir-card-arrow {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.dir-card.active {
  width: 440px;
  height: 365px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem 2rem 2.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  cursor: default;
}

.dir-card.active .dir-card-compact-view {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  position: absolute;
}

.dir-card.active .dir-card-expanded-view {
  position: relative;
  inset: auto;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  animation: dirContentReveal 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes dirContentReveal {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.dir-card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.dir-card.active .dir-card-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.dir-card.active .dir-card-arrow {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.dir-card.active:hover .dir-card-arrow {
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

.dir-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 32px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.dir-card-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.dir-card-examples-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.dir-examples-heading {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.dir-examples-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 32px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin: 0;
}

.dir-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.dir-progress-wrap {
  width: 130px;
}

.dir-progress-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.dir-progress-fill {
  width: 33%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: width 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.dir-nav-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.dir-nav-btn {
  width: 50px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.25s ease,
    background-color 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.dir-nav-prev {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  border: 1px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.dir-nav-prev:hover {
  background: #f4f4f6;
  transform: translateX(-3px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.dir-nav-next {
  background: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.dir-nav-next:hover {
  background: #18181b;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transform: translateX(3px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .about-directory-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 5vw 4rem 5vw;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .dir-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .dir-carousel-viewport {
    min-height: 420px;
    height: 420px;
  }

  .dir-cards-track {
    min-height: 400px;
    height: 400px;
  }

  .dir-card.active {
    width: 360px;
    height: 380px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }

  .dir-card:not(.active) {
    width: 220px;
    height: 200px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .about-directory-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem 3.5rem 1rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .dir-content-wrap {
    gap: 1.35rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .dir-header {
    padding: 0 0.35rem;
  }

  .dir-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }

  .dir-carousel-viewport {
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.85rem 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .dir-carousel-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .dir-cards-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 0.25rem max(1rem, calc((100% - min(calc(100vw - 3rem), 380px)) / 2));
    transition: none;
  }

  .dir-card,
  .dir-card.active,
  .dir-card:not(.active) {
    width: calc(100vw - 3rem);
    max-width: 380px;
    min-width: 260px;
    min-height: auto;
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    scroll-snap-stop: always;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, background-color 0.35s ease;
  }

  .dir-card .dir-card-compact-view,
  .dir-card:not(.active) .dir-card-compact-view,
  .dir-card.active .dir-card-compact-view {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .dir-card .dir-card-expanded-view,
  .dir-card:not(.active) .dir-card-expanded-view,
  .dir-card.active .dir-card-expanded-view {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .dir-card.active {
    opacity: 1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    transform: scale(1);
    cursor: default;
  }

  .dir-card:not(.active) {
    opacity: 0.55;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transform: scale(0.96);
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .dir-card:not(.active):hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
    transform: scale(0.98);
  }

  .dir-card-top-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .dir-card .dir-card-title,
  .dir-card.active .dir-card-title,
  .dir-card:not(.active) .dir-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .dir-card .dir-card-arrow,
  .dir-card.active .dir-card-arrow,
  .dir-card:not(.active) .dir-card-arrow {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }

  .dir-card-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .dir-card-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .dir-card-examples-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }

  .dir-examples-heading {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .dir-examples-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 19px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    margin: 0;
  }

  .dir-bottom-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 0.25rem;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    gap: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 6;
  }

  .dir-progress-wrap {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 140px;
  }

  .dir-progress-track {
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  .dir-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #ffffff;
  }

  .dir-nav-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .dir-nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-directory-section {
    padding: 2.25rem 0.75rem 3.25rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .dir-content-wrap {
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }

  .dir-title {
    font-size: 21px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }

  .dir-cards-track {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.25rem max(0.5rem, calc((100% - min(calc(100vw - 2.5rem), 330px)) / 2));
  }

  .dir-card,
  .dir-card.active,
  .dir-card:not(.active) {
    width: calc(100vw - 2.5rem);
    max-width: 330px;
    min-width: 250px;
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .dir-card .dir-card-title,
  .dir-card.active .dir-card-title,
  .dir-card:not(.active) .dir-card-title {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .dir-card-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 19px;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .dir-card-divider {
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .dir-examples-heading {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .dir-examples-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 17px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .about-directory-section {
    padding: 2rem 0.5rem 3rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .dir-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 26px;
  }

  .dir-cards-track {
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.25rem max(0.25rem, calc((100% - (100vw - 1.75rem)) / 2));
  }

  .dir-card,
  .dir-card.active,
  .dir-card:not(.active) {
    width: calc(100vw - 1.75rem);
    min-width: 240px;
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .dir-card .dir-card-title,
  .dir-card.active .dir-card-title,
  .dir-card:not(.active) .dir-card-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 20px;
  }

  .dir-card-desc {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .dir-card-divider {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .dir-examples-heading {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .dir-examples-text {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    line-height: 16px;
  }

  .dir-nav-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }
}

/* FIRMOGRAPHIC TESTING SECTION */
.firmographic-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 3rem 8vw;
}

.firmo-container {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.firmo-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.firmo-header-left {
  flex: 1;
}

.firmo-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 42px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #090D10;
  margin: 0;
}

.firmo-header-right {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.firmo-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 40px;
  color: #090D10;
  margin: 0;
}

.firmo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.firmo-col {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem 1.75rem 1.6rem;
  min-height: 250px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background-color: #fbfbfd;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-left: 3.5px solid #000000;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background-color 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.firmo-col::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -80%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 220%;
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: opacity 0.32s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.firmo-col:hover::before {
  animation: firmoShimmer 1s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes firmoShimmer {
  0% {
    left: -80%;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  20% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  80% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    left: 170%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.firmo-col::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(180px circle at var(--firmo-x, 50%) var(--firmo-y, 50%),
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
      transparent 75%);
  transition: opacity 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.firmo-col:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.firmo-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-left-color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07),
    0 6px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.firmo-col:active {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.005);
}

.firmo-num {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 56px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  color: #000000;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.3s ease;
}

.firmo-col:hover .firmo-num {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateX(2px);
  color: #000000;
}

.firmo-label {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 40px;
  color: #090D10;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.3s ease;
}

.firmo-col:hover .firmo-label {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #000000;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .firmo-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .firmo-desc {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }

  .firmo-num {
    font-size: 48px;
  }

  .firmo-label {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }

  .firmo-col {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    min-height: 220px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .firmographic-section {
    padding: 5rem 5vw 5.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .firmo-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
  }

  .firmo-header-right {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .firmo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .firmo-col {
    min-height: 200px;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .firmographic-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem 4rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .firmo-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .firmo-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }

  .firmo-desc {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .firmo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .firmo-col {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 0.15rem 0 0.15rem 0.85rem;
    border-left: 1.5px solid #000000;
  }

  .firmo-col:last-child {
    grid-column: span 2;
    max-width: calc(50% - 0.6rem);
  }

  .firmo-num {
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .firmo-label {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 21px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .firmo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .firmo-col:last-child {
    grid-column: span 1;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* GEOGRAPHY & LANGUAGE SECTION */
.geography-language-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 640px;
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem 8vw;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.geo-video-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.geo-video-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  right: -5%;
  width: auto;
  height: 120%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom right;
  display: block;
  animation: circulateGlobe 10s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: 100% 100%;
}

@keyframes circulateGlobe {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.15);
  }

  50% {
    transform: rotate(12deg) scale(1.15);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.15);
  }
}

.geo-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000000 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.geo-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.geo-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.geo-header-left {
  flex: 1;
}

.geo-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 42px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.geo-header-right {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.geo-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 40px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.geo-body {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.geo-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.85rem;
}

.geo-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
  cursor: default;
}

.geo-list-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

.geo-bullet {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.geo-list-item:hover .geo-bullet {
  transform: scale(1.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
}

.geo-item-text {
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 40px;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .geography-language-section {
    padding: 5rem 5vw 5.5rem 5vw;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .geo-video-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92) 100%);
  }

  .geo-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .geo-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .geo-desc {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }

  .geo-item-text {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .geo-list {
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .geography-language-section {
    padding: 3.75rem 1.25rem 4.25rem 1.25rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .geo-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .geo-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }

  .geo-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 26px;
  }

  .geo-item-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .geo-list {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .geo-bullet {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
  }
}

/* AUDIENCE FEASIBILITY SECTION  */
.audience-feasibility-section {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  color: #000000;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 3rem 8vw;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feasibility-container {
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.feasibility-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.feasibility-header-left {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  min-width: 320px;
}

.feasibility-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #000000;
  margin: 0;
}

.feasibility-header-right {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.feasibility-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 40px;
  color: #090D10;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.feasibility-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.feasibility-card-new {
  padding: 2.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: transparent;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.feasibility-card-new.card-highlight,
.feasibility-card-new:hover {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.feasibility-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.feasibility-card-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.feasibility-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #090D10;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .feasibility-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .feasibility-desc {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }

  .feasibility-card-text {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .audience-feasibility-section {
    padding: 5rem 5vw 5.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .feasibility-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .feasibility-header-right {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .feasibility-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .audience-feasibility-section {
    padding: 3.75rem 1.25rem 4.25rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .feasibility-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .feasibility-header-left {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .feasibility-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }

  .feasibility-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 26px;
  }

  .feasibility-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .feasibility-card-new {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .feasibility-icon-wrap {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 17px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .feasibility-card-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .feasibility-card-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .feasibility-card {
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    min-height: 56px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .feasibility-card-text {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .audience-feasibility-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem 3.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .feasibility-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 30px;
  }

  .feasibility-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 23px;
    letter-spacing: 0px;
  }

  .feasibility-card-new {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  .feasibility-icon-wrap {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .feasibility-card-title {
    font-size: 17.5px;
  }

  .feasibility-card-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .audience-feasibility-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 0.75rem 3rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .feasibility-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 27px;
  }

  .feasibility-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }

  .feasibility-card-new {
    padding: 1.1rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .feasibility-card-title {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .feasibility-card-desc {
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }
}

/* QUALITY & VERIFICATION SECTION  */
.quality-verification-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #000000;
  background-image: url("../image/privacy-bg-img.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 3rem 8vw;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.verif-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.verif-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Quality & Verification CSS Entrance Animations */
@keyframes verifSlideLeft {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-120px);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes pillSlideFromRight {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: rotate(var(--rot, 0deg)) translateX(200px);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: rotate(var(--rot, 0deg)) translateX(0);
  }
}

.quality-verification-section.is-in-view .verif-left-col {
  animation: verifSlideLeft 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.quality-verification-section.is-in-view .pill {
  animation: pillSlideFromRight 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.quality-verification-section.is-in-view .pill:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.10s;
}

.quality-verification-section.is-in-view .pill:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.18s;
}

.quality-verification-section.is-in-view .pill:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.26s;
}

.quality-verification-section.is-in-view .pill:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.34s;
}

.quality-verification-section.is-in-view .pill:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.42s;
}

.quality-verification-section.is-in-view .pill:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.50s;
}

.quality-verification-section.is-in-view .pill:nth-child(7) {
  animation-delay: 0.58s;
}

.verif-left-col {
  max-width: 800px;
  min-width: 710px;
  width: 100%;
}

.verif-shield-img {
  width: 280px;
  height: auto;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

.verif-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 42px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.verif-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 40px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

.verif-right-col {
  perspective: 1200px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
}

.verif-marquee-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  height: 620px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: flex-start;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 2%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 8%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 92%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 98%,
      transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 2%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 8%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 92%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 98%,
      transparent 100%);
}

.verif-stack-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 13px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  position: relative;
  transform-origin: 0% 50%;
  will-change: transform;
}

.verif-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 12px 36px 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFFFFFB2 0%, #FFFFFF00 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 35%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transform-origin: 0% 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 463px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: box-shadow 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
    background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.verif-pill-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #D9D9D9;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.verif-pill:hover .verif-pill-circle {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.verif-pill.active .verif-pill-circle,
.verif-pill.center-highlight .verif-pill-circle {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.badge-grey {
  background: #D9D9D9;
}

.verif-pill-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  transition: color 0.38s var(--ease-smooth), font-size 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.verif-pill:hover {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 14px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.verif-pill.center-highlight,
.verif-pill.active {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c2c6ce 0%, #828792 20%, #464a53 52%, #26282e 82%, #18191d 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}

.verif-pill.center-highlight .verif-pill-circle,
.verif-pill.active .verif-pill-circle {
  background: #111215 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.verif-pill.center-highlight .verif-pill-label,
.verif-pill.active .verif-pill-label {
  font-size: 19.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .quality-verification-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #000000;
    background-image: url("../image/privacy-bg-img.png");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 3rem 8vw;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .verif-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .verif-left-col {
    max-width: 600px;
  }

  .verif-shield-img {
    width: 220px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .verif-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 48px;
    letter-spacing: 0px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .verif-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 32px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin: 0;
  }

  .verif-marquee-container {
    height: 580px;
    max-width: 460px;
  }

  .verif-stack-wrapper {
    max-width: 460px;
  }

  .verif-pill {
    padding: 10px 30px 10px 12px;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 440px;
  }

  .verif-pill-circle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
}

/* 
   RESEARCH METHODS BY AUDIENCE SECTION
  */
.research-methods-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 3rem 8vw;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.methods-container {
  /* max-width: 1200px; */
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.methods-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.methods-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 42px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #090D10;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Research Methods CSS Entrance Animations */
@keyframes methodCardSlideLeft {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-120px) scale(0.93);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes methodCardSlideRight {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(120px) scale(0.93);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.research-methods-section.is-in-view .methods-title {
  animation: verifSlideLeft 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

/* 4-column layout on desktop: cols 1 & 2 from left, cols 3 & 4 from right */
.research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(4n + 1),
.research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(4n + 2) {
  animation: methodCardSlideLeft 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(4n + 3),
.research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(4n + 4) {
  animation: methodCardSlideRight 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

/* Stagger animation delays across the 8 cards */
.research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.18s;
}

.research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.26s;
}

.research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.34s;
}

.research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.22s;
}

.research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.30s;
}

.research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(7) {
  animation-delay: 0.38s;
}

.research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(8) {
  animation-delay: 0.46s;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(odd) {
    animation: methodCardSlideLeft 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
  }

  .research-methods-section.is-in-view .method-card:nth-child(even) {
    animation: methodCardSlideRight 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
  }
}

.methods-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.method-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 320px;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  cursor: default;
}

.method-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.method-card.card-dark {
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.method-card.card-light {
  background-color: #00000033;
  color: #090D10;
}

.method-icon-wrap {
  margin-bottom: auto;
  font-size: 56px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.method-card.card-dark .method-icon-wrap {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.method-card.card-light .method-icon-wrap {
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.method-card:hover .method-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-4px);
}

.method-card:hover.card-dark .method-icon-wrap {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.method-card:hover.card-light .method-icon-wrap {
  color: #000000;
}

.method-name {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.method-card.card-dark .method-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.method-card.card-light .method-desc {
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}

.method-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 26px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .methods-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .methods-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .method-card {
    min-height: 280px;
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .method-name {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .research-methods-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem 4rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .methods-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .method-card {
    min-height: 250px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .method-name {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 26px;
  }

  .method-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .methods-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .method-card {
    min-height: 220px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .research-methods-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem 3.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .methods-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 30px;
  }

  .method-icon-wrap {
    font-size: 44px;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .method-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .method-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
}

.faq-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 5.5rem 8vw 7.5rem 8vw;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  position: relative;
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.faq-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.faq-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 40px;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  color: #090D10;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.faq-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #c8c8cc;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.faq-card:hover {
  border-color: #8e8e93;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.faq-card.active {
  border-color: #636366;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.faq-card-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: background-color 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.faq-question {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 40px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  color: #090D10;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.faq-toggle-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.38s var(--ease-smooth), background-color 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.faq-card.active .faq-toggle-btn {
  transform: none;
  background-color: #1c1c1e;
}

.faq-card-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.45s var(--ease-smooth), padding 0.38s var(--ease-smooth);
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.faq-card.active .faq-card-body {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 2rem 1.75rem 2rem;
}

.faq-answer {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #374151;
  margin: 0;
  padding-top: 0.15rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 5vw 6rem 5vw;
  }

  .faq-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .faq-card-header {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .faq-question {
    font-size: 17.5px;
  }

  .faq-card.active .faq-card-body {
    padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem 5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .faq-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .faq-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .faq-card {
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .faq-card-header {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .faq-question {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .faq-toggle-btn {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .faq-card.active .faq-card-body {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem 4rem 1rem;
  }

  .faq-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 30px;
  }

  .faq-card-header {
    padding: 1rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .faq-question {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .faq-card.active .faq-card-body {
    padding: 0 1rem 1.15rem 1rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }
}

/* DEFINE AUDIENCE CTA SECTION */
.audience-cta-section {
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 4rem 8vw 5rem 8vw;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.audience-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url('../image/pro-ans-bg.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: cover;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  -webkit-filter: grayscale(100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.audience-cta-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0%, transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.audience-cta-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.audience-cta-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  max-width: 850px;
}

.audience-cta-desc {
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 32px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0 0 3rem 0;
  max-width: 805px;
}

.audience-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-discuss-audience {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 24px;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid #ffffff;
  border-radius: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-discuss-audience:hover {
  background-color: #f4f4f6;
  border-color: #f4f4f6;
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.link-for-researchers {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 24px;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 7px;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), text-decoration-color 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.link-for-researchers:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .audience-cta-section {
    padding: 6rem 5vw 7rem 5vw;
  }

  .audience-cta-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .audience-cta-desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .audience-cta-section {
    padding: 4rem 1.25rem 5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .audience-cta-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .audience-cta-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .audience-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .btn-discuss-audience {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .link-for-researchers {
    text-align: center;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .audience-cta-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem 4rem 1rem;
  }

  .audience-cta-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .audience-cta-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 23px;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .btn-discuss-audience {
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .link-for-researchers {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

.pill-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  height: 800px;
  overflow: visible;
}

.pill {
  position: absolute;

  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 100px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;

  padding-left: 10px;
  padding-right: 20px;

  background: #f7f7f7;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;

  color: #111;

  transform-origin: center center;
  transform: rotate(var(--rot, 0deg));
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);

  animation: floatPill 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatPill {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(var(--rot, 0deg)) translateY(0px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: rotate(var(--rot, 0deg)) translateY(-12px);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(var(--rot, 0deg)) translateY(0px);
  }
}

.pill:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.pill:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.pill:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.pill:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.45s;
}

.pill:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.pill:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.75s;
}

.pill:nth-child(7) {
  animation-delay: 0.9s;
}

.pill:hover {
  transform: rotate(var(--rot, 0deg)) scale(1.06) translateX(15px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  z-index: 20;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #262626 0%, #646464 100%) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

.pill:active {
  transform: rotate(var(--rot, 0deg)) scale(1.02) translateX(5px);
}

.pill::before {
  display: none !important;
}

.pill-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  flex: 0 0 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pill:hover .pill-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
}

.pill-text {
  color: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  font-weight: inherit;
}

/* 01 — CONTACT VERIFICATION */
.pill-1 {
  width: 440px;

  left: 18px;
  top: 56px;
  --rot: -17deg;
}

.pill-2 {
  width: 440px;

  left: 52px;
  top: 175px;

  --rot: -7deg;
}

.pill-3 {
  width: 440px;

  left: 70px;
  top: 280px;

  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      #262626 0%,
      #646464 100%);

  color: #fff;

  --rot: -2deg;
}

.pill-3 .pill-icon {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
}

.pill-4 {
  width: 440px;

  left: 70px;
  top: 390px;

  --rot: 4deg;
}

.pill-5 {
  width: 440px;

  left: 50px;
  top: 490px;

  --rot: 7deg;
}

.pill-6 {
  width: 440px;

  left: 35px;
  top: 592px;

  --rot: 11deg;
}

.pill-7 {
  width: 440px;

  left: 5px;
  top: 690px;

  --rot: 15deg;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .quality-verification-section {
    padding: 4rem 5vw 4.5rem 5vw;
  }

  .verif-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .verif-left-col {
    max-width: 600px;
    min-width: 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .verif-shield-img {
    width: 160px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
    display: block;
  }

  .verif-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 38px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .verif-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 26px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .verif-right-col {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .pill-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    height: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .pill {
    width: 370px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    padding-left: 10px;
    padding-right: 18px;
  }

  .pill-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    flex: 0 0 32px;
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }

  .pill-1 {
    width: 370px;
    left: 15px;
    top: 30px;
    --rot: -16deg;
  }

  .pill-2 {
    width: 370px;
    left: 40px;
    top: 128px;
    --rot: -7deg;
  }

  .pill-3 {
    width: 370px;
    left: 55px;
    top: 226px;
    --rot: -2deg;
  }

  .pill-4 {
    width: 370px;
    left: 55px;
    top: 324px;
    --rot: 3deg;
  }

  .pill-5 {
    width: 370px;
    left: 40px;
    top: 422px;
    --rot: 7deg;
  }

  .pill-6 {
    width: 370px;
    left: 24px;
    top: 520px;
    --rot: 11deg;
  }

  .pill-7 {
    width: 370px;
    left: 5px;
    top: 618px;
    --rot: 15deg;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .quality-verification-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem 4rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .verif-grid {
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

  .verif-shield-img {
    width: 130px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
  }

  .verif-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .verif-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .verif-right-col {
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .pill-container {
    max-width: 370px;
    height: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .pill {
    width: 315px;
    height: 52px;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding-left: 9px;
    padding-right: 16px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .pill-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    flex: 0 0 30px;
    margin-right: 9px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  .pill:hover {
    transform: rotate(var(--rot, 0deg)) scale(1.03) translateX(4px) !important;
  }

  .pill-1 {
    width: 315px;
    left: 10px;
    top: 15px;
    --rot: -16deg;
  }

  .pill-2 {
    width: 315px;
    left: 30px;
    top: 96px;
    --rot: -7deg;
  }

  .pill-3 {
    width: 315px;
    left: 45px;
    top: 177px;
    --rot: -2deg;
  }

  .pill-4 {
    width: 315px;
    left: 45px;
    top: 258px;
    --rot: 3deg;
  }

  .pill-5 {
    width: 315px;
    left: 30px;
    top: 339px;
    --rot: 7deg;
  }

  .pill-6 {
    width: 315px;
    left: 18px;
    top: 420px;
    --rot: 11deg;
  }

  .pill-7 {
    width: 315px;
    left: 5px;
    top: 501px;
    --rot: 15deg;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .quality-verification-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem 3.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .verif-shield-img {
    width: 110px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .verif-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .verif-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .pill-container {
    max-width: 345px;
    height: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .pill {
    width: 295px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding-left: 8px;
    padding-right: 14px;
  }

  .pill::before {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    flex: 0 0 28px;
    margin-right: 8px;
  }

  .pill-1 {
    width: 295px;
    left: 8px;
    top: 5px;
    --rot: -16deg;
  }

  .pill-2 {
    width: 295px;
    left: 26px;
    top: 88px;
    --rot: -7deg;
  }

  .pill-3 {
    width: 295px;
    left: 38px;
    top: 164px;
    --rot: -2deg;
  }

  .pill-4 {
    width: 295px;
    left: 38px;
    top: 240px;
    --rot: 3deg;
  }

  .pill-5 {
    width: 295px;
    left: 26px;
    top: 316px;
    --rot: 7deg;
  }

  .pill-6 {
    width: 295px;
    left: 16px;
    top: 392px;
    --rot: 11deg;
  }

  .pill-7 {
    width: 295px;
    left: 4px;
    top: 468px;
    --rot: 15deg;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .pill-container {
    max-width: 300px;
    height: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .pill {
    width: 260px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    padding-left: 6px;
    padding-right: 10px;
  }

  .pill::before {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    flex: 0 0 24px;
    margin-right: 6px;
  }

  .pill-1 {
    width: 260px;
    left: 6px;
    top: 5px;
    --rot: -15deg;
  }

  .pill-2 {
    width: 260px;
    left: 20px;
    top: 78px;
    --rot: -7deg;
  }

  .pill-3 {
    width: 260px;
    left: 30px;
    top: 146px;
    --rot: -2deg;
  }

  .pill-4 {
    width: 260px;
    left: 30px;
    top: 214px;
    --rot: 3deg;
  }

  .pill-5 {
    width: 260px;
    left: 20px;
    top: 282px;
    --rot: 7deg;
  }

  .pill-6 {
    width: 260px;
    left: 12px;
    top: 350px;
    --rot: 11deg;
  }

  .pill-7 {
    width: 260px;
    left: 2px;
    top: 418px;
    --rot: 14deg;
  }
}