/* ==========================================================================
   ForGOD Intelligence Network (FIN) — Student Onboarding
   Design Direction: Mature, Editorial, Conference-Grade
   Palette: Deep Ink (#0B0B0F) · Warm Ivory (#F5EFE3) · Muted Gold (#C9A84C)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --bg-ink: #0B0B0F;
  --bg-elevated: #111118;
  --bg-card: rgba(18, 18, 25, 0.72);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(24, 23, 32, 0.88);
  --bg-card-selected: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.11);
  --bg-input: rgba(15, 15, 22, 0.85);

  --text-ivory: #F5EFE3;
  --text-secondary: rgba(245, 239, 227, 0.72);
  --text-muted: rgba(245, 239, 227, 0.48);

  --accent-gold: #C9A84C;
  --accent-gold-bright: #DFC067;
  --accent-gold-soft: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
  --accent-gold-hairline: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.28);
  --accent-gold-subtle: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14);
  --accent-gold-glow: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);

  --error-tone: #E28B7A;
  --error-bg: rgba(226, 139, 122, 0.1);
  --error-border: rgba(226, 139, 122, 0.45);

  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  --container-max: 1160px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;

  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Reset & Base */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  background-color: var(--bg-ink);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-ink);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--bg-ink);
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Accessibility Skip Link */
.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--bg-ink);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBTLE FILM GRAIN OVERLAY & 3D CANVAS STAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.grain-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.038;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.canvas-stage {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 15, 0) 62%),
    var(--bg-ink);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

#hero-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.canvas-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, transparent 30%, rgba(11, 11, 15, 0.72) 85%, #0B0B0F 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 11, 15, 0.35) 0%, transparent 22%, transparent 72%, #0B0B0F 100%);
}

/* Static fallback when prefers-reduced-motion is enabled */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  .canvas-stage {
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 36%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 38%, #0B0B0F 75%);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CUSTOM SOFT GOLD CURSOR DOT (Desktop Only)
   ========================================================================== */
.cursor-dot,
.cursor-ring {
  display: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .cursor-dot {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.75);
    z-index: 9998;
    transform: translate3d(-100px, -100px, 0);
    transition: width 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo), height 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo), opacity 0.25s ease;
    will-change: transform;
  }

  .cursor-ring {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.03);
    z-index: 9997;
    transform: translate3d(-100px, -100px, 0);
    transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), height 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
    will-change: transform;
  }

  body.cursor-hover .cursor-dot {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
  }

  body.cursor-hover .cursor-ring {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.7);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT & TYPOGRAPHY PRIMITIVES
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 2rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 2.75rem;
  }
}

main,
.site-header,
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 6.75rem 0;
  }
}

.hairline-divider {
  border: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0) 0%,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.38) 20%,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.38) 80%,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0) 100%
  );
  margin: 0;
}

.section-index {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.35rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.4vw, 1.08rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 52ch;
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-header-split {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 3.75rem;
  }

  .section-header-split {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .section-header-split .section-title {
    max-width: 16ch;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  background: rgba(11, 11, 15, 0.76);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 4.25rem;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.brand-mark {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-text {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.brand-acronym {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}

.brand-divider {
  display: none;
  width: 1px;
  height: 14px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
}

.brand-full {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (min-width: 680px) {
  .brand-divider,
  .brand-full {
    display: inline-block;
  }
}

.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.nav-link {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .site-nav {
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    display: inline-block;
  }
}

.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-cta:hover,
.nav-cta:focus-visible {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--bg-ink);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo),
    background-color 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease,
    color 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--bg-ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-primary:focus-visible {
  background: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.28);
}

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

.btn-primary:disabled {
  opacity: 0.65;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(245, 239, 227, 0.03);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.32);
}

.btn-ghost:hover,
.btn-ghost:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.68rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.btn-arrow,
.btn-arrow-back {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn:hover .btn-arrow-back {
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 4.25rem);
  min-height: calc(100svh - 4.25rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.eyebrow-line {
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.eyebrow-text {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 7.2vw, 5.4rem);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.hero-subline {
  font-size: clamp(1.04rem, 2vw, 1.28rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 46ch;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 340px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 540px) {
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: none;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

.hero-tagline-small {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.88);
}

/* Scroll Cue */
.scroll-cue {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.scroll-cue:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.scroll-cue-track {
  width: 1px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-cue-thumb {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  animation: scrollPulse 2.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(-14px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(38px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. ABOUT FIN SECTION & ANIMATED STATS ROW
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
  }
}

.signature-mark {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.signature-line {
  width: 36px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

.signature-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.about-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.editorial-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.32rem, 2.3vw, 1.72rem);
  line-height: 1.48;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.editorial-copy {
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.35vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Three-Stat Row */
.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 20, 28, 0.78) 0%, rgba(12, 12, 18, 0.86) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
  }
}

.stat-item {
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14);
}

.stat-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .stat-item {
    padding: 0 1.75rem;
    border-bottom: 0;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  }

  .stat-item:last-child {
    border-right: 0;
  }
}

.stat-number-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.stat-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. CHOOSE YOUR PATH — COURSE CARDS (3D Tilt + Gold Selection)
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  perspective: 1100px;
}

@media (min-width: 620px) {
  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 980px) {
  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.course-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.65rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition:
    transform 0.28s var(--ease-out-expo),
    border-color 0.25s ease,
    background-color 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  outline: none;
}

.course-card .card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    360px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%),
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14),
    transparent 65%
  );
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .card-glow,
.course-card:focus-visible .card-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

.course-card:hover,
.course-card:focus-visible {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.55);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.course-card.is-selected {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.16) 0%, rgba(18, 18, 25, 0.92) 78%);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px var(--accent-gold),
    0 18px 42px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.16);
}

.card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.card-index {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.card-check {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.32);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: transparent;
  background: rgba(11, 11, 15, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.course-card.is-selected .card-check {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--bg-ink);
}

.card-icon {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.course-card.is-selected .card-title {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

.card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .card-footer,
.course-card.is-selected .card-footer {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.card-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .card-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Selection Confirmation Bar */
.path-selection-bar {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.09);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .path-selection-bar {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.selection-bar-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.selection-bar-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.selection-bar-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. HOW IT WORKS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 820px) {
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.process-step {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  background: rgba(16, 16, 22, 0.65);
}

.step-numeral-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.step-numeral {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.step-connector {
  flex-grow: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45), rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05));
}

.step-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.step-description {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. ONBOARDING FORM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.onboarding-container {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.onboarding-shell {
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18, 18, 26, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 16, 0.96) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .onboarding-shell {
    padding: 3rem 2.75rem;
  }
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.form-main-title {
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.form-intro-copy {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
}

/* Progress Bar & Step Dots */
.form-progress-wrap {
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.16);
}

.form-step-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.step-counter-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.step-time-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.progress-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.16);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.65);
  transition: width 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.step-dots {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.step-dot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.step-dot.active {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.6);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.09);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}

.step-dot.completed {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.step-dot-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.step-dot-name {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Honeypot */
.honeypot-field {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* Step Transition Container */
.form-step {
  animation: stepSlideIn 0.38s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

@keyframes stepSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(14px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeSlideUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.fields-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .fields-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.45rem;
  }
}

.fields-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.6rem;
}

.field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 0;
  min-width: 0;
}

.field-fieldset {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.field-label-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.field-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  display: block;
}

.required-mark {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.field-input,
.field-select,
.field-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.88rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.26);
  background: var(--bg-input);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.field-input::placeholder,
.field-textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(245, 239, 227, 0.32);
}

.field-input:focus,
.field-select:focus,
.field-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  background: rgba(18, 18, 26, 0.98);
}

.field-input.has-error,
.field-select.has-error,
.field-textarea.has-error {
  border-color: var(--error-border);
}

.field-hint {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.field-error {
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  color: var(--error-tone);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  min-height: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.field-error:empty {
  display: none;
}

/* Custom Select */
.select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.field-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  padding-right: 2.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.field-select option {
  background-color: #12121A;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}

.select-chevron {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Radio Choice Cards (Current Level) */
.choice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .choice-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.choice-card {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
}

.choice-card input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.choice-card-body {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.24);
  background: var(--bg-input);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.choice-card:hover .choice-card-body {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
}

.choice-card input:focus-visible + .choice-card-body {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.choice-card input:checked + .choice-card-body {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--accent-gold);
}

.choice-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}

.choice-card input:checked + .choice-card-body .choice-title {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

.choice-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.38;
}

/* Checkboxes for Devices (Phone / Laptop / Both) */
.checkbox-chips-row,
.chips-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .checkbox-chips-row,
  .chips-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.checkbox-chip,
.choice-chip {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
}

.checkbox-chip input,
.choice-chip input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.checkbox-chip-box {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.24);
  background: var(--bg-input);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.checkbox-indicator {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.checkbox-indicator::after {
  content: '';
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 1.5px;
  background: var(--bg-ink);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.5);
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
}

.checkbox-chip:hover .checkbox-chip-box,
.choice-chip:hover .choice-chip-pill {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
}

.checkbox-chip input:focus-visible + .checkbox-chip-box,
.choice-chip input:focus-visible + .choice-chip-pill {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.checkbox-chip input:checked + .checkbox-chip-box {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--accent-gold);
}

.checkbox-chip input:checked + .checkbox-chip-box .checkbox-indicator {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.checkbox-chip input:checked + .checkbox-chip-box .checkbox-indicator::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.checkbox-chip-label {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}

/* Weekly Hours Choice Chips */
.choice-chip-pill {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.24);
  background: var(--bg-input);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.choice-chip input:checked + .choice-chip-pill {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--accent-gold);
}

.chip-main {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}

.choice-chip input:checked + .choice-chip-pill .chip-main {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

.chip-unit {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Textarea & Live Character Counter */
.char-counter {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.char-counter.near-limit {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.field-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 112px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Consistency Pledge Checkbox */
.pledge-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1.05rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.24);
  background: rgba(15, 15, 22, 0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.pledge-checkbox:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
}

.pledge-checkbox input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pledge-box {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.55);
  background: var(--bg-ink);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pledge-checkbox input:focus-visible + .pledge-box {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.pledge-checkbox input:checked + .pledge-box {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--bg-ink);
}

.pledge-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Form Navigation Row */
.form-nav {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column-reverse;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

@media (min-width: 520px) {
  .form-nav {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.form-nav-spacer {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 520px) {
  .form-nav-spacer {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* Loading Spinner inside Submit Button */
.btn-spinner {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(11, 11, 15, 0.3);
  border-top-color: var(--bg-ink);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* Global Form Alert Error */
.form-alert-error {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--error-border);
  background: var(--error-bg);
}

.alert-error-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--error-tone);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.alert-error-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONFIRMATION SCREEN
   ========================================================================== */
.confirmation-screen {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 0.5rem;
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.confirmation-emblem {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.confirmation-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.confirmation-message {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.confirmation-message strong {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.confirmation-actions {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.confirmation-footnote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-inner {
  padding-top: 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

@media (min-width: 680px) {
  .footer-inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
}

.footer-brand-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.footer-org-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-links-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

@media (min-width: 680px) {
  .footer-links-col {
    align-items: flex-end;
    text-align: right;
  }
}

.footer-whatsapp-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-whatsapp-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

.footer-credit {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATION (IntersectionObserver)
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.75s var(--ease-out-expo),
    transform 0.75s var(--ease-out-expo);
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRIVATE STUDENTS PATH & "CHOOSE YOUR DOOR" ADDITIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Refined Gold Outline Button & Nav Link */
.btn-gold-outline {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-gold-outline:hover,
.btn-gold-outline:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.16);
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.16);
}

.nav-cta-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.55);
}

.nav-cta-outline:hover,
.nav-cta-outline:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .site-nav {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    padding: 0.42rem 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
}

/* Back to Main Site Link (private.html Header) */
.back-main-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.back-main-link:hover,
.back-main-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.back-main-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.back-main-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

/* Slim "Choose your door" Section on Homepage */
.doors-section {
  padding: 3.25rem 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .doors-section {
    padding: 4.25rem 0;
  }
}

.doors-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 680px) {
  .doors-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

.doors-header .section-index {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.doors-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}

.doors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .doors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.door-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.65rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
  background: rgba(16, 16, 23, 0.76);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition:
    transform 0.28s var(--ease-out-expo),
    border-color 0.25s ease,
    background-color 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.door-card:hover,
.door-card:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(22, 22, 31, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.door-card-private {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.42);
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1) 0%, rgba(16, 16, 23, 0.85) 75%);
}

.door-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.door-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 239, 227, 0.15);
}

.door-tag-gold {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
}

.door-index {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.door-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.door-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.door-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.door-card:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* "What you will receive" 6-Card 3D-Tilting Grid (private.html) */
.receive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  perspective: 1100px;
}

@media (min-width: 620px) {
  .receive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 980px) {
  .receive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.receive-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition:
    transform 0.28s var(--ease-out-expo),
    border-color 0.25s ease,
    background-color 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.receive-card .card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    360px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%),
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14),
    transparent 65%
  );
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.receive-card:hover .card-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

.receive-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.55);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.receive-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.receive-icon {
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.receive-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.receive-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

/* Confidence Strip (Full-Width Large Serif Statement) */
.confidence-strip {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(11, 11, 15, 0.6) 0%,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06) 50%,
    rgba(11, 11, 15, 0.6) 100%
  );
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .confidence-strip {
    padding: 5.25rem 0;
  }
}

.confidence-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.confidence-ornament {
  width: 48px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.confidence-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  max-width: 32ch;
}

/* 2-Step Dots & Optional Field Tag */
.step-dots-2 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.optional-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-left: 0.3rem;
}

.footer-links-inline {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}