:root{
    --ink:#0D2748;
    --ink-2:#123761;
    --ink-3:#184680;
    --parchment: #fff;
    --mint:#DCEDE4;
    --parchment-2:#E9F0F7;
    --brass:#39A536;
    --brass-light:#6FC948;
    --slate:#181a1e;
    --ink-text:#0E2036;
    --verified:#2C8A2E;
    --line-on-dark: rgba(210,226,245,0.16);
    --line-on-light: rgba(14,32,54,0.12);
    --shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(13,39,72,0.14);
    --radius: 16px;
    --radius-pill: 999px;
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    background:var(--parchment);
    color:var(--ink-text);
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  ul{list-style:none;}
  .serif{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;}
  .mono{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;}
  .wrap{max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px;}
  @media (max-width:640px){ .wrap{padding:0 20px;} }

  .eyebrow{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--brass);
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{
    content:"";
    width:26px; height:1px; background:var(--brass);
    display:inline-block;
  }

  h1,h2,h3{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight:700; line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,44px); font-weight:700;}
  .section-head{max-width:640px; margin-bottom:56px;}
  .section-head p{color:var(--slate); font-size:16px; margin-top:14px;}
  .section-head.center{margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center;}
  .section-head.center .eyebrow{justify-content:center;}
  .section-head.center .eyebrow::before{display:none;}

  section{padding:96px 0;}
  @media (max-width:768px){ section{padding:64px 0;} }

  .btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
    padding:15px 32px;
    font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:14.5px;
    letter-spacing:.01em;
    border-radius:0;
    cursor:pointer;
    border:1px solid transparent;
    transition:all .22s ease;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .btn:active{ transform:scale(.96); }
  .btn-primary{ background:var(--brass); color:white; }
  .btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--brass-light); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(57,165,54,0.28); }
  .btn-outline-dark{ border-color:rgba(246,243,236,0.35); color:var(--parchment); }
  .btn-outline-dark:hover{ border-color:var(--brass); color:var(--brass-light); }
  .btn-outline-light{ border-color:var(--ink-text); color:var(--ink-text); }
  .btn-outline-light:hover{ border-color:var(--brass); color:var(--brass); background:rgba(57,165,54,0.08);}

  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  header{
    position:sticky; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:200;
    background:#ffffff; /* solid white — never transparent */
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-on-light);
    box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(13,39,72,0.06);
    transition:box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  header.scrolled{
    background:#ffffff;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-on-light);
    box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(13,39,72,0.09);
  }
  .nav{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:16px 28px;
    max-width:1280px; margin:0 auto;
    gap:20px;
  }
  .logo{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size:19px; font-weight:700;
    flex-shrink:0; margin-right:8px;
  }
  .logo img.logo-icon{ height:36px; width:auto; display:block; }
  .logo-text{ display:flex; gap:5px; }
  .logo .lg-a{ color:var(--ink); transition:color .3s ease; }
  .logo .lg-b{ color:var(--brass-light); }
  .nav-links{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px; flex-wrap:nowrap;}
  .nav-links a{
   font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 400;
    text-transform: capitalize;
    transition: color .2s;
    white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .mobile-cta{ display:none; }
  .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--brass);}
  .nav-cta{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex-shrink:0;}
  .nav-cta .btn{padding:10px 16px; font-size:16px; font-weight:400; white-space:nowrap;}
  .nav-phone{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink-text);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color .3s ease;
  }
  .nav-phone svg{ color:var(--brass); flex-shrink:0; }
  .hamburger{display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; cursor:pointer; background:none; border:none; z-index:210; position:relative; padding:10px; margin:-10px;}
  .nav-close{ display:none; }
  .hamburger span{width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--ink); transition:background .3s ease;}

  /* ---------- FLOATING SIDE CTA RAIL ---------- */
  .side-cta{
    position:fixed; right:0; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); z-index:150;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    box-shadow:-4px 0 20px rgba(13,39,72,0.18);
  }
  .side-cta a{
    width:52px; height:52px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    background:var(--brass); color:#fff; transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
  .side-cta a:hover{ background:var(--ink); transform:scale(1.06); }
  .side-cta a + a{ border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

  @media (max-width:1180px){
    .nav-links{
      position:fixed; top:64px; left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
      background:#fff; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-start;
      padding:40px 28px; gap:22px;
      transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .3s ease;
      border-top:1px solid var(--line-on-light);
      z-index:195; height: 450px;
    }
    .nav-links.open{transform:translateX(0);}
    .nav-links a{font-size:16px; color:var(--ink-text);}
    .nav-cta{display:none;}
    .nav-links.open ~ .nav-cta, .nav-links .mobile-cta{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; margin-top:10px;}
    .hamburger{display:flex;}

    body.nav-open{ overflow:hidden; }

    .nav-close{
      display:none; position:fixed; top:14px; right:20px; z-index:210;
      width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
      background:var(--ink); color:#fff; font-size:20px; line-height:1; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    }
    body.nav-open .nav-close{ display:flex; }
    body.nav-open .hamburger{ display:none; }
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .side-cta a{ width:44px; height:44px; }
  }

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    min-height:auto;
    /* display:flex; align-items:flex-end; */
    padding:120px 0px;
    color:#fff;
    background-size:cover; background-position:center; background-color:var(--ink);
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero-overlay{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,39,72,0.55) 0%, rgba(13,39,72,0.45) 35%, rgba(13,39,72,0.92) 100%),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(13,39,72,0.6), rgba(13,39,72,0.15) 55%);
  }
  .hero-content{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:1180px; }
  .hero-eyebrow-line{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.16em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow-line span{ width:30px; height:1px; background:var(--brass-light); display:inline-block; }
  .hero h1{
       font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 57px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.06;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 820px;
}
  .hero p.lead{
    margin-top:22px; font-size:16px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    max-width:520px; line-height:1.6;
  }
  .hero-actions{display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:34px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .hero-checklist{ display:flex; gap:22px; margin-top:30px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .hero-checklist span{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:500; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
  .hero-checklist i{
    width:18px; height:18px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff; flex-shrink:0;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-style:normal;
    font-size:10px; color:var(--brass); box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(13,39,72,0.3);
  }
  .stamp{
    width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--verified);
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .stamp::after{content:"✓"; font-size:9px; color:var(--verified);}

  .scroll-down{
    position:absolute; right:36px; bottom:28px; z-index:2;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  .scroll-down i{ font-style:normal; animation:scrollBounce 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes scrollBounce{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); opacity:.6;} 50%{ transform:translateY(6px); opacity:1;} }

  @media (max-width:940px){
    .hero{ padding-bottom:64px; }
    .scroll-down{ display:none; }
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .hero-checklist{ gap:14px 20px; }
  }

  /* ---------- STATS ---------- */
  .stats-bar{ position:relative; z-index:3; margin-top:-56px; }
  .stats-card{
    background:#fff; border-radius:0px; box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(13,39,72,0.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(13,39,72,0.05);
  }
  .stats-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
    padding:36px 0;
  }
  .stat{ text-align:center; padding:0 12px; border-left:1px solid var(--line-on-light); }
  .stat-icon{ color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:8px; }
  .stat:first-child{border-left:none;}
  .stat.reveal:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s;}
  .stat.reveal:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s;}
  .stat.reveal:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s;}
  .stat.reveal:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s;}
  .stat.reveal:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.32s;}
  .stat .num{ font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,32px); color:var(--ink); font-weight:800;}
  .stat .label{ margin-top:6px; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--slate); letter-spacing:.02em;}
  @media (max-width:860px){
    .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:28px 0; padding:28px 20px;}
    .stat{border-left:none; border-top:1px solid var(--line-on-light); padding-top:20px;}
    .stat:nth-child(odd){border-right:1px solid var(--line-on-light);}
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .stats-bar{ margin-top:-36px; } }

  /* ---------- ABOUT ---------- */
  .about{ background:var(--parchment); padding-top:120px; }
  .about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:64px; align-items:start;}
  /*.about-visual{*/
  /*  border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; min-height:360px;*/
  /*  border:1px solid var(--line-on-light); box-shadow:var(--shadow);*/
  /*}*/
  .about-visual img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
  .about-body h2{ font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,38px); color:var(--ink); margin:8px 0 20px; }
  .round-row{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:8px; }
  .round-pill{ border:1px solid var(--line-on-light); border-radius:20px; padding:6px 13px; font-size:12px; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; color:var(--slate);}
  .about-body p{ color: var(--slate);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-weight: 300; }
  .about-body p:first-child{ font-size:16px; color:var(--ink-text); font-weight:500; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px;} .about-visual{min-height:280px;} }

  /* ---------- PROCESS ---------- */
  .process{ background:var(--parchment-2); }
  .process-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
  .process-step.reveal:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s;}
  .process-step.reveal:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s;}
  .process-step.reveal:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s;}
  .process-step.reveal:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s;}
  .process-step{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:80px 1fr; gap:28px;
    padding:32px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line-on-light);
    align-items:start;
  }
  .process-step:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-on-light); }
  .process-step .idx{ font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif; font-size:38px; color:var(--brass); font-weight:700;}
  .process-step h3{ font-size:20px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .process-step p{ color:var(--slate); max-width:600px; }
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .process-step{grid-template-columns:50px 1fr; gap:16px;}
    .process-step .idx{font-size:28px;}
  }

  /* ---------- WHY CHOOSE ---------- */
  .why{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--parchment); }
  .why .section-head p{ color:rgba(246,243,236,0.65); }
  .why-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; }
  .why-item{ background:var(--ink-2); padding:32px 26px; border-radius:var(--radius); transition:background .25s ease, transform .25s ease; }
  .why-item:hover{ background:var(--ink-3); transform:translateY(-4px); }
  .why-item.reveal:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s;}
  .why-item.reveal:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.06s;}
  .why-item.reveal:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.12s;}
  .why-item.reveal:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.18s;}
  .why-item.reveal:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.24s;}
  .why-item.reveal:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.3s;}
  .why-item:hover .check{ transform:scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg); background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); }
  .why-item .check{
    width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:12px; border:1px solid var(--brass);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:18px;
    color:var(--brass); font-size:15px; transition:transform .3s ease, background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
  }
  .why-item h3{ font-size:16px; font-weight:700; font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .why-item p{ font-size:14.5px; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.6); margin-bottom:14px; }
  .why-cta{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-size:13px; font-weight:700;
    color:var(--brass-light); transition:gap .2s ease;
  }
  .why-item:hover .why-cta{ gap:10px; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:560px){ .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ---------- INDUSTRIES ---------- */
  .industries{ background:var(--parchment); }
  .ind-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px;}
  .ind-card{
    border:1px solid var(--line-on-light); border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:28px 22px; background:#fff;
    transition:border-color .2s, transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  }
  .ind-card:hover{ border-color:var(--brass); transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
  .ind-card.reveal:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s;}
  .ind-card.reveal:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.06s;}
  .ind-card.reveal:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.12s;}
  .ind-card.reveal:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.18s;}
  .ind-card.reveal:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.24s;}
  .ind-card.reveal:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.3s;}
  .ind-card.reveal:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.36s;}
  .ind-card.reveal:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.42s;}
  .ind-card .icon{
    width:40px; height:40px; margin-bottom:16px;
    transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  }
  .ind-card:hover .icon{ transform:scale(1.15) rotate(-4deg); }
  .ind-card h3{ font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif; font-size:15.5px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .ind-card p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--slate); }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .ind-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:480px){ .ind-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
  .testimonials{ background:var(--ink-3); color:var(--parchment); padding-bottom:70px; }
  .testimonial-carousel{
    position:relative; max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  }
  .test-track{
    display:flex; gap:24px; overflow-x:auto; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior:smooth; padding:4px 2px 16px;
    -ms-overflow-style:none; scrollbar-width:none;
  }
  .test-track::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
  .test-card{
    background:var(--ink-2); border:1px solid var(--line-on-dark); padding:30px 26px; border-radius:var(--radius);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between;
    transition:transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
    flex:0 0 320px; scroll-snap-align:start;
  }
  .test-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--brass); }
  .test-card .stars{ color:var(--brass); font-size:14px; letter-spacing:2px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .test-card p.quote{ font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif; font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.55; font-style:normal; font-weight:500; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.9);}
  .test-card .who{ margin-top:22px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
  .who .avatar{ width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; border:2px solid var(--brass); flex-shrink:0; }
  .who .name{ font-size:14px; font-weight:600; }
  .who .role{ font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.55); }

  .carousel-arrow{
    flex-shrink:0; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line-on-dark);
    background:var(--ink-2); color:var(--parchment); font-size:22px; cursor:pointer;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .carousel-arrow:hover{ background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--brass); }
  .carousel-dots{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:8px; margin-top:22px; }
  .carousel-dots span{
    width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--line-on-dark); cursor:pointer; transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
  .carousel-dots span.active{ background:var(--brass); transform:scale(1.3); }

  @media (max-width:640px){
    .test-card{ flex-basis:270px; }
    .carousel-arrow{ display:none; }
  }

  /* ---------- RAISE CAPITAL FORM ---------- */
  .raise{ background:var(--parchment-2); }
  .raise-shell{
    background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-on-light); border-radius:var(--radius);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow); overflow:hidden;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;
  }
  .raise-info{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--parchment); padding:48px 40px; }
  .raise-info .eyebrow{ color:var(--brass-light); }
  .raise-info h2{ font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px); color:var(--parchment); margin-bottom:16px;}
  .raise-info p{ color:rgba(246,243,236,0.68); font-size:15px; margin-bottom:26px;}
  .raise-info ul li{ display:flex; gap:10px; font-size:14px; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.8); margin-bottom:12px; align-items:flex-start;}
  .raise-info ul li .stamp{ margin-top:2px; }

  /* ---- Contact Us page ---- */
  .contact-section{ background:var(--parchment-2); padding:70px 0 100px; }
  .contact-info-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; margin-bottom:30px; }
  .contact-info-item{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; padding:12px 10px; border-radius:10px;
    transition:background .2s ease;
  }
  .contact-info-item:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
  .contact-info-icon{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color:var(--brass-light); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .contact-info-label{ display:block; font-size:11.5px; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.5); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; }
  .contact-info-value{ display:block; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--parchment); margin-top:2px; }
  .raise-form{ padding:48px 40px; }
  .form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .form-row.single{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .field label{ display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:7px; color:var(--ink-text);}
  .field .req{ color:var(--brass); }
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea{
    width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border:1px solid var(--line-on-light); border-radius:8px;
    font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; background:var(--parchment); color:var(--ink-text);
    transition:border-color .2s;
  }
  .field select{
    appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none; cursor:pointer;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'><path d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' fill='none' stroke='%235B6B85' stroke-width='1.6' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/></svg>");
    background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:right 14px center; padding-right:36px;
  }
  .field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--brass); background:#fff;}
  .field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:90px; }
  .field-file{
    border:1px dashed var(--slate); border-radius:8px; padding:16px; text-align:center;
    font-size:13.5px; color:var(--slate); cursor:pointer; background:var(--parchment);
  }
  #pitchDeck{ display:none; }
  .field-file.has-file{ border-color:var(--verified); color:var(--verified); }
  .form-submit{ margin-top:0; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .form-note{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--slate); }

  /* ---- 2-step form wizard ---- */
  .form-progress{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:32px; }
  .form-progress-step{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700;
    color:var(--slate); white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .form-progress-step span{
    width:24px; height:24px; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid var(--line-on-light);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:12px; color:var(--slate);
    transition:background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease;
  }
  .form-progress-step.active span{ background:var(--brass); border-color:var(--brass); color:#fff; }
  .form-progress-step.active{ color:var(--ink-text); }
  .form-progress-bar{ flex:1; height:2px; background:var(--line-on-light); position:relative; }
  .form-progress-bar i{
    position:absolute; left:0; top:0; height:100%; width:0%; background:var(--brass);
    transition:width .3s ease; display:block;
  }
  .form-step{ animation:fadeStepIn .35s ease; }
  @keyframes fadeStepIn{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateX(8px);} to{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0);} }
  .form-step-nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-top:8px; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .form-step-nav{ flex-direction:column-reverse; align-items:stretch; }
    .form-step-nav .btn{ width:100%; }
    .form-submit{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; gap:10px; width:100%; }
    .form-submit .btn{ width:100%; }
    .form-note{ text-align:center; }
  }
  .btn-outline-light-form{
    background:none; border:1px solid var(--line-on-light); color:var(--ink-text);
  }
  .btn-outline-light-form:hover{ border-color:var(--brass); color:var(--brass); }

  @media (max-width:900px){
    .raise-shell{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .raise-info, .raise-form{padding:34px 24px;} }

  /* ---------- BLOG ---------- */
  .blog{ background:var(--parchment); }
  .blog-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; }
  .blog-card{ border:1px solid var(--line-on-light); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; background:#fff; transition:transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;}
  .blog-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
  .blog-thumb{ height:160px; background-color:var(--ink); background-size:cover; background-position:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .blog-thumb::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,39,72,0.05), rgba(13,39,72,0.65)); }
  .blog-thumb::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(111,201,72,0.35), transparent 60%);
    transition:transform .5s ease;
  }
  .blog-card:hover .blog-thumb::before{ transform:scale(1.3) rotate(8deg); }
  .blog-thumb .tag{ position:absolute; z-index:2; bottom:14px; left:16px; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--brass-light); letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;}
  .blog-body{ padding:22px 20px 26px; }
  .blog-body h3{ font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif; font-size:19px; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.3;}
  .blog-body p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:16px;}
  .blog-body .read{ font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--brass); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; transition:gap .25s ease; }
  .blog-card:hover .blog-body .read{ gap:10px; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} }
  @media (max-width:560px){ .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
  .faq{ background:var(--parchment-2); }
  .faq-wrap{ max-width:800px; margin:0 auto; }
  .faq-item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-on-light); }
  .faq-q{
    width:100%; text-align:left; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    padding:22px 4px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;
    font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif; font-size:18px; color:var(--ink-text);
  }
  .faq-q .icon{ font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:18px; color:var(--brass); transition:transform .25s; flex-shrink:0;}
  .faq-item.open .faq-q .icon{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
  .faq-a{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .3s ease; }
  .faq-a p{ padding:0 4px 22px; color:var(--slate); font-size:15px; max-width:680px;}

  /* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
  footer{ background:var(--ink); color:rgba(246,243,236,0.75); padding:72px 0 30px; }
  .footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr; gap:48px; padding-bottom:48px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-on-dark); }
  .footer-brand .logo{ margin-bottom:16px; }
  .footer-logo .lg-a{ color:var(--parchment); }
  .footer-logo .lg-b{ color:var(--brass-light); }
  .footer-logo{ font-size:21px; }
  .footer-brand p{ font-size:14px; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.55); max-width:320px; margin-bottom:20px;}
  .footer-col h4{ font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass-light); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .footer-col a, .footer-col p{ display:block; font-size:14.5px; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.7); margin-bottom:12px;}
  .footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--brass-light); }
  .footer-bottom{ padding-top:26px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.4);}
  @media (max-width:800px){ .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px;} }

  .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
  .reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

  @keyframes heroIn{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px);} to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }
  .hero-in{ opacity:0; animation:heroIn .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.68,.35,1) forwards; }

  .nav-links a{ position:relative; }
  .nav-links a::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-4px; width:0; height:1.5px;
    background:var(--brass); transition:width .25s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover::after{ width:100%; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
    .hero-in{ opacity:1; animation:none; }
    html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
    *{ animation-duration:.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.01ms !important; }
  }
  :focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--brass); outline-offset:2px; }

  /* ---------- THANK YOU PAGE ---------- */
  .thanks-hero{ background:var(--parchment); padding:170px 0 100px; }
  .thanks-card{
    max-width:720px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; background:#fff;
    
  }
  .thanks-icon{
    width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--verified); color:#fff;
    font-size:30px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin:0 auto 22px;
  }
  .thanks-card h1{ font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,36px); color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:18px; }
  .thanks-card p{ font-weight:300; color:var(--slate); font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; max-width:560px; margin:0 auto; }
  .thanks-actions{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:14px; margin-top:32px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .thanks-steps{
    max-width:960px; margin:64px auto 0; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px;
  }
  .thanks-step{ text-align:center; padding:0 12px; }
  .thanks-step-num{
    display:inline-block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:13px; font-weight:600;
    color:var(--brass); border:1px solid var(--line-on-light); border-radius:20px; padding:4px 12px; margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .thanks-step h3{ font-size:16px; color:var(--ink-text); margin-bottom:8px; }
  .thanks-step p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.6; }
  @media (max-width:860px){
    .thanks-steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; }
    .thanks-card{ padding:40px 24px; }
  }