/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 *  css/pages/lopbuilder.css — Land of Profits
 *  Page-specific styles for lopbuilder.html.
 * ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

*,
      *::before,
      *::after {
        box-sizing: border-box;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
      }
      
      html {
        scroll-behavior: smooth;
      }
      body {
        font-family: var(--sans);
        background: var(--cream);
        color: var(--ink);
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.65;
        overflow-x: hidden;
      }
      a {
        text-decoration: none;
        color: inherit;
      }
      button {
        font-family: var(--sans);
        cursor: pointer;
        border: none;
        outline: none;
      }
      input,
      select,
      textarea {
        font-family: var(--sans);
      }
      .lop-sfx {
        color: var(--gold);
        font-weight: 600;
      }

      /* ══ FLOATS ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
      .fl-l {
        position: fixed;
        left: 0;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg) translateX(-50%);
        transform-origin: left center;
        z-index: 100;
      }
      .fl-r {
        position: fixed;
        right: 0;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg) translateX(50%);
        transform-origin: right center;
        z-index: 100;
      }
      .fl-btn {
        background: var(--mocha);
        color: var(--white);
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 11px;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        white-space: nowrap;
      }

      /* ══ HERO ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
      #hero {
        min-height: 100vh;
        background: var(--navy);
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 72px;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 100px 5% 80px;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      #hero::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
          ellipse 55% 70% at 72% 42%,
          rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.22) 0%,
          transparent 65%
        );
      }
      #hero::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        right: 0;
        top: 0;
        width: 52%;
        height: 100%;
        background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 700 900'%3E%3Crect x='100' y='100' width='500' height='700' rx='20' fill='none' stroke='%23C9A96E' stroke-width='0.5' stroke-opacity='0.10'/%3E%3Crect x='160' y='180' width='380' height='560' rx='14' fill='none' stroke='%231E3A6A' stroke-width='0.5' stroke-opacity='0.15'/%3E%3Crect x='220' y='260' width='260' height='400' rx='8' fill='none' stroke='%23C9A96E' stroke-width='0.4' stroke-opacity='0.08'/%3E%3Cline x1='100' y1='450' x2='600' y2='450' stroke='%23C9A96E' stroke-width='0.3' stroke-opacity='0.06'/%3E%3Cline x1='350' y1='100' x2='350' y2='800' stroke='%231E3A6A' stroke-width='0.3' stroke-opacity='0.07'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='350' cy='450' r='200' fill='none' stroke='%23C9A96E' stroke-width='0.4' stroke-opacity='0.07'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")
          center/cover;
        opacity: 0.8;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .hero-left {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }
      .lb-badge {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        background: rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.22);
        border: 1px solid rgba(91, 143, 212, 0.35);
        color: #8bb8f0;
        font-size: 11px;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        padding: 7px 16px;
        border-radius: 20px;
      }
      .lb-badge .v-ico {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
        background: var(--indigo);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .lb-badge .v-ico svg {
        width: 9px;
        height: 9px;
        stroke: var(--white);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 3;
      }
      h1.hero-h1 {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: clamp(44px, 5vw, 68px);
        font-weight: 600;
        line-height: 1.04;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        color: var(--white);
        margin-bottom: 14px;
      }
      h1.hero-h1 em {
        font-style: italic;
        color: var(--gold);
      }
      .hero-tagline {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: clamp(17px, 1.9vw, 21px);
        font-style: italic;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
        margin-bottom: 22px;
      }
      .hero-desc {
        font-size: 15px;
        font-weight: 300;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        line-height: 1.75;
        max-width: 480px;
        margin-bottom: 36px;
      }
      .hero-dual-btns {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 48px;
      }
      .btn-half {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 5px;
        padding: 18px 14px;
        border-radius: var(--r14);
        transition: all 0.2s;
        text-align: center;
        cursor: pointer;
      }
      .btn-half-gold {
        background: var(--gold);
        color: var(--navy);
      }
      .btn-half-gold:hover {
        background: var(--gold2);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
      }
      .btn-half-outline {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
        color: var(--white);
      }
      .btn-half-outline:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
      }
      .btn-half-icon {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
      }
      .btn-half-gold .btn-half-icon {
        background: rgba(13, 27, 46, 0.2);
      }
      .btn-half-outline .btn-half-icon {
        background: rgba(91, 143, 212, 0.18);
      }
      .btn-half-icon svg {
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
        stroke: currentColor;
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
      }
      .btn-half-gold .btn-half-icon svg {
        stroke: var(--navy);
      }
      .btn-half-outline .btn-half-icon svg {
        stroke: var(--sky);
      }
      .bh-title {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.2px;
      }
      .bh-sub {
        font-size: 11px;
        opacity: 0.65;
        font-weight: 300;
      }
      .hero-stats {
        display: flex;
        gap: 20px;
        padding-top: 32px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      }
      .hs {
        text-align: center;
      }
      .hs-num {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 28px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--gold);
        line-height: 1;
      }
      .hs-lbl {
        font-size: 11px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        margin-top: 3px;
      }
      .hs-div {
        width: 1px;
        height: 36px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      }

      /* Hero right — dual tab card */
      .hero-right {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }
      .hero-card {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.2);
        border-radius: var(--r20);
        padding: 32px;
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      }
      .hc-tabs {
        display: flex;
        gap: 4px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border-radius: var(--r10);
        padding: 4px;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
      }
      .hc-tab {
        flex: 1;
        padding: 10px 8px;
        text-align: center;
        font-size: 12.5px;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
        border-radius: 8px;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: all 0.2s;
      }
      .hc-tab.active {
        background: var(--gold);
        color: var(--navy);
      }
      .tab-panel {
        display: none;
      }
      .tab-panel.active {
        display: block;
      }
      .hc-title {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 20px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--white);
        margin-bottom: 5px;
      }
      .hc-sub {
        font-size: 13px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
        font-weight: 300;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
      }
      .hf {
        margin-bottom: 13px;
      }
      .hf label {
        display: block;
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
      }
      .hi {
        width: 100%;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
        border-radius: var(--r6);
        padding: 11px 13px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        font-family: var(--sans);
        font-size: 13.5px;
        outline: none;
        transition: border-color 0.15s;
        appearance: none;
      }
      .hi:focus {
        border-color: rgba(91, 143, 212, 0.5);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
      }
      .hi option {
        background: var(--navy2);
      }
      .hrow {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
      }
      .btn-hc {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 13px;
        border-radius: var(--r10);
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        transition: all 0.15s;
        margin-top: 6px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px;
      }
      .btn-hc svg {
        width: 15px;
        height: 15px;
        stroke: currentColor;
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
      }
      .btn-hc-gold {
        background: var(--gold);
        color: var(--navy);
      }
      .btn-hc-gold:hover {
        background: var(--gold2);
      }
      .btn-hc-gold svg {
        stroke: var(--navy);
      }
      .btn-hc-indigo {
        background: var(--indigo);
        color: var(--white);
      }
      .btn-hc-indigo:hover {
        background: var(--indigo2);
      }
      .hc-note {
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-top: 14px;
        padding-top: 14px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      }
      .hc-note svg {
        width: 13px;
        height: 13px;
        stroke: var(--gold);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-top: 2px;
      }
      .hc-note p {
        font-size: 11.5px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
        line-height: 1.5;
      }

      /* Breadcrumb */
      .bc-strip {
        background: var(--mocha3);
        padding: 14px 40px;
      }
      .bc-inner {
        max-width: 1240px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
      }
      .bc-strip a {
        font-size: 12px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        transition: color 0.15s;
      }
      .bc-strip a:hover {
        color: var(--gold);
      }
      .bc-strip svg {
        width: 10px;
        height: 10px;
        stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
      }
      .bc-strip span {
        font-size: 12px;
        color: var(--gold);
      }

      /* ══ SECTIONS ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
      .section {
        padding: 88px 40px;
      }
      .sec-inner {
        max-width: 1240px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }
      .ey {
        display: inline-block;
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
        color: var(--indigo);
      }
      .ey-lt {
        display: inline-block;
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
        color: #8bb8f0;
      }
      .ey-gold {
        display: inline-block;
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
        color: var(--gold);
      }
      h2.st {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 46px);
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: -0.4px;
        line-height: 1.1;
        color: var(--ink);
        margin-bottom: 14px;
      }
      h2.st.lt {
        color: var(--white);
      }
      h2.st em {
        font-style: italic;
        color: var(--indigo);
      }
      h2.st.lt em {
        color: var(--gold);
      }
      .ss {
        font-size: 15px;
        font-weight: 300;
        color: var(--slate);
        max-width: 540px;
        line-height: 1.75;
      }
      .ss.lt {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      }
      .tc {
        text-align: center;
      }
      .tc .ss {
        margin: 0 auto;
      }

      /* ══ WHAT IS LOPBUILDER ════════════════════════════════ */
      #what {
        background: var(--white);
      }
      .what-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 80px;
        align-items: center;
      }
      .wv-main {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy3) 40%, var(--indigo) 100%);
        border-radius: var(--r20);
        height: 440px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 18px;
        overflow: hidden;
        position: relative;
      }
      .wv-main::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        opacity: 0.1;
        background-image:
          repeating-linear-gradient(
            0deg,
            rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3) 0,
            rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3) 1px,
            transparent 0,
            transparent 20px
          ),
          repeating-linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3) 0,
            rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3) 1px,
            transparent 0,
            transparent 20px
          );
        background-size: 20px 20px;
      }
      /* Building silhouette art */
      .wv-buildings {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 55%;
        z-index: 1;
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-end;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 4px;
        padding: 0 20px;
      }
      .wv-bld {
        background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.15);
        border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
        border-top: 2px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
      }
      .wv-badge-block {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        text-align: center;
        background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.12);
        border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.28);
        border-radius: var(--r14);
        padding: 20px 28px;
      }
      .wvb-lop {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 38px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--white);
      }
      .wvb-lop span {
        color: var(--gold);
      }
      .wvb-sub {
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
        margin-top: 5px;
      }
      .wv-verified-pill {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        background: rgba(91, 143, 212, 0.2);
        border: 1px solid rgba(91, 143, 212, 0.38);
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 7px 15px;
      }
      .wv-verified-pill svg {
        width: 13px;
        height: 13px;
        stroke: #8bb8f0;
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2.5;
      }
      .wv-verified-pill span {
        font-size: 12px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #8bb8f0;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      }
      .wv-stats-row {
        display: flex;
        gap: 20px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }
      .wvs {
        text-align: center;
      }
      .wvs-num {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 26px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--gold);
      }
      .wvs-lbl {
        font-size: 10px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
        margin-top: 2px;
      }
      /* Floating tier badges */
      .wv-tiers {
        position: absolute;
        top: 16px;
        right: -16px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
        z-index: 4;
      }
      .wv-tier-badge {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        background: var(--white);
        border-radius: var(--r10);
        padding: 9px 13px;
        box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
        min-width: 110px;
      }
      .wv-tier-badge .tdot {
        width: 10px;
        height: 10px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .wv-tier-badge .tname {
        font-size: 12px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--ink);
      }
      .wv-tier-badge .tcnt {
        font-size: 10px;
        color: var(--ghost);
        margin-left: auto;
      }
      .what-content p {
        font-size: 15px;
        color: var(--slate);
        line-height: 1.75;
        font-weight: 300;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
      }
      .bullets {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 22px;
      }
      .bullet-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
        font-size: 14px;
        color: var(--ink);
      }
      .b-ico {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
        background: var(--indigo-lt);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-top: 1px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.2);
      }
      .b-ico svg {
        width: 11px;
        height: 11px;
        stroke: var(--indigo2);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 3;
      }

      /* ══ OFF-PLAN ADVANTAGE ════════════════════════════════ */
      #offplan {
        background: var(--cream);
      }
      .offplan-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 18px;
        margin-top: 52px;
      }
      .op-card {
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1px solid var(--fog);
        border-radius: var(--r14);
        padding: 28px 24px;
        transition: all 0.22s;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .op-card::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 3px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo), var(--gold));
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: left;
        transition: transform 0.3s;
      }
      .op-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
        box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
        border-color: rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.2);
      }
      .op-card:hover::after {
        transform: scaleX(1);
      }
      .op-ico {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        background: var(--indigo-lt);
        border-radius: 12px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.15);
      }
      .op-ico svg {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
        stroke: var(--indigo2);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 1.8;
      }
      .op-card h3 {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 19px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--ink);
        margin-bottom: 9px;
      }
      .op-card p {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        color: var(--slate);
        line-height: 1.7;
        font-weight: 300;
      }

      /* ══ HOW IT WORKS ══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #how {
        background: var(--navy);
      }
      .how-tabs {
        display: flex;
        gap: 4px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        border-radius: var(--r10);
        padding: 4px;
        max-width: 380px;
        margin: 0 auto 48px;
        cursor: pointer;
      }
      .how-tab {
        flex: 1;
        padding: 10px 14px;
        text-align: center;
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
        border-radius: 8px;
        transition: all 0.2s;
        cursor: pointer;
      }
      .how-tab.active {
        background: var(--indigo2);
        color: var(--white);
      }
      .how-panel {
        display: none;
      }
      .how-panel.active {
        display: block;
      }
      .steps {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
        gap: 0;
        position: relative;
      }
      .steps::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 28px;
        left: 10%;
        right: 10%;
        height: 1px;
        background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.12);
        z-index: 0;
      }
      .step {
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
        padding: 0 10px;
      }
      .step-ring {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        margin: 0 auto 20px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        transition: all 0.2s;
      }
      .step:hover .step-ring {
        background: rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.2);
        border-color: rgba(91, 143, 212, 0.35);
      }
      .step.active .step-ring {
        background: var(--indigo2);
        border-color: var(--indigo2);
      }
      .step-ring svg {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
        stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 1.8;
      }
      .step.active .step-ring svg {
        stroke: var(--white);
      }
      .step h4 {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 15px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--white);
        margin-bottom: 7px;
      }
      .step p {
        font-size: 12px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.36);
        line-height: 1.6;
        font-weight: 300;
      }

      /* ══ BUILDER TIERS ═════════════════════════════════════ */
      #tiers {
        background: var(--cream);
      }
      .tiers-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
        margin-top: 52px;
      }
      .tier-card {
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1px solid var(--fog);
        border-radius: var(--r20);
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: all 0.22s;
        position: relative;
      }
      .tier-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
      }
      .tier-card.featured {
        border-color: var(--gold-tier);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold-tier);
      }
      .tc-head {
        padding: 28px 26px 22px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--fog);
        position: relative;
      }
      .tier-medal {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        border-radius: 0 var(--r20) 0 var(--r14);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
      }
      .tier-medal svg {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
      }
      .tc-name {
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
      }
      .tc-badge {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        padding: 4px 12px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        font-size: 12px;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
      }
      .tc-tag {
        font-size: 11px;
        color: var(--ghost);
        font-weight: 300;
      }
      .tc-body {
        padding: 20px 26px 26px;
      }
      .tc-desc {
        font-size: 13px;
        color: var(--slate);
        line-height: 1.6;
        font-weight: 300;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
        min-height: 48px;
      }
      .tc-perks {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 9px;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
      }
      .tc-perk {
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
        font-size: 13px;
        color: var(--ink);
      }
      .tc-perk svg {
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2.5;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-top: 1px;
      }
      .btn-tier {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px;
        border-radius: var(--r10);
        font-size: 13.5px;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        transition: all 0.15s;
        cursor: pointer;
      }
      .bronze .tc-name {
        color: var(--bronze);
      }
      .bronze .tc-badge {
        background: rgba(205, 127, 50, 0.12);
        color: var(--bronze);
      }
      .bronze .tier-medal {
        background: rgba(205, 127, 50, 0.12);
      }
      .bronze .tier-medal svg {
        stroke: var(--bronze);
      }
      .bronze .btn-tier {
        background: transparent;
        color: var(--bronze);
        border: 1px solid rgba(205, 127, 50, 0.3);
      }
      .bronze .btn-tier:hover {
        background: rgba(205, 127, 50, 0.08);
      }
      .silver .tc-name {
        color: #7a8999;
      }
      .silver .tc-badge {
        background: rgba(168, 169, 173, 0.15);
        color: #6a7a8a;
      }
      .silver .tier-medal {
        background: rgba(168, 169, 173, 0.12);
      }
      .silver .tier-medal svg {
        stroke: var(--silver);
      }
      .silver .btn-tier {
        background: transparent;
        color: #6a7a8a;
        border: 1px solid rgba(168, 169, 173, 0.3);
      }
      .silver .btn-tier:hover {
        background: rgba(168, 169, 173, 0.08);
      }
      .gold-tier .tc-name {
        color: #9a6a10;
      }
      .gold-tier .tc-badge {
        background: var(--gold-lt);
        color: #9a6a10;
      }
      .gold-tier .tier-medal {
        background: var(--gold-lt);
      }
      .gold-tier .tier-medal svg {
        stroke: var(--gold);
      }
      .gold-tier .btn-tier {
        background: var(--gold);
        color: var(--navy);
      }
      .gold-tier .btn-tier:hover {
        background: var(--gold2);
      }

      /* ══ BUILDER DIRECTORY ═════════════════════════════════ */
      #directory {
        background: var(--white);
      }
      .dir-search {
        display: flex;
        gap: 10px;
        align-items: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        background: var(--smoke);
        border: 1px solid var(--fog);
        border-radius: var(--r14);
        padding: 16px 20px;
        margin-bottom: 32px;
      }
      .dir-search-input {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 180px;
        padding: 10px 14px;
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1px solid var(--fog);
        border-radius: var(--r6);
        font-size: 13.5px;
        color: var(--ink);
        outline: none;
      }
      .dir-search-input:focus {
        border-color: rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.4);
      }
      .dir-filter {
        padding: 9px 14px;
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1px solid var(--fog);
        border-radius: var(--r6);
        font-size: 13.5px;
        color: var(--ink);
        outline: none;
        appearance: none;
        cursor: pointer;
        min-width: 130px;
      }
      .btn-dir-search {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        background: var(--indigo);
        color: var(--white);
        border-radius: var(--r6);
        font-size: 13.5px;
        font-weight: 600;
        transition: all 0.15s;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        white-space: nowrap;
      }
      .btn-dir-search:hover {
        background: var(--indigo2);
      }
      .btn-dir-search svg {
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
        stroke: var(--white);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
      }
      .builder-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
      }
      .builder-card {
        background: var(--cream);
        border: 1px solid var(--fog);
        border-radius: var(--r14);
        padding: 28px;
        transition: all 0.22s;
        position: relative;
      }
      .builder-card:hover {
        border-color: rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.25);
        box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
      }
      .builder-card::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 3px;
        border-radius: var(--r14) var(--r14) 0 0;
      }
      .builder-card.t-bronze::before {
        background: var(--bronze);
      }
      .builder-card.t-silver::before {
        background: var(--silver);
      }
      .builder-card.t-gold::before {
        background: var(--gold);
      }
      .bc-top {
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
      }
      .bc-ava {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        border-radius: var(--r10);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 600;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        border: 2px solid var(--fog);
      }
      .bc-meta {
        flex: 1;
      }
      .bc-name {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 18px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--ink);
        margin-bottom: 3px;
      }
      .bc-location {
        font-size: 12px;
        color: var(--slate);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 4px;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
      }
      .bc-location svg {
        width: 11px;
        height: 11px;
        stroke: var(--ghost);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
      }
      .bc-spec {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 5px;
      }
      .bc-spec span {
        font-size: 10.5px;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        padding: 2px 8px;
        border-radius: 20px;
      }
      .bc-tier-badge {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 4px;
        padding: 3px 9px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        font-size: 11px;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
      }
      /* Stats 2x2 */
      .bc-stats {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
      }
      .bc-stat {
        background: var(--white);
        border-radius: var(--r6);
        padding: 11px 12px;
        text-align: center;
      }
      .bc-stat-num {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 19px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--ink);
        line-height: 1;
        margin-bottom: 3px;
      }
      .bc-stat-lbl {
        font-size: 10px;
        color: var(--ghost);
        line-height: 1.3;
      }
      .bc-verified {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 4px;
        font-size: 11px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--indigo2);
        background: var(--indigo-lt);
        padding: 3px 8px;
        border-radius: 20px;
      }
      .bc-verified svg {
        width: 11px;
        height: 11px;
        stroke: var(--indigo2);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2.5;
      }
      .bc-action {
        display: flex;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-top: 16px;
        padding-top: 14px;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--fog);
      }
      .btn-bc-view {
        flex: 1;
        padding: 9px;
        background: var(--smoke);
        border-radius: var(--r6);
        font-size: 12.5px;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--ink);
        transition: all 0.15s;
        text-align: center;
        cursor: pointer;
      }
      .btn-bc-view:hover {
        background: var(--fog);
      }
      .btn-bc-contact {
        flex: 1;
        padding: 9px;
        background: var(--indigo);
        border-radius: var(--r6);
        font-size: 12.5px;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--white);
        transition: all 0.15s;
        text-align: center;
        cursor: pointer;
      }
      .btn-bc-contact:hover {
        background: var(--indigo2);
      }
      .bc-projects {
        margin-top: 0;
      }
      .bc-projects-label {
        font-size: 10.5px;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--ghost);
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
      }
      .bc-project-chips {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 6px;
      }
      .bc-chip {
        font-size: 11px;
        padding: 3px 10px;
        background: var(--mist);
        border-radius: 20px;
        color: var(--indigo);
        font-weight: 500;
        border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.1);
      }
      .dir-more {
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 32px;
      }
      .btn-more {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 13px 32px;
        border: 1px solid var(--indigo);
        color: var(--indigo);
        border-radius: var(--r6);
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 500;
        transition: all 0.2s;
        cursor: pointer;
      }
      .btn-more:hover {
        background: var(--indigo);
        color: var(--white);
      }
      .btn-more svg {
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
        stroke: currentColor;
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
      }

      /* ══ BENEFITS ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
      #benefits {
        background: var(--navy);
      }
      .benefits-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 18px;
        margin-top: 52px;
      }
      .ben-card {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border-radius: var(--r14);
        padding: 26px 22px;
        transition: all 0.2s;
      }
      .ben-card:hover {
        background: rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.1);
        border-color: rgba(91, 143, 212, 0.2);
      }
      .ben-ico {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        background: rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.25);
        border-radius: 12px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
      }
      .ben-ico svg {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
        stroke: var(--gold);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 1.8;
      }
      .ben-card h3 {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 18px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--white);
        margin-bottom: 8px;
      }
      .ben-card p {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
        line-height: 1.7;
        font-weight: 300;
      }

      /* ══ APPLY FORM ════════════════════════════════════════ */
      #apply {
        background: var(--cream);
      }
      .apply-layout {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
        align-items: start;
        margin-top: 52px;
      }
      .apply-form {
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1px solid var(--fog);
        border-radius: var(--r20);
        padding: 36px;
      }
      .apply-form h3 {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 22px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--ink);
        margin-bottom: 6px;
      }
      .apply-form > p {
        font-size: 13px;
        color: var(--slate);
        font-weight: 300;
        margin-bottom: 26px;
      }
      .fg {
        margin-bottom: 14px;
      }
      .fg label {
        display: block;
        font-size: 10.5px;
        letter-spacing: 0.8px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--ghost);
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
      }
      .fi {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 11px 13px;
        background: var(--smoke);
        border: 1px solid var(--fog);
        border-radius: var(--r6);
        color: var(--ink);
        font-size: 13.5px;
        outline: none;
        transition: border-color 0.15s;
        appearance: none;
      }
      .fi:focus {
        border-color: rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.4);
        background: var(--white);
      }
      .frow {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
      }
      .btn-apply {
        width: 100%;
        background: var(--indigo);
        color: var(--white);
        padding: 13px;
        border: none;
        border-radius: var(--r10);
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        transition: background 0.15s;
        margin-top: 6px;
      }
      .btn-apply:hover {
        background: var(--indigo2);
      }
      .apply-note {
        font-size: 11px;
        color: var(--ghost);
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 10px;
        line-height: 1.6;
      }
      .apply-info {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
      }
      .ai-card {
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1px solid var(--fog);
        border-radius: var(--r14);
        padding: 22px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 14px;
        transition: all 0.2s;
      }
      .ai-card:hover {
        border-color: rgba(30, 58, 106, 0.2);
        box-shadow: var(--sh);
      }
      .ai-ico {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        background: var(--indigo-lt);
        border-radius: 11px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .ai-ico svg {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        stroke: var(--indigo2);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 1.8;
      }
      .ai-title {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 16px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--ink);
        margin-bottom: 5px;
      }
      .ai-desc {
        font-size: 13px;
        color: var(--slate);
        line-height: 1.6;
        font-weight: 300;
      }
      .ai-reqs {
        background: var(--smoke);
        border-radius: var(--r14);
        padding: 20px 22px;
      }
      .ai-reqs-title {
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--ghost);
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
      }
      .req-list {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 9px;
      }
      .req-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        font-size: 13px;
        color: var(--ink);
      }
      .req-item svg {
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
        stroke: var(--ok);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2.5;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }

      /* ══ STATS BAND ════════════════════════════════════════ */
      #stats-band {
        background: var(--mocha);
        padding: 72px 40px;
      }
      .stats-band-inner {
        max-width: 1240px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 72px;
        align-items: center;
      }
      .sb-left h2 {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 40px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--white);
        margin-bottom: 14px;
        line-height: 1.1;
      }
      .sb-left h2 em {
        font-style: italic;
        color: var(--gold);
      }
      .sb-left p {
        font-size: 15px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        font-weight: 300;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
        line-height: 1.7;
      }
      .sb-btns {
        display: flex;
        gap: 12px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }
      .btn-sb-w {
        background: var(--white);
        color: var(--mocha);
        padding: 13px 28px;
        border-radius: var(--r6);
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 600;
        transition: all 0.15s;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 7px;
      }
      .btn-sb-w:hover {
        background: var(--cream);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
      }
      .btn-sb-w svg {
        width: 15px;
        height: 15px;
        stroke: var(--mocha);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
      }
      .btn-sb-ow {
        background: transparent;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
        padding: 12px 24px;
        border-radius: var(--r6);
        font-size: 14px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
        transition: all 0.15s;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 7px;
      }
      .btn-sb-ow:hover {
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
        color: var(--white);
      }
      .btn-sb-ow svg {
        width: 15px;
        height: 15px;
        stroke: currentColor;
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
      }
      .sb-right {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
      }
      .sb-stat {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-radius: var(--r14);
        padding: 22px 20px;
        transition: all 0.2s;
      }
      .sb-stat:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
      }
      .sbs-num {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 36px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--gold);
        line-height: 1;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
      }
      .sbs-lbl {
        font-size: 12px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
        font-weight: 300;
        line-height: 1.4;
      }

      /* ══ TESTIMONIALS ══════════════════════════════════════ */
      #testimonials {
        background: var(--white);
      }
      .test-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 18px;
        margin-top: 48px;
      }
      .test-card {
        background: var(--cream);
        border: 1px solid var(--fog);
        border-radius: var(--r14);
        padding: 26px;
        transition: all 0.2s;
      }
      .test-card:hover {
        border-color: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
        box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
      }
      .test-stars {
        display: flex;
        gap: 3px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
      }
      .test-stars svg {
        width: 13px;
        height: 13px;
        fill: var(--gold);
      }
      .test-quote {
        font-size: 14px;
        color: #3a3830;
        line-height: 1.7;
        font-weight: 300;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        font-style: italic;
      }
      .test-author {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
      }
      .test-ava {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 600;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .test-name {
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--ink);
      }
      .test-detail {
        font-size: 11px;
        color: var(--ghost);
      }
      .test-tag {
        display: inline-block;
        font-size: 10px;
        padding: 2px 8px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-top: 3px;
        background: var(--indigo-lt);
        color: var(--indigo2);
      }

      /* ══ FAQ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
      #faq {
        background: var(--cream);
        padding: 88px 40px;
      }
      .faq-layout {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
      }
      .faq-list {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
      }
      .faq-item {
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1px solid var(--fog);
        border-radius: var(--r10);
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .faq-q {
        padding: 17px 20px;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--ink);
        cursor: pointer;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        transition: background 0.15s;
      }
      .faq-q:hover {
        background: var(--smoke);
      }
      .faq-q svg {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
        stroke: var(--ghost);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        transition: transform 0.2s;
      }
      .faq-item.open .faq-q svg {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
        stroke: var(--indigo2);
      }
      .faq-item.open .faq-q {
        color: var(--indigo2);
      }
      .faq-a {
        display: none;
        padding: 0 20px 17px;
        font-size: 13px;
        color: var(--slate);
        line-height: 1.7;
        font-weight: 300;
      }
      .faq-item.open .faq-a {
        display: block;
      }
      .faq-contact {
        background: var(--indigo);
        border-radius: var(--r20);
        padding: 34px 28px;
      }
      .faq-contact h3 {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 26px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--white);
        margin-bottom: 10px;
      }
      .faq-contact p {
        font-size: 14px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        font-weight: 300;
        margin-bottom: 26px;
        line-height: 1.7;
      }
      .co-opts {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
      }
      .co-opt {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 13px 15px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-radius: var(--r10);
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: background 0.15s;
      }
      .co-opt:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
      }
      .co-ico {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.2);
        border-radius: 9px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
      .co-ico svg {
        width: 17px;
        height: 17px;
        stroke: var(--gold);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
      }
      .co-label {
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--white);
      }
      .co-sub {
        font-size: 11px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
      }

      /* ══ NEWSLETTER ════════════════════════════════════════ */
      #newsletter {
        background: var(--navy);
        padding: 64px 40px;
        text-align: center;
      }
      .nl-inner {
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }
      .nl-inner h2 {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 36px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--white);
        margin-bottom: 10px;
      }
      .nl-inner p {
        font-size: 14px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        font-weight: 300;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
      }
      .nl-form {
        display: flex;
        gap: 10px;
      }
      .nl-input {
        flex: 1;
        padding: 12px 16px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
        border-radius: var(--r6);
        color: var(--white);
        font-family: var(--sans);
        font-size: 14px;
        outline: none;
      }
      .nl-input::placeholder {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      }
      .nl-input:focus {
        border-color: rgba(91, 143, 212, 0.4);
      }
      .btn-nl {
        background: var(--indigo);
        color: var(--white);
        padding: 12px 24px;
        border-radius: var(--r6);
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 600;
        white-space: nowrap;
        transition: all 0.15s;
      }
      .btn-nl:hover {
        background: var(--indigo2);
      }

      /* ─── FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
      footer {
        background: var(--navy);
        padding: 72px 5% 0;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.12);
      }
      .footer-inner {
        max-width: 1240px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }
      .footer-top {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
        padding-bottom: 56px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      }
      .footer-brand p {
        font-size: 14px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        line-height: 1.75;
        margin-top: 16px;
        font-weight: 300;
        max-width: 260px;
      }
      .footer-social {
        display: flex;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-top: 24px;
      }
      .social-btn {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
        border-radius: 8px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        transition: all 0.15s;
        cursor: pointer;
      }
      .social-btn:hover {
        border-color: var(--gold);
        color: var(--gold);
      }
      .social-btn svg {
        width: 15px;
        height: 15px;
        stroke: currentColor;
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
      }
      .footer-col h5 {
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 1.8px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
      }
      .footer-col a {
        display: block;
        font-size: 13px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
        margin-bottom: 11px;
        transition: color 0.15s;
        font-weight: 300;
      }
      .footer-col a:hover {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      }
      .footer-bottom {
        padding: 24px 0;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 12px;
      }
      .footer-bottom p {
        font-size: 12px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      }
      .footer-reg {
        font-size: 11px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      }
      .footer-badges {
        display: flex;
        gap: 8px;
      }
      .fbadge {
        padding: 4px 10px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border-radius: 5px;
        font-size: 10px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      }

      /* ══ MODAL ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
      .modal-ov {
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: 500;
        background: rgba(13, 27, 46, 0.65);
        backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        display: none;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 20px;
      }
      .modal-ov.open {
        display: flex;
      }
      .modal {
        background: var(--white);
        border-radius: var(--r20);
        padding: 36px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 480px;
        max-height: 90vh;
        overflow-y: auto;
        position: relative;
      }
      .modal-x {
        position: absolute;
        top: 16px;
        right: 16px;
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        background: var(--smoke);
        border: none;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        cursor: pointer;
      }
      .modal-x svg {
        width: 13px;
        height: 13px;
        stroke: var(--slate);
        fill: none;
        stroke-width: 2;
      }
      .modal h3 {
        font-family: var(--serif);
        font-size: 24px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--ink);
        margin-bottom: 6px;
      }
      .modal > p {
        font-size: 13px;
        color: var(--slate);
        margin-bottom: 22px;
      }
      .btn-msub {
        width: 100%;
        background: var(--indigo);
        color: var(--white);
        padding: 13px;
        border: none;
        border-radius: var(--r10);
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        transition: background 0.15s;
        margin-top: 6px;
      }
      .btn-msub:hover {
        background: var(--indigo2);
      }
      .modal-note {
        font-size: 11px;
        color: var(--ghost);
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 10px;
        line-height: 1.6;
      }

      /* ══ RESPONSIVE ═════════════════════════════════════════ */
      @media (max-width: 1100px) {
        #hero {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          gap: 48px;
          padding: 100px 5% 64px;
        }
        #hero::after {
          width: 100%;
          opacity: 0.2;
        }
        .what-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        .wv-main {
          height: 240px;
        }
        .wv-tiers {
          display: none;
        }
        .tiers-grid,
        .offplan-grid,
        .benefits-grid,
        .test-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        }
        .builder-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        .steps {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
        }
        .steps::before {
          display: none;
        }
        .apply-layout,
        .stats-band-inner,
        .faq-layout {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        .ft-top {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
        }
        .ft-brand {
          grid-column: span 3;
        }
      }
      @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .nav-links {
          display: none;
        }
        #nav {
          padding: 0 20px;
        }
        .hero-dual-btns {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        .tiers-grid,
        .offplan-grid,
        .benefits-grid,
        .test-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        .bc-stats {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        }
        .steps {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        }
        .section,
        #faq,
        #newsletter,
        #stats-band {
          padding: 60px 20px;
        }
        #how {
          padding: 60px 20px;
        }
        .nl-form {
          flex-direction: column;
        }
        footer,
        .bc-strip {
          padding-left: 20px;
          padding-right: 20px;
        }
        .ft-top {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
          gap: 24px;
        }
        .ft-brand {
          grid-column: span 2;
        }
        .frow,
        .hrow {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        .sb-right {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        }
      }